Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Chicago Shenanigans
Who do you NOT want to sit next to on the plane ride to Finland?
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Hawks Lose Victoria Cup
After routing the Swiss champion HC Davos 9-2, the Hawks lost a tight game to the ZSC Zurich Lions, 2-1. After all the hype, and of course the butt-kicking the previous game, it was a quite a shock that the Chicago Blackhawks lost this game. Whatetver, they are to busy getting ready for the Florida Panthers in the season opener in Finland. Here's the full story. Courtesy of NHL.com:
Lions roar against Blackhawks
Tuesday, 09.29.2009 / 4:30 PM / 2009 Compuware NHL Premiere
By Shawn P. Roarke - NHL.com Managing Editor
ZURICH -- The ZSC Zurich Lions shocked the hockey world Tuesday night at Hallenstadion, defeating the Chicago Blackhawks, 2-1, to win the Victoria Cup.Patrik Barschi and Lukas Grauwiler scored goals against Cristobal Huet to counter a goal by Cam Barker of Chicago and deliver the Lions one of the biggest wins in their history.The Lions used a steadfast commitment to defense and positional play to limit the Hawks' scoring chances throughout the game, often sacrificing their bodies against the bigger, more physically imposing Hawks. Youngster Blaine Down, called up from the Baby Lions for this game, was a perfect example. At least three times during the game Down blocked a shot and left the ice hobbling, only to take his next shift.Defenseman Daniel Schnyder was another example of Zurich's tenacity. Locked in a crease battle with the hulking Dustin Byfuglien in the third period, Schnyder never backed down and never gave an inch, frustrating Byfuglien into taking a retaliatory slashing penalty.And so it was throughout the Lions roster.But perhaps nobody stood taller than Finnish legend Ari Sulander in goal. Sulander, known as "The Wall," is on the wrong side of 40, but on this night he recaptured the magic that made him a Finnish national icon almost two decades earlier. Sulander stared down some of the best offensive players in the NHL and never blinked -- allowing nothing more than Barker's first-period goal on an awkward slapper that hit of the goalie's knee and bounced into the net.His teammates picked their goaltender up after that mistake, tightening the screws in the defensive zone as a timely offense put the Lions back in the game. First, Patrik Barschi scored on a breakaway just six minutes after Barker's opening goal.Then it was the unsung Grauwiler with one of the most famous goals in the proud history of the reigning European champions. Grauwiler was in the right place at the right time to beat Barker to the rebound of a shot by teammate Cyrill Buhler and give the Lions a lead they never would relinquish.
Lions roar against Blackhawks
Tuesday, 09.29.2009 / 4:30 PM / 2009 Compuware NHL Premiere
By Shawn P. Roarke - NHL.com Managing Editor
ZURICH -- The ZSC Zurich Lions shocked the hockey world Tuesday night at Hallenstadion, defeating the Chicago Blackhawks, 2-1, to win the Victoria Cup.Patrik Barschi and Lukas Grauwiler scored goals against Cristobal Huet to counter a goal by Cam Barker of Chicago and deliver the Lions one of the biggest wins in their history.The Lions used a steadfast commitment to defense and positional play to limit the Hawks' scoring chances throughout the game, often sacrificing their bodies against the bigger, more physically imposing Hawks. Youngster Blaine Down, called up from the Baby Lions for this game, was a perfect example. At least three times during the game Down blocked a shot and left the ice hobbling, only to take his next shift.Defenseman Daniel Schnyder was another example of Zurich's tenacity. Locked in a crease battle with the hulking Dustin Byfuglien in the third period, Schnyder never backed down and never gave an inch, frustrating Byfuglien into taking a retaliatory slashing penalty.And so it was throughout the Lions roster.But perhaps nobody stood taller than Finnish legend Ari Sulander in goal. Sulander, known as "The Wall," is on the wrong side of 40, but on this night he recaptured the magic that made him a Finnish national icon almost two decades earlier. Sulander stared down some of the best offensive players in the NHL and never blinked -- allowing nothing more than Barker's first-period goal on an awkward slapper that hit of the goalie's knee and bounced into the net.His teammates picked their goaltender up after that mistake, tightening the screws in the defensive zone as a timely offense put the Lions back in the game. First, Patrik Barschi scored on a breakaway just six minutes after Barker's opening goal.Then it was the unsung Grauwiler with one of the most famous goals in the proud history of the reigning European champions. Grauwiler was in the right place at the right time to beat Barker to the rebound of a shot by teammate Cyrill Buhler and give the Lions a lead they never would relinquish.
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Upcoming Season
Hello from the United States. As you all know, the regular NHL Season is approaching us, and with that comes several responsibilites on my part.
One, I will try as hard as I can to get game highlights and footage from the games and I will post them on the blog. This won't happen everyday, nor will it happen with regular consistency. This is because there are so many darn games that go on that it will be a fruitless effort to capture even half of them. Also, the NHL site and affiliate sites have all the game footage from every game, so trying to post the majority of the games on my site is just a waste of time. What will go on the digest will be snippets from different things going on around the league, sick plays, and other miscellaneous stuff. Just contact me if you have any suggestions of things you would like to see.
Two, I will try to cover High School Hockey from my home state, Wisconsin, as well as from Minnesota. Why Minnesota? Well, because they are downright filthy up there and I have someone that can fill me in up there. An informant, to say the least. So if you have game footage or news pertaining to these topics, please email me at danglersdigest@gmail.com. I would love the input.
Three, anything else that you guys want me to put up, I will try to cover. Things like, Pond Hockey set-ups, Random Acts of Puck (RAP), other leagues or teams, and anything else that is filthy, please tell me.
I look forward to this upcoming puck season, and you should too.
One, I will try as hard as I can to get game highlights and footage from the games and I will post them on the blog. This won't happen everyday, nor will it happen with regular consistency. This is because there are so many darn games that go on that it will be a fruitless effort to capture even half of them. Also, the NHL site and affiliate sites have all the game footage from every game, so trying to post the majority of the games on my site is just a waste of time. What will go on the digest will be snippets from different things going on around the league, sick plays, and other miscellaneous stuff. Just contact me if you have any suggestions of things you would like to see.
Two, I will try to cover High School Hockey from my home state, Wisconsin, as well as from Minnesota. Why Minnesota? Well, because they are downright filthy up there and I have someone that can fill me in up there. An informant, to say the least. So if you have game footage or news pertaining to these topics, please email me at danglersdigest@gmail.com. I would love the input.
Three, anything else that you guys want me to put up, I will try to cover. Things like, Pond Hockey set-ups, Random Acts of Puck (RAP), other leagues or teams, and anything else that is filthy, please tell me.
I look forward to this upcoming puck season, and you should too.
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