tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21505703.post115092548792211538..comments2007-03-09T16:48:36.187-05:00Machttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15244714089783229657noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21505703.post-1151255619248803242006-06-25T13:13:00.000-04:002006-06-25T13:13:00.000-04:00I watched this series with interest. Having not kept up with the Canes for a couple of years (not last year of course) I wasn't sure what they were doing until about a month ago. Here in Dallas we just completely walked away from any sort of contention. It was disappointing, but i love the game in general, so tried to keep up. Congrats to all the Carolina fans. Job very well done!!Banjhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05196197657798577973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21505703.post-1151038109749363872006-06-23T00:48:00.000-04:002006-06-23T00:48:00.000-04:00Congrats, Mac. As a diehard Superchunk/Portastatic/sports fan, I've enjoyed reading your recent entries. Closest my team (Kings)came was in '93. 'Twas exciting stuff, even for one spoiled by the success of the Dodgers and your Lakers! Anyway, congratulations on the win and the new album (great stuff, as always).blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17390373085333767672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21505703.post-1151035500975171552006-06-23T00:05:00.000-04:002006-06-23T00:05:00.000-04:00Congrats again Mac! I know that feeling well. One of the happiest days of my life was when the Rangers won in '94. I vividly remember the last few minutes thinking..."I think they're gonna do it! There going to win the Cup!!" When Mess hoisted the cup over his head I practically broke down.<BR/><BR/>Now it looks like the Rangers might have a chance in a few years. It was a tough 10 years when my Rangers were playing like crap. But one of the great things about hockey and TRUE hockey fans. We love hockey, if out team sucks, we stick with them and we still watch the games.<BR/><BR/>Glad the Canes did it and it was great to see Brind'Amore finally win. I love to watch the long time greats win one after so long. I can't even imagine how good that must feel.<BR/><BR/>NEXT YEAR THE RANGERS ARE GOING TO OWN YOUR ASS THOUGH!! (...i hope).Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05215561684407956456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21505703.post-1151020167266599252006-06-22T19:49:00.000-04:002006-06-22T19:49:00.000-04:00well i first got into hockey around 1980 during the Olympics which i watched every game of on TV, and then in 81 when we first got cable -- ESPN had no contracts with anyone except the NHL and i watched hockey all the time, it was all that was on! well that and oz rules football, which is also great.<BR/><BR/>anyway then we moved to NC and college bball took over, and as far as hockey went i'd pretty much just watch the playoffs.<BR/><BR/>i went to a Flames game on tour one time, that was great, and some minor league (Raleigh IceCaps) games around here until the canes moved here. i never went to a game in greensboro but followed the team and was psyched when they finally made the playoffs in 01 and then went to games in 02 including a bunch of playoffs games and one finals game they lost to Detroit (not the 3-OT game tho).<BR/><BR/>had ticket package since then!<BR/><BR/>it rules.Machttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15244714089783229657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21505703.post-1151017897857972762006-06-22T19:11:00.000-04:002006-06-22T19:11:00.000-04:00Mac:<BR/>Been a fan for a long time and it is sweet to see you are into the best sport, not just for the games but the people in the game, the awesome talent and humble attitudes and traditions.<BR/>Got a question for you. Have you always been into hockey? or did aquiring the Cannes turn you into one? The reason I ask is that I grew up in Michigan and have played my whole life. Hockeytown has a great history, as you know, and great legends of the game, it is pretty much ingrained in my self. Now I live in Oregon where pepole dont even know what Icing is, it takes effort to educate the people that the game is so great.<BR/>It is good to read that you "get it" and the presentation of the CUP bring tears to my eyes regardless of the victor. When Detroit won their cup after years of dought, I was balling like a baby when Stevie Y hoisted it to the fans. I get what you tried to communicate in your post, and know what you mean about you cant really describe the feeling.<BR/><BR/>In case you didnt know: (Cup trivia)<BR/>most players wont dare touch the Cup until they actually win it, most wont let their kids touch it if they are planning on getting to the big leagues.<BR/><BR/>When team captins that win the Eastern/Western conference trophies to get to the finals, wont usually touch the trophy or skate it, they usually shake the commisioners hand and high tail it away for the "second rate" trophy. Considerd bad luck.<BR/><BR/>The other cool thing is that each player get 24 hours to do what ever they want with the cup. Those are usually pretty stories. From taking to your hometown, to taking it fishing with your dad, or bathing your newborn. It's sweet.<BR/>How do you get the cup handler job?<BR/><BR/>Well, <BR/>take care and go to the parade.<BR/>Robfederobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06041917960394351303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21505703.post-1151016697994046082006-06-22T18:51:00.000-04:002006-06-22T18:51:00.000-04:00Check out this onion article.<BR/>sweet.<BR/>http://www.theonion.com/content/node/49761federobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06041917960394351303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21505703.post-1150950501795042182006-06-22T00:28:00.000-04:002006-06-22T00:28:00.000-04:00I dug it. Glad you had a good time and shared some insight about it with us.Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12909583391374276610noreply@blogger.com