Ice Chips with Coach Oshie
by gallagher on Nov 20, 2009 11:01 AM CST
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[The second in an on-going series with Timothy Oshie, father of Blues forward T.J. Oshie. Send your questions to the Coach at the address listed below and have them answered here.]
Today, a letter about Gus Kyle and Dan Kelly (above) takes the Coach down Memory Lane.
I received a fantastic message over the weekend from a gentleman by the name of Bill Nash, a Blues fan living on the outskirts of Washington, D.C. I'd like to share his story:
"A Blues fan since 1969, growing up watching them in the St. Louis Arena. My father worked for a construction company at 1319 Mackland Avenue and upon occasion would run across the street to a little coffee shop / diner to grab a bite to eat.
"On a regular basis my Dad would see Gus Kyle and Dan Kelly, both of whom were new broadcasters for the Blues. They brought excitement to the ‘new' game that not too many people in St. Louis understood (except for the great fights). Gus seemed to know everyone in the diner and in short order gave my father some tickets to the Blues vs. Montreal Canadians game. My father phoned me and asked me to come into St. Louis from Rolla where I was going to college. We were in the rafters and in between periods, Dad and I went up to the press box as I was introduced to Mr. Kyle.
"The Canadians went up 2-0 quickly in the second period but the Blues battled back to eventually win, 3-2, on a long slapshot by Jimmy Roberts off the right wing. Everyone in the building was on their feet as well as the broadcasters and public address announcer."
Bill went on to say that he was a volunteer at the Scottrade Center when St. Louis hosted the 2007 NCAA Frozen Four.
I bring this story to your attention for the sole fact that it brought me back to my childhood days in Anoka, Minnesota, where I attended elementary and junior high school. I played hockey from Mites through Bantams for the Anoka Tornado Youth Hockey program. I spent countless hours listening to Al Shaver, the radio voice (830-AM WCCO) of the Minnesota North Stars, at the Metropolitan Sports Center in Bloomington, MN. I was fortunate to have two cousins, Henry Boucha and Gary Sargent, both of whom played for the North Stars back in the 70's.
It's a gift to have the talents of men like Dan Kelly and Al Shaver, who could absolutely paint a perfect picture for the fans listening to them on the radio. As a young hockey player, I would actually watch the North Stars on television while listening to Al Shaver on a radio.
Now, with the advancement of technology, we watch the NHL Center Ice package to view almost every game, every night in the NHL. It's my belief that technology has certainly enhanced multi-media, but hearing those crisp adjectives and screams of joy over the airwaves ... I'd take that forever.
So, to my new friend from Washington, D.C., thank you for taken us down memory lane.
Ask Coach Oshie:
What irregular duties do you carry as the father of a hockey player (and a good one at that)? Also have you ever covered your son or will you ever? How would that experience be for you?
-Gabe Simonds
Thanks for your question Gabe.
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Beserker
by dvdvrhs on Nov 20, 2009 9:49 AM CST
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Well after the Swingers Boyes Fanpost he picked up his game a little. So lets try one for for Iceberg. Rutherford says the Techoviking is playing too safe? Maybe some clerks and metal will loosen him up. That and this exchange between Olaf and Jay seems like something Oshie and Bergie would actually do to a girl...
Oshie He's moving to the big city next week. He wants to be a metal singer. GIRL 1 No way! Oshie Swear. (to Bergie) Bergie, metal! Iceberg makes a metal face. Oshie That's his fucking metal face. (to Bergie) Bergie, girls nice? Iceberg looks the girls up and down. Bergie Skrelnick. Oshie (laughs) That's fucked up. GIRL 1 What did he say? Oshie I don't know, man. He's a fucking character. GIRL 2 He really wants to play metal? Oshie He's got his own band in Vasteras. It's called "Fuck Your Yankee Blue Jeans" or something like that. GIRL 1 That doesn't sound metal. Oshie You gotta hear him sing. (to Berglund) Bergie, "Berserker!" Techoviking laughs and shakes his head. OSHIE Come on, man, "Berserker!" GIRL 2 Does he sing in English or Swedish? Oshie English. (to Berglund) Come on, "Berserker!" Girls think sexy. Berglund (relents) Da. Da. Oshie He's gonna sing it. This is too funny. Berglund (in broken English) MY LOVE FOR YOU IS LIKE A TRUCK BERSERKER! WOULD YOU LIKE SOME MAKING FUCK? BERSERKER! Oshie (laughing) That's fucking funny, man! GIRL 1 Did he say "making fuck?" Oshie Wait, there's more. (to Berglund) Begie: sing...Berglund MY LOVE FOR YOU IS TICKING CLOCK BERSERKER!WOULD YOU LIKE TO SUCK MY COCK? BERSERKER!Iceberg busts a crimson metal sneer and cackles deeply.
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Friday links: Going home early edition
by averagejoe on Nov 20, 2009 5:00 AM CST
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So I have to jet home tonight after work so as I'm typing this sentence, it's 2-2 in the third period. So the links are a little ... early. Let's hope they pull this together and get a dubya. (Update: Blues win!)
Blues news
- This page should have the Blues results. How? Magic. [Yahoo! Sports]
- This is from before the 'Yotes game, but the Blues are feeling the crunch of the slow start. [Belleville News-Democrat]
- Andy Murray says Mike Weaver is one of the best d-men. So, of course, he was a healthy scratch last night. [STLtoday.com]
- Former Blue Red Berensen makes the St. Louis Hall of Fame (Stick tap to LuvHockey). [University of Michigan]
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The Blues assistant GM Doug Armstrong is helping pick out members of Team Canada. Kinda makes you wonder why Happy Meal Andy McDonald was the only Blue to go camp. [The Canadian Press]
Hockey news
- How the league fared last night. [Yahoo! Sports]
- Tonight's games. [Yahoo! Sports]
- The KHL is going to Sweden. The Blues immediately petition to join the KHL and join the Swedish team's division. [ESPN]
- The Canucks cut in line. Not cool, says everyone in first grade. [ESPN]
- The Carolina Hurricanes have put Cam Ward on long-term IR and Eric Staal on IR. They also announced they probably won't be needed playoff tickets this year. [TSN]
- Alexei Kovalev is heading to Russia, but not for the KHL. He's mother-in-law has passed away and he's going to the funeral. [TSN]
- The Oilers blog takes a look at a famous Gretzky quote, 26 years later. Pretty cool stuff. [The Copper and Blue]
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Things getting hot in Calgary. [Puck Daddy]
Other links
- Going sailing? Find out if the sea is fit. [Is the Sea angry?]
- From NatetheGreat., you can get things really cheap in Detroit. Is this going to be a new homeless shelter? [CNN]
- Clients be bitchy. [Clients From Hell]
- Just your average video game about Nazi dinosaurs. [Topless Robot]
Video
This is my favorite thing ever.
Poor College Student has the weekend shift. Send him stuff. Gametimelinks(at)gmail.com. Holla.
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Coyotes at Blues GDT
by averagejoe on Nov 19, 2009 6:45 PM CST
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Howdy friends. Is tonight the night the Blues get, you know, good? Will the Silent Jay McClement and B.J. Crombeen line get Patrik Berglund going? Who knows. All I know is that I’m tired of all the questions surrounding the team.
After a summer of discontent, the Hamilton Blackberrys Phoenix Coyotes make the trip to St. Louis tonight. In case you missed it, these guys are actually pretty good. After dumping the Great One, the Desert Dogs got themselves a real coach and can actually play. They have plenty of young talent and we all know about Ilya Bryzgalov. Now that the NHL owns them ala MLB owning the Expos a few years back, expect the foil hat people to cry conspiracy if the Yotes get a call.
Radio feed for the television/stream impaired can be found here.
For the other side, Five for Howling is full of good people. Like OdinMercer. And ... that other guy.
But enough from me. You guys don't read this. It's game time on Game Time. Do what you do.
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Thursday links: Time to stop playing 'too safe' edition
by averagejoe on Nov 19, 2009 5:00 AM CST
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Cats are fighting outside my apartment. They need to shut the hell up so I can watch T.V. Reason No. 1452345 why I love dogs more.
Blues news
- Blues vs. Coyotes tonight at the Scottrade Center. Here's a preview. [Blues]
- Good news Blues fans, now you can text the DrinkScotch personnel to complain about the escalators not working. [Blues]
- Patrik Berglund is playing "too safe." Huh, I thought he was playing "too shitty." [St. Louis Post-Dispatch]
- Bruins fans take a look at the Brad Boyes/Dennis Wideman deal and pose the question: Would the teams do the trade today? [Stanley Cup of Chowder]
- Silent Jay McClement is the designated party starter. [STLtoday.com]
- David Backes and Paul Kariya are struggling to score/be useful. [Belleville News-Democrat]
- Jeremy Rutherford will be chatting today at 1 p.m. It's like Ask Coach Osh, but without Bermuda Cup jokes. [STLtoday.com]
- Windsor Spitfires defenceman Mark Cundari, one of the Blues prospects, is playing well as a shutdown d-man. [Windsor Star]
Hockey news
- Last night's results can be found here. [Yahoo! Sports]
- Game-splosion tonight. [Yahoo! Sports]
- ESPN hands out some award-winners at the quarter mark. [ESPN]
- Sidney Crosby carried the Olympci torch yesterday. [CTV Olympics]
- Ryan Smyth will miss up to a month with an injury to his lower body. [TSN]
- As posted on here, Fragile Jay McKee is hurt. [TSN]
- The Blackhawks are still trying to sign Jonathan Toews, Patrick Kane and Duncan Keith. [ESPN]
- It's safe to say Alex Ovechkin doesn't like being hurt. [Japers' Rink]
Other links
- Was the video game Contra supposed to Arnold and Stallone vs. Alien? [The Daily What]
- Because of this site, I am now Czar Joelax the Savage. Fuck and yes. [Make Me Mighty]
- Some people have some kick ass Holiday cards. [My Amazing Holiday Card]
- Famous last Facebook status updates. [College Humor]
Video
Remember that 80s dating video PCS linked to a few weeks back? (And then I did a day later because I'm a moron.) Well, there is a part two. Enjoy.
gametimelinks(at)gmail.com. See you all later.
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Wednesday links: Eight is too much edition
by averagejoe on Nov 18, 2009 5:15 AM CST
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Do the Blues still play hockey? I sure do miss them.
Blues news
- You know those big books your parents used to use to look up "home" phone numbers? The Blues are on the cover of one. [Blues]
- The Blues have eight healthy d-men. Don't think for one second that the team won't stay that way for a few games. [St. Louis Post-Dispatch]
- Kelly Chase talks about playing with Brendan Shanahan. I'm just going to go ahead and say it, the fans love for Shanny lasted way, way too long for how little time he spent here. People still wax nostalgic about a man who played just four out of 21 years wearing the 'Note. [NHL.com]
- Alex Pietrangelo should stay, but the Blues are being tight-lipped about what will happen with the youngster. [Belleville News-Democrat]
Hockey news
- Here is your schedule for tonight. [Yahoo! Sports]
- Last night's results. [Yahoo! Sports]
- Bob McKenzie on TSN is reporting on potential deals for Patrick Kane, Jon Toews and Duncan Keith. Second City weighs in. [Second City Hockey]
- Things are not going good for our friends, the Leafs fans. [Pension Plan Puppets]
- Everyone is hurting, which may cause some salary cap issues. [From The Rink]
- Talented Blue Jackets forward Nikita Filatov is leaving the NHL for the KHL. [ESPN]
- Filatov says hes leaving because the Jackets are not letting him play his style of game. [Puck Daddy]
- Alex Ovechkin scores in his return from injury. [ESPN]
- With the way the Blues are playing, let's look at the NHL draft! [TSN]
- Caps goalie Jose Theodore has left the team for personal reasons. [TSN]
- Markus Naslund will team up with Peter Forsberg — for free. [TSN]
Other links
- I'm really kind of glad I haven't met this girl. She seems like a total bitch. [Craig's List]
- Some people invent the weirdest things. [Totally Absurd]
- Get to know some famous Captains, Eric Brewer not included. [Pixlmonster]
Video
So this video is going around the intertubes and I thought I'd share it with you. Seth MacFarlane has a formula.
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Tuesdays With Hildy: Stay, or do we Pet him go?
by hildymac on Nov 17, 2009 3:10 PM CST
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I'm horribly sorry for the pun in today's title. I am currently running on about four hours of sleep, had to talk about fascism *all day long*, and now I get to sit here until 5 (4 Central) listening to 7 high school boys yell at each other about policy debate. I know that's not a viable excuse for bad pun-age, but it is seriously the best that I can manage right now.
Anywho, for those of you who are not as sleep deprived as some of us, the title is in reference to our youngest defenseman, Alex Pietrangelo. The article in this morning's Post Dispatch raises a question for the Blues, the ownership, and the fans hanging in the balance - do we let half of our 2nd coming of MacInnis and Pronger go back to juniors?
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Wrapping Up The NHL Premiere in Stockholm, Part 1
by DanGNR on Nov 17, 2009 2:00 PM CST
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[With Sweden already a month behind us, here's a final look back by our own DanGNR who attended the event and provided us all with great pictures and video during the trip.]
I was lucky enough to go to Stockholm Sweden for the NHL Premiere Stockholm, between the St. Louis Blues and the .... the... fan ta detroit. I took LOTS of photos and several videos during our trip, both of the Blues-related activities and the city itself. I tried to make as many fanposts and fanshots to help show what was going on that other media outlets weren't covering. But due to time constraints and the fact I didn't want to spend time indoors reading and typing away instead of sight seeing... well I hope you understand.
By the way, this is the picture I took of the celebrity face off:
After the jump, the story of what we experienced as well as details that will likely make every one of you jealous (and envious) of those that can now no longer afford to make their mortgage payments for the next year....
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