Game Thread ..... vs. Chicago, 1/30/10

[Canesluver]

I'm enjoying the culture of winning, and would like to see it continue...... of course, though..... with this team in-town, the boys'd better bring their A-game if they even want to keep it close. :eek2:

This is the last home game before a week-long road-trip, so I'm hoping the weather doesn't deter too many peeps & my hubs and I aren't the only ones in the arena!! :lol:

Puck-drop at 7:00PM

LET'S GO 'CANES!!

[ButtersSaysNo]

snow, we are there...ice, nope.

[nccanes]

In past snow storms where our neighborhood streets were not plowed (and we've got hills), but I needed to get to work, I got a coworker to meet me at a shopping center on Creedmoor to take me the rest of the way.

I may be looking for a lgc-er that takes Creedmoor to the RBC and I'll walk out and hitch a ride. :lol:

[Canesluver]

My husband & I are pretty fearless. He's already gassed-up the chainsaw, and thrown it in the back of car, in case he has to cut-up a tree that's blocking his way!! :laugh:

^ text me, if you end-up needing a ride!

[c-girl]

^:lol:

Does your husband have the Jacques Plante goalie mask to go with the chainsaw?

[NCCaniac42]

I won't miss this one.. I already made arrangements with the guy across the aisle that drives a truck (I have a Honda Civic, FWD, but years of driving "up north" puts fear in me with all the non experienced winter weather drivers). I will have issues though.. considering that my hockey sons, Brouwer and Byfuglien scored big last night against SJ. I will be happy with the outcome either way.

[ButtersSaysNo]

Ughhh, they are calling for snow, then sleet, then freezing rain, then more sleet and snow in Clayton. Not looking good for us as of right now. Need the line to shift south and put Clayton in the all snow zone again.

[SoCalcaniac]

Oh, I am SO not missing this game. However, our nephew and his best friend, who have been planning to come down from PA just for this game are in peril. The weather models are showing the "icy" part of this storm going straight through VA and basically all through their trip. They're newly minted school teachers and have to be back to class by Monday so the idea of this going smoothly is not making me feel good about their safety. I will be SO bummed for them if this gets killed. :( They love hockey, and they absolutely love the 'Hawks, so this for me has been ill-timed.

E, feel free to text if you need assistance to get to the rink. Mr. Socal is giddy in anticipation of this nonsense, and in the 2000 20-inch event, he and his co-workers went traipsing the Triangle (once we got out of our snowed in neighborhood) to help people he works with back in their offices in Butner - sandbags, shovels and all that stuff in loading down the vehicle. He lives for this stuff, while I'd be just fine sitting by a pool on an island. It's not an imposition- so text if you need to. :-

My team is playing my 'other' team. I'm a little giddy. After that OT win in SJ last night, which was just about as fun as our own game, I want this game to be FUN and exciting like most games that CHI plays are; & that we WIN. The 'Hawks can spare 2 points. :lol: But I realize this is not gonna be easy. They can look teams look foolish and they score all over the place. Last night 3 goals in the first period and none by Towes, Kane or Hossa- it's their other dudes, like Brouwer, Ladd & Byfuglien. Canes better be READY. I'm scaring myself just thinking about this.

Crossing my fingers for our nephew and his bud.......

[NCCaniac42]

Oh, I am SO not missing this game. However, our nephew and his best friend, who have been planning to come down from PA just for this game are in peril. The weather models are showing the "icy" part of this storm going straight through VA and basically all through their trip. They're newly minted school teachers and have to be back to class by Monday so the idea of this going smoothly is not making me feel good about their safety. I will be SO bummed for them if this gets killed. :( They love hockey, and they absolutely love the 'Hawks, so this for me has been ill-timed.

E, feel free to text if you need assistance to get to the rink. Mr. Socal is giddy in anticipation of this nonsense, and in the 2000 20-inch event, he and his co-workers went traipsing the Triangle (once we got out of our snowed in neighborhood) to help people he works with back in their offices in Butner - sandbags, shovels and all that stuff in loading down the vehicle. He lives for this stuff, while I'd be just fine sitting by a pool on an island. It's not an imposition- so text if you need to. :-

My team is playing my 'other' team. I'm a little giddy. After that OT win in SJ last night, which was just about as fun as our own game, I want this game to be FUN and exciting like most games that CHI plays are; & that we WIN. The 'Hawks can spare 2 points. :lol: But I realize this is not gonna be easy. They can look teams look foolish and they score all over the place. Last night 3 goals in the first period and none by Towes, Kane or Hossa- it's their other dudes, like Brouwer, Ladd & Byfuglien. Canes better be READY. I'm scaring myself just thinking about this.

Crossing my fingers for our nephew and his bud.......

:yeah:

[kermelbar]

The weather models are showing the "icy" part of this storm going straight through VA and basically all through their trip.


When I got stuck in Wytheville, Va., during My Nightmare Before Christmas, the problem was not so much Wytheville -- it was the rigs that jackknifed on the WV Turnpike. (Although I still wouldn't be so crazy about coming down the I-77 mountain at Fancy Gap. I went home for a basketball game once, about 10 years ago, when the snow had stopped but it was ice ruts through Greensboro. A rig had buried itself in the snow in the median coming down Fancy Gap. I just thought how terrifying that must have been for the driver and for the people he was -- I presume -- dodging.) I haven't looked at the forecast for the WV Turnpike part, but I would definitely look at that if I were going one way or the other.

WV Road Conditions: http://www.transportation.wv.gov/highways/traffic/Pages/roadconditions.aspx; 1-877-982-7623 (1-877-WVA-ROAD)

[KaniacFever]

My only concern is getting out of the neighborhood. I live off 70, so that will be plowed and my trip to EMR should all be plowed. I just hope I can get out of the neighborhood. I'm thinking about taking my car and parking it at the front of the neighborhood so all I'll have to do is pull out onto Glenwood :lol:

[nccanes]

My only concern is getting out of the neighborhood. I live off 70, so that will be plowed and my trip to EMR should all be plowed. I just hope I can get out of the neighborhood. I'm thinking about taking my car and parking it at the front of the neighborhood so all I'll have to do is pull out onto Glenwood :lol:

:lol:

I was wondering about the same thing -- to leave one of our cars at a shopping center within walking distance. I'm not sure Mr ncc will go for it. :lol:

[NCCaniac42]

Good idea about moving cars to nearby parking lots. Cary Parkway will be plowed, the problem is getting the 300 yards out of my neighborhood.. and I live on a hill. Might go and park my car in facing out so it will be easier then backing up. Hmmmm All these LCG'ers with good ideas!!! Thanks.

[kermelbar]

I live one street and a parking lot off Millbrook and it's my parking lot that's the concern because I don't think it's ever been plowed -- my HOA is broke/cheap, so we just have to wait for it to melt and/or be mushed down by bigger vehicles.

[e2ipiand1]

I have to call my mom tonight to see what the plan is. We may need to skip this one, because it's 62 miles one way.
This is one of the games that I had circled too.:(

[ultrablue55]

Do you guys remember the game with Phoenix being pushed back 24 hours back in 2000 when the big snow hit? I'm relying on memory here, but IIRC, they moved the game back a day and played the game...no fee to park. I've been wondering about contigency plans for this one. I haven't looked at Chicago's schedule, or any other schedule for that matter, so I don't know what options they have. I have been looking forward to this one for weeks and hate to not be able to be there.

[c-girl]

There's a note on rbccenter.com that all weekend events will go on as scheduled. There's a State basketball game Saturday afternoon too. Until the storm hits though I guess nobody knows what it will be like. Anyway, the Hawks don't play again until Wednesday. The Canes play in Edmonton on Monday. The RBC Center appears to be available on Sunday.

[nccanes]

I would think the only thing that would postpone the game would be if the RBC couldn't staff the arena properly/safely.

With Chicago on this long-ass road trip, I imagine they will not be happy about any postponement.

And the Canes have to play in Edmonton on Monday night, so I'd be stunned if it was postponed.

[KaniacFever]

I'm thinking the only way this game gets postponed if the players can't get there. Although talking with a couple of the RBC security last night they said they ain't going no where if its snowing :lol:

[shill22]

a neighbor works at the rbc as an usher-he said the basketall game wont be xled unless he Gov. declares a state of emergency

[ButtersSaysNo]

a neighbor works at the rbc as an usher-he said the basketall game wont be xled unless he Gov. declares a state of emergency

I heard the basketball game could be canx if there was more then a few inches because the bus company NCCU is using may decide not to drive.

[c-girl]

Posted at wral.com a few minutes ago:


Games are on as hockey weather approaches

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Posted 15 minutes ago

If you’re yearning for hockey weather, you’ll get it Saturday. A winter storm will pound the Triangle with six inches – and perhaps more - of snow, to be followed by wintry mix and freezing conditions.

And you’ll get a hockey game, too. The Carolina Hurricanes play the Chicago Blackhawks Saturday at 7 p.m., and the game is still scheduled to be played. The Blackhawks were scheduled to be in Raleigh Friday afternoon and all but one of the officials calling the game was in town as well.

N.C. State and North Carolina Central play a basketball game at the RBC Center earlier in the day, at 2 p.m. That game is also scheduled to be played, a Wolfpack official said Friday.

Duke is playing Georgetown at 1 p.m. on WRAL-TV. That game is at the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C. The Blue Devils were leaving Durham Friday for the game.

North Carolina is at home against Virginia on Sunday night at 7:45 p.m. at the Smith Center in men's basketball

[brindyfan]

All I ask is that if anyone passes a short, middle-aged white woman wearing a Roddy jersey hiking down I-40 or Chapel Hill Rd, please stop & give me a ride! :)

[nccanes]

All I ask is that if anyone passes a short, middle-aged white woman wearing a Roddy jersey hiking down I-40 or Chapel Hill Rd, please stop & give me a ride! :)

:kiss:

:laugh::laugh::laugh:

[brindyfan]

Just in case there is any doubt, I will be the one toting the cooler.

[SoCalcaniac]

Well..... the fingers crossed didn't work. Our nephew & his bud just called and they're going to cancel the trip. :( Logistically, it would be too dicey. They both run after school activities at the schools they teach at, and they won't be home til at least 8pm and their planned 4 or 5 am trek here would put them in the midst of the snow/ice situation and that's before they even get to NC. I want them here safely so it's a mutual decision that they stay home.

What the kicker is: we bought them 2 seats on the glass for this game and they were both over the moon when we told them that's where they'd sit for this. :cry:

I do hope they cancel the State game. They can reschedule that probably easier than we could reschedule this game.

I just hope things are not so crazy out there and everyone is safe getting to the bldg.

Brindyfan, We'd most definitely stop for ya so we'll be on the lookout.

[livinthedream]

Four wheel drive for the win! I'll clear out the trunk just in case I need to haul passengers.

SoCal, sorry to hear about your nephew's forced change of plans. :(

[ultrablue55]

I just ordered some tix for the Buffalo game. The Blackhawks are in town.

[nccanes]

The Canes tweeted a few minutes ago that they'd just gotten into town. Guess they used today as their flight day - which makes sense.

hehe - I'm taking some kids to N Hills for a movie in a few, I'll keep my eyes open for the Hawks. ;)

[livinthedream]

It's times like this that make me question the decision to live on the southwestern side of Wake County.

[SoCalcaniac]

Thanks LTD, hope you're back here safe now and not trekking back. We've decided to take the plunge and sit on the glass and we'll exchange our regular seats. That is the bright spot on this one.

There are some whacko rules in San Jose on flying out of that Airport after 10:30pm PST, IIRC. If you want to fly out "late" they have a noise ordinance regarding airplanes out there; so, you have to go to Oakland or SFO. I'm guessing they made the decision to not fly through the night, or trek to Oakland or SF to get out last night, so they flew all day. Too bad for them (heehee) maybe they'll be a wee bit tired. especially since they've been on a long roadie and this is the last game. (This is what I'm telling myself, lol)

I'm with LTD, often kicking myself (and hub, lol) on our choice to not stay in Raleigh when we went house shopping after the first 6 months here. :- E, you must keep us posted on any sightings of the 'Hawks :)

k, I'm putting this here because it's HILARIOUS and I play it frequently just to crack up :laugh::

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[Greensboro Hurricanes]

It sure is coming down pretty good here in Greensboro right now. I hope getting to Raleigh tomorrow doesn't prove to be too difficult.

[Canesluver]

^^ :laugh:

I've never heard so many tone-deaf boys, all at the same time, in my life! :lol:

[FinFan]

I've got snow coming down here in Liberty. If there is all snow and no ice, we'll try and get out. It's all highway from here. But if there's ice, you can forget it. It's not my husband and my car I'm worried about, it's all the other idiots out there. I really wanted to go to the game. I've never seen Chicago before and I know they are a really good club. :(

Oh well, if we don't make it, I'll exchange for the FLA game on the 9th so we can get a Ruutu bobble head and fix it.

[SouthernHockeyChick]

I may be looking for a lgc-er that takes Creedmoor to the RBC and I'll walk out and hitch a ride. :lol:

We come right by there so, if we don't have any issues we'd be more than happy to give you a ride!

If we get 6-8 inches of SNOW as predicted, I'm not too worried. I can handle that.

But if it's a bunch of ice or, if it turns out to be more like 18 inches...then I'm not so sure we'll make it.

And if I miss this game I will be absolutely distraught. :(

Sorry about your family not making it, SoCal. Our friends definitely aren't making it from Charlotte either. One of my co-workers may use their tickets at least.

[ultrablue55]

And you guys can forget about a cab being around the arena tomorrow night. Patrick Kane is in town.

[SouthernHockeyChick]

:laugh::laugh::laugh: Excellent!!

[kermelbar]

Oh, I dunno. Now that they know what a lousy tipper he is, I doubt anyone will pick him up.

[nccanes]

We come right by there so, if we don't have any issues we'd be more than happy to give you a ride!



Thanks SHC!

I just drove back from the movies and the roads are perfect. I wondered if it would be any different between treated roads and my 'hood, but they were all good. In fact, my 'hood's streets seemed more dry than the main ones that were just wet. Guess if we're in for 24 hours of this stuff that could change, but I was happy.

[ontheboards]

And you guys can forget about a cab being around the arena tomorrow night. Patrick Kane is in town.

He's grown up-- no cabs for him and his mates. Their preference is a limo!




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[SoCalcaniac]

:lol: Gosh those pictures. They were bad the day they hit; and they seem worse now. Kris Versteeg, easily one of my favorite 'Hawks, and those blingy sunglasses. OMFG.

What makes me scratch my head is not so much these players out and about in VAN with some ladies they're young, rich hockey players, and they play on a rockin' team, etc. etc. What's a little interesting, is that John Madden who is not a young dude is out hanging with the kids. :crazy:

[Canesluver]

Eeew! What's with the no shirts?! :sick:

[ontheboards]

yep-- John Madden!

[KaniacFever]

Versteeg is stylin and profilin :lol:


The Madden one looks photoshopped. Look at the neck/torso, doesn't look right.

[SoCalcaniac]

Versteeg is stylin and profilin :lol:


The Madden one looks photoshopped. Look at the neck/torso, doesn't look right.

:lol: Hee hee on Versteeg.

The Chicago papers had an interesting column (http://www.suntimes.com/sports/morrissey/2016007,CST-SPT-morrissey28.article) on this whole episode; mostly on how this whole episode is so "un-hockey player" but the writer reminded me of why I was disturbed by the photo of Madden and do hope it's photoshopped like alot of people are saying:

There is Madden in another shot, shirtless and flexing his left biceps for the camera. The explanation he'll have for his wife likely is a work in progress, but for now, we'll assume it will have something to do with whatever's in the glass in his right hand.

[ontheboards]

I loved the description of Kane having a "Mexican wrestler chest." :lol:

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Eeew! What's with the no shirts?! :sick:

I'm more worried about where Kane's pants went in that second picture. :crazy:


I thought Madden was married. What a dumbass.

[toastmasterbone]

How did you guys get those pictures off of my desktop?

[c-girl]

Apparently, somebody needs to keep Patrick Kane out of motor vehicles.

[Caniac4life]

Just in case there is any doubt, I will be the one toting the cooler.

Well crap, you have no worries. Who wouldn't stop to help out a cooler.

:lol:

[Flanman]

Well, team Flanagan is going to brave the snow today and is looking forward to a most excellent day at the RBC Center. We are heading out, hoping to catch some pregame skate at the Rec Zone, then heading to the RBC, mini tailgate, in for the NC State game (scalp CHEAP tix...) and then back out to tailgate for our Canes. Getta see my favorite West Conf team and the best sweaters in the NHL, and hopefully broker a trade for Dustin Byfuglien while he is in town. Come out and join us if you like. We have a tent to hold off some of the elements, a little Weber to keep us warm and fed, and coffee and Irish Creme to warm us up from the inside out. SNOWGATE 2010! BE THERE!!!

[caneshockeychick]

Hopes everyone gets safely to the RBC for this one. Unfortunately, for some stupid ass crazy reason I got stuck with the night shift at the HT tonight so can't go :(

I've informed the HT however that someone is going to have to come pick me up and drive me home. No way am I driving in this. I'm gonna be smart and make sure that the only vehicle I do have stays that way. :D

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Didn't I hear somewhere that this game was expected to be a near sell-out, at least? I'm just hoping we get 10,000 in there now.

Even if there are only 500 people in the building, I'm planning to be one of them. And we might have two friends with us after all (just ones that live in Durham and didn't have to drive from Charlotte). :lol:

We were musing about snow-tailgating as well, lol.

[Caniac4life]

Think we'll be needing all these guys tonight.

http://www.letsgocanes.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=104&stc=1&d=1264867819

[ontheboards]

^love that!

[superdave]

^^"They send one of your guys to the hospital, you send one of theirs to the morgue".

[FinFan]

Bev just declared state of emergency. Wish they'd at least postpone the hockey game. It's going to be pretty darn empty in the RBC. :(

[livinthedream]

Didn't I hear somewhere that this game was expected to be a near sell-out, at least? I'm just hoping we get 10,000 in there now.

Even if there are only 500 people in the building, I'm planning to be one of them. And we might have two friends with us after all (just ones that live in Durham and didn't have to drive from Charlotte). :lol:

We were musing about snow-tailgating as well, lol.

I'm not sure whether or not you were serious about the tailgating part, but remember that State plays this afternoon at the RBCC, so I'm not certain what that means in terms of when the parking lot will clear out to be open for our game.

The basketball attendance should be a harbinger of what we can expect tonight.

We're still planning to be there. Mr. LTD is from Pittsburgh (so he has years of experience driving in winter weather) and we have a four-wheel drive SUV so unless something happens over the course of the day to make the road conditions here completely treacherous we should be okay.



ETA: Just saw FinFan's post about State of Emergency...

My understanding is that as long as the teams and league officials are here they won't postpone the game, and everyone's in town already. Here's the official RBCC link (http://www.rbccenter.com/default.asp?RBCcenter=98&objId=127) for updated status.

[KaniacFever]

I'm thinking we'll be there, might be a game time decision :lol:

I really want to go and so does the boyfriend as Chicago is his hometown team, but he also has the better head, so guess it'll be up to him. Guess we'll see how the day goes.

[Canesluver]

^^^Just remember that "State of Emergency" doesn't necessarily mean that we're in a disaster status-- Governor's just have to use that phrase in order in mobilize special services, like the National Guard who are out helping to clear roads in F'ville. Federal $$$ kicks-in, too with that declaration.

[livinthedream]

^ Yeah, I actually see that as a good thing, since it allows access to more services.

And here's a SHOCKER. Canes just tweeted that Cam gets the start tonight. Knock me over with a feather.

[Caniac4life]

I have a state of emergency. I'm down to 3 beers.

:lol:

[SC06]

I don't see us trying to make it from Clayton. We probably could make it safely and Butters is from up north and can drive in this stuff, but all it takes is one idiot out there that thinks they are superman in the snow to lose it and wreck you or one hidden icy spot in a turn.

Not worth harm to us and our car to do a 62 mile round trip, especially when it is dark and a temps in the 20s after the game is over.

Sucks, we really wanted to see the Blackhawks too.

[superdave]

I have a state of emergency. I'm down to 3 beers.

:lol:

ms. sd took care of that for me yesterday. Nothing worse than being couped up with kids all weekend and no beer. It'll be bad enough if I can't make the game. Of course that probably won't happen since I'm at work this morning doing the Post Office thing.

[Canesluver]

Well.... hubs & I have decided we're not going. He spent the night at the theatre which is right by Pullen Arts Center, across from the NC State bell tower. He said he ventured out to Western Blvd. to see if he could get something to eat .... and he's pretty diehard about snow, having grown-up with it as a Kansas farm kid... but.... even he says it's really treacherous, and told me not to venture up to Raleigh. And he's really pissed because he says he hasn't seen any evidence of any plowing of any kind, anywhere. You can tell from Web cams they haven't touched I-40, so I know my routes along Hwy. 55 & 401N must be awful.

His biggest concern is our safety after the game when it's dark and everything is just ice.

Oh, well..... :cry:

[kermelbar]

I don't see us trying to make it from Clayton. We probably could make it safely and Butters is from up north and can drive in this stuff, but all it takes is one idiot out there that thinks they are superman in the snow to lose it and wreck you or one hidden icy spot in a turn.

Not worth harm to us and our car to do a 62 mile round trip, especially when it is dark and a temps in the 20s after the game is over.

That's pretty much my feeling, too. I was just talking to Mom (in WV) and I was telling her that I'd probably be more likely to risk it for the 1 p.m. basketball game (which I'm not) than for a hockey game that starts and ends in the dark, so we'd be traveling in the dark, less likely to see icy patches, etc. This is part of my STH package so I just don't feel the need to risk life, limb, higher insurance rates and getting stuck somewhere in Raleigh when I can exchange the ticket.

[Canesluver]

Have had the TV on WRAL all morning.

They just announced that the RBC Center has announced that for both the State B-ball game and the 'Canes game, that parking is free today.

[CC]

ms. sd took care of that for me yesterday. Nothing worse than being couped up with kids all weekend and no beer. It'll be bad enough if I can't make the game. Of course that probably won't happen since I'm at work this morning doing the Post Office thing.


I will drive you. Miss Daisy

[nccanes]

I'm confused about the lack of plowing too? I had the tv on in the background this morning and it seemed like he (plow/maintainance 'engineer') said everything was good up until 3am or something. Surely they don't consider this too dangerous for freakin' plows!

[SouthernHockeyChick]

I was checking out traffic cams at WRAL and hardly any of the roads look like they've been plowed. Then, I caught a view where I could see a plow in the picture that had just gone through....and the road still looked un-touched?!? WTF? Do they not set their blades low enough or something? In Boone when they plow there are SPARKS coming off the blades. You're SCRAPING the damn road.

Anyway, the Canes tweeted that any unused tickets for tonight would be exchangable for tickets to any remaining game this season. Thanks for that, at least.

Anyone who gets out on the roads, give us a report. You can't get anything useful from the TV people and we're just not sure yet.

[Canesluver]

Anyway, the Canes tweeted that any unused tickets for tonight would be exchangable for tickets to any remaining game this season. Thanks for that, at least.

Oooh! I didn't notice that tweet! Any game? Really? That'd be great, because we already have traded other tickets from the Fall for the remaining trade-in days, and figured I'd just pick one of those & sell them.

That'd be nice if I could use them for March 13 or 16, 'cause we currently don't have tix any for those days, and they aren't trade-in days. :)

edited:
Just noticed my tweet, and here's the link for details. I think, under the circumstances, they're doing everything they can for the fans: http://hurricanes.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=515555

[ontheboards]

Here's the litmus test for me regarding the game: Would I have called this a snow day for work and just taken the vacation day or would I have forced myself into work-- reminding myself that the government never closes? I'm guessing I'd be at home having an Irish Coffee instead of a quad venti skim latte from Starbucks drive thru...
However, if anyone is up here in Wake Forest/Wakefield area, let us know how those roads are, eh?

[livinthedream]

Here's the full update (http://hurricanes.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=515555&navid=DL|CAR|home):

RALEIGH, NC—Davin Olsen, Vice President and General Manager of the RBC Center, today announced the following changes for today’s events at the RBC Center due to the winter weather in the Triangle:

Both the North Carolina State men’s basketball game against North Carolina Central at 2 p.m., as well as the Carolina Hurricanes’ hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks at 7 p.m., will be played as scheduled.

Parking fees will be suspended for both games.

Fans who cannot attend tonight’s Hurricanes game can exchange their unused tickets for any other Hurricanes game for the remainder of the 2009-10 regular season. Such exchanges must be made at the Time Warner Cable Box Office at the RBC Center during regular operating hours beginning Monday, Feb. 1. Fans must have their tickets in-hand when making their exchange.

Seating for the NC State game will be general admission.

^^ Saw where you posted the link as well CL, and I agree, I think they're doing what they can for the fans, although I'm sure there will still be complaints about something they didn't do... sigh...

[SouthernHockeyChick]

^ Well, LTD, I did wonder if by suspending fees for parking that meant they would be refunding my $16 or whatever P parking is these days.:laugh:


Here's the litmus test for me regarding the game: Would I have called this a snow day for work and just taken the vacation day or would I have forced myself into work-- reminding myself that the government never closes? I'm guessing I'd be at home having an Irish Coffee instead of a quad venti skim latte from Starbucks drive thru...


If I use that test, I'm going. But I'm "essential personnel" at a hospital. If I don't show up on a snow day, I get a disciplinary action on my record that is half-way to fired.

I'm not sure I can apply that to a hockey game....dammit.:lol:

[kermelbar]

One of my seatmates is tentatively planning to go to the State game -- one of her good friends works in the b-ball department and has good seats -- and she said she'd let us know about the roads. I'm at about 98% not going tonight, though.

[livinthedream]

^ Well, LTD, I did wonder if by suspending fees for parking that meant they would be refunding my $16 or whatever P parking is these days.:laugh:


I rest my case. :lol:

ETA: And I see SoCal tweeted the same thing. Why am I not surprised?

[ultrablue55]

We're a tad north of Wake Forest and we are still planning on going. I'm hoping that if we can get on the main roads we'll make it.

[SouthernHockeyChick]

I rest my case. :lol:

ETA: And I see SoCal tweeted the same thing. Why am I not surprised?
:laugh:


We have two tickets we used vouchers to get for tonight. I assume they'll be exchangable just like any other tickets for tonight, right?

[livinthedream]

Well, in the spirit of full disclosure, Mr. LTD said the exact same thing about our prepaid pass (even though *I'm* the one that prepaid it). In fact he said it before I made my previous post.

That being said, I think he's being a whiner TOO.

[Kat]

I have a state of emergency. I'm down to 3 beers.

:lol:

This is why I stopped at Sam's last night, even thought it had already started snowing. :lol:

I don't have tix, and if I did, I sure wouldn't be using them. I grew up in PA and have a 4WD SUV, but down here that doesn't matter. No plows, no salt, makes it a totally different ballgame.

[Greensboro Hurricanes]

I really want to get down there tonight (I've only missed 4 games since the RBC opened), but it's gonna be tough just getting out of my neighborhood.

[kermelbar]

Canadians on one of the Canes FB pages are giving people crap because it's only 6 inches. Why don't they get that snow removal is not the same here as it is there?! That we get this roughly once every two years and we just don't put salt and stuff in the budget like Toronto or Edmonton does. (And this is why they all move here!!!!) There's no fleet of plows sitting in Raleigh year-round just waiting for snow.

[ontheboards]

If I use that test, I'm going. But I'm "essential personnel" at a hospital. If I don't show up on a snow day, I get a disciplinary action on my record that is half-way to fired.

I'm not sure I can apply that to a hockey game....dammit.:lol:

That's why I stopped working inpatient and direct care-- admin work is dry as hell, but no more *essential personnel* stuff for me. One too many times stuck with a crisis beeper for 24hrs/7 days straight, getting to work and then being told I couldn't leave, here's a room go grab eight, etc... I just got too damn old!

I'm having a nice Irish Coffee, btw ;)

[DSCanesfan]

Well I've just gotten off the phone with my crew and it's official, the East Lot Tailgate is on. I think I'll be heading out around 3:30-4pm from the Falls/Strickland area. Mrs.Doug will not be in attendance tonight so if anyone needs a ride and you're close by I'll be glad to stop by. I have room for up to 3.



Go Canes!!!!

Doug

[SoCalcaniac]

Well, we are heading out too. Mr Socal is aghast at the lack of plowing, and while he's a PA native and skilled with any kind of weather- at least he likes to think he is---- we're going. We spent about an hour outside shoveling the side walk and our long-ass drive way and we put down that ice melter stuff. Wow- that stuff is awesome!

Anyhoo, because of the canceled trip by down from PA by our nephew and his friend, we've got the 2 seats on the glass that were theirs, and hub on a lark, put our regular seats up on ticket exchange to see if anyone might want them. They SOLD which we totally didn't expect. But hey, you just never know.

SHC- I plan to inquire on what type of reimbursement us prepaid parking pass peeps will get. Yeah, I'm whining about it. ;):lol:

This is going to be an adventure. Good on Doug and his tailgate crew and Flanman to come from CLT. I hope everyone is safe out there. Whatever people plan to do, let's just enjoy the game. It's gonna be good.

[Canesluver]

I think the thought of driving home in the dark, is what finally detered us. We feel like we could make it to the game, but driving home afterward just seems to treacherous. My husband will usually drive through anything, but if he doesn't think we should do it, I know I need to listen.

[SouthernHockeyChick]

I figure that it's freakin' 21 degrees right now and I sure haven't seen the sun....how much worse can it really get after dark?

I act like we're waffling but I think I know we'll be getting in the car and at least trying it. Might be stupid....but it wouldn't be the first time I've been accused of that!

If it were Florida or something, I might stay home. But the Blackhawks....I've just been too excited about this one. And, the last game for like 10 days.



Anyone who does make the trek, if you are able to post or tweet on your experience, do it! More info for the rest of us.

[FinFan]

SoCal, make sure to wave to the cameras. Those of us who cannot make it will be watching from our couches. I know I will be. It's horrible here in Liberty. COLD and snow everywhere. It's going to be icy later, I'm sure. We just got tickets to the game on the 11th with the $25 lower seats. Exchanging our tickets for tonight to one of the WAS games in March. Hopefully when we see that game, Timmy won't go knee to knee with OV again.

[SoCalcaniac]

I'll tweet when we head out SHC- hub said the same thing about the cold; so we're still going. We're going to be coming from Apex, but at least I can give a general feel of what it's like out there.

Finfan will wave or do an ear tug or something for all the peeps who can't make it out. Where exactly is Liberty NC? Better to be safe, but I know you're bummed.

We plan to leave "early" and head over to the Backyard Bistro- We were watching ABC11 and the reporter outside the DOT salt barn, got a special delivery from them (breakfast), the owner told her that he wasnt originally going to open, thinking they were going to cxl these games, but since they've gone forward he said he was opening. So I think we can slide some business over there for doing that.


Here's something; LGC follows Joe Ovies from @620am- he is covering the Wolfpack game & he's tweeting from RBCC:


5 minutes until gametime: http://twitpic.com/10jegj300-level of the RC Center is officially closed. So if you have tickets, pick any seat in the house.
and this one is disturbing to me - tweeted about 20 minutes before game time:


Snowpocalypse hits the RBC Center. New estimate of fans that will show? 500. http://twitpic.com/10j94a

[FinFan]

Northeastern Randolph county. It's about 20 miles south of Greensboro on 421. We'd have lots of highway, but just not going to risk it. We'd probably not get home until 12-1 taking it easy getting back.

[livinthedream]

SHC- I plan to inquire on what type of reimbursement us prepaid parking pass peeps will get. Yeah, I'm whining about it. ;):lol:

Well I'd expect nothing different from you! And yes, I still think y'all are WHINERS.

:lol:

But I do mean that in the nicest possible way.

The view of the crowd at the RBCC is a little eye-popping.

For those of us who actually do venture out, this is either going to be one of those "tell your grandkids" kind of historical events, or a failure of epic proportions.

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Epic failure.....well, as long as its the team failing and not me, I'm OK with that. :lol:

Yeah, had the RBC web cam up a few minutes ago.....if they got 500 I'm shocked.

A freaking SNOW PLOW ANYWHERE might help.

[caniac97]

i had to go out and the roads from Wendell to Knightdale are treacherous but will only be worse when the sun goes down. just got an email from the canes that i can exchange these for ANY of the remaining home games.

[kermelbar]

I also read -- here? FB? I can't keep track anymore! -- that State made the b-ball game general admission.

I hope there's a decent turnout tonight, from those who feel brave and well-equipped enough to risk it, but I will not be among you. I just have to flash back 1 month and 11 days, sitting in a stranger's driveway, trapped by the snow, with my dying dog beside me, to know that this -- to me -- is just not worth it.

However, a friend and I are going to hoof it down to Falls Tap Room in a little bit, with plans to be home by dark. :D

[ontheboards]

I posted this in the Off Topic/snow thread and thought this might be useful for some:


I did have the chance to speak with our postman-- he's the best! He said the subdivisions are OK, it's the main roads that are the problem. He said the secondary roads and Capital are icy-- and very little plowing. So I asked his recommendation about going to tonight's game-- stay off the roads-- he can't wait to get home and he had chains on his truck.


My postman is from Detroit and if that's his recommendation, I'm having that second Irish Coffee...

[SoCalcaniac]

So Ovies @replied to our question about the lots:

They've plowed certain lots. Access off Blue Ridge not plowed. RT @lgc_com (http://twitter.com/lgc_com): @joeovies (http://twitter.com/joeovies) Joe did they even plow the lots?

[rosey12]

Anybody willing to pick up me and my buddy dewaltgrl if we hoof it to 540/Lumley or up to Glenwood? We SO want to go but just don't know about getting back.

We're willing to shell out for gas money or for beer (provided the beer stands are open - I have a friend that works there and she was told to stay home because they closed food and beverage).

Of course this had to happen when the Hawks are here. *shakes fists at Mother Nature*

[KaniacFever]

We aren't going and i'm totally bummed :cry:

The boyfriend isn't worried about getting there, its getting home, in the dark when you won't get be able to see a damn thing. He grew up in Chicago and is used to this crap but even he said the crap down here is so different from what you get up north. He went down and got my car to bring it back up to the house and he said the stuff underneath is all ice. If either one of us had a truck we would probably tempt it, but we just don't have the car for this crap.

I told him next time we are in Chicago visiting family, he owes me a hawks game.

I really HATE this weather. First regular season game i've missed since 2003 :(

[rosey12]

Oops, sorry. Double post.

[caniac97]

We aren't going and i'm totally bummed :cry:

The boyfriend isn't worried about getting there, its getting home, in the dark when you won't get be able to see a damn thing. He grew up in Chicago and is used to this crap but even he said the crap down here is so different from what you get up north. He went down and got my car to bring it back up to the house and he said the stuff underneath is all ice. If either one of us had a truck we would probably tempt it, but we just don't have the car for this crap.

I told him next time we are in Chicago visiting family, he owes me a hawks game.

I really HATE this weather. First regular season game i've missed since 2003 :(

same here, i can leave at 4pm and get there (and i hear there will be lots of parking) but when the game is over negotiating the black ice just isn't worth it. I will relax in my underwear at the Wendell skybox. the better half cooked a turkey and made something called "dump" cake. it is the first game i have missed in a long time.

[SC06]

Butters here. Well I was still hoping that I would want to brave it, but after walking to get the mail and checking the roadway, the main road which we would have to be on for several miles is pretty much a sheet of ice from the sleet and being packed down by the cars which have been out on it.

After that, we still have 27 miles of roads to travel and if any of that is like the first 2-3 miles, no thanks.

:ticked:

[Kidder]

You know, you're all sitting here hoping for a "good turnout" for tonight.

You should all be hoping for "no turnout" for tonight.

Everyone should be at home, not out risking their lives (and the lives of others) to watch a hockey game THAT'S ALREADY GOING TO BE TELEVISED!!!!

It's people like that who are also the ones who think "Hey, I can drive on this stuff. It's not so bad." And they're the same ones that the cops have to come and pull out of a ditch.

There's a solid inch of ice under the snow, and the conditions are only going to deteriorate as the evening comes along.

How's about using some common sense and STAY AT HOME! It's only a hockey game! It's not the birth of your first born!

[toastmasterbone]

I grew up in PA and have a 4WD SUV, but down here that doesn't matter. No plows, no salt, makes it a totally different ballgame.

There's a solid inch of ice under the snow, and the conditions are only going to deteriorate as the evening comes along.

Yes and yes. I grew up outside of DC as some of you did, and got really good at driving in the fluffy stuff, but it's so different down here. That ice at the bottom of the snow is insanity. 4x4 does nothing here.

If y'all should be hell-bent on going out, pack the car with blankets, coats, etc, and make sure your cell phones are charged, just in case you get stuck out there.

ETA: According to their blog, even the Blackhawks aren't trying to get out in this stuff: "The Hawks didn't have a morning skate on Saturday, but they did have a team stretch."

[nccanes]

I'm still a go. Mr ncc had to get out to collect a kid that spent the night elsewhere and the part of Creedmoor he traveled on was not that bad he said.

I will turn around if necessary, but I have such a straight shot - I'm going to try

LGC_COM's tweet:
Caniacs en route to gm- we left apex 35 mins ago r sitting at BYB with lots of Hawks fans. Roads out r bad but US1 440 and 40 r passable half a minute ago from mobile web

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Well, being a person who would be forced to drive in this whether I wanted to or not was I scheduled to work today or tomorrow, I'm figuring I'll travel in it when I damn well WANT to, for sure. Might as well get some practice. But we haven't decided yet. We're spitting distance to Capital, then we hit 540 and Creedmoor...all of which should be fairly clear roads comparatively, if the State is doing its job.




You know, you're all sitting here hoping for a "good turnout" for tonight.



Hmmm, really? I may have seen ONE person say that....maybe. As usual, painting us with a bit of a broad brush there.


BTW, no one has yet explained to me how things are going to deteriorate later. It's 21. Freezing is freezing. Unless you're just talking about visibility I'm not sure I see how dark hurts anything.

[guinevere]

For what its worth, husband and son left for the RBC at 2:20 for a 3:30 call. I was called at 3:15 and told the roads were worse than my husband expected and that a car spun out of control in front of his car. They did make it safely though and other members of the changeover crew were arriving as well.

Everyone,please be careful and keep alot of distance between your cars.

I was just looking at the Webcam. Does not appear many of the changeover crew made it. Wonder if they will even be able to start on time.

[DSCanesfan]

I made to the RBC Center in like 25 minutes with no problems. Thank goodness I still had the kayak on top. :)

[SouthernHockeyChick]

What route did you take, Doug?

[Darkwing]

i live in sanford (sadly) and do all of my work and play in raleigh...not making the journey tonight though. Sold my tickets a bit earlier, i'll have to cheer from my toasty apartment tonight. Glad those of you who trekked in have made it safely though.

[c-girl]

According to WRAL, only about 1000 showed up for the State basketball game this afternoon so I'm not expecting much of a crowd tonight. All of you brave souls who are venturing out, yell a bit louder for those of us who will be watching on TV. And be careful coming and going.

[livinthedream]

We're in the lot and parked. Left Apex shortly after 5. No issues because so few on the roads. Came in Hillsborough to Blue Ridge to Trinity.

Sent from Blackberry

[nccanes]

Just finished our "attempt" to get to the game. We bailed out and are back home.

The hill on EMR up from the mall had several cars starts spinning tires -- including ours (no AWD). We took the "long way" home because there were cars on the hill going the other directions up Creedmoor were stuck too.

The beltline was actually in good shape - guess all the resources were spent on that because that is the ONLY road in which pavement was viewable.

(PS - I had a lot of trouble with my car - also a Mazda3 while the DSC was on. Once I turned that off the car seemed to respond better, I'm not sure I would have gotten up that hill by the mall had I not turned it off.)

My advice is that Six Forks was a better option over Creedmoor due to that hill by the mall.

[Greensboro Hurricanes]

I just pulled into the lot. Coming from Greensboro was a pretty mixed bag. It was good in town, bad in Burlington, clear for a bit and then bad between Efland at RDU.

[nccanes]

BTW, my driveway was shoveled before noon and the amout of 'stuff' that accumulated since then prevented me from pulling up the incline (which is slight) when we returned home.

Be careful folks!

This from Ovies

Memo to Canes fans: Main lots were plowed during State game but now have thin layer of ice throughout. about 1 hour ago from TweetDeck

[KaniacFever]

Just walked the dog through the neighborhood and its a big sheet of ice. If we had skates, pucks, and hockey sticks we could seriously have our own neighborhood hockey game. A neighbor tempted to go, but ended up turning around before getting out of the neighborhood. They went to make the last turn out and their wheels started spinning and said it just wasn't worth it.

Watching the news and they just showed the intersection of EMR/Duraleigh, its not plowed and looks to be a sheet of ice.

For all you brave souls who made it, please be extra careful coming home. Here's hoping ALL caniacs and players get to their destinations safely.

I doubt either team is getting out of Raleigh tonight, a shame we couldn't postpone until tomorrow at 1pm or something. If today's game was an afternoon game, we would have done it.

[msgtcody]

I'm in Asheboro been out 4 wheeling, off roading and having a good time all day. Real bad around here no back roads or anything like that have been scraped and its basically one big ice skating rink. Won't be going to the game since the only 4wd offroad vehicle I have gets about 5 mpg but it gets the job done around here ;).

[Canesluver]

Just finished our "attempt" to get to the game. We bailed out and are back home.

Glad you made it back home O.K.!!

Although I was looking forward to this game, I'm really glad we decided to do the right thing and stay home. (hmmmmm... doing the right thing..... that doesn't happen every day!! :lol: )

[Greensboro Hurricanes]

I like sitting at the top of escalators on the 3rd level and surf the 'net until the game starts.

Its pretty spooky up here tonight. Hardly anyone is coming up the stairs. The concession stands are all closed. No one is walking by.

[Canesluver]

I'm not surprised. They probably don't have the manpower to run concessions. I'm guessing that's a contributing factor to free parking, too.

I've got the RBCC web cam up. Can see a few brave souls out there.

[KaniacFever]

Glad you made it back home O.K.!!

Although I was looking forward to this game, I'm really glad we decided to do the right thing and stay home. (hmmmmm... doing the right thing..... that doesn't happen every day!! :lol: )

Samehere. I just got off the phone with mom to tell we weren't going and at the sametime she was watching the news and saw the roads. To say the least, she's very happy we decided to stay home. Especially after I told her that if something happened to me she would have to take the dog :lol:

[Canesluver]

OMG! I have WRAL's news on. Kathleen Fritsch, our anthem singer, is in the hospital at Rex. It was a sledding accident -- Sounds like they veered to miss a car that pulled into the road and hit a fire hydrant, and "bumped her head." They're keeping her there for tests. Her little face looked bruised. Yes-- they had a camera at the hospital and were talking to her Dad. Her eyes were open, but she didn't say anything.

Needless to say, her Dad says she's not singing tonight. :eek2:

[Kat]

E, glad you got back home safely.

My decision of couch, blanket, and purring kitty sounds great right about now. :D

[nccanes]

OMG! I have WRAL's news on. Kathleen Fritsch, our anthem singer, is in the hospital at Rex. It was a sledding accident -- Sounds like they veered to miss a car that pulled into the road and hit a fire hydrant, and "bumped her head." They're keeping her there for tests. Her little face looked bruised. Yes-- they had a camera at the hospital and were talking to her Dad. Her eyes were open, but she didn't say anything.

Needless to say, her Dad says she's not singing tonight. :eek2:

Wow. During my outing, I was really surprised to see a few things (like the car that was weaving thru traffic in a manner I wouldn't even in good weather) and very little kids walking along our icy neighborhood streets w/o a parent in sight. Made me so effing nervous that I'd get right next to them and then go sliding into them. Also saw someone towing 2 kids in a big tube (designed for water). They went "up" our street first and then came "down". I wasn't sure why you'd ever tow kids DOWN hill. :crazy:

[Canesluver]

There were some teenagers in our neighborhood, towing kids who had tied a rope to their sleds..... that is until they got into our cul-de-sac and got stuck. Dumbasses!! :lol:

When I was a kid, my folks wouldn't let us sled on the street. There was one house where everybody congregated because their backyard was at a pretty good incline. We were safe from cars-- but not trees or the little creek at the bottom of the hill!!! :laugh:

Edited to say:
Kathleen Fritsch? That doesn't sound right? Katherine Fritsch -- yeah that's right.... right?

[Greensboro Hurricanes]

I guess Brian Doyle couldn't make it out either. We haven't a different PA announcer tonight.

[Kat]

More people there than I would have thought. I wonder if they closed the 300 level?

[nccanes]

I guess Brian Doyle couldn't make it out either. We haven't a different PA announcer tonight.

And I'm missing it??????????????

:lol:

[Greensboro Hurricanes]

More people there than I would have thought. I wonder if they closed the 300 level?

Nope. I'm sitting in 314 right now.

[Kat]

GH, how many people would you say are there?

[SC06]

Nope. I'm sitting in 314 right now.

Are all concessions closed or just the ones on the 3rd level?

[Greensboro Hurricanes]

GH, how many people would you say are there?

I'd call it about 7K, although I'm sure they'll report a ridiculous number based on tickets sold.

[Greensboro Hurricanes]

Are all concessions closed or just the ones on the 3rd level?

The club level ones are closed as well.

[nccanes]

This tweet was linked from the 'Hawks official twitter page, I presume it's related to the broadcast network. They don't seem enamored with the RBC center.

Carolina, please tell me that was a last-minute snowstorm substitute anthem singer. Whoa. 22 minutes ago from TweetDeck




Buff bends back the glass five feet with a killer check on Alberts. Pucks off the boards are sounding like mallets hitting a xylophone. 6 minutes ago from TweetDeck


Yep, two hours before gametime, entire basketball court was still up, Zambonis were idling. 8 minutes ago from TweetDeck


Apparently it was a dash to get the hardwood off the rink surface so the ice ready in time to play tonight. Boards/glass are playing funny. 11 minutes ago from TweetDeck

[nccanes]

WOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Sammy!!! What great timing to get that goal after all those nice saves from Cam!

This dude is really a whiner!

CSNChi_Beatnik

They playing with a Wiffle puck tonight? Ice surface is playing horribly. Why wasn't the game start delayed to make the rink/boards safe? 2 minutes ago from TweetDeck

[SouthernHockeyChick]

WOOOO HOOO!!!!! Up 1-0!!! We made it here with no issues. We had gotten off 540 on Credmoor just as E posted...it looked awful. So, we took her advice got right back on 540 and took 6 Forks (thanks E!). I didn't think the drive was too bad. Hope our ride home is as smooth. Lower level concessions are open. I'm impressed with the crowd....though there are LOTS of Hawks fans. And 1 really pissed off on right behind me!

[SC06]

Sweet goal.

The Hawks twitter guy sounds like a real douche.

[nccanes]

WOOOO HOOO!!!!! Up 1-0!!! We made it here with no issues. We had gotten off 540 on Credmoor just as E posted...it looked awful. So, we took her advice got right back on 540 and took 6 Forks (thanks E!). I didn't think the drive was too bad. Hope our ride home is as smooth. Lower level concessions are open. I'm impressed with the crowd....though there are LOTS of Hawks fans. And 1 really pissed off on right behind me!

So glad you made it safely and my advice paid off! Have fun.

I'm thrilled we aren't down 4-0 or something and they haven't wiped the ice with us. VICTORY!

[KaniacFever]

Atleast the brave souls who made it out are getting a good hockey game so far. Seems very uptempo on my TV.

Whoo Hoo for Sammy. Keep it up boys.


And Chicago twitter dude needs to quit the crying.

[Canesluver]

That was a great shift leading to Sami's goal! I just knew they were going to score. Copper barked at me, when I let-out a "Woo!" :lol:

Now.... off to make brownies during Intermish. :D

[nccanes]

I hope all the people that made it to the game are req'd to post once they get home safely!

I should just post the link to the twitter feed, but I'm addicted to this guy now. :lol:

CSNChi_Beatnik

What's the deal with the politeness, Canes fans? Snowstorm-delayed crowd, and no one in the nosebleeds sneaks down to the fancypants seats? less than 10 seconds ago from TweetDeck

http://twitter.com/CSNChi_Beatnik

[nccanes]

Woo hoo! That line is so fun to watch!

C'mon boys - hold on until the 3rd and then go for it!


:lol:

CSNChi_Beatnik

#Huet so far, two goals, 12 saves. Against Carolina. That's not gonna cut it.

[KaniacFever]

What a jacka$$

Quick to praise Kane's playmaking, but his shot is lacking some bite tonight. Seems he's had as many good chances as Carolina's entire team.
1 minute ago from TweetDeck

[Canesluver]

Nice goal, Jussi! Wooo!

And..... whew! .... held-on until the buzzer.

As long as we win this one, I don't really care that I wasn't in the arena.

Besides..... they don't have warm, just out-of-the-oven fudgy brownies at the RBCC. :D

[msgtcody]

6,896 at the game tonight. bless them all.

[KaniacFever]

6,896 at the game tonight. bless them all.

More than I expected. Not bad. Here's hoping all get home safely.


And for those who didn't hear, Ladd doesn't pack enough underwear on long road trips :laugh:

[Canesluver]

^ :laugh: That was funny!

Does anyone go to the nhl.com's "game center" page? Look at this picture they've got up! Stormy snowboarding in the parking lot!! :lol:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v295/tonka1960/96282767_cover.jpg

[SC06]

^ :laugh: That was funny!

Does anyone go to the nhl.com's "game center" page? Look at this picture they've got up! Stormy snowboarding in the parking lot!! :lol:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v295/tonka1960/96282767_cover.jpg

hopefully Stormy can snowboard over the Hawk Tweet Twit while he is at it.

[kermelbar]

I just checked the Twitter page for Mr. Chicago Bitter and is it typical for someone to tweet that much during a game? He should go have a funnel cake -- might improve his grouchiness. (Hey, a funnel cake usually works for me!)

[nccanes]

Wow - LOTS Of Hawks fans. Sounds as loud as a Canes goal. :(

[Kat]

^Mr Kat just said the same thing.

Oh, and that Tripp should shut his d!mn mouth.

[SC06]

Tweet on those 2 goals HawkDouchebag.

[kermelbar]

He's apparently annoyed by the air horn. :laugh:

[nccanes]

Well - okay - now the Canes fans sound louder!

JF just invoked the "Hey Hey Whattdya Say". Kinda early for that!?:help:

[SC06]

He's apparently annoyed by the air horn. :laugh:

Does Ric Flair "WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO" annoy him too?

[WillLikeWhoa091]

So uh... is that NOT Brian Hoyle tonight?

[Canesluver]

Yeah, NCC... didn't like the cheers for the Chicago goals.... but..... it doesn't matter since our boys snapped-in TWO GOALS in rapid fire!!!

Take that you douchey tweeter!! :beatup:

[nccanes]

^^Nope. G'boro H'canes mentioned it. SoCal seems to think he's an upgrade. It's not often I can understand Hoyle thru the TV and I can with this guy.

[Canesluver]

That Bud Light commercial is really starting to annoy me.... especially when he takes the potato salad out of the nose! Yuk! :sick:

[WillLikeWhoa091]

^^Nope. G'boro H'canes mentioned it. SoCal seems to think he's an upgrade. It's not often I can understand Hoyle thru the TV and I can with this guy.

I'm gonna agree with SoCal, can we keep this guy permanently?

[WillLikeWhoa091]

*To keep the negativity going:

Hello 9th place finish.

[kermelbar]

Does Ric Flair "WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO" annoy him too?

I bet he'd be annoyed by the "wooooo," funnel cakes, the cinnamon buns and Bojangles' sweet tea and seasoned fries. (The last two obviously aren't in the arena, but a girl continues to dream ... And I think he's determined to hate on Raleigh.)

[Greensboro Hurricanes]

So uh... is that NOT Brian Hoyle tonight?

No, but he's trying darn hard to sound just like him.

[nccanes]

Strange thing is how homer-ish he is, even for an affiliated network (or website or whatever it is).

[WillLikeWhoa091]

Just heard a "HUEEEEETTTTT, HUUEEEEET, HUUUUUEEEEEEET.... YOU SUCK." chant. :)

[Canesluver]

C'mon, clock! Move faster!! :lol:

Darn it, Swede!!

[nccanes]

Oh **** - sixth skater already.

I don't want one of those exciting finishes that SHC and CL are always crowing about in regard to these Hawks.

Oh **** - PP for the Hawks.

[nccanes]

F U PATRICK KANE!!!!! :angel:

[WillLikeWhoa091]

Man, hell of a game by Cam.

Hell of a game.

[topdown]

That last battle / save by Cam was awesome. Great game fellas!!

[kermelbar]

Am I wrong or was that one of the worst control jobs by a team with a 2-man advantage and an empty net to defend? Admitted, I don't have the detailed, photographic memory some of y'all have, but I can't think of many times that the defending team was able to clear the puck that many times.

[nccanes]

Effing AMAZING!!!

I bet LTD loves Cam Ward, loves Cam Ward, loves Cam Ward.

Now all you peeps at the RBC get home safe!!!

Am I wrong or was that one of the worst control jobs by a team with a 2-man advantage and an empty net to defend? Admitted, I don't have the detailed, photographic memory some of y'all have, but I can't think of many times that the defending team was able to clear the puck that many times.

Agree completely!!!

[Canesluver]

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! WHADDAYA SAY NOW, DOUCHEBAG TWEETER!!

:nanner:

That last 2 1/2 minutes was a fabulous display of defense. So proud of our guys.

Our first winning month, with a 9-5 record ...................... VICTORY!

Our best streak at 4 wins.............................................. VICTORY!

In our last 6 games we out-scored our opponents 25-11 ..... VICTORY!

:smoke:

[kermelbar]

Interesting that Brett Bittertini hasn't tweeted since *****ing about the air horn ...

Now all you peeps at the RBC get home safe!!!

Indeed! Thanks for braving it so we had some faces in the stands, but be super safe getting home!

[canefan2k1]

Even on the scoresheet the attendance was reported as people through the gate ... I thought it was always tickets sold?

[FinFan]

Wow, what a crowd.

WOW, WHAT GREAT SAVES BY CAM WARD!

And now we are 11-1-3 when Jussi scores.

That was such an all around team effort. Wish I'd been there, but with the circumstances... It was a great game to watch.

Hey, can we make the black sweaters our permanent home sweaters now?

[Canesluver]

Am I not right in wanting that hat the Staal's have on their baby for myself?

:laugh:

[kermelbar]

Am I not right in wanting that hat the Staal's have on their baby for myself?

:laugh:

It's sold out (http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=8322955), but it at least lets you know that you're not the only adult who wants one. Plus, I figure with your sewing skills, you should be able to whip one up ... :)

[nccanes]

Yeah Baby!

http://images.fanfeedr.com/2010/01/31/6/e63db1c8dfd1f5580bfa1c66062a1fa3c.jpg

[FinFan]

For those who were at the game, Katherine was sledding today and got hurt. That's why she didn't sing the anthem.

Hope you all got home safely. Great crowd. They even said there were supposedly 2200+ at the State game.

Canesluver - no, you're good. I love the hat, too. :D

[Greensboro Hurricanes]

I'd call it about 7K, although I'm sure they'll report a ridiculous number based on tickets sold.

Official attendance? 6,896.

Pardon me while I toot my own horn :)

[Canesluver]

It's sold out (http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=8322955), but it at least lets you know that you're not the only adult who wants one. Plus, I figure with your sewing skills, you should be able to whip one up ... :)

But... I don't knit.... booooo!! :(

[c-girl]

Hey, didn't we just climb over Toronto for 14th in the East and 28th in the league? They lost tonight so we're tied in points but we have a game in hand.

[kermelbar]

But... I don't knit.... booooo!! :(

But isn't that one fleece?

ETA: Here's an Instructable (http://www.instructables.com/id/Sew-a-Where-the-Wild-Things-Are-hat-pattern/)for a Where the Wild Things Are hat.

[ontheboards]

So, anyone hear from LTD or others about the ride home from the RBC yet? Don't mean to hijack the discussion about how to make a hat or anything...

[Convert]

Great tip by Sutter to end the Hawks momentum. That team is scary good, and looked it today, thank you Cam Ward for not letting Award lose the game for us.

Roads were passable...game was fantastic....

[nccanes]

SoCal txted from the lot a bit ago, taking their time scraping off the car, but hadn't pulled out yet.

[KaniacFever]

Awesome Game and freakin Cam Ward. Some teams have 2 star forwards (Crosby/Malkin, Ovie/Backstrom, Kane/Toews, etc), but I'll take our 1 Star forward and Star Goalie any day of the week. Knowing Staal is on the front line and Cam on the back line, along with the core, we are going to have a hell of a team for a few years.

So glad that the brave souls got an awesome game. Now all get home save.

I was just out and it snowed again, so atleast there is now snow over the ice, hopefully that'll help a bit instead of just driving right on the ice.

[ontheboards]

It's snowing up here in out neck of Wake County...

[livinthedream]

Regardless of the record, regardless of the sucky season, regardless of the possibility we've lost a top draft pick... that game may have very well been worth every bit of misery we've suffered this season.

Glad it was "one to tell the grandkids about".

And it's scary how much I love Cam Ward.

[andyt]

Great tip by Sutter to end the Hawks momentum.

I never played hockey, I can barely skate. But of all the things they do on the ice, that's the most amazing to me...deflecting a shot in midair. The puck is moving (in this case, a LaRose slapper), the stick is moving and neither is more than 2 inches wide.

Awesome Game and freakin Cam Ward. Some teams have 2 star forwards (Crosby/Malkin, Ovie/Backstrom, Kane/Toews, etc), but I'll take our 1 Star forward and Star Goalie any day of the week. Knowing Staal is on the front line and Cam on the back line, along with the core, we are going to have a hell of a team for a few years.

So glad that the brave souls got an awesome game. Now all get home save.

I was just out and it snowed again, so atleast there is now snow over the ice, hopefully that'll help a bit instead of just driving right on the ice.

We're winning now because it's not just our Star forward. All of the top 9 forwards are clicking. Cullen's line is on fire. LaRose and Sutter look very good together and Tlusty is much better defensively than I expected for a guy as young as he is. And Mo is rolling all 4 lines...the 4th line had 8 minutes at ES tonight, in a situation where Mo was more likely than not to shorten the bench.

Of course, Ward's save on Kane was otherworldly...otherwise, none if might not have mattered.

And sleeting again in N Raleigh when I walked the dog after the game.

[toastmasterbone]

I'm impressed with the crowd....though there are LOTS of Hawks fans.

On the television, there looked to be more Hawks fans at the RBC tonight than there ever were at any Chicago home game from 1998 though 2007.

[puck_it]

I never played hockey, I can barely skate. But of all the things they do on the ice, that's the most amazing to me...deflecting a shot in midair. The puck is moving (in this case, a LaRose slapper), the stick is moving and neither is more than 2 inches wide.


this is also as much a product of the shooter as the tipper. lot of times guys throw their blades out into emptyish space as a target

[Canesluver]

Oh, cool! I just read y'all's entries, and went to look myself. Lightly snowing here in the NE corner of Harnett County. :)

[livinthedream]

I bet LTD loves Cam Ward, loves Cam Ward, loves Cam Ward.

LMAO, got home and posted so y'all would know we're back, and just now reading this one.

Yes, I do love Cam Ward. So much that it's scary.

[brindyfan]

Home safe & sound. No issues getting there or getting home. Though my driver had a long drive from Clayton to Cary since they had not plowed I-40 out his way yet.

What a fun game! My tailgate buddies & I don't get to sit together normally but tonight we sneaked everyone by the ticket nazis & sat together over by the deck. We had an absolute blast though I was on the jumbotron dancing once or twice :angel:

[livinthedream]

We bolted quickly because unfortunately my son's stomach bug started to flare back up toward the end of the game.

Traffic report... First off, few people actually on the road made for an uneventful trip home, ThankS God. Getting out of the lot wasn't bad. We were able to drive about 40 mph on US1/440, then about 30 on Kildaire Farm/Ten-Ten Road through the back roads. Some roads were plowed earlier but we've had enough extra precip that there's a lot of accumulation on the road but John didn't think it was that difficult to drive on.

LOTS of A$$HOLE Blackhawks fans in the arena last night with their attitude and sense of entitlement and they were loud especially on that first goal. So glad we shut them up.

Big kudos to the RBC Center staff who braved the day to work. Workers were sparse but the ones who were there were great.

Mr. LTD's comment... totally worth the whole ordeal just to see that save on Patrick Kane.

[toastmasterbone]

LMAO, got home and posted so y'all would know we're back, and just now reading this one.

Yes, I do love Cam Ward. So much that it's scary.

Nice for the AP to get in the Ward love, too:

RALEIGH, N.C. -- The Chicago Blackhawks might have Patrick Kane, Marian Hossa, Jonathan Toews and Duncan Keith.

But the Carolina Hurricanes have Cam Ward.

[KaniacFever]

Leafs blow a 3 goal lead, we are now out of the basement, 14th EC and 28th league

Slowly but surely we are climbing :lol:


ETA: for those that braved it, Cullen said he was impressed with the attendance and they all appreciate it :)

[livinthedream]

^ Thanks for the love from Cully! Cam said the same thing in his post-game interview.

Glad the guys noticed. I'm glad we showed.

Sorry to hear about KK's accident, I had wondered if she just couldn't get there, sorry to hear of her trouble but hope she's okay.

The PA guy was pretty good. I think Mike M and Forslund referred to him as "Tall Paul" if any of you know who he is.

Some of the signs in the building...

"Hockey Night in Raleigh"

"Snow Way I'd Miss the Canes"

We are NOT Fair Weather Fans"

[nccanes]

Cullen noted that how bad the roads were and how few cars were even out - seems like they were expecting very few. Tripp tried to get a ride home from Cully because he had a rear wheel drive and Cullen turned him down flat (to JF's delight).

[SouthernHockeyChick]

OK, haven't read the part of the thread I didn't read at the game yet but couldn't wait to say......WOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!.....again. :D


I believe I have debunked the myth that things would get worse after dark. Our ride home was 10 times better than our ride to the game. No issues at all. It only took us about 45 minutes which is probably only 10ish minutes more than usual. The snow that fell during the game really helped, I think. As Doug and I discussed at the game, whatever this crap is it's strange. I'd rather drive where they haven't plowed at all. The nice packed down expanses of white are much better than anything slushy. Oh, and it's snowing like crazy here right now.

So, great game AND relatively little stress on the drive....TOTALLY worth going out for, for us.

Now....excited to read the thread!

[SoCalcaniac]

We got home about 45 minutes ago, a 40 min ride over all; which is about 15 min more than normal. We seemed to have "issues" getting let out of the lots--- all 7,000 of us, but once out, it was a fairly easy drive for hub and it was pretty vacant by the time we did the stretch through Cary into Apex. The roads are as crappy as they were when we left.

I will say this- ya'll know my love for those Blackhawks; I enjoyed this game, this effort and that baby faced goalie (look up the Forslund Focus on Ch.com, he did a tribute to #30 that was great) and I liked the team game. We sat in the seats meant for our nephew on the glass in 121, and I'll say, I likely won't do that again, but for this game--- it was perfect.

Kudos to the crowd- yep, lots of Hawks fans/transplants, some obnoxious, others not bad; we had a couple say as we were slopping thru the lots, "we can't figure out how the Canes are last in the East". I liked the energy in the bldg and the fans trying to keep the bldg going. We had 3 storm squad members-- Mean Gene and 2 girls, and MG did his dardnest to keep the pep up.

I loved being able to see the players faces and reactions that close. Joni Pitkanen is going to bite his tongue off one day. He never keeps it in his mouth. :lol: and in the I'm-gonna-gross-you-out dept, Pat Kane's mouthgard literally looks like chewing gum. I fail to see how it would fit over his teeth. It was so gnarly looking I had to text nccanes to tell her cause I was so disturbed by it.

I don't care if we're not "tanking" I'm thrilled that this team pulled it together in some fashion. We may not make it all the way back, and the odds are against us, but I personally want my team to play til the bitter end.

I liked "Tall Paul" the announcer. He is about 20 steps better than Hoyle. If ya'll went to the tournament for the disabled hockey players last season; He was the announcer. There was a hilarious moment when he was on the video board lip syncing to Ms Cyrus' "Party in the USA" word for word and had the crowd cracking up. :lol: Should be in flavor of the game.

Yes, the Hawks were coming to the end of their roadie, traveled cross country all day, and were sluggish to start; but they are SCARY good. That Kjarmallson block on #8 early in the game- wow. Everything I see on CI is even more magnified in person.

I will say it was well worth it to trek out. I'm glad folks made the right choices for themselves on whether to go or stay home.

[Canesluver]

Thanks for checking-in!

(NCC said everyone who made it to the RBCC had to post when they got home, so we knew you weren't stuck in a ditch or something! :lol:)

[nccanes]

I don't think I can wait up for G'Boro Hurricanes though! Be safe GBH!

And SoCal, that clip of "Tall Paul" IS in the FOG. Looks like the guy has a sense of humor. He must be associated with 99.9 because it seemed like JF and MM knew him and he may even have been with them afterward?

[Greensboro Hurricanes]

I'm in! I'll echo the sentiment that the ride back was much easier than the drive down.

[SoCalcaniac]

E, I think Tall Pall is actually an RBCC worker. I don't quite know what exactly he does, but I've seen him with the "promotions" team and Doug Warf a ton in and around warm ups. Just not sure what he does for the team- Or maybe he works for the RBCC. I like him.

In the 99.9 postgame, I like Forslund's comments on #30, specifically about his dedication to "having fun" and being the best, etc. what really struck me, was when he talked about his Olympic dream "going to dust" that night in CLB; and how "bitterly disappointed" he was that it died. I remember that night, after we were all worrying for Cam, literally trying not to cry for him, because regardless of what the healing time was going to be--- and remember it was so up in the air and kinda mysterious on when he was even getting out of the hospital, I just knew his dream was sunsetting and for every time I recall being so incredibly happy for a group of people on 6/19/06, more than I would be for myself; I was devastated for Cam on that night in Columbus. Stevie Y., I think you may regret not at least having Cam as an "option". ;)

SHC, sounds like your trip home was like ours- uneventful. I hope GBH's is too.

Those Blackhawks tweeters! WOW. Ya'll need to let stuff go. You're still wayyy up there in the standings. You'll be back in business in The UC in just a matter
of days.

ETA: yeah GBH! Glad you're home safe!

[nccanes]

Glad you made it safely GBH!

[livinthedream]

My hard drive once again can't accommodate the full download of all of the pictures I took tonight, but in the meantime I did pull this one down. Versteeg was in my line of sight when he smothered it but I did get the moment of anticipation just before.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2782/4318088240_39404a73f7.jpg

[livinthedream]

Oh, and kudos to the CanesVision team for playing "The Night Chicago Died" as we were exiting! :lol:

[G-Vegas Caniac]

Oh, and kudos to the CanesVision team for playing "The Night Chicago Died" as we were exiting! :lol:

Just imagining that is hilarious! :lol:

Wish I would have been there tonight, but really hated that Greenville to Raleigh (and back) trip in the ice/snow. I tried it years back when we played Buffalo and it sucked very badly, from the road conditions and the game (when was that game anyway?). I saw the most wrecks in my life that day. Knowing my luck, I would have seen the same game.

Glad you guys got to see a great game...So we got us a Winter Classic after all! :D

[livinthedream]

Not sure what those other two did yesterday but I hope it was spectacular because the third star certainly was.

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l83/kellja00/LGC/ThreeStars01-30-10.jpg

[NCCaniac42]

On the television, there looked to be more Hawks fans at the RBC tonight than there ever were at any Chicago home game from 1998 though 2007.

:laugh: Snort!!!

[Solracer]

That game was really worth the trip, had no real issue to and from the game except from some Cane STH deciding he woluld drive on the shoulder on the right side to get on the beltline from hillsborugh exit.. not sure what he though he was doing jackass..

[SouthernHockeyChick]

I woke up this morning and my first thought was.....I can't believe we beat the 'Hawks. :crazy::spin:

[caniac97]

That game was really worth the trip, had no real issue to and from the game except from some Cane STH deciding he woluld drive on the shoulder on the right side to get on the beltline from hillsborugh exit.. not sure what he though he was doing jackass..

that is why i stayed home, could have gotten my clan their without a problem but the "idiots on parade" after the game made me think it might turn into the "big one" daytona!!

[superdave]

superdave tips the pimp hat to all that made the trek. After having to deal with the weather with my work related stuff (Post Office), I was ready to lay low when I got home. I thought about it since it was one of the most anticipated games of the year (hockey gods once again poking us with a stick).

Thanks for the updates and the game experiences. Whether insane to be there or not, at least the team didn't have to play in front of a "friends and family" crowd.

[SouthernHockeyChick]

So, the pace for the playoffs right now looks like you'll need about 88 points to get in in the East. We'd only have to go 22-6 the rest of the way.


:laugh: Sorry, started early on the Irish coffee. Man, Jameson's is good stuff. :(

[ontheboards]

So, the pace for the playoffs right now looks like you'll need about 88 points to get in in the East. We'd only have to go 22-6 the rest of the way.


:laugh: Sorry, started early on the Irish coffee. Man, Jameson's is good stuff. :(
While I imbibed yesterday in Irish Coffee (several, actually) I also discoverd that vanilla vodka (which is just wrong) does go rather well in a Chai Latte.

[Greensboro Hurricanes]

Wish I would have been there tonight, but really hated that Greenville to Raleigh (and back) trip in the ice/snow. I tried it years back when we played Buffalo and it sucked very badly, from the road conditions and the game (when was that game anyway?).

It was January 25th, 2004. (http://www.usatoday.com/sports/scores104/104025/20040125NHL--CAROLINA--0nr.htm)

I remember having to fight the bad weather down there and back plus it was a month after my ex and I had split up. I was still getting used to making that commute by myself and we still had to sit together because we had season tickets together. The season was already lousy and that made it even less fun.

[SC06]

And what a day that was! Butters and I were leaving for Hawaii to get married and flight cancellations never crossed our minds. We had driven up from Jacksonville and were staying at a hotel at the airport exit and instead of going straight to the airport and getting out of town asap, we went to sleep and woke up in panic mode realizing what we had done. We went to the airport at 4am and thank gawd we got out on probably the only flight that left that day and caught up with our original itinerary in Houston. It was the most stressful time I have ever had to deal with and I am so thankful that we got out and none of our marriage/honeymoon plans got effed!

[SouthernHockeyChick]

I lived in Lillington at that time. We almost did not make it home after that game.

[goalie33]

Whole day was great...tailgate, basketball, tailgate, hockey.

Canes played a good game but I'd say the win was based more on Cam's brilliance and Huet's shakiness more than anything else, because boy howdy is Chicago good. Waves and waves of attack, and dear lord they're fast. It'd be a privilege to watch that team every night.

Anyway, there's that old cliche about "showing them they should've picked you," but I don't think it's ever been more appropriate. Cam's playing better than any goaltender in the league at the moment.

[LostTexan]

Wow, what a game last night. No problem getting there around 1:20pm for the state game although I did have a little trouble getting home after the hockey game but I made it home safe and sound. I was just out walking around and I think tomorrow morning is going to be nasty because it'll probably be more icy.

[SoCalcaniac]

I remember that day/game too; it was hellacious getting out of Apex, and I remember us passing 2 cars in ditches off US1 and me calling the highway patrol to report it. We were sure we were going to be next it was so insane out there.

We watched the game on Tivo this morning; Hub got a few texts from people who saw him on the glass, lol, so I insisted we check it out - plus we BEAT the 'Hawks and were there last night :lol:. John & Tripp were entertaining; interesting that the Staals invited Ladd, Duncan Keith, Towes and the other Thunder Bay guy, Patrick Sharp to dinner.

Today's Chicago Tribune (http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/hockey/blackhawks/ct-spt-0131-blackhawks-hurricanes-chicago20100130,0,2935.story)had it's usual game after write up, which mentioned the Ladd-at-Staal's house for dinner thing and was basically a decent write up; the fun is reading the fan comments. They're jumping off bridges over this loss:

Cam Ward for Hawks goalie and Niemi is the back up for Stanley Cup.
Simple!!!

It's all about the goaltending in the playoffs. Hopefully this isn't a sign of things to come.

I was definitely concerned about this game, and obviously as it played out, with good reason. Hate to say it, but these are exactly the type of games, which seem to be happening alot of late, which concern me about the Blackhawks and their chances of winning it all. They have just too many letdowns. Championship type teams seem to be able to somehow pick themselves up in the games where the mental challenge isn't there, but the Hawks seem to be best at finding excuses for their letdowns, instead of avoiding the letdowns in the first place.

"Ladd is still friends with both players and dined at Staal's house Friday night."......somehow I dont believe that Ladd, Staal and Ruttuu dined shirtless....too bad the 3 Hawks havent figured that part out...:lol::lol:

Madden---zero points on road trip
Versteeg---one point on road trip
Kane---plenty of points on road trip

Trade Versteeg, release Madden---we got Burrish and Bolland coming back, two guys that lead by example not by silliness, plus Versteeg became an instant millionaire over the summer from a mailing mistake and has gone downhhill ever since. Free up some Salary cap since the kid isnt delivering anymore. Brouwer has more goals than Versteeg and he can fight.

McDonough and Blunk better get control of the message for this Team---it doesnt match the behaviour...Cool to be boys will be boys, but McDonough quit with the feel good family nonsense ok?

Just win


Someone needs to help the CHI peeps with that panic button.:laugh: My goodness; They'll be fine, although I am not a Huet fan, and as a Hawks fan/observer, I have my doubts, but reading the couple dozen posts, made me chuckle hard.

[Greensboro Hurricanes]

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[caveman]

Yay! Thanks GH for the highlights.

[caveman]

Someone needs to help the CHI peeps with that panic button.:laugh: My goodness; They'll be fine, although I am not a Huet fan, and as a Hawks fan/observer, I have my doubts, but reading the couple dozen posts, made me chuckle hard.

I was going to say I'd help them with that "trade Versteeg" button.

[TPC]

Thanks for the love, gang. Hopefully I'll get to be behind the mic sometime again.