Round 2, Game #5 vs. New Jersey- 5/14/06

[Canesluver]

We still up 3-1, folks. So, we didn't sweep.... pffftt... we're still in the driver's seat!

Get 'er done, boys! Get 'er done-- here at home, surrounded by your fans who love you!! We want to see the hand shakes!!!

Take no prisoners! Foot on the gas!

Puck drops at 7:00PM

LET'S GO 'CANES!!

[nccanes]

Hell yeah - lets do something they haven't done before - clinch a series on home ice in front of the Caniacs!

LET'S GO CANES

[caneshockeychick]

Hell yeah - lets do something they haven't done before - clinch a series on home ice in front of the Caniacs!

And that's what I'm saying!!! Get it done at home!!!!!!!!!!!

In the words of Ron Francis (in his blog) and okay, cuz I know this, Larry the Cable guy...............GIT ER DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Staalgurl4ever]

I know it says the game will be on OLN but please tell FSN is going to have it as well. I can't stand those OLN anouncers. I want John and Tripp back.

[SoCalcaniac]

John & Tripp will be back- they'll black out OLN locally.

As the cliche goes, the toughest one to win is the last one, so let's get this taken care of. Give them no more signs of life.

CanesChic has me rolling on the phone, way out in Socal and she's wrecking havoc. :laugh:

This one's done, and they'll get good vibes from the folks at the airport, and we'll get to see a series clinched at HOME.

Get rested and go get em....!

[VandyCane]

I have a good feeling about this one. I love Mother's Day Hockey!! :D I have great memories of the last time we played on Mother's Day! I will be there with my old "Caniac Mom" button on and a loud voice with lots of cheering. C'mon guys, let's make some more great memories!

[wmangum35]

I am afraid this will be the end of the line for the Devils. They had a great season but it is over now. Oh well....theres always next year :sick:

[PennsylvaniaCanesFan]

I wouldn't give the game to the Canes just yet. The Devils were that good today. And the Canes didn't look great. The Canes have got to come out and score early. Make them play catch up (or ketchup ;) ). If the Devil's squad I saw today comes in for the rest of the games...we could be in for a fight.

With all that said...Let's go Canes. Finish them off Sunday night. Please? Pretty Please?

[caveman]

The only way I can face this game is with a long day of drinking. The knots in my stomach might be Gordian.

[CaniacKikiBB13]

Alright, this one is gonna be tough...but, we can do it! Rest up, boys and come out on fire. Win it for the fans....win it for Erik...or I guess you could 'win it for your mamas'...just please win it and put an end to this! Take it at home!


As for the fans...time for us to regain our title as 'the loudest house'...let's show everyone that Edmonton's crowd ain't got nothing on us! :D I'm thinking a "whatever it takes" chant would be pretty sweet.

[Turbulence]

I'm under the firm belief that Game 4 was a fluke. In front of the home crowd, we'll see a totally different team and game out there, I'm confident...looking forward to Buffalo in the next round! :D

[parkwoodcaniac]

There is no place like home...be there or be square...

[Guyute]

A) thank God I don't have to come up with "sweep" banners! :D
B) airport mojo will do the trick.
C) devils played well, but it was their last hurrah.
D) GOTTA win at home on Mother's Day. no other way about it.
E) day full of drinkin sounds good. need to dig out a tarp and some rope just incase.

[Shell]

I will be there with my old "Caniac Mom" button on and a loud voice with lots of cheering.

I hope they do something like that for tomorrow as well, I wasn't a mom last time :spin:
we'll be there.. I imagine we'll try to get there early since time passes much quicker in the lot ;) All depends on Cole's nap schedule.
I definitely want to see the magical Canes back please.

[pharmkat]

Dear Hurricanes,

Ending this series at home tomorrow would make a wonderful graduation gift for me. I won't be too demanding. :p

Thanks,
Pharmkat

[raleighcanesfan]

Do it for my birthday! 29 years! wooooo...

Whitney needs to make sure Pierre stands on the bench for the pre-game interview so he can skate by. Don't mess with that Pierre...

Oops...I guess Tripp will be back tomorrow, right?

[Tricia]

While it would have certainly been nice to finish it up today, it's awesome to have the chance to finish it up at home (dang-it, I wanna gooooooo!!!!)

I'm jealous of everyone who will get to go! Praying for a win!!!

[CANESFREAKinDET]

OK Canes! You guys can DO this...imagine how GREAT it will be to knock out those idiots!! Think of never having to see Cam Janssen's ugly mug for the rest of the postseason!! Think of not having to listen to Marty's bawling after something doesn't go his way!! Think of the handshakes and think of how much MORE (not like we don't already) your fans will adore you!! JUST get to the next freakin round and make it tomorrow!! :beatup: Don't let the Devils think they're actually worth winning another game. You all saw those flukey goals!!
I know you guys can do it! Start another streak, put those Devils out of their misery (and their fans) and LET'S GO CANES!!! :D

[dflye]

Sad to say there still appear to be a ton of available seats on TicketMaster.

C'mon, everyone take their mother, wife, mother-in-law, grandmother, heck even take your ex-wife and treat them all to a fine Mother's Day game at the RBC! :kiss:

I'd take my MIL, but she is sick and has cancelled her usual Mother's Day festivities...which at least means I get more time before the game!

[Shell]

my mom will be there :D But she is a season ticket holder so not much of a surprise lol

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Dear Hurricanes,

Ending this series at home tomorrow would make a wonderful graduation gift for me. I won't be too demanding. :p

Thanks,
Pharmkat

What she said!

[caniac369]

Janssen is a @#$. I think being back in the RBC tommorrow with all ya'll cheering will be just what they need to wrap this baby up and put it to bed.

:nanner: WHOO HOO!! CO CANES!! :nanner:

[caniac_26]

I had no expectations for a sweep. Most teams facing elimination do not go gentle into that good night. The Devils played like they knew they had to. Too bad for them they didn't figure it out sooner! :D

Anyway, I'm looking forward to (hopefully) seeing a handshake line at *checks clock* tonight's game. The 'Canes didn't let the Moms down last go 'round, so I expect nothing short of stellar from all of them.

And how cool is it that I have no worries no matter who starts in goal for us?

GO 'CANES!!! (And Happy Mother's Day to all the LGC.com mommies!)

[CANESFREAKinDET]

Janssen is a @#$. I think being back in the RBC tommorrow with all ya'll cheering will be just what they need to wrap this baby up and put it to bed.

:nanner: WHOO HOO!! CO CANES!! :nanner:

Yes. Yes. Janssen is a FUGLY GOON. I know it's the reason he's sent out there, to go and pound guys, but EVERY time the camera panned to him I wanted to backhand him across his face, dropkick him, WHATEVER. :mad: Such a smug, pointless FARCE that man is. Not only that but half his hits could have been penalized for being away from the puck. Butthole. :evil: I hope he gets shut down by one of our boys! GO CANES!!

[IceSaber]

Look at it this way - today's game was the first they panned so tight in the camera that whitney couldn't do bit of skateby - tomorrow at home, the Where's Whitney MOJO is back as will be the Kam Cam - I'm even taking her to the morning skate...It's Staal good!

GO CANES!!

[Mona]

I think we will see a brand new team (in red) with a new attitude. Our players we so pissed yesterday for the way they played, the way Jersey played and the bullshi* calls. I except to see the guys come out firing and hitting. When Brindy was sitting on the bench at the end of the game chewing on his mouthguard, I told my buddies that he was thinking.... *these fuc*ers are gonna die* :D :D :D Look out for the determined Captain to kick some Brodeur ass.

Go Canes Go!!

oh and somebody...anybody please knock Janssen out... :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:

[Shell]

oh and somebody...anybody please knock Janssen out... :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:

I think you mooning him at the airport last night did the trick.. he's going down! ;)

[Mona]

oh and somebody...anybody please knock Janssen out... :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:

I think you mooning him at the airport last night did the trick.. he's going down! ;)

Dang... did you see me??? :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

To be a player I have seen so little, I really do despise him... you are right.. he will go down today... dirty thug.. :mad:

I do have to add one more thing.. I so hope at the end of tonight's game, they are showing "hand shakes" as part of the video on the jumbotron as we exit to BEAUTIFUL DAY... :spin: :spin: :spin:

[PennsylvaniaCanesFan]

Any indication who is getting the start in goal?

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Nausea setting in early. Don't know if it's the game, the walk across a stage I have to take, the fact that I have to restrain myself from kneeing my least favorite professor in the jewels when he hoods me today, or just that I haven't had breakfast. :D

We know the game we play when we work hard enough. That's all we have to do...out-work them. And I know we can.

Everyone cross your fingers that no one gets long winded on me today and causes me to miss puck drop! If you see some crazy woman in a cap and gown trying to change into a Canes jersey in her car riding up 401 at about 5:30 today...yeah, that'll be me. :beatup:

GO CANES!!!

Happy Mother's day to all the moms!

[PennsylvaniaCanesFan]

Just noticed...INHD1 is also broadcasting the Canes game tonight. Probally just the OLN feed in HD. Well I got my plans for the evening then.
:)

[Guyute]

Any indication who is getting the start in goal?

I'd be shocked if it wasn't Cam. I think the switch yesterday was to keep some of his confidence intact, and to let Gerber get a little work in since it's been 2 weeks.

[Mona]

Any indication who is getting the start in goal?

No official word but I believe everyone will expect to see #30 in goal for us.

Good luck SHC.. you worked hard.. Congrats! :spin:

[SoCalcaniac]

Second Mona's congrats to SHC- who's worked loooong and hard for this day! :D

Win it for your mamas boys- today is the day!

With all the usual symptoms, nerves, mild nausea and stress, I'm Staal good ;) Just need it to get to 7pm.


To all the Mom's: HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!!!!!!!!! Let's cap it off with a big ol WIN!

[apolinar]

SHC congrats! I'd like to know what your plans are now.

On Topic:

lets go canes
lets go CANES
lets GO CANES
LETS GO CANES!

Did tommy put up the pic of mojo queen yet???????????

I think today will be a tough game. Don't get too stressed if we don't see handshakes. We still have two more chances after that.

SHC, what would you recommend for Brindy so that chest shot doesn't hurt today? Lidocaine patch? ;)

[DevsCupChamps]

I was just wondering what you guys thought about Ward getting pulled so early. I know he had given up four goals on 17 shots or whatever but two of them were lucky bounces. The other two I guess he could have stopped but it happens sometimes. I just think it was too soon to jank him, personally. Also, your coach didn't really give him a great boost of confidence after the game. I bring this up here because I think Ward definately needs to start for you guys tonight. He is the guy that brought you here and within one game of eliminating the Devils and I don't understand why Lavi would even say "no comment" when asked about it. Anyway, I think tonight's game will be a good one as I'm sure you're team will come out firing. I just hope the Devils weather the storm without being down in a huge hole to start the game.

[NoVa Caniac]

I was just wondering what you guys thought about Ward getting pulled so early. I know he had given up four goals on 17 shots or whatever but two of them were lucky bounces. The other two I guess he could have stopped but it happens sometimes. I just think it was too soon to jank him, personally. Also, your coach didn't really give him a great boost of confidence after the game. I bring this up here because I think Ward definately needs to start for you guys tonight. He is the guy that brought you here and within one game of eliminating the Devils and I don't understand why Lavi would even say "no comment" when asked about it. Anyway, I think tonight's game will be a good one as I'm sure you're team will come out firing. I just hope the Devils weather the storm without being down in a huge hole to start the game.

It has always been Laviolette's practice to be very tight lipped about his line-up, especially the goalies. It doesn't really have anything to do with Cam. I'm sure he spoke to him one on one. I think it was good timing to pull Ward out when he did. He really had no chance on at least two of those goals, but you do want to protect his confidence (given his youth).

[StormChaserBH]

.... and given the back-to-back games, with the lost cause Saturday, it gives him more rest for today

[nccanes]

Well, since we aren't privy to what conversations Laviolette had with Ward following pulling him, or one the plane, we're all speculating.

Having said that, Laviolette knew there was going to be a game 5 (barring a miracle) and that it was coming 24 hours later. I think it was a wake up call to the guys in front of him as much as anything related to Cam. I think it was also an opportunity to get Gerber back in net and see some shots - and be able to gauge his form and game-readiness after 2 weeks off.

I think we'll see Cam today, but I guess we'll find out in about 5 hours.

[DevsCupChamps]

I see your points. I was just thinking that Ward won 7 straight, which to me means he should have the starting job locked up the rest of the way unless he has 2 or more bad games in a row. I also think that pulling a young goalie really early in a playoff game and then saying "no comment" when asked if he would be the starter for game 5 can have as much or more of a negative impact on his confidence than leaving him in there for even one more goal against. Remember that a young guy like him needs to experience everything to make him better prepared for the years ahead. Anyway, I happen to think he'll be fine but we'll see. Just wanted to get your thoughts.

[nccanes]

The "no comment" is SOP for Laviolette. I think the only time he's strayed from that all season was after the Canes clinched Round 1.

[nccanes]

Referees: Mike Leggo #3; Mick McGeough #19
Linesmen: Scott Driscoll #68; Jean Morin #97
Standby Officials: Dave Jackson #8; Steve Miller #89

[raleighcanesfan]

Mick McGeough #19

D'oh!

[Guyute]

McGoo and Leggo. O.M.F.G.

[CaniacKikiBB13]

Alright I just heard the "Na na na na hey hey hey goodbye" song on the radio and I'm taking it as a good sign about tonight...I'm pumped! :D Ahhh only 5 and 1/2 hours till game time...

LET'S GO 'CANES! And happy mother's day to all you moms! :)

[toastmasterbone]

McGoo-Goo Cluster may be okay, as I don't think he'll let the PIMs favor too heavily on one side of the ice. One thing about him, if one team gets a 5-3, the other will get one sooner or later. Haven't seen him much this year, but he may help keep the game in check. (This is the wishful thinking part of my brain speaking, and that part has been drinking rather heavily.)

Leggo, on the other hand, I wouldn't mind seeing meet with...say, a freakish zamboni accident.

[Staalgurl4ever]

Oh man I'm nervous. I'm nervous because the Devils are on a role and they were throwing our players around everywhere yesterday and I hope the guys will be strong. It said this morning in the N&O that Bret Hedican didn't play in the final 90 seconds of the game after taking a shot in the leg. I haven't heard anything about Brind'Amour since some of you who were at the airport said he was limping pretty badly. I can't take all the nervousness anymore.

[Mona]

Referees: Mike Leggo #3; Mick McGeough #19
Linesmen: Scott Driscoll #68; Jean Morin #97
Standby Officials: Dave Jackson #8; Steve Miller #89

If those mofos do anything to cost us, I don't know what I will do as well as the other 18,700+ friends of mine..... :mad: :mad: :mad:

Call it on both ends or don't call it at all.

and I have to add that the familiar feeling in the gut has set in. :sick:

[goalie33]

I see your points. I was just thinking that Ward won 7 straight, which to me means he should have the starting job locked up the rest of the way unless he has 2 or more bad games in a row. I also think that pulling a young goalie really early in a playoff game and then saying "no comment" when asked if he would be the starter for game 5 can have as much or more of a negative impact on his confidence than leaving him in there for even one more goal against. Remember that a young guy like him needs to experience everything to make him better prepared for the years ahead. Anyway, I happen to think he'll be fine but we'll see. Just wanted to get your thoughts.

Cam has plenty of playoff experience, albeit not at the NHL level. I'll admit to not being familiar with the ins and outs of his playoff records in the WHL, but I think between his demeanor during the game and his familiarity with Lavi's protocol, there are no damaged feelings.

Personally, when the third goal went in, I turned to my dad and said that if there was another, or a quick/marginal one in the second, Gerber should go in. It was obvious at that point that Cam wasn't doing much wrong, but that he just wasn't going to get lucky yesterday.

I'm a fan of changing goaltenders when something like that becomes obvious. Marty was obviously frustrated in Game 1, and it showed double after goal number six, when he pulled himself because Lou hadn't. That incident, though less tumultuous, brings to mind one of the most infamous non-yanks in memory, the regular season Roy/Tremblay debacle that led to a Stanley Cup for the Colorado Avalanche.

[HF]

There's really nothing to gain in letting him stay in and get shelled, and shake his confidence. Better to let him sit and rest and refocus for the next game. Plus, like I asked yesterday to someone with a little better view than I had, I'm not sure if they were playing hockey or rugby :mad: Hopefully they remember to peel the target off the back of Kevyn's helmet before the game tonight.

[Guyute]

MAJOR storms headed our way for the next couple of hours.
Tornado watch for just about all of NC until 10pm. :crazy:

one-inch size hail in FV recently. some bright purples on the radar. more storm I've seen in our area in a while (radar-wise anyway).
looks like what is purple/red right now should duck by the RBC... hopefully nothing behind it will be too bad.

[goalie33]

In other words...

God says "Go Canes."

[Guyute]

just walked out front to get groceries, and we have a Wicked black sky. :crazy:

[Alicia]

We've had some rough weather w/hail roll through here, but it all seems to be moving quickly.

[HF]

Rain is good luck.
And if there's a storm brewing well...
We're a force of nature and are being set upon by demons.
Some of us feel pretty strongly about that, eh?
I'm seriously thinking of bringing Otter out of her blankie for the game.
Hrm.

[Guyute]

OMG.

yeah, at least quarter-sized hail here... started Just as I was backing the car into the garage (so I could load cooler in the garage if it was raining).
stuff was coming down so hard and was so big I was looking for dents. couldn't close the garage door because the hail kept breaking the beam. had to grab the chain and yank it down manually, while getting Drilled. would bet I'll have some nice bruises on my legs later.

of course, as with any game day, we need Cole to get a nice full nap so he can make it through the game. he went out at 2pm. just an hour later, it sounds like 300 people are throwing rocks at hour house. needless to say he got up. /sigh.

[nccanes]

Wow - skies look darker here (N Ral), but nothing yet.

Of course, we just got home from the grocery store with tailgate supplies.


Okay - check that....Mr ncc reports rain (just as the car is loaded).

We'll head out soon anyway I think - the arena doors open at 5:30 worst case, lol.

[LostTexan]

The wind has picked up a little by me (which is like 5 minutes from the RBC Center) and the sky is darkening but it looks like most of the storms are going southeast of the stadium so hopefully it wont effect the partying in the parking lot. I should be out there around 5:00, they are doing a lawn party again right?


Edit: The rain is just starting at my house.

[Staalgurl4ever]

I think it should be gone by 7.

[Guyute]

they're tracking several "rotations" in the area. one funnel cloud was spotted in durham cty right by orange.

might be a little worried to be in a parking lot between durham/wake right now... :eek:

[HF]

Karma maybe? My WB affiliate is showing that dreadful "Whatever it Takes" movie right now :laugh:

[PennsylvaniaCanesFan]

I need to quit pacing for the next hour and a half. It's not going to make the game start any sooner.

[alison]

when I visited my mom for mother's day today, she told me that she saw Tripp at the gym this morning (they've been running into each other on Sunday mornings and typically exchange a few minutes of convo about the Canes). She and Tripp left in agreement that tonight's the night that the 'Canes close out the series :D

[CanesChic]

Ohh, the weather has me in a fighting mood.

*Singing Garth Brooks 'The Thunder Rolls'*

Six thirty in the evening
Not a Devils fan in sight
The city's lookin' like a battlestage
Ready for the fight
Raindrops on the windshield,
There's a storm moving in.
They’re heading into a fifth game
That never should have been.
And the thunder rolls.
And the thunder rolls.

Every car flag is flying
Across the RBC parking lot
Everyone is holding their breath
Stomachs in a knot.
Relying on the Captain
Led by the Kid
Prayin' that the Superstar
Will put the Devils on a skid
And the thunder rolls.
And the thunder rolls.

(Chorus)
The thunder rolls
And the Hurricane strikes.
Another playoff game
After a sleepless night,
As the storm blows on
Out of control
Deep in our hearts
The thunder rolls.

We’re waitin' in the stands
Til the warriors arrive
The Battle between Good and Bad
And only the strong survive
Through all the wind and rain
A strange new fever grows
And the lightnin' flashes in their eyes
And the Hurricanes all know
And the thunder rolls
And the thunder rolls

*chorus*

The game gets underway
The crowd holds its breath
Smashing in the corners
The Devils season falls to its death
There is another day waiting
Another fight to win
The Sabres are standing ready
And the next battle begins

(yes, I'm bored...)

[caniac_26]

^ CC, that is so cool! I'm not a huge Garth fan, but I do know that song. Wish you could be here when we close this thing out.

GO 'CANES!! :spin:

*logs out for the evening and leaves for the game*

[caniac369]

Second Mona's congrats to SHC- who's worked loooong and hard for this day! :D

I third it!! I know Ya'll won't see this until later, but I think the rain, hail and wind are in line for this to all be over with.

[CANESFREAKinDET]

Second Mona's congrats to SHC- who's worked loooong and hard for this day! :D

I third it!! I know Ya'll won't see this until later, but I think the rain, hail and wind are in line for this to all be over with.

Yes, congrats, SHC!! You're awesome! :D

I have an upset tummy before this game, and i really really hope our guys come out fighting. *crosses fingers* We need to clinch this at home, boys!

Ah, and the weather is CRAZY up here too, it's been raining and storming for a straight week. No floods where I live, though it's getting annoying. next week is going to be the same way. Rain ALL week. :sad: At least I don't have any pressing plans besides working!!

LET'S GO CANES!! BEAT THE DEVILS!!! :evil: :beatup:

[caneshockeychick]

GAME ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LET'S GO CANES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Romney3921]

Very nice, CanesChic! :spin:

Where was Ray??? I saw Cam, but no Whitney!

[PennsylvaniaCanesFan]

This could be another long game...

[caneshockeychick]

^^On OLN I saw Recchi but no Whitney...


Frickin Gionta...I have always hated him...reminds me of a flea :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:

[caneshockeychick]

THANK YOU C WARD!!!!!!!!!!!!

Good PK!!!

[CanesChic]

Thanks guys...

And no. It's early. They can't do the same thing in our house.

Now we hold them and attack.

Nice job, Cam.

[PennsylvaniaCanesFan]

Devil's are outskating us again. We have on the D all game.

[PennsylvaniaCanesFan]

There we go...!!!

[CanesChic]

Well, we HAVE been on the PK for 4 of the first 8 minutes, so we have had to play on our heels.

Nice PK...now lets play a little more disciplined.

These ref's are going to kill me, literally. We've already proved that we don't draw viewership well even playing NJ, so what's the point of deliberately keeping the Devs in it, League? HUH???

[caneshockeychick]

WOOOOOOOOOOO WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

WTG CULLEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :huh: at least what's OLN's announcers say. I thought it was Frankie

[PennsylvaniaCanesFan]

Double Post

[Romney3921]

Whew! That's better!

[CanesChic]

WHOOOHOOOOOOO.......

Atta way boys....bring it home in our house...

[NoVa Caniac]

WTF!!!!!!!!


OLN is blocking out the game in Virginia Beach!!!! I don't get FSN South!!!!!!!! Center Ice is not showing anything!!!!!!!!! :mad: :mad:



Look like it's me and Chuckie Kaiton going the distance!!


GO CANES!!!!!!!!

[PennsylvaniaCanesFan]

Your not missing much. Canes are being out played all around...badly. Someone needs to wake them up. No puck control. No hustle. Stupid penalties. OLN guys even said Devils owning the Canes now.

[CanesChic]

IS someone KIDDING ME with the $%$#%^& penalties.

Check the darned tax returns of the refs this year...they are being paid by the Devs..


It's all right....just hold em, just hold em....

[caneshockeychick]

SON OF A B*%#&!!!!!!!!!!!

Can we not stay out of the Penalty box???? :mad: :mad: :mad:

[NoVa Caniac]

I can hear the crowd chanting

REFS YOU SUCK!!!

[caneshockeychick]

And we survive the 1st...Love the hitting guys but be careful who and how you hit ;)

[Caniac]

THE DAMNED BLIND REF STOPPED PLAY WITH A LOOSE PUCK SITTING 2 FEET FROM THE GOAL LINE

:fire:

[PennsylvaniaCanesFan]

^ See Cullen blow a gasket when the ref blew the whistle?

The Canes arrived for the last 2 minutes of the period. That's how we have to play.

[petecaniac]

Well we were lucky to get out of the 1st tied 1-1. The refs are really giving NJ ample opportunity on the PP and with that early whiste near the end of the 1st. I think the guys look good tonight. Looking forward to the 2nd!

[raleighcanesfan]

^^On OLN I saw Recchi but no Whitney...

Ray was on FSN. Seems like only a Tripp thing. He skated back and forth a few times, and Tripp said (without even seeing him) 'Good to see Whitney hanging around too--good karma for the Canes'

I live for that!!

[NoVa Caniac]

OLN is showing Game 5 of the '02 Finals where I live.........

They REALLY want jinx us...........


BAS%$&DS!!!!!!!!

[NoVa Caniac]

^^On OLN I saw Recchi but no Whitney...

Ray was on FSN. Seems like only a Tripp thing. He skated back and forth a few times, and Tripp said (without even seeing him) 'Good to see Whitney hanging around too--good karma for the Canes'

I live for that!!



That Rocks!!!

[caneshockeychick]

^^On OLN I saw Recchi but no Whitney...

Ray was on FSN. Seems like only a Tripp thing. He skated back and forth a few times, and Tripp said (without even seeing him) 'Good to see Whitney hanging around too--good karma for the Canes'

I live for that!!

Well, this is good karma!! yeah

[CanesChic]

C'mon Justin.....lets net one.

[caneshockeychick]

Well I'll give that dive a 9.7 Geez

[HF]

Flop around like a flounder much, Marty?
:mad: *mutter* :mad:

[NoVa Caniac]

We may have to win this one on a shortie........ :mad:

[captainlou]

Just gotta say, that goalie intereference penalty on you guys was a BS call.

Sorry bout that one

wasn't a dive... just doin the flop

[CanesChic]

Great form, a little bit of a flop...but I'd give him an 8 on that dive.

[PennsylvaniaCanesFan]

Not total BS. There was contact there. The refs are calling this one very tight. No benfit of the doubt calls (no or calls).

[CanesChic]

Nice kill....

Justin, you still have a big one coming....5:38 baby...

[NoVa Caniac]

Sounds like Commodore is getting some SOG. Love to see him get the winner!

[NoVa Caniac]

FINALLY!! A Cane's PP


C'MON BOYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[PennsylvaniaCanesFan]

:spin: :spin: :spin:

Nice setup there...and great finish.

[caneshockeychick]

WOOOOOOOO WOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

YEAH STILLMAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :beer:

[NoVa Caniac]

WWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[CanesChic]

Oh my god, that was sooo weird...I was telling everyone here Justin would score at 5:38....and Justin made the pass at 5:40..see the post above made before the play??


Holy crap. Hee hee.

[caneshockeychick]

And thats another POWER PLAY GOAL for the Canes!!!!!!!!!

[caneshockeychick]

And another PP for the Canes....come one guys, get one more!!!

[HF]

The camera really likes this guy in the Whalers jersey and the hot pink curly wig.
:eek2:

[NoVa Caniac]

'Bout time we get some freakin' calls!

[PennsylvaniaCanesFan]

JWill headed straight to the locker room...he didn't look that bad though.

[HF]

He's back out now tho. Maybe knocked the equipment funny. Had to do to adjusting :beatup:

[caneshockeychick]

Go Staal Go!!!

Yep, It Staal Good :smoke:

[HF]

I *REEEEEAAAALLLLYYYY* dislike this White punk.
Someone tell him the 70's are over please.

[caneshockeychick]

Great period for our guys!!!!

[HF]

Just one more.
Need one more.
Don't wanna go back to New Jersey.
Devils are ebbil.

[CanesChic]

20 more minutes....c'mon boys...

Nice 2nd...liking the way they are moving the puck...

[PennsylvaniaCanesFan]

Good period. Kept the tempo up. Not too much to complain about.

[camward=playoffs]

LETS DO IT BOYS! LETS GO CANES! LETS GO CANES! LETS GO CANES!

[HF]

Very happy to see Cam is standing up to them.
Was kinda worried the running and shelling yesterday would shake him up :sad:
Really really glad to see he's back to his calm collected puck deflecting self :D

[petecaniac]

I *REEEEEAAAALLLLYYYY* dislike this White punk.
Someone tell him the 70's are over please.

LOL...I have to agree...He's kinda got a Freddie Mercury "We Will Rock You" mustache thing going on :sick:

[NoVa Caniac]

20 minutes to the conference finals!!!!!!!!!

KEEP THE PEDAL TO THE METAL BOYS!!!!!!


LET'S GO CANES!!!!

[HF]

Rumor has it that the Devils fans are abandoning ship on their boards and in their chat. Amazing dedication, there :sick:

Come on guys, one more period. 20 more minutes. Stay out of the box, and make Marty cry.

:crazy:

[caneshockeychick]

All right...let's own the 3rd!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Bridgestreetrun]

'06 Hurricanes May Hit New Target: The Northeast

This is the present #1 story on ABC News.com-double meaning for us Caniacs ;)

[Caniac]

Everytime Marty goes behind the net and one of our guys pressures him, I keep expecting a flop if we so much as sneeze at him...

[NoVa Caniac]

Chuck Kaiton just called Cam Janssen a "clown" and a "fool" for his missed hit on Wallin..........priceless. :D

[HF]

WTF did they have to show that.
I swear some days I want to smack someone.

[Caniac]

He certainly looked like a complete idiot. He came all the way from across the ice and completely missed the hit. If he'd made it, it would've been charging.

Moron.

[caneshockeychick]

WTF did they have to show that.
I swear some days I want to smack someone.

Well they've worn out the Ron Francis and Shane Willis hits from Stevens.

[PennsylvaniaCanesFan]

The WIZARD!!!!

[Caniac]

SCORE!!!!

THE WIZARD COMES THROUGH!!!!!

3-1

[caneshockeychick]

WOOOOOOOOO WOOOOOOOOOOOOOO


GO RAY GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[camward=playoffs]

RAAAAAAYYYYYYYY :GOES FREAKING NUTS YELLING "WOOO" AROUND HIS HOUSE:

[Tricia]

YAY!!!!!!
Thank goodness!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[NoVa Caniac]

EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND!!!!!!!!!!!!

[camward=playoffs]

here that sound? its the sound of don cherry getting sized up for a robe

[ONeillsNo1Fan]

That was a beaaaaautiful pass by Weight!

Yaaaaaaaaaaay! Go boys!

[caneshockeychick]

here that sound? its the sound of don cherry getting sized up for a robe

OOOH I'd forgotten about that ;)

[NoVa Caniac]

here that sound? its the sound of don cherry getting sized up for a robe

Right you are!!! Thanks for the reminder.


By the way, did anyone hear about Paul Maurice picking the 'Canes to win the cup?

Pretty cool/classy

[camward=playoffs]

mike hasn't ;)

[PennsylvaniaCanesFan]

^^^ Fill the rest of us in.

[camward=playoffs]

don cherry made a bet with mike commadore that if the canes won he'd wear a 22 bathrobe with a big red wig,....hnic is going to fun in about a day or two

[ONeillsNo1Fan]

:laugh: Were they cheering "We want Buffalo!"?

[Solracer]

WhoHoo.. I feel this pic is appropriate, I took this before game today as my dad was leaving

My Father and My 10 day old Daughter...
Guess his favorite player!
http://www.tksax.com/whitney.jpg

[PennsylvaniaCanesFan]

Bret Hedican?

[Solracer]

Bret Hedican?

Nooo guess again!!! :) :D

[netterau]

i cannot watch this game since no channel is showing it here in sweden... but from the sounds of it (yes i am having a date with chuck with the letter k) andrew ladd is playing very well tonight too. He did get an assist on the whitney goal and from what i saw in that dismal loss last night he was the only good player in carolina (well, apart from gerber...)

go ladd!

[caneshockeychick]

Oh geez, not Stillman :sad:

[PennsylvaniaCanesFan]

Looked pretty bad.

[Caniac]

He'll be ok. He'll have 5 days rest if we close this one out.

[gocaneshockey]

i hope he is going to be ok :crazy: :sad:

[Solracer]

That Stinks... I hope hiss Knee really did not pop... :(

[camward=playoffs]

nj is starting to play like a 3 day old sloppy joe

[caneshockeychick]

nj is starting to play like a 3 day old sloppy joe

Well if they can't beat us guess they'll beat us up (or try anyway) :beatup:

[Caniac]

And now the power's gone out!

The Canes have brought all the lines down!

[ONeillsNo1Fan]

Power outage!!!!! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

[NoVa Caniac]

Some Devils fan snuck down to the power grid at RBC.....They'll try anything....coz they're :crazy: :crazy:

[HF]

They pulled Marty with 2:00 left

[camward=playoffs]

awww martin looked so sad on the bench, poor guy

[Caniac]

I want at least one empty netter.

[Solracer]

Thats was wierd... ( how dark was it in there...) I still wounder how the lights can go out and the scoreboard stay on.

[camward=playoffs]

wish granted,..series folks

[caneshockeychick]

That's the night that the lights went out on the Devils....That's the night they scored on Marty Brodeur

[PennsylvaniaCanesFan]

TURN OUT THE LIGHTS...THE PARTY'S OVER

[Caniac]

Hahaha!!!

ERIC STAAL WITH A TOUGH GOAL!!!

;)

[HF]

*giggle*

[camward=playoffs]

That's the night that the lights went out on the Devils....That's the night they scored on Marty Brodeur

you got to that before i did

[caneshockeychick]

I want at least one empty netter.

You got it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

it staal good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Solracer]

Yea Baby! Way to close it out at home for once!!! :)

[camward=playoffs]

BUFFALO,....COME OUT AND PLAYYYYY

[caneshockeychick]

Now, the Sabres!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[NoVa Caniac]

BRING ON THE SABRES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Jareddragoo]

Way to go Canes. Let's get Buffalo

[netterau]

BRING 'EM ON!!!!! :beatup: :smoke:

[PennsylvaniaCanesFan]

Great game for 2 periods. 1st was not the best Canes hockey. 2nd and 3rd they turned it around big time. I was doubtful after the 1st, but the 2nd and 3rd was Canes hockey at it's best.

[ONeillsNo1Fan]

:nanner::nanner::nanner::nanner::nanner::nanner::n anner::nanner::nanner::nanner::nanner::nanner::nan ner:

Seeing Cam and Marty made me cry...what a moment that must've been for Cam.

OMG WE WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOON!!!!!!!!!

WE WANT BUFFALO! WE WANT BUFFALO!!!

[captainlou]

Oh well... thats done.



I'll finish out my time here by qouting Gregg "Opie" Hughes when he met Peter Jennings:

"Good Luck, Bro"

[Caniac]

Thanks!

Good luck next year.

[raleighcanesfan]

It was my only birthday wish!

Check out my birthday fruit pizza--red strawberries, black (blueberries), puck candles, and CAM in the middle!

http://www.carolinashearers.com/images/canescake.jpg

[DevsCupChamps]

Well you guys played another great game. Your arena is a house of horrors for us. I wish the Devils would have put up a better fight in this game but credit your team for that as well. They turned it up and outworked and outhustled the Devils but most importantly, they were sharper. All these things are the mark of a good team and the better team definitely won this series. My only little consolation was that they won big when I went to the game on Saturday. I wanted to wish you guys luck (even though I will be rooting for Buffalo, sorry but I really hate your team now). This is a great team you guys have and I only hope that its continued success will help grow the game of hockey in non-traditional hockey markets. I might come back now and again and post some of my thoughts, if you guys don't mind. I'd also like to thank you for your hospitalities. Cheers.

[raleighcanesfan]

Cheers.

I was hoping you'd show up. Seeing as we don't know much about hockey down in deese here parts (per your comments on the 'other' board), we're glad to see you go.

Go Canes GO....

[Caniac]

^^ I respect what you've said in both places. You are welcome here anytime.

Good luck in the offseason and for next season. We certainly haven't seen the last of a strong NJ team.

Cheers.

[DevsCupChamps]

Cheers.

I was hoping you'd show up. Seeing as we don't know much about hockey down in deese here parts (per your comments on the 'other' board), we're glad to see you go.

Go Canes GO....

Listen, when I keep reading from people that were down for the first two games that they were constantly being asked about the rules and the game in general, then I will assume that a lot of people down there aren't familiar with the game. I'm not trying to knock you guys as fans and I've never posted any insults directed at Hurricanes fans. Not anywhere.

[CanesChic]

Well you guys played another great game. Your arena is a house of horrors for us. I wish the Devils would have put up a better fight in this game but credit your team for that as well. They turned it up and outworked and outhustled the Devils but most importantly, they were sharper. All these things are the mark of a good team and the better team definitely won this series. My only little consolation was that they won big when I went to the game on Saturday. I wanted to wish you guys luck (even though I will be rooting for Buffalo, sorry but I really hate your team now). This is a great team you guys have and I only hope that its continued success will help grow the game of hockey in non-traditional hockey markets. I might come back now and again and post some of my thoughts, if you guys don't mind. I'd also like to thank you for your hospitalities. Cheers.

Thanks for the kind words - we're super proud of our team...back to the home ice mojo...and see ya around!!

But if you root for Buffalo, we'll beat you twice. ;)

Hee hee....

GO CANES...LET'S GO TO BUF-FAL-O!!!!

[StormShaman]

Oh well... thats done.



I'll finish out my time here by qouting Gregg "Opie" Hughes when he met Peter Jennings:

"Good Luck, Bro"

That's OK, you've got your three cups and your sausages to keep you warm during the offseason.

[raleighcanesfan]

No problem. Just tired of the whole, 'Carolina has a hockey team?' vibe. A lot of us are former Northerners who followed Northern teams.

It's great to bring in interest to non-hockey markets. It's good for the game. If we keep an elite number, hockey won't survive. We need these 'border' teams to generate interest. Look what TB did. Look what the CA teams are doing.

Tix on sale tomorrow at 10AM. Looks like 70 is cheapest.

[EliasIsDaMan]

Hey all,

Just wanted to congratluate you guys. Its so tough going down to you guys but we went down to a hell of a team. You guys were clearly the dominate team and you guys have been doing awesome all season. Best of luck in the next round..its going to be a terrific series. I wish the best to you guys.

Patrick

[Caniac]

Hey thanks!

Game 2 and 3 were hard fought against an awesome Devils team that could have easily gone the other way.

You guys should be set in the offseason and most likely will be back next season as strong or stronger.

Coming back from down 19 points to win your division was very impressive, and Marty proved he can win 40+ without Scott Stevens or Niedermeyer...

Nothing to hang your heads about!

Cheers!

[raleighcanesfan]

Game 2 and 3 were hard fought against an awesome Devils team that could have easily gone the other way.

You guys should be set in the offseason and most likely will be back next season as strong or stronger.

Amen to that! Phew, it was tough, even in 5 games. I wonder if that run before running into the CamWall wore them out?

That Cam Jannsen (wasn't that a children's lit series???) has all the potential of being a great agitator down the road. And if they make some key signings, they'll ride Brodeur right back to the playoffs again.

[icestorm253]

GO CANES!! :spin: :spin:
That game was awesome!!!
Although, I am a little worried about Stillman, has anyone heard anything?

[EliasIsDaMan]

Game 2 and 3 were hard fought against an awesome Devils team that could have easily gone the other way.

You guys should be set in the offseason and most likely will be back next season as strong or stronger.

Amen to that! Phew, it was tough, even in 5 games. I wonder if that run before running into the CamWall wore them out?

That Cam Jannsen (wasn't that a children's lit series???) has all the potential of being a great agitator down the road. And if they make some key signings, they'll ride Brodeur right back to the playoffs again.

Damn you guys are too nice! lol...thanks for the words of encouragment..now go enjoy this win and have a beer on me!! hehe

Smack them sabres around!

[Caniac]

^^ Haven't heard anything on Stillman yet. He'll have 5 days to recover, as long as it isn't anything serious...

[G-Vegas Caniac]

I love these Hurricanes!!! Great win tonight! Now let's go get Buffalo!!!!!


LET'S GO CANES AGAINST BUFFALO!!!!!!!! GO GET'EM BOYS!

[PennsylvaniaCanesFan]

Key to winning against Buffalo?
Keep me away from the arena.
I go...Canes lose bad. I watch the game at home, Canes win.

[AbNormal27]

THIRD ROUND BOUND! Nuff said.

Aaryn

[CaniacKikiBB13]

WOO! Just got back from the game...had to stop for a victory milkshake. :D What a game. 1st period wasn't our best, but we dominated the 2nd and 3rd. Everyone played good...especially Ladd and LaRose.

And the crowd was awesome! My ears are ringing and my throat is sore...kudos to the fans who took the time to make the big signs that said something like "if you can still speak after you have left the arena you are a failure as a caniac" and held them at the entrances. Loved the "We want Buffalo" chant as well...and seeing Erik Cole without the neck brace was very nice. What was with the mini blackout? The video goal judges quick shut the window and were peering out like the world was coming to an end! :laugh:

Hope Stillman's alright...I heard on the Aftermath that he's limping around the locker room without crutches...glad he has 6 days to rest.

[alison]

Hope Stillman's alright...I heard on the Aftermath that he's limping around the locker room without crutches...glad he has 6 days to rest.

On the drive back I heard the same thing...someone mentioned that Stillman heard/felt a "pop" :eek: I suppose we'll just have to wait and see...

[PennsylvaniaCanesFan]

"Pops" are bad. Hope it wasn't an ACL.

[VandyCane]

WOOOHOOOO! I told y'all that Mother's Day hockey is good karma! That was tons of fun. The refs truly sucked but we won despite them. Mr. Magoo was up to his usual blind shenanigans.

Definitely very loud there tonight. I thought the chant was "Bring on Buffalo"; much fun to hear. I loved witnessing a post-series "handshake", first time ever for me! :D

Now to get all my trash talking ready for my Buffalo in-laws and friends!! :beatup: :angel:

[guinevere]

Talk about a comeback for our little goalie that could. If we took away the first 57 seconds of the game, the little guy would have had a shut out. And the defense holding them to so few shots in the second and third?
I'm so hoarse. :spin:

[ssangste]

wooohooo... that's what I like to see! My ears are still ringing, my throat hurts, and friends could see me high 5'ing everyone from the back row in the upper level at the other end of the rink! :)

We won in spite of the refs being on NJ's payroll this evening... the officiating has been terrible all around since the playoffs started... but Magoo and Lego Blockhead need to sit and never see an NHL ice surface again... Were they ever terrible this evening... even the linesmen were awful.... they were trying to give NJ the advantage by allowing them to dictate things in the face off circle, couldn't get out of their own way again and again...

On to Buffalo... that's gonna be one heck of a series.... we need to keep up the speed to play with Buffalo....

[ONeillsNo1Fan]

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

BADA-BING! HURRICANES ICE DEVILS IN FIVE

[Fghtr4jc]

wow what an amazing game, ive been a fan for 6 years and that was my first playoff game, that "bring on buffalo" chant was amazing except now i have no voice :) plus, that street hockey outside was amazing, this little 11 yr old was like a little doug weight the way he would pass the puck around. have a great night guys, BRING ON BUFFALO!

[CanesChic]

On the CH.com boards someone reported that CBC just said the report from the lockerroom was that Stillman had twisted his knee a bit, but should be ok for Buffalo...anyone else hear anything?

And anyone see Don Cherry in the robe?? I'm dying to see that. :laugh:

[nohuiam]

"bring on buffalo" was loud and clear on the telecast.

i think back to the "goal" chant of game 2 and it rhymes with cole. just a subliminal message for those of you who like to start cheers and chants. other than that, the "goal" chant just seems like great mojo. it should be brought out more often, like when we want/need a goal or we want to salute cole. tomahawk chop/goal signal and all.

what a game.

[ontheglass]

Just Freakin AWESOME!!! Just getting home and I am so happy that I didn't have to fly out tonight and was able to see history and a beat-down, even the refs couldn't pull it out for NJ. (They should have had sticks, seemed like we were on a 2-man disadvantage for the first two periods.)

Great comeback from last night, lots of energy and lots of positives (other that Cory, hopefully he'll be back). Just freakin WOW!!! I'm just amazed how we were down 11-5 SOG's after the 1st and late in the 3rd we had a 31-18 SOG advantage.

Buffalo will be a test, but looking forward to a good series. BRING ON BUFFALO...GO CANES!!!

[goalie33]

FANTASTIC GAME.

Awesome job by all the Canes to limit the Devils to SEVEN shots in the last forty minutes.

The Devils' goal came from the luckiest bounce of the entire series, and as soon as Cam gloved the rebound shot a minute later, I knew he was good to go.

The passing on the Stillman goal was heavenly, and Weight's no-look to the Wizard was just as good.

The Devils flat out quit with five minutes to go.

BTW, the power didn't go out...I think Pete Soto was jumping around too much and hit the wrong button, because the little shades that covered the lights rotated down out of nowhere; the lights were on the entire time.

[apolinar]

I thought that was just symbolism for "lights out new jersey."

Total neutral and defensive zone domination for 2 periods. Loved it.

[caniac369]

OMG!! OMG!! OMG!! :nanner: That was so awesome!!

Ok, now to hit the net for a crazy deal on a plane ticket for this weekend!!

Also from CH.com
SEND US YOUR PLAYOFF FAN PHOTOS!
TOP THREE SUBMISSIONS WILL EARN GREAT HURRICANES PRIZES!

Somebody took a great shot of Kat & I at the tailgate last weekend... :spin:

[goalie33]

BTW, that dead puck during the first that Cullen went ballistic over?

I had a clear view of it, with 4-6 inches of empty ice in every direction, from 328E.

:eek:

[puck_it]

same view from 333

[drwFischerFan2]

I haven't posted here in forever, but I just thought I would say congrats!

The Canes/Sabres series should be a really entertaining. Although I am a current Michigan State student, and want to support former Spartan Ryan Miller, I still think that the Canes will prevail. Go Canes! :beatup:

[IceSaber]

Let's hear it for Michigan State _ GO SPARTANS! - Oh yeah - I'm the only Alum here.... I suspend all Ryan Miller support from here on out. GO CANES!!!

Oh yeah - And I think I have that puck free and clear on film....

[caniac_26]

From the Yahoo! recap:

Referee Mike Leggo made an interesting call late in the first period, stopping play even though the puck was loose beside Brodeur. The goalie was prone on his back, and Cullen was furiously poking at the puck when the whistle blew.

So, "interesting" is the PC equivalent of "boneheaded"?

[SouthernHockeyChick]

That is the BEST graduation present EVER!!! :spin: :spin:

I didn't think anything could top Monday night but man, this may have. I am amazed at the way this team is playing. I know some people thought they looked like crap in the first. I thought they were awesome, considering. NJ was coming HARD, we had the refs tilting the ice in their direction like nothing I've ever seen, and still, we came out tied at 1-1. That was a total victory for this team, IMO. And then we took over in the second and third.

Amazing. Absolutely amazing.

I sure hope there is nothing serious wrong with Stillman's knee. That would be one helluva loss.

God, I love this team.

[puck_it]

I sure hope there is nothing serious wrong with Stillman's knee. That would be one helluva loss.

what do you mean? he doesnt do anything!

[SouthernHockeyChick]

:laugh: :laugh:

[toastmasterbone]

And the crowd was awesome! My ears are ringing and my throat is sore...

My wife asked me in the car, "Did it seem as loud as it did the other night?" She had to ask me twice, since I hadn't heard her.

Well if Mother Nature had anything to say about tonight's game, I think the storms today were as good an indication that we'd get the win as any.
Fun: Explaining hail to a 2 year old.
Not Fun: Trying to get off the porch and to the car with a 2-year-old in a hail storm.

[dflye]

BTW, that dead puck during the first that Cullen went ballistic over?

I had a clear view of it, with 4-6 inches of empty ice in every direction, from 328E.

:eek:
Ballistic is almost an understatement, I thought he was going to tear the head off of the nearest ref he could latch onto, then proceed to stuff the puck and then Marty into the opening! :eek2:

[SouthernHockeyChick]

^Now THAT would have been entertaining!

And he's usually so....so....Minnesota!

[nccanes]

SHC and CL have already heard my story, but I decided during the first intermission to see about getting my "plain" home red sweater personalized. The jersey story across from the Deck hooked me up - I literally, was able to hit the bathroom, then deposit my jersey with them, and retreive it before the 2nd period began. My first ever personalized jersey.

Oh - whose name did I get you ask? None other than Cory Stillman #61 who scored the game winning goal just a few moments later. Woo hoo.

SoCal, did you see me "displaying" it for you in my typical post-game dance?

Wonderful moment to witness. Crowd was awesome - they were into every face off, every touch of the puck it seemed.

Amazing. :D

[IceStorm]

What a tremendous performance from the Canes. Clinching at home on Mother's Day, just fantastic.

I have some co-workers who are Sabres fans, and they've already called to starting the smack talking. I can't wait for the Canes to shut them up. It should be a great series.

One game at a time.......GO CANES!!! :D

[caniac369]

Tonight, we celebrate. Next few days we revel and then we prepare for it to start all over on Saturday... It is the game that never ends!!! :crazy:

[SouthernHockeyChick]

E....you sure your jersey didn't twist his knee for him? :beatup:



I meant to say "thanks" for all the graduation wishes, too! You guys are awesome. Today was really only the doctoral hooding...tomorrow is the commencement where I get the actual piece of paper! WOOOO! And I don't have to skip out early on the festivities!!

I thought of putting a big Canes logo on the top of the stupid hat for the big walk. Hmmm. :evil:

[CANESFREAKinDET]

WHOOOOO my first REAL game wearing my spiffy sorta-new Brind'Amour jersey!! :D :D

MAN, Canes were simply awesome, and the fans sounded fantastic! What a way to advance, and can't wait for the next matchup, bring it, Buffalo!!!!]

GO CANES!!!

:spin:

[nccanes]

E....you sure your jersey didn't twist his knee for him? :beatup:



Hush. ;) Don't rain on my parade! :p

It was a big moment (ur, period) for me. :D

[dflye]

The only let-down for me is that I didn't get back to the auction booth in time to up my bid on the 'Signed and Framed 2003-2004 Player Card Proof Sheet' :mad:

Ended up being the 2nd highest bidder (if you discount the person who didn't leave their phone number between my bid of $1200 and the winning bid of $1500)

Gotta remember to either bid WAY higher than the previous bid, or get there before the 2nd intermission hits! :cry:

[apolinar]

That auction got out of hand. People blocking a sheet to prevent more bidders or bid offs as the time ticked down. Savages. (Don't worry, I was going for the bulls jersey, not the game-worn Wallin. He's safe.) I had the highest bid with 30 seconds left then the savages wrote in their bids. That's ok it's charity and I wasn't much in the mood to bid off.

[CanesChic]

SHC -

Congrats!!!!! Great day all around, huh?

And Ice -

For the photo submission you should send in the one of little Kam watching big Cam. That one gets me every time.

[Canesluver]

Wooooooooooooo!!! :nanner:

Y'all--- I started to cry when Whitney scored!! It wasn't until that moment that I really thought the win was possible.

Obviously, we are a team of destiny -- Absolutely!!
:beatup:


Woooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!
:nanner:

(O.K.... guess I need to start a Round 3 smack talk thread! :D)

[caniac369]

(O.K.... guess I need to start a Round 3 smack talk thread! :D)

I was wondering when you were going to get on and start one up!! ;)



Ugh- cheapest plane ticket for this weekend is $450... I'll keep lookin!! :D

[nccanes]

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[Guyute]

man that was fun :D

well, aside from me praying that I'd catch McGoo in a dark alley....
I have Never seen anything like that first period. wow.

we beat the Devils and the Refs tonight.... badly. way to go boys!!

E- got your jersey stitched in about a period? that's pretty crazy.
oh well, time to crash. see y'all on Saturday! :D

[ONeillsNo1Fan]

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[nccanes]

In an intermission! A bathroom break, drop the jersey off, a beer stop, and picked it up. Managed to get back to my seat by the first stoppage in the 2nd.

They don't do stitching there - they just iron on the numbers and nameplates. It looks fine. I'll show it off at Game 1 of the ECF (oh, I mean PGEs). ;)

[caniac369]

Ole Marty looks like he's biting his lip...

[Guyute]

In an intermission! A bathroom break, drop the jersey off, a beer stop, and picked it up. Managed to get back to my seat by the first stoppage in the 2nd.

They don't do stitching there - they just iron on the numbers and nameplates. It looks fine. I'll show it off at Game 1 of the ECF (oh, I mean PGEs). ;)

ahh, iron ons. that makes more sense. :) was wondering if they had a sweatshop under the RBC or something. lol

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Seemed like Marty couldn't get away fast enough. I'd hoped he'd give Cam a little more time. He seemed to hug him pretty tight, though.

[apolinar]

Ward was like Aaryn Meeting Ronnie Francis in a chris Farley esque way. He had this goofy smile and didn't know how to pat or hug his idol, or ask him for his autograph. Marty's body language said it all. "Get me outta here".

[HF]

Glad I wasn't the only one who thought Marty was just trying to get away.

[CanesChic]

Ok, does this seem perceived wrong on my part - if so lemme know cause I sure hope so. I was kinda disappointed that Marty patted Cam on the back and barely looked him in the eye at the end. Cam has been waiting for this moment for so long, that I just thought maybe Cam deserved a few more words or at least a look in the eye...
Cam seemed to seem pretty psyched up for it, and Marty..well, I dunno..it just maybe was the capper to all his griping this series that ticked me off.

[CanesChic]

^ Was typing that as y'all were discussing amongst yourselves. Glad to see I am not alone on this.

[Guyute]

guy probly had a ho waiting with a few bottles of liquor and was anxious to get his offseason started.

yeah, lost almost all respect for him this series. will always be a great goalie.. but, other than that.... blah.

Cam deserved more than 4 seconds.

[HF]

Lemme sum this one up...

Great goalie.
Not so great man.

[Canesluver]

(O.K.... guess I need to start a Round 3 smack talk thread! :D)

I was wondering when you were going to get on and start one up!! ;

:laugh: As soon as we got home (which was delayed a little by some partying in the parking lot :D)I had to watch Staaly's empty netter, and then the post-game handshakes and interviews,... and THEN take care of my other obsession--watching the Survivor finale on tape.... :lol: So, I'm a little late getting on.

Something else... don't know if it's planned for tomorrow's edition or farther in the future, but I was interviewed by a writer from The News and Observer before the game today about my lucky undies, that lots of us have pieces of since Game #2 against the Canadiens. Look for it!

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Lemme sum this one up...

Great goalie.
Not so great man.

Evidently.

I was just saying I guess his wife was what made him a decent human being. Or maybe he never was and I just haven't seen it before. Either way, I consider it a pretty big loss for me since he had been one of my favorites. His post-game quotes....SSDD.

[caniac369]

:laugh: As soon as we got home (which was delayed a little by some partying in the parking lot :D)

When I talked to Kat they were busting open a bottle of bubbly!! :beer:

[Canesluver]

Yeah, the champagne was flowing. They were still there when we left at 10:30!