The NHL Tournament of Logos is staging a battle of epic proportions, pitting logo against logo for the overall title of reigning world champion. Two logos enter, one logo leaves. Right now it’s the Avalanche (who, as far as I can tell, got a bye into the second round) against the Minnesota Wild. Go here to vote, and let’s see those green guys get what they deserve. An early exit.
Avs Logo in Life and Death Struggle
August 27, 2007 By
Armenian Hockey Vodka
June 30, 2007 By
I’m packing up everything I own to go back on tour for at least 6 months, if not longer. I figured I would take a few pictures of the hockey stuff I own, just to put up here.
This is Armenian Vodka, in a goalie shaped bottle.
I don’t know much more about it, not why it has a Canada sticker, when it’s from Armenia. Go figure.
My Drinking Buddy, Greg
June 29, 2007 By
This is Greg from the Post-Pessimist Association.
Greg and I drink beer, good beer. We talk hockey, we talk about growing up in Colorado. We even talk about IBM. Go figure. Greg and I like to meet up at the Czech hockey bar and drink Czech beer. Greg, frankly, rocks.
If you are in Atlanta, buy this man a beer. He has to work in Television. He deserves your beer money.
JAHL Turns One
June 20, 2007 By
It was just going to be a lark, and in some ways, it still is. One year ago today, Jerseys and Hockey Love was born. Starting on Blogger, and then moving to it’s own domain, JAHL has been a lot of fun to write. In fact, the best (and most) writing I have ever done has been at this blog. When I was growing up, I would have laughed in your face if you told me I would be writing about sports. I wasn’t the sports type,be that playing or watching, and it still surprises me that hockey has captured my heart the way it has. When I began blogging, I had no qualifications to write about hockey, I just wanted to start up some conversation, chat with other hockey fans, and branch out my knowledge. It looks like I got what I wanted.
This season was full of hockey to the brim. I had never watched as many games as I did, never gone to as many Avalanche games, never yelled “Whip his ass!!!” ever (last game of the season, Laperriere vs Phaneuf), and never written as many words. I always wanted to write, but there is a huge difference between wanting to write, and actually writing. I used to do the former, now I do the latter.
364 posts (including this one), 771 comments, plenty of visitors, moving to my own domain, and several new friends later, I almost feel like a hockey writer. I don’t want to be a journalist, but a hockey writer, sure, why not. Frankly, I can’t wait until next season.
I want to put up some of my favorite posts, for those of you who may have missed them, or came to the blog late. Such as:
Hockey Cats Who Dance
Part 1 Part 2 Part 3
Jerseys and Hockey Love Manifesto
I Have Returned, Well Fed, From the Burrito Emporium
Hockey Night Scripts
Part 1 Part 2 Part 3
To those bloggers who have linked, chatted, poked fun, made comments, or otherwise supported my efforts around here, thanks. Without you, I could never have kept this thing going.
Happy Birthday, JAHL. It’s been fun, and it’s going to be even better next season.
A View From the Peep Seats
April 23, 2007 By
Japer’s Rink is working on a fun project, called “The View from your Playoff Seat” I’ll let them tell you:
Two Caps bloggers experiencing the Stanley Cup playoffs vicariously through others; send us your playoff pictures here. It doesn’t matter if your view is from the lower bowl or the local pub, we want to see what you see.
So I sent in my picture today, but I figured I would put it here too.
(click any picture to make bigger, such detail)
Of course, I only sent one picture, so here are a few more.
It’s like they are afraid of the puck.
Can you tell which one is St. Louis and which one is Lecavalier?
Yes, that is Pierre McGuire on the bench.
As I mentioned in my email to Japer’s Rink, don’t ask how long it took to do this, I want to keep what little dignity I still have. I have a few other pictures of my viewing environment, as I have three places to watch the games (Czech hockey bar, Pizza joint, and home). Maybe more to come.
Real Men of Genius: Standing
April 17, 2007 By
Jerseys and Hockey Love presents, Real Men of Genius.
Real Men of Genius.
Today we salute you, Mr. Obnoxious Standing Up to Be on TV Guy.
Mr. Obnoxious Standing Up to Be on TV Guy.
While your tickets may have cost 85 dollars, you’d rather have your friends see you on TV for a second.
Hey, there’s a hockey game going on.
When play passes by, you turn to the camera, blocking the view of everyone behind you.
Come on, man, sit down now.
As your image streaks by, you waive, flail and look like an asshole for no reason.
Really, sit down now.
While you dole out your 15 minutes in two second installments, everyone around you hates your guts.
I going to f**king stab you.
So enjoy yourself while you can, oh Hog of the Hockey, because your glory won’t last forever.
Mr. Obnoxious Standing Up to Be on TV Guy.
Jerseys and Hockey Love, Denver, Colorado. Please Blog responsibly.
I hope you are familiar with the Bud Light commercials called Real Men of Genius. If you listen to Phoenix Coyotes radio broadcasts, you have heard them. In fact, that’s all they play during commercial breaks. If not, you can listen to some of them here. They are pretty funny in general. There aren’t enough hockey versions though. I aim to correct that. If you don’t know, italics are the singer dude.
Real Men of Genius: Suspension
April 16, 2007 By
Jerseys and Hockey Love presents, Real Men of Genius.
Real Men of Genius.
Today we salute you, Mr. Suspended Hockey Player
Mr. Suspended Hockey Player.
As nearly impossible as it is to be suspended in the NHL, you are an overachiever. Colin Campbell spun the wheel of justice and it stopped on “Busted.”
Can I buy a vowel, please.
While your team skates on the ice, you surf on your couch.
Pass me the Cheetos.
Who would have thought that Center Ice package would be put to this good of use.
I could really use a Cheeto.
1 game, 3 games, 10 or more, you join a unique club, your name cast in infamy.
Ovechkin gets away with murder.
So enjoy watching some hockey on TV, oh Duke of the Dumbass. Trust us, you’ve earned it.
Mr. Suspended Hockey Player.
Jerseys and Hockey Love, Denver, Colorado. Please Blog responsibly.
I hope you are familiar with the Bud Light commercials called Real Men of Genius. If you listen to Phoenix Coyotes radio broadcasts, you have heard them. In fact, that’s all they play during commercial breaks. If not, you can listen to some of them here. They are pretty funny in general. There aren’t enough hockey versions though. I aim to correct that. If you don’t know, italics are the singer dude.
Real Men of Genius: Thrashers
April 16, 2007 By
Jerseys and Hockey Love presents, Real Men of Genius.
Real Men of Genius.
Today we salute you, Mr. Atlanta Former Number 1 Goaltender.
Mr. Atlanta Former Number 1 Goaltender.
You live in Blue land, but you are stuck in Benchedville.
I can see the whole game.
One bad goal and you, sir, are riding the pine.
Momma would be proud.
Your career, your groin, even your hair isn’t what it used to be.
Looking worse than Brian Engblom.
Losing your job to the backup isn’t so bad, at least you have your health.
Kari is a girls name.
So wear your team baseball cap proudly, oh warmer from the bench, because at least you aren’t as bad off as Marc Denis.
Mr. Atlanta Former Number 1 Goaltender.
I hope you are familiar with the Bud Light commercials called Real Men of Genius. If you listen to Phoenix Coyotes radio broadcasts, you have heard them. In fact, that’s all they play during commercial breaks. If not, you can listen to some of them here. They are pretty funny in general. There aren’t enough hockey versions though. I aim to correct that. If you don’t know, italics are the singer dude.
Real Men of Genius: Flames
April 15, 2007 By
I hope you are familiar with the Bud Light commercials called Real Men of Genius. If you listen to Phoenix Coyotes radio broadcasts, you have heard them. In fact, that’s all they play during commercial breaks. If not, you can listen to some of them here. They are pretty funny in general. There aren’t enough hockey versions though. I aim to correct that. If you don’t know, italics are the singer dude.
Jerseys and Hockey Love presents, Real Men of Genius.
Real Men of Genius.
Today we salute you, Mr. Calgary Flames Goaltender.
Mr. Calgary Flames Goaltender.
You dive, you flop, you kick out your legs and flail away, but all for nothing.
Why do I bother.
While your teammates run you over, you stand tall.
Get the hell off me.
5 on 4, 5 on 3, shot after shot, you make save after save while you team can’t score to save their lives.
Need a little scoring.
The fans, the other team, even your own defensemen can only stand and watch as you make another spectacular save.
Can I get a little help here.
So here’s to you, Mr. stopper of the shots. Even if you lose in the first round, at least you gave it your best.
Mr. Calgary Flames Goaltender.
