Author: James Gralian

  • Jersey Post: Colorado Gold Kings Game Worn Ryan Schmidt

    The original title of this post was going to be Ryan Schmidt, Well Travelled, Virtually Unknown. That was until I got something in the mail: Sometimes, you run across something that just blows you mind. I would have never known about Ryan Schmidt if it weren’t for a game worn jersey that came up on…

  • First Game of the (Pre) Season

    Tomorrow night, I get my first live NHL action of the season. I also get my first taste of the American Airlines Center, when the the Dallas Stars take on the Colorado Avalanche. I’m hoping for a Tyler Weiman night, but will settle for Budaj (listen to me. jeez). If anyone is going to the…

  • Three New AHL Jerseys

    Three more for you. Here is the Grand Rapids Griffins: Take it or leave it. I think it’s better than some, but it doesn’t do much for me. Next up, the Hamilton Bulldogs: This is one I think we are going to need to see in real life to tell, but it looks OK. Finally,…

  • Left Out of the Cold

    What’s a Tapeleg to do? After announcing the worst kept secret since the new jersey designs (oh, was that just last week?) , the NHL put tickets on sale for the first outdoor NHL game in the United States… AND THEY SELL OUT IN FORTY MINUTES!!!!!! I’m pissed. Just saying. Aside from the fact that…

  • AHL Jersey Update: Manchester Monarchs

    Manchester is the latest AHL team to release their new jersey: The Monarchs are sticking with the new trend of logo and city name on the jersey. I wonder if anyone will see it, put way down there, and a players tendency to bend at the waist when skating. Good job, guys. Sleeves must be…