Jerseys and Hockey Love

Tag: Stanley Cup

  • Touch the Cup

    Up The Pucks asked a good question on twitter today: Our question of the day: Should fans touch the Stanley Cup or does the “don’t touch it until you win it” rule/superstition apply to fans? Here was my answer: @UpThePucks Touch it. Hug it. Spend some time with it. Don’t hoist it over your head…

  • Good Timing for a Small Cup Finals

    The NHL is starring down the possibility of a Stanley Cup final with some uninspiring names, and people seem to think that the league is sweating bullets over the possible ratings. And I don’t see a reason why. The NHL already has a broadcast contract with NBC for the next few years. It’s the best…

  • Bettman Snubs the Penguins (Revised for More Accuracy)

    Last night, I knew there was something missing in the presentation of the Stanley Cup. Traditionally, Gary Bettman congratulates the losing team for a great playoff run, but not last night. The most Bettman said was “It takes two great teams to compete for this marvelous trophy.” Then he moved on to the Red Wings,…

  • Stanley Cup: Bummer

    First off, congratulation to the Detroit Red Wings. After winning the Presidents Trophy enough times, they have certainly earned it. They fought hard, played well, and all that. After that—– Crap. Look, I don’t care what the Red Wings fans think about my choice of teams, and I do not care what the classless fans…

  • Oh, What a Night.

    Game 5 just ended, and I am so tired. I have to be up at 5:15 AM, so I have little to say. The Stanley Cup Finals are still on. That makes me happy.