January 28, 2018: Exhibition Games
When did you stop watching the “all star” games of each sport? Maybe you still watch them. I have no interest in them at all. On Sunday, there were two of those games going on, the NHL All Star game … Continued
January 27, 2018: Getting Game Ready
Saturday brought the final official practice of the season for the Shark kids. The real games start next week. I’m starting to get excited about this whole hockey thing. Remember, I really didn’t play a lot of hockey growing up… … Continued
January 26, 2018: The Hate Files XXXII
With Friday’s Bulls matchup against the Lakers, I wanted to take a look back. After the initial memory of our 1st NBA championship coming at the hands of the Lakers, every other memory surrounding the Lakers is crappy. So I … Continued
January 24, 2018: Every Point Counts
Thankfully, the Hawks did earn a point on Rivalry Night vs the Leafs at the UC. One is certainly better than none. Down 2-1 in the 3rd, the Hawks really needed to do something. It was the power play that … Continued
January 23, 2018: Coming to the Realization
It’s not easy… coming to the realization… that the Blackhawks are not going to make the playoffs. Too soon? Unfortunately, I tuned into their first game back on Saturday night vs the Islanders and Monday night vs the Lightning. Coming … Continued
January 22, 2018: The Stories
Dad, tell me a story. It’s been a recent addition to our bedtime routine. We will still read 2-3 books every night, say our prayers, and say what we’re thankful for, or what we want to pray for. During Christmas, … Continued
January 20, 2018: Shark Kids
So we found out our team name on Saturday; it will be the Sharks. This will be the first time I won’t be head coach of my son’s team, but the head coach did call on me to be his … Continued
January 18, 2018: Onto the Next One
This past Saturday, my son started his 3rd sports league. He already has trophies for both baseball and basketball; up next is floor hockey! Looks like I will NOT be coaching this season; they have enough head coaches in place … Continued
January 16, 2018: Bye Week Check
50 points for the Blackhawks as they head into their bye week. 37 games to go. Dead last place in the Central. Currently 3 points out of the 2nd wildcard spot. No word on when Crawford will return. Happy 2018 … Continued
January 10, 2018: Mid Week Norm
After the whole Bears head coaching thing, it was time to get back to the normal flow of the season. I mean, I could have watched snippets of that press conference all night long. The interview with CSN or NBC … Continued