tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145998303642741287.comments2023-07-20T02:05:39.690-07:00musings of a hockey momHOCKEY MOMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06395687008419149578noreply@blogger.comBlogger366125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145998303642741287.post-72677455176104327032011-05-23T14:19:31.302-07:002011-05-23T14:19:31.302-07:00Oh Hockey Mom...you are an awesome hockey writer, ...Oh Hockey Mom...you are an awesome hockey writer, so please remember to post any/all links to future hockey mom musings on your twitter feed, so I can check them out on the other blog sites.<br /><br />Have enjoyed stopping by this blog, especially for your humor...thank you for the delightful reading and all the chuckles :o)<br /><br />hugs,<br /><br />Lisa O.Lisa Ovenshttp://www.hockeyandhighheels.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145998303642741287.post-83869222041238298442011-05-23T13:12:53.706-07:002011-05-23T13:12:53.706-07:00Thanks to you all for your support and you've ...Thanks to you all for your support and you've honestly made my heart glow with all your thoughts and love since my 'retirement' announcement(my boys are cringing right now :P)! Dan, you've always been one of my loyal readers and I can't thank you enough. You're right, the bigger blogs having teams of multiple writers - this multi-tasking solo act just can't keep up anymore.<br /><br />Don't be surprised to see me chiming in on my fellow bloggers' sites next season - I also intend to keep writing for Scarlet Caps and chirping up a storm on Twitter.<br />I will miss you all and again, can't thank you enough for your support. I may one day take up Feds' Fan's advice and make it all into a book combined with my adventures in dating after 40 - coming soon to a Kindle near you!HOCKEY MOMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06395687008419149578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145998303642741287.post-67591269682649102592011-05-23T12:57:43.415-07:002011-05-23T12:57:43.415-07:00You will definitely be missed. I always loved how ...You will definitely be missed. I always loved how your personality came through, while you were being informative at the same time.<br /><br />Anyone who blogs on their own can understand how hard it is to keep it going. Most of the good blogs with consistant / daily posts are teams of people. I'm sure many of those groups would welcome an occaisional guest post by someone of your talents.<br /><br />Thanks for all you have done, and I wish you good luck in your future.Dan, Jr.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00081310776252800468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145998303642741287.post-66945905973228834152011-05-23T07:11:16.983-07:002011-05-23T07:11:16.983-07:00Thanks for your truly entertaining and informative...Thanks for your truly entertaining and informative perspectives on the Caps and the addictive game of hockey. Although your style may have been geared "more for the ladies" you could always show that you had plenty of game. You have a real knack for telling a story with humor and intelligence... maybe you should write a book :) GOCAPSGOCAPS!Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10552107340162621264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145998303642741287.post-70613583606100265432011-05-23T06:04:36.116-07:002011-05-23T06:04:36.116-07:00I always loved your stories and fresh perspective...I always loved your stories and fresh perspective , your blog and wit will be missed!!!!<br />Caps fan in GAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145998303642741287.post-87837888755326754122011-05-22T19:17:43.089-07:002011-05-22T19:17:43.089-07:00Thanks for the Musings over the years, I truly, tr...Thanks for the Musings over the years, I truly, truly understand your reasons and sentiments as well as truly truly have enjoyed the unique perspective you've brought - thank you...Mark Bonatuccihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04028759195766716450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145998303642741287.post-58951511858039127192011-05-22T18:26:18.355-07:002011-05-22T18:26:18.355-07:00I will miss you, I will miss all your stories, fro...I will miss you, I will miss all your stories, from smelly hockey bags, to thoughts on CAPS plays and practice. Enjoy your boys, thanks for all you sharedjenf1noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145998303642741287.post-66866046576786634402011-05-06T09:23:54.261-07:002011-05-06T09:23:54.261-07:00From an outsider perspective, I'm not sure how...From an outsider perspective, I'm not sure how much you dismantle this team. Naturally, the cap is going to dictate who eventually stays but the core is really not far off. I agree that OV shouldn't be the captain and felt that from day 1 as well. It's going to be difficult to drop Semin with the way he disappears in the playoffs and his unwillingness to sign long term deals. I have a hard time seeing them keep Arnott as his price tag is just too high.<br /><br />Personally, I'd take aim at a true #1 goaltender ... make Mike Green a winger ... grab a solid stay at home blue liner and re-sign as many guys as I could from the current team. I'd take away the C from OV for sure ... but I wouldn't fire Boudreau. I'd give him one more season to at least get to the cup finals. Give him one more full season where the players have a chance to play this "new" system he installed.<br /><br />The off-season is going to be very interesting.Jeff Shttp://www.guysnation.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145998303642741287.post-42176117369445518302011-04-18T07:34:37.135-07:002011-04-18T07:34:37.135-07:00I saw a retweet of your thoughts about your son sa...I saw a retweet of your thoughts about your son saying it was a goal. Made me laugh and I had to tell everyone sitting around the table with me.hookachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16575919646122752690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145998303642741287.post-49861736416911496722011-04-13T05:43:20.552-07:002011-04-13T05:43:20.552-07:00I agree with all of your picks but as a Caps fan -...I agree with all of your picks but as a Caps fan - am going to pick TBL. Gotta do it!HOCKEY MOMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06395687008419149578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145998303642741287.post-90813064709933970812011-04-12T06:16:38.523-07:002011-04-12T06:16:38.523-07:00Let me know what u think ...
http://www.guysnatio...Let me know what u think ...<br /><br />http://www.guysnation.com/nhl-eastern-playoff-matchups#more-6781Jeff Shttp://www.guysnation.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145998303642741287.post-48376968614551201712011-04-11T07:31:11.564-07:002011-04-11T07:31:11.564-07:00Yeah - fist bump to your Sabres for helping us out...Yeah - fist bump to your Sabres for helping us out. I'm going Caps in 6. Might have to take my chances wearing my Caps regalia in Jimmy's for more of those awesome wings :) Look forward to your predictions!HOCKEY MOMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06395687008419149578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145998303642741287.post-69755218263640796772011-04-11T06:49:35.811-07:002011-04-11T06:49:35.811-07:00Looks to be a pretty interesting series with the R...Looks to be a pretty interesting series with the Rangers. The Caps took it on the chin during the season but we all know the post season is a totally different beast. It's gonna come down to goaltending in this one ... with the Caps squeaking it out in 6. <br /><br />btw - hope you had a good time at Jimmy's watching my Sabres beat the Flyers, clinching the #1 spot for your Caps. And yeah, #29 scored ... so I'm thinkin he's pretty good! I'll have all my predictions up later today ;)Jeff Shttp://www.guysnation.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145998303642741287.post-30566485936017013222011-04-09T05:16:23.370-07:002011-04-09T05:16:23.370-07:00Hey Dan -
I'm with you on the Canes but am wo...Hey Dan -<br /><br />I'm with you on the Canes but am wondering if the magic might be starting to fade for the Rangers? I always thought that tossing Chesapeake Bay crabs (considering DC's proximity to Md.) might be kinda fun. They could have crab races between the periods! I guess sneaking in a bushel of crabs would be quite an undertaking, eh? ;)HOCKEY MOMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06395687008419149578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145998303642741287.post-81290084252239799582011-04-08T18:51:43.655-07:002011-04-08T18:51:43.655-07:00I'm not 100% sure who I'd want the Caps to...I'm not 100% sure who I'd want the Caps to face in the first round, though I've kind of been thinking about the 'canes.<br /><br />Hey, octopus has already been taken, and it's probably easier to sneak in a salmon.Dan, Jr.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00081310776252800468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145998303642741287.post-43926777945896507952011-03-30T13:38:38.293-07:002011-03-30T13:38:38.293-07:00I agree - officiating has been awful, on all front...I agree - officiating has been awful, on all fronts. Unfortunately, Eric Staal was right and Alzner should have been whistled for the high stick. Let's hope they get some consistency in time for the playoffs. Um. right...<br /><br />Yeah those Ruutu brothers probably gave their parents a run for their money - I think I have it bad!HOCKEY MOMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06395687008419149578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145998303642741287.post-38988881181401137232011-03-30T12:26:46.170-07:002011-03-30T12:26:46.170-07:00The last few games had some really poor officiatin...The last few games had some really poor officiating. It's very frustrating.<br /><br />I've never met a Ruutu that I've liked. Okay, I've never actually met a Ruutu at all, but ...<br /><br />I sure am glad to have Ovie and Arny back.Dan, Jr.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00081310776252800468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145998303642741287.post-15773252683951444532011-03-09T06:13:45.479-08:002011-03-09T06:13:45.479-08:00Ted Leonsis and Ovi sent my son with Lymphoma an a...Ted Leonsis and Ovi sent my son with Lymphoma an autographed puck last year.We all love a class act organization.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145998303642741287.post-49864703492223715052011-03-09T05:37:04.738-08:002011-03-09T05:37:04.738-08:00Thanks for reading! I know, as a mom, this story b...Thanks for reading! I know, as a mom, this story brings tears to my eyes. I actually live out the western burbs myself - usually watch at home when am not a Verizon Center but have been to the Greene Turtle (esp. around playoff time) and there seems to be lots of Caps fans there!HOCKEY MOMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06395687008419149578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145998303642741287.post-53298368010298436532011-03-08T14:10:34.592-08:002011-03-08T14:10:34.592-08:00I have heard many, many great stories about the Gr...I have heard many, many great stories about the Great 8. This is just one more. I'll be watching for this brave young man tomorrow night.<br /><br />If I might ask an unrelated question--I'm a huge fan with no one to watch the games with. I live just outside of Leesburg, VA. There must be other Caps fans out this way. Any idea where they go to watch the games? It's just not as much fun sitting at home alone.<br /><br />As always, thanks for a great blog. Read, and enjoy, it every day!GidgetXhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08132876334090393999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145998303642741287.post-91862057991088052902011-01-18T09:07:53.987-08:002011-01-18T09:07:53.987-08:00Well, Club Scarlet has priced some of us right out...Well, Club Scarlet has priced some of us right out this time. $50 I could swing. $100, not so much. And as a season ticket holder with only one butt, I don't know what I'd do with an extra ticket to a game I'm already going to... I wish they'd offer the option of "just hockey-n-heels," or "hockey-n-heels-n-otherstuff-too" and keep the prices reasonable. I have NEVER managed to attend one of these - three times running, I've missed being able to sign up due to being in a meeting when tickets go on sale, and by the time I got back, they were sold out. Now, this.<br /><br />Doomed. I'll never get to go to one of these... annoying, but true.I Rock the Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14695736697556754811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145998303642741287.post-65312821200739863132011-01-13T06:55:07.044-08:002011-01-13T06:55:07.044-08:00Nice recognition in the Post. I love your Blog as ...Nice recognition in the Post. I love your Blog as my son plays hockey here in Georgia and you have a fresh, fun perspective on the Caps and youth hockey. By the way, my son is loving skating on all of the ice down here.<br /><br />Caps fan in GeorgiaCaps fan in Georgianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145998303642741287.post-50915656880596594032011-01-04T08:41:14.183-08:002011-01-04T08:41:14.183-08:00Thanks! I noticed it there after I posted the que...Thanks! I noticed it there after I posted the question. I was hoping you'd figured out a way to get it live here in the US during the actual event. Now that would be cool.<br />We enjoy your blog--keep it up!<br /><br />RDTRay Tetzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15917022568741087010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145998303642741287.post-24994743269182768502011-01-03T12:41:45.907-08:002011-01-03T12:41:45.907-08:00Hi Ray -
It was broadcast early morning on January...Hi Ray -<br />It was broadcast early morning on January 2 on NHL Network. There was more play-by-play and less banter - plus they weren't playing with bizarre aerial angles while one was trying to follow the play ; )HOCKEY MOMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06395687008419149578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145998303642741287.post-65730196555799390482011-01-03T12:25:25.079-08:002011-01-03T12:25:25.079-08:00How did you watch the CBC broadcast?How did you watch the CBC broadcast?Ray Tetzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15917022568741087010noreply@blogger.com