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David X Cohen’s ears were burning for his birthday!
My third Geeky Jersey based upon Planet Express arrived yesterday! Coincidence? I think not! It’s also just in time for the new season on Hulu in about 11 days. Why the ‘number’ F? For us computer-related workers, F = 15 … Continue reading
My Geeky Jerseys: Troopers
I love this site and I hope to hire my friend Sara to photograph the collection to make a proper Web page on this site. But for now, here is my latest arrival, Troopers! Normally I have passed on the … Continue reading
Stars lose gave five and the season ends, boo!
I’m glad I didn’t go (see above, later, whatever). According to the score, I can tell it wasn’t even close…5-2. What a pisser! On the upside, we do get to raise one banner next Fall to celebrate the accomplishment of … Continue reading
Stars win game four in double overtime!
What an exhausting nail biter. The score (4-3) may appear to be a repeat of Wednesday night but this time the Stars kept it together. The officiating was crap though. Barely any calls on the grappling and tripping with both … Continue reading
Stars lose game three
I finally made it to a playoff game last night. My first-place Stars swept the Rockford Icehogs so they’re facing the Milwaukee Admirals, a team that has given them a hard time all season. It’s pretty impressive we beat them … Continue reading
My Stars lock up first place!
Last night, my Stars of the AHL (boooo Dallas!) secured first in the Central Division! We have a finale tonight against the Wild (or Mild given it’s Iowa) so we won’t know who we will be facing in the playoffs … Continue reading
RIP Paul Jerrard
This week, a great guy who helped AHL hockey take root in Austin passed. Paul was the first assistant coach of my Stars and with his help on defense, he got them to the Calder Cup during their FIRST SEASON. … Continue reading
RIP Melinda Dillon
I hate it when Twitter informs me of sad, tragic things and I wasn’t expecting the Hanson Brothers (of Slapshot fame) to be the first to let me know this wonderful actress and person passed away. The announcement was delayed as … Continue reading
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RIP Bobby Hull, the Golden Jet
Another great player who changed professional hockey for the better through his play and decisions. On the former, Bobby was a fast skater, hence his nickname (he was blonde too). He also perfected a mean slapshot. I think he’s a … Continue reading
Super Retro Milwaukee Admirals jersey spotted
Spotted this at a recent Stars game! The wearer said it wasn’t an original but a re-release. It’s still pretty cool as it harkens back to when Milwaukee continued to tough it out in the IHL, competing alongside the AHL/NHL … Continue reading
Goalie with a funny name in Quebec
Hockey returns tonight but I have other plans (comedy club with a friend). Fear not! I’ll be going tomorrow since I never turn away a chance to see the Milwaukee Admirals (my old team when I was there). I just … Continue reading
Blades of Steel flashback!
All the time we wasted in 1988-89 playing this instead of studying! This passed for a hockey videogame then too. Well, Blades of Steel by Konami was superior to Nintendo’s offering, which was cartoony. The version above had permission to use … Continue reading
Congratulations to the Lightning
Wow. The first tw0-peat in…oh, a few years, the Pens did it back in the Teens. What can I say, the Lightning had a great team that survived CV-19 mucking with another season, the salary cap and off-season trades. Two … Continue reading
The 2021 Cup will be the Habs v. Lightning
My Flyers were atrocious in this modified season but I only know this through media accounts, namely Philly-based stuff through Apple’s News app. Given the Pandemic, I just haven’t been that into my teams involving games over weekdays. I will … Continue reading
Another little nod to immortality
Last night I stumbled upon this on the way to our seats. How cool to be listed as someone who has stood by my Stars for a decade without interrupting the streak. Even better, my whole name is listed on … Continue reading