When blogging, I usually try and keep things related to work, like an exciting MNP Riggers game or a cool experience with the Edmonton Oil Kings, but this week I want to talk about last night's Oilers game!
October is usually set aside for the NHL's campaign to fight cancer, so last night the Oilers ladies were on hand to sell Retro Oilers Scarfs in support of cancer research. Excitedly, yes--I'm geek, I entered Rexall with money in hand to buy not one, but three scarfs with the hopes of getting a "cool" autographed Oilers card. I wasn't disappointed as I got an autographed Laddy Smid and an Andrew Cogliano with two of three scarfs. The third card is yet to be revealed as it belongs to my friend Ken who couldn't be at last night's game and it is only fair to let him discover who's card he got!
Oiler fans were excited with the boys performance in the first period as the Oilers took a 3-0 lead going into the first intermission and eventually taking a 5-1 lead over Detroit. Not a team to be taken lightly, it was far from boring as Detroit came back to eventually tie the game at 5 forcing overtime before losing to Edmonton in the shoot-out. As if that wasn't enough excitement for Oilers fans, there was more action off the ice that caught at least my section's attention. Sitting next to me was a guy raised in England, but now living in Edmonton who is a passionate Oilers fan. Sitting behind him was an almost equally passionate Red Wings fan. He cheered, chirped, and well, let's be honest, he was down right obnoxious as he chanted "Oilers Suck!" which was a little more than my "neighbor" could handle as he stood up and took a swing at the obnoxious Red Wings fan.
The altercation lasted only a couple of moments, but seemed to last far longer than that as it seemed forever before anyone came to break it up. The ushers eventually had security escort the passionate Oiler fan out of the building, but by that time, things had settled down. Apparently, according to his friend, in England violence in the stands at sporting events is normal and expected if opposing fans get under your skin to the point at times of serious injury. And that's just the fans! It just goes to show you never know what's going to happen at a hockey game. After the the Three Stars were announced and the Oilers saluted their fans from centre ice, people stoped to ask us what happened as they exited the building. Wow, it was definately a wild ride at the Oilers game!
In work related "news" the Leduc MNP Riggers will host the Beaumont Chiefs on Sunday afternoon at 4:00, come check out this battle of Leduc County!
Until next time.....
Friday, October 30, 2009
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Oil Kings win in shoot-out
Tonight the Oil Kings host the Swift Current Broncos in the second of four meetings for the two teams this season. In an intense, physical battle both teams played well with the the best player on the ice coming through for the home team. Despite the game being tied at two after regulation, the Oil Kings back-up netminder was up to the task making 43 saves on the night forcing extra time.
Overtime solved nothing as the two teams went to a shoot-out. The Oil Kings' best player on the ice came through and held on as Edmonton Oil Kings' Cam Lanigan stoned the Swift Current Broncos Justin Dowling to hold on for the 3-2 victory. Lanigan's 43 saves in the first 65 minutes and two in the shootout recorded his third win in as many starts. After the game Lanigan said "We've got a good thing going here, I've got confidence in the team and they have trust in me now. I'm not looking too far down the road but it is definitely easier to play with confidence."
The Pipestone Flyer was asked to select the Three Stars of the game. Cam Lanigan was the FIRST STAR with 40+ saves and shoot-out win. Oil Kings forward Brett Breitkreuz was a force to be reckoned with all night with a couple of scoring opportunities, hitting anything that moved and a couple of fights to defend his teammates being named the SECOND STAR. The THIRD STAR of the night was awarded to Justin Dowling of Swift Current. He set up teammate, Mike Brown to put the Broncos on the scoreboard and would have had a couple of his own goals if it wasn't for the excellent play of Lanigan. He was an offensive threat all night long.
It was definately an experience to be asked to pick the stars of the night, making me pay a little closer attention to who stuck out playing well. Good practice as I'll be picking the Player of the Game at the Riggers game tomorrow afternoon in Leduc.
Overtime solved nothing as the two teams went to a shoot-out. The Oil Kings' best player on the ice came through and held on as Edmonton Oil Kings' Cam Lanigan stoned the Swift Current Broncos Justin Dowling to hold on for the 3-2 victory. Lanigan's 43 saves in the first 65 minutes and two in the shootout recorded his third win in as many starts. After the game Lanigan said "We've got a good thing going here, I've got confidence in the team and they have trust in me now. I'm not looking too far down the road but it is definitely easier to play with confidence."
The Pipestone Flyer was asked to select the Three Stars of the game. Cam Lanigan was the FIRST STAR with 40+ saves and shoot-out win. Oil Kings forward Brett Breitkreuz was a force to be reckoned with all night with a couple of scoring opportunities, hitting anything that moved and a couple of fights to defend his teammates being named the SECOND STAR. The THIRD STAR of the night was awarded to Justin Dowling of Swift Current. He set up teammate, Mike Brown to put the Broncos on the scoreboard and would have had a couple of his own goals if it wasn't for the excellent play of Lanigan. He was an offensive threat all night long.
It was definately an experience to be asked to pick the stars of the night, making me pay a little closer attention to who stuck out playing well. Good practice as I'll be picking the Player of the Game at the Riggers game tomorrow afternoon in Leduc.
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