Talk Sports With CeceMarie

Week Five Picks

2011-10-07T19:14:00.000-07:00

Week Four results: I went 12-4

There was no Cowboys blog because of post season baseball, all playoff games take priority over regular season games.

Titans over Steelers

Texans over Raiders

Chiefs over Colts

Bengals over Jaguars

Giants over Seahawks

Vikings over Cardinals

Saints over Panthers

Bills over Eagles

49ers over Buccaneers

Patriots over Jets

Chargers over Broncos

Packers over Falcons

Lions over Bears

Week Four Picks

2011-09-30T15:36:00.000-07:00

Week three's results, I went 9-7 again

Bills over Bengals

Titans over Browns

Texans over Steelers

Cowboys over Lions

49ers over Eagles

Bears over Panthers

Redskins over Rams

Saints over Jaguars

Vikings over Chiefs

Giants over Cardinals

Falcons over Seahawks

Packers over Broncos

Patriots over Raiders

Chargers over Dolphins

Jets over Ravens

Buccaneers over Colts

Week 3's predictions

2011-09-23T18:41:00.000-07:00

Last week I went 9-7...
Here are this weeks picks.

Texans over Saints

Jaguars over Panthers

Lions over Vikings

49ers over Bengals

Ravens over Rams

Cardinals over Seahawks

Falcons over Buccaneers

Colts over Steelers

Bills over Patriots

Browns over Dolphins

Titans over Broncos

Eagles over Giants

Jets over Raiders

Chargers over Chiefs

Packers over Bears

Cowboys over Redskins

Cowboys vs 49ers

2011-09-18T19:46:00.000-07:00

Dallas Cowboys vs San Fransisco 49ers

Cowboys Win

Over Time

27-24

So everyone who knows me knows I am a Bay Area baby, born and raised in the Bay. My Papa would always joke, where did I go wrong, because some how I became the only Cowboys fan in my family. The game between the 49ers and Cowboys would be a huge deal in our household, bragging rights on the line. Now that I am grown up and he is gone, I still take this rivalry seriously, I am the lone wolf once again amongst my friends, after all I am in the heart of 49er country, with bragging right once again on line. Its a matter of being able to walk into the local bar wearing my gear proudly and talking shit to the locals or wearing my gear proudly and getting the brunt of there shit talking...

The atmosphere at Candlestick for the game against the Cowboys was electric like every game before. A sea of red, flooded the stands, but true to Cowboys fashion, they were there in hoards. During the game a few times on twitter people were confused on where the game was being played. A big play for the Cowboys made it seem as if they were playing in Cowboys stadium, the crowd would erupt, making any Cowboy fan at home proud.

49ers won the toss, they kicked off. Now I realize that I am hard on Romo, what can I say, I am not a fan, but never the less I am fair. So this double reversal that he called, sucked ass, it looked awful and didn't fool the Niner defense. The 49ers are a small team when compared to the Cowboys, they have I think it is one player over 300 pounds, where the Cowboys have, well many players over 300. That should play into the Cowboys hands right, wrong! Sadly. Tony called a timeout when it was clear the whole team was confused. Romo and Garrett on the side line yelling at Austin during the timeout.

The 49ers made the Cowboys running look terrible, early and often. Another Dallas timeout, yeah another one. Then the wonder way people talk shit about Romo's play calling. So on 4th n 1 they send the kicker out to kick a 21 yard FG, easy as pie, right. Wrong again, he missed it, yeah I was yelling "WTF" at my TV too. How the fuck do you miss a 21 yard field goal? Rob Ryan, is a beast, the D looked strong through out the game.

So if you have read my blog before you know how much I hate the QB slide. Well here is another QB fail, Alex Smith had open field no Cowboy insight, he starts to run then gets scared and throws the ball to Gore who doesn't pick up any yards. Pussy! Run, you have legs use them, thanks!!!

No scoring in the 1st.
Anthony Spencer, DeMarcus Ware (twice), Jason Hatcher (three) all took Alex Smith to the turf during the game.
49ers score and go up 7-0
The 49ers #22 sacks Romo, this would the sack he fractured his rib(s) on. Once again the whole Cowboys team looks confused, they cant put anything resembling a football play together. I know this because the Niners scored again going up 14-0.
Then the heavens opened up after Hatcher sacked Smith. Miles Austin scores on a 53 yard run, bringing the Cowboys to within one possession. 14-7 is how they go into the locker room for halftime.

Tony didn't come out of the locker room with the team in the second half. Which means my prayers have been answered and the Cowboys have been forced to bring in
Jon Kitna, yes I was doing my happy dance. His first 3 passes are completions, then Kitna throws a INT, right to him, their wasn't one Cowboys player close to where he threw the ball. See I am a fair hater! Then Smith throws an INT to Alan Ball, and Kitna throws a TD to Austin his second of the game. Tie Game!
Kitna throws for his second INT, Romo comes out like a knight and shinning armor.

Then I became to sick to watch.

The Cowboys tie the game with 3 seconds left in the 4th. The Niners cant do anything with there time with the ball, Cowboys ball. one pass to Jesse Holley for 77 yards all the way down to the 1 yard line, for the kicker Dan Bailey to win the game. 27-24

Injury Update: Dez Bryant out, shocking I know!

Jesse Holley had a big game after Tony Romo took him aside and gave him a few words of advice.

After the game Injury Update:
Felix Jones separated shoulder
Miles Austin pulled hammy
Tony Romo fractured rib(s)

Flags:

Delay of game 49ers

#21 False start 49ers

#56 pass interference Cowboys

#55 Line up in neutral zone 49ers

#85 Face mask Cowboys

#75 False start Cowboys

#68 Holding Cowboys

Illegal formation 49ers

#51 Cowboys (couldn't hear call)

Delay of game 49ers

**Still way to many penalties for my liking for the Cowboys

My Picks week 2

2011-09-17T23:14:00.000-07:00

Week One Results and Comments

So last weeks results have me going 7-9. Bad I know, but here is the thing about me you will learn quickly; I will never ever go against the Dallas Cowboys, I don't care who they are playing and I will never ever root for the ~~Pittsburgh Steelers~~!

My Picks

Week Two

Vikings over Buccaneers

Browns over Colts

Bills over Raiders

Packers over Panthers

Chiefs over Loins

Saints over Bears

Jets over Jaugers

Seahawks over Steelers

Titans over Ravens

Redskins over Cardinals

Cowboys over 49ers

Bengals over Broncos

Dolphins over Texans

Chargers over Patriots

Eagels over Falcons

Giants over Rams

Week One: Cowboys @ Jets

2011-09-11T20:59:00.000-07:00

We Remember September 11th, 2001

Dallas Cowboys vs New York Jets

Lots of pregame ceremonies, lots of tears shed. The Jets did an amzing job, it was simple not over done, I was very impressed.

All the players, coaches and personal wore ribbons in honor of the nearly 3,000 lives that perished on 9/11/2001

Battle of the twins, Our Rob Ryan versus there Rex Ryan

Miles Austin's shoes, a lot of players wore similar shoes during the days activities

On to football, Rob Ryan's 1st play he called was in honor our his father, Buddy Ryan, surprisly his brother didnt expect it. Cowboys score on there 1st possesion, Dez Bryant, flag called before the extra point could be kicked. Cowboys take the early lead. Ware, sacked Sanchez at least twice, hen the Jets were forced to punt, both teams punted a lot. Romo actually moved around didnt stay in the pocket, he even avoided 2 sacks, shocking I know. No one is more surprised then me. Jenkins would get 'hurt' but would come back into the game. Way to many flags for the Cowboys, they looked good the defense looked amazing.

In the 2nd quarter both QB's couldnt do anything with the ball, 2 quick punts. The game did get chippy for a minute but calmed down. Romo couldnt complete on 3rd and 10, Cowboys kicked a FG 10-0, Bailey's 1st NFL FG. Touchdown Jets, #81 10-7 Cowboys. Miles Austin caught a hail mary pass from Romo for a Cowboy TD, Cromartie and Austin fought for the ball in the endzone with Austin wining. Cowboys lead 17-7, not for long the Jets kick a FG 17-10.

Romo tried to run the ball into the endzone only to fumble it at the 1 yard line, dumbass. I dont care if I am being to hard on him, he is the damn QB he is suppose to be the leader of this team not a pussy ho cant take a hit and hold onto the ball.

Now this pisses me off, I was just getting on NBC's case about them always bringing up Burress prison time, only to have him turn around hurt Jenkins then preside to talk shit about him while he is laying on the ground. Grow up, its a game and you shouldnt be proud or happy you hurt another person.

The Jets block the Cowboys punt to recover and score TD #35 to tie the game, with only 5 minutes left. Then Romo throws a intersception, Jets ball, see how it is, its like he gets scared when the game is on the line, which is bullshit. You are a professional quaterback, grow some balls and get your head out of your ass and play the damn game like it should be. The Jets kick a 50 yard FG, to take the lead and thats how the game ends!!!!

Flags:

#77 Cowboys
Cowboys to many men
#9 Cowboys delay game
#94 Cowboys offside
#97 Enchoarchemnt
Cowboys delay game
#74 Cowboys false start
See a trend, this is some BULLSHIT and needs to stop
#82 Cowboys pass interfense

NFL Opening Night

2011-09-08T20:51:00.000-07:00

Saints vs Packers

Opening Night

My Pick: New Orleans Saints

The first official game of the 2011-2012 NFL season.

A wild day in Green Bay, Wisconsin, the kids had a half dayat school to ensure they all made it home before the hoards of people invadedthere small town for the night’s game.

Bart Starr carried out the Green Bay Packers flag, beforethe Super Bowl champions took the field for the first time since winning the Lombardi trophy, last season. Jordan Sparkssang the National Anthem and did it without any flubs and thankfully no ridiculoushigh notes.

Saints kicked off to Cobb, rookie #18, to the 24 yard line. AaronRodgers sacked by #52 of the Saints, but that didn’t stop him from calling no huddle‘sor semi huddles. #85 Packers TD on the opening drive, to go up by 7. The Saintsturn the ball over, fumble, on the 34 yard line after only 2 plays. #87 TDPackers go up by 14.

This is my biggest pet-peeve about football, QB’s sliding.Take the hit, you’re a professional, and a grown ass man.

The Saints in the 1^st half looked lost, like theyalmost forgot how to play the game. Not really, I am just being a bitch becausethey were pissing me off. The rookie for the Packers, Cobb, was able to do his 1^stLambeau leap. #23 for the Saints breaks through at least 4 tackles, the Packersfinally take him down but with 4 defenders. I am not sure why, but the field inGreen Bay sucked ass, everyone was slipping left and right. Rather aggravating,when a player has a breakaway only to slip.

Field goal from 30 yards or the Saints.

Finally the 1^st punt of the game, Packer s to theSaints #43 ran back for a TD. Rodgers hits the grass, but to be fair both QB’sare getting there asses kicked in the pocket. TD #44 scores for the Packers. Okay in his rookie debut this littleasshole (lol) one play ran 108 yards for a TD, Packers, then was tacked by hiswhole offense.

Second half the Saints came alive and looked almost amazing,ran and passed the ball like a great NFL team. Drew Brees was a machine likealways, Matthews did make his night a living hell. Then they fell apart (again). The Saints couldn't put together any really good plays. Any real playing time lasted for about 5 minutes each time, not enough for any team to compete against the defending champions.

#38 Packer player took a hit from his teammate and stayed down, injury time out. Was able to leave field under own power, but holding his right arm/hand.

Saints last ditch effort to come back, 3rd and goal #80 scores, TD. Down by only 8, they go for a on-side kick. Only to loss it to the Packers, who end up punting after the 2 minute warning. Drew threw for three 1st downs. 3 seconds to go, flag Packers, un timed down, and they couldn't do it.

Saints lose 34-42 Packers

Flag’s:

#70 Packers off sides

#56 Saints off sides

#70 Packers false starts

#12 Saints illegal shift

#93 Saints natural zone

#73 Saints holding

#52 Packers offside

#21 Packers personal foul (He should have been thrown out ofthe game)

#33 Saints pass interference

#30 Packer block in the back

#50 Packers pass interfence

Touch Backs: 8

Fun Facts:

Donald Drive, #80 Packers, 700 career catches

Randall Cobb, #18 Packers, 1^st NFL players to play born inthe 1990’s

My Picks for Week One:

Buccaneers

Falcons

Chiefs

Texans

Eagels

Ravens

Browns

Titans

49ers

Panthers

Chargers

Redskins

*Cowboys*

Patriots

Broncos

Sharks @ Avalanche

2010-04-25T19:59:00.000-07:00

San Jose Sharks

Win

5-2

Sharks scored first and that's a great sign, for the team. It only took 41 seconds of the 1st period before Mr. USA himself (Pavelski) put the Puck in the back of the net.

Boy the physical play picked up right where it left off two night prior in game five. Avalanche player McLeod was one again in the middle of all the dirty plays.

I was trying to give Heatley a few games back before I mention his play on the ice, but I cant wait any longer. First off he doesn't look like the Heater from the regular season, something is off. He looks like s uncomfortable out there, like he is laboring, on top of that he isn't skating he standing still. To me it looks like he isn't trying...

Man, if you watched this game then you know how many whistles they faced. No they were not penalties, both teams managed to stay out of the box most of the night. Instead the whistles were for off sides, puck out of play, icings, and my favorite the hand pass.

It made the game longer then it needed to be.

The one problem that has plagued the Sharks the whole series is the blue line. They let the Avalanche walk right in the zone. They are not giving them any pressure, or making it the least bit hard for them.

Sharks are coming back to the bay area, series winners. They are coming home to the happiest fans in the NHL...

San Jose Sharks Win Series 4-2

Bring on the Next!

Yankees @ A's Series

2010-04-25T16:19:00.000-07:00

Oakland vs New York

Game One - April 20th

Javy, Javy, Javy... This outing was much better, he must prefer the California sun. He threw 107 pitches, only 3 walks, and 6 strike outs. But he did give up 2 home runs. Overall I was very happy with his performance, and when he couldn't do it any more, the Yankees brought in

Logan, Joba, Marte

who combined for four strike outs, only 2 walks. I was very pleased with Logan and happy he is with team even if it is for a short period of time. When the Yankees bullpen did what they could, it was time fort he greatest closer of all time. That's right, its time for Enter The Sandman...

who ended the night with four batters and one huge strike out...

Key Plays:

Jorgie had 2 singles and 2 RBI's

Swisher 2RBI single

Alex with the OMG play a 3 run Homer

Derek Jeter is under the weather, I know you'd never know it...

Game Two - April 21st

Hughes, almost pitched a no no, and that went into the 8th inning. With 10, count em 10 strike outs. Only 101 pitches of them 70 were strikes. He proved that deserved the 5th starter spot in the rotation.

Key Plays:

Robbie an RBI Triple

Jorgie RBI

Brett RBI single

Game Three - April 22nd

**This game I was in the stands for**

Poor CC, he struggled in front of his family and friends. Believe me he had penalty in attendance to watch him play. CC was never booed during the game and actually received a standing ovation when they announced his name at the start of the game.

Key Plays:

Thames homered

Mark also homered

Swisher hit a double

Drama:

Rodriguez and A's pitcher Dallas Braden had some words during the game, when Alex apparently crossed the mound..

Yankees won the Series 2-1

Sharks @ Avalanche

2010-04-25T11:06:00.000-07:00

San Jose Sharks

Game Five

Win

5-0

This team, in my mind believes that they have this series well in hand. They're cocking, and big headed... Not in game five, they didn't have anything, well in hand. Thing's between both these teams are very heated.

Ugh... what can I say about these guys. A lot of non calls once again... A nasty hit by McLeod (Avalanche)that pushed a Shark player into Nabby. In which his neck hit the post, leaving him shook up...

Young Guns, it was there night to shine. Logan Couture scoring 2 goals and Dwight Helmenin with one goal. Along with Jason Demers' assist; all of those goals and the assists; we're their first ever the playoff points..

Boy did the Sharks ever get to Craig Anderson or what? Anderson let four goals in before Coach Sacco pulled for their back up goaltender..
No matter the Sharks creamed them in a 5-0 shutout.

Patrick Marleau temporally of his playoff schneid by scoring the 5th goal for the Sharks...

Nabby, the man, the myth, the legend. Tonight stopped 28 shots thrown at him in 60 minutes. With nothing getting passed him; he received his first shut out of these post season games.

Sharks lead the series 3-2

Avalanche @ Sharks

2010-04-25T10:54:00.000-07:00

San Jose Sharks

Game Four

OT Win

2-1

Dan Boyle wanted to turn the page after game three's horrible ending. Even though the replay's clearly show he didn't hit the puck into his own net.
Moving on; which he did and did really well. On the 1st power play of the game, Boyle scored. It was only fitting that he was the one to give the Sharks the early lead.

The Sharks have out shoot the Avalanche any where from 2 to 1 and sometimes 3 to 1. Its about time things started going the Sharks way.

Nabby, was outstanding like he was in the regular season, letting only one goal get by him.
For the Sharks 2-1 win...

Avalanche vs Sharks

2010-04-24T14:41:00.000-07:00

San Jose Sharks

Game Three

OT Lose

1-0

Sharks landed in Colorado looking for a fight. With the series all tied up at one game a piece, the Sharks are trying to take the series lead 2-1.

Question of The Day:
What is the one thing as a Sharks fan you never want to see happen? Besides the Sharks losing!

Answer:
Having Dany Heatley sit out of any game. HaHaHa...

Here is the problem; I am not joking. Heater is listed day to day with an undisclosed injury. Because of the injury, the head honchos recalled Dwight Helmenin (grr), from the Worcester Sharks. My unhappiness about this another story.

Rob Blake, Captain of the Sharks; received a warming welcome back to Colorado, where he won the Stanly Cup. A chorus of "boo's" every time he handled the puck. Since the hit, clean hit, on Mueller he has not been warmly received.

Let the player traded in their hockey gloves for some of these boxing gloves. Cause this series is only getting nastier, as it goes on. Tonight's game was no different, the game was never controlled by the ref's. They were letting all the pushing and shoving go, with no calls what so ever.

Speaking of the referee's, we should have a chat; I have one thing to tell you guys "You Suck" and I really mean that. They make one call against one team (Sharks) for a penalty then let the other team (Avalanche) get away with the same damn thing.

Texas Rangers @ New York Yankees

2010-04-18T13:09:00.000-07:00

Ladies and Gentleman its time for to get out your

Yankees cream the Rangers in a 3 game series out scoring them 17-6

Chan Ho Park was put on the 15 day DL. Bringing up Boone Logan, Logan was on of those pitchers I was secretly hoping to make the roster in spring training.

Game One - April 16th

CC had 9 strike puts in six innings. He threw 79 pitches of which 58 were strikes. Cervelli, did catch CC again, but nothing is to be made up this match up. Jorgie just happened to get the day off. Cervelli s not CC's personal catcher; but stay tuned, you never know.

The game was called after an hour long rain delay, resulting in a Yankees win 5-1

Game Two - April 17th

AJ pitched a solid 7 innings, with 7 strike outs
112 pitches with only 68 strikes
That's ok because AJ is looking comfortable on the mound and having Jorgie behind that plate

Finally his time has arrived, that's right people Alex Rodriguez hit his first home run of the season, in the bottom of the 4th. Just an inning before Captian Derek Jeter went long also.

Game Three - April 18th

Really what else is their left for this man to do in his career?
The one and only Mr Andy Pettitte pitches a great game he went 8 innings giving up 2 runs, striking out 4 batters. He threw 107 pitches and of those 57 were strikes.

Life without the Captain, is something I don't like to think about. Today Derek sat on the bench

Instead of playing Jeter, Joe put in the young short stop Ramiro Pena

who had a big game for himself; 2 RBI's. A few good plays behind the pitcher.

Mo, the Sandman. It took only 2 pitchers in today's contest against the Rangers and with Andy going 8 innings; Mo was brought in to get the last 3 outs. It took 4 batters but that's ok, because in the end he did what he had to do. He the ended the game with the save.

Yankees sweep series 3-0

Avalanche @ Sharks

2010-04-16T22:24:00.000-07:00

Game TwoSan Jose Sharks

Overtime Win

6-5

Can you taste yet? I can...

They're leaving on a jet plane...

I cant help it, I am in a good mood. The Sharks will jump on their private jet early tomorrow and head to Colorado...

Nabby, said before the game that this game was a must win for his team. Although most if not all of the other players disagree with him. Nabby was ok in game one, and he was just ok in game two. He really needs to step up and be that great goaltender we know he can be.

The Avalanche score first just like they did in game one. The first goal came by way of Pickles throat. See it hit Blake first then hit poor Pickle in his throat and into the net.

Actually the Avalanche lead the whole game, with the Sharks always ended up tying the score. That is of course till the end when it counts most.

The San Jose Sharks, have the best fans in all of the NHL, they've stood by their team through thick and thin. Just because they did so does not mean they are not some of the toughest fans around they expect result. So it was no so surprising when the crowd didn't wait to long to show their displeasure with the team and chanting

towards the home team, with only 7 minute left in the first period, and yes I said first period. Just as easily as the Boo them they cheer for them also, by getting as loud as any arena I have ever heard.

Lets talk about goals their were 6, count them 6 goals in the second period alone. It was literally a goal fest, both teams traded goals. Avalanche scored, then the Sharks would score, and the Avalanche would answer back. That is how the the rest of the game went. Back and fourth the teams fought, but in the end the right team prevailed, Sharks won.

Scott Hannan, the former Sharks defensive player, is giving the current Sharks players a run for their money. Showing exactly way he should have never been let go in the first place. Now when Hannan was a Shark, he was my favorite player and I hated to see him leave team teal. I am always happy to see him doing well with his current team, just not against the Sharks.

Now I am not one to complain about the NHL ref's because I realize how hard their job is to start with, but during the game, (breath) OK first they were letting both teams go with a lot of calls, not calling holding's or tripping's; I get it its playoff hockey, let them play. As the game moved a long though they seemed to put on blinders, only calling the Sharks for some as the crowd called it "BULLSHIT" calls. The game should of been tied on Setoguchi's second goal, but they decided that they wanted the Avalanche to win and called him on "goalie interference" so no goal

The Sharks go into Over Time, off an amazing goal by Mr. USA himself, Joe Pavelski. The goal came with 32 seconds left in the third, sending the game into extra time and the crowd went nuts. Personally it almost gave me a heart attack. In over time, Devon Setoguchi did what he wanted to do in the second but said no goal. He won the game, and didn't even realize it. "I dint know it went it till everyone was punching me in my face" were Seto's words right after the game. San Jose was a very happy town after the game, everyone partied like they had been friends for life; that's what playoff hockey is all about.

Stars of the Game:
Scott Nichol

Devon Setoguchi

Joe Pavelski

Sharks Win in Overtime 6-5

Series tied at One

Angels @ Yankees

2010-04-15T17:54:00.000-07:00

Home Opening Series at the best ballpark in the Major League

Game One - April 13th

Its the night we've been looking forward to all post season, its the night the players get their World Championship rings; they are amazing

A beautiful ceremony that had it all from tears to jokes. Captain Jeter decided it would be a nice time to play a joke a former Yankee; with a fake ring. Mo even thought it would be a good idea to trick a current teammate with fake ring.

both received a fake ring. Matsui, couldn't compare his ring to anyone else so he had no idea, and received his during player introductions. Swisher on the other hand received his from Mo in the dug out.

Andy, was the man, I was happy to see on the mound. It was only fitting he started the game on such a special day, when the banners are raised and rings handed out. Who else can you hand the ball to and say "pitch" in a pressure situation, to open the game. No one, not in my mind.

Matsui, received a huge ovation when he was introduced. Even when he walked to the plate, Andy stepped off so he could tip his hat to the crowd. He is deeply missed by the fans.

Some great plays in the game by Swisher and Rodriguez...

Record Set with 49,293 in attendance, passing the previous 49,005 on August 6th vs Boston

Yankees win 7-5

Game Two - April 14th

Javy, started his second game much like he finished his first. I realize I am not being fair but I am not happy he was re-signed. But I really did want him to have a better game, but unfortunately he did not. He was booed off the mound with 4 runs in 5 1/3 innings.

Jorgie was able to stop his first stolen base runner in the season but hasn't stopped one since

Pineiro was a Yankee Killer the whole game...

Yankees lost the game 5-3, runs by Johnson, Tex, and Swisher

Game Three - April 15th

Jackie Robinson Day #42

Forever in History

All the players all over the league will wear #42 in honor of the great ball player

Robinson Cano, named after the original #42, was among the select players who took part in the pre game ceremony. Cano wears a reverse 42, to honor the man he was named after. Boy did he not disappoint, he had his biggest game of season so far, 2 huge home runs, the second coming with a player on base.

Phil Hughes, wow did he have great start, or what? He looked strong and in control...
He ended up with 5 walks, 6 strike outs in 6 innings
I must say all the #42's did become rather confusing, all I heard was #42 is pitching to #42 with #42 on first base...
I love what it meant to baseball to have everyone wearing #42

As you can see Matsui wearing #42, he still was not booed as an Angel, even after he hit a Home Run, off of Hughes, he received a standing ovation It started out as a nice night but rain soon started to fall, then went the temperature.

FYI: Rivera is the last player to wear #42

Yankees win the game 6-2

Yankees Win Series 2-1

Avalanche @ Sharks

2010-04-15T11:23:00.000-07:00

Round One - Game One

Colorado Avalanche @ San Jose Sharks

Lose 2-1

The race to the cup is on with game one in the books, its not looking to good for the Sharks.
The night started with a street rally, like most big games do. Fans showed up in forced to support their team in Teal. Everything from small kids with their faces painted to grown ups with the faces painted; you seen it all. Teams that come in say that our fans are a factor in the game, because we get so loud; lets hope that true.

So of the big guns were not in the line up

Leach, Ortmeyer, Staubitz

Instead the Coach decided to dress, Demers, Couture, and McGinn. All who have proven themselves playoff worthy

82 games have come and gone, now none of them matters. Playoffs are a whole other animal, and nothing matters but the here and now. We, as fans have heard it before the Sharks are the ones with all the pressure to preform, its on them.

The game was evenly matched throughout most of the game. With both teams going back and fourth with shots. The game was tied at one a piece with 57.6 seconds left in the third when the Avalanche scored. Making them the winner of game one.

Dont panic people its a long series, you gotta have faith in your team...

Yankees Home Opener

2010-04-13T15:19:00.001-07:00

Welcome Home Yankees Fans

Home Opener

vs Angels

First pitch thrown out but none other then Bernie Williams

Isn't it beautiful

@Tampa Bay Rays Series

2010-04-11T14:55:00.000-07:00

New York Yankees

Opening Series Game - April 9th

Javy, didn't disappoint (me) I wasn't expecting to much from him. I know it's one start in a long season but it sure seems like not much has changed since 2004.

It wasn't just Javy that was having a bad day. The Yankees as a whole didn't impress anyone by losing the first game

One player that is having no problem early in the season with his glove and bat is

Game Two of Series - April 10th

Man oh man, was CC on fire or what in the second game. Five strike outs and a No-Hitter through 7 2/3 innings. He proved he came to play and is hungry for another amazing season.

It took our friends at FOX a whole 26 minutes before they mentioned the Yankees payroll, and shockingly enough that was the only time it was brought up during the game.

Now CC, was the man of the game but he had a great supporting cast behind him

Robbie, Tex, Jete and A-Rod, combined to make some of the most amazing plays to keep the no-hitter in tact.

Mark was able to get off the schneid with a RBI double...

Cervelli, was also great behind the plate. It was nice to see the young catcher have great energy, and looked like he was having the time of his life.

Final Game - April 11th

AJ, got into some trouble early in the game. But with Jorgie quickly calming him down, he went on to pitch rather well.

Mark celebrated his 30th Birthday today

Keys Plays:

Alex:

2 Doubles
2 RBI's

Jorgie:

2 run Homer

Grandy:
RBI Double

Swisher:
Homer

Through out the 3 game series, you could always a loud strong

chant. That's always nice to see that the visiting team has more fans in attendance then the home team.

Yankees win the Series 2-1

San Jose Sharks

2010-04-11T14:50:00.000-07:00

San Jose Sharks

Clinched Conference

113 Points

will face Colorado Avalanche

Coyotes @ Sharks

2010-04-10T22:05:00.001-07:00

San Jose Sharks Win 3-2

Lead the Conference

Now we the fans will stand on our heads till Sunday night to see who the Sharks play in the first round
The San Jose Sharks, close out the 82 game season with an Shoot Out win against the Phoenix Coyotes. They came to play and never let up, bringing out one of the best games this season.

Dany Heatley unfortunately did not get his 40th goal of the season it was stolen by Patrick Marleau.

Tonight's games was a fan appreciation game, as is every final regular season game. Blake, the captain, gave a awkward speech at the end of the night, asking the fans to bring it next week.

Marleau was named player of the year

Demers was named rookie of the year

Nabby was named 3 stars of the year

The only thing that matters know is that, they have made it this far and its out year and thanks to the amazing

Coaching staff, because they kept the Sharks in it from the beginning....
Our eyes are on the prize, and we don't plan on not bringing it home

My View On the Yankees

2010-04-10T10:15:00.000-07:00

If you know me even a little bit you know how much I love the

and no I am not a fair weather fan, thick and thin, I am cheering on my team. Like most I was super excited to see them return to the top where they belong, last season by winning the

But this season I am a little concerned, no I am not hitting the panic button; like many. I just feel that when you get signed to a team like the New York Yankees, you've been signed to the best team in baseball, and you're going to perform excellent night in and out. Then when someone has been traded its like being demoted, you're no longer good enough to play with a team like the Yankees.

So when the teams lets players go, then years later re-signs them to the team, I am very concerned. I feel that if you let them go once why bring them back for another season. My point

Nick Johnson signed a $5.5 million dollar contract, for a DH... I realize that its four games in but really come on. In 2002 we traded him for Javy, his numbers then were not that great, plus he was hurt.

Now Javy Vazquez is a whole other story

the Yankees re-sign this "gem" for a crazy $11.5 million, now its not so much the money that bothers me because I know the team can afford it. In 2004, Javy's first run with the team he went 14-10, he pitched 198 innings, with 195 hits, 114 hits and 33 home runs, an ERA of 4.91

I realize that last night was his first "real" game back but if you look at the score and his numbers from last night alone, the nightmares of 2004 are coming back awfully fast. It's to early for me to say "I told you so" so I will wait till the half way point before I mention I was right about being upset about him coming back.

Opening Series Red Soxs @ Yankees

2010-04-09T16:46:00.000-07:00

Welcome Back New York Yankee Fans

I know we haven't opened at home yet but isn't it a beautiful sight

Now the bad part to the opening of the 2010 Season is their opponent, This is one of the only times you'll read my blog and I put the Smelly Sox's before our beloved Yankees..

and that's because we were the visiting team. But no worries we might of dropped the first game but rallied back the next two games to take the 1st series 2-1

So just like the last season ended, we start this season the same

problems with the damn umpire's. Not granting time between pitches along with wrong calls, oh and not allowing catcher to pitcher conversations.

The good thing about the series was we didn't see an appearance by his awful black book.

Oh come on you guys know what I am referring to, the book that empties our bullpen and messes the line up...

None of it matter's right now in it is still early in the year also because the Yankees are the Defending World Champions

Canucks @ Sharks

2010-04-08T21:46:00.000-07:00

Countdown Game Ticker is at

San Jose Sharks beat the Vancouver Canucks
4-2

The teams late in the game decided to trade their

for some unusual one's

With the playoffs coming up in just about a week, we cant lose focus now. Some not so big names have been stepping up to the, shall I say

McGinn, Couture, Mitchell

and of course the biggest Shark himself and no doubt the face of the Sharks team

Nabby

Who is having another great regular season with 42 wins and counting

Now I am fully aware that they have not been playing at their best and I know there are things we as Fans want fixed and things the Coaches and players want fixed, like

Now I am not crying about their play especially after the slump they were in not long ago. I am very happy that the Sharks figured out they were going the

and turned it around in enough time to make the push to the playoffs.

I do think that a couple of the guys have seriously turned up theon an excellent second half to their season, Like

Clowe, Mitchell (again)

San Jose Sharks

2010-04-06T21:15:00.000-07:00

San Jose Sharks

Pacific Division Champions

2009-2010

Sharks @ Oilers

2010-03-21T19:27:00.000-07:00

Dreams of theare quickly fading into the

The

are finishing up their last long road trip of the season, tonight's opponent none other then the

going into the game the were trying to snap a 5 game losing streak. Which they
DIDN'T, really come on they are seriously the worst team in the

So there is obviously something wrong with the team. Is it

the Coach

or maybe

it is the on ice leadership, that they have...

Now I know I shouldn't be

at anyone in particular, because its a team sport. But this is getting sad. The Sharks haven't lost this many games in regulation since

There are no more excuse they need to step up and play hockey like we know they can. Nothing else can be said, I'm one of those die hard Fin loving fans, so win or lose, I'll be there...

GO SHARKS

Sharks @ Flames

2010-03-19T20:31:00.001-07:00

Sharks vs Flames

Lose 3-4

12 Games Left

There is nothing really to say but they are not playing like they should. This is the Sharks 5th straight loss, 4th on the road...

Sharks @ Canucks

2010-03-18T21:33:00.000-07:00

San Jose Sharks @ Vancouver Canucks

Lose 3-2

13 Games Left

Injury Report:
Vlasic - still out, the team could really use him right about now

Up & Down Game:
Logan Couture and Jamie McGinn up from the AHL

League Leaders:
Top Face-off team

Fights:
None

Game Notes:
With the lose tonight that brings the streak to 4. The Sharks haven't loss this bad since December. Well they played maybe a total period of hockey but that's being nice. The other 40 minutes were spent chasing the puck, on defences and in the penalty box. The major differences in tonight's game is the goal tending, it wasn't perfect but it was damn near perfect compared to the last games. The Sharks can fight back on the score board all they want but it becoming harder and harder. Mentally they have to be spent with all the chasing. There isn't much else to say but I can see a early exit coming this year again....

Stars:

1. Logan Couture

2. Jumbo
3. Huskins

Scoring:

Ryane Clowe's 17th - 4 on 4 - from Paveleski and Huskins

Joe Pavelski's 21st - evevn strength - from Huskins and Setoguchi

Sharks @ Stars

2010-03-16T19:58:00.001-07:00

San Jose Sharks @ Dallas Stars

Lose 8-2

14 Games Left

Injury Report:

Valsic - still out but traveling with the team

Fights:
Clowe v Barch = Clowe took him down

Leach v Barch = Leach ripped his jersey right off

Game Notes:

Well the Sharks seem to be the team to beat if you haven't been doing great since the break. This was single handily thee worst game of the season. What went wrong in this game; it would be easier to say what went right, cause nothing did, really. Yeah there were 2 real good fights, and if Staubitz had his way there would've been a couple more. PK - wasn't all that bad the Stars only scored once, with the man advantage. The PP was another story, it seemed like the wrong team was scoring, Stars scored twice short handed, while the Sharks only scored once. Nabby was pulled from the game after letting 4 goals get past him.
Overall it was an absloutly horrible game, I guess the Sharks decided to stay home on this road trip. I really don't know what the Coach's contract looks like but, they could be looking for some new personal on and off the bench this coming off season.
I love the Sharks and have been a fan since the early years... I don't like watching them play like this. It is uncalled for, they are supposed to be professionals. I mean come on they do get paid the big bucks don't they. They need to start playing like it.

Scoring Summary: (yeah right)
Dan Boyle's 12th - power play - from Thornton & Pavelski

Devin Setoguchi's 17th - even strength - from Marleau & Clowe

Sharks @ Ducks

2010-03-14T19:35:00.000-07:00

San Jose Sharks @ Anihiem Ducks

Lose 4-2

15 Games Left

Injury Report:

Marc Edward Valsic is traveling with the team

Douglas Murray is back in line up

Up & Down Game:
Jamie McGinn still with team

Jason Demers sent back down

Game Notes:
Coming into the game the Sharks had swept the Ducks 5 zip outscoring them19-7... This is the last long road time for the Sharks this regular season. Top line of Jumbo/Heater/Patty was back together tonight. But at the end of the night it seemed to be a mistake. On top of that this would be the Ducks first win since the Olympic break oh and to make it worse Selanne was in striking distance to reach 600 goals.

The Good - the Penalty Kill was on point tonight, 0-6 for the Ducks

The Bad - Power Play was horrible 0-4 for the beloved Sharks

The Ugly - Um... scoring, zone entry.

After what seemed like was every whistle their was some extra activity, no actual fights. Guys sticking up for one another. The Sharks seemed to start this game like they ended last night's game, poor and horrible. The second was better they at lest shut out the Ducks, but they started to take to many penalties. The third was eventful, with Selanne knocking on the door of 600, Nabby was shutting him down at every turn. Finally he went for it one last time, and took HIMSELF into the boards hard, and didn't get up. It was a scary sight, I might not like him, but hate to see a player go down, needs less to say he didn't come back to the game.

Silver Lining - It wasn't a shut out

Stars Of Game:

1. Jumbo - stopping the shutout

2. Jamie - trying to keep them in it

3. None

Scoring Summary:

Joe Thornton's 18th - even strength - from McGinn and Setoguchi

Jamie McGinn's 8th - even strength - from Huskins

Panthers @ Sharks

2010-03-13T19:28:00.000-08:00

San Jose Sharks vs Florida Panthers

Over Time Lose

3-2

Injury Report:
Vlasic and Murray both out with lower body injury, but both skating with the team

Up & Down Game:
Jason Demers and Jamie McGinn still up the Sharks

Fights:
Staubitz vs Tarnasky - fight was a draw
Malhorta vs Garrison - was Mango flipped over onto his back

Game Notes:
This game started off so well, better then any one of their home games since the break. True to form though the Sharks did not keep up their play. Some great goal's by the awesome new duo of; Clowe and Marleau. The Sharks came out with speed and some carry over from their 6 goal 3rd period performance the previous game. For the 1st time in I cant tell you how long did the Sharks finally score 1st well then 2nd. The PK* was perfect, not pretty but the Panthers did not score. The PP** was not perfect but they did score once. In the end the Panthers just out work the Sharks for 40 minutes longer then they wanted to play. The Panthers came into the game with little to no respect for the Sharks, and that's the reason why they beat them. Manny Malhorta took expectation to a hit on Pavelski, so he did what was right. In turn that fight caused him 17 minutes off the ice in the 3rd.

Sharks Scoring Summary:
Ryane Clowe's 16th - even strength - from Marleau
Patrick Marleau's 41st - power play - from Clowe and Pavelski

Stars of the Game:
1. Ryane Clowe - Goal and an Assist
2. Patrick Marleau - Goal and an Assist
3. Joe Pavelski - Another great game, and an Assist

*PK- Penalty Kill

**PP- Power Play

Predators @ Sharks

2010-03-11T22:07:00.000-08:00

San Jose Sharks vs Nashville Predators

WIN

8-5

Injury Report:
Valsic is 7 to 8 games from coming back

Up & Down Game:
Demers and Heminen down
McGinn still up

Game Notes:
Ok so the way this game started I thought oh no not again. But the Sharks had a 6 goal 3rd period. The 1st 2 periods were almost non existent from the Sharks. In the 2nd period Murray went to the dressing room and wasn't heard from again. Still no word on his condition. Its hard to complain about their play when they come back to win, but I will say this that we will NEVER win a Cup with that kinda play... The Sharks fans really got behind Pavelski with USA chants.
Patrick Marleau is only the 3rd Shark to reach the 40 goal mark
Kent Huskins reached his career high 16 assists
Jay Leach scored his first ever goal in the NHL

Sharks Goals:
Dany Healtey's 35th - even strength - from Thornton and Setgochi
Joe Thornton's 17th - power play - from Healtey and Marleau
Dany Healtey's 36th - power play - from Boyle and Pavelski
Manny Malhorta's 11th - even strength - from Huskins and Pavelski
Joe Pavelski's 19th - even strength - from Malhorta
Joe Pavelski's 20th - even strength - from Nichol and Malhorta
Patrick Marleau's 40th - even strength - from Clowe and Mitchell
Jay Leach's 1st EVER - empty net - from Wallin and Nichol

Stars of the Game:
1. Joe Pavelski - 4 point game
2. Manny Malhorta - 4 point game
3. Dany Healtey - 3 point game

First team in NHL history to win 3 straight games, all in regulation when trailing after 2 periods

Blue Jackets @ Sharks

2010-03-06T22:04:00.001-08:00

San Jose Sharks v Columbus Blue Jackets

Win 2-1

18 games left

Injury Report:
Scott Nichol out with upper body injury for 7-10 days
Marc-Edward Vlasic Injured Reserve

Up & Down Game:

Ryan Vesce brought up

Jamie McGinn still up

League Leaders:
Jumbo - assist leader @ 61

Heater - tied with power play goals

Fights:

Brad Staubitz vs Boll = Staubitz, he actually got cut in that fight

Staubitz (again) vs Dorsett= not really a fight

Game Notes:

Man oh man did the Sharks come out strong or what. As much as I hate to admit it but you really didn't notice Nichol was missing everyone stepped up to the challenge. Some great chances through out the game, they pushed the puck well. In the middle period though they did take their foot off the gas but came back strong. The Blue Jackets tried to slow the pace but it never worked to their advantage. Mason had the Sharks shutout for 148.38 minutes till Heater broke out on the power play. Right after the goal man did they go into hyper drive.

Stars of the Game:
1. Heater - ended shutout

2. Stauby - fights, grit, heart

3. Pavs - game winning goal & face off wins

Scoring Summary:

Healtey's 34th - power play goal - from Marleau and Thornton

Pavelski's 18th - even strength - from Marleau and Clowe

San Jose Sharks

2010-03-05T21:21:00.000-08:00

Montreal Canadiens forward Maxim Lapierre has been suspended for four games, without pay, for a late hit on San Jose Sharks forward Scott Nichol during last night's game, the National Hockey league announced today.
Under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, and based on his average annual salary, Lapierre will forfeit $14,248.72. The money goes to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund.

As a result of the garbage hit Scott Nichol will not play any where from 7 to 10 days, is what the Coaching staff is hoping for.

Canadians @ Sharks

2010-03-05T20:49:00.000-08:00

San Jose Sharks v Montreal Canadians
Win 3-2

19 games left

Injury Report:

Pickle - Injured Reserve

Up & Down Game:

Dwight Helminen and Jason Demers sent back down to Wroecster.

Jamie McGinn still up.

League Leaders:

Jumbo - Assist leader

Heater - tied with 15 power play goals

Fights:

None

Game Notes:

Line changes Seto moves to the top line, Coach says it is not a reward for playing well the night before the team needs a shake up. Patty moves down to the second line. A disheveled beginning, but they started to get some good scoring chances. Montreal scored first... the Sharks power play had way to many passes. On their penalty kill Patty scored short handed, but once again the Sharks started to take a lot of penalties. Much like the night before the Sharks seemed to be the only team being called for penalties. Now I have made my position known on boarding but this game brought out all those reasons why. Scott Nichol had a great scoring chance and then he was put into the boards hard, hit the numbers. For a second he didn't get up, my heart stopped. Get this NO CALL, the ref was right there but made no call on the dirty hit, thankfully Scott got up. He never returned to the game, after that all hell broke loose. The ref's did nothing to protect the players, so the players took it on themselves to protect one another.

For the second game in a row the ref's decided how was gonna win before it was over, but the Sharks prevailed and kicked the Canadians' asses.

Scoring Summary:
Short-Handed - Patrick Marleau recorded high 39th goal from Blake and Nichol

Power Play - Dany Healtey's 15th from Bolye and Marleau

Even Strength - Manny Malhorta's 10th from Mitchell and Huskins

Stars of the Game:

1. Nabby - amazing saves, totally 28

2. Patty - short-handed goal

3. Mango - good hits, and game winning goal

Devils @ Sharks

2010-03-05T20:23:00.000-08:00

San Jose Sharks v New Jersey Devils

Lose

4-3

20 Games Remaining

Injury Report:

Marc-Edward Vlasic was placed on Injured Reserve

Manny Malhorta will play, Jay Leach is a healthy scratch

Up & Down Game:
Jason Demers, Dwight Helminen, and Jamie McGinn called up from Worcester

League Leaders:

Joe Thornton assist leader

SJ Sharks best face off team

Fights:
None

Game Notes:
Pre-Game: Nabby is wearing a new mask, I like the new design. Dany Heatley was named player of the month by the Sharks Foundation.
In one of the worst games I have witnessed all year, the Sharks seemed to be on vacation still. Don't get me wrong, the first 10 minutes of the game they played strong but after that they fall apart. Again the turnovers killed them, along with all the penalties. Now I am not saying some of the penalties weren't called for, but it seemed that only the Sharks were getting called for the stuff they were doing.
In the last period the Sharks came out strong and played their hearts out and came out and scored 3 goals in 2.46 minutes. 2 from Setoguchi and 1 from Pavelski... but it was a little to late. For me the last 20 minutes made up for the other 40 minutes they had played.
I do feel for the Sharks fans who don't see it like me, they haven't been home in a month and this how they come home to play.

Stars of Game:
1. Scott Nichol - played with grit and heart
2. Nabby - keeping the game as close as he could
3. Seto - getting of the schneids

Men's Hockey - Break Down

2010-02-28T14:57:00.000-08:00

Break Down

San Jose Sharks Players

Dan Boyle - 2 Goals, 6 Assits, 2 penalties
Danny Healtey - 4 Goals, 3 Assits, 2 penalties
Patrick Marleau - 2 Goals, 3 Assists, 1 penalty
Joe Thornton - 1 Goal

Joe Pavelski - 2 Assists, 2 penalties

4th Place:
Slovakia

5th Place:
Sweden

Douglas Murray - finished +1

6th Place:
Russia

Evgeni Nabokov - 138 Shots, 96 saves

7th place:
Czech Republic

8th Place:
Switzerland

9th Place:
Belarus

10th Place:
Norway

11th Place:
Germany

Thomas Greiss - 106 Shots, 89 Saves

12th Place:
Lativa

Men's Hockey - Gold Medal Game

2010-02-28T13:36:00.000-08:00

Canada Hockey Place

Gold Medal Game

Day 17 - February 28th

USA v Canada

VS
Over Time Final

Joe Pavelski (USA)

Dan Boyle (CAN)

Danny Healtey (CAN)

Patrick Marleau (CAN)

Joe Thornton (CAN)

Gold Medal Winner

Canada

Bronze Medal Game

2010-02-27T19:27:00.000-08:00

Canada Hockey Place

Bronze Medal Game

Day 16 - February 27th

Finland v Slovakia

5-3

(Finland)

Penalties:

#10 Hagman - Holding 2 minutes @ 2:13
#16 Peltonen - Hooking 2 minutes @ 9:49
#9 M.Kolvu - Hooking 2 minutes @ 28:37
#11 S.Kolvu - Hooking 2 minutes @ 33:42
#5 Kukkonen - Cross Checking @ 35:16
#6 Salo - Holding @ 50:28
#25 Pitkanen - Tripping @ 56:42

Goals:

#6 Sami Salo - power play @ 18:50
#10 Niklas Hagman - power play @ 5:06 from Timonen
#12 Olli Jokinen - @ 6:41 from Ruutu
#12 Olli Jokinen - @ 8:21 from Pitkanen and Kiprusoff
#51 Valtteri Filppula - empty net @ 19:49 from Timonen

Goaltender:

#34 Mikka Kiprusoff - 22 Saves, 19 Saves

(Slovakia)

Penalties

#24 Palffy - Holding 2 minutes @ 17:42
#10 Gaborik - Delay Game 2 minutes @ 24:35
#68 Jurcina - Cross Checking 2 minutes @ 31:03
Team - too many men 2 minutes @ 33:11
#92 Radivojevic - High Sticking 4 minutes @ 37:54
#8 Cibak - Holding 2 minutes @ 43:02
#12 Meszaros - High Sticking 2 minutes @ 43:36
#21 Hossa - Tripping 2 minutes @ 47:53

Goals:

#10 Marian Gaborik - Power Play @ 29:56 from Demitra and Chara
#81 Marian Hossa - 2 man advantage @ 35:38 from Handzus and Demitra
#38 Pavol Demtira - Short Handed @ 38:45 from Hossa

Goaltender:

Jaroslav Halak - 32 Shots, 28 Saves

Men's Hockey - Semi Finals

2010-02-26T14:50:00.001-08:00

Canada Hockey Place

The Final Four

Day15 - February 26th

United States v Finland

VS
6-1

J. Pavelski: 1 assist, 24 minutes
5 goals in 6.24 minutes
Least Penalized team
Best Defence

USA Olympic record with 6 goals

Slovakia v Canada

2-3

D. Boyle:*
D. Healtey:*
P. Marleau: 1 goal
J. Tornton:*

*Team Canada's ice times are incorrect I will try to find the correct times

Men's Hockey - Semi Finals

2010-02-24T23:16:00.001-08:00

Day 13 - Febraury 24th

Unted States v Switzerland

2-0

J. Pavelski: 34;52 minutes

Russia v Canada

VS
3-7

(RUS)

E. Nabokov: 29 shots, 23 saves, 24:51 minutes

(CAN)

D. Boyle: 1PP Goal, 2 assits, 2 minute penalty for a nasty dirty hit
D. Heatley: 1 assist
P. Marleau: 1 assist
J. Thornton:

Finland v Czech Republic

VS
2-0

Sweden v Slovakia

VS
3-4

D. Murray:

Douglas Murray and Evgeni Nabokov should be rejoining the Sharks as early as tomorrow afternoon.

Thomas Greiss should have already rejoined the team.

Men's Hockey Qualfication

2010-02-23T18:06:00.000-08:00

Canada Hockey Place

Day 12 - February 23rd

Switzerland v Belarus

Final Shootout

3-2

winner plays USA tomorrow
10 minute overtime
70 minute total game time played

Canada v Germany

VS

8-2

winner plays Russia tomorrow
(CAN)
D. Boyle:
D. Healtey: 1 assist, 2 minute minor
P. Marleau:

J. Thornton: 1 goal
(GER)

T. Greiss: 39 shots, 31 saves

Czech Republic v Lativa

VS
3-2

winner plays Finland

Slovakia v Norway

VS
4-3

winner plays Sweden

** San Jose Sharks will resume practice tomorrow 2/24/2010 without the Olympians; it will be closed to the public

Men's Hockey

2010-02-21T19:16:00.001-08:00

Canada Hockey Place

Day 10 - February 21st

Group B:
Russia v Czech Republic

VS
5-2

E. Nabokov: 23 Saves. 25 Shots, Played 60 minutes

Group A:
Canada v United States

VS
3-5

(CAN)

D. Healtey: 1 goal, 30:46 minutes
P. Marleau: 35:51 minutes
J. Thornton: 29:36 minutes
D. Boyle: 40:27 minutes

(USA)

J. Pavelski: 25:19 minutes, 2 minute penalty

Group C:

Sweden v Finland

3-0

D. Murray: 36:33 minutes

Auto Club 500

2010-02-21T10:24:00.000-08:00

Fontana, California

Auto Club Speedway

Starting Line-Up/ Checkered Flag Finish

Jamie McMurray-1-Jimmie Johnson
Juan Montoya-2-Kevin Harvick
Clint Bowyer-3-Jeff Burton
Kasey Kane-4-Mark Martin
Dave Blaney-5-Joey Logano
Kevin Harvick-6-Kurt Busch
Jimmie Johnson-7-Matt Kenseth
Sam Hornish Jr.-8- Clint Bowyer
Kyle Busch-9-Tony Stewart
Mark Martin-10- Greg Biffle
David Reutimann-11-Scott Speed
Kurt Busch-12-Brian Vickers
Scott Speed-13-Carl Edwards
Jeff Burton-14-Kyle Busch
David Ragan-15-David Reutimann
Tony Stewart-16-Sam Hornish Jr.
Mike Bliss-17-Jaime McMurray
Ryan Newman-18-Paul Menard
Joey Logano-19-Regan Smith
Matt Kenseth-20-Jeff Gordon
Brad Keselowski-21-Brad Keselowski
Regan Smith-22-Mike Bliss
Brian Vickers-23-David Ragan
Aric Almirola-24-Elliott Sadler
Denny Hamlin-25-A.J Allmendinger
Marcos Ambrose-26- David Gilliland
Dale Earnhardt Jr.-27- Bobby Labonte
Jeff Gordon-28-Max Papis
A.J. Allmendinger-29-Denny Hamlin
Michael McDowell-30-Travis Kvapil
Carl Edwards-31-Kevin Conway
Joe Nemechek-32-Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Bobby Labonte-33-Robby Gordon
Martin Truex Jr.-34-Kasey Kane
Greg Biffle-35-Marcos Ambrose
Paul Memard-36-Ryan Newman
Elliott Sadler-37-Juan Montoya
Kevin Conway-38-Broris Said
Travis Kvapil-39-Martin Truex Jr.
Robby Gordon-40-Joe Nemechek
David Gilliland-41-Dave Blaney
Boris Said-42-Michael McDowell
Max Papis-43-Aric Almirola

Caution Flags: 6

Catuion Laps: 30

Lap Leaders: 14

Next Week Pick:

Matt Kenseth

Men's Hockey

2010-02-20T23:28:00.001-08:00

Canada Hockey Place

DAY 9 - February 20th

Group A:

Norway v Switzerland

VS
4-5

Group B:

Latvia v Slovakia

0-6

Group C:
Germany v Belarus

VS

3-5

Thomas Greiss: 42 shots, 35 saves, Time 58:51

Men's Hockey

2010-02-19T20:19:00.000-08:00

Canada Hockey Place

Day 8 - Febarary 19th

Group C:

Belarus v Sweden

2-4

Douglas Murray: Time 12:48

Group B:

Czech Republic v Latvia

VS
5-2

Group C:

Finland v Germany

5-0

Thomas Greiss: Did not play

Men's Hockey

2010-02-18T19:15:00.000-08:00

Canada Hockey Place

Day 7 - February 18th

Group A:
USA v Norway

VS
6-1

Joe Pavelski: 2 assists, Plus 3, SOG 3, Time 25:19

Canada v Switzerland

4th Round Shoot Out

2-3

Dan Boyle: Time 40:27, Plus 3

Dany Heatley: 1 Goal, 1 Assist, Time 30:56

Patrick Marleau: Power Play Goal, 1 Assist, Time 35:51

Joe Thornton: Time 29:36

Group B:

Slovakia v Russia

7th Round Shoot Out

2-1

Evgeni Nabokov: Did not start the game or play

Men's Hockey

2010-02-17T19:00:00.001-08:00

Canada Hockey Place

Day 6 - February 17th

Group C:

Finland-Belarus

5-1

Sweden-Germany

VS

2-0

(SWD)#3 Douglas Murray none

(GRM) #1 Thomas Greiss 25 shots, 23 saves

Group B:

Slovakia-Czech Republic
VS

1-3

Men's Hockey

2010-02-16T18:52:00.000-08:00

Canada Hockey Place

Day 5- February 16th

Group A:

3-1

#16 Joe Pavelski 2 minutes

8-0

#22 Dan Boyle 1 assist

#15 Danny Heatly 2 goals 2 minutes

#11 Patrick Marleau 1 assist

#19 Joe Thornton 1 assist

Group B:

VS
8-2

Evgeni Nabokov 20 Shots 18 Saves played 60 minutes

Daytona 500

2010-02-14T11:49:00.001-08:00

Daytona 500

Daytona International Speedway

Daytona Beach

February 14, 2010

Stating Line Up
1- Mark Martin
2- Dale Earnhardt Jr
3- Greg Biffle
4- Clint Bowyer
5- David Reutimann
6- Martin Truex Jr
7- Kevin Harvick
8- Matt Kenseth
9- Carl Edwards
10- Juan Montoya
11- Jeff Burton
12- Mark Martin
13- Paul Menard
14- Kyle Busch
15- Brian Vickers
16- David Regan
17- Denny Hamlin
18- Michael Waltrip
19- Scott Speed
20- Joey Logano
21- Bobby Labonte
22- Tony Stewart
23- Kurt Busch
24- Elliott Sadler
25- Boris Said
26- Jeff Gordon
27- Bill Elliott
28- Robby Gordon
29- Travis Kvapil
30- Kasey Kane
31- Robert Richardson
32- A.J Allmendinger
33- Michael McDowell
34- Ryan Newman
35- Jimmie Johnson
36- Brad Keselowski
37- Sam Hornish Jr
38- John Andretti
39- Regan Smith
40- Max Papis
41- Marcos Ambrose
42- Mike Bliss
43- Joe Nemechek

Checkered Flag
1- Jamie McMurray
2- Dale Earnhardt Jr
3- Jimmie Johnson
4- Kasey Kane
5- Kevin Harvick
6- Tony Stewart
7- Kyle Busch
8- Juan Montoya
9- Clint Bowyer
10- Kurt Busch
11- Regan smith
12- Elliott Sadler
13- Jamie McMurray
14- Martin Truex Jr
15- A.J Allmendinger
16- Joey Logano
17- Ryan Newman
18- Marcos Ambrose
19- David Ragan
20- David Reutimann
21- Jeff Gordon
22- Brain Vickers
23- Greg Biffle
24- Matt Kenseth
25- Denny Hamlin
26- Brad Keselowski
27- Carl Edwards
28- Mike Bliss
29- Michael McDowell
30- Scott Speed
31- Max Papsi
32- Paul Menard
33- John Andretti
34- Robby Gordon
35- Travis Kvapil
36- Sam Hornish Jr
37- Robert Richardson Jr
38- Boris Said
39- Jeff Burton
40- Bill Elliott
41- Joe Nemeck
42- Bobby Labonte
43- Michael Waltrip

My Pick to Win: Dale Earnhardt Jr

started: 2nd

finished: 2nd

Red Flag: Lap 78 Track Repair 1 hour 40 minutes; Lap 39 Track Repair

Caution Flag's: 9

Caution Lap's: 40

Lead Change's: 22 - Track Record

Next Week's Pick: Martin Truex Jr

Happy Valentine's Day

Sharks @ Sabres

2010-02-13T18:30:00.000-08:00

San Jose Sharks @ Buffalo Sabres

Lose

3-1

89 points

Game #62

Injury Report:
Manny Malhorta and Marc Edward Vlasic are both still out with no date set
The Flu is going around the locker room like wild fire

Up & Down Game:
Dwight Helmenin still playing; with the trade of Jody Shelley the Sharks recall Jamie McGinn who has played 39 games with the team.

NHL League Leaders:
Joe Thornton with 59 assists
Dany Healtey tied with Steve Stamkos with 14 power play goals
Sharks Best Face-Off Team
Sharks Best Road Team

Fights:
Mitchell vs Kennedy the referees stepped between them before anything could really happen

Game Notes:
Of course it was nice to see Craig Rivet and Mark Grier as always. The Buffalo Sabres not only honored their Olympians but the Sharks as well. At the start of the game the ice was wide open, as if the players had forgotten how to play. Very few whistles with even less chances on net. On both sides of the puck the players seemed to be on vacation already. Play was very sloppy by both teams through the first, the Sabres shook off the cob webs but unfortunately the Sharks never did. Both teams had plenty of turnovers, and offside calls were getting out of hand. The 2nd period is when the lamp was light but no by the Sharks the Sabres scored 3 times in that period. Only after Mitchell’s scuffle in the 3rd did the Sharks score. The Sharks stepped up on the hitting but not like their normal ‘put the body to the ice ways.’ With the clock ticking away the Sharks went with the empty net but still couldn't score. While the Sharks net was empty the crowd started a “USA” chant, which is always nice to hear. The sharks end this road trip 0-11 on the power play.
Now I am not heartless I know the guys are tired and miss their families, I wish them only the best over the break.

Stars of the Game:
1. Mitchell's tiny fight
2. Huskins ending shut out
3. McGinn he traveled in a track suit (which is a no no) he had to borrow Brad Staubitz's suit, Ryane Clowe's shoes, and Dwight Helmenin's belt, its unknown who's underwear and socks he borrowed

Scoring:
3rd Period:
Kent Huskins 3rd goal
from McGinn

Jody Shelley

2010-02-12T13:52:00.000-08:00

The Sharks

are sending the best enforcer on the team

Jody Shelley

To the

for a conditional 6th round draft pick in the 2010 Draft

Jody Shelley you are gonna be missed among your teammates but more so from the fans
always signing and taking pictures

we're gonna miss your fire and passion for the game

Goodbye Mr and Mrs Shelley I hope New York is good to

Sharks @ Detroit

2010-02-11T19:28:00.000-08:00

San Jose Sharks @ Detroit Red Wings
Win
Shoot Out 3-2
88 points
Game #60

Injury Report:
Manny Malhorta and Marc Edward Vlasic still not game ready; still no date back.

Up & Down Game:
No one was sent down therefore no one came up; Dwight Helmenin still playing

Fights:
Nichol vs. Miller (not really a fight) Miller gave Nichol a cheap shot when Scott was on the ice, he came up swinging
Clowe vs. Ericsson: Clowe took the big man down

NHL League Leaders:
Joe Thornton with 59 assists
Dany Healtey tied with Steve Stamkos with 14 power play goals
Sharks Best Face-Off Team
Sharks Best Road Team

Game Notes:
The 4th and final meeting between these two teams with Detroit taking the majority of the wins. When Clowe scores the Sharks are 12-1-1.
Powerful opening shift, I love the passion that the Sharks came out with, it was like yesterdays game never happened. Bodies flying everywhere “It’s a war in front of the nets” Randy Hahn; which is was there was a minimum of 2 players in front of each goaltender. Red Wings scored first on a power play, they would go 1 for 4 on special teams. The penalty kill was insane tonight with the exception of the one hiccup. But the Sharks came back 3 seconds later to tie the score then scored again to go into the locker room with a rare lead.
The whole game had a great flow to it, no one ever settled down; the pace never really fell into a rhythm. This was by far the BEST effort EVER against the Detroit team. To the Sharks credit they fought through a lot of non calls by the referee’s. the scoring opportunities went back in forth in the 3rd, where the Red Wings tied it on a weird goal. The ref’s let play continue for at least a minute before blowing the whistle and the review went upstairs to show a goal. Overtime: Rob Blake took a tripping penalty half way thru and the Sharks did a absolutely amazing job 4 on 3 to not gave the game up. Nabby had a career record of saves with 50.

Stars of the Game:

1. Ryane Clowe- passion and determination

2. Niklas Wallin & Dwight Helmenin- first points as Sharks

3. Nabby- another amazing performance from the net minder

Goals:

First Period-

Joe Thornton

from Wallin and Boyle

Dwight Helmenin

From Mitchell and Nichol

Sharks @ Columbus

2010-02-10T14:59:00.001-08:00

San Jose Sharks @ Columbus

Lose

2-0

87 Points

Injury Report:

Manny Malhorta and Marc Edward Vlasic both are still injured not date has been set for their return.

FYI: Manny will have some nice R&R with his wife in Hawaii over the Olympic break

Up & Down Game:
No one was sent down, which means no one came up. Dwight Helminen is still up from the AHL.

NHL League Leaders:

Joe Thornton with 59 assists
Dany Healtey is tied with 14 power play goals
Sharks are thee best face off team
Best Road record of the league

Fights:
NONE
Stats: the Sharks are 11-0 when their are 2 fights in the game

Game Notes:
Where to start with this game, first Greiss was in the net for Nabby. The game started with a great flow and pace to it. The whistles were few and far in between, with some big but clean hits. Sharks power play for the night got better as the game went on but they never scored. Their puck handling much like there PP game seemed to get better as the night wore on. One thing that didn't seem to struggle was there penalty kill, the Blue Jackets never scored while on the PP. I was very disappointed in Setoguchi and his late hit on a icing call against a CBJ player. He was very lucky he wasn't called for a penalty. Which in the 3rd period the Sharks seemed to take my penalties then liked. So with the shutout tonight it was the first time the Sharks have been shutout on the road in 110 games.

Side Note: Dan Boyle and interviews are a great idea he is so well spoken.

Stars of the Game:

1. Steve Mason (CBJ) with the shutout

2. Malhorta with his explanation on his nickname

3. Randy & Drew and there wonderful color commentating

Olympic Schedule: Mens Hockey

2010-02-09T19:48:00.000-08:00

2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics

February 16, 2010- Day 5

Group A

12 pm United States vs Switzerland

4:30pm Canada vs Norway

Group C

9 pm Russia vs Latvia

February 17, 2010- Day 6

Group C

12 pm Finland vs Belarus

4:30 pm Sweden vs Germany

Group B

9 pm Czech Republic vs Slovakia

February 18, 2010- Day 7

Group A

12 pm United States vs Norway

4:30 pm Switzerland vs Canada

Group B

9 pm Slovakia vs Russia

February 19, 2010- Day 8

Group C

12 pm Belarus vs Sweden

Group B

4:30 pm Czech Republic vs Latvia

Group C

9 pm Finland vs Germany

February 20, 2010- Day 9

Group A

12 pm Norway vs Switzerland

Group B

4:30 pm Latvia vs Slovakia

Group C

9 pm Germany vs Belarus

February 21, 2010- Day 10

Group B

12 pm Russia vs Czech Republic

Group A

4:30 pm Canada vs United States

Group C

9 pm Sweden vs Finland

February 23, 2010- Day 12

12 pm Men's Playoff Qualifier #1

4:30 pm Men's Playoff Qualifier #2

7 pm Men's Playoff Qualifier #3

9 p Men's Playoff Qualifier #4

February 24, 2010- Day 13

12 pm Quarterfinal #1

4:30 pm Quarterfinal #2

7 pm Quarterfinal #3

9 pm Quarterfinal #4

February 26, 2010- Day 15

12 pm Semifinal #1

6:30 pm Semifinal #2

February 27, 2010- Day 16

7 pm Bronze Medal Game

February 28, 2010- Day 27

12:15 Gold Medal Game

Go Team USA

*will update daily after games with goal information and stats

**there is no time difference

Special News

2010-02-09T16:43:00.000-08:00

That's right Fans you heard right

Are Boys in Teal will be playing in

Stockholm, Swedenat the Ericsson Globe Arena

for the start of the 2010-2011 NHL Season, against the Columbus Blue Jackets

Flight Time:

10:45

Distance:

5397.23

Meaning the Boys will be 9 hours ahead of us here in California

The 2 players that benefit from this untimely trip are

Newcomer Niklas Wallin

Veteran Douglas Murray

who both call Sweden home