It’s been 13 months since I started blogging. I’ve discovered old friends (who have discovered me online). I’ve found interesting Google page-ranking algorithm effects that cause my blog to show up in the most amusing searches. I’ve received emails from Willie Stargell’s niece, from Rick Wakeman (of Yes keyboard fame), and from a friend [...]
Archive of entries posted on October 2005
Early St. Patrik’s Day
Our family hero and NJ Devils star Patrik Elias graced the front page of this Sunday’s Newark Star Ledger sports section. Word is he’s getting better, and word might be that he’ll return as the on-ice captain of the Devils. Word is he stopped in at our favorite pizzeria Saturday afternoon, [...]
The New Season
After snapping my twig in a practice, I decided it was time to upgrade various pieces of hockey equipment. Bought new Mission gloves, in Calgary colors so they match our Flames-based New Jersey Ice Dragons jerseys. Invested in a new blade for the stick, a little less fiberglass and a little more wood. [...]
Leadership and Tradition
Two games into the 2005 Fall Classic, and I keep thinking about Albert Pujols. In Game 5 of the National League Championship Series, the Cardinals needed a monster hit, and Pujols delivered. His body language at the plate said “gopher ball”; he can be forgiven for an extra slow start toward first because, well, [...]
Coach
Just finished Michael Lewis’ Coach as I sat waiting for the plane from Minneapolis back to Newark. The book is, in short, a must-read for every parent. If you have kids playing sports at a recreational level, on a travel team, in high school or in college, read the book. [...]
First Goal
It was a happy night in hockey land. Devils won, Rangers lost, and LA Kings forward (and NJ Devils Youth alum) George Parros notched his first goal.
First goals are great memories; something akin to first steps except you’re mentally developed enough to remember the replay later in life. [...]
Laminates Under Pressure
Laminates and composite materials are the plastics of the current decade. Hockey sticks, auto body panels, golf clubs, and bullet proof vests benefit from a mix of kevlar, graphite, and other arrangements of long chain molecules. But if you want to mash-up an old school feel with a new school material, you end [...]
The Good (Random) Voice
Stream of consciousness blog from post-it notes scribbled before and after the September 16th U2 show in Toronto.
The Edge’s guitar playing is outrageous. Mix feedback, echo, and sheer strength. Heard Robert Fripp of King Crimson sound check at Princeton University’s Alexander Hall – same unbelievable big sound. [...]
Half a Night Down, Whole Season To Go
I’ll admit to being a bit giddy tonight. Having 15 opening night games is akin to March Madness – I don’t know what to watch first, or which highlights will really be tomorrow’s ESPN gems. The remote control got an outstanding workout.
Zach Parise: game-winning goal for the Devils. Sidney Crosby: [...]
{Game, Dream} On
In exactly one hour, the doors to the Meadowlands (sorry, the Continental Airlines Arena) open for the first NHL game of the Devils’ season. It’s the first night of “real” hockey after nearly sixteen months of hiatus. Game on. It’s about time.
I am celebrating by donning one of my [...]
