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Monthly Archives: November 2017
The Toronto Argonauts are Grey Cup Champions
Sometimes I feel like an unofficial ambassador to Canada when I sit down and write a blog post. I kind of enjoy it. I get to share with you what life is like in this country, milk bags and all. … Continue reading
Posted in Sports
Tagged Anecdote, Calgary Stampeders, Canada, Current Events, Fandom, Grey Cup, Humour, Opinion, Thoughts, Toronto Argonauts
23 Comments
Winnipeg Jets 2017-18 Season Preview
Nothing against Atlanta, but I’m happy Winnipeg has a hockey team and they don’t. Sorry. Though I guess if you really cared, Atlanta, you would’ve attended more hockey games. Oh well. I’m not a fan of the Jets logo. I … Continue reading
Posted in Sports
Tagged Fandom, Hockey, Mark Scheifele, NHL, Opinion, Patrik Laine, Sport, Thoughts, Winnipeg Jets
10 Comments
Washington Capitals 2017-18 Season Preview
In the playoffs last season, Washington faced the #8 seed in the first round – the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Leafs gave them a run for their money and were actually winning the series at one point. Ultimately, Washington got … Continue reading
Posted in Sports
Tagged Alex Ovechkin, Braden Holtby, Hockey, NHL, Opinion, Sport, Thoughts, Washington Capitals
3 Comments
Vegas Golden Knights 2017-18 Season Preview
The NHL was the first of the big four professional sports leagues to break into Las Vegas. So far, so good. The team is off to a 12-6-1 start, which is far better than anyone could’ve ever expected from an … Continue reading
Posted in Sports
Tagged Hockey, James Neal, Las Vegas, Marc-Andre Fleury, NHL, Opinion, Sport, Thoughts, Vegas Golden Knights
3 Comments
Vancouver Canucks 2017-18 Season Preview
The Vancouver Canucks have never won the Stanley Cup, but in 2011, they hosted Game 7 of the Finals against the Boston Bruins. Win the game, they lift the Cup. Lose the game and well, they probably cry in the … Continue reading
Posted in Sports
Tagged Anecdote, Brock Boeser, Canucks Season Preview, Hockey, NHL, Opinion, Sedins, Sport, Thoughts, Vancouver Canucks
4 Comments
Empty Streets
The cars are tired, they’ve gone home for the evening The streetlights still change for no one, when no one is around The lights off in the distance are looking for a friend to cast a shadow upon The wind … Continue reading
Posted in Poetry
Tagged Identity, Life, Nostalgia, Personal, Poem, Poems, Poet, Reflection
15 Comments
Toronto Maple Leafs 2017-18 Season Preview
The Toronto Maple Leafs are my favourite team, if you haven’t been able to figure that out yet from me mentioning them in almost every preview so far. I’ve seen the good years, the bad years, and the “just okay” … Continue reading
Posted in Sports
Tagged Anecdote, Auston Matthews, Fandom, Hockey, Leafs Preview, Mitch Marner, NHL, Opinion, Thoughts, Toronto Maple Leafs, Willie Nylander
12 Comments
Tampa Bay Lightning 2017-18 Season Preview
The Tampa Bay Lightning got new jerseys a few years ago. They now look like a bootleg version of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Who’s idea was this? Get your own team colours. FORWARDS The Lightning have a lot of depth … Continue reading
Posted in Sports
Tagged Anecdote, Fandom, Hockey, NHL, Nikita Kucherov, Opinion, Steven Stamkos, Tampa Bay Lightning, Thoughts
6 Comments
St. Louis Blues 2017-18 Season Preview
I have two quick stories that pertain to Chris Pronger and Al MacInnis – two former defensemen for the St. Louis Blues. 1. One of the first hockey sticks I ever owned is signed by Chris Pronger on the handle. … Continue reading
Posted in Sports
Tagged Alex Pietrangelo, Anecdote, Blues Preview, Fandom, Hockey, NHL, Opinion, St. Louis Blues, Thoughts, Vladimir Tarasenko
5 Comments
Let Me Be Right
If you stay in the boat long enough, it’ll start to turn The dark room you hide in will be filled with light The frame on the floor and the picture by the door They will shine brighter than ever … Continue reading
Posted in Poetry
Tagged Creative Writing, Desire, Dreams, Faith, Identity, Inspiration, Life, Love, People, Personal, Poem, Poems, Poet, Reflection
9 Comments