Tag Archives: Hockey

Jumbo Joe in Toronto

Posted on October 17, 2020 by Paul

I remember when the Toronto Maple Leafs acquired Owen Nolan from the San Jose Sharks at the trade deadline in 2003. Man, I was so excited. The next day at school, I went right to my best friend, Chris, and … Continue reading →

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Return To Sports Fandom

Posted on July 17, 2020 by Paul

Are sports an escape from the world, or is the world an escape from sports? Silly question, right? I have thought about this a lot over the last few days and I think my answer is the latter. I cannot … Continue reading →

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Thank You, Bob Cole

Posted on April 6, 2019 by Paul

All I have written is the title and I already have chills. That’s how you know you are writing about a legend. Bob Cole has been the voice of Hockey Night in Canada for the last fifty years. Tonight, he … Continue reading →

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Five Games In

Posted on October 13, 2018 by Paul

The Toronto Maple Leafs are five games into their annual quest of getting my hopes up, only to crush my dreams in May – or dare I say, June? Man, if the Leafs are still playing in June, that’ll mean … Continue reading →

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Hockey Is Back

Posted on October 3, 2018 by Paul

Happy Hockey! It’s officially opening night. Can you smell it? It’s the smell of popcorn and spilled beer in a brisk environment of 13 degrees Celsius, with little kids kicking the back of your head. True story. Last year, I … Continue reading →

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O Captain! No Captain!

Posted on September 21, 2018 by Paul

No, this post isn’t about me, but if you stick around long enough, it eventually will be. Yes, the title of this post was inspired by Dead Poets Society. No, I have not seen the movie. Yes, I’ve watched the scene … Continue reading →

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John Tavares is a Toronto Maple Leaf

Posted on July 5, 2018 by Paul

…there’s a party goin’ on right here, a celebration to last throughout the years, so bring your good times, and your laughter too, we gonna celebrate your party with you, come on now, celebrat… Oh, hi! Didn’t see you there. … Continue reading →

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50 Thoughts: 2018 NHL Draft

Posted on June 22, 2018 by Paul

The first 31 thoughts will follow the draft order and pertain to the team picking at each position. Thoughts 32-50 won’t follow the draft order and will be about anything.  1. It’s no secret that Buffalo is taking Rasmus Dahlin. He’ll … Continue reading →

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2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs Preview

Posted on April 11, 2018 by Paul

The first time I ever wrote a playoff preview article was in Grade 6 for a group assignment about newspapers. Newspapers! What an inventive way of preparing us for the future. I still remember doing a preview for a series … Continue reading →

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Winnipeg Jets 2017-18 Season Preview

Posted on November 26, 2017 by Paul

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 →

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