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Archive for July, 2008

Heat of the Moment Rant

Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008 Posted in Mets Watching | Comments Off

So the Mets lost tonight. They shouldn't have though. Johan pitched a great game and the rest of the team supported him. He just can't get a break from the bullpen, who I blame for this one. Not Jerry Manuel, ...

Inaugural Blackhawks Convention

Sunday, July 20th, 2008 Posted in Blackhawks, Jonathan Toews, NHL | Comments Off

Long before Nik and I became Blackhawks season ticket holders, the organization announced it's first ever Blackhawks Convention. If you are unfamiliar with why this was a big deal, read this. But once we bought our season tickets we decided ...

Fun and Games with Matty and Tiffany

Thursday, July 17th, 2008 Posted in General | Comments Off

My old pals Tiffany Simons and Matty Blake at NBCSports.com were set loose at the All-Star game the other night. The result is the video below...I encourage you to watch for some fun stuff with Billy Wagner and one of ...

It’s Official!

Wednesday, July 16th, 2008 Posted in Blackhawks | Comments Off

There will be a Winter Classic at Wrigley Field on New Years Day 2009. The Chicago Blackhawks will host the Detroit Red Wings. Stay tuned...because I have a lot of hope that I'll be there!

Around the Majors

Monday, July 14th, 2008 Posted in General, Mike Pizza, NHL, Wings | Comments Off

Ok, well not exactly, but this is my mid-season post about all things Julie: Let's start with the Mets. They are on a nine-game winning streak. I don't really care if it's the change in the clubhouse or whatever that caused ...

Get Out and Vote!

Sunday, July 6th, 2008 Posted in David Wright | Comments Off

Not only is it election time in the real world of politics, but it's also All-Star time in MLB. All-star game rosters were announced today with the final spot on each team being decided this week with an internet vote. The ...