Newbie
Posts: 1 
September 18th, 2005, 02:14 AM
Anyone here a Hockey fan? Since the new season is just around the corner we hope that the excitement is all over the country!
I just wanted to introduce a new site that is dedicated to all Canadian hockey fans. This site isn't only dedicated to the NHL, but to all hockey.
Like I said earlier it is a new site, but it is always looking for ideas!
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See ya there!
BTW this is a cool site for Canadian stuff glad I found it. Good job guys!
Anyone here a Hockey fan? Since the new season is just around the corner we hope that the excitement is all over the country!
I just wanted to introduce a new site that is dedicated to all Canadian hockey fans. This site isn't only dedicated to the NHL, but to all hockey.
Like I said earlier it is a new site, but it is always looking for ideas!
<Snip: Advertising not allowed here>
See ya there!
BTW this is a cool site for Canadian stuff glad I found it. Good job guys!
Council Member
Posts: 2,062 
September 19th, 2005, 06:28 PM
Last year, I watched REAL hockey. It was great. Really good puck handling. Really, really good hockey.
Women's hockey. Put the NHL to shame.
This year, we have a QMJHL team in town....I got to see the home opener, which was a good game. Almost no stupidity (one elbow to the head). Refreshing. As I explained to my daughter (8, in her 3rd season of playing hockey), if you can skate and handle the puck, you don't need to fight. Fighting is for people who don't know how to play hockey. The dork behind me didn't agree, but at least he shut up.
Last year, I watched REAL hockey. It was great. Really good puck handling. Really, really good hockey.
Women's hockey. Put the NHL to shame.
This year, we have a QMJHL team in town....I got to see the home opener, which was a good game. Almost no stupidity (one elbow to the head). Refreshing. As I explained to my daughter (8, in her 3rd season of playing hockey), if you can skate and handle the puck, you don't need to fight. Fighting is for people who don't know how to play hockey. The dork behind me didn't agree, but at least he shut up.
Time Out
Posts: 4,194
Location: Vancouver
Location: Vancouver
September 20th, 2005, 02:00 AM
I am more into WHL, BCJHL hockey than watching over paid people play boring so called Pro hockey.
The strike in 94, Jets and Nordiques leaving Canada and the lock out last season has left a real bitter taste in my mouth. I am not looking forward to NHL this season, actually I could really care less. Junior hockey is where the action is and at least in juniors they try,
I am more into WHL, BCJHL hockey than watching over paid people play boring so called Pro hockey.
The strike in 94, Jets and Nordiques leaving Canada and the lock out last season has left a real bitter taste in my mouth. I am not looking forward to NHL this season, actually I could really care less. Junior hockey is where the action is and at least in juniors they try,
Executive Member
Posts: 9,236
September 20th, 2005, 11:13 AM
The best thing about the WJHC is the way the crowd is in the game. If there is a good scoring chance the crowd comes up with a blast of noise and energy that few other sports can equal. I played the game for fifteen years, coached for another fifteen or so. Still a fan.
The best thing about the WJHC is the way the crowd is in the game. If there is a good scoring chance the crowd comes up with a blast of noise and energy that few other sports can equal. I played the game for fifteen years, coached for another fifteen or so. Still a fan.
Bright Spark
Posts: 403
Location: Calgary, Alberta.
Location: Calgary, Alberta.
September 20th, 2005, 02:08 PM
Dang, anyone who says that the NHL is not the most exciting hockey in the world is crazzy. I know the lockout pissed off alot of fans but I think it was worth it.
Just look at the benifits for Canadian teams. Pronger and Peca on Edmonton is awesome.
Anyway I called yesterday to buy tickets for the Calgary Flames and was told that they have sold out 21 games for this season already and tickets just went on sale 2 days ago on Sep 17. wow.
Dang, anyone who says that the NHL is not the most exciting hockey in the world is crazzy. I know the lockout pissed off alot of fans but I think it was worth it.
Just look at the benifits for Canadian teams. Pronger and Peca on Edmonton is awesome.
Anyway I called yesterday to buy tickets for the Calgary Flames and was told that they have sold out 21 games for this season already and tickets just went on sale 2 days ago on Sep 17. wow.
Genius
Posts: 787
Location: Ontario
Location: Ontario
October 3rd, 2005, 08:14 PM
I don’t want to be a prick about it. After all, hockey is our national sport, and the NHL is supposed to be the top professional league.
I just think that two back-to-back NHL games every Saturday night on CBC is carrying things a bit too far.
One game per weekend, and always a different Canadian team’s home game, plus maybe the Stanley Cup finals and semifinal, if a Canadian team makes the playoffs, is surely sufficient. Any more games can go to TSN and their ilk.
I got to see a couple of alphabet soup games (OPJAHL) last winter, and I agree with the consensus, once you get into them, the NHL ain’t all THAT much more in comparison.
Those multimillionaires better skate the sixteen months of accumulated lard off their backside pretty damn quick.
There just ain’t nobody around with the patience for prima donnas anymore.
I don’t want to be a prick about it. After all, hockey is our national sport, and the NHL is supposed to be the top professional league.
I just think that two back-to-back NHL games every Saturday night on CBC is carrying things a bit too far.
One game per weekend, and always a different Canadian team’s home game, plus maybe the Stanley Cup finals and semifinal, if a Canadian team makes the playoffs, is surely sufficient. Any more games can go to TSN and their ilk.
I got to see a couple of alphabet soup games (OPJAHL) last winter, and I agree with the consensus, once you get into them, the NHL ain’t all THAT much more in comparison.
Those multimillionaires better skate the sixteen months of accumulated lard off their backside pretty damn quick.
There just ain’t nobody around with the patience for prima donnas anymore.
Time Out
Posts: 4,194
Location: Vancouver
Location: Vancouver
October 3rd, 2005, 08:22 PM
NHL at one time was exciting put the "trap" turned me and many others off years ago. The NHL did make rule changes but they should go to International Ice size surface.
If you are in Vancouver and want exciting hockey, check out the WHL Giants or any one of the BCJHL teams (Surrey, Langley, Burnaby or Chilliwack (Abbotsford next year).
BTW- Chilliwack get an WHL expansion team for next season, hence thats why Chilliwack Chiefs from BCJHL are moving to Abbotsford.
NHL at one time was exciting put the "trap" turned me and many others off years ago. The NHL did make rule changes but they should go to International Ice size surface.
If you are in Vancouver and want exciting hockey, check out the WHL Giants or any one of the BCJHL teams (Surrey, Langley, Burnaby or Chilliwack (Abbotsford next year).
BTW- Chilliwack get an WHL expansion team for next season, hence thats why Chilliwack Chiefs from BCJHL are moving to Abbotsford.
Bright Spark
Posts: 403
Location: Calgary, Alberta.
Location: Calgary, Alberta.
October 3rd, 2005, 11:07 PM
ahh bull...........
the 2 games on CBC are necessary one for the east and one for the west of the country ? what the hell would you rather them play ...some wanna be british crap like antiques roadshow?
......comparing the AHL and all the other juniors to the NHL is a joke. That is like comparing the CFL to the NFL hell there is no comparison... but these leagues are necessary because they build the foundations of great North American players.....
would you rather watch a second rate CFL game with less than 20,000 attendence play in a crappy stadium built in 1920....... or watch a game in a 80 000 seat packed place in Denver Colorado........
ahh bull...........
the 2 games on CBC are necessary one for the east and one for the west of the country ? what the hell would you rather them play ...some wanna be british crap like antiques roadshow?
......comparing the AHL and all the other juniors to the NHL is a joke. That is like comparing the CFL to the NFL hell there is no comparison... but these leagues are necessary because they build the foundations of great North American players.....
would you rather watch a second rate CFL game with less than 20,000 attendence play in a crappy stadium built in 1920....... or watch a game in a 80 000 seat packed place in Denver Colorado........
Steven Hawking's Tutor
Posts: 5,380
Location: Kamloops BC
Location: Kamloops BC
October 3rd, 2005, 11:51 PM
The difference between the 2 is the Juniors play their hearts out trying to make the NHL and the pro's only show up for there contract year .Otherwise they just float .I've been to many NHL games and you can tell both teams are going through the motions .For 150.00 a ticket verse 15 to 25 for the juniors I'll take the kids with the heart .**** the overpaid pros you never know what your going to get for your money .Besides with the new schedule Van plays Minnesoto times 3 times back to back talk about dull
The difference between the 2 is the Juniors play their hearts out trying to make the NHL and the pro's only show up for there contract year .Otherwise they just float .I've been to many NHL games and you can tell both teams are going through the motions .For 150.00 a ticket verse 15 to 25 for the juniors I'll take the kids with the heart .**** the overpaid pros you never know what your going to get for your money .Besides with the new schedule Van plays Minnesoto times 3 times back to back talk about dull
Time Out
Posts: 4,194
Location: Vancouver
Location: Vancouver
October 4th, 2005, 01:02 AM
So how are the Blazers gonna do this year mom? The Giants will kick their butt every time. ha ha Nov4 is first time they play.
I remember I was living in Kamloops in the early 90's and the Blazers won 3 cups in 4 years. It was such a high and buzz around town, I have never felt that type of excitement with the Canucks even when all the bandwagon jumpers hop on at playoff time.
For 85 bucks 4 people can go to a Giants game, get free parking (10$ value), 2 white spot pirate paks, 2 Burger platters and a 5$ Chevron gas coupon or if I go by myself I can go for 16$ for the cheap seats or 18$ for expensive seats.
The Canucks are so over priced, then concessions (over priced) and over priced parking, I can't afford it. I went once in late 90's and cheapest ticket was 50 and I was almost at ceiling. No thanks. I will stick with Junior hockey.
So how are the Blazers gonna do this year mom? The Giants will kick their butt every time. ha ha Nov4 is first time they play.
I remember I was living in Kamloops in the early 90's and the Blazers won 3 cups in 4 years. It was such a high and buzz around town, I have never felt that type of excitement with the Canucks even when all the bandwagon jumpers hop on at playoff time.
For 85 bucks 4 people can go to a Giants game, get free parking (10$ value), 2 white spot pirate paks, 2 Burger platters and a 5$ Chevron gas coupon or if I go by myself I can go for 16$ for the cheap seats or 18$ for expensive seats.
The Canucks are so over priced, then concessions (over priced) and over priced parking, I can't afford it. I went once in late 90's and cheapest ticket was 50 and I was almost at ceiling. No thanks. I will stick with Junior hockey.
Bright Spark
Posts: 403
Location: Calgary, Alberta.
Location: Calgary, Alberta.
October 4th, 2005, 01:03 AM
mrmom I agree with you the juniors play a good game and they are basically playing with the hope that one day they can make the NHL.......
...I do have to say that the preseason schedule was pretty darn screwey... I mean why the hell would the Flames and the Oilers play 4 times for nothing.....
...but did you watch the playoffs last year? once the playoffs come every team is playing 100% jsut like the juniors but the only difference is the plays are 10 times better and the atmosphere is insane....... but whatever if you go to junior games that is good because they need support too........ I actually go to a few WHL games every years to see some rising stars like phaneuf and whatnot......
...by the way do you prefer CFL football or NFL football ........go to any games?
mrmom I agree with you the juniors play a good game and they are basically playing with the hope that one day they can make the NHL.......
...I do have to say that the preseason schedule was pretty darn screwey... I mean why the hell would the Flames and the Oilers play 4 times for nothing.....
...but did you watch the playoffs last year? once the playoffs come every team is playing 100% jsut like the juniors but the only difference is the plays are 10 times better and the atmosphere is insane....... but whatever if you go to junior games that is good because they need support too........ I actually go to a few WHL games every years to see some rising stars like phaneuf and whatnot......
...by the way do you prefer CFL football or NFL football ........go to any games?
Member
Posts: 103
Location: Rexburg, Idaho
Location: Rexburg, Idaho
October 4th, 2005, 01:14 AM
well i think some people do enjoy cfl better than nfl because it is a lot more wide open. Too much running in the nfl. If anything i am a big fan of american colege football. Crazy atmosphere and the guys play their hearts out as well.
I am so pumped for my canucks this season. Our division is going to be awesome, i just hope the new rules will make a difference. I still love junior hockey though. I see around 20 South Surrey Eagles hockey games a year, a couple vancouver giants and maybe 1 or 2 canucks game a year, and i can say that the eagles games are pretty dang close to being as fun to watch as nhl hockey. But if u do get a nice seat close to the ice at a canucks game u can see the big difference between the two, lets just hope that the new rules will let us see the big difference. I agree that in the past the trap would bore me to death. I think a lot of it hinges on these new rules and if the refs will actually call hooking and interference and such lik they say theyll do every year and dont.
well i think some people do enjoy cfl better than nfl because it is a lot more wide open. Too much running in the nfl. If anything i am a big fan of american colege football. Crazy atmosphere and the guys play their hearts out as well.
I am so pumped for my canucks this season. Our division is going to be awesome, i just hope the new rules will make a difference. I still love junior hockey though. I see around 20 South Surrey Eagles hockey games a year, a couple vancouver giants and maybe 1 or 2 canucks game a year, and i can say that the eagles games are pretty dang close to being as fun to watch as nhl hockey. But if u do get a nice seat close to the ice at a canucks game u can see the big difference between the two, lets just hope that the new rules will let us see the big difference. I agree that in the past the trap would bore me to death. I think a lot of it hinges on these new rules and if the refs will actually call hooking and interference and such lik they say theyll do every year and dont.
Steven Hawking's Tutor
Posts: 5,380
Location: Kamloops BC
Location: Kamloops BC
October 4th, 2005, 01:16 AM
I like both leagues actualy Stephan Reid former Montreal great is a friend of mine and lives down the street
I have to admit i like the NFL more those boys play for keeps .Their looking to take heads off every play
I like both leagues actualy Stephan Reid former Montreal great is a friend of mine and lives down the street
I have to admit i like the NFL more those boys play for keeps .Their looking to take heads off every play 
