Saturday, April 25, 2009

Ducks - Let's Keep it that way


California hockey fans are alive and well. Don’t forget we have not seen a playoff series between two close native teams since 1969. The last time California hockey were this restless was when the Kings acquired Gretzky.

No doubt the team has been through a little adversity and doubt in the last ten games or so but a clear solid Game Four tells the story of triumph.

So in light of recent events I think we can all say... "Let's keep it that way." I have outlined a few unfortunate truths that seem self evident among hard core Ducks fans. Here are some truths. Please feel free to add any if you think of some.

1. The penalties against the “Big Bad Ducks” are ridiculously unfair. But hey, “Let’s keep it that way” this will help us pay more attention.

The Ducks seem to have learned some valuable lessons. Unfortunately, it took them all season to figure it out – taking penalties tire your offense too! Game 4 we only took 2 penalties and San Jose gave us 5 power play opportunities. Looks like we are being more careful now. If Coach Randy was telling them stop taking penalties they weren’t listening until now.

2. Generally the hockey population looks at Ducks fans as stupid and misinformed.

Tell that to the three Canadians who sat next to me during one Ducks game who when they saw a fight break out three rows behind me then said, “You guys are F’n crazy!” But hey, “Let’s keep it that way.” Thursday’s Game 5 I got two tickets on the glass for $100 each. If it’s not the most popular thing to do in Anaheim so what! I love Hockey.


3. NHL.com is the weakest on ducks coverage online and the Verses show “On the Fly” You watch a 4-0 Ducks victory against San Jose one of the best teams in the NHL and no love, no story, no banter on line or on Verses. Pathetic. But hey, “Let’s Keep it that way.”

Being the underdog isn’t so bad. It was sweet when we won the Cup the first time and it will be just as sweet this year. Bite me Heidi Androl and Bob Simpson. Heidi you’re a floozy. Stick to modeling and posing you do that much better. So okay, you just did a story on Perry at the beach, so what. Reminds me of all the make up calls the ref’s owe us. Perry a Beach Bum? That guy is whiter than my Butt. He hasn’t seen sunlight since last Summer. Can somebody tell Perry your supposed to surf not play with your sand wedge at the beach. I think he got confused when the locals refered to the “Wedge” and his “Golf Wedge”.

4. Giggy not playing so Hot. But hey, “Lets keep it that way.”

Hiller is getting some solid playoff experience. Giggy will be back we know this but Hiller is doing great.

5. Bobby Ryan is only a finalist for the 2008-09 Calder Memorial Trophy, which is awarded "to the player selected as the most proficient in his first year of competition. But hey, “Let’s keep it that way”

Bobby might have deserved this Trophy his playoff play has been stellar. True hockey fans see it – he is on his way in being the best. Steve Mason, Columbus Blue Jackets Goalie just lost a terrible game but did have a record three shutouts during a four game winning streak. Kris Veersteeg of the Chicago Blackhawks had four shorthanded goals and recorded 31 assists. Personally I will take Bobby Ryan any day. For now, let’s not give Bobby any credit. It might just go to his head, “Let’s keep it that way.”

When all is said and done and we look at our playoff situation we may have the short end of the stick but we finally have stopped running our mouths and moving our skates. So with that said I hope I have made up for all the talking that the Ducks didn’t do after all the crap ref calls just leave that part up to me. Besides, I think they can hear me through the cracks in the glass. Anybody wanna sell some playoff tickets?