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Contrary to popular belief; I truly have a heart after all. And you know what, the Tri City Americans do lots of good. Really, they show up the Chiefs any day when it comes to charity and work in the community. Take for instance this story. And an excerpt;

For the bowling, a player is assigned with booster members and Tyler Schmidt was the first assigned to Jessi’s lane. He was friendly and encouraging to her, which was appreciated.
Zach Yuen was next and he was also friendly and encouraging and sweet with Jessi.
Adam Hughesman was the third player and he was simply AMAZING with her!!! He cheered her every ball. Every time she was heading back after her turn was over, he would tell her her score from that frame, along with some praise or encouragement.
About her sixth or seventh frame she got a strike. He stood up and led the cheering section and had everyone around cheering with enthusiastic high fives all around.
It is so hard to catch Jessi smiling (I’ve tried many times) but her smile had been building with Adam’s support and encouragement, and I caught her just all lit up.

I know from numerous conversations with Hammer, that the Ams are dedicated to giving back to their community and it makes them not only a stronger team but a stronger organization. Sure the Chiefs will do a few things here or there; bagging groceries and delivering teddy bears. But I know of other clubs that really value volunteerism, with some players logging 100 hours of community services a month.

The ball is in your court, Chiefs. Step it up.

EDIT: Sticktap to Chris for sliding the link my way. I was terrible and forgot to thank him.

Burn Book.

You let it all out. Put it in the Book.

I don’t want to talk about last night. I don’t want to talk about what a poor decision it was for Hardy Sauter to not play James Reid in net when he was on a streak and named CHL goaltender of the week. I don’t want to talk about how if it were Dustin Tokarski, he wouldn’t have been benched when he was running hot. I don’t want to talk about the continued line change jumbles. I don’t want to talk about the spotty defense. I don’t want to talk about how Jared Cowen should be demoted from Captain. I don’t want to talk about how I lost count of Cowen’s missed passes.

I got nothing.

What do you have?

James Reid Named CHL Goaltender of the Week.

WOOO! Way to go Reider!

The Canadian Hockey League today announced that James Reid of the Spokane Chiefs is the CHL Goaltender of the Week for the week ending November 8.  Reid finished the week with a 3-0-0-0 record posting a goals-against-average of 1.00 and save percentage of .962.

source.

Those are some sexy, sexy stats. Ow ow owwww. Congrats, James.

Should we guess how long until the Chiefs get the word out via email on this one?

He’s got it on lock;

The WHL has also nominated James Reid of the Spokane Chiefs for the CHL Goaltender of the Week Award.  Reid posted a 3-0-0-0 record this past week, stopping 76 of 79 shots faced for a 1.000 goals-against average and a 0.962 save percentage.  Reid, a 19-year-old from Calgary, Alberta, has appeared in 13 games this season posting an 8-4-1-0 record with one shut-out.  His 2.46 GAA currently has him sitting sixth among all WHL goaltenders.

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With the sometimes consistent Chiefs, it’s nice knowing we have a goaltender who can remain zen throughout the madness. Reid held at times the seeming unfortunate position of being the backup to Dustin Tokarski, he didn’t see too many minutes last season. But if anything, I think he picked up some good habits from Toka and knows the expected goaltending calibre.

Who Wants a Mustache Ride?

The Minnesota Wild are celebrating Movember. Check out their sweet staches.

Cal Clutterbuck is really really ridiculously good looking.

Stick tap to Hockey Blog Adventure for sending the link my way.

Just what is Movember? Go here to learn more.

Saturday Hockey Special

Before the puck dropped last night the girls and I predicted it was going to be a bad night to be a goalie. But like most of my predictions, I was terribly wrong. The started quick enough with Kyle beach getting a jump on mixing it up. He would then take more penalties that night. A few of which I am pretty sure were “Kyle Beach, two minutes for being named ‘Beach.’ Beach, two minutes.” James Reid stood tall and held off the Giants who are sans Evander Kane. Jared Cowen was a bit more useful than usual. But that still isn’t saying much. Blake Gal continues to be a bulldozer with a wrecking ball attached, doing his part to fill the void the the departure of Dustin Donaghy. Still Hardy Sauter does the line change jumble. I’m waiting for the day when Leigh Mendelson Jon Klemm [edit: LOL, I'm dumb, of course I meant Klemm] just snaps and punches Hardy in the back of the head. Is that too much to hope for?

Also, I think I am pregnant from Levko Koper’s goal. My god was that sexy. Like…wow.

Final. Chiefs 2, Giants 1.

GUYS, THE MAPLE LEAFS BEAT THE WINGS LAST NIGHT 5-1. OH MY GOD, IT WAS LIKE THE SKIES PARTED AND THE BABY JESUS WAS LIKE “HEY WAC, I KNOW YOU’VE BEEN DOWN ‘CAUSE OF HOCKEY BUT I GIVE TO YOU THE LEAFS THRASHING THE WINGS.” AND IT WAS GOOD.

Also, I nicknamed Tanner Mort. Full House. Why? Because anytime I hear the name Tanner I think of Danny Tanner and Full House. Yeah I am really effing weird. But it makes sense to me.

Bonus!

From Puck Daddy the 10 most brutal injuries of the past decade.

Dustin Tokarski and Mean Girls? Do want.

If it keeps on raining, the levee’s gonna break.

After last night’s Chiefs victory over the Chilliwack Bruins the news came hard: Dustin Donaghy was traded to the Lethbridge Hurricanes for a sixth round Bantam pick which is, essentially nothing. It’s crushing because while the Chiefs did still have the over ager status to settle, it sucks it was Donny. Donny wore a 16 on his sweater. Which a lot of grinding greats in the NHL seem to sport.

For the Chiefs, he did encompass the current Maple Leafs motto of “truculence, pugnacity, testosterone and belligerence.” You could count on Donaghy to drop his mitts when needed but more than that he brought character to the team. In fact, he proved himself to be versatile at the end of last season. When the Chiefs were collapsing amidst a playoff run, food poisoning and suspensions Donny stepped in and showed he can play defense as well. We’ll always remember that Friends Don’t Let Friends Fight Dustin Donaghy and Viva La Donaghy. We’re going to miss you, Dustin. Thank you for your time in a Spokane sweater. We wish you nothing but the best.

Kyle Beach continues to get shit done. 8 goals in 5 games? Divide that out and its 1.6 points per game. That’s out of control sexy. The ranks of the Beach Bunnies continues to swell and grow. Things Beach does that Jared Cowen doesn’t: acts like a goddamn captain. Last night Beach was skating hard and fast making all the right moves. In addition to directing teammates for positioning in faceoffs. What did Cowen do? Skate about lazily and MISS PASSES. Collapsing like a dying star? Yeah that would be Jared Cowen. He seems to have checked out and I don’t even want him here. I used to be proud to say “Cowen is a Chief and he is ours.” Now I’d be ok with shipping him out. Also, if Pittsburgh Bruins, I mean Chilliwack, can give Mitch McColm the C on his sweater, I don’t see why we can’t give it to Beach.

Also, I am tired of the line change jumbles. STILL. WHAT EVEN. This should not be taking place anymore. The constant mix ups make the boys look awkward out there, like they have no idea what to expect. And I realllllly want a Time On Ice stat for the WHL because I am dying to know how much Beach plays a game. I want to say it’s at least 30 mikes (that’s minutes in military speak, I’ve been watching Generation Kill). The front office of this team just continues to frustrate and disappoint me. With the lackluster coaching from Hardy Sauter to the absolutely dismal promotions; it’s an appetite for destruction. It just feels like the team is imploding. Perhaps I am being overly dramatic because well, I am a Leafs fan and have you looked at the points standings lately? Even then, I just want better. It’s not that hard.

some music

Post game quick post

Chiefs trade Dustin Donaghy. And the Chiefs bite my style in an email. Discuss.

get the word out;

Link this up and down the block. Print it out and stick it everywhere. The Chiefs are taking on the Vancouver Giants and it’s time for us to rally in the red.

Who Wants A Mustache Ride?

I do realize it has been far too long since I have done a Mustache Monday post. However, I return. It may be the start of November. But really, it’s MOvember, as in mustache. Men, it’s time for you to grow a mustache this month for prostate and testicular cancer awareness. Also, think of all the babes you will get with your sweet ’stache. So what kind of facial hair are you going to grow? Send me a picture at the end of the month. I wanna see your mug.

For more information on Movember, please visit: http://us.movember.com

Notes on Kelowna

NS16, The Canadian and I ventured to Kelowna Friday to see the Chiefs and Rockets game. I knew it was going to be an amazing day when we stopped to fill up and the gas station had OREO BROWNIES. Oh my god, whoever came up with that concoction deserves the Nobel Peace Prize. Truly wonderful.

We journeyed north and there was snow on the ground. Crossing the border I was noting the eh’s the patrolwoman said as she took our IDs. We were going to have to get searched and a nice man asked to look through our purses. I was embarrassed because well, it was a mess. And I had things like headphones and a bagel and an alarming amount of lip product in my bag. As well as old receipts and hockey ticket stubs.

Kelowna was gorgeous and Ogopogo knows wassup. The Rocket fans are truly classy and I told them how much I love Luke Schenn and Baby Bowman. We were never once harassed for our Chiefs sweaters (Beach, Reid and Koper).  The arena was nice and small and filled. I was giddy. I wasn’t exactly expecting the Chiefs to win so I was like “whatever I will drink this thing they have in Canada called cider and enjoy the game.” Guys! They poured the cider into a cup with a straw! It was almost like an adult sippy cup THERE WERE CHURROS TOO. Do you have any idea of how much I friggen love churros? Also the fans were so kind, putting up with my screaming/cheering GO BEACH GO about every three minutes.

Why can’t the Chiefs enter the ice all rad like the Rockets? They come out of the mouth of Ogopogo. With lights! And a fog machine! It was dazzling. I christened the new backup goalie, Mike Tadjdeh, Mr. T. Jared Cowen and Brett Bartman continue to be on my Unfavorites list. It’s like the T Mobile 5s, just not awesome.  In the end I was giddy on cider and a Chiefs victory. It was a step in the right direction after the mess that was Wednesday’s game.

I left Kelowna totally in love with the fact there were many Wendy’s and liquor stores open until 11 pm. I had Tim Horton’s for the first time and thought, “I think I should live here.” I wanted to jump in the lake and declare MAKE ME ONE OF YOUR OWN, CANADA. We stopped at the border 7/11 and picked up Slurpees and I snagged the Maple Leaf Annual which I read in the car on the way back while occasionally falling asleep. The dude at the border checked the trunk of the car for hockey players. It’s like he knows us.

And last night’s game. Well uhmmm. The Chiefs played the Portland Winterhawks. I was pleased that the Chiefs did manage to hold off Portland for a bit and the final damage was 2-0 Winterhawks. The Hawks were efficient with their shots and continued to be bruising and physical. I was honestly surprised the Chiefs didn’t snap in the third and put on a display of truculence, pugnacity, testosterone and belligerence. Also, I motion to remove Cowen’s C because he is not cutting it as captain.

As you were.

The Chiefs continue to hate me. I really don’t have much to say about last night’s game other than it was a disgusting performance. Which I never planned on saying given Kyle Beach had a hat trick and THE CHIEFS STILL LOST. I’m sorry, but under no circumstances should a team lose when a player steps up like that. I think I knew the night was going to suck when I was disappointed by the player magnet. It was handed to me and I said “REALLY?”

Some notes:

-Brayden Schenn wasn’t as tan as he was at the draft.

-There were three players present on the ice I saw drafted in Montreal: Schenn, Scott Glennie and Jared Cowen.

-Cowen was useless last night and played lazy and is thus ON MY LIST. And it’s not the one I bake cupcakes for.

-Mitch Wahl was playing defense a few times, pretty sure…

-Schenn scored a goal and it was announced as “Scoring for the Wheat Kings, Luke Schenn…” HAHAHAH.

-Reid probably needs a night off.

-Portland is at the top of our division. Is this real life?

-I miss Jared Spurgeon. A lot.

-It’s really hard for me to rage and kick the seat in front of me when there is a person sitting in it.

-I think the Wheat Kings lied about their heights. They looked super tall.

-Also the Kyle Beach fangirls are now known as Beach Bunnies. Yes, a boy can be a Beach Bunny.

Yo Chiefs:

Tomorrow, NS16, the Canadian and I are Kelowna bound. We have a hockey game to see. Fingers crossed the boys can pull off a road win.

Is this real life.

Kyle Beach has a hattie.

Cowen was useless.

Discuss.

Oh uhm hi…

I am terribly and horribly behind. The Chiefs collapsed like a dying star on Saturday, squaring off against the Tri City Americans and I don’t want to talk about it.  Hockey pretty much hates me and doesn’t want me to be happy. Though, tonight I could breathe slightly easier because guys and dolls; THE TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS WON A GAME. I know right? Uhm, the Chiefs cut Chase Martin lose, errr ok? I stopped trying to reason with how this club is run. It’s a symptom of the Blue and White. It’s easier not wasting braincells on the world jumble lines the Chiefs roll out.

I’m super excited for Wednesday because its time for the first player magnet of the season. HECK. YES.

Happy Halloween darlings.

I'm a mouse. Duh.