“If I can’t do it, well then it can’t be done homey,
That's hawt.
Now I’m gonna gonna let the champagne bottle pop,
I’m gonna take it to the top,
For sure I’m gonna make it hot, baybeeeeee….”
Yeah, I quoted 50 Cent. You wanna make something of it? No? Alright. Well Dustin Tokarski hit his stride and did quite a lovely job for the gold medal game. I was sweating the game like whoa. Worse than Canada/US game. I didn’t know if Dustin could bring the thunder twice and braced myself for a doomsday scenario where Sweden blows out Canada then proceeds to rape and pilage and slaughter goats and demand flagons of meade and all the finest virgins. Doomsday viking style, clearly. Oh does Canada have goats? Whatever. I think I held my breath the entire game, it was that nervewracking. I don’t know how the players do it. From the start Toka seemed more in his element. He was sharper and crisper and clearing the puck and eliminating sloppy rebound potential. I chilled after the first period. I still was waiting for it to blow up. It couldn’t be this easy. There has to be some devasting injury or an epic rash of penalities. But Canada hung on and Tokarski was a fortress. The fortress I remembered from the Memorial Cup. And at some point I was like “holy fuck he is doing it again and he might get a shutout.” Alas, the shutout happening was soured but he held strong, slamming downing his pads and batting away everything the Swedes tossed at him. Watching the game I was struck by just the joy and enthusiasm that John Tavares and PK Subban have for hockey. You could just see how thrilled they were to be there and how hard they were grinding for number five. It’s the kind of hockey I love. The unspoiled kind. I am not the only one who has noticed these two, Steve Dangle wrote a great post about the duo and an interesting proposal and scenario. So what is John Tavares next big move? Well a London Knight. But as for Tokarski? He will be welcomed back to Spokane with a gold medal and an MVP award. Homeboy is gonna need a bigger shelf for all those trophies. He also signed a contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning which means something, but not really. I am not sure how exactly Tokarski will fit into the Lightning organization since for starters it’s a goddamn circus. They are a bit busy trying to turn Steve Stamkos into the next Sidney Crosby. Hey how is that working? Oh yeah, not so hot. But they aren’t exactly hurting in the goalie department. So as for Toka joining the NHL ranks, that’s a bit off. Which is a reliefs for Chiefs fans. And for the team, which at times rests a bit heavy on their skilled netminder.
Oh to be typing away while hungover. Let’s get down to it shall we? The Chiefs played. Well, allegedly played. A game took place. Their actual effort ehhh. Congrats Portland, on scoring your tenth win of the season.
hititupCHELS:http://www.daylife.com/photo/080a3EEf0k8gL/Dustin_Tokarski hititupCHELS: that is my favorite hockey picture ever wraparoundcurl: he is such an excited little kid in it hititupCHELS: its like… MOMMY SANTA CAME! wraparoundcurl: MOM HE GOT ME POWER RANGERS! hititupCHELS: “Oh, honey, you got some new dolls!” “ACTION FIGURES!!!!!!!!!! GOD MOM” wraparoundcurl: “MOM! I NEED C BATTERIES!” hititupCHELS :“MOM! I NEED ONE OF THOSE POINTY TURNY THINGIES TO GET THE COVERY THING OFF” wraparoundcurl: “I AM NOT USING MY TEETH”
Oi vey. I had about 15 heart attacks watching the Canada/USA game. Dustin Tokarski was just not his sterling self in the first. I was freaking out and cursing up a storm. GODDAMMITSONOFABITCHHECAN’TGETPULLED. And then Tavares was like “Oh heyyyyy USA, I am gonna put my puck in your net.” And perhaps for a few moments, I understood the power of Tavar-hardons (trademarked by Jared of London). And then, he pulled it all together and was his stunning, brilliant goalie status making some delightful saves. No really there is tape. I like to think that is what Dustin was like after getting through that game.
I am so conflicted. Ok maybe not so conflicted because I know where my love lies. Though I have always been something of a mental slut, I still hold my preferences. The Canada/USA game tonight will be pulling at my heartstrings. HA! Tokarski all the way. I must apologize to Mitch, Drayson and Tyler. I am sorry, but like all of you gents combined just cannot match my lovely goalie. I know I know, I can’t make eyes at everyone. Dream day scenario? Friggen USA outshoots Canada like whoa, however, Canada still wins and Tokarski is a stud for making so many saves. I will probably be drinking while watching the game. Speaking of drinking, Lori and I have a new game, when you watch an interview with Tokarski, take a shot every time he says “you know.” He is so wonderfully and charmingly Canadian.
I am a sucker for the faux hawk. Terrible I know. Sorry.
One of my favorite hobbies is cooing at goalies. There is a specific goalie of course that I am quite prone to make eyes at. He scored the spot for netminder for game once against the Czechs. Now I won’t front, I didn’t think Dustin Tokarski would get the slot since well, he gets overlooked despite his agility and all around full of awesome. He was absolutely stunning. And those just aren’t my words. I read it in some article. I just can’t remember where.
Ok so I was hesitant to post this, but I think the resemblance is overwhelming, Toka kinda looks like Robert Pattinson, the dude from Twilight. photo via Perez, note the heart…
No, I haven’t seen Twilight but I visit Perez and Jezebel on the regular. And his pictures tend to be there. And I don’t object to seeing him. Shut up, don’t judge. I am a lady of many interests.
Dear Bows,
Sorry I kinda ragged on your for being quiet in the pre-tourney Team USA games. Thanks for showing up and friggen dominating and giving something else to talk about besides their “Taking for Tavares”/Tavares boners. Keep making it hot.
Love,
Wrap
I still maintain the Chiefs are hurting/aching/not sleeping at night because they are missing Ondrej Roman. I have penned numerous ramblings about his loveliness. Not only is he brilliant with the puck, well just look at him ladies…
I know you are swooning right? You want to spend Saturdays with him in some hole in the wall cafe restaurant thinger eating french toast and making fun of the personals in the back of the local paper and perhaps playing naughty Jenga later on or whatever.
Anyways, I found Ondrej,
So if one of you boys, perhaps you Tokarski since you probably have the biggest bag, could bring home one of my darlings that would be fantastic. Just make sure to feed and water him. I don’t want him getting mushed and damaged in transit. At least this Ondrej won’t get in a tiff with you when you go out to Red Lobster.
“I think I can stop the puck just as good as guys that are 6-3 and 6-4,” he said. “People have their opinions and that’s fine. Some people don’t like small goalies, but every time I’m out there I’m battling to try to win.”
The Lightning forgot about the height factor and drafted Tokarski anyway. He entered the draft as the ninth-rated North American goaltending prospect and was the 13th goalie taken, behind 10 North Americans and two Europeans.
The Chiefs and Americans saw their bitter rivalry hit the forefront last year. Pickard’s Americans got the upper hand in the regular season, winning the last game of the regular season over Tokarski’s Chiefs to take the U.S. Division, Western Conference and league regular-season championship.
Tokarski got his revenge in the playoffs, however, as his Chiefs narrowly edged the Americans in an epic seven-game thriller in the Western Conference finals. The Chiefs went on to win the Ed Chynoweth Cup as league champions and Memorial Cup as Canadian Hockey League champions while Tokarski was named the Memorial Cup’s Most Valuable Player.
Tonight is the teddy bear toss night, or one of the coolest things that the W does. It’s awesome because throwing things on the ice is fun and it’s for a great cause. Round up a bunch of teddy bears. No really, do it. I took 15 last year. When the first Chiefs goal is scored, start tossing. The bears will then be rounded up and taken to some kiddos this holiday season.
Also for the children; one of my favorite charities is Child’s Play. Created by Tycho and Gabe of Penny Arcade to show gamers can do good. Child’s Play teams up with childrens hospitals across the globe creating wish lists. The lists have everything from DS Lites and Xboxs to books and DVDs. Hospitals rely on these things to make the time spent there by the patient and families a bit brighter. Some kids may not be able to leave their bed, but they can still play Mario Kart. You can view the map here and look to see if a hospital in your area is listed. They appreciate every little bit even if it’s something as simple as batteries. If you prefer, you can always just make a donation to Child’s Play. Here is a good rundown if you have any questions at all.
-My darlings are on Team USA! Making the team is Drayson Bowman, Mitch Wahl and Tyler Johnson. Story here.
-Congrats Dustin Tokarski and Jared Spurgeon! You have been selected to maybe be selected for Canada’s National Junior. More story.
-Stefan Ulmer makes Team Austria. Go get em, Ulmz. Oh yeah, read on…
If you have any tips, phone numbers, mayhjah issues, Mustache Monday submissions or don't like the flavor of Haterade; wraparoundcurl@gmail.com
On the docket;
Toronto: Spring Break. The TO could use a dame of my caliber.
hockey boyfriend power rankings.
1. Dustin Tokarski, you will probably always occupy the number one slot. Nice job ninjaing the starting goalie slot for the Admirals.. 2 Kyle Beach, we are just like John Bender and Clare Standish in the Breakfast Club and I sorta love you. 3. Milan Lucic, babe I think I am suffering from Lucic Lust... 4. Sean Avery, you scored two goals on the Leafs and all I could do was giggle.
Watching the game I was struck by just the joy and enthusiasm that John Tavares and PK Subban have for hockey. You could just see how thrilled they were to be there and how hard they were grinding for number five. It’s the kind of hockey I love. The unspoiled kind. I am not the only one who has noticed these two, Steve Dangle wrote a great post about the duo and an interesting proposal and scenario. So what is John Tavares next big move? Well a London Knight. But as for Tokarski? He will be welcomed back to Spokane with a gold medal and an MVP award. Homeboy is gonna need a bigger shelf for all those trophies. He also signed a contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning which means something, but not really. I am not sure how exactly Tokarski will fit into the Lightning organization since for starters it’s a goddamn circus. They are a bit busy trying to turn Steve Stamkos into the next Sidney Crosby. Hey how is that working? Oh yeah, not so hot. But they aren’t exactly hurting in the goalie department. So as for Toka joining the NHL ranks, that’s a bit off. Which is a reliefs for Chiefs fans. And for the team, which at times rests a bit heavy on their skilled netminder.
