Hockey on the Caps home ice.

Below are the pics from my scrimmage at Verizon Center last Friday.  We lost 8-3, but I was on the ice for two of our three goals.  The ice was terrible, I can't believe the best players in the world play on that. The ice had nothing to do with why we lost, for the record.  It was also very hot playing under those lights.  I haven't sweated like that in a long time.  Overall it was a wonderful experience, I'm so glad I got to do it.

I've got some new stuff going up on Down N Dirty, so keep your eyes peeled!   Enjoy!

Post 200.

I never would have thought when I started blogging that I would have gotten to two hundred posts, much less get the opportunity to blog on someone else's blog. I have to say, blogging is a lot of fun for me.  Thanks to all the folks who stop by and read my little corner of the internet. I will keep 'em coming as long as its fun.

I've had a pretty good week so far.  I got invited to play with my friend Kevin's hockey team at the Verizon Center after the Caps game with Tampa on Friday night. This is exciting to me for two reasons:

1. Verizon Center...DUH
2. Someone thinks enough of me as a person and hockey player to want to include me.  I like the way that makes me feel.

I've also started blogging with the Down N Dirty guys this week, and the response has been very positive.  I will make sure to link to the site as new posts go up.

My first HNA winter season came to an end last weekend, with a 6-1 win.  We did not win enough games to quality for the playoffs, so no free trip to Toronto for us.   The spring season starts in April, and it looks like I'sm going to start playing for a second team.  This will be my first try at a higher level, faster game.  I'm looking forward to testing myself and seeing where I measure up.

That's all I have for now. 

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What a show...

I knew we were in for a good night when BJ was running around the stage screaming "Get the f*** up, stand up!" "This isn't some f***** TV special, this is rock and roll!!!" I had no idea the level of showman he could be. I honestly thought of him as the lead singer of a quasi punk band, not the showman, cheerleader, master of ceremonies, he proved to be last night. The crowd was firmly entrenched in the palm of his hand, responding to his every request with a deafening roar or wave of hands, or very simple "EEEEHHHHHH OOOOOHHH". I am very glad that I took ear plugs, as the volume was deafening, and there is liberal use of pyro during the show. The plugs did not diminish my enjoyment of the music at all. The set list covered the history of the band. The first hour was mostly new stuff, with a tune or two from American Idiot thrown in. The second hour was lost of classic Green Day(complete with the light up sign, just like Kiss). The encore was high energy, with American Idiot, Jesus Of Suburbia, and Minority. They finished with Good Riddance(time of your life). It was a solid two and a half hours of rock, and I(we) loved it. I would certainly go back for another show!