Well, now, that was certainly a game wasn't it? Go down 2-0 in the first to the best team in the league right now, rally back, TWICE, force OT and then go to a shoot out. Only thing we didn't get was the magic OT ending of a Ryane Clowe hattrick and he came damn close to giving us that. The shootout is a crap shoot, one which I would not use to judge this game by. It was as entertaining a 65 minutes of hockey as one can hope to get during the regular season, even if it ultimately resulted in a loss. It was a good game.

This match up is one we attend pretty much every year in both preseason and regular. The pre season version is always a chippy good time, while the regular season version has become what Mina and I fondly refer to as the annual "Watch Rob Cry Game." Rob, you see, is a Canucks fan with a rather loose affiliation to his team. Having moved to the States a few years ago, he doesn't watch them as much as he used to back home, but he's a good Canadian lad, and he likes his hockey, so we do try to get him down to a game each season. Most of the time, these games result in a loss for the Canucks, which is why we call them "Watch Rob Cry" even though he never does and he quite frankly doesn't really care enough to. The only times he's come close have been when Loungo was in net. (he's not a fan of looouuuuuuu)

Last night was one of those interesting games where it was a loud for just about everything, and there were a large number of Canucks fans in the crowd. I'm pretty sure every penalty was equally well cheered and booed. Speaking of, what was up with Kesler last night? He's too good to be taking all those penalties. He wasn't the only player playing sloppy that's for sure, but it was very noticeable in his case.

I've noticed this season that all that lack of heart bullshit has finally gone away. I guess scoring two goals in less than minutes to start the second will do that. Clowe's goal with 21 seconds left doesn't hurt either. Say what you will, but the Sharks aren't crumbling under the weight this year. Your arguments are now old and tired, like Kirk. Make new ones.

Speaking of arguments, what is with some Sharks fans and goalies? It's a love hate relationship that goes from love to hate in 2.4 seconds or less. They make a save and they're loved but woe be to he who is in net when the puck goes behind him. It doesn't matter WHY it went in, a defensive breakdown on the play, perhaps, a large hockey ass screening the goalie, one of his own teammates deflecting it, no, it doesn't matter how, just that it DID. The guy behind us last night was calling for Nemo's head after EVERY SINGLE GOAL. Ignore that someone missed their assignment and let a Canuck go to the net totally unhindered, that's all Nemo. "GO BACK TO CHICAGO YOU PIECE OF @&^#&#^!" What? Are you daft, man?

Apparently you are. Do me a favor, go learn something about hockey then come back and watch another game. Your angry ignorance insults us all. It's a team sport, in case you hadn't noticed. The goalie only plays one position, and it ain't forward, son. Figure it out.

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Greetings, Sharks fans! Here we are in the home stretch, down to our last game against the Preds this regular season. Personally, I think the Sharks owe me a win on this one. They lost to the Preds on my birthday, during the most depressing stretch of this up and down season. A win tonight would allow me to forgive that though, and I don't think it's too much to ask. The Preds currently sit outside the playoff picture, but that could change any minute in this conference, so every point the Sharks can gain is important. Not only do they need to keep their lead on the Pacific, Chicago is right behind them in the standings. A 3-4 spot is preferred, assuming they can't catch the Wings at #2. (btw Hawks, if you want to start losing, that'd be fine by me) We'll see how things shake out tonight. A strong 60 minute efforts from the Sharks would be greatly appreciated. Preds need not apply.


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I didn't know what to write about, but @mymclife needed some paper topics and someone suggested sports Teddy Roosevelt participated in. *hint*He invented them all. All of them. As all we scholars of American History know, he was most fond of fighting bears. So I drew a picture of that. Enjoy!

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Sharks Hockey is back where it belongs for longer than a two night stay this time. The long annual February road trip has come and gone, and the time has come for the Sharks to reap the fruits of their labors at home. And it's some sweet ass looking fruit, let me tell you. 6 wins, 15 in the last 18, Kent Huskins is an offensive force, Wellwood is scoring, Seto is scoring, Eager is scoring, Maven is busting up 'yo ass each night, Clowe is like LOOK AT MY A AND UNDERSTAND WHY I HAVE IT! The whole team is grooving right now. 

The Sharks made all their roster moves early, and, with the noticeable exception of not grabbing another backup "just in case", they are set to ride out the rest of the season, and into the post season. Hopefully for a long damn time. Colorado, meanwhile, is doing less than well, losing 13 of their last 14 in streak that has to have AVs fans ripping their hair out. Forgive me for wanting to extend that losing streak for one more night. Nothing against your hair, just want those 2 points. That's all. It's nothing personal.

Mina and I will get to warm our long missed seats again. CouchTarts in da house!

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Raise your hand if you're still recovering from Wednesday night's AMAZING ending! 4 seconds left in OT and Patty scores the game winner. Man. What an ending. I was in full nail biter mode and I was in my car driving home listening to the game. I swore at MAF when he made that break away save on Patty. I knew Teeth missing that empty net would bite us in the ass, and all I could do was drive and scream at my radio. What. An. Ending. Thing is, because of how they have played the past few seasons (and yes, even this one), I no longer feel like doom is in inevitable outcome. Now I freak out because I KNOW these Sharks can win the game. Can, and did.

What a ride.

The roller coaster doesn't stop in Pittsburgh though. It rolled right on into Calgary where tonight, the Sharks face one of the most annoying teams ever to be conceived of int he Western Conference. It doesn't seem to matter if the Flames are doing well or not, (and right now they are doing pretty well), they always provide a challenge for the Sharks. I would love to see the Sharks come out tonight and bowl the Flames over, thus mainting their winning streak AND their lead in the Pacific. Didn't think they could make the climb? Well they did and the Sharks aren't done yet.

 

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Did you catch any of the game last night? WOW. As mymclife said, the Sharks and Wings were playing like it was Game 7. Unbelievable. There was no quit in either team. It was quite the game from beginning to end. The last 2 minutes were as intense as anything. Nail biting. Nemo made some absolutely brilliant saves, Joe scores #300, Clowe was like WAPOWGOAL* and Seto scored again, giving him 10 goals in his last 13 and 5 in his last 2. Suck on that sack of lemons.

The Sharks ride into Pittsburgh on that wave tonight. Back to backs are always tough, although in this case I reminded myself that Detroit to Pittsburgh isn't even as bad as a drive from here to LA. Flight won't be that bad either. The joys of travelling back East.

It's going to be a helluva game tonight folks, be sure to tune in.

*technical term


Umbrella Trick shirts now for sale! no comments

Tshirts are now FOR SALE! I had to move to a different shop, but that's ok, you still have a ton of options. If you want it on a hoodie or baby tee, let me know and I'll add those in for yah!

Shortest game day ever.
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In honor of Devin Setoguchi's first NHL hat trick, we here at CouchTarts are proud to bring you the above design. We're still waiting for it to show up in our wondrous Zazzle store, but it should be up and available for purchase tomorrow. (Monday) Be sure to pick one up and wear to your next game. It looks good, and it will look good on you.

Congratulations Seto!


(The story behind the shirt)
As any hockey fan will tell you, the traditional celebratory act when a player scores three in a row in one game is to throw ones hat onto the ice. Now, maybe it was the weather, it was raining after all, or maybe this person had a cold head and didn't want to lose their hat. Maybe they didn't have a hat. Maybe in a fit of explosive jubilation they ripped whatever object was in the hands of the person next to then and threw it to the ice. Whatever the reason, in between the sea of hats that came raining down Saturday, was one lone, closed, umbrella. No one really knows what it was doing there, how it got there (other than by the force of someone's arm), or why anyone would throw their umbrella onto the ice when it's pouring outside. But there it was, and it was noticed. Thus, the "umbrella trick" was born.

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The Sharks take the ice with newly acquired Ian White, and without recently departed Derek Joslin. No time to sit back and relax and take in the sights, Ian White is hitting the ice tonight for his very first game as a Shark. He's sporting number 9, which is even more of a signal that the days of Milan are gone than his trade to Ottawa. Braun has been called back up as well. Look for more Inception soundtrack references with his name the more time he spends with in then NHL.

While they may be facing the slumping Avs, the Sharks cannot sit back tonight. Colorado is going to be feeding off the energy of their newly acquired players, and the points are amazingly important tonight. If the Sharks win, they can pass Nash and Phi in the standings. Can't sit back, can't slow down, just gotta fight.

Do it.

Go Sharks.

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