boston bruins tim thomas stands with the catholics against religious freedom

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Boston Bruins goaltender, Tim Thomas is at it again, with another political message which was posted on his FB page striking at the U.S. government.  Just three weeks after Thomas refused to visit the White House with his Stanley Cup championship teammates.  Thomas is once again trying to … [Read more...]

are the boston bruins a dirty team? jon stewart sheds some light

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Okay I was scrolling through Canucks.com because - well I'm a guy and it beats watching sappy crap or horror crap (take your pick) which my wife loves doing during the day when the boys are at school.  I came across this video and nearly fell out of my seat laughing my ass off. Apparently we are … [Read more...]

canucks win over boston but lose salo to marchand dirty hit

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Okay I know I'm gonna sound like a broken record, like I did last year, but hey I'm a guy and allowed to repeat myself and call it like it is, because I don't believe in bullshitting or pussy-footing around a situation. Boston are a bunch of goons and they call us dirty?   I will say I am … [Read more...]

what is normal anyhow? having special needs doesn’t make me special

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  I hear it every time I'm out with my son.  Every time we encounter someone new who learns about him.  They look at him as though somehow if they look hard enough they will see something more than we have described, because it's not apparent. They look at me the same way.  It seems … [Read more...]

rick rypien’s death a true tragedy

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I am huge Canuck fan as you guys here can tell. So when I saw the news the (former) Vancouver Canuck player Rick Rypien passed away suddenly on Monday August 15, 2011. I think I was left with a big question mark like everyone else. The 27 year old (Rypien) battled depression for a long time and … [Read more...]

i’m turning 40 and i would like a body transplant please!

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I don't usually complain on  this blog. Mostly because I don't remember enough shit to make me want to share it with you all anything that ever really bothers me, which isn't much most of the time.  However, it's Monday and since the wife has a case of the blue. I, too thought I would jump on her … [Read more...]

tempting fate: getting back on a motorcycle again

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My wife told me to write up this post. Throw it out there to all your guys on your thoughts about what is bothering me.  She said our readers have opinions and will share them. So I'm counting on you guys to tell me what you really think. BACKSTORY I had a motorcycle accident when I was 18 (for … [Read more...]

canuck fans cause more embarrassment than vancouver losing to boston

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We knew it was inevitable. We knew it would happen if a loss occurred. Still we hoped, and prayed that somehow the Vancouver Canucks could muster enough courage, determination and strife to bring a Stanley Cup to town. Yeah that didn't happen. What did happen was a flat Vancouver team showed … [Read more...]

canucks steal game five winner 1-0 against the bruins

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It was a much better game to watch, despite once again the lack of fair officiating, and even though there were like 8 penalties called against the Canucks in the first two periods before Boston finally got called for high sticking. The Canucks played a good game. Luongo was outstanding in net, … [Read more...]

canucks get set for game three against the bruins

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      Canucks fever has taken the country by storm, and Saturday's win in overtime against the Bruins only furthers to strengthen the hopes, wishes and prayers everyone - me included is feeling in bringing the cup home.   The opening period started out fantastic. … [Read more...]