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Bobby Clark played before the invention of the disastrous Social Media era that has and is currently ruining the business of Professional Sports. But, now that we have to be born in this era of time, around these ridiculous people we have to be around, here are the 5 best Hockey Memes on the Internet.
1. Hockey Players don't get hurt!
2. I got boys, and they WILL run up on you!
3. I don't care what sport you played...
4. I would...and I will.... But you won't.
5. Hockey means more than EVERYTHING. That's that, done and done.
NFL, Fans, Media (Tom Cruise): I think I'm entitled to them.
Romo: You want answers?!
NFL, Fans, Media: I want the truth!
Romo: You can't handle
the truth! Son, I play in a league that delivers hits by 300 pound killers. And
those hits are given and taken by men who have dedicated their entire life to
one goal. Who's gonna do what it takes to play in the NFL? You? You, Stephen A.
Smith? I have a greater responsibility as an NFL QB than you can possibly
fathom.
You
weep for Marshawn Lynch and you curse the NFL. You have that luxury. You have
the luxury of not knowing what I know: that Marshawn’s Retirement, while
tragic, probably saved defensive players lives. And my Career, while grotesque
and incomprehensible to you, saved Drew Bledsoe, Jason Whitten and Jerry Jones’
lives.
You
don't want the truth. Because deep down, in places you don't talk about at draft
parties and message boards, you want me in that game. You need me in that game.
We use words like honor, code, loyalty...we use these words as the backbone
broken in a life spent desperately reaching for a playoff win! You use 'em as a
punchline! I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a
bunch of people who rise and sleep under the blanket of the very entertainment I
provide, then questions the manner in which I provide it! I'd rather you just
said thank you and went on your way. Otherwise, I suggest you pick up a protein
shake and hit up the Planet Fitness Gym Membo. Either way, I don't give a damn
what you think you're entitled to!
(Team USA is hot, coming off three strong wins and putting in a lot of goals. Any team can always be upset any game, but the USA players know this, and play accordingly. They will be tough to beat.)
Quarterfinal
Tue. April 4, 7:35 PM - Team Germany vs. Team Russia, 2-1 Team Germany
(Team Russia scored early to take the lead in the first period, but Team Germany fought their way back and scored a goal in the second and one in the third to advance to the semi-finals and take on the USA.)
(Team Germany is having a great tournament and could be a Cinderella Surprise. They won two games in group stage, beating a tough Team Sweden and Team Czech. But don't count out Team Russia. Their first game in the tournament they beat the skilled Team Finland.)
Semi-Final 2
Semi-Final
Thur. April 6, 3:35 PM - 2. Team Canada vs. Team Finland, 4-0 Team Canada
(The always giant Team Canada has started off this tournament slow, losing their first two games, which never happens. Their third game seemed more the norm as they put up 8 on Team Russia. Let's see which team shows up in the semi-final.)
Quarterfinal
Tue. April 4, 3:35 PM - Team Finland vs. Team Sweden, 4-0 Team Finland
(Team Finland was just too much for Sweden.)
(Team Finland is dangerous! They beat Team Canada and then almost upset Team USA in group stage. Keep an eye out. Equally talented rival Team Sweden could also ruin a few days. They won two strong games in group stage and are on a roll. Any Finland vs. Sweden hockey game is always a game I'll watch.)
The United States Women showed why they were the best in the world in tonight's third and final game of the group stage. Team Finland after beating Canada came after Team USA with reckless abandon. Finland scored first shocking the US, but Hilary Knight equaled the game at 1-1. In the second period the US put in two more goals, but Finland never gave up coming back in the third period tying the game at 3-3. The US held strong and continued to pepper the Finish Goalie and put one in to make it 4-3. USA finished first in their group stage.
The USA Women’s Hockey Team scored an impressive 7 goals on a tough Russian counterpart today to win 7-0 in their second of three preliminary group stage games. After four first period USA penalties, the Americans settled down and got a late first period goal from Amanda Kessel. They then put in three second period goals (Kendall Coyne, Jocelyne Lamoureux, Jocelyne Lamoureux) to increase the lead to 4-0. Brianna Decker finished a tick-tack-toe line pass to make it 5-0 USA. Kendall Coyne put the cherry on top to make it 6-0 and Brianna Decker the scoring machine put in one with seconds left in the game to make it a 7-0 Final. Team Russia played hard, but the Americans were just too fast and came too hard. The women will finish their three games with Finland at 7:30 on Monday night.
Update 1 (3/31/17)
Game 1. USA vs. Canada, 2-0 W
Goals: Brianna Decker, Gigi Marvin
The USA Women's Hockey Team sent a message to the rest of the world tonight with their impressive 2-0 win over rival Team Canada. From the first drop of the puck both teams battled back and forth gaining equal chances to score. Mid-way through the second period USA's Brianna Decker tapped in a sick backdoor pass from Emily Pfalzer to take the lead 1-0. And early in the third period Gigi Marvin rocketed one from the point past Canada's tough goaltender to make it 2-0. What's most impressive is not just the win, but the fact that the USA team had no practices under their belt prior to the tournament and no training camp. Tomorrow, the women take on Team Russia at 3:30 on the NHL Network.
If a tree falls in the woods, Does Anybody Care if Jonathan Quick makes this Save?!
by, Billy Mumphrey
Jonathan Quick, the goalie for the Los Angeles Kings, made ONE save last night in a 2-1 loss that was one of the most involuntary unreal goalie saves of the year. Meaning, Quick trains so much and trains his fast twitch muscles so hard that by instinct he is able to make this save. It is unreal. It means nothing to him or the season. But, it's still a great save!
With the final week and a half ending on the NHL 2016-17 Season, the West Playoff teams have been solidified. Although, their rankings and pairings could be widely different than they stand now. With 3 or 4 games left in the season and the rankings being so close, what we are seeing is a final finish here for home ice advantage, which could be very important later down the road. The teams in the west are so close together points-wise that there are more than a few scenarios that could play out. But here is a look at the final 8 Teams left in the west and the Regular Season games they have left for seeding.
West
Central Division
1. Chicago
Blackhawks – 3 Games, 108 Points
(Colorado 4-3 OT L,
Anaheim, Los Angeles)
2. Minnesota North
Stars – 3 Games, 102 Points
(Carolina 5-3 W, Colorado, Arizona)
3. St. Louis Blues
– 3 Games, 93 Points
(Islanders 5-2 L, Florida, Carolina, St. Louis)
4. Nashville
Predators – 3 Games, 92 Points
(Islanders 2-1 OT L,
Dallas, Winnipeg)
Pacific Division
1. Anaheim Ducks –
3 Games, 101 Points
(Calgary 3-1 W, Chicago,
Los Angeles)
2. Edmonton Oilers
– 4 Games, 97 Points
(Los Angeles 6-4 L, San
Jose, Vancouver, Vancouver)
