Puck Daddy’s 2012 NHL Winter Classic Photo Expedition
January 4, 2012 · 0 Comments
Puck Daddy’s 2012 NHL Winter Classic Photo Expedition
Ilya Bryzgalov in the Classic. Alas, there was a better chance Bryz’s Siberian Husky is still single than there was him getting start (and we hear she has quite a following).
Coming up, some more sights from around the Winter Classic between the New York Rangers and Philadelphia Flyers.
nhl_winter_classic_photo_expedition.jpg” width=”630″ hspace=”8″ align=”middle” src=”http://mit.zenfs.com/206/2012/01/Geico.jpg” class=”aligncenter size-full wp-image-21534″ height=”420″ alt=”Puck Daddy’s 2012 NHL Winter Classic Photo Expedition”>This Winter Classic medallion was one of the most popular giveaway items in the village. You had to hand over your information to the ladies of GEICO in order to procure one.
I said, “I’ll make you a deal: I’ll give you my information in exchange for (a) a medallion and (b) never having to see your terrible Cavemen commercials on my television again.”
She wasn’t in a position to broker said deal, so I just ended up flashing my moobs at her and she tossed me a necklace …
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First off, it wasn’t a great trade, unless you missed the part where Peter Forsberg won multiple Stanley Cups. Second off, the other trade wasn’t a great one either; Pavel Brendl, anyone?
Unless this was a cynical Protest Jersey, in which case all is forgiven.
nhl_winter_classic_photo_expedition.jpg” width=”630″ align=”middle” src=”http://mit.zenfs.com/206/2012/01/FLYERSFOUL.jpg” height=”445″ hspace=”8″ class=”aligncenter size-full wp-image-21538″ title=”FLYERSFOUL” alt=”Puck Daddy’s 2012 NHL Winter Classic Photo Expedition”>More than a few fans had this cheap, pirated, entirely inaccurate Flyers “Winter Classic” jersey that was being sold months before the real ones were. And honestly, they’re really not that bad looking in public …
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nhl_winter_classic_photo_expedition.jpg” width=”630″ align=”middle” src=”http://mit.zenfs.com/206/2012/01/BRYZ.jpg” height=”420″ hspace=”8″ class=”aligncenter size-full wp-image-21542″ title=”BRYZ” alt=”Puck Daddy’s 2012 NHL Winter Classic Photo Expedition”>Bryzgalov, as the Flyers made their way onto the ice for the Jan. 1 practice. It’s just hockey, you know? (And good lord that mask is gorgeous in person.)
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No, we mean the stuff on the ground. The fake stuff.
Truth be told, it looked incredibly real from the upper deck. But we wouldn’t advise eating it. OK, those paramedics advised us not to eat any more of it, and we’re imparting that knowledge to you.
And finally …
featured on Ep. 2 of “HBO 24/7″.
Coach John Tortorella grabbed a seat next to him, talking about the game and the quality of the family’s seat. He pointed out a few Rangers, like Brian Boyle, who were still mulling around the room. Liam complained about the officiating. It was all very sweet.
It was also like watching a theatrical production of the HBO series, which speaks to the essence of this game: It’s a grand stage for the players to do what they will with the opportunity, and for the fans to revel in it.
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