[LincolnSmokes]

I figured I'd put out a thread for NHL fans!

Personally I'm an Avs fan, but I'll watch a hockey game at any level.

Avatar Q&A! (I'm an American and proud of it, but I love the way the Canadian women party!!!)

Bring on all NHL talk all the time!

 

[angryeaglesfan]

Broad Street Bullies in the house!!!!!!!!!!!! :dude::boxing:

also a fan of the two time defending Calder Cup champ Hershey Bears...

 

[JakeDPR]

Bruins fan here, I was at the game against the Flyers on Thursday. What a game!

 

[Sarge]

@ least I grew up loving one great thing in Michigan.

 

[AJ FERNANDEZ FAN]

Big time Flyers fan here!!!!!! Looking to add a nice purdy ring like the one above this year!!!!!! GO FLYERS!!!!

 

[LincolnSmokes]

I feel I should post these:

 

[Northsider]

I love all of the old hockey teams: Habs, Rangers, Leafs, Hawks...

I can't say I enjoy the warm weather teams for some reason...not sure why.

But, Hawks fan for sure since I'm in chicago and the team has had a tremendous renaissance in the past 3 years. Not looking too good this year for them however

 

[LincolnSmokes]

I agree about the older hockey teams, I think an original six matchup in NY at the new Meadowlands stadium would be a great winter classic for next year!!!

 

[BMack]

I can't believe I missed this thread! I'm a big hockey fan. The Lightning are my favorite team by a long shot but I also like the Blues and Sharks(although I hate Thornton).

Anyone here play or played hockey? I play at the Lightning practice facility in Brandon, FL.

 

[LincolnSmokes]

I played hockey for almost 16 years growing up, semi competitive youth hockey. We were fairly good, went to nationals quite a few years and won a couple. Now I'm coaching, which is a lot of fun!

 

[BMack]

Awesome, I coach also. Great avatar too! I thought that was hilarious!

If you don't know the story: the Canadian Women's team got in trouble for celebrating their gold medal win by going on the ice after the game with alcohol and cigars.

 

[LincolnSmokes]

Awesome, I coach also. Great avatar too! I thought that was hilarious!

If you don't know the story: the Canadian Women's team got in trouble for celebrating their gold medal win by going on the ice after the game with alcohol and cigars.

Brian what's hockey like down in florida? I coached a kid who's family just moved up from around the panthers. They said the die hards are crazy, but the popularity of hockey in a state where sun and sand rule is. We played a couple florida teams back in my day if memory serves me correct.

But I have to give it to my neighbors from up north, canadian youth teams are tough. They start 'em early and develop quickly!

 

[pomorider]

Go Canucks Go!

 

[LincolnSmokes]

Go Canucks Go!

As an Avs fan this hurts to even type, but Kessler is having one heck of a year!

 

[bodia]

Blackhawks all the way. It's been fun to witness the resurgence since the passing of Dollar Bill. Parade last summer was something to witness.

 

[BMack]

Brian what's hockey like down in florida? I coached a kid who's family just moved up from around the panthers. They said the die hards are crazy, but the popularity of hockey in a state where sun and sand rule is. We played a couple florida teams back in my day if memory serves me correct.

But I have to give it to my neighbors from up north, canadian youth teams are tough. They start 'em early and develop quickly!

It really depends. In Miami, it's better than you'd expect but it's no where near what it is in Tampa. Here we have three hockey rinks within 30 mins of eachother and one about 45 mins out. The rink I skate at is actually ranked in the top 25 in the US on numbers of players/level of play(We have 10 rec league levels, not counting over 35). In Orlando, RDV is one of the best facilities in the US to play at. It's surprisingly quite popular, roller on the other hand... not soo popular.

 

[Kasper ~]

It's winding down and my Blackhawks are still [barley] in the hunt. BIG game tonight against the Flames... I got prime-o seats and will be there!!!

Did I mention, tonight's game is BIG?

 

[Nicolas J. Pug]

Long time LA Kings fan here, cautiously optimistic that our boys might do some damage this year, after a decade of disappointment.

 

[08RCSB]

Go Stars! I don't think we can catch San Jose, but I'm hoping for a 4 or 5 seed. The western conference is ridiculously tight. We've only played 63 games as opposed to teams in front of Dallas right now.

 

[LincolnSmokes]

I thought the trading deadline was very interesting this year, some great trades and as always a lot of little ones. I thought Captials picking up Arnott was big as well as Penner to the Kings. Was surprised Richards didn't go to the Rangers. I'm hoping the Avs get things figured out this offseason!