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[kenneycb]

I do not like that watch.

[AMcGhie]

For those really missing hockey, I tonight's BC@BU and tomorrow's BU@BC will be on NBCSports at 7:30. BC's #1 and has been all season, and BU started in the mid-teens and has moved up to #9.

Matt Grzelcyk(BU, #5, D) was a 2nd round pick in 2012 for the Bruins.
Teddy Doherty(BC, #4, D) was a 1st round pick in 2012 for the Panthers
Kevin Hayes(BC, #12, F) was a 1st round pick in 2010 for the Blackhawks

There are also a few other 3rd-4th round picks on the rosters.

Also of note is that if Jerry York needs 1 win to tie Ron Mason at 924 and 2 to pass him for the most wins as a coach in collegiate hockey history. BU's Jack Parker is currently #3 with 884

[kenneycb]

Given I've only watched a couple of games but Hayes looks to be on a tear this year. He's a big body like his brother and it seems like it finally started to click and he's learned how to use his frame against smaller guys.

[TheShynessClinic]

Watching St. Louis cry as he hugs Thomas during the handshakes after game 7 still gets me to this day. Goosebumps every single time.

What a fucking game.

Edited by TheShynessClinic, 30 November 2012 - 04:57 PM.

[Jed Zeppelin]

The end of that game was one of the most dominant displays of defense I've ever seen. I wanted to be terrified and shitting my pants, but Chara was like "no fuck you, celebrate bitch" as he and everyone else didn't give Tampa anything close to a real opportunity.

Like that game in some distant future when Chara and Hamilton will stand together at the blue line with their arms outstretched screaming YOU CANNOT PASS.

[cshea]

It was only 1-0, but from a pure hockey standpoint, that was the best game I've ever seen a Bruins team play.

I mean, with a trip to the Stanley Cup Finals on the line the Bruins didn't allow the Lightning to even touch the puck inside their blue line the final 3:00. Amazing.

[cshea]

Doc and Pierre doing the BC/BU game. Awesome.

This is basically the first live hockey I've watched since the Stanley Cup. Goddamn I miss it.

Edited by cshea, 30 November 2012 - 07:47 PM.

[PedroSpecialK]

Really is therapeutic, I'm loving this

Huge praise for Grzelcyk from Pierre - "the next Brian Rafalski"

Edited by PedroSpecialK, 30 November 2012 - 07:57 PM.

[cshea]

Pierre fawning over Grzelcyk. Next Rafalski, he says.

Edited by cshea, 30 November 2012 - 08:00 PM.

[PedroSpecialK]

Doc is still completely insane. Now I love him for it.

[sachmoney]

O'Connor and Milner are playing well.

Chippy after the first period buzzer, nice.

Edited by sachmoney, 30 November 2012 - 08:13 PM.

[PedroSpecialK]

Milbury taking the owners to task big time in the intermission.

[cshea]

Grzelcyk is good.

[sachmoney]

Snipe.

[cshea]

I loathe the Danny Briere goal celebrations.

[cshea]

Grzelcyk blows by the BC defense and finishes off a wrap around to put BU up 3-1.

Edited by cshea, 30 November 2012 - 09:27 PM.

[kenneycb]

Our d is bad at playing defense.

[kenneycb]

Holy fuck Pierre I could care less where every fucking player is from or where he played before arriving at college. Cool bro, you know a lot of towns in the middle of bumfuck nowhere.

[The Napkin]

Fuckin' Aaron Rome. And fuck you too Olczyk.

[Haunted]

This is so awesome.

http://bigbadblog.we..._medium=twitter

[Dropkick Izzy]

Even the guy announcing the race gets in on the act, mimicing the chant at 3:23 of the video. Outstanding.

[The Napkin]

Niagara at London is on NHL network at 7:00 tonight
Seth Griffith vs. Dougie Hamilton

[PedroSpecialK]

Taranna-based Santa gets fired for telling 3 year old the Leafs suck

Mary Trent says she was shocked by the behaviour of the Lowe’s Toronto Christmas Market Santa Claus as her son approached him. After Santa arrived a half hour late for his appearance, he proceeded to insult the boy’s red plaid coat.
“The first thing he tells my son is, ‘Oh, you look like Paul Bunyan,’ ” she said. “Really? Is that appropriate?
“Then he said, ‘Oh, you’re wearing a Toronto Maple Leafs tuque, you shouldn’t be wearing that, they suck.’ At that point, I took my son and told him we should go, Santa isn’t being very good today.”
Trent said her son was inconsolable and cried all the way home to Mississauga.

[kenneycb]

When did Paul Bunyan become an insulting term?

[Nomar813]

I'm more concerned about the mother dressing the kid up like a lumberjack and subjecting him to Leafs games.

[kenneycb]

I've only seen a few shifts but Hamilton looks very raw defensively. Got beaten like a rented mule on the goal and has been out of position a few times in his first two shifts of the 2nd.

[kenneycb]

Hamilton's still been iffy with his d awareness but Griffith is making a noticeable impact on every one of his shifts.

[Jed Zeppelin]

Hamilton's still been iffy with his d awareness but Griffith is making a noticeable impact on every one of his shifts.

Gold-colored glasses translation - Griffith is going to be an all-star Datsyuk-level draft steal while Hamilton is coasting because he expected to be in Boston and won't shine until he is challenged by real men.

[PedroSpecialK]

Griffith has surprised me every time I've seen him play, great vision and a work ethic that sets him apart from a lot of OHLers.

[Hildy]

Colby took the lead early in the 1st period and went up 4-1 in the 2nd period, putting Tufts in a hole out of which the Jumbos could not climb.

That is the trouble with Jumbos. Too heavy to climb out of holes...
I'm too old and, well, Momlike to make a Mom joke here, others will have to step up...

[Dropkick Izzy]

NHL Network is broadcasting the 2011 Finals this afternoon/evening. The Game 3 beating is just wrapping up now.

... and as the B's pump in goals 6, 7 and 8 Pierre with the backhanded putdown of Vancouver's play. Heh.

Edited by Dropkick Izzy, 10 December 2012 - 02:58 PM.

[The Napkin]

game 6 just started. game 7 at 9. Awesome.

Game 6 will also be on NESN tomorrow night (game 7 Wed).

(game 7 of the 01 finals is on tomorrow from 6-9 if you want to see Bourque win his)

[The Napkin]

Gotta get him outta there

They chased him again


hehehehe. hehe. heh. hehehe. heh. hehe.

[cshea]

An exasperated Eddie Olcyzk yelling "gotta get him out of there!" 2 seconds after Ference scored basically confirmed beyond any reasonable doubt Olcyzk was rooting for Vancouver.

Eat shit, Eddie.

[The Four Peters]

That was still the single loudest moment I can ever recall at a sporting event. I honestly thought the Garden was going to explode when Schneider stepped on the ice.

[cshea]

Yeah, that was freaking awesome. 2 goals in like 30 seconds, Horton montage, another goal with Luongo getting pulled, then a 4th goal for good measure. All in about 15 minutes real time. I thought the place was going to explode.

[Dropkick Izzy]

The ratcheting up of Edzo's butt-hurt was a thing of beauty and Pierre eating his lunch on the analysis was even better (e.g. LaPierre bailing out).

"you've seen some miraculous comebacks...". Hahaha.

[Haunted]

An exasperated Eddie Olcyzk yelling "gotta get him out of there!" 2 seconds after Ference scored basically confirmed beyond any reasonable doubt Olcyzk was rooting for Vancouver.

Eat shit, Eddie.

The ratcheting up of Edzo's butt-hurt was a thing of beauty and Pierre eating his lunch on the analysis was even better (e.g. LaPierre bailing out).

"you've seen some miraculous comebacks...". Hahaha.

Eddie's insistence that Bergeron pushed in his goal was one of the most insane things I've ever seen from a sports commentator.

[TheShynessClinic]

Hey TFP - you ride the Acela quite a bit, yea?

I'm taking it Monday afternoon out of South Station down to Philly for work. How soon before hand should I show up? Anything I should know to make the trip more enjoyable?

[The Four Peters]

Get there about 15 mins before. They don't start boarding until about10 mins before departure, so no need to sit around. You literally just walk up, show your ticket, and walk on. Takes 2 seconds.

If you're going in the afternoon, the sun sets on the right side of the train, so depending on whether you want to see the sunset or avoid it, choose your seat accordingly. When boarding, make the walk further up toward the front of the train, less people do that so those cars fill up last (although none fill up completely at South Station). Feel free to bring food/drinks on board. The internet sucks so you can't rely on it, but they have power outlets at all the seats which helps.

It's really very easy and comfortable to ride on, especially compared to flying.

[TheShynessClinic]

Get there about 15 mins before. They don't start boarding until about10 mins before departure, so no need to sit around. You literally just walk up, show your ticket, and walk on. Takes 2 seconds.

If you're going in the afternoon, the sun sets on the right side of the train, so depending on whether you want to see the sunset or avoid it, choose your seat accordingly. When boarding, make the walk further up toward the front of the train, less people do that so those cars fill up last (although none fill up completely at South Station). Feel free to bring food/drinks on board. The internet sucks so you can't rely on it, but they have power outlets at all the seats which helps.

It's really very easy and comfortable to ride on, especially compared to flying.

Do you they have a drink/food cart or anything? Or should all food/beverages be provided by myself?

With no direct flights out of Boston to Philly, this was a no-brainer.

[The Four Peters]

Yeah there's a cafe car in the middle of the train. Normal drinks (water, soda, coffee, juice), beer, liquor, wine. Prices are ok. The food is pretty bad though, I wouldn't count on that for anything but snacks, certainly not for a full meal of food. I'd advise bringing a sandwich or something along if you're looking for dinner.

Edit: Cafe Car Menu

[TheShynessClinic]

Yeah there's a cafe car in the middle of the train. Normal drinks (water, soda, coffee, juice), beer, liquor, wine. Prices are ok. The food is pretty bad though, I wouldn't count on that for anything but snacks, certainly not for a full meal of food. I'd advise bringing a sandwich or something along if you're looking for dinner.

Edit: Cafe Car Menu

Awesome, thanks. The company card pays for everything, so prices don't matter. Duly noted on bringing my own sandwich, though.

[The Four Peters]

The 1/2 bottles of wine are the way to go since it saves having to make trips to the car. DogfishHead 90 minute if you want maximum efficiency of delivery of alcohol content in beer form.

[TheShynessClinic]

DoogfishHead 90 minute if you want maximum efficiency of delivery of alcohol content in beer form.

We have a winner.

[AMcGhie]

I spent an hour at work today dressed like Paul Ryan from this "Pumping iron" photoshoot for my company's holiday video. My job is awesome.

[kenneycb]

I have spent multiple hours trying to finagle some numbers and formulas in Excel to get produce a number that is close and/or equal to another number. My job is not awesome.

[TheStoryofYourRedRightAnkle]

Neither is your English. So that's two things you don't have going for you.

[TheStoryofYourRedRightAnkle]

(You just described my job, though.)

[cshea]

Anyone here have a few million dollars lying around? Eruzione is selling his Miracle on Ice jersey and stick.

http://www.sportscol...zionejersey.jpg

I have to say $1mm seems cheap, given how iconic the moment was.

Edited by cshea, 11 December 2012 - 04:54 PM.