A Game and Series... for the Ages.

I know, I know... another sports post...

But the Washington Capitals v. Montreal Canadiens Eastern Quarter-Final Series in the Stanley Cup Playoffs was one of those magical series that will forever be talked about. I know our culture has a penchant for making the recent into the 'Classic' but this really was. An 8 seed upsetting a 1 seed in a series that went 7 games. This after Montreal went down 3 games to 1. And most of all - Washington was the most dominant team during the regular season and has the most dominant player in the game on their team. It really will be one that people talk about for a long time.

More than anything... I think mostly that my dad would have thoroughly enjoyed watching this game, especially the third period. Fast action, one penalty, amazing goaltending and a full team effort on both sides. It was pure classic hockey.

I enjoyed watching this game... and the whole time I was missing him and wishing we could watch it together... what a game dad, what a game. Thanks for introducing me to hockey.

NCAA - Frozen Four: College Hockey National Championship

So the first year I am not in Michigan and they are hosting the National Championship College Hockey tourney there. I know that most people don't care about these brackets as much as I do, or that some people do, but it is still fun. Mostly because a lot of upsets happen. Last year for example, Bemidji St. and Air Force beat Notre Dame and Michigan respectively, both of which were supposed to make the final four, if not the finals. 

So here is this years bracket:

If you would like to play against me, please feel free to pick your teams and send me an email. Or you can just do it on your own. Here is the website: NCAA Frozen Four Site 

Look for more updates to come!

BTW - here are my picks:

-Posted by: Joe

Hockey Day in Canada

Saturday February 9th is Hockey Day in Canada and in celebration of this joyous event Funk Roberts will be coaching the Brainhunter Kids Hockey Team to victory at the Bastie Gardens Tournament.

Chuck Bastie, through his months of blood, sweat and tears, has assembled the greatest backyard ice rink in the history of hockey. It is entered in the Build Your Own Hockey Rink contest.

The Bastie HDIC Tournament hosts four kids’ teams battling for the Bastie Cup.

Ex NHL’ers like Mark Osborne and Mike Gartner will also be on-hand for the event.

The 2008 edition of Hockey Day in Canada will tell the story of volunteers in communities from coast to coast to coast, exploring the true heart and soul of our great frozen game. I am excited to volunteer my time to coach the kids. I will try to do anything to help the youth stay active.

Join us Saturday February 9 at 17 Fishleigh Dr, Scarborough ON. Results, pictures and videos of this inaugural event to follow.

Funk Roberts

HDIC Coach of the Year

Hockey Season is Here!

It's hockey season and here is a little preview of my friend MOJO's amazing Backyard Ice Rink from last year. This year looks to be bigger and better. If you watch hockey, you may see the Rink showcased on this year's Hockey Day in Canada.

Chuck will be offering hockey to kids in the area as well as running a weekly Backyard League. What a fantastic way to stay in shape over the winter.

Check out this sweet video by BK.

See you on the ice baby!
Funk Roberts
Don't Rush the Beat!