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My Wedding Surprise - A Tasty NHL Treat!
Written on December 2nd, 2008 | 0 CommentsSo I am starting a new category here on The Deke … its going to be used to showcase those very cool and very hip “significant others” who go out of their way to show their appreciation of the people they share their lives with. Today - I start with my wife! Story goes like this … Our wedding was on October 14th, 2006 - Dawn and I were married in the Florida Keys at an amazing beach side sunset wedding. The night before we held the rehersal dinner … everything went as planned and before I knew it we were enjoying our poolside BBQ for our “Cheeseburger In Paradise” themed pre-wedding party! As the evening rolled along, and as fun was being had by all … I hear my name being called and my presence was requested on the other side of the gathering crowd. THIS is what awaited me … and this is why MY WIFE is the Best!!! Continue reading...
Introducing The Deke’s “Official” Hockey Mom!
Written on December 1st, 2008 | 0 CommentsBack during the election there was such a buzz around having a Hockey Mom on board I thought to myself, “We at the Deke need our own Hockey Mom!” I started looking around my ever so vast network of friends and followers and quickly found the perfect candidate. It did not take me long to find the one who would carry the banner high, wear the sash proudly and serve, unconditionally, as an ambassador of hope, and happiness. Someone who would embody the spirit and passion of this GREAT sport called Hockey! It is my Honor and Pleasure to introduce … *queue drum roll* … The Daily Deke and The Weekly Deke’s OFFICIAL Hockey Mom … Sandi Lincoln! Continue reading...
Happy Thanksgiving Hockey Fans
Written on November 27th, 2008 | 1 CommentFrom us at the Daily Deke and The Weekly Deke - we would like to extend to our readers and fans (all 3 of ya) a Happy Thanksgiving and an awesome 4 day weekend (like any work gets done tomorrow). This has been one crazy Hockey season so far. Sharks are dominating the league and they have YET to lose in regulation in the Tank! Tampa Bay is starting to look a little more tarnished since the dismissal of Barry Melrose … I went to the game last night when they played the New York Rangers. When I saw Stamkos throwing fists I got a glimpse of Tampa’s new mindset. They were pretty much dominated by NYR throughout the game, but the Bolts rallied and tied it up with 46 seconds left in the game. Mike Smith made a few amazing saves to keep them within range … now he just needs to practice his shoot out blocking skills. I’ll get more active after this holiday passes … till then - GO SHARKS!!! Continue reading...
NHL Wagering - Anyone Spare A Buck?
Written on November 13th, 2008 | 0 CommentsI am a big fan of online wagering, not the “pawn your wedding ring, drain the kids college fund” type of wagering - but the wagering where IF it hits its HILLARIOUS! Tonight is one of those nights. I just logged off of my BoDog account where I placed a three team Parlay for the Tampa Bay Lightning, Phoenix Coyotes and the Toronto Maple Leafs … ALL TO WIN! Now for those who are not familiar with the gambling lingo … a Parlay is a bet you make where you pick however many teams you want to win and every team you pick MUST win or else your wager is No Good! I laid down a fat $1 wager on these three teams and if ALL three teams win … its a crazy payday of $14 to my account - and for the record … that’s U.S. $14!!! Continue reading...
Brian Burke No Longer Biggest Fish In The Pond
Written on November 12th, 2008 | 1 CommentBrian Burke is no longer the general manager of the Anaheim Ducks! I can’t say I didn’t see this coming. I am surprised that it took this long, I don’t know why Anaheim allowed Burke to stay on this year knowing, and they knew, that he would not be back once his contract was up. Brian held a press conference today and in all honesty looked very torn on this decision and his tone was extremely somber. We will see what happens over the next few weeks, but my good money is on Toronto! My call - Brian is in Toronto working my January 1st! Continue reading...
Chris Pronger Escapes Again
Written on November 2nd, 2008 | 2 CommentsI found this story on Kukla’s Korner this morning … apparently the NHL is going to let this one slide. Is it me, or does Chris Pronger appear to be a copycat type player? Remember his rendition of Chris Simon’s stomp on Jarkko Ruutu last year and now it appears he wants to do the sequel of Doug Weight’s ”hit to the head” on Brandon Sutter. I am shocked that in the wake of Sutter’s concussion and all the talking going on around that “clean hit” how does Chris Pronger NOT get disciplined when he hits Pavel Datsyuk’s head? Continue reading...
Colton Orr vs. Eric Boulton Fight
Written on October 31st, 2008 | 0 CommentsMy buddy over at www.Motherpucker.ca - posted up this fight … you can read his post HERE! Continue reading...
NHL Trade Deadline Change - Now One Day Later!
Written on October 30th, 2008 | 0 CommentsIs anyone counting down for the Trade Deadline yet? Well it seems that we will have one extra day to mentally prepare ourselves for either a windfall move or a devastating blow to our team. It is to early to start imagining who will be going where, and how much the moves are going to cost … but honestly, is there anything else more exciting, more emotional, more insane than the NHL Trade Deadline? Buckle up, and hold on, because we now have one extra day of trade rumours and speculation. In case you have not heard, the NHL trade deadline has officially been moved to Wednesday March 4th. Reason is, the original day, March 3rd, has 12 games scheduled and Wednesday March 4th only has 2 games - Makes sense huh? Continue reading...
Benevolent Bettman Beguiles 2009 Winter Classic Ticket Beggars
Written on October 25th, 2008 | 0 CommentsI have a call into the Chicago organization and will find out more info on Monday, however, from what I have heard/read regarding the Winter Classic it appears that a majority of the seats have been set aside for the Season Ticket holders of the respective clubs - Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Redwings AND Chicago Cubs … YES, the Cubs season ticket holders have guaranteed seats if they want them! How does that work? I know, they are playing the game @ Wrigley Field, but from my perspective … those fools spent their money on a season of Baseball, NOT HOCKEY!!! Continue reading...
Guest Post … Its Opening Day!
Written on October 9th, 2008 | 3 CommentsIt is my pleasure to introduce MY Wife!!! I asked Dawn to grace us with her wit and wisdom when it comes to my passion … HOCKEY, and her take on the upcoming season! She would not let me read it while she wrote this post and she made me promise that whatever she sent me … I had to post … UNEDITED! So … here ya go!!! Continue reading...
