Penguins Fly

Well, it was over long before it was over. 2 goals in the same time it takes Tanner Girletz to post a score on a bull called Afro Man.

Who could have thought this was coming? After Crosby yet again wowed with his skate to stick move that resulted in the game opening goal, fans hadn't even stopped high fiving each other when Craig Adam feathered a shot between Simeon Varlamov's legs. THE END.

It was suppose to be the ultimate battle between the two most deft gladiators. Instead it was more Christians and lions. A slaughter. By early in the second it was academic at 5-0.

Now while Game 7 maybe didn't live up to the Everest high expectations heaped on it, the series was truly a memorable one. Ovie had 14 points, Crosby 13. Both showing off tremendous skill at every turn. Truly a dazzling array of spinning, shooting, passing and celebrating. In the end, the Kid will live to play another day, while Alex the Great has been defeated.

And wasn't it great to hear Bob Cole belting out their names. I remember Cole calling the Oilers first Cup in the early 80's and now to hear his booming voice call out the heroes of a new generation, well, it's nothing short of awesome. Just like the series on the ice.
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Garrett Mitchell of the Pats is working out hard this summer. He's a humble kid who has just as much energy off the ice as he has on it, lots. I got a chance to bend his ear about the possibility of pulling on the Maple Leaf in December. While the 17 year old is not looking that far ahead, his eyes lit up at even the possibility of it.

Mitchell played on the U-18 team this spring and while he may be a bit of a long shot, don't count him out. The Pats forward was consistently one of the hardest working players every night and can be a bit of a thorn in the side of other teams. Steve Ott ring a bell??
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Story on Global Regina tonight about Tammy Jule. The Regina Beach product is off to tryout for the Senior National Women's Volleyball team next week in Winnipeg.
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The Moose Jaw Warriors have been quiet these days, but have a presser called for tomorrow. Watch Global Sports tomorrow for news out of the 'Friendly City' or whatever they're calling the 'Band Capital' these days.
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Wings and Canes get it done tonight. Nothing like having a little experience in the cage in the big game.
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Shout outs: My old floor hockey team from a decade ago including the likes of Cliff Mapes, Fred Lowenberger, Murray Kittelson, Doug, Deion, Glenda, Ces...There were others, but it was early Sunday mornings and I was usually in a bit of a fog.