My name is Ryan. I am 8 years old and I love hockey.
I can't wait to see Chicago face off against Philadelphia in the Stanley Cup finals. I'm going for Chicago because they creamed San Jose 4-0. I was surprised that the Sharks didn't even win a game!
I like Chicago's chances because of their young guns Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews. Defensively, I like their chances because Brent Seabrook and Duncan Keith are both great players too.
Philadelphia did a great job beating Montreal. I was kinda disappointed that the Canadiens didn't beat the Flyers (even if I am a Leafs fan!!). They beat the really hard teams Washington and Pittsburgh, but then lost to the easier team the Flyers. I'll go back to hating them next season once the Leafs are back in.
Talk to you next time here in the Neutral Zone!
Ryan
Friday, May 28, 2010
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Stanley Cup Playoffs
My name is Ryan. I am 8 years old and I love hockey.
There's a couple of weeks left in the regular season, so let's look at the teams who haven't clinched a playoff spot yet...
The teams that are on the bubble right now are Montreal in the East and Colorado in the West. I don't think that Atlanta's got what it takes to bump off Montreal even though they're only 2 points back. Without Illya Kovalchuk anymore I'm not sure they can do it. The Thrashers recently called up Chris Chelios from the minors, but I don't think he'll make a big difference since he's the oldest player in the league (48 years of age). I think that the Rangers have a better chance with the offensive guns of Marian Gabrik and Sean Avery.
In the West, look out for Calgary, Colorado!! They're only four points behind the Avs. I'd like to see Colorado make it all the way to the Stanley Cup Finals (since the Leafs have been eliminated). C'mon Adam Foote...you can do it! You're a good Toronto boy!
If the Avs can't make it to the finals I'd like to see a Vancouver/Pittsburgh final.
Talk to you next time here in the Neutral Zone!
Ryan
There's a couple of weeks left in the regular season, so let's look at the teams who haven't clinched a playoff spot yet...
The teams that are on the bubble right now are Montreal in the East and Colorado in the West. I don't think that Atlanta's got what it takes to bump off Montreal even though they're only 2 points back. Without Illya Kovalchuk anymore I'm not sure they can do it. The Thrashers recently called up Chris Chelios from the minors, but I don't think he'll make a big difference since he's the oldest player in the league (48 years of age). I think that the Rangers have a better chance with the offensive guns of Marian Gabrik and Sean Avery.
In the West, look out for Calgary, Colorado!! They're only four points behind the Avs. I'd like to see Colorado make it all the way to the Stanley Cup Finals (since the Leafs have been eliminated). C'mon Adam Foote...you can do it! You're a good Toronto boy!
If the Avs can't make it to the finals I'd like to see a Vancouver/Pittsburgh final.
Talk to you next time here in the Neutral Zone!
Ryan
Sunday, March 21, 2010
GO LEAFS GO!
My name is Ryan. I am 8 years old and I love hockey.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have won six out of their last seven games. The only game they lost was against the New York Islanders. They have beaten Montreal, New Jersey, Ottawa, Edmonton, Tampa Bay and Boston in the last two weeks. I sure do wish they had been playing this well all season long!
I hope that most of their players return next season since it looks like they're playing really well together. We've finally got some great goaltending. JS Giguere has a 2.90 GAA and his backup, Jonas Gustavsson has almost the same with 2.92 GAA. That's pretty good.
Phil Kessel leads the team with 28 goals, which is great. Somebody who I really like is Defenceman Carl Gunnarsson. He's leading the team in plus/minus with a +11 so far this season. He's kind of a quiet player but he's doing his part to help the team score goals.
My hockey season is almost over. I have one game left. I saved up money for months and finally was able to purchase most of my own goalie equipment. I'm hoping to be able to play in goal for part of the last game. My parents say I still need to keep working on my regular player skills, though...so I'm not a full time goalie yet.
Talk to you next time here in the Neutral Zone!
Ryan
The Toronto Maple Leafs have won six out of their last seven games. The only game they lost was against the New York Islanders. They have beaten Montreal, New Jersey, Ottawa, Edmonton, Tampa Bay and Boston in the last two weeks. I sure do wish they had been playing this well all season long!
I hope that most of their players return next season since it looks like they're playing really well together. We've finally got some great goaltending. JS Giguere has a 2.90 GAA and his backup, Jonas Gustavsson has almost the same with 2.92 GAA. That's pretty good.
Phil Kessel leads the team with 28 goals, which is great. Somebody who I really like is Defenceman Carl Gunnarsson. He's leading the team in plus/minus with a +11 so far this season. He's kind of a quiet player but he's doing his part to help the team score goals.
My hockey season is almost over. I have one game left. I saved up money for months and finally was able to purchase most of my own goalie equipment. I'm hoping to be able to play in goal for part of the last game. My parents say I still need to keep working on my regular player skills, though...so I'm not a full time goalie yet.
Talk to you next time here in the Neutral Zone!
Ryan
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Canada Wins Olympic Gold!
My name is Ryan. I am 8 years old and I love hockey.
I am so excited because the Canadians won 3-2 over the U.S.A. in overtime to win the Gold Medal in Vancouver. I compliment both goaltenders, Roberto Luongo for Canada and especially Ryan Miller for the U.S.A. Both of them had a phenomenal game. Ryan Miller was named the MVP of the tournament. Roberto Luongo played very well in the game also.
I congratulate Sidney Crosby for scoring the overtime goal giving Team Canada the Men's Olympic Hockey Gold Medal. Crosby nudged the puck to Jarome Iginla in the US corner. Iginla was checked into the boards and passed the puck one-handed out to Crosby who took a quick shot which went through the five hole of Ryan Miller.
Finland won the Bronze medal over Slovakia yesterday. Congratulations Finland!
We had to leave as soon as Crosby scored the goal because my brother and I had a hockey tournament to play in this afternoon. We were pretty pumped up when we got there...I scored a hat trick and also got three assists...including one to my brother who scored his first ever goal.
We had decorated the whole basement to give luck to Team Canada to get the gold. I guess it worked!
Talk to you next time here in the Neutral Zone!
Ryan
I am so excited because the Canadians won 3-2 over the U.S.A. in overtime to win the Gold Medal in Vancouver. I compliment both goaltenders, Roberto Luongo for Canada and especially Ryan Miller for the U.S.A. Both of them had a phenomenal game. Ryan Miller was named the MVP of the tournament. Roberto Luongo played very well in the game also.
I congratulate Sidney Crosby for scoring the overtime goal giving Team Canada the Men's Olympic Hockey Gold Medal. Crosby nudged the puck to Jarome Iginla in the US corner. Iginla was checked into the boards and passed the puck one-handed out to Crosby who took a quick shot which went through the five hole of Ryan Miller.
Finland won the Bronze medal over Slovakia yesterday. Congratulations Finland!
We had to leave as soon as Crosby scored the goal because my brother and I had a hockey tournament to play in this afternoon. We were pretty pumped up when we got there...I scored a hat trick and also got three assists...including one to my brother who scored his first ever goal.
We had decorated the whole basement to give luck to Team Canada to get the gold. I guess it worked!
Talk to you next time here in the Neutral Zone!
Ryan
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Canadian Hockey
My name is Ryan. I am 8 years old and I love hockey.
To start us off, I'd like to congratulate the Canadian women's hockey team for winning the Gold Medal in Vancouver. I hope the men can do the same thing!
The Canadian men have only lost one game, versus the U.S.A. Roberto Luongo has only let in three goals in these Olympics. They beat Russia 7-3 last night. Me and my Dad thought that Malkin and Olvechkin would play better than they did. Sorry, Uncle Chris...but Olvechkin wasn't very impressive last night!
I'd like to congratulate Jerome Iginla for being the only player (so far) to score a hat trick in these Olympics.
I'm looking forward to watching the games tomorrow...USA vs Finland and Canada vs Slovakia. I'm hoping that the US beats Finland and Canada beats Slovakia so that Canada can play the US for the Gold Medal. I hope that Roberto Luongo plays both games for Canada! He's been on fire!
Talk to you next time here in the Neutral Zone!
Ryan
To start us off, I'd like to congratulate the Canadian women's hockey team for winning the Gold Medal in Vancouver. I hope the men can do the same thing!
The Canadian men have only lost one game, versus the U.S.A. Roberto Luongo has only let in three goals in these Olympics. They beat Russia 7-3 last night. Me and my Dad thought that Malkin and Olvechkin would play better than they did. Sorry, Uncle Chris...but Olvechkin wasn't very impressive last night!
I'd like to congratulate Jerome Iginla for being the only player (so far) to score a hat trick in these Olympics.
I'm looking forward to watching the games tomorrow...USA vs Finland and Canada vs Slovakia. I'm hoping that the US beats Finland and Canada beats Slovakia so that Canada can play the US for the Gold Medal. I hope that Roberto Luongo plays both games for Canada! He's been on fire!
Talk to you next time here in the Neutral Zone!
Ryan
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Team Canada Defencemen
My name is Ryan. I am 8 years old and I love hockey.
My favorite defenceman for Team Canada is Duncan Keith. I like him because he's a good player and he plays for the Blackhawks. He's been doing pretty well this season. I think that he'll play well with Brent Seabrook since they both play for the Blackhawks. I'd like to see them be a pair.
Scott Niedermayer is on defence and is also the Captain for Team Canada. I'd like to see him playing with Chris Pronger. I'm really excited about Dan Boyle, who plays for San Jose.
I am surprised that Brad Richards didn't make Team Canada. He's having a great year with Tampa Bay.
I'll write next time about the Forwards on Team Canada.
Talk to you next time here in the Neutral Zone!
Ryan
My favorite defenceman for Team Canada is Duncan Keith. I like him because he's a good player and he plays for the Blackhawks. He's been doing pretty well this season. I think that he'll play well with Brent Seabrook since they both play for the Blackhawks. I'd like to see them be a pair.
Scott Niedermayer is on defence and is also the Captain for Team Canada. I'd like to see him playing with Chris Pronger. I'm really excited about Dan Boyle, who plays for San Jose.
I am surprised that Brad Richards didn't make Team Canada. He's having a great year with Tampa Bay.
I'll write next time about the Forwards on Team Canada.
Talk to you next time here in the Neutral Zone!
Ryan
Monday, February 1, 2010
Trades
My name is Ryan. I am 8 years old and I love hockey.
The Leafs traded with the Calgary Flames and the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday. Stajan, Hagman, White & Mayers went to Calgary for Dion Phaneuf, Fredrik Sjostrom and Keith Aulie. They also traded Blake and Toskala to Anaheim for J.S. Giguere.
This is kind of funny. Giguere used to play for the Flames. I wonder if they'll make any more trades this season. I like these trades alot. Phaneuf is an amazing star defenceman. I can't wait to see him in a Leafs' jersey. Both Phaneuf and Giguere made the Hockey Superstars 2008 book, which is a book that I buy every year at my school's Scholastic Book Fair. I really hope they don't trade Primeau or Kessel!
I hope these trades help the Leafs make the playoffs!
Talk to you next time here in the Neutral Zone!
Ryan
The Leafs traded with the Calgary Flames and the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday. Stajan, Hagman, White & Mayers went to Calgary for Dion Phaneuf, Fredrik Sjostrom and Keith Aulie. They also traded Blake and Toskala to Anaheim for J.S. Giguere.
This is kind of funny. Giguere used to play for the Flames. I wonder if they'll make any more trades this season. I like these trades alot. Phaneuf is an amazing star defenceman. I can't wait to see him in a Leafs' jersey. Both Phaneuf and Giguere made the Hockey Superstars 2008 book, which is a book that I buy every year at my school's Scholastic Book Fair. I really hope they don't trade Primeau or Kessel!
I hope these trades help the Leafs make the playoffs!
Talk to you next time here in the Neutral Zone!
Ryan
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