Mason A Young Star`

By: Jeff Little • January 9th, 2009

As expected, Steve Mason was named to the NHL All Star Young Stars Game today. A consolation prize to be sure, but another in the growing list of accolades coming this young man’s way as he continues his stellar play. Nice job Steve!

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A native of the SF Bay Area, my first exposure to hockey was the SF/Oakland/California Golden Seals, including Charlie Finley and the white skates. Fast forward to the late 1980's when Gretzky and the Kings came up to the Bay Area for an exhibition game at the Oakland Coliseum Arena, for which we had glass seats. I was at the first San Jose Sharks game in the Cow Palace, and followed them for their first few pathetic years, before moving to Columbus in 1994. I attended the first pro-NHL rally downtown, and have been a season ticket holder since Day 1, wife & I are active in the Jacket Backers, and son is an avid fan as well. I cover the Jackets for Inside Hockey, and contribute regularly to a variety of hockey sites. I maintain contact with the Jackets organization, and like to dig into stories, bringing a fresh, and sometimes irreverent perspective to hockey.

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  1. Comment by Rick on 9 January 2009:

    What if Luongo Can’t go? Will Mase get the call?

  2. Comment by Rick on 9 January 2009:

    Just saw this on Puck Rakers:

    Mason Update

    “Just spoke with GM Scott Howson in the lobby restaurant of the Blue Jackets team hotel. Goaltender Steve Mason is questionable for tonight’s game vs. Washington with upper body “tightness.”

    That means it’s 50-50 that Mason will play. If he doesn’t start, Mason will serve as back-up to Dan LaCosta.

    – Aaron Portzline”

  3. Comment by JAL on 9 January 2009:

    I would hope that Mase would get the call if Luongo doesn’t go, but I have a hunch it will be Kiprusoff, based upon reputation.

    On the other hand, they might elevate Mason and then name Jonathan Quick from LA to the Young Stars team.

    Part of it will depend upon when a decision is made on Luongo.

    If I am the Vancouver Canucks management, there is no way I am letting him anywhere near the net during the All Star break.

  4. Comment by roadman on 9 January 2009:

    With everything going on maybe Nash and Mason should stay home.

  5. Comment by Rick on 10 January 2009:

    HUGE, HUGE, HUGE !!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Mase = League leader in:

    Save %
    GAA
    Shutouts

    Carry The Flag !!!

  6. Comment by JAL on 10 January 2009:

    If that is how Mason plays when hurt — keep him hurt!

    What an effort!

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