About 20 minutes to puck dropping, and unfortunately this is a much different atmosphere than Tuesday. Where the seats were packed long before the game started then, Nationwide is 70% empty right now, with the majority apparently still outside, perhaps engaging in the consumption of an adult beverage or two. I am sure the energy [...]
April 23rd, 2009 | Jeff Little | 0 comments | ContinuedOther Recent Articles
A Helluva Show!!!
I will be reviewing the game later, but full marks to the City of Columbus, the Blue Jackets organization, affiliated sponsors, and the fan base for putting on a great, great show. From the carnival atmosphere on the Plaza, to the massive line for free Blue Jackets flags (nice idea, Nationwide!!), to the elbow-to-elbow crowds [...]
April 22nd, 2009 | Jeff Little | 0 comments | Continued
Time For A Deep Breath . . .
So Games 1 and 2 have not gone according to plan, from the Blue Jackets’ perspective. In fact, pretty close to as far from plan as could be expected. Detroit has played like, well, Detroit. When Detroit does that, virtually every other team in the league becomes spectators, to one extent or another. The Jackets [...]
April 20th, 2009 | Jeff Little | 2 comments | Continued
Retribution Day!
A new day has dawned, and the bad taste left after Game 1 is gone. We have taken our initial hits, and know what we need to do. This is not an insurmountable task — we have beaten the Wings 3 times this year, and played a strong 1st half on Thursday.We are about to [...]
April 18th, 2009 | Jeff Little | 0 comments | Continued
Lessons Learned
As the commercials for the PGA Tour say — “These guys are good. . . ” Detroit fired on all cylinders tonight in a 4 – 1 victory over the Jackets, aided by deflections off of Manny Malhotra and Jan Hejda. For the first thirty minutes, this was a breathtaking hockey game. 27 shots fired [...]
April 17th, 2009 | Jeff Little | 3 comments | Continued
The Time Has Come!!! — Some Playoff Day Ramblings
Hard to believe that after 82 regular season games, 226 goals and 2,363 shots on goal, the playoffs are about to begin!!! Hitch has had several days to review his options and draw his battle plans, we have had the chance to get the bumps and bruises healed, rest up and get in shape for [...]
April 16th, 2009 | Jeff Little | 1 comment | Continued
JacketBackers Get Some Love In The Dispatch!!!
Check out this article in the Dispatch!! Liberally quoting from JB Treasurer Brian Maurer, President and spouse Julie, and yours truly, among others. We are starting to get noticed for our travels (remember the Code of Conduct folks!!) I have a feeling this will be the largest, loudest and proudest group to haunt the friendly [...]
April 15th, 2009 | Jeff Little | 1 comment | Continued
Jacket Backers Promoting Tix For Detroit Games 1 & 2
The JacketBackers are announcing potential ticket deals for Games 1 and 2 of the 1st Round playoff series in Detroit. We have the chance to get $60 seats for $45, provided that we get at least 20 participants. We are getting the word out on this any way we can, so that Jackets fans [...]
April 13th, 2009 | Jeff Little | 0 comments | Continued
Playoff Schedule Announced
Here are the days and times for the Round 1 series vs. the Red Wings. Times for games 6 and 7 are yet TBD. GAME 1: @Detroit, Thu. 4/16, 7 p.m.GAME 2: @Detroit, Sat. 4/18, 6 p.m.GAME 3: @Columbus, Tue. 4/21, 7 p.m.GAME 4: @Columbus, Thu. 4/23, 7 p.m.*GAME 5: @Detroit, Sat. 4/25, 7 [...]
April 13th, 2009 | Jeff Little | 1 comment | Continued
Look Out, Detroit, Here We Come!!!!
St. Louis has just defeated Colorado, 1 -0, which means they assume the 6th place slot, and we take 7th, due to St. Louis winning the head-to-head series with the CBJ. St. Louis is off to Vancouver, while we will travel to Detroit. Anaheim will battle San Jose, and Chicago will go up against Calgary. [...]
April 12th, 2009 | Jeff Little | 21 comments | Continued
Not What We Wanted . . .
Tonight was certainly a mixed bag of emotions for local hockey fans. First, the CBJ came out of the box firing on all cylinders, with Nash scoring his 40th and Boll his 4th to put up a 2 -0 lead on Minnesota after 1, and it seemed like all we needed to do is check [...]
April 12th, 2009 | Jeff Little | 5 comments | Continued
Game Day Ramblings
Still basking in the glow of the clinching victory in Chicago, here are a variety of random observations, tidbits and trivia as we get ready for St. Louis tonight: Team Records — As a team, the Jackets are poised to set a number of franchise records for the regular season, including Most Wins (currently 41, [...]
April 10th, 2009 | Jeff Little | 0 comments | Continued
GO REDHAWKS!!!!
As I type this, the puck is dropping on the first game in this year’s Frozen Four, featuring the Miami University Redhawks against Bimidji State. Vermont takes on Boston University in the nightcap, with the winners vying for the national championship. This is the first Frozen Four appearance for the Redhawks, who appear to be [...]
April 9th, 2009 | Jeff Little | 1 comment | Continued
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