Monthly Archives: November 2012

Somebody Approved This: EHC Wolfsburg Grizzly Adams

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Chris Withers

Jersey: The 2012 EHC Wolfsburg Grizzly Adams Hallowe’en jersey. Years worn: 2012, one game only. Reaction: ”Ha! Look, the bear’s brains are showing!” Most famous players to wear it: Niko Dimitrakos had a good run in the NHL. Kai Hospelt is the lone Wolfsburg … Continue reading →

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Payton Lee shines in back-to-back losses

Posted on November 25, 2012 by Jason Kurylo

For the second game in a row, Payton Lee was the best player in a Vancouver Giants uniform. And for the second game in a row, the 16-year-old goaltender from Cranbrook earned a big fat regulation loss for his efforts, as … Continue reading →

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Episode 48 – What Lockout?

Posted on November 18, 2012 by Chris Withers

Chris wears a shirt that is destined for ugly jersey greatness, offers to help cheer your opponents into oblivion, and makes an inappropriate comment about his ancestors. Jason is his usual smug, snickering self, but he scores a few points … Continue reading →

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Things That Amuse Chris During the Lockout

Posted on November 18, 2012 by Chris Withers

With no NHL hockey in the foreseeable future, I’ve been finding other things to amuse me lately. Lamentation about the lack of NHL hockey is not one of those things, so do not look for an opinion on the lockout … Continue reading →

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Maxim Shalunov – 1G, 1A in game 6

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Jason Kurylo

Chicago Blackhawks prospect Maxim Shalunov put in solid performances in the WHL leg of the Subway Super Series, including a goal and an assist in the final game in Victoria Thursday night. This guy is a dangerous skater, a real … Continue reading →

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Brossoit outshines Makarov (or, “Nail who?”)

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Jason Kurylo

Everyone wanted to talk about Nail Yakupov. And don’t get me wrong, the #1 overall pick in the 2012 draft was every bit as dangerous as his billing. He’s explosive with the puck, and hungry for it, each and every single … Continue reading →

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Oklahoma City Barons earn split in Abbotsford

Posted on November 11, 2012 by Jason Kurylo

Coming into Saturday’s game, the Oklahoma City Barons hadn’t scored in nearly seven periods of hockey. The streak went back to a game last weekend against the Houston Aeros, and the Abbotsford Heat contributed another five and a half periods of … Continue reading →

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Winterhawks shred Giants

Posted on November 10, 2012 by Jason Kurylo

The good news: the offensively-challenged Vancouver Giants scored five times against the stingiest defense in the WHL. The bad news: the Portland Winterhawks scored nine goals themselves, catapulting Vancouver into the league’s worst goals-against position and embarrassing the G-men in … Continue reading →

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Giants trade Musil to Edmonton

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Jason Kurylo

Hallowe’en brought tricks and treats to the Vancouver Giants this year. The treat: the G-men finally got some points on the road — a dramatic 4-3 shoot-out win over the Lethbridge Hurricanes. The two points came just days after beating … Continue reading →

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Whitecaps vs. Galaxy Preview

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Chris Withers

Well, it’s just about time. Tonight, at 7:30, every bloody reporter who’s ever heard of Major League Soccer can finally stop talking about how the Whitecaps ARE the first Canadian team in the MLS playoffs, and, in all likelihood, start … Continue reading →

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