Tick...Tick... Tick..Carbomb!!

O the time has come, to finally devote a blog to the man, the myth, the legendary monster Dan "Carbomb" Carcillo. Since arriving on Broad Street last year in a trade with the Phoenix Coyotes, Dan has captured the hearts and imagination of the Philadelphia faithful. With his aggresive, hair on fire playing style, crushing checks, and electyfying fights, Carcillo has become a fan and personal favorite. Danny in the beginning of his career had trouble staying out of the penalty box, accumulating 324 minutes. But like the catepillar transforming into a butterfly, Danny Boy to has undergone a transformation. He is currently on the Flyers top line, playing the role od hero in Game 3 by scoring the O.T winner. Lets not forget about his infamous mustache. That baby is majestic, if you don't dig it..... you're just jealous. Danny C is big time, making some serious noise right now that rivals the Liberty Bell. To all you out there, the time is now to embrace your destiny and join the Flyers. Why stay seated on the ground like a penguin, when you can tour the celestial skies with the Flyers. It's inevitable and to the Flyers 2nd round opponent, beware because you never know when the Carbomb is gonna go off!

Flying High

As you all probably know by now the Philadelphia Flyers made quick work of the New Jersey Devils winning the best of 7 series 4-1 in the opening round of the 2010 Stanley Cup playoffs. I personally never had a doubt in my mind that the Flyers win and despite injuries to top forwards Jeff Carter and Simon Gagne they silenced critics and beat the heavily favored Devils. Now the Flyers triumph in the 1st round was certainly a team effort, with the boys blocking 85 shots in the 5 games. But I want to focus in on one gentleman in particular. This man is selfless, fearless, relentless. This man is willing to literally block a puck with his face. Yes his face. This man is Ian Laperrier. With the final minutes of game 5 ticking away, and the Flyers with a comfortable 3-0 lead, Laperrier did the unthinkable and crouched down in front of a slap shot. The puck struck Laperrier above the right eye, needing over 60 stitches to close. Laperrier has been doing this type of thing his entire career, he is the ultimate team player and will do anything to win. His passion for his sport is ravenous, his determination never relinquished. Could you say the same for your life? Are you giving your all everyday? Are you willing to sacrifice everything even your health for what matters most?Lappy as he is called by his teammates is willing to give it all, can you follow his example. Here's a good read about the Lappy incident: http://www.csnphilly.com/04/22/10/Panaccio-Laperriere-Again-Shows-Toughnes/landing_v3.html?blockID=221579&feedID=5050

By George!

George Washington, First President, Great General, Patriot, library thief? According to New York Society Library, Georgy has 2 books out that were due Nov 2 1789!!! Now i'm no mathematician but that's quite an overdue fee. Reminds me of the Seinfeld episode when Jerry owes for a book taken out 25 yrs ago. So how about you what's the largest amount you owed the library? http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100417/ap_on_fe_st/us_odd_george_washington_library_fines

Hometown

I hail from Sugarloaf, PA, the sweetest place on Earth. Not really. Bad joke but it's a really nice place to grow up and I love it. When telling others the name of my hometown I usually get jeers and laughs but is a solid conversation starter. It got me thinking, what are some other strange town names, and with a little research, I found a list from my friends at yahoo (I really don't have friends at yahoo, it's just my preferred search engine). For example, how about growing up in Truth or Consequence New Mexico,or Boring, Oregon? We all have a warm place in our heart for our hometown, no matter the name. Here's the rest of the list: http://travel.yahoo.com/p-interests-33863560

That's Random

A snail can sleep for three years, women blink twice as much as men, polar bears are left-handed, do you love random facts? This guys does. I absolutely love offbeat oddities, facts, and other trivia. I guess maybe it goes along with being in college and the continual gathering of new imformation. If you like random facts heres a site out of the many out there. Enjoy, tell some friends, spark up some raging conversations and debates. Impress your mom!http://www.indianchild.com/weird_information_humor.htm

Down to the Wire

It doesn't get better than this folks, Sunday afternoon last game of the year Flyers Vs. Rangers tied for the final playoff spot with 86 points, winner goes to the playoffs loser goes home and golf. Rangers score early and take a 1-0 lead all the way in to the 3rd period! Now granted the flyers have fired a barrage of pucks at Rangers goalie Henrik Lundquist saving all 40 shots. Yet that sweet goal was inevitable, and Matt Carle score 3 minutes into the 3rd tying the game. As the period unfolds, my brother and I watch in anxiously for a goal. Regulation ends, and its off to overtime. We beg our flyers to win the game in over time because of the vast uncertainty and unpredictability of shootouts, they don't oblige, off to the dreaded best of 3 shootout. Up first Danny Briere for the Flyers, saunters in boom goal! Jubilation in Peterson 103 C! First Ranger is then stopped, and the second flyer, 2nd Ranger scores, we become a little nervous again. 3rd flyer skates in and scores, and we erupt even more. Finally, the 3rd Ranger Jokinen skates in and is stopped!! Flyers win !!! Playoffs here we come!! Watch hockey it's exciting, it's thrilling, it's fun! The playoffs are even crazier and awesomer, not a word but it doesn't matter.
Go Flyers!!!