This Video was Amazing.

It was done by a Youtuber that I stumbled upon a few days ago.
To visit their channel:
http://www.youtube.com/user/PensHockey1967

Here is the video:

Anaheim Gold Vs. Silver Skit

Since I am so kind and loving I decided to put the skit from the NHL Awards on for all of my *ahem* voluminous readers out there. So, here it is:

Well 2 out of 4 Isn't Bad...

This is the face of a true winner...

Even though our star didn't win them all, Sidney Crosby didn't do too bad.
So, Sidney Crosby won the Messier Award (Leadership), and the Rocket Richard Trophy (Goals). I am personally not sure if Alex Ovechkin should have won the Ted Lindsay award, but ehhh, what can you do?

Now Sidney Crosby has plenty of awards on his decorated and wonderful mantle.

(Rocket Richard, Ted Lindsay, Hart, Art Ross, Lester Pearson, Stanley Cup and Gold Medal for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games.)

My favourite quote of the night, was not even from Sidney Crosby. It was actually Henrik Sedin, saying "Daniel, now you can't say you are the better player."

It made me chuckle for quite a while.

But what made me laugh out loud was the Anaheim Duck's Gold vs. Silver skit with Ryan Getzlaf and Bobby Ryan. If you missed it, I highly recommend you looking it up.

So, congratulations everyone, see you in the 2010-2011 season.

3 months, 14 days aaaaand counting.

REGULAR SEASON!

It's been announced that the Pittsburgh Penguins will open with their first home opener in the Consol Energy Centre on October 7th!

Against the Philadelphia Flyers.

I don't know if this is a good thing yet, seeing as the Flyers are the total bad-asses that got to the Stanley Cup Finals, when it should have clearly been the Pens.

So, here is hoping that the Penguins show the Flyers who is boss and teach them that they can't get too cocky.

I am going to enjoy this game.

Even though it is in over 3 months...

Top 25? I Think So.

Sidney Crosby has been ranked number one out of the top twenty-five athletes under the age of twenty-five.

To read the whole article, it will be in the June 21st edition of Sporting News.

There is also a bit of information on the Pittsburgh Penguins website, http://penguins.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=532011&navid=DL|PIT|home

It seems that Sporting News likes Canada's newest superstar, since he was also ranked number one in their 50 greatest hockey players of todays NHL (October 2009).

Not that I'm complaining...

Three Months, Six Days.

So the Penguins' Preseason starts in three months and six days.

Officially.

They are opening with the Detroit Redwings on September 22, 2010. In the CONSOL ENERGY CENTER!

I was looking at some of the pictures, and it looks amazing! So much newer and high-tech than the Mellon.

A little change is now, every game at the new center is starting at 7:00 pm.

There are three home games this year, because of the new interest in the arena, so there are six preseason games for the Penguins this year.

I have read that Paul McCartney is performing at the opening.

How neat is that? My question is, isn't he a bit old now?

Meeh. It's alright, Paul's awesome.

So, here come the Penguins, 2010-2011 Stanley Cup Champions! (hopefully...)

The Hawks Win It

So yesterday, as I was watching the game with the Flyers against the Blackhawks, it finally sunk in. Pittsburgh isn't going to win the Cup this year.

For some strange reason, I hadn't let that bother me, and w

as still, somehow, cheering for the Penguins, waiting for Sidney Crosby to hoist that magnificent cup over his head once again.

As soon as Toews lifted the Stanley, I was devastated.

I couldn't believe it, and still, I feel upset.

Sure, I am happy for Hossa, he won. Congrats bud.

But my poor Pittsburgh Penguins...

Have fun in the Off-season! I probably won't be posting too much over the summer, unless there is some dire Sidney Crosby news!

Be warned boys, the Penguins will be back next year, better than ever.

Hmmm. Maybe the Leafs will make the playoffs. Haha. Who am I kidding?

On June 23, check out CBC or Versus, the 2010 NHL awards are on! You can catch a little sneak peak of your favourite hockey God (or star) before they grab their golf clubs and wait until next season.

I have plenty of pictures, I, personally took during game three, round one (Sens vs. Pens) of the playoffs. I will post a few here, but if you would like some more, comment!

Sorry if they are a bit blurry or sketchy...

My maaan, Crosby!

And the Nominations Keep Coming.

Sidney Crosby has been nominated for yet another award.

So far at the young age of 22, he has earned: The Art Ross (scoring champion), Hart (league MVP), Lester Pearson (best player as voted by his peers), Rocket Richard (goal-scoring champion) and a Stanley Cup title.

Now he can win another, the Messier Award. The winner will be announced at the NHL Awards in Las Vegas on June 23rd.

A Little Bit of Background Info:

"The Mark Messier Leadership Award is an NHL award that recognizes an individual as a superior leader within their sport, and as a contributing member of society. The award honors an individual who leads by positive example through on-ice performance, motivation of team members and a dedication to community activities and charitable causes. It was first awarded during 2006-2007 NHL season, and is given to a player selected by Mark Messier who best exemplifies leadership skills on and off the ice."

- Wikipedia.org

For more information go to: http://penguins.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=530798&navid=DL|PIT|home

Awwwe. Malkin is so Sweet!

So besides Sidney Crosby, I am an actual fan of the Pittsburgh Penguins and the rest.
Malkin had an interview in Russia. He was talking about the best hockey player in the World.
He discusses Alex Ovechkin, himself, Sidney Crosby, and who he thinks is the best hockey player in the world.

No surprise for me, but, guess who it was?

Sidney Crosby.

I guess that was already know or obvious to me, but now, it's been announced. Officially!

(aren't they cute?!)

Winter Classic 2011

Wow, I know, 2011 is in quite a long time, but it has been announced.
It's in Pittsburgh this year! (At the Steeler's football stadium)
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Washington Capitals.
Sidney Crosby vs. Alexander Ovechkin.
How intense.
But personally, my thoughts on this subject is:
a) FUN!
b) a very large cash grab for the NHL.

A sort of big problem with having the Winter Classic is the weather. It's not so cold anymore in Pittsburgh because of the whole Global Warming shenanigans. It hasn't been below freezing since 2002.
Not so good for the ice.

So here's wishing for cold weather this winter.
But, hopefully, hot weather this summer!

For all of those who don't know, it's my dream come true. Now all I need is to convince my parents to buy some tickets and drive me all the way down to Pittsburgh. Here's hoping!