I have not been
able to stop thinking about the NHL Lockout and how I have missed so much
hockey. It really sucks
to invest yourself as a fan and be left wanting, when it sounds like a few Millionaires are
keeping the dispute from being settled.
It is another black eye for the sport and another giggle on the NHL from
the rest of the sports world.
Then, coming
out of this weekend, I knew that a serious hurricane was due to arrive early
Monday evening and last through Tuesday night.
It would be another serious interruption to normalcy. I read about high winds and flood dangers in
low-lying areas. Living an hour north
of the city on the side of a mountain, we didn’t think we would get hit that
badly, but we made some preparations for the storm.
I had thought
of my cousins in Hicksville and friends across Long Island, Staten Island and
New Jersey, and hoped they would be OK.
As in all disasters, I kept the rescue personnel and local authorities
in my thoughts. Knowing that there is
always a chance for bad things to happen to good people, I still hoped for the
best.
The storm
caused some damage to our house and the home of my parents. It also brought about the loss of power
across the northeast and frustrations of not knowing about work or when friends
and relatives would be settled again. But I was grateful. I knew things could have been a lot worse and that much more
horrible things have happened to others who weathered the same storm. Terrible things often bring life into
perspective, and make you thankful for what you really have and help define what is
important. My cousins are OK, and many
of my friends are dealing with some challenges that they can overcome. Others, doing their best to fight through
their situation.
I am so sorry
for everyone who suffered loss during hurricane Sandy across the
northeast. Lets hope with the coming
days that some closure can be had and with each day, another step can be made
towards recovery. Come together with
family and friends to cope with adversity and celebrate what you have and what memories cannot be
taken away.
Today, I read
that the New York Islanders AHL affiliate, Bridgeport SoundTigers are reaching
out to the fans and people in their community to try and do something to celebrate
what can be celebrated. Coming together.
The SoundTigers
are home this weekend and are making an effort to give back to their
community in the wake of hurricane Sandy. Saturday’s game @ 7p.m. vs.
Hershey and Sundays game at 3p.m. vs. Wiles-Barre/Scranton will be free of
charge to attend after picking up tickets from the box office.
It’s a good way
for people to come together and share the thrill of sport and fellowship while
enjoying a temporary distraction from what has been a difficult time for
residents and fans. I wish I didn’t
have other commitments this weekend, because I think it will be a really nice
time, not to mention a classy move from the Organization.
The Bridgeport SoundTigers are poised to make some noise in the AHL this season. Come and help them raise the level.
** If you already had tickets for either game, the BST will allow an exchange for another home game later in the season.**
Sound Tigers
Notes:
BST lines
today: Niederreiter-Cizikas-McDonald, Ullstrom-Sundstrom-Persson,
DeFazio-Nelson-Watkins, Gallant-Backman-Riley.
Halmo-Clark-MacKay...Defensive
pairings...Ness-Landry, Hamonic-McIver, Wishart-Donovan, Cantin-Hill.
All three
goalies (Poulin, Nilsson, and Reiter) taking part in today's practice.
Isles Notes:
Per
NHLhistorygirl, On this date in 1932, Isles Hall of Fame coach Al Arbour
was born in Sudbury, ON.”
“Chico Resch,
credited with the first fully painted mask, says an art student asked to paint
it. He was hesitant to agrree, but finally did.”
“When Isles
DiPietro went to the Olympics, he had a Team USA logo and an Italian flag added
to his mask.”
NHL Notes:
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