OT: A most conflicted night
I just had the most terribly confusing night.
I attended a Toledo Walleye ECHL game against the Elmyra Jackals. Toledo was down 6-1 at the end of the FIRST, and had (obviously) pulled their starting goalie after he gave up four in under 8 minutes (on 6 SOG), but the backup wasn't looking tremendously better.
Then, between the second and third periods, I had to endure highlights of OSU's football season being played on the big screen while Dane frigging Sanzenbacher was presented, on ice, with a personalized Walleye jersey. I thought I might vomit.
However, the Walleye went totally apeshit during the second half of the 2nd period and the third period, resulting in an 8-7 win and the most incredible, ridiculous game of hockey I've ever attended. Between the first period and Dane "Toledo's Favorite Son" Sanzenbacher, it was one of the worst events I've ever been at. Because of the craziness and the win, it was one of the best.
And to top it all off, I had a very large beer, but I paid $7.50 for it. SO confused! Was it a good night or a terrible one?
January 22nd, 2011 at 11:46 PM ^
...win!!
January 22nd, 2011 at 11:47 PM ^
...loss???
January 23rd, 2011 at 2:02 AM ^
That's what happens when you always play yourself in chess.
January 22nd, 2011 at 11:47 PM ^
I would chalk it up to a good night. You're in the state of Ohio so seeing that OSU crap and jersey presentation are part of the risks of sporting events there.
The large beer for $7.50? Wow, how much were the tix? Next time sneak in some cheap Bourbon. You'll feel a lot better in the end.
January 23rd, 2011 at 1:21 AM ^
Unless "the end" is the next morning. Cheap bourbon is wonderful, especially as a liquid jacket when you're in a hockey arena, but you pay the 'cost' on the back end.
January 23rd, 2011 at 7:52 AM ^
I have Cleveland Cavs season tickets (yes I know....thanks Lebron) and at EVERY home game for the past decade whenever they want the fans to boo they put the block M up on the jumbotron. And in the fourth quarter they play Hang on Sloopy and have a Jim Tressel video up to lead everyone in a rousing chorus of OH - IO.
At which time I always take the time to look around my seats, smile,and say loudly enough that at least a few rows can hear me "Damn....these guys from Oho are sure mighty fine spellers. I wonder how they'd do on longer words though." Everybody frowns.
January 22nd, 2011 at 11:47 PM ^
There are worse Buckeyes than Sanzenbacher.
January 22nd, 2011 at 11:47 PM ^
January 22nd, 2011 at 11:48 PM ^
Very large beer + Hockey = Good night. Not much can make that combination a bad thing - not even Sanzenbacher.
January 22nd, 2011 at 11:50 PM ^
I can't argue with that too much. But while he was out there on the ice I was trying to hate him to death.
It didn't work.
January 23rd, 2011 at 12:13 PM ^
You found this picture on the internest, then had to think of a way to work it into a post!
Well, er, done. i guess.
January 22nd, 2011 at 11:57 PM ^
$7.50 for a beer,... wow.
January 23rd, 2011 at 1:51 AM ^
it must have been. You'd have to sip it to make sure your tasted every last drop!
January 22nd, 2011 at 11:57 PM ^
Conflicted night = 3 recruits + hockey win + struggling mightly basketball team...
Glad it was outside UM sports...
January 22nd, 2011 at 11:57 PM ^
Are you on acid?!
Those things don't exist...do they?
January 23rd, 2011 at 12:00 AM ^
somebody already got the news report up, so you can see it for yourself.
January 23rd, 2011 at 12:04 AM ^
Two things:
Those jerseys are ugly as sin.
Simon Danis-Pepin was a Blackhawks prospect last I checked and is 6'6" (!). No idea what he did in a past life to get himself sent to Toledo.
January 23rd, 2011 at 12:06 AM ^
It was "Military Appreciation Night", so they had camo jerseys. Yes, they are terrible. Their NORMAL jerseys are quite nice.
January 23rd, 2011 at 12:10 AM ^
Those normal jerseys aren't too awful, though the backs are very Sharks-like. And that Walleye looks much too happy to truly be living in Ohio.
January 23rd, 2011 at 12:14 AM ^
At one time, the whole TOledo area was a swampy mess known as the Black Swamp. somebody high up in the planning decided to embrace that heritage, and we have the follwoing teams:
and, before the AFL went belly up, we were GOING to have:
For reference, a mud hen is, evidently, a type of bird that was common in the Toledo swamps at that time. And they're supposedly still trying to find a leauge and a way to get the Bullfrogs up and running.
January 23rd, 2011 at 12:17 AM ^
is so damn funny!
The bullfrog is largely disturbing.
January 23rd, 2011 at 1:32 AM ^
That frog is eyeing my junk.
January 23rd, 2011 at 6:41 AM ^
Why is your junk out while you're looking at mgoblog?
January 23rd, 2011 at 12:24 AM ^
Let this be a lesson to us all. This is what happens when Ohioans take over a city that was supposed to be part of Michigan.
January 23rd, 2011 at 12:26 AM ^
anyday!
January 23rd, 2011 at 12:31 AM ^
I <3 the UP
January 23rd, 2011 at 12:27 AM ^
Aww man, I think I'm gonna be sick. No more getting that at Big Boy.
January 23rd, 2011 at 12:28 AM ^
you're going to get sick anyway. Why not go with the fish?!
January 23rd, 2011 at 12:32 PM ^
We have the Shreveport Mudbugs down here in La.
Supprisingly enough they are actually pretty popular for a Hockey team in Louisiana. And I also have to pay 7.50 for a beer.
January 23rd, 2011 at 12:05 AM ^
What the hell were they wearing?!
This whole thing is unfinately disturbing!
January 23rd, 2011 at 12:18 AM ^
It was military appreciation night. Great night for the Walleye to fight to the end.
January 23rd, 2011 at 7:06 AM ^
were there people waving walleye over their heads on the ice?
Does anyone ever call them pickerel south of Grayling?
January 23rd, 2011 at 12:03 AM ^
My most epic adventures/conquests always seem to include moments that are fraught with (what seemed like at the time to be) either sheer terror or extremely uncomfortable situations.
January 23rd, 2011 at 12:04 AM ^
Funny to see the polar opposite happen in such a short timeframe. I say anytime a hockey game ends 8-7, it was probably on the good side of things.
The Plymouth Whalers games at Compuware have $1.50 20 oz. brews for those interested. AMAZING.
January 23rd, 2011 at 12:08 AM ^
The Plymouth Whalers games at Compuware have $1.50 20 oz. brews for those interested. AMAZING.
I'm thinking of writing a letter to protest these prices. It's quite obscene. Thank you for some evidence that it doesn't HAVE to be this way.
January 23rd, 2011 at 2:12 AM ^
Arenas farm out concessions to compaines who charge whatever supply and demand dictates. It's even worse down here; large beers are anywhere from $9 to $11. The main problem is that they are lined up as long as they want to stay open at those prices, so they have no motivation to lower them.
It would be funny to see a beer/concession boycott over prices, but I can't imagine enough people participating to make it work. Having a few in the parking lot and sneaking in those shots they sell in small plastic bag-like containers can at least reduce the number of those expensive beers, though.
January 23rd, 2011 at 2:26 AM ^
Take a hip flask into the arena. Completely discreet, ~3-4 shots worth of your favorite bevarage.
January 23rd, 2011 at 12:07 AM ^
January 23rd, 2011 at 12:09 AM ^
It's not huge, so there are no bad seats, and the amenities aren't bad at all. Only problem is, the rows are kind of close together, so if you've got really long legs, like I do, it's a bit like being in the back seat of a compact car.
The other problem is that they demolished the Golden Lily restaraunt when they built it, so I can't get lemon chicken anymore.
January 23rd, 2011 at 12:16 AM ^
What a great game. Was that the same LLewellyn(however the fuck you spell that) from UM playing for Elmira?
Hunnington is a great venue, makes one forget all about the old riverdome.
January 23rd, 2011 at 12:18 AM ^
PRETTY sure that's a different Llewllyn, but that's where my mind went, too.
January 23rd, 2011 at 12:24 AM ^
Llewellyn goes to Elmira in the ECHL
BY: MICHAEL FLOREK
After getting kicked off the Michigan hockey team earlier this week for "violating team expectations", senior defenseman Tristin Llewellyn has left the University to play for the Elmira Jackals of the ECHL. The Jackals are an affiliate of Anaheim and Ottawa in the NHL.
Llewellyn spoke with The Michigan Daily Friday night and confirmed that he was headed for Elmira.
"I'm actually on the drive right now," Llewellyn said. "I'll meet with the team tomorrow and play tomorrow night."
The Ann Arbor native was in his final semester at Michigan and stated that he will graduate by taking classes in both the spring and summer semesters.
So why Elmira?
"They gave me an opportunity," Llewellyn said.
Llewellyn played in 126 games as a Wolverine, registering three goals, fifteen assists and 213 penalty minutes. He played in 18 of Michigan's 23 games this season.
The Jackals are seventh in their conference and add Llewellyn as they prepare for a run at the playoffs.
January 23rd, 2011 at 12:26 AM ^
that was supposed to be a link, I am a dumbass
January 23rd, 2011 at 9:07 AM ^
Why do people use this board like a frickin diary? I come here to read about Michigan sports and happenings, not about little girls' lives. Sorry to be a dick...but not real sorry.
January 23rd, 2011 at 9:35 AM ^
A world without personal stories on MGoBlog is a world without the CRex saga, and that is not a world I want to be in.
Lighten up, dude. It's the off-season (for football) and also winter. People are stuck inside on their computers, and some people have interesting or funny experiences that they would like to share with the world. I appreciate them when they're worthwhile, and I think this one was good enough.
January 23rd, 2011 at 9:51 AM ^
I mean, I liked the Crex saga, but a story about minor league hockey and $7.50 beer? What is noteworthy about any of this?
January 23rd, 2011 at 9:32 AM ^
just read the post.. err.....article above and you can see the Michigan connection...... chill out dude, its gonna be ok.
January 23rd, 2011 at 12:12 PM ^
That attending a sporting event in Ohio might lead to some recognition of an Ohio State football player, especially one of their better players, one who contributed a great deal to yet another Big ten championship, beating Michigan, and winning a BCS bowl?
The NERVE of those fuckers