Military Appreciation Day: Senators at Hurricanes, Game Day Preview
by Bob Wage on Jan 10, 2010 2:34 PM EST
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PrintThe Carolina Hurricanes, (12-24-7) will recognize the military for this evening's game against the Ottawa Senators, (22-18-4), as the teams meet each other for the second time this season. The game has an early start time of 5 p.m. For more information about the military related activities before and during the game, check out this link to CH.com.
The Sens are riding a three game losing streak, and like the Canes, are having some injury problems. Jason Spezza, Milan Michalek, Daniel Alfredsson, Jesse Winchester, and Keith Ballard are all out. But Alex Kovalev will play, the same Russian sniper who netted a hat trick against the Hurricanes as his team defeated the Canes 4-2, in Ottawa in early December.
Carolina has won two of their last three but is still looking for two consecutive wins, something that has eluded them since December 5- 7 when they beat Pittsburgh and Vancouver.
Tuomo Ruutu has joined the walking wounded for the home team, joining Sergei Samsonov, Joe Corvo, Erik Cole, Chad LaRose, and Scott Walker in the press box. (did I forget anyone?). Eric Staal is expected to be back in the lineup today after taking a leave of absence to attend his sister-in-law's funeral. One has to wonder about the player's state of mind, taking into consideration that the services were just yesterday.
Ruutu will probably be out a "couple" of weeks, according to coach Paul Maurice.
The goaltender for Carolina be Cam Ward. This will be Ward's 12th consecutive start, his longest streak of the season. The goalie has played very well in recent games. In his last six starts, he has a GAA of 2.29 and save percentage of .928.
There is no local television for this game. You can tune into Chuck on 99.9 The Fan and follow along here with the open thread which will start up at 4:30 today. I will be reporting live from the game.
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sounds like a web-photo site that offers drive-through burgers.
Gleason for the "C" :
Just what do we need to do to make this happen?
by Carolyn Christians on Jan 10, 2010 3:19 PM EST up reply actions
If only he would find his way onto a team with Zidlicky and Clutterbuck. It would be the best line in all of hockey.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
when they start moving the puck, the announcers would need to be very careful they didn’t mis-speak. (that happened in a Penguins game last week – the accidental f-bomb)
Gleason for the "C" :
Just what do we need to do to make this happen?
by Carolyn Christians on Jan 10, 2010 3:22 PM EST up reply actions
Tweet from Mr Alexander
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Eric Staal says it has been “a tough few days” but he’s eager to get back today, play and contribute. The Canes are glad to have him back.
14 minutes ago from web
Gleason for the "C" :
Just what do we need to do to make this happen?
by Carolyn Christians on Jan 10, 2010 3:20 PM EST reply actions
He better show up on the scoresheet today or he may find his way to my list.
Staal will be the next CAPTAIN........get over it!
Hmmm….that’s odd….. Do I detect a crack in your glossy hero on a pedestal?
Gleason for the "C" :
Just what do we need to do to make this happen?
by Carolyn Christians on Jan 10, 2010 3:24 PM EST up reply actions
yeah, God forbid he mourn
your fanhood is at stake…
by DidJussiThat? on Jan 10, 2010 4:33 PM EST up reply actions
not referring to his recent leave of absent, I’m referring to his stats for the season
Staal will be the next CAPTAIN........get over it!
how is your concentration
while your wife’s sister is dying of cancer?
Feel like a jerk yet?
by DidJussiThat? on Jan 10, 2010 10:44 PM EST up reply actions
Glad Staal is back for tonight. I wonder where they’ll put him.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
I agree it’s good he’s made it through these days and I am surprised he’s back. Seems like he might need a practice to get his legs back – it’s been 5 days (though I suppose they have ice rinks in Thunder Bay).
Seems like he could go in as top line RW in place of Ruutu. – with Cullen and Whitney.
Gleason for the "C" :
Just what do we need to do to make this happen?
by Carolyn Christians on Jan 10, 2010 3:26 PM EST up reply actions
I’m not sure how much skating he got in (and frankly don’t blame him if he hasn’t done any). Therefore, I wasn’t sure if they’d put him on the top line right away or wait until he gets his legs going a little and shift him up to that spot as the game went on.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
Crass
I did 4 years in the military and I’m glad They’re doing a thing for the military. But… on the linked website it’s called “ASC Construction Equipment Volvo Rents Military Appreciation Night presented by USfalcon”. That’s just wrong. In honor of all the military acronyms I think it should be shortened to ASCCEVR Mil App Night pbUSF.
That is all.
Excellent
Gleason for the "C" :
Just what do we need to do to make this happen?
by Carolyn Christians on Jan 10, 2010 3:58 PM EST up reply actions
game
does any one know if it will be online or where i can watch it online
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