The Streak Begins

You're Dialed In with JQ

Where do I even start? Well it would be totally unlike me if I didn't mention the Avalanche. Last night we played the division leading Calgary Flames. It was especially memorable since we got to see Adam Foote back where he belongs.....in a Av's sweater. The boys played with a hop in their step that we haven't seen in the last few weeks. Even being down by a goal late in the 3rd period didn't seem to slow down the Av's much. The physical battles were won against the boards, Jose Theodore played really well again only allowing 2 goals, and our offense was alive and kicking. Finally there was heart. Finally there was purpose. Finally there was a solid win against a good team and division rival.

The only downside of the game was that it went into overtime assuring the Flames of at least 1 point. Paul Stastny once again played a stellar game and proved that he is one of our most valuable players, scoring the overtime game winner. So although we only gain 1 point on Calgary, we gained 2 on everyone else. We're climbing the ladder and very soon, possibly tonight, we'll be back in a playoff spot. For those of you that remember last year, the Av's went on one of the best late season streaks we've seen in a long time. Winning 15 of a possible 17 if memory serves me right. Only to come up short by one point and miss the playoffs for the first time in Avalanche franchise history. Well, I'm predicting it right now. With less than 20 games left, I'm going to say that the Av's win at least 14 games. How can I make such a bold prediction you ask. I'll tell you. I'm a believer. Only time will tell. So stay dialed in.

Death to all Red Wings!!!

Congratulations! You survived the week. Now it’s time to put on your party hats and start yelling at the TV. Now, most of you are thinking, Super Bowl weekend. To those people: Piss off. Screw the Super Bowl. Hey if you were there in Phoenix I’d say “hell yeah” myself. Scottsdale is one of the best “singles” cities in the US. The game of the weekend is tonight. MY Colorado Avalanche will be taking on the hated, despised, and unfortunately feared Detroit Red Wings. If you’re not a hockey person, the Wings are by far the most feared team this season. They have an unheard of record of 38 (W) 10 (L) and 4 (OTL) and have accumulated 80 points already. Hate to say it, but they’re one hell of a team. But have no fear, because they’ll blow it in the post-season. Just you wait and see. And now on to the team we actually give a shit about. The Av’s thus far have held their own in the western conference and the northwest division with a record of 27-20-4. Not bad considering our 3 best players Sakic, Smyth, and Stasny have been out for several weeks. So there, you’re officially caught up. If you don’t know anything about the rivalry between these two clubs, do yourself a favor and look up some of the history on http://www.youtube.com/ So instead of rooting for the oh so handsome Tom Brady or the ever disappointing Eli Manning, put on a jersey and root for the Avalanche. Don’t make the mistake of rooting for the Red Wings, because I will hunt you down and murder your gold fish while you sleep. Just support your team no matter what the record, who they’re playing, what the score is, or how annoying your girlfriend can be while asking questions like “What’s icing?” Just turn up the TV, crack open another beer, and remember GO AV’S !!!!