Hockey Movie Sunday: Week 2

I am going to do my best to continue with this, though I will be without my laptop for the next three weeks.  Thankfully, I have a little extra time at work this morning to get this post up so all is not lost...yet.

This week's movie is Mystery, Alaska.

Besides showcasing hockey and The New York Rangers, this movie is a great way to see the beauty of Alaska without actually having to go to Alaska.  It is also possible that you might catch a glimpse of Russia too.

Enjoy the show!  Check back on Monday (hopefully) for a recap.

Hockey Movie Sunday: The Mighty Ducks Recap

Okay, so it's been a little over a year since I watched any of the Mighty Ducks movies.  With that said, there is a lot of stuff that does not happen in the first movie that one would probably assume did happen.  Such as the knucklepuck and "Ducks fly together".  D2: The Mighty Ducks is probably the movie to watch if you want a more nostalgic trip down hockey movie lane.  IN any event, this movie is definitely still a classic.

And did anyone else catch that Fulton Reed could be considered the original Shea Weber?  The way the players duck out of the way when he shoots the puck and then seeing the puck go straight through the net made me laugh.  How much more similar could that be to the way we assume players feel about Weber's slap shot on the ice?  Also in this clip, former Minnesota North Stars'  Basil McRae and a YOUNG Mike Modano.  

If anyone else watched this yesterday and would like to discuss/dissect, leave it in the comments.  Quack, quack, quack!  


Look for this week's selection on Friday.

Hockey Movie Sunday Week 1

It doesn’t really seem fitting to start anywhere but here so this week’s movie selection is: Disney’s The Mighty Ducks.  Outside of Slap Shot, this is probably one of the most beloved hockey movies of all time.  And let’s face it, a successful hockey franchise was birthed out of it so that’s got to count for something, right?

I have this (and the two subsequent movies) on DVD but it is also available on Netflix Instant if you don’t have as expansive of a DVD collection as I do.

So take a little time out on Sunday and rewatch or watch it for the very first time.  Honestly, if you are a hockey fan and watching this movie for the first time, shame on you!  We’ll (read: all 8 of you reading) reconvene on Monday for a short recap and some discussion of our favorite scenes/quotes.  

For now, I'll leave you with the Gordon Bombay "History Will Be Made" parody that surfaced during the playoffs this year.  It still makes me laugh a little every time.

My Good Intentions Are Still Failing Me

If I counted how many times I have started a blog post in my head or thought about how much I needed to blog the past few weeks, the number would add up quickly.  I'm quite sure most of my posts have started with, “well, I’ve been away for a while…” Honestly, I have had every intention of keeping up with things.  It’s just…everything else has gotten in the way this summer and hockey found itself at the bottom of my priorities. 

In an effort to stop this from continuing, I am bringing back Hockey Movie Sundays.  I started this last year when the off-season seemed unbearably long.  That was probably due, in part, to the lack of Predators playoff hockey last season.  Nonetheless, watching hockey movies became my way of coping with the long, hot summer and got me geared up for the next season.  This year, I thought I would incorporate my blog into things (everything played out via Twitter last year) and let you guys in on the action too.  I’ll post my weekly movie selection on Fridays, we can all watch it on Sundays (hence “Hockey Movie Sundays”) and recap with comment discussion encouraged on Mondays/Tuesdays. 

Like most hockey fans, I’ve got a running list of hockey movies to choose from so my well won’t run dry any time soon.  However, I’m always open to suggestions of those more obscure choices and trust me, they’re out there.  Just search Netflix and you’ll find some oddballs.  I will probably start with something pretty obvious for the sake of familiarity.  Here’s hoping this turns out well because at least I think this could be fun.

Let the movie watching commence!

Roller Derby's Kind Of Like Hockey, Right?

Actually, I don't know if you can really compare roller derby to hockey other than the fact that they use skates and it can sometimes be a little chippy during a bout BUT...I have to pause to talk about another Nashville sport for a second.  I bet most of you didn't even know Nashville had a roller derby team.  Or that they were forced out of the sports arena at the fairgrounds and have had to look for another place to play.  What this team has gone through over the last few months in terms of finding a place to practice and play is tugs at my heart a little because I can find similarities in their predicament when compared to the Predators troubles over the years.  And in the spirit of We Are Nashville, I think it is only fair to support other Nashville sports teams when they need it most.  

So, I am encouraging everyone in the Nashville area to get out and support another local team this Saturday, July 10th at the Municipal Auditorium OR you can check them out next month on Saturday, August 7th, also at Municipal Auditorium.  If you've never experienced the roller derby world, you might be slightly confused at first but I promise you will end the night feeling like you've been thoroughly entertained.  I'll be there Saturday night and it would be great to see some of you there as well.

Check out Nashville Rollergirls for ticket information ($10 in advance, $15 at the door) or you can purchase tickets through Ticketmaster (though they will tack on about $8 in fees!).  

Get out of the heat and humidity and come watch the bout on Saturday.  You know you want to!