Didacus Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 I jsut received a letter from Gary Bettman... [quote]July 22, 2005 Dear Didacus, handsome Prince of the snowy Northern Canadien bumpy-like planes who I admire, This is a letter I had hoped to be able to send you several months ago. I am certain it is one you had hoped to be able to read long before today, and I will never be able to express adequately my appreciation – along with that of the entire National Hockey League – for the patience you have shown through the most difficult period in our history. While it may be said that the greatness of hockey, and the NHL, is best measured by the character and tenaciousness of its players, I would add that the greatness of our game is also reflected by the character and tenaciousness of you, our devoted fans. I thank you all for that passionate support and I apologize to all of you, on behalf of everyone involved, for testing that support as severely as we did. The negotiation of a new Collective Bargaining Agreement was an extremely complex undertaking and it took a painfully long time to complete. I promise you it did not take one second longer than absolutely necessary; and while it required a lot of work and a lot of sacrifice by a lot of people – including you – the result is that a great game will be even better upon our return. As we move forward now in partnership with our players, we move equally, to a new era of exceptional entertainment, in partnership with you. We will come back with new rules, with a new spirit of cooperation and with a renewed sense of excitement as the best athletes in the world display their skills for the best fans in the world and strive to win the best trophy in the world, the Stanley Cup. Over the past year, there has been entirely too much talk about the business of hockey and entirely too little talk about the joys of hockey. At last, it’s time, once again, to have fun – the kind of fun only hockey can offer. I cannot wait to get back to the rink and I very much look forward to seeing you there. Let’s get ready to drop the puck! Sincerely, Gary Bettman[/quote] Well, looks like NHL hockey will be back in full force (whatever is left of it) in October... Finally, professional sports will return to the air! (tennis, football, baseball, and least not forget basketball... are those really sports?) So Canadiens unite! It long overdue that Phatmass would have a thread dedicated to HOCKEY! (now we'll need a few hockey smileys... lol) [b]May the spirit of the Rocket forever burn in ours memories!!!![/b] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Didymus Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 sports live and die...but hockey is forever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Wednesday Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 I *heart* hockey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetpea316 Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 Hockey rocks!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reelguy227 Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 (edited) "If Irish Dancing were easy ,it would be called hockey" ,I love that shirt . : : Edited July 22, 2005 by reelguy227 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Knight Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 I can't wait for the NHL Season 2005-2006 Being without Hockey for a year, kind of drained my interest in Sports, that are televised. [b]Go Colorado Avalanche & Detroit Red Wings! [/b] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EcceNovaFacioOmni Posted July 23, 2005 Share Posted July 23, 2005 [quote name='White Knight' date='Jul 22 2005, 06:00 PM'][b]Go Colorado Avalanche & Detroit Red Wings! [/b] [right][snapback]654902[/snapback][/right] [/quote] Hey now you can't like them both! Choose one or the other! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetpea316 Posted July 23, 2005 Share Posted July 23, 2005 Go Dallas Stars! : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted July 23, 2005 Share Posted July 23, 2005 Lets Go Rangers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Didacus Posted July 25, 2005 Author Share Posted July 25, 2005 Montreal Can\adiens over here! [i](the NHL used to have only two types of fans, those who like Montreal, and those who didn't... times have changed...times have changed...)[/i] The ghosts will rise again! Vezina, Malone, Morenz, Harvey, Le Gros Bill and of course.... the power of the Rocket! ______________________________ Close second is any Canadien team who may run to bring the cup back to Canada! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Didacus Posted July 28, 2005 Author Share Posted July 28, 2005 take the time for a survey? The NHL is really desperate about regaining their fan base, and with all the boneheadiness that was witnessed during the stoppage, I don't blame them. [url="http://www3.rresults.com/nhlresearch/index.cgi"]http://www3.rresults.com/nhlresearch/index.cgi[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanCath Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 Go Flyers! [quote name='White Knight' date='Jul 22 2005, 07:00 PM']I can't wait for the NHL Season 2005-2006 Being without Hockey for a year, kind of drained my interest in Sports, that are televised. [b]Go Colorado Avalanche & Detroit Red Wings! [/b] [right][snapback]654902[/snapback][/right] [/quote] Yeah, I have to say that you can only choose one of those.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrvoll Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 First of all I think Gary Bettman would say "Dear Didacus, handsome Prince of the snowy Northern Canadien bumpy-like planes who I admire," Secondly, I am glad that hockey is back, the strike was WELL needed. Go Canucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PERSONWITHADOG Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 [SIZE=14]FOOTBALL IS MUCH BETTER. AND FOOTBALL IS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Wednesday Posted July 29, 2005 Share Posted July 29, 2005 YOU! OUT of the thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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