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I.L.L.

10-22-2008, 09:37 PM

wow... can see some people on this board haven't changed...

howard played a game last week, if you wanted your howard fix, should have went to the game to see him play.

I like the kid, talk to him a few times a week, I think he will bring some toughness to the team, but I also think he needs to work his way into the line-up just like other players have had to do.

I'm sure he will play again, but give it a rest already, you guys sound like a 7 year old girls going nuts for the backstreet boys.

hey I saw the Backstreet Boys TWICE and I was 30!!! :lol2:

Don't judge:D

Alpha 1

10-22-2008, 09:38 PM

wow... can see some people on this board haven't changed...

howard played a game last week, if you wanted your howard fix, should have went to the game to see him play.

I like the kid, talk to him a few times a week, I think he will bring some toughness to the team, but I also think he needs to work his way into the line-up just like other players have had to do.

I'm sure he will play again, but give it a rest already, you guys sound like a 7 year old girls going nuts for the backstreet boys.

We didn't know you were a Backstreet Boys fan - thats your business. As for Howard, peoples frustration has more to do with Bessenov being cut, not lighting it up in Jr A and getting called up to play 2 games - makes no sense from a hockey perspective. I'll leave it at that - now go listen to your Backstreet Boys.

AlphaDog

10-22-2008, 09:43 PM

'Just starting up a thread to house off-topic posts so good threads that are on a specific topic, that go off topic to the point of ruining the original discussion... can be moved here. :)

(This WAS the first post in the thread but the stupid script knocked it down once I moved other posts in it).

AlphaDog

10-22-2008, 09:46 PM

Well this really sucks. I created this thread, moved a couple posts into it, now it says one of the posters who's post I moved IN to this thread that I created, is the thread starter. Oh well, whatever.. (and it moved my first post down to 3rd). hmph

fishfan51

10-22-2008, 09:47 PM

wow... can see some people on this board haven't changed...

Is that why you have your own board that nobody goes to?

howard played a game last week, if you wanted your howard fix, should have went to the game to see him play.

Some of us have jobs where we can't follow the team around the province.

I'm sure he will play again, but give it a rest already, you guys sound like a 7 year old girls going nuts for the backstreet boys.

Thanks for your 2 cents, very informative and helpfull. I'll sit on the edge of my seat waiting for your next riveting post.

ItsGameTime

10-31-2008, 01:01 PM

I wish Starbucks would build one instead!:11:

dont tell me you frequently purchase those venti mocha choco chai lowfat caramel lattes or whatever disasterously long names consist of, ill take my timmys double double anytime! hahahaha

AlphaDog

10-31-2008, 02:39 PM

I.L.L.

10-31-2008, 08:57 PM

dont tell me you frequently purchase those venti mocha choco chai lowfat caramel lattes or whatever disasterously long names consist of, ill take my timmys double double anytime! hahahaha

I frequently purchase their triple grande extra hot non fat lattes, yes. I also buy their tea which isn't overpriced and their regular coffee which is also not overpriced and tastes like coffee instead of the dishwater that hortons sells:D

Plus I go for the atmosphere, to hang with my friends.....just my opinion so leave it alone...thanks

off topic again sorry

I.L.L.

10-31-2008, 09:05 PM

whoever was the chicken who gave me a bad rep point for stating my "defensive opinion" stand up and message me so we can discuss this like humans

ashley

10-31-2008, 09:12 PM

whoever was the chicken who gave me a bad rep point for stating my "defensive opinion" stand up and message me so we can discuss this like humans

oh my god are u serious? freaking children eh?

I.L.L.

10-31-2008, 09:14 PM

oh my god are u serious? freaking children eh?

yep....I guess they didn't like my tone about my coffee preference...can't say anything around here anymore. I'll probably get banned....and at this point I don't care, do it AD

ashley

10-31-2008, 09:15 PM

WOW eek. :confused1:

AlphaDog

10-31-2008, 09:34 PM

C'mon people.... ICEDOGS TALK. Lets not put the staff in a position to be deleting msgs. The name calling and fight-starting has got to stop.

brendan_435

10-31-2008, 09:35 PM

oh my god are u serious? freaking children eh?
now it appears that you're showing a prejudice towards children...:P

brendan_435

10-31-2008, 09:36 PM

C'mon people.... ICEDOGS TALK. Lets not put the staff in a position to be deleting msgs. The name calling and fight-starting has got to stop.
:iagree::iagree::iagree::iagree:

ashley

10-31-2008, 09:36 PM

now it appears that you're showing a prejudice towards children...:P

yeah okay. :lol2:

brendan_435

10-31-2008, 09:38 PM

yep....I guess they didn't like my tone about my coffee preference...can't say anything around here anymore. I'll probably get banned....and at this point I don't care, do it AD
although, to play devil's advocate....we all have the right to give/take reputation points, and i agree, if rep is being given, it should be known who's giving it. However, this is a miniscule thing for people to be getting angry about

I.L.L.

10-31-2008, 09:39 PM

if people would let others have their opinions without putting them down then that would be great too (and not give negative rep points for defending him/herself)

AlphaDog

10-31-2008, 09:39 PM

You silly guys/gals. :p

Cheer up everyone - we've got Barrie tomorrow night AND IT'S ON TV !! wh00tt!! :hurray:

I.L.L.

10-31-2008, 09:41 PM

although, to play devil's advocate....we all have the right to give/take reputation points, and i agree, if rep is being given, it should be known who's giving it. However, this is a miniscule thing for people to be getting angry about

I don't think it's miniscule IN MY OPINION..if someone has something to say, then PM me instead of being a coward...I try to be nothing but positive on this board and when I was like that I got slapped in the face for it. Then I express my opinion and again I get slapped. What gives...now I'm starting to feel like CHEECH!

AlphaDog

10-31-2008, 09:42 PM

if people would let others have their opinions without putting them down then that would be great too (and not give negative rep points for defending him/herself)

Agreed!

Even the code of conducts state - it's perfectly fine to argue facts with someone. Just don't argue someone's right to post their hockey opinions. If anyone has a personal beef with a point made, PMs is the only place to discuss it. If anyone thinks a tasteless remark has been made, by ALL MEANS give them negative rep points, but please everyone, DO NOT give negative reps just because you disagree with their opinion.

(strange feelings of deja vu as I entered this msg...)

ashley

10-31-2008, 09:45 PM

Agreed!

Even the code of conducts state - it's perfectly fine to argue facts with someone. Just don't argue someone's right to post their hockey opinions. If anyone has a personal beef with a point made, PMs is the only place to discuss it. If anyone thinks a tasteless remark has been made, by ALL MEANS give them negative rep points, but please everyone, DO NOT give negative reps just because you disagree with their opinion.

(strange feelings of deja vu as I entered this msg...)

lol i agree that is why everyone should give me positive reps...
lol. jk...

brendan_435

10-31-2008, 09:45 PM

Agreed!

Even the code of conducts state - it's perfectly fine to argue facts with someone. Just don't argue someone's right to post their hockey opinions. If anyone has a personal beef with a point made, PMs is the only place to discuss it. If anyone thinks a tasteless remark has been made, by ALL MEANS give them negative rep points, but please everyone, DO NOT give negative reps just because you disagree with their opinion.

(strange feelings of deja vu as I entered this msg...)
i guess i haven't read the code of conduct in a while.
Haha, disregard my earlier comment then.

rowdi29

10-31-2008, 10:33 PM

Yeah its all about you Ashley... And by the way were is my bobblehead...

ashley

10-31-2008, 10:35 PM

Yeah its all about you Ashley... And by the way were is my bobblehead...

DUH!! Your just realizing this now? BAHAHAHA:lol2:

dogpound

11-02-2008, 06:46 PM

Sorry ILL but the Leafs have your habs beaten tonight. 5 unanswered in the final 7min30 seconds of the 3rd to beat the Rangers 5-2. :001_tongue:
ya but the rangers back up goalie was in

brendan_435

11-02-2008, 09:14 PM

and...the leafs lost to carolina.
Well, i didn't even get to watch the game as i was at my buddies place shooting the shat and watching the bills lose, and then realized he didn't have leafstv:(

IceDogs5

11-02-2008, 10:26 PM

ya but the rangers back up goalie was in

Prior to Valiquette's meltdown in the 3rd period he posted 5 straight periods of shutout hockey vs the Leafs. Regardless of that, scoring 5 unanswered in that time span against one the league's best defensive teams is impressive.

I.L.L.

11-02-2008, 10:31 PM

Hey thread hijackers!! Go back over to your Leafs specific section...you have that luxury here at Icedogfans.com! :p

Let the few Habs fans on here enjoy their beloved team! ;)

brendan_435

11-03-2008, 09:03 AM

hehe....you mean, unlike the french rabbit wine they promote while in the middle of wine country??
i always found that kind of humourous

IceDogs5

11-03-2008, 09:37 AM

Hey thread hijackers!! Go back over to your Leafs specific section...you have that luxury here at Icedogfans.com! :p

Let the few Habs fans on here enjoy their beloved team! ;)

I seem to recall subtle Habs references in the Leafs threads - however, I'll respect your wishes and let the small amount of Habs fans enjoy their thread :001_tongue:

I.L.L.

11-03-2008, 09:58 AM

I seem to recall subtle Habs references in the Leafs threads - however, I'll respect your wishes and let the small amount of Habs fans enjoy their thread :001_tongue:

I know...I'm SOOOO guilty of that...I was just gonna keep saying it until someone called me on it:D

All in fun...I don't care who posts in the thread:thumbup:

I.L.L.

11-03-2008, 10:00 AM

hehe....you mean, unlike the french rabbit wine they promote while in the middle of wine country??
i always found that kind of humourous

ya that also boggles my mind!:confused1:

AlphaDog

11-03-2008, 03:12 PM

hehe....you mean, unlike the french rabbit wine they promote while in the middle of wine country??
i always found that kind of humourous

ya that also boggles my mind!:confused1:

Yah that was embarassing. Right in the middle of the biggest wine-making area of Canada and they were promoting foreign wine. Ouch. :18:

I'm sure one of the, what.. 70+ wineries in the area, would love to have their product featured. I read an article somewhere, that out of the 110 or so wineries in Canada, 70-80 were right here in Niagara.

Maybe in our new rink they can have an actual wine center like they do in Zehrs and other supermarkets promoting local stuff :D

I.L.L.

11-03-2008, 03:24 PM

What's funny is Pillitteri Estates Winery is owned by Friesens grandfather (and my cousin, for that matter) Alex's mother is a Pillitteri, so she would probably love to see their wine served there.

Or ANY wine from the area, AGREED!

I.L.L.

11-03-2008, 06:44 PM

Hey why were these posts moved? They were about the Habs and it was a Habs thread!:blink:

AlphaDog

11-03-2008, 10:03 PM

??? YOu guys were arguing that there was Leaf talk in a Habs thread so I moved the ones with Leaf references here so the topic of your thread wouldn't get changed over to the Leafs. In fact, I think someone actually posted in the thread that it was being hijacked by Leaf fans.

I.L.L.

11-03-2008, 10:51 PM

Passionforhockey

11-03-2008, 11:22 PM

this is a funny thread of mish mash of this and that.
im always interested in what there is going to be moved into here :001_tongue:

Passionforhockey

11-03-2008, 11:26 PM

VQA ALL THE WAY!

AlphaDog

11-04-2008, 12:54 AM

this is a funny thread of mish mash of this and that.
im always interested in what there is going to be moved into here :001_tongue:

I think this thread will be hilarious to read a year from now :001_tongue: To bad it doesn't keep track of what threads the posts were moved from.

AlphaDog

11-04-2008, 01:01 AM

Can't count out your Leafs, Rio. They seem to be surprising a lot of people

Just proves how pathetic the management's team strategy is. They try for decades to build a competing team and can't even get into the playoffs most of the time. The one year they come out and admit they're going to dwell in the basement because it's a rebuilding year, the do better than the years they tried to compete.

Goes to show yah a bunch of comatosed monkies could run this team just as competitively as the presidents/gms of previous years.

Crap, wrong thread again. I'll have to move this post too :D

Canuck311

11-04-2008, 08:57 AM

VQA ALL THE WAY!

I am not sure about that .... The wine is way over priced I have quit buying it.

It shouldnt cost what it does.. the grapes are grown down the street...from the stores.. which means less fuel upon delivery.... and they pay their slaves from Jamaica, Mexico and other poor countries like 7/hr an hr.... shame on them...
Yet it still costs in most cases double of what other wines cost...
Shame on VQA wineries.:thumbdown:

Passionforhockey

11-04-2008, 09:36 PM

I am not sure about that .... The wine is way over priced I have quit buying it.

It shouldnt cost what it does.. the grapes are grown down the street...from the stores.. which means less fuel upon delivery.... and they pay their slaves from Jamaica, Mexico and other poor countries like 7/hr an hr.... shame on them...
Yet it still costs in most cases double of what other wines cost...
Shame on VQA wineries.:thumbdown:

That is so not true. You can find VQA wines for $10-15...
QUALITY ones at that...
where the heck are you buying yours from?
also, please understand that those other countries are giving huge subsidies for their providers. we just recently got an excise tax reduction for our growers... and even that was challenged by the world trade organization.
they are not able to compete under the same conditions.
I think we get good value and need to support our homegrown.

DogFan

11-07-2008, 10:48 PM

No what is silly is the few of you on this site that broil anyone who dosn't agree with the clique.

LOL... I used to watch pro wrestling, so for me that was funny. Perhaps some NWO signs will come out next, or maybe we see guys wearing "clique" t-shirts at the arena.
I need three more for the Horseman....woooooooooooo

rowdi29

11-08-2008, 06:11 AM

He was comparing him to Orr in his style of play ...just saying he couldrush the puck well thats all. he didnt say he was as good as Orr...Take a pill people Orr was my favorate and I didnt take offence...wow...Oh and by the way Gretzky wouldnt have stood a chance in Orrs era...he would have gotten creamed on a regular basis...lol...What do you think about that statement?

Wolfdog Fan

11-08-2008, 07:29 AM

Oh and by the way Gretzky wouldnt have stood a chance in Orrs era...he would have gotten creamed on a regular basis...lol...What do you think about that statement?

Totally agree. I've been saying it for years.

brendan_435

02-09-2009, 08:37 PM

i already bought a car, which i can't afford.
i didn't wanna drive a gm pile.
thanks:)

I.L.L.

02-09-2009, 09:14 PM

i already bought a car, which i can't afford.
i didn't wanna drive a gm pile.
thanks:)

:offtopic: what did you buy??

the last one

02-09-2009, 11:05 PM

won 400$ at the casino tonight :D

Passionforhockey

02-09-2009, 11:16 PM

won 400$ at the casino tonight :D

stop rubbing it in.
:boxing_smiley:

AlphaDog

02-09-2009, 11:23 PM

won 400$ at the casino tonight :D

stop rubbing it in.
:boxing_smiley:

Large salt-covered pretzels on The Last One Feb.15th ?? :) (dang I hate waiting this long between home games!)

OOOR... with $400 we could travel to a lot of road games !!! :hurray:

brendan_435

02-09-2009, 11:29 PM

or yo ucould give $400 to a poor starving child like myself

the last one

02-09-2009, 11:46 PM

Large salt-covered pretzels on The Last One Feb.15th ?? :) (dang I hate waiting this long between home games!)

OOOR... with $400 we could travel to a lot of road games !!! :hurray:
haha, ill see if one of the ushers will deliver you a pretzel next home game, (after Kingston) gave my kingston tickets away since i cant make Sunday games...so i think it will be against Belleville?
i own at roulette thank you very much :D

AlphaDog

02-05-2011, 12:42 PM

I wouldn't pay a cent for close to 1/4 of the seats in the Jack. The visitors side has far too much glass to look through. I couldn't even imagine trying to watch the game from behind the penalty box. Some of those seats you're looking through 2 or 3 plains of marked up glass with dividers to see the net.

I sit on the visitor's side but I have one of the best seats in the house - center ice, above the glass, so there's nothing but air between me and most of the play.

BUT.. in year 1, I DID sit behind the penalty glass once, and WOW... it was absolutely brutal. You're trying to watch the game behind 2-3 panes of scuffed up glass with the view being distorted depending on what angles you're looking through.

Actually in year 1 I almost bought seasons and initially I wanted to be RIGHT behind our bench. Wisdom clicked in at the last moment, reminding me I'd be behind a coaching staff that was standing the whole time, AND watching the entire game through glass.

So now, I'm right next to a different team every week and get to see our guy's faces across the ice instead of the backs of their heads. Best seat in the house :)

Heck, if the Dogs are going back to traditional hockey (ie: organist), lets lose the glass entirely - Go back to chain fencing around the sides :D :D In the movie The Rocket (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0460505/) I think the old time rinks with fencing instead of glass looked amazing :) Of course, not so great if you're behind the fence and need to watch the play on an angle down the ice. Only good straight-forward.

hockeyfan

02-05-2011, 01:00 PM

I wouldn't pay a cent for close to 1/4 of the seats in the Jack. The visitors side has far too much glass to look through. I couldn't even imagine trying to watch the game from behind the penalty box. Some of those seats you're looking through 2 or 3 plains of marked up glass with dividers to see the net.

I'm stuck with one of the seats on the penalty box side. I basically watch the screens when the play is at the other end of the ice. But I'd rather have half the ice through a brick wall than have the nets to look through -- some get used to them and can see alright, I'm just not one of them. I sure wish I was, as someone who always preferred high corners, it's changed how I watch the game and I've never seen it as well. High side (between the top of the circles to avoid netting) is my preferred spot now, but when I moved here, nothing like that was available.

I hope the new arena design recognizes the end seats have become harder to sell and put more rows on the side, less on the ends, like Barrie. There's about 17 rows on one side (less on the other because of luxury boxes, but still 10-12) and 6 or 7 on the ends. That's a big part of the attendance success there IMO.

AlphaDog

02-05-2011, 02:14 PM

I hope the new arena design recognizes the end seats have become harder to sell and put more rows on the side, less on the ends, like Barrie. There's about 17 rows on one side (less on the other because of luxury boxes, but still 10-12) and 6 or 7 on the ends. That's a big part of the attendance success there IMO.

Personally I'm not a big fan of those rinks that have just walls at the ends, and the seating in the middle. It makes it look so small-league Kiwanis'y. Instead of a thicker twine with more space between it, I'd switch to a finer mesh. Something with really thin material that is more sheer.

hockeyfan

02-05-2011, 03:59 PM

Barrie has a few rows of seats on the end, it actually looks pretty good. But by putting more seats on the sides, they get the top seats higher and steeper (that's where I sit when I'm in Barrie, view is amazing!) There's a restaurant at one end and a club lounge above it, so it doesn't look unfinished, it's glassed in areas as opposed to solid walls. The other end has a glass protected wheelchair area (before the nets, the glass was their protection). It looks pretty good, actually, I think it's a lot better than the sea of empty seats I saw in Oshawa last night. 4,000-plus in a 5,300 seat arena, but the one end was basically empty above the glass line.

I find it really doesn't matter for me...any kind of net makes the seats a no-go. But I agree totally with you! Your suggestion is what I have said for years. It'd be more like a screen door than a chain-link fence, and I think most people find a screen door easier to see through of those two options. I'd rather we go back to the wood sticks and take the nets down -- a little slower shot and a little better view! I know it won't happen, but it's just so frustrating when you go up to a box office, there's thousands of seats available, but I can't see anything from any of them.