Goodbye Lockout, Hello Hockey.

-My favorite sport is finally back!-

It has been a long and cold winter so far without the warmth and happiness that hockey brings me.

For the first time ever, I have joined a fantasy hockey league. I mean what else should I do? Its only a half a season so I gotta make the most of it. I am the only girl in the league with 19 other guys, which happen to be my boyfriend's teammates and our classmates from high school. Since I am the only girl, I thought I needed to play that up which resulted in me deciding to only draft good-looking/hot/sexy players. Ohh, and if you went to Miami University, my alma mater, you were an automatic pick. In other words, the drafting process was easy.

After plenty of homework and Internet-stalking.... Here's how my draft turned out:

John Tavares, Forward, New York Islanders

Tyler Seguin, Forward, Boston Bruins

Jordan Eberle, Forward, Edmonton Oilers

Gabriel Landeskog, Forward, Colorado Avalanche

 

Brian Boyle, Forward, New York Rangers

Shane Doan, Forward, Phoenix Coyotes

Cam Atkinson, Forward, Columbus Blue Jackets

Mike Fisher, Forward/Utility Player, Nashville Predators

Now for the best part... Defensemen:

Kris Letang, Defense, Pittsburgh Penguins**

Dan Boyle, Defense, San Jose Sharks

Alec Martinez, Defense, LA Kings

Brendan Smith, Defense, Detroit Red Wings

I dubbed my team, "The Dream-y Team" and hopefully we have a good season. I need to prove to the boys that attractiveness does in fact affect the game of hockey. Even if I lose, at least I get to see these gorgeous boys play all season.

Wish me luck. Any other fantasy-playing women out there?  

National Signing Day!

Who would have thought that National Signing Day would ever have anything to do with me?
Well I didn't think so, but this happened yesterday. My "little" brother signed his letter to intent with Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Michigan to play football.

Me, my mom, Joe, and my father with ALL of Joe's coaches throughout the years.

Ahh, I couldn't be more excited for him to be a college athlete and see his dreams come true. It was a pretty emotional day as Joe thanked his football, basketball, AND baseball coaches for making him into an all around athlete. Ohh the ride my family is about to partake in... plenty of road trips downstate to see this boy dominate.

Heres what Joe had to say to the newspaper:
“I was really excited about it all day and when the time started ticking down and seeing everybody who helped me get here and to share it with them just makes me overly happy,” Joe said. “To make it official is just incredible. This has been a dream of mine my entire life.”
“I’m just excited to move onto the next step,” he said. “They (GVSU) have the opportunity to win a national championship and they win games. You can tell how serious they are about winning and having success there. I’m excited to be able to join their winning tradition.”



So here's to a new chapter. Last sibling of the family to go off to college... Joe's journey should be rememberable to say the least and I cannot wait to watch/cheer him through it!

Did any of you listen/take part in signing day? Did your colleges get any good athletes? I want to know.

Weekend Recap.

Well this weekend was full of sports, sports, sports, sports, sports… and that is not an over exaggeration. I honestly feel like my life is documented by who the people are in my life and which sport they are partaking in that day/night. Good thing I always find a way to make it fun!

Friday was dedicated to my brother’s football game, which was in Rockford, MI. I realized from being in this town for 5 minutes that maybe someday I’ll live there {with my future husband and 5 boys who all play hockey.} They have a huge high school with a football stadium that is gorgeous.. litterally looks like a college statium. But on the other hand, their downtown is so small and charming. I loved it even more when we happened to find the best place for a few beers and dogs before the game. Its called the Corner Bar and they even have a Hot Dog Hall of Fame, that if you eat 12 of their coney dogs you get your name on the wall. Look how cute:

Mmm Chicago-Style dog.

 

Even won $1 from the Pull-Tab Machine in the bar. Winner, winner!



The "little" brother {#8} scored 2 touchdowns during the night. So fun to watch!

Sunday was spent mostly on the couch... recovering from a night of dancing and adult beverages with the boy and these little ones seen below. Of course we were watching... SPORTS! {Detroit Lions game was on.} The guy I am seeing has a pug named Lola, who over the past few months I am becoming seriously attached to… It’s crazy. The other pug in the picture is his mom's pug, Sidney, who he was dog-sitting for the weekend. The only time they weren't snuggling with us on the couch was when this picture was taken and I had to quietly sneak to take it. Stinkin' adorable.  

Want to know something else that is crazy?  I have a Lola too. How weird is it that we both have Lolas that are 5 years old? Our next date we are planning on bringing our dogs with us... It can be a play date for us and our dogs. Haha I am so cheesy, but has anyone ever done that?

Please tell me I am not crazy!

And That's That.

The hockey season is officially a wrap as the Boston Bruins skate away with the win. They have been waiting 39 long years for another drink from the Stanley Cup. The Bruins emerged with the championship over the Vancouver Canucks after their goalie, Tim Thomas made 37 saves in the second shutout of finals performance. The final score was 4-0 and their celebrations were priceless.

Bruins goalie Tim Thomas wins the Conn Smythe.

''I went even further than I thought,'' Thomas said. ''I was scared, I won't lie. I had nerves yesterday and today, and I faked it as best as I could, and I faked it all the way to the Stanley Cup.''

I was pulling for the Canucks to obtain the victory instead, but they didn't put up much of a fight as the Bruins literally skating circles around them. Nonetheless, both teams gave a series that I will never forget. Now in my mind its time to leave the ice and hockey gear behind for a few months to enjoy summer, before starting all over again in October. I love this sport!

Anyone else watch last night?

Biggest Game of the Year!

Forget the NBA finals or the baseball season right now... tonight is the biggest game in the year {well it is in my opinion.} Its the Stanley Cup finals... Game 7! I cannot wait to watch the Vancouver Canucks take on the Boston Bruins. At the beginning of the regular season, I stated that the Canucks would win the cup this year, so I am sticking with my original belief and pulling for them. But honestly, this series has been so intense that I wouldn't even be disappointed if the Bruins win. Both teams have been bringin' the hurt!

Now if only this work day would wrap itself up so I can go to my favorite bar with my boys. I am SOOO ready to kick back with a margarita {on ice! seemed appropriate} to watch the conclusion of the year's hockey season. Is it really that bad of a thought to hope October {beginning of the college hockey season} will arrive quickly?