Marketing the NHL
Posted September 21, 2008
In the early 90's, a young man who would later become a big Blues fan and a scientist (proving not all scientists are smart) started taking an interest in hockey. Hockey seemed to be everywhere at the time. The game was gaining in popularity thanks to great players such as Lemieux and Gretzky. There were movies (yes I know they were the Mighty Ducks movies, but they were popular with kids), and... Read More »
Trades
Posted February 27, 2008
A little commentary on the trades. First we will start with the moves that weren't made. First, we will address getting rid of Rucinsky. Honestly, I am sure they tried but just couldn't find anyone willing to give up much for him, especially since he is a FA at the end of the season, teams knew that unless they thought he was a missing piece to a playoff run, he could be had for free. The othe... Read More »
Leadership, heart, toughness wanted
Posted January 22, 2008
At the beginning of the season, the Blues went on a fairly aggressive ad campaign with the slogan "Whatever it takes". These commercials featured players and/or executives talking about the Blue Note Code. One of the things said in these ads was "we will not be outworked". However, anyone who watches the Blues lately can tell that this as been far from the case.
Teams are outhustling the Blu... Read More »
Home Opener Eve
Posted October 9, 2007
Twas the night before the opener and all through the arena
The techs are testing the speakers by playing funky cold medina
The Zamboni's are out to make the ice real smooth
And the Vendors are hooking up the kegs full of ice cold brews
The Skates are being sharpened with oh so much care
In hopes that goals will be scored in threes or in pairs
And I the ticket holder can hardly wait
Hockey i... Read More »
What are your opening night plans?
Posted October 3, 2007
After having to sit through another boring baseball season (which was compounded by the Cardinals playing like crap), and realizing that pro football just doesn't seem as much fun anymore (I'm sure my crappy rams have something to do with it, still love college though), I get to finally watch the greatest sport in the world!! Though the season starts tonight (and I will have versus on while getti... Read More »
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