I’ve had this idea ever since i saw this video a while back …
so would you please welcome Jordan Staal and Evgeni Malkin starring in …
enjoy …
and later today take on Sens around Seven Pee Emm back in Blues …
LETS GO PENS!!!
Archive for January, 2010
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Thursday, January 28th, 2010Lukashenko Welcomes KHL All Star Game To Minsk, Belarus
Thursday, January 28th, 2010KHL All Star Game takes place this Saturday January 30th in Belarus, Minsk. Alexander Lukashenko, the current president of Belarus, apparently is a big hockey fan! He even plays himself!
He is also known as the last dictator of Europe! He has been in power at least since i left Belarus in 1996. That’s 14 years, at least! He is known for controlling the media, suppressing his opposition, secret police such as KGB, and using questionable tactics to remain in power, such as abolishing the constitution’s two-term presidential limit in 2004 elections. While Belarus is in deep economic recession, Lukashenko does not limit funding to build “Ice Castles” all over Belarus, such as Minsk Arena built in 2006, which will host this years KHL All Star Game. This was always the case in USSR, while most of the country was piss poor the capital, Moscow, was dressed in gold. I guess USSR and former republics were always big on their international image.
Anyway, this years KHL game is being hosted in Minsk, Belarus. Last game took place, no where else but on the world famous Red Square, right in front of Kremlin.
Some familiar faces were on ice. One of the most notable and relevant to this blog is Jaromir Jagr. His team won 7:6 aganst team Yashin. Tretiak was present at the game pictured above. So was Marcel Hossa pictured below wearing #81, apparently younger brother of Marian Hossa.
This year everything is pretty much the same. The teams were picked out through voting. Two teams were picked out … Russian team lead by Yashin whose roster looks like this:
Team Yashin (Russian stars)
Goalkeepers: Georgy Gelashvili (Lokomotiv Yaroslavl); Andrei Mezin (Dynamo Minsk)
Defenders: Sergei Zubov (SKA St. Petersburg); Ilya Nikulin (Ak Bars Kazan); Dmitriy Kalinin (Salavat Yulaev Ufa); Anton Babchuk (Avangard Omsk); Konstantin Korneev (CSKA Moscow); Vitaly Atyushov (Metallurg Magnitogorsk)
Forwards: Alexei Yashin (SKA St. Petersburg); Alexander Radulov (Salavat Yulaev Ufa); Alexei Morozov (Ak Bars Kazan); Danis Zaripov (Ak Bars Kazan); Sergei Fedorov (Metallurg Magnitogorsk); Sergei Mozyakin (Atlant Mytischi); Alexei Tereschenko (Ak Bars Kazan); Sergei Zinoviev (Salavat Yulaev Ufa); Denis Parshin (CSKA Moscow)
Versus International team lead by Jaromir Jagr … with the following roster:
Team Jagr (International Stars)
Goalkeepers: Karri Ramo (Avangard Omsk); Michael Garnett (HC MVD)
Defenders: Kevin Dallman (Barys Astana); Sandis Ozolinsh (Dinamo Riga);Martin Strbak (HC MVD); Lasse Kukkonen (Avangard Omsk); Karel Rachunek (Dynamo Moscow); Jaroslav Obsut (Spartak Moscow)
Forwards: Jaromir Jagr (Avangard Omsk); Marcel Hossa (Dinamo Riga); Mattias Weinhandl (Dynamo Moscow); Patrick Thoresen (Salavat Yulaev Ufa); Josef Vasicek (Lokomotiv Yaroslavl); Chris Simon (Vityaz Chekhov); Jiri Hudler (Dynamo Moscow); Ville Peltonen (Dinamo Minsk); Jozef Stumpel (Barys Astana)
KHL has really out done itself this year and actually created official website available in two languages Russian and English. For more information on KHL All Star Game and more cool pictures please visit http://www.khlallstar.ru/en/
LETS GO TEAM JAGR!!!
With Olympic games just around the corner … team Belarus will be present. Wearing Red, Green and White colors. Here is a picture …
The colors come from Belarussian flag which was adopted during USSR era … here is the flag
However, this is not the original Belarussian flag, in fact when USSR broke apart Belarus adopted their old flag which was White, Red, and White. However, once Lukashenko came to power he changed the flag back. In fact there are tons of activists in Belarus that oppose Lukashnko and his dictatorship and want to bring our old flag back, which is part of our history. One such person is Sergei Kovalenko (Сергей Коваленко).
On Jan 7th 2010, in Vitebsk on square of Victory in Belarus, he climbed 35 meter (over 100 feet) Christmas tree and hung the old Belorussian flag above the old soviet-looking star. This is just one way that people are trying to fight Lukashenko’s dictatorship. Here are some pictures!
Sergei was arrested, beaten, and interrogated for 3 days. He is facing up to 6 years in jail. If you know how to read in Russian .. enjoy this story here http://charter97.org/ru/news/2010/1/12/25305/
LETS GO BELARUS!!!
Morning Glory Genotease
Thursday, January 28th, 2010
Shhhhh Referee Visits Foley’s Pub
Wednesday, January 27th, 2010Thanks to MouthFullOfTang for finding this. In my previous post i mentioned that the refs were dining at the Foley’s Pub after the Penguins vs Rangers game. Well apparently one of the refs was no other than Jay Sharrers. You might remember him from the following picture better …
Here is a pic that Shaun … owner of Foley’s Pub posted on his facebook from that night.
“NHL Officials Dennis LaRue, Brad Meier, Brian Mach and Jay Sharrers stop by after the Pens Rangers game for a spot of dinner.”
Lets Go Pens!!!
Evgeniy Konobriy Show
Wednesday, January 27th, 2010I know this is not related to Pittsburgh Penguins but its too epic not to post. Ever heard of Evgeniy Konobriy (Евгений Конобрий)? If you haven’t then chances are you haven’t heard of Evgeniy Konobriy Show! Apparently Evgeniy is a KHL goaltender that plays for Spartak Moscow wearing number 44. He is 24 and was born no where else but Magnitogork and played for Metallurg!
Apparently Evgeni is a big joker and likes to put on a show when he gets first star of the game. Here is one of the outtakes from his show … try to not crap your pants laughing!
Here is another episode from his show … i can’t embed it here but watch it on sovsport.ru … http://www.sovsport.ru/video/gallery-item/1197
Latenight Genotease Or Nightmare Caveman
Wednesday, January 27th, 2010Found these on puck bunny forums …
Pittsburgh Penguins vs New York Rangers – 01-25-2009 – Blog In Pictures
Tuesday, January 26th, 2010
Ohh Say Can You See …
MSG seemed somewhat depressed and down last night. Its like they knew they had no chance against the Penguins. The whole night i was trying to recall how the “Lets Go Rangers” chant goes but no one would help. They wouldn’t even talk sh*t unless they were confronted first. SAD Sad sad times for New York.
Clever Old Man! Now Sit Down … Shut Up … And Watch Your Team Lose.
Our seats surrounded by Rangers fans … lucky jolly fat guy sitting right next to us was undercover Detroit fan with his Ranger buddy, but he swore to cheer for any team playing Rangers … guess he was on our side. Luckily right in front of us was a sign from Dad. We knew we were going to win now!
Another old man to my right … “Since when does Staal play on the same line as Sid?”
Do you see Bill Guerin on the line up or did you miss the Penguins scratches for tonights game, old man? Don’t you have something better to do like go pick out a coffin for yourself?
2 min 47 seconds into the game … Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins’ Chris Conner wearing number 23 took away Rangers will to live. On our feet … “LETS GO PENS!!!” chants … all Ranger fans turn around and stare like there is a naked woman on a pole. Yes I like my team … Yes I cheer when they score … Yes you can suck my … moving on … 1-0
About 3 min later Eric Godard … down … takes him about 5 min to get back to the bench with apparent knee injury. After that …. Yawn … till Dubinsky goes to the box. Penalty killed Pens generate very little on the PP.
First intermission … Pittsburgh Penguins NYC Meetup Group gathers around and blocks halls of MSG. Thats right gotta pay a toll to pass us … THIS IS NY … WE TOLL EVERYTHING! Back to our seats … on the way not a single comment from Rangers fans … sad. I almost wanted to start something but i was with a lady.
During warm-ups … MouthFullOfTang and usbzoso … notice 23 bottom left
Second period … God is not on our side anymore … and has not returned to the bench. Damn it!
I told my jew friend and his AK27 buddy to start praying! However, it does not help!
Who Said Jews Don’t Like Hockey!?
Some minutes later … MAF … shows NY what Statue Of Libery really looks like …
Some more minutes later … Geno to the box …
Rangers can’t generate anything … Geno comes out of the box … Sid feeds him the puck … Geno can’t bury it!
13:04 into second …
2nd almost over … and Tanger almost drops the gloves next to boards … everyone on their feet, cant see whats going on … Jumbotron?
MouthFullOfTang spots a camera guy wearing Rastafari hat … i snap a pic … holy crapsicles … Ray Shero right next to him!
2nd intermission … perfect chance for a beer run … i grab two in authentic Rangers cups … its spewing foam … i am forced to lick it off … wondering how come the Bud Light taste sooo good? Later on after finishing my beer i realize … it wasn’t the beer it was the cup … apparently Rangers beer cups are made in Warren, PA!
According to EmptyNetters … during 2nd intermission … Versus announcer Darren Elliot decides to do an impromtu Elton John impression
I am thinking Thank God he didn’t try Billy Joel impression because he’d have to get boozed up, get into a car, and hit something.
3rd period … Rags fans crying about refs handing out everything to Pens …. ummm how about playing short handed for at least 6 min … SHUT YOUR TRAP!
Penalties are up … Rags still haven’t scored shit … i yell out on top of my lungs … “KILLED IT!!!”
About 4 min later … I told the Jewish guy to pray harder damn it … Russian guy scored his second of the game … i knew this kid had potential when i saw him during pre-season.
Dude in front of me … gets trashed and starts waving like a retard … I am asking him why are you waving? Without going into too much details … he admits he is just retarded … too bad his friend seemed kind of nice.
Few min go by Gaborik goes to the box … I say … if Crosby scores a goal right now i am starting Crosby Sucks chant! Too bad he doesn’t score … Too good MALKIN SCORES!! GENO!!!!!! 2-2. I start doing my Russian dance and chanting LETS GO PENS with Bill Guerin fist pump technique. Some trashed old man behind me tells me to put my hand down. No fockey way! He starts crying so bad i can’t take it … i show him my Sidney Crysby impersonation … i see his eye get filled up with red as he reaches for his beer cup but his daughter restrains him. Aww … i saw more action at my Lafayette High School during lunch breaks. FOOD FIGHT!!!! Sorry dude you failed to amuse me and your daughter wasn’t even hot … its a fail/fail situation.
Less than a min later … Conner again 2-3!!!! I look for the old man … but he knows better … no eye contact. You can see Rangers fans get up and start leaving. Way to have faith in your team!
Dupuis face is looking better then ever … i was hoping they’d help him trim some of his eye brows … didn’t happen.
Empty net … i look for Chris Conner on ice … he is no where to be found … what the hell Dan? Duper finds the puck …
Still about 30 seconds left in the game … but MSG is already empty. Only Pens fans are sticking around.
Time to celebrate …
Somehow some Pens fans find us and its the same guys we took a pic last time we were at MSG for The Pensblog. So we snap another pic. TPB Link
Pic from last game at MSG … undefeated champs!!! TPB Link
After the game … we headed to Foley’s pub to celebrate with other Pens fans. Apparently refs from the game were partying there as well.
Some shots celebrating at Foleys Pub after the game … and i finally got my long awaited beer from Heather … she was not too excited over it!
I was a little constipated … so was Ian … and that lonely Rags fan on the background
Malkin Militia Belt!
All pics from the game … Enjoy!
Video Highlights …
Late Night Genotease And Maxy Talby
Monday, January 25th, 2010
Thanks GhostWalker40!
LETS GO PENS!!!
Pens And Dads Head To NYC – Penguin Power Play Drinking Game
Monday, January 25th, 2010Sid vs Max vs Dryer … Part II
Head coach Dan Bylsma recorded his 50th career coaching win yesterday against the Philadelphia Flyers as the two teams battled at the Wachovia Center. Pens players dads watched as this physical game unfolded. Bodies flying everywhere … line brawl … Letang Sex Hair fight … frustraded Geno … obnoxious Carcillo and Hartnell … in other words a typical Pens vs Flyers game. To a big disappointment of some Pens Fans that were playing the new “Penguin Power Play Drinking Game” pens were able to score 2 power play goals, Gonchar (8) and Cooke (11) which was enough to win 2-1 thanks to our amazing penalty kill unit giving Flyers only 1-for-9 on PP. Thanks Tony Granato and Mike Yeo!
If you haven’t heard of the new “Penguin Power Play Drinking Game” well then here are the rules … and i have to remind you … please drink responsibly!
- For every failed, forced back door pass to Alex Goligoski from Crosby or Malkin, take a drink!
- For every fanned shot in front of the net by Bill Guerin, take a drink!
- For every failed entry into the other team’s zone, take a drink!
- For every 30 second span of time without a shot attempt… finish your beer!
Pascal Dupuis was back after missing game against Washington Capitals and had 37 stitches above his right eye.
Line brawl anyone?
Speaking of brawls you might remember the KHL bench clearing brawl in which Jaromir Jagr was involved between two Russian teams Vityaz Chekhov and Avangard Omsk. Well some more exciting news coming from Russia … apparently all the Russian 9-year-olds are Goons! Here is a video …
Funny stuff. While we are on the theme of fighting … Letang Sex Hair Fight anyone!? Who knew Tanger could wrestle?! Poor Darroll Powe!
Later on that game Darroll Powe almost got a Russian taste of Geno who had 1 assist this game! Trust me Powe you don’t want to try any.
Speaking of fighters … did anyone see Eric Godard on ice?! He was pretty invisible for me. His TOI was 2:44 and no fights! Some speculations are going around that he might be playing his last games as a Penguin in the coming weeks. Main reason? Teams like Devils proving their success in the league without enforcer. Washington let go Brashear and are sitting on the top of the East. There are talks of adding another winger (Ray Whitney) before the trade deadline but no space on the roster.
Speaking of trade deadlines … Pens have had talks with Carolina regarding defenseman Andrew Alberts. He is 28, 6-4, 220lbs, has 6 points on the season and is an impressive minus-1 on a Hurricanes team that has given up 167 goals. Alberts would definitively add to some needed toughness on ice for Pens.
Doesn’t NHL shop disappoint you at times!? Where the hell is team Belarus gear?!? HELLO?!?! ANYBODY THERE?! http://shop.nhl.com/family/index.jsp?categoryId=3998724
Sick Penguins Tattoo anyone? This belongs to a Pens Warrior Jonathan W.
So Pens are headed to NYC to play Rangers and I am going to MSG with MouthFullOfTang to watch the game and hopefully meet some Pens dads. Rangers just got all beat up by Flyers. One fight worth mentioning … Carcillo vs Gaborik. Reaction of head coach of Rangers, John Tortorella, was … “There’s no honor in that.” Tortorella is pretty outspoken and was upset at Larry Brooks writer for New York Post who apparently made some sarcastic remarks in his article towards Wade Redden. Ready for funny video? You could fast forward to 2:07.
Brooks: Should one of your guys have taken a third man out?
Tortorella: I’m not going to answer any questions from you.
Brooks: You’re not?
Tortorella: No.
Brooks: Oh, good. I’ll speculate.
Tortorella: You’ll speculate? Be as sarcastic as you can be, as you usually are.
Brooks: I will, I will.
Tortorella: Go right ahead.
Brooks: So should one of your guys have taken a third man out?
Tortorella: I said I’m not answering any of your questions. Have you ever fought before?
Brooks: Yes. Why, are you challenging me now?
Tortorella: No, no, I’m not challenging you. You know, [Wade] Redden sticks up for his teammates the other night and you come out with some sarcastic article.
Brooks: It was funny.
Tortorella: It was funny? You were probably beat up on the bus stop most of the time.
Brooks: You’re a great representative of the city.
Tortorella: Just go stand somewhere else.
ROFL!!! LETS GO PENS!!!
Matt Cooke’s Family Tattoo
Thursday, January 21st, 2010After Matt Cooke “flattened” (read as Tavares dived) Tavares in retaliation to hit on Sidney Crosby earlier on Tusday night in the 6-4 win, Steigy said: “The law of the jungle is something that Matt Cooke knows extremely well.” Here is the best part about Cooke, apparently he is an awesome family man. Cooke said, “… If you don’t have family, you have nothing.” Apparently, he considers Pittsburgh Penguins his family and is willing to put his head on the line to stick up for them. Check out this video …
If you missed it while Matt Cooke is enjoying that delicious gatorade you can see he has a tattoo on his arm, do not worry, i missed it the first time too! But thanks to Jessica for bring it to my attention I have taken upon myself a libery to investigate and take a hi-res screenshot just for you, click on the pic below.
I have “digitally enchanced” (a fancy word for photoshoped) close up of the tattoo … here ya go!
Further investigation proved that he indeed has a tattoo on his arm and upper ribcage. ” … Skin Graffix, where Matt got his tattoos … family’s initials on his arms …” Thanks Hockey Hall Of Fame! So the members of his family are his wife Michelle and his kids Jackson, Reece and Gabby. His tatto clearly shows Initials of M on the top, G on the bottom-left, and J and R made into one on the bottom-right. Enjoy!
LETS GO PENS!!!
Evgeni ‘Geno’ Malkin – Made In USSR
Wednesday, January 20th, 2010Some outtakes of Geno playing for team Russia! Found this video on Russian version of YouTube.
Lets Go Pens!!!
A Day With Dan Bylsma
Wednesday, January 20th, 2010Ever wondered what it would be like to be head coach of Pittsburgh Penguins? Not just any head coach but Dan Bylsma aka Disco Dan! Thanks to GhostWalker40 for posting these videos we get an inside view of HCDB’s daily routine at home. Enjoy!
LETS GO PENS!!!
Evgeni Malkin’s Hibernation Is Over With The 5th Career Hat Trick
Tuesday, January 19th, 2010Geno Stretching Before The Game … Thanks Lisa R.
Well if you thought that Geno was back last game against the Canucks where he scored a goal off his skate then you probably haven’t seen Geno play much. We all know he has way more potential to score BIG! Tonight he did just that coming out of his winter hibernation with a 5th career hat trick.
Few minutes before the game started … twitter madness began … and i had an interesting run in with Kristiana B.
It must run in the family! She even had her dog cheering for Geno to get a hat trick. I am not going to mention that i promised to make love to Kristiana if Geno got a hat trick. Putting that on this blog would be completely classless.
Here is video of Malkinator in action …
Other highlights of the game worth mentioning … Sidney Crosby with a MONSTER 6 points this game, 2 goals and 4 assists! Wow! BillyG aka Porn Stache also gets a goal and an assist. 4 Power Play Goals this game … Mike Yeo doesn’t mind not having that much hair anymore as long as Pens keep this up.
This is how its done ladies and gentleman … if this was my fantasy roster i’d be rockin’ tonight!
Kristiana B
Not everything went as smooth as we hoped, Andy Sutton drilled Pascal Dupuis into the boards behind the Islanders net. Dupuis laid there prone on the ice bleeding. Luckily, Dupuis was able to stand up and get off the ice. The crowd give him a well-deserved ovation. Sutton gets a major penalty for boarding and is tossed from the contest. I hope Dupuis is ok.
Massive Johnson was taking care of business while MAF is out with fractured finger.
Lets check up on how our friend Rob Rossi is doing right now …
Afternoon Delight Genotease For Rob Rossi
Tuesday, January 19th, 2010Rossi, who needs Petr Sykora when you can sign Sergei Fedorov?!? Hello?! Fedorov holds a record for most goals by a Russian-born NHL player!
Pens vs Isles tonight at 7:30 pm EST
LETS GO PENS!!!
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