I’ve never been one for video games (as Mr. Pants sits across the room yelling at his StarCraft squadron).  But if I were going to play, it would be NHL 11.  Captain Howdoyoupronouncethat, Jonathan Toews and fan favorite Patrick Kane (who made my ultimate dream come true by bringing the Cup to a Jimmy Buffett concert) were on hand at the NHL Store in NYC for the launch of the game:

These two look like they should be borrowing your biology homework and nervous about meeting your dad when they pick you up for the prom.  Is the whole NHL 17 years old?  Anyway, they’re clearly having a great summer of Cup revelry and I am happy for them!

Skip to the 5 minute mark for the trick shot competition (official video here).  I am impressed – the number of fans, or at least tourists, standing around watching is solid.  It’s not The Today Show, but I was at the NHL store three weeks ago and was literally the only person in there.  (Mr. Pants was not around to buy me the awesome Whalers zip-up I really wanted.)

Worst Beard vs. Best Mullet

Fun fact: When you type in “Jonathan T”, Google suggests “Jonathan Toews” first and “Jonathan Taylor Thomas” second.  Who is still Googling JTT?!

Pants' favorite thing of all time ever.