I seem to have failed, through all the posts and games and screaming fits, to truly appreciate one aspect of hockey’s influence on my life: stress relief. Sure I get worked up about the games – rip a pillow, maybe throw a shoe – but it vents all my work frustration at the same time. […]
Here’s Chocolate Iced, with an update on the bane of our existence, the NHL Lockout. The NHL has made a new offer to the NHLPA in an attempt to re-start negotiations and put an end to a lockout that threatens the entire 2012-2013. With many NHL players already active in other professional leagues around the world, […]
Long before this happened, Berlin was one of my favorite cities I’ve ever visited. Now… Gingeroux and Legolas have arrived in Berlin play for the Ice Bears (that’s Eisbaren for those of you translating at home). They’ve begun practicing with the team. I’ve begun wondering when Coca-Cola is going to sue someone for making their […]
You might be our only hope. Today is Mario Lemieux’s 47th birthday. While I’m not in the habit of liking any owners during a lockout, I have to do something to celebrate Le Magnifque’s existence and the fact that pushing 50, he’s still super foxy. If you’re old like we are, Mario Lemieux has been […]
There are two men who work in the WUYS offices… Or rather one man and one very adorable intern. Chocolate Iced is the sole voice of reason in this estrogen-filled den of hockey immorality. While he might not post often, when he does, he brings a certain wisdom and insight that we appreciate and value. […]