on the way to ending the season on a sour note, there is still a lot to look forward to in 2010. One of those things is of course, Tommy Hansen.
Upper Deck will have autographed rookie cards of the Braves' phenom in the following sets: 2009 MLB Ballpark Collection (currently out), SP Authentic (early October); Sweet Spot Materials (end of October); and MLB Ultimate (mid-Dec.).
I hope to have some more card news in the future.
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Thrashers win season opener
This is for the hockey fans out there, and I know there are a couple.
THRASHERS 6, LIGHTNING 3
OCTOBER 3, 2009 at PHILIPS ARENA
Thrashers Scoring Summary
Per(Time) Goal(Assists)
1(8:20) Kovalchuk(1)(Little(1),Kubina(1))EV
1(11:23) Salmela(1)(Boulton(1),Thorburn(1))EV
2(9:01) Bogosian(1)(Peverley(1),Enstrom(1))EV
2(12:42) Peverley(1)(Kane(1))EV
3(11:52) Peverley(2)(Kovalchuk(1),Afinogenov(1)PP
3(13:15) Kovalchuk(2)(Little(2),Enstrom(2))EV
Scoring by Period
ATL: 2 – 2 – 2 –- 6
TB : 0 - 2 – 1 -- 3
Shots by Period
ATL: 8 - 10 – 19 –- 28
TB : 12 – 13 – 14 –- 39
Special Teams
ATL: PP – 1/2 PK – 2/3
TB : PP – 1/3 PK – 1/2
* The Thrashers opened their 2009-10 NHL regular-season schedule tonight, defeating the Southeast Division-rival Tampa Bay Lightning 6-3 in front of a sold-out crowd at Philips Arena … The Thrashers have now won two straight season-opening games and hold an all-time record of 4-5-1 on opening night.
* Captain Ilya Kovalchuk (2g,1a) and forward Rich Peverley (2g,1a) led the way for the Thrashers offense, earning three points apiece in the victory … Kovalchuk opened the game’s scoring in the first period and put the finishing touches on the Lightning with the game’s last goal midway through the third.
* Forward Bryan Little and defenseman Tobias Enstrom tied for the team lead with two assists each … Little assisted on both of Kovalchuk’s goals.
* Rookie forward Evander Kane picked up the lone assist on Peverley’s first goal, becoming the first Thrasher to record a point in his NHL debut since Bryan Little scored a goal in the first game of the 2006-07 campaign.
* Several other Thrashers found their way on to the score sheet tonight, including: Zach Bogosian (1g), Anssi Salmela (1g), Chris Thorburn (1a), Eric Boulton (1a), Maxim Afinogenov (1a) and Pavel Kubina (1a).
* Goaltender Ondrej Pavelec made the first opening-night start of his NHL career and stopped 36-of-39 shots en route to being named the game’s Third Star … Mike Smith allowed six goals on 28 shots in the defeat for Tampa Bay.
* The Thrashers will return to action on Thursday, Oct. 8 when they begin a five-game road stretch in St. Louis (8 p.m., 680 The Fan, SportSouth (HD)).
THRASHERS 6, LIGHTNING 3
OCTOBER 3, 2009 at PHILIPS ARENA
Thrashers Scoring Summary
Per(Time) Goal(Assists)
1(8:20) Kovalchuk(1)(Little(1),Kubina(1))EV
1(11:23) Salmela(1)(Boulton(1),Thorburn(1))EV
2(9:01) Bogosian(1)(Peverley(1),Enstrom(1))EV
2(12:42) Peverley(1)(Kane(1))EV
3(11:52) Peverley(2)(Kovalchuk(1),Afinogenov(1)PP
3(13:15) Kovalchuk(2)(Little(2),Enstrom(2))EV
Scoring by Period
ATL: 2 – 2 – 2 –- 6
TB : 0 - 2 – 1 -- 3
Shots by Period
ATL: 8 - 10 – 19 –- 28
TB : 12 – 13 – 14 –- 39
Special Teams
ATL: PP – 1/2 PK – 2/3
TB : PP – 1/3 PK – 1/2
* The Thrashers opened their 2009-10 NHL regular-season schedule tonight, defeating the Southeast Division-rival Tampa Bay Lightning 6-3 in front of a sold-out crowd at Philips Arena … The Thrashers have now won two straight season-opening games and hold an all-time record of 4-5-1 on opening night.
* Captain Ilya Kovalchuk (2g,1a) and forward Rich Peverley (2g,1a) led the way for the Thrashers offense, earning three points apiece in the victory … Kovalchuk opened the game’s scoring in the first period and put the finishing touches on the Lightning with the game’s last goal midway through the third.
* Forward Bryan Little and defenseman Tobias Enstrom tied for the team lead with two assists each … Little assisted on both of Kovalchuk’s goals.
* Rookie forward Evander Kane picked up the lone assist on Peverley’s first goal, becoming the first Thrasher to record a point in his NHL debut since Bryan Little scored a goal in the first game of the 2006-07 campaign.
* Several other Thrashers found their way on to the score sheet tonight, including: Zach Bogosian (1g), Anssi Salmela (1g), Chris Thorburn (1a), Eric Boulton (1a), Maxim Afinogenov (1a) and Pavel Kubina (1a).
* Goaltender Ondrej Pavelec made the first opening-night start of his NHL career and stopped 36-of-39 shots en route to being named the game’s Third Star … Mike Smith allowed six goals on 28 shots in the defeat for Tampa Bay.
* The Thrashers will return to action on Thursday, Oct. 8 when they begin a five-game road stretch in St. Louis (8 p.m., 680 The Fan, SportSouth (HD)).
I forgot to mention in my last post...
A lot of folks have asked me what do I do on Friday nights now.
Well when I am not covering a Tiftarea home football game, I am here at office trying to find out scores of games in the area, while I finish my work on the Saturday news pages.
I like my current role as the news editor, but I must admit I do miss going to a game each Friday night. There is nothing more exciting and emotional than a high school football game, and it is something that always made my job...well not seem like a job.
But even though I am here at the office, I would still appreciate hearing reports from the teams in the Tiftarea. I am here every Friday night, and anyone can call me with reports on their team.
The number is 382-4321, and my extension is 1911.
Well when I am not covering a Tiftarea home football game, I am here at office trying to find out scores of games in the area, while I finish my work on the Saturday news pages.
I like my current role as the news editor, but I must admit I do miss going to a game each Friday night. There is nothing more exciting and emotional than a high school football game, and it is something that always made my job...well not seem like a job.
But even though I am here at the office, I would still appreciate hearing reports from the teams in the Tiftarea. I am here every Friday night, and anyone can call me with reports on their team.
The number is 382-4321, and my extension is 1911.
some things never change
I have been writing about high school sports for 26 of my 42 years or 61.9 percent of my life (thank you calculator on computer).
During that time I have seen countless homecoming football games, and some things never change about them.
Take Friday night's game between Tiftarea Academy and Southwest Georgia Academy, for instance.
I get to the stadium and first thing I notice is the smell of charcoal in the air as the grills are going for tailgates and for concession stands. I walk up and there is a line stretching around the Tiftarea field house to get into the game. (Mind you this is maybe 10 minutes before the game actually begins.)
Walk into the stadium and you see parents and cheerleaders selling raffle tickets (this time for a 12-layer chocolate cake), and as usual I can't afford to buy one. Like I told the folks though hit me up again at the next home game.
The home team then comes out and is all fired up and ready to go. That usually means they will run over the hapless opponent that some teams always schedule for homecoming. But, it also can mean the home team is ready to roll against a very good team that sometimes is scheduled for homecoming due to a scheduling conflict or just the fact there are no Charleston Southerns a high school team can schedule.
In Tiftarea's case Friday, SGA was a very formidable homecoming foe. The game itself saw the Warriors of SGA run out to a big 21-6 lead. But the homecoming crowd put a spark into the Panthers and Tiftarea came back to within one point in the second half.
Oops wait I almost forgot something the halftime crowning of the queen(s), depending on the school.
The ladies all come out in spectacular dresses and most of the time their fathers are all beaming with pride as they escort them on the field. (Friday did see a nice touch as a little brother was the escort.)
The queen from the previous year then comes out and presents the new queen with her sash and tiara. Friday saw Lynley Grace McCullough give the new queen, Sam Koran, the title.
Then there is countless pictures, and you can always see what great jobs the dentists of the queens do as the smiles are always perfect.
Anyway, back to the game, the Panthers did stage a strong comeback, but the Warriors emerged with a 35-26 win at the end.
Tiftarea was down, but the Panthers still have a lot of season left, and who knows there could be a playoff rematch down the road.
But the Panthers' comeback attempt was a great one, and I am sure all of the Tiftarea alumni that came home were happy that the 2009 team showed a fighting spirit.
Unfortuately for me I won't see another Tiftarea (or high school period) play again until the regular season finale at home against Valwood on Oct. 30.
But, I am sure there will be more charcoal burned and more cakes raffled that night, as well.
During that time I have seen countless homecoming football games, and some things never change about them.
Take Friday night's game between Tiftarea Academy and Southwest Georgia Academy, for instance.
I get to the stadium and first thing I notice is the smell of charcoal in the air as the grills are going for tailgates and for concession stands. I walk up and there is a line stretching around the Tiftarea field house to get into the game. (Mind you this is maybe 10 minutes before the game actually begins.)
Walk into the stadium and you see parents and cheerleaders selling raffle tickets (this time for a 12-layer chocolate cake), and as usual I can't afford to buy one. Like I told the folks though hit me up again at the next home game.
The home team then comes out and is all fired up and ready to go. That usually means they will run over the hapless opponent that some teams always schedule for homecoming. But, it also can mean the home team is ready to roll against a very good team that sometimes is scheduled for homecoming due to a scheduling conflict or just the fact there are no Charleston Southerns a high school team can schedule.
In Tiftarea's case Friday, SGA was a very formidable homecoming foe. The game itself saw the Warriors of SGA run out to a big 21-6 lead. But the homecoming crowd put a spark into the Panthers and Tiftarea came back to within one point in the second half.
Oops wait I almost forgot something the halftime crowning of the queen(s), depending on the school.
The ladies all come out in spectacular dresses and most of the time their fathers are all beaming with pride as they escort them on the field. (Friday did see a nice touch as a little brother was the escort.)
The queen from the previous year then comes out and presents the new queen with her sash and tiara. Friday saw Lynley Grace McCullough give the new queen, Sam Koran, the title.
Then there is countless pictures, and you can always see what great jobs the dentists of the queens do as the smiles are always perfect.
Anyway, back to the game, the Panthers did stage a strong comeback, but the Warriors emerged with a 35-26 win at the end.
Tiftarea was down, but the Panthers still have a lot of season left, and who knows there could be a playoff rematch down the road.
But the Panthers' comeback attempt was a great one, and I am sure all of the Tiftarea alumni that came home were happy that the 2009 team showed a fighting spirit.
Unfortuately for me I won't see another Tiftarea (or high school period) play again until the regular season finale at home against Valwood on Oct. 30.
But, I am sure there will be more charcoal burned and more cakes raffled that night, as well.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
I promise...!!
Things have been hectic for me in the past couple of months, but I will be on here more in the future.
I hope to keep you informed on things going on around the Southeast, and I will also put my two cents worth in on other stuff, as well.
One thing I do want to mention is that I will be helping the Atlanta Falcons in choosing their high school football coaches of the year again. It's a honor, and fun too.
Anyway I will have more stuff up in the next couple of days, including stuff from Disney World, Universal and (I hope) Sea World.
I am also going to try to get some info on the new movie Zombieland, since it was filmed just down the interstate in Valdosta at Wild Adventures.
Horror movies aren't exactly my cup of tea, so I probably won't see it, but it is still neat to know things I have seen in person will be on the big screen.
Anyway I will talk to you more soon.
I hope to keep you informed on things going on around the Southeast, and I will also put my two cents worth in on other stuff, as well.
One thing I do want to mention is that I will be helping the Atlanta Falcons in choosing their high school football coaches of the year again. It's a honor, and fun too.
Anyway I will have more stuff up in the next couple of days, including stuff from Disney World, Universal and (I hope) Sea World.
I am also going to try to get some info on the new movie Zombieland, since it was filmed just down the interstate in Valdosta at Wild Adventures.
Horror movies aren't exactly my cup of tea, so I probably won't see it, but it is still neat to know things I have seen in person will be on the big screen.
Anyway I will talk to you more soon.
big events coming to Universal Orlando
I would love to go down one more time this year, so if anyone needs an extra guy I work cheap :-)
Concert Series Features Mannheim Steamroller, Chris Isaak, Natalie Cole
Holidays Begin Dec. 5 and Run Through Jan. 1
ORLANDO, Fla.(October 1, 2009)– Universal Orlando Resort brings music home for the holidays this year as it kicks off a brand-new holiday concert series featuring Christmas-music mega-sensation Mannheim Steamroller and chart-topping artists Natalie Cole and Chris Isaak.
The concerts are an entirely new way to experience the holidays at Universal – and add to the already beloved Grinchmas celebration at Universal’s Islands of Adventure and the Macy’s Holiday Parade at Universal Studios.
“Music is a powerful part of the holidays – and we are creating a great, new way for families to enjoy the holidays together,” said Jim Timon, senior vice president of entertainment for Universal Orlando Resort. “Whether it’s an exciting parade, a heart-warming Grinchmas show or a joyful concert – there will be something for everyone to enjoy this holiday season.”
Holidaycelebrations at Universal Orlando Resort begin Dec. 5 and run through Jan. 1. Mannheim Steamroller – the iconic holiday music masters who have sold more than 30 million albums worldwide – performs at Universal Studios on Dec. 5. Chris Isaak performs on Dec. 12 and Natalie Cole performs on Dec. 19. Each concert begins after that night’s Macy’s Holiday Parade. Natalie Cole and Chris Isaak will perform a mix of holiday classics along with their most popular hits.
The performances will take place at the new Music Plaza – a brand-new, state-of-the-art, outdoor permanent concert venue located in the heart of the Universal Studios theme park.
The Macy’s Holiday Parade at Universal Studios features the world-renowned balloons and floats from Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. In addition to the parade, Universal Studios guests can enjoy performances by marching bands from across the country, a nightly Christmas tree lighting, andspecially themed holiday shows including The Blues Brothers, Woody Woodpecker’s Kidzone and Barney.
At Islands of Adventure, the popular Dr. Seuss book “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” is brought to life in Grinchmas, a live stage show featuring an original recorded musical score by Mannheim Steamroller. During the show, six songs are performed by a live cast, including The Grinch and The Whos from Whoville. As a part of the Grinchmas celebration, guests will also have the opportunity to meet The Grinch.
The celebration continues at the three on-site hotels at Universal Orlando–Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Hard Rock Hotel and Loews Royal Pacific Resort–all of which will glisten with holiday decorations. Hotel guests will be immersed in the spirit of the season with tree-lighting ceremonies, special musical performances, holiday “dive-in” movie presentations and holiday dining events. Loews Portofino Bay Hotel kicks off the season on Friday, November 27 with 'Holiday Harbor Nights', a wine tasting, food and jazz celebration on the piazza. Hard Rock Hotel welcomes Santa to the Kitchen restaurant on Fridays in December and Loews Royal Pacific Resort rings in the new year with ALOHA 2010, a New Year's Eve celebration.
Guests can also enjoy the holiday cheer at CityWalk with decorations, live music on the plaza stage and strolling entertainment on select dates throughout the event.
All holiday entertainment – including the Mannheim Steamroller concert, is included as part of admission to Universal Studios or Islands of Adventure.
All holiday entertainment – including the Mannheim Steamroller concert, is included as part of admission to Universal Studios or Islands of Adventure.
NEW HOLIDAY CONCERT SERIES AT UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RESORT COMBINES WITH GRINCHMAS, MACY’S HOLIDAY PARADE TO CREATE MORE HOLIDAY ENTERTAINMENT THAN EVER
Concert Series Features Mannheim Steamroller, Chris Isaak, Natalie Cole
Holidays Begin Dec. 5 and Run Through Jan. 1
ORLANDO, Fla.(October 1, 2009)– Universal Orlando Resort brings music home for the holidays this year as it kicks off a brand-new holiday concert series featuring Christmas-music mega-sensation Mannheim Steamroller and chart-topping artists Natalie Cole and Chris Isaak.
The concerts are an entirely new way to experience the holidays at Universal – and add to the already beloved Grinchmas celebration at Universal’s Islands of Adventure and the Macy’s Holiday Parade at Universal Studios.
“Music is a powerful part of the holidays – and we are creating a great, new way for families to enjoy the holidays together,” said Jim Timon, senior vice president of entertainment for Universal Orlando Resort. “Whether it’s an exciting parade, a heart-warming Grinchmas show or a joyful concert – there will be something for everyone to enjoy this holiday season.”
Holidaycelebrations at Universal Orlando Resort begin Dec. 5 and run through Jan. 1. Mannheim Steamroller – the iconic holiday music masters who have sold more than 30 million albums worldwide – performs at Universal Studios on Dec. 5. Chris Isaak performs on Dec. 12 and Natalie Cole performs on Dec. 19. Each concert begins after that night’s Macy’s Holiday Parade. Natalie Cole and Chris Isaak will perform a mix of holiday classics along with their most popular hits.
The performances will take place at the new Music Plaza – a brand-new, state-of-the-art, outdoor permanent concert venue located in the heart of the Universal Studios theme park.
The Macy’s Holiday Parade at Universal Studios features the world-renowned balloons and floats from Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. In addition to the parade, Universal Studios guests can enjoy performances by marching bands from across the country, a nightly Christmas tree lighting, andspecially themed holiday shows including The Blues Brothers, Woody Woodpecker’s Kidzone and Barney.
At Islands of Adventure, the popular Dr. Seuss book “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” is brought to life in Grinchmas, a live stage show featuring an original recorded musical score by Mannheim Steamroller. During the show, six songs are performed by a live cast, including The Grinch and The Whos from Whoville. As a part of the Grinchmas celebration, guests will also have the opportunity to meet The Grinch.
The celebration continues at the three on-site hotels at Universal Orlando–Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Hard Rock Hotel and Loews Royal Pacific Resort–all of which will glisten with holiday decorations. Hotel guests will be immersed in the spirit of the season with tree-lighting ceremonies, special musical performances, holiday “dive-in” movie presentations and holiday dining events. Loews Portofino Bay Hotel kicks off the season on Friday, November 27 with 'Holiday Harbor Nights', a wine tasting, food and jazz celebration on the piazza. Hard Rock Hotel welcomes Santa to the Kitchen restaurant on Fridays in December and Loews Royal Pacific Resort rings in the new year with ALOHA 2010, a New Year's Eve celebration.
Guests can also enjoy the holiday cheer at CityWalk with decorations, live music on the plaza stage and strolling entertainment on select dates throughout the event.
All holiday entertainment – including the Mannheim Steamroller concert, is included as part of admission to Universal Studios or Islands of Adventure.
All holiday entertainment – including the Mannheim Steamroller concert, is included as part of admission to Universal Studios or Islands of Adventure.
this is for the folks out there that like the Thrashers
Atlanta Thrashers Announce 2009-10 Team Captains
Kovalchuk Returns as Captain; Bogosian and Hainsey join Armstrong and Kozlov as Alternates
The Atlanta Thrashers have announced their captains for the 2009-10 season. Ilya Kovalchuk, who was named Captain on Jan. 11, 2009, will begin his first full season in that role. Forwards Colby Armstrong and Vyacheslav Kozlov return as Alternate Captains and are joined by defensemen Zach Bogosian and Ron Hainsey.
Kovalchuk, selected first overall in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft, enters his eighth NHL season with 557 career-points (297 goals, 260 assists) in 545 NHL games, including 105 career power play goals and 37 career game-winning goals. The three-time NHL All-Star holds multiple franchise records, including goals (297), games played (545) assists (260) and shots on goal (1,999).
Bogosian, who was selected fourth overall in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft, tallied 19 points (nine goals, 10 assists) in 47 games last season. He led the NHL rookie defensemen with nine goals and finished third overall in points among rookies, despite missing significant time due to injury. He also finished the season with a rookie-leading plus-11 rating.
Hainsey signed with the Thrashers in July 2008 and set career-highs in assists (33) and points (39) in 81 games last season. He has tallied 124 points (26 goals, 98 assists) in 326 NHL games with the Canadiens, Blue Jackets and Thrashers.
Kozlov is a 17-year NHL veteran with two Stanley Cup Championships with the Detroit Red Wings. He has registered 827 points (348 goals, 479 assists) in 1,127 NHL games with the Red Wings, Sabres and Thrashers. Since coming to Atlanta on June 22, 2002, Kozlov has appeared in 482 games with the Thrashers, tallying 390 points (137 goals, 253 assists).
Since joining the Thrashers on Feb. 26, 2008 in a trade with Pittsburgh, Armstrong has tallied 51 points (26 goals, 25 assists) in 100 games. Armstrong set a career-high last season with 22 goals and matched his career-high in points with 40. He has appeared in five playoff games, all with Pittsburgh, and recorded one assist.
Atlanta Thrashers Season Tickets for the 2009-10 regular season start as low as $10 per game and are available by visiting atlantathrashers.com or calling (866) 715-1500.
Kovalchuk Returns as Captain; Bogosian and Hainsey join Armstrong and Kozlov as Alternates
The Atlanta Thrashers have announced their captains for the 2009-10 season. Ilya Kovalchuk, who was named Captain on Jan. 11, 2009, will begin his first full season in that role. Forwards Colby Armstrong and Vyacheslav Kozlov return as Alternate Captains and are joined by defensemen Zach Bogosian and Ron Hainsey.
Kovalchuk, selected first overall in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft, enters his eighth NHL season with 557 career-points (297 goals, 260 assists) in 545 NHL games, including 105 career power play goals and 37 career game-winning goals. The three-time NHL All-Star holds multiple franchise records, including goals (297), games played (545) assists (260) and shots on goal (1,999).
Bogosian, who was selected fourth overall in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft, tallied 19 points (nine goals, 10 assists) in 47 games last season. He led the NHL rookie defensemen with nine goals and finished third overall in points among rookies, despite missing significant time due to injury. He also finished the season with a rookie-leading plus-11 rating.
Hainsey signed with the Thrashers in July 2008 and set career-highs in assists (33) and points (39) in 81 games last season. He has tallied 124 points (26 goals, 98 assists) in 326 NHL games with the Canadiens, Blue Jackets and Thrashers.
Kozlov is a 17-year NHL veteran with two Stanley Cup Championships with the Detroit Red Wings. He has registered 827 points (348 goals, 479 assists) in 1,127 NHL games with the Red Wings, Sabres and Thrashers. Since coming to Atlanta on June 22, 2002, Kozlov has appeared in 482 games with the Thrashers, tallying 390 points (137 goals, 253 assists).
Since joining the Thrashers on Feb. 26, 2008 in a trade with Pittsburgh, Armstrong has tallied 51 points (26 goals, 25 assists) in 100 games. Armstrong set a career-high last season with 22 goals and matched his career-high in points with 40. He has appeared in five playoff games, all with Pittsburgh, and recorded one assist.
Atlanta Thrashers Season Tickets for the 2009-10 regular season start as low as $10 per game and are available by visiting atlantathrashers.com or calling (866) 715-1500.
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