bjhunnicutt
04-13-2005, 02:11 PM
As posted on the Kootenay Ice Bd. this hour:
The Coronary Kids and their opponents
April 13 2005 at 1:03 PM bjhunnicutt (no login)
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"Life isn't measured by the # of breaths we take but moreso by the moments that take our breath away."
Said it before but can't [nor would I be so foolish as to want to] shake this feeling of awe I have when considering the lofty level of success these boys have enjoyed this season. And the best part is, they're taking us all along for the ride!
Chipper repeatedly now has correctly said that if ya take away the empty netters the whole series was a collection of one goal margins. Our boys had to dig deep and the Tips gave them hell at every turn.
When considering the two combatants as entities, I saw the series as character, systems and skill vs. character and systems.
Ice followers are of course celebrating today and when one looks at the posts on the white bd. and WHL Fans, it's interesting to see that so are the Silvertip supporters. Easy to understand the joy in Iceville but what is happening in Everett doesn't conform with conventional standards. Thing is nobody can make you feel bad without your permission, and a great many of Tip fans see the sport through eyes that appreciate the game less for the outcome than they do for the show they just witnessed.
Heard that the Tips organization refer to themselve and their fans as family. If their actions align with their message it would explain why fans so love their team and the caring was so much in evidence [saw the web cast]in the emotional outporing amongst and towards their mates during their last few moments on the Ice last night.
He's been maligned for his unconventional style and excentricities in the series [and I believe at least some of the criticism has been warranted] but Kevin C. has earned my respect for bringing together his charges in such an extraordinary fashion. Leaders who can do this are often seen as "flakes" by the casual observer. One can hardly argue with the success he's enjoyed since taking the reigns.
Good luck to the Tips next season, and good to meet several of your faithful during their visit. BJ
The Coronary Kids and their opponents
April 13 2005 at 1:03 PM bjhunnicutt (no login)
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"Life isn't measured by the # of breaths we take but moreso by the moments that take our breath away."
Said it before but can't [nor would I be so foolish as to want to] shake this feeling of awe I have when considering the lofty level of success these boys have enjoyed this season. And the best part is, they're taking us all along for the ride!
Chipper repeatedly now has correctly said that if ya take away the empty netters the whole series was a collection of one goal margins. Our boys had to dig deep and the Tips gave them hell at every turn.
When considering the two combatants as entities, I saw the series as character, systems and skill vs. character and systems.
Ice followers are of course celebrating today and when one looks at the posts on the white bd. and WHL Fans, it's interesting to see that so are the Silvertip supporters. Easy to understand the joy in Iceville but what is happening in Everett doesn't conform with conventional standards. Thing is nobody can make you feel bad without your permission, and a great many of Tip fans see the sport through eyes that appreciate the game less for the outcome than they do for the show they just witnessed.
Heard that the Tips organization refer to themselve and their fans as family. If their actions align with their message it would explain why fans so love their team and the caring was so much in evidence [saw the web cast]in the emotional outporing amongst and towards their mates during their last few moments on the Ice last night.
He's been maligned for his unconventional style and excentricities in the series [and I believe at least some of the criticism has been warranted] but Kevin C. has earned my respect for bringing together his charges in such an extraordinary fashion. Leaders who can do this are often seen as "flakes" by the casual observer. One can hardly argue with the success he's enjoyed since taking the reigns.
Good luck to the Tips next season, and good to meet several of your faithful during their visit. BJ