I have a very unique opportunity to play vs some NHL Alumni

[the_only_turek_fan]

My company is hosting a charity game vs. some NHL Alumni on November 9th at the Saddledome. The company is raising money for 3 charities and they are auctioning off 17 roster spots. Bidding starts at $200.00 a piece and is for employees only.

I have sent an email to the organizer to find out who might be on the Alumni roster, but still I think it might be a cool thing to do. I have never played on the Saddledome ice before, and the money does go to charity.

Should be a interesting night if I do win a roster spot.

[Looger]

you guys hiring?

<kidding>

i can't skate.

[ken0042]

Originally Posted by Looger

i can't skate.

Hey, that never stopped me from playing hockey!

TOTF- let us know what the charity is. If it's worthwhile I might be inclined to make a donation to the "Send TOTF to hockey and support (let's say cancer research)" fund.

[Frank the Tank]

Oh man, thats awesome. I want to live in Calgary again!!

[the_only_turek_fan]

Originally Posted by ken0042

Hey, that never stopped me from playing hockey!

TOTF- let us know what the charity is. If it's worthwhile I might be inclined to make a donation to the "Send TOTF to hockey and support (let's say cancer research)" fund.

1. Snow Express for MS
2. Canadian Down Syndrome Society and Prep Program (Championed by Wanda and Darryl Sutter)
3. Flames Foundation for Life

[showtime]

Watch TOTF, they are a chippy bunch, hooks and slashes galore, least when we played and god forbid you get up on them, and they really start trying...Joel Otto is a beast his faceoffs are amazing and he can shoot the lights out, your going have so much fun

[calf]

Originally Posted by showtime

Watch TOTF, they are a chippy bunch, hooks and slashes galore, least when we played and god forbid you get up on them, and they really start trying...Joel Otto is a beast his faceoffs are amazing and he can shoot the lights out, your going have so much fun

you've obviously never seen TOTF play hockey

[OilersBaby]

Originally Posted by the_only_turek_fan

My company is hosting a charity game vs. some NHL Alumni on November 9th at the Saddledome. The company is raising money for 3 charities and they are auctioning off 17 roster spots. Bidding starts at $200.00 a piece and is for employees only.

I have sent an email to the organizer to find out who might be on the Alumni roster, but still I think it might be a cool thing to do. I have never played on the Saddledome ice before, and the money does go to charity.

Should be a interesting night if I do win a roster spot.

That's awesome buddy....I hope you get a roster spot!!

[ken0042]

Originally Posted by the_only_turek_fan

2. Canadian Down Syndrome Society and Prep Program (Championed by Wanda and Darryl Sutter)

I don't know why that reminded me of it but I'm trying to think of what movie it was where somebody very non-PC said something like "you should see the look on those little ######s' faces" when trying to appear sensitive.

Put me down for $10 for the fund. Check your PM for Paypal info.

[V]

Hmmm, maybe I should give Kim a call and see if she needs a new designer for the next two months. This little promotion just might be worth having to work in that office again.

Speaking of Kim, why wasn't she at the IES luncheon today? Or Jamal? We expected some kind of representation from your company. You guys still do roadway, do you not?

[the_only_turek_fan]

Originally Posted by Dominicwasalreadytaken

Hmmm, maybe I should give Kim a call and see if she needs a new designer for the next two months. This little promotion just might be worth having to work in that office again.

Speaking of Kim, why wasn't she at the IES luncheon today? Or Jamal? We expected some kind of representation from your company. You guys still do roadway, do you not?

I know Jamal went some where for some lunchen. I think it was the Shareton. Not sure what Kim was up to.

[calf]

Originally Posted by ken0042

I don't know why that reminded me of it but I'm trying to think of what movie it was where somebody very non-PC said something like "you should see the look on those little ######s' faces" when trying to appear sensitive.

Put me down for $10 for the fund. Check your PM for Paypal info.

There's Something About Mary

[V]

Huh, I guess I just didn't see him there. I did come pretty late, so didn't have a chance to mix. 'Twas a good luncheon, the second half, at least.

You going to Chicago at the beginning of November with Richard Macdonald and Associates? I'm looking forward to that trip. Row 19 for the game between Chi and Det baby!

[showtime]

So TOTF what number do you wear, cause i'll tell Lanny next game, to make sure he gets guys to key on you.

[Devils'Advocate]

The NHL alumni games are always a lot of fun. Ages ago my Dads old-timers league played vs "The NHL Stars". I remember that it was Red Storey that made the game. He gave one guy a 3 minute penalty "Two minutes for tripping and an extra minute because you tripped GUY LAFLEUR!!!". One guy on the old-timers had an open net and he completely whiffed on the puck, so Red gave him "Two minutes for making an ass of himself".

These games are a lot of fun and if there is any way to participate you should go for it. If only to brag that you were on the same ice surface as some of these guys.

[the_only_turek_fan]

Some of the players that will be on the Alumni team are Joel Otto, German Titov, Paul Kruse, and Sheldon Kennedy.

I am about 1 hour and 12 minutes away from winning the RW spot on the third line. I am so excited.

[ken0042]

So, would that be the checking line then? <evil laugh>

[the_only_turek_fan]

Originally Posted by ken0042

So, would that be the checking line then? <evil laugh>

LOL, everyone was bidding on first line spots and it got really expensive.

I am sure they will split up the ice time though! At least I hope.

[the_only_turek_fan]

Bidding just went crazy over the last hour.

I got a third line center position for $280.00.

I get to face off against Joel Otto!!!!!!!!

[return to the red]

that's sweet. My cousin won one of two spots in an old-timers game like 5 years ago (I can't remember what the hell the game was for) he played on a line with Lanny and someone else and said it was an absolute blast