[GDT] Game 1: Flames @ Canucks, 8 pm, CBC

[stemit14]

Flames with the 5-1 blowout win tonight. The Lack vs Miller for game 2 debate begins in Vancouver tomorrow. Monahan and gaudreau with a goal each. Hudler with 3 points. Bennett with his first NHL goal.

[Hells Bells]

I made up some lame excuse and traded shifts with a co-worker as soon as the schedule was released. Had no idea at the time but last night he mentions hockey for the first time ever and says he's a Canucks fan.

It felt so good when he said how jealous he was that I could watch. Hiding my amusement was very difficult.

Most importantly, it instantly got rid of any guilt I had about lying. Stupid Canucks fan.

[MissTeeks]

Officials for tonight:

Mark Spector‏@SportsnetSpec16m16 minutes ago

Officials for Game 1 @ VAN: Refs Chris Lee, Kyle Rehman; lines Jay Sharrers, Darren Gibbs. Brad Watson listed too, likely as standy-by ref

[Wormius]

Originally Posted by BigBird

Someone take off burrows head and we can play the rest of the game with it GO FLAMES GO!!!!!

While kind of a grim statement, at least that will prevent any future biting incidents.

[cDnStealth]

Originally Posted by Ducay

Great day for a shutout!

Ban him!

[CorsiHockeyLeague]

Originally Posted by MissTeeks

Officials for tonight:

Mark Spector‏@SportsnetSpec16m16 minutes ago

Officials for Game 1 @ VAN: Refs Chris Lee, Kyle Rehman; lines Jay Sharrers, Darren Gibbs. Brad Watson listed too, likely as standy-by ref

Oh good. The worst ref in the playoffs for game 1. This should go well.

Sigh...

[Hells Bells]

Originally Posted by CorsiHockeyLeague

Oh good. The worst ref in the playoffs for game 1. This should go well.

Sigh...

Really? That's not good.

I hate all refs though, so what's the deal with this clown?

[zukes]

Super unproductive at work today. Likely be the same tomorrow, win or lose since it's a 10:00PM ET start (for every game that is listed thus far too). Oh well, screw work!

[sureLoss]

Canucks keeping cards close to vest:

Aaron Vickers @AAVickers
#Canucks start the playoffs with an optional skate. Seven skaters (plus two goalies) in advance of tonight's Game 1 against the #Flames.

[PrettyBoyFlizzy]

What is our record with those refs?

[OmegaV4]

King Treliving stood in front of his throne, staring down at his troops, as they celebrated a victory over the former Kings of the Land. His assistant gently tapped him on the shoulder.
“Archduke Burke is here to speak with you.”
“Very well. Send him in.”
The doors creaked open, and Burke walked in the room.
“Well My Leige…we’ve done it.”
“Yes, however the battle has only begun.” Treliving pulled a scroll from his robe, and walked over to the strategy table. Pulling out a small dagger, he broke the silver seal on it.
“What is this my liege?”
“Behold.” He unrolled the parchment. Old drawing of a large silver cup was dead center in the middle of the page with a message scrawled around it: “He who holds this grail shall be named Masters of the Frozen Plains.”
“It is an ancient trophy, crafted with pure elven silver, by the artisan, Lord Stanley. Many have tried to obtain it. Many have succeeded, but many more have failed. With our military this year, I intend to venture out in search of it.
“You must be mad, my liege! Our military is so young!”
“I understand this, however I have been quite impressed with our Knights. Particularly, Gaudreau, Knight of Jersey, Monahan of Brampton, Hudler of the Republic, and the surprising rise through the ranks of Ferland from the River of Swans.”
“I must admit, their truculence has certainly been a welcome change. However with the loss of Count Giordano…”
“They have battled hard and persevered. I have complete faith in them.”
Archduke Burke walked over to the drink table and poured two goblets of ale. He returned to strategy table and handed Treliving a goblet, and raised his.
“For Victory and Glory!” Exclaimed Burke.
“To the Knights of Calgarie!”

[Nehkara]

GO FLAMES GO!!!

[N-E-B]

I wasn't even in high school the last time the Flames made the playoffs. So pumped for the game tonight! It has been way too long!

[VictoryJuice]

Here we go boys!! Been a long time, lets give em hell tonight!!

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by N-E-B

I wasn't even in high school the last time the Flames made the playoffs. So pumped for the game tonight! It has been way too long!

Me neither. (OK it was because i'd been out of high school for 20 years or so).

[CorsiHockeyLeague]

Originally Posted by OmegaV4

King Treliving stood in front of his throne, staring down at his troops, as they celebrated a victory over the former Kings of the Land. His assistant gently tapped him on the shoulder.
“Archduke Burke is here to speak with you.”
“Very well. Send him in.”
The doors creaked open, and Burke walked in the room.
“Well My Leige…we’ve done it.”
“Yes, however the battle has only begun.” Treliving pulled a scroll from his robe, and walked over to the strategy table. Pulling out a small dagger, he broke the silver seal on it.
“What is this my liege?”
“Behold.” He unrolled the parchment. Old drawing of a large silver cup was dead center in the middle of the page with a message scrawled around it: “He who holds this grail shall be named Masters of the Frozen Plains.”
“It is an ancient trophy, crafted with pure elven silver, by the artisan, Lord Stanley. Many have tried to obtain it. Many have succeeded, but many more have failed. With our military this year, I intend to venture out in search of it.
“You must be mad, my liege! Our military is so young!”
“I understand this, however I have been quite impressed with our Knights. Particularly, Gaudreau, Knight of Jersey, Monahan of Brampton, Hudler of the Republic, and the surprising rise through the ranks of Ferland from the River of Swans.”
“I must admit, their truculence has certainly been a welcome change. However with the loss of Count Giordano…”
“They have battled hard and persevered. I have complete faith in them.”
Archduke Burke walked over to the drink table and poured two goblets of ale. He returned to strategy table and handed Treliving a goblet, and raised his.
“For Victory and Glory!” Exclaimed Burke.
“To the Knights of Calgarie!”

[sureLoss]

Elliott Pap @ElliottPap
Coach Willie confirms Eddie Lack will start Game 1 tonight vs Flames and C Brad Richardson will play. #canucks

[icarus]

Let's play with guts and heart -- just like Steve Montador did in 04.

Heading to bed soon ahead of the 3am opening face off!

[Fire Park '71]

Chiquita banana crushing time!

[MelBridgeman]

Eddie Gregory @EddieGregory81 · 21 mins 21 minutes ago
Bob Hartley and Brad Treliving just made a cameo on the bench to send best wishes to some Canucks coaches on the ice.