In the last three years leading towards the 2010 NHL Entry Draft, there has been one name on the minds of junior hockey fans, that has captivated them all...Taylor Hall.
Can't Miss Prospects; Taylor Hall
I've posted a few blogs now about 'Can't Miss Prospects' (CMP), but none of the previous players mentioned come with the championships, potential, and hype, as Taylor Hall.
Hall was born in Calgary, Alberta in 1991. His family moved to Kingston, Ontario when he was 13. His father is a former CFL player, who played with 3 CFL teams in the 1980's. After playing with the Greater Kingston Predators, Hall was drafted by the Windsor Spitfires with the 2nd overall pick in 2007. Hall chose to wear number 4, as a tribute to Bobby Orr.
Things clicked immediately for the rookie in 2007.
And the hockey world noticed soon after.
His first campaign in the OHL landed him an incredible 84 points, where he scored 45 goals in 63 games! It's because of these 84 points, and adding 5 points in 5 games in the OHL playoffs he was awarded both the OHL and CHL Rookie of the Year trophies.
He represent Canada twice and Ontario, once, in international play in 2008. Would you believe he won gold all three times?! Hall represented Canada at the 2008 IIHF World U18 Championships in Kazan, Russia. He was fifth in tournament scoring, with nine points in seven games, helping Canada to a gold medal. He returned to Canada's under-18 team to earn a second gold medal at the 2008 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament in Slovakia. Finally, he won gold with Team Ontario at the U-17 World Hockey Challenge.
In the next season, 08/09, things got better for Hall, and the Spitfires. Hall was selected to play in the 2008 ADT Canada-Russia Challenge as the only non-draft eligible player on the team. He improved his points totals in his 2nd OHL season, by scoring 90 points. This was enough to lead the Spifires in points. The Spitfires entered 08/09 OHL playoffs, heavy favourites, and Hall led the way. In 20 games he achieved an incredible 36 points, scoring 16 goals! When the Spitfires won the OHL champioinship, the J. Ross Robertson Cup, Hall won the OHL playoff MVP award...Wayne Gretzky 99 Award. The Spitfires then went up against the best CHL teams in Canada at the Memorial Cup Tournament.
The tournament began on May 15, 2009. After starting 0-2 in the round-robin, Windsor defeated Rimouski in the tiebreaker and Drummondville in the semifinal, becoming just the second team since the current Memorial Cup tournament format was adopted in 1983 to reach the final after losing its first two games. Windsor then captured the Memorial Cup, defeating Kelowna 4–1 on May 24, 2009, becoming the first team in Memorial Cup history to win the tournament after starting 0–2, and also the first to win coming out of the tiebreaker.
Hall finished tied for 2nd in Memorial Cup scoring with 8 points. He won the tournament MVP, capturing the Stafford Smythe Memorial Trophy, and was chosen for the tournament's All-star team.
A strange event happened during the 2009 summer, Hall got drafted. No, not to the NHL, but to the rival KHL Russian Super League. Even though he would likely never play there, Ak Bars Kazan selected him 89th overall, on June 1, 2009.
When the 09/10 OHL season began, Hall had become a household name in many hockey circles. He was 2nd in the preliminary rankings of the NHL Central Scouting, behind Tyler Seguin. (Please see CMP; Tyler Seguin, about my autograph adventure with him). However, when the 2nd rankings came out mid-season in January, it was Hall who was ranked first.
During the season, Hall was finally selected to play in the World Junior Championships for Canada. Hall made the team that was the host country, in Saskatchewan. He was the lone draft-eligible player selected to the final roster.
Hall scored a hat-trick against Slovakia, in a game Canada ended up winning 8-2. After the championships had finished Hall finished 3rd overall in scoring. He ended up with 6 goals and 6 assists for12 points, in 6 games. He was named to the tournament All-star team. Hall, and Team Canada, brought home silver.
His OHL campaign, this season, proved to be his finest. He finished with 106 points in only 57 games, scoring 40 times. He tied with Tyler Seguin for the overall scoring title, even though Seguin played in 6 more games (63) than he did. They shared the Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy for highest scorer in the Ontario Hockey League.
However, it would be Seguin who was ranked first, again, in the final Central Scouting report, putting Hall in the second position again. It'll be interested, come June, whether the Edmonton Oilers decide they need a centreman (Seguin) or a winger (Hall). I'm thinking they'll take Hall, leaving Seguin to be claimed by the Boston Bruins 2nd overall with the Toronto Maple Leafs former pick.
Hall and the Spitfires are currently in game 7, of the OHL playoffs against the Kitchener Rangers. The Rangers took an 3-0 series lead, which no one expected, and the Spitfires have won the last 3 games to tie it up, with 3 each.
As I write this, about 1:50pm, April 25th, the puck drops at 2:05pm. The winner will play the Barrie Colts, in the OHL final, for the OHL championship and the right to go to the Memorial Cup.
Last week, I decided that I've waited far too long to get Hall's autograph. And if I didn't act soon, the chance at getting his autograph would become alarmingly difficult, once he made the NHL.
I decided that on Saturday, I would go to Kitchener's Auditorium, home of the Rangers, and scout out Hall there.
On the way into work on Friday, travelling from Guelph to Woodstock, a certain large bus came in the opposite direction along the 401. It was a 'Great Canadian' bus, and on the side of it was; "Windsor Spitfires, 2009 Memorial Cup Champions". I smiled to myself.
Why?
Simple.
That was the team's bus, and I now knew that they were staying in Kitchener overnight, and would most likely practice in the morning. Getting autographs during practice is usually easier, than getting them after the game in Kitchener. Less people. No security to escort people out. And less chance of the bus travelling inside of the Aud, to pick up the players.
After work, I hit the internet to find photos suitable to get signed. I found two that I thought were good to go. The first was one of Hall stick-handling, and the second was Hall and Seguin shaking hands after the 'Top Prospects Game'. I figured that if I got Hall on it, it would be a matter of time before I met Seguin again, and had him sign it also.
Saturday morning, my wife and I got up, and headed to Wal-mart to print the photos. After the instant 8x10's were printed, we had a quick breakfast, and headed to Kitchener to try our luck.
We arrived at the Aud, to see alot of cars, which suprised me. We walked up to the Aud, and spotted a worker having a smoke outside, and asked him what time the Spitfires hit the ice?. "11 to 12" he answered. Looking at my watch, it was already 10:20am, which meant Hall and his teammates were already inside. This cancelled Plan A, which was to catch him entering the Aud.
Time for Plan B, catch him inside...walking onto the ice.
This was going to be tough.
In Guelph, this is not a problem at all. However, I wasn't familiar with the Aud's practice rules and if they're open to the public.
Either way, I opened the door and we walked in.
We walked into the concourse to find out why there was so many cars in the parking lot. People weren't here for the Rangers and the Spitfires, they were here for a scrapbooking expo! "Scrapfest" looked like it had a few hundred people walking around, checking things out. I had zero interest, Corinna however, was mad she didn't know this event existed! Yes, my wife is a scrapbooker!
Anyways, we quietly entered into the arena and saw the Rangers on the ice going through their drills. Corinna and I, quickly and quietly moved through the Aud, towards the visitors ice entrance. We saw a few workers, but they didn't see us. We stopped in one of the hallways leading to the seats, from the concourse. We watched the Rangers practice for a bit. Suddenly, I had an idea...I told Corinna, let's check out the basement of the Aud, where the dressing rooms were, and see if we could catch Hall outside the dressing room warming up. I know this pre-practice ritual, because of watching Sidney Crosby go through it in Rimouski.
We made out way downstairs, only to find the Spitfires inside their dressing room, not outside warming up. We quickly left, quietly, and made our way to where they would enter the ice-surface. I sat in the first row, about 5 feet above the ice and walkway. Corinna sat at the top of the entrance to take a picture of Hall, hopefully, signing for me.
After the Rangers left the ice, the Zamboni, entered and cleaned the ice for the Windsor practice. While the Zamboni was circling the ice, the Spitfires began to come out, and wait at the ice surface's door. 1, 2, 3, they all started coming out and skated out to their bench. No Hall. Jesse Blacker, a Leafs' prospect entered. Zack Kassian, a Sabres' prospect, entered. I looked up at Corinna and shrugged. She looked at me, and gave me the "I don't think this is going to happen" look.
I turned at looked back at the team assembled across the ice surface, while the Zamboni finished it's job. When I glanced to my right again, to see what player was beside me, it was him.
Taylor Hall was waiting for the Zamboni to pass us by, so he could safely enter the ice, to join up with his team.
I briefly interupted that idea.
"Excuse me, Taylor?" I said. He looked up at me. "Could I get your autograph, please?" I finally asked the most famous hockey prospect in the world.
"Yup", was all he said. It was more than enough for me.
I moved lightning fast, and put my binder in front of him, exposing the two freshly made 8x10's, and handed him my silver Sharpie. He took his gloves off and put his stick to his side, and took my Sharpie, and signed both of my 8x10's. He quickly signed the stick-handling photo, as he's probably signed that one, more than a few times. However, he did stop for a second to look at the picture of him and Tyler Seguin. After that quick second, he placed a nice autograph over himself on the 8x10. He handed the Sharpie back to me, and after I capped it, I said "Thanks! Good luc..."
But he was gone...just like that. He skated onto the ice and flew over to his teammates as the Zamboni made it's final pass. I looked up at Corinna and she smiled. I motioned to her, let's go...and we took off. We hustled down the Aud's concourse and corridor, and left the arena.
We were outside a minute later...with two Taylor Hall autographs.
Thanks for checking out this latest entry, I hoped you enjoyed. It was alot of fun seeking out Taylor Hall, and asking for his autograph! As I finish this last sentence, about to start adding photos for your viewing pleasure, it's 4-1 for Windsor, first Spits goal by Adam Henrique, assist by...Taylor Hall, in the 3rd period.
Looks like the Spitfires have just done the impossible...came back from an 3-0 deficit in the series, to win 4-3!
See ya soon,
C
PS- My last poll had Sidney Crosby winning over Alex Ovechkin, in the fan category! More Sid the Kid fans check out my blog, I guess!
PS deux- I decided to change up the colour scheme, getting away from the dark-look, and threw out some blue. I like it, but it may change again.
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Swimming with the Shark!
Since I received (mostly) positive feedback with my first vlog article, 'Grapes', I decided to try it again.
Swimming with the Shark!
I got a piece of mail this past week, and decided to save it for the weekend. Once Saturday rolled around...Corinna and I just returned from meeting Taylor Hall, and decided to record the opening of the envelope.
Check it out.
Well there you have it.
Greg 'The Shark' Norman.
One of the most admired and successful golfers to ever play.
Let me just give you a small insight into his great career;
He spent 331 weeks between the 80's and 90's as the number 1 golfer in the world.
He won two major championships, winning the British Open twice. He also finished 2nd eight times in major tournament play.
He has won tournaments all over the world;.
20 PGA tournaments, including the 1984 Canadian Open defeating the 2nd placed Jack Nicklaus by 2 strokes.
14 European PGA tournaments, highlighted with back to back wins at the Dunlop Masters.
31 PGA tour of Australia, including winning the Gold Jacket of the Australian Masters a record 6 times. Tiger Woods is the most recent winner of the Gold Jacket.
25 other wins, including the 2001 Skins game when he won one million dollars...the first and only time one person has won all 18 holes.
And finally, he was a member of the 1998 International winning team that captured the Presidents Cup.
He was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2001.
His career earnings, according PGAtour.com, is over 14 million dollars.
Simply incredible.
C.
PS- As you probably noticed, I made mention of Taylor Hall. Expect the next 'CMP' very soon.
Swimming with the Shark!
I got a piece of mail this past week, and decided to save it for the weekend. Once Saturday rolled around...Corinna and I just returned from meeting Taylor Hall, and decided to record the opening of the envelope.
Check it out.
Well there you have it.
Greg 'The Shark' Norman.
One of the most admired and successful golfers to ever play.
Let me just give you a small insight into his great career;
He spent 331 weeks between the 80's and 90's as the number 1 golfer in the world.
He won two major championships, winning the British Open twice. He also finished 2nd eight times in major tournament play.
He has won tournaments all over the world;.
20 PGA tournaments, including the 1984 Canadian Open defeating the 2nd placed Jack Nicklaus by 2 strokes.
14 European PGA tournaments, highlighted with back to back wins at the Dunlop Masters.
31 PGA tour of Australia, including winning the Gold Jacket of the Australian Masters a record 6 times. Tiger Woods is the most recent winner of the Gold Jacket.
25 other wins, including the 2001 Skins game when he won one million dollars...the first and only time one person has won all 18 holes.
And finally, he was a member of the 1998 International winning team that captured the Presidents Cup.
He was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2001.
His career earnings, according PGAtour.com, is over 14 million dollars.
Simply incredible.
C.
PS- As you probably noticed, I made mention of Taylor Hall. Expect the next 'CMP' very soon.
Sunday, April 11, 2010
The China Wall
This is a entry about the most respected Toronto Maple Leaf of all time, in my opinion, Mr. Johnny Bower.
The China Wall
I saw on Aj's Sportsworld's website that they were going to have Johnny Bower in for an autograph signing. I immediately decided that I would go. There were many reasons for my quick decision to attend.
I always felt he was the greatest Leafs goalie, and that he was the most accessible Maple Leaf from the last Cup winning team. He also does a massive amount of charity work, and that he always has time for kids hockey. Those are just a few of the reasons why I respect the 85 year old Hall of Fame legend.
I figured this would a perfect time to land his autograph on my Hockey Hall of Fame 16x20 photograph. And considering the $15 price that AJ's was asking, I knew this was a great chance to land Bower, again.
I've met Bower a few times, over my 17 year hobby of collecting autographs. I've had him sign a Leafs puck, 8x10, a 11x14 photo of him with Jean Beliveau, and most recently a 8x10 of him with Gordie 'Mr. Hockey' Howe.
Each and everytime, he was super-friendly and extremely courteous. He's always talking about the Leafs, and asking what people think of how they're doing. He's a real treat to talk with, and recieve an autograph from!
Bower usually signs once every month or two in the Greater Toronto Area, as I personally believe, this is his primary source of income nowadays. But, I'm sure he's doing well...as he always has a large line-up of fans waiting for him! It's to the point now, I'm sure, that every autograph collector in Ontario has his autograph...and probably would like another from this Hall of Famer!
His career landed him in the Hall of Fame in 1976, after 25 pro seasons, winning 2 Vezina trophies, a first team All-star selection, 3 Calder Cups (AHL's championship), and 4 Stanley Cups.
His number '1' hangs from the Air Canada Centre, where the Maple Leafs honoured his time and play with the 'Blue and White'.
He also served Canada in the second World War, serving from 1940 to 1943.
After discussing the signing with my wife, Corinna, we agreed to check out Bower's signing at AJ's and the local Ikea, conviently located nearby! Hey, she's got to get some shopping time in too!
We arrived at AJ's about 30 minutes early, and after purchasing our ticket, we were about 20th in line. A couple minutes later 2 collector friends of mine, Bill and Ryan, arrived...both armed with Hall of Fame 16x20 photos! Ryan has around the same amount of autographs on his 16x20, as I do. Bill, however, was seeking his very first autograph on his newest project. He mentioned that he regretted not starting this project earlier in the hockey season, but he was happy that Bower would be the first to sign it. Bill, ever the good guy, gave me an 8x10 of my favourite Guelph Storm graduate and NHLer, Ryan Callahan. I hope to see Cally this June, and have this awesome picture signed. Thanks again, Bill!
After chatting hockey with my friends, and wife (she is a hockey fan too!), Mr. Bower made his entrance. He looked very good for 85, as a former goalie that Bobby Hull shot his incredible slapshot at, with no mask!
The line went along very smoothly, as it usually always does at AJ's Sportsworld events, and soon it was my time with the 2 time Vezina trophy winner. Corinna stood to Bower's left, armed with our camera.
I approached 254 game winning goaltender, and said; "Hello Mr. Bower, how are you?" as I pulled the 16x20 photo of the Hall from it's protective sleeve. "I'm good, nice to see you" Johnny Bower replied. "Would you mind signing this in blue, for me?" I asked. "Sure" The China Wall answered, as he picked up the blue Sharpie to his right.
He signed the bottom right corner of my picture, adding his famous "#1" (representing his honoured Toronto Maple Leaf number) and his "HOF 76" induction inscription. It looked great!
I asked if would be okay, if I could get a photo with him, and both Mr. Bower and AJ's representative, Vito, said sure. I sat beside Toronto's last Stanley Cup winning goalie, and he leaned towards me as Corinna took our picture together. I was incredibly pleased with the event!
I shook Johnny Bower's hand, which swallowed my hand!, and thanked him for his time. He smiled and said thanks as well.
Both Bill and Ryan were up next, and asked Corinna to take their photos too, with the legendary Leaf. Bill had Mr. Bower sign across the Hall's logo plate on his brand new project. I'm not too sure where Ryan had Mr. Bower sign his, though.
Like I mentioned, both Bill and Ryan asked Corinna to take their pictures with Bower.
After our time with Mr. Bower, we all chatted for awhile about past autograph experiences and a few other hockey topics outside AJ's, and also chatted about the upcoming Sports Card Expo and which Hall of Famers were appearing at the Spring time event. I'm sure I'll be writing an article about my time at the Expo in the next month or two!
All in all, it was a very good time...seeing a legendary Leaf, meeting up with friends, and spending time with my beautiful wife...whatelse could I ask for that day?
Until next time,
C
The China Wall
I saw on Aj's Sportsworld's website that they were going to have Johnny Bower in for an autograph signing. I immediately decided that I would go. There were many reasons for my quick decision to attend.
I always felt he was the greatest Leafs goalie, and that he was the most accessible Maple Leaf from the last Cup winning team. He also does a massive amount of charity work, and that he always has time for kids hockey. Those are just a few of the reasons why I respect the 85 year old Hall of Fame legend.
I figured this would a perfect time to land his autograph on my Hockey Hall of Fame 16x20 photograph. And considering the $15 price that AJ's was asking, I knew this was a great chance to land Bower, again.
I've met Bower a few times, over my 17 year hobby of collecting autographs. I've had him sign a Leafs puck, 8x10, a 11x14 photo of him with Jean Beliveau, and most recently a 8x10 of him with Gordie 'Mr. Hockey' Howe.
Each and everytime, he was super-friendly and extremely courteous. He's always talking about the Leafs, and asking what people think of how they're doing. He's a real treat to talk with, and recieve an autograph from!
Bower usually signs once every month or two in the Greater Toronto Area, as I personally believe, this is his primary source of income nowadays. But, I'm sure he's doing well...as he always has a large line-up of fans waiting for him! It's to the point now, I'm sure, that every autograph collector in Ontario has his autograph...and probably would like another from this Hall of Famer!
His career landed him in the Hall of Fame in 1976, after 25 pro seasons, winning 2 Vezina trophies, a first team All-star selection, 3 Calder Cups (AHL's championship), and 4 Stanley Cups.
His number '1' hangs from the Air Canada Centre, where the Maple Leafs honoured his time and play with the 'Blue and White'.
He also served Canada in the second World War, serving from 1940 to 1943.
After discussing the signing with my wife, Corinna, we agreed to check out Bower's signing at AJ's and the local Ikea, conviently located nearby! Hey, she's got to get some shopping time in too!
We arrived at AJ's about 30 minutes early, and after purchasing our ticket, we were about 20th in line. A couple minutes later 2 collector friends of mine, Bill and Ryan, arrived...both armed with Hall of Fame 16x20 photos! Ryan has around the same amount of autographs on his 16x20, as I do. Bill, however, was seeking his very first autograph on his newest project. He mentioned that he regretted not starting this project earlier in the hockey season, but he was happy that Bower would be the first to sign it. Bill, ever the good guy, gave me an 8x10 of my favourite Guelph Storm graduate and NHLer, Ryan Callahan. I hope to see Cally this June, and have this awesome picture signed. Thanks again, Bill!
After chatting hockey with my friends, and wife (she is a hockey fan too!), Mr. Bower made his entrance. He looked very good for 85, as a former goalie that Bobby Hull shot his incredible slapshot at, with no mask!
The line went along very smoothly, as it usually always does at AJ's Sportsworld events, and soon it was my time with the 2 time Vezina trophy winner. Corinna stood to Bower's left, armed with our camera.
I approached 254 game winning goaltender, and said; "Hello Mr. Bower, how are you?" as I pulled the 16x20 photo of the Hall from it's protective sleeve. "I'm good, nice to see you" Johnny Bower replied. "Would you mind signing this in blue, for me?" I asked. "Sure" The China Wall answered, as he picked up the blue Sharpie to his right.
He signed the bottom right corner of my picture, adding his famous "#1" (representing his honoured Toronto Maple Leaf number) and his "HOF 76" induction inscription. It looked great!
I asked if would be okay, if I could get a photo with him, and both Mr. Bower and AJ's representative, Vito, said sure. I sat beside Toronto's last Stanley Cup winning goalie, and he leaned towards me as Corinna took our picture together. I was incredibly pleased with the event!
I shook Johnny Bower's hand, which swallowed my hand!, and thanked him for his time. He smiled and said thanks as well.
Both Bill and Ryan were up next, and asked Corinna to take their photos too, with the legendary Leaf. Bill had Mr. Bower sign across the Hall's logo plate on his brand new project. I'm not too sure where Ryan had Mr. Bower sign his, though.
Like I mentioned, both Bill and Ryan asked Corinna to take their pictures with Bower.
After our time with Mr. Bower, we all chatted for awhile about past autograph experiences and a few other hockey topics outside AJ's, and also chatted about the upcoming Sports Card Expo and which Hall of Famers were appearing at the Spring time event. I'm sure I'll be writing an article about my time at the Expo in the next month or two!
All in all, it was a very good time...seeing a legendary Leaf, meeting up with friends, and spending time with my beautiful wife...whatelse could I ask for that day?
Until next time,
C
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Recent Additions, including Super Mario!
Well, the results are in...a tie!
I've been running a poll here, on my blog, about the next possible topic. Of the three topics, 'recent additions', 'meeting Mario Lemieux', and 'my all-times favourite autographs', the first two gathered the most votes and finished in a draw.
So, what I decided to do; is show some recent additions, with the Mario sucess.
I'll make a blog entry of my all-time favourite autographs, some time later this year. Thanks to all who voted, so here it is;
Recent Additions, inclduing Super Mario!
I'll try keep my writing to a minimum with this entry, and focus more with photos...I figure that's what everyone wants to see anyways!
Hockey Hall of Famer, Andy Bathgate
Hockey Hall of Famer, Leonard 'Red' Kelly
Hockey Hall of Famer, Henri Richard
Hockey Hall of Famer, Dick Duff
Toronto Maple Leaf, Jonas 'The Monster' Gustavsson
Hockey Hall of Famer, 'Terrible' Ted Lindsay
(Former) Toronto Blue Jay, Roy 'Doc' Halladay
Hockey Hall of Famer, Bill Gadsby
Hockey Hall of Famer, 'The Magnificent One' Mario Lemieux
Hockey Hall of Famer, Dickie Moore
Hockey Hall of Famer, Gerry Cheevers
Well, I hoped you enjoyed viewing some of my recent autograph additions, including my encounter with Mario Lemieux! I threw in the meetings with Gustavsson and Halladay, to change up the fact most of the celebrities shown were Hockey Hall of Famers...hope you liked it!
Just an update on my Hockey Hall of Fame autograph project...
Since I started this project, 8 months ago, I've collected 11 autographs on the 16x20 photo of the grand hall!
The honourned members who've signed it so far are;
-Darryl Sittler (HOF 89)
-Cliff Fletcher (HOF 04)
-Bill Gadsby (HOF 70)
-Ted Lindsay (HOF 66)
-Henri Richard (HOF 79)
-Dick Duff (HOF 06)
-Red Kelly (HOF 69)
-Andy Bathgate (HOF 78)
-Dickie Moore (HOF 74)
-Marcel Dionne (HOF 92)
-Gerry Cheevers (HOF 85)
It's coming along quite nicely, and still has alot of room left for more HOF'ers to autograph!
Thanks for the read, see ya soon!
PS- I've posted a new poll, asking who are you a fan of? Sidney Crosby or Alexander Ovechkin? Most hockey fans love one and hate the other...who's side are you on?
I've been running a poll here, on my blog, about the next possible topic. Of the three topics, 'recent additions', 'meeting Mario Lemieux', and 'my all-times favourite autographs', the first two gathered the most votes and finished in a draw.
So, what I decided to do; is show some recent additions, with the Mario sucess.
I'll make a blog entry of my all-time favourite autographs, some time later this year. Thanks to all who voted, so here it is;
Recent Additions, inclduing Super Mario!
I'll try keep my writing to a minimum with this entry, and focus more with photos...I figure that's what everyone wants to see anyways!
Hockey Hall of Famer, Andy Bathgate
Hockey Hall of Famer, Leonard 'Red' Kelly
Hockey Hall of Famer, Henri Richard
Hockey Hall of Famer, Dick Duff
Toronto Maple Leaf, Jonas 'The Monster' Gustavsson
Hockey Hall of Famer, 'Terrible' Ted Lindsay
(Former) Toronto Blue Jay, Roy 'Doc' Halladay
Hockey Hall of Famer, Bill Gadsby
Hockey Hall of Famer, 'The Magnificent One' Mario Lemieux
Hockey Hall of Famer, Dickie Moore
Hockey Hall of Famer, Gerry Cheevers
Well, I hoped you enjoyed viewing some of my recent autograph additions, including my encounter with Mario Lemieux! I threw in the meetings with Gustavsson and Halladay, to change up the fact most of the celebrities shown were Hockey Hall of Famers...hope you liked it!
Just an update on my Hockey Hall of Fame autograph project...
Since I started this project, 8 months ago, I've collected 11 autographs on the 16x20 photo of the grand hall!
The honourned members who've signed it so far are;
-Darryl Sittler (HOF 89)
-Cliff Fletcher (HOF 04)
-Bill Gadsby (HOF 70)
-Ted Lindsay (HOF 66)
-Henri Richard (HOF 79)
-Dick Duff (HOF 06)
-Red Kelly (HOF 69)
-Andy Bathgate (HOF 78)
-Dickie Moore (HOF 74)
-Marcel Dionne (HOF 92)
-Gerry Cheevers (HOF 85)
It's coming along quite nicely, and still has alot of room left for more HOF'ers to autograph!
Thanks for the read, see ya soon!
PS- I've posted a new poll, asking who are you a fan of? Sidney Crosby or Alexander Ovechkin? Most hockey fans love one and hate the other...who's side are you on?
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