First post game

First post game of the season, so we're gonna do this up in style. As in lots of pictures. First, by special sarcastic request of Norm, here are a few of Hudler. This was going to be a joke, but then Huds decided to show up and play last night, so it's only partially in jest.

Now that I've taken care of that, how about someone less... Hudler to look at?

Much better. Or what about a large, grumpy Swede?

I like to post pictures of those newer to the Winged Wheel, especially when they score...

And then there's these fellas...

Finally, here's some love for Jimmy.

Don't Panic

Remember last year when we were dying for points? When, at least in my case, going into overtime was a relief because at least we'd get one point instead of none? Sure, we'd almost definitely lose the shootout, but we'd get something out of it. Well, it sucks that we lost, but we've managed to get at least one point in every regular season game so far. No need to make this face yet

Something else we don't need? Any more of this...

I get that you want to make an impression, Dougie, but seriously? The only good thing about that fight was that I got to laugh at all the clueless fans around me that kept asking "who is that guy?" and when I told them, replied "huh?" Seriously though, if we can't get Abby back to drop the gloves, I'd rather have Pav playing enforcer or Salei going around breaking hands with his face while losing fights.

Some things that worked? Tuzzi's hair. I think he was inspired by the glorious mane Teemu was sporting Friday and decided to put a little effort into his tonight.

Also awesome? Helmer seems to have spotted a pretty bird flying around...

Homer and Kindl don't seem as pleased about the bird as Helm was...

The crowd is still really behind Mikey, so he gets a picture too.

Drew Miller seems to have put in another night of hard work. Even on a night when pretty much everyone phones it in (not saying that's what happened tonight, just that I've seen it before), this guy is always out there working hard, throwing his 170 (down from last year's 178, someone get that boy a sandwich) pounds around as if he weighed 20 pounds more.

And Homer got to spend some time in his office, making my motivator from earlier come true...

So what didn't work? Well, there was that "fight" in the first. And Danny Cleary made this face during warmups, not a good choice, C Bear.

Hank looks like he dropped his equipment and is upset with himself for it.

This poor little guy made it out to center ice where he promptly fell on his butt. It earned him a hand up and pat on the head from Pav and a stick tap to the shins from Nick so maybe it wasn't a total loss...

Also, it seems Nick doesn't like that I posted that picture of him midfall.

Watch your backs, Avs, we'll get you next time.

Wings vs Pens pictures

Last night's game was amazing. I've seen some great things at the Joe this year, but I'm pretty sure that was by far my favorite game I've ever been to. I don't care that my throat hurts from screaming various things at the ice/fans, it was totally worth it. A really solid effort by pretty much everyone and we got to put Cindy in her place. What more could a girl want?

Today I asked for suggestions on twitter and Jenn and Dena both spoke up, so some of their favs will grace my page today. Since I was already planning a tribute to Kronner to celebrate finally meeting Dena at the Joe, I'll start with her other request, Franzen.

You all loved the mulestache. I loved the mulestache and I still hope the mulestache will make a come back. Even if it doesn't, this picture really emphasizes it over the rest of his beard, so we can all pretend it's back.

Some might say it's not very fair to stick Franzie with Fil, but the Mule is man enough to admit how pretty his teammate is and, frankly, he's too cool to care. Both had an awesome game last night and both get their pic up today.

Somehow I missed Fil's birthday in my pregame on Saturday, plus he got a goal last night so he gets two pictures.

Jenn asked to see more of Zetterberg, and I'm happy to comply. Here he is acknowledging the crowd after being announced as the top star of the night.

Going backwards a bit, here's another of Hank with his Euro Twin...

Since he's my favorite current forward, how about another of Pav? This one has him flashing a little more leg while warming up.

I'm really loving Drew Miller right now. Not only does he come from an awesome hockey family, he's playing some really great hockey himself. Last night he was scrappy and effective and he's always fun to shoot. Here he is with Pav.

I agree with Brian over at TSO, Meech did a good job with the ice time he had last night and I'm really liking him as a forward. He's never been featured here before, so why not give him some credit?

And now for some d-men who got to play defense last night...

If you just ignore number 29 in the middle, this is a pretty good picture.

I never really noticed the background on the back of Jimmy's mask. I think it's really appropriate, especially after last night.

And now for the Kronwall tribute...

He looked like a very happy Swede last night, so no angry Viking pictures...

Kronner is second only to Pav when it comes to stretching, so it would be irresponsible of me to leave out a stretching picture.

This last one is just for Dena, but I think the rest of you will like it too :)

Calgary Post-Game: Where in the World is Drew Miller?

I wasn't going to do a post-game for the Western Canada Revenge Tour, but when I got the new battery I needed for my computer 2 days early I took it as a sign. The universe wants me to post some pictures today.

Last night Drew Miller was EVERYWHERE. Yes, he wasn't able to capitalize on his chances, but he threw his whole 178 pounds into that game. It had me wondering, where is Drew Miller today?

He started his day in China, catching some sun while walking along that Great Wall of theirs. (Please excuse the very amateurish photoshopping, I'm kinda new at it...)

Next, he crossed Asia to make a quick stop at the pyramids...

Then Drew flew to Europe, pausing for a quick picture in the city of lights.

Since he can actually speak the language there, Drew decided to make two stops in London. Here he is posing in front of Big Ben.

Wanting to get a good view of the city, Drew headed over to the Eye before hopping on his plane again.

After landing in New York, Drew decided to wander around Times Square while waiting for his next flight...

On his way back to Canada, Drew made one more stop.

As I write this, he's on his final flight back to meet up with the rest of the team as they enjoy their day off :)

Wings vs Sabres Post-Game Pictures

What's more adorable than this guy here?

Ok, yes, Drew Miller does win the adorable-off... but I was thinking of something else...

Last night they had a little girl from one of the teams to play at the Joe that day come out for the national anthem and it was possibly more adorable than the Miller boys... She was so small that when Kronwall patted her on the head, it looked like he was wearing a goalie glove.

Ok, now back to the Wings. Here's a whole bunch of awesome warming up.

I love Kronner's face behind Homer here, he looks like such an angry Viking.

Hank and Fil are really doing some good work together, although here they don't look quite in sync yet.

Eaves was the third star of the game, as announced at the Joe, here he is with Helm.

And Raffy, pictured with Hank, was named first star of the night after a solid game and that goal in overtime.

Finally, how about a little tribute to everyone's favorite Russian complete with more stretching pictures for Andy?

And the crazy part of his stretching routine...

And here he is getting ready for yet another part of his routine...

One more, just because he's so awesome :)