I read today the announcement for the latest additions to the Hockey Hall of Fame. I can’t disagree with these choices. They have all certainly earned their spot in the Hall of Fame. So I guess the news isnt that exciting other than the fact that it makes me feel a bit old. I grew up watching four out of five of these players and saw the span of most of thier careers.
My agreements exist in the following form:
Mark Messier – for being one of the most clutch players
Al MacInnis – for having the fastest/hardest shot
Scott Stevens – for executing the hardest hits ever witnessed on cable television
Ron Francis – for being the best Hartford Whaler to put on the jersey
I guess I could never understand the pronunciation of Mark Messier’s name. It must be a canadian thing. In the mist of learning how to read and get these french-canadian hockey players name’s tossed into your vocabulary….talk about a curve ball – pun not intended.
I also just realized I made two posts about hockey already this year. Maybe that’s telling me something. Maybe its time to invest in the dish network and get the Versus. I dont know, its just too darn much. The new and final season of The Wire is coming up, so there is no way I can ditch the HBO now. Maybe the Showtime? I suppose its just too early to tell.
joe