A special treat for you.

So, a few posts back S and I introduced our Hot List. Well…we decided that since posting pictures of every guy would be a lot, we’d just throw together a tiny video. You can probably start to expect these every once and a while.

For all you Sid the Kid, Steve Downie, Mr. Underwood, Ryan Kesler, Baby Seguin, E.Staal, Stamkos, Talbot, Nate Thompson, Shawn Thornton, and “Captain Serious” fans out there…I promise you’ll be happy (we found some great pictures). A few other’s that make the first cut: Mike Green, Victory Hedman, Joffrey Lupul, James Neal, and Nathan Horton.

This first “video” is just a picture slideshow. Not too much. Like I said, we threw it together (total time spent: 10 minutes). Once I finally get my video software working right, I promise…these videos will be epic. But for now, you’ll have to make due with this…

These boys are so addicting. I just can’t get over it.

Oh dear lord…

I’m pretty sure I just tried to crawl through my computer screen when Mike Green posted this to his twitter. I warn you ladies…I’m still having trouble breathing…

Mikey, you're killing me...slowly...

Is it October yet?! Sure would love to see him back in uniform….or not in uniform. Wouldn’t want to hide the beautiful artwork…. ;)

Attention Seguinista’s!!

Stumbled upon these beauties. If you’ve seen them already, then ignore the post. If you haven’t well…

You’re welcome.

Dear Lord.

I’m still laughing at this one…

Baby Seguin, you should stick to hockey...

He’s way too adorable.

One Word: Seguin.

Oh come on. You didn’t really think I’d write about last night without mentioning Baby Seguin, did you?! He played so well *we* (yes, even S is proud) figured he deserved his own post.

Let me just start off by saying, I’ve been in hiding all season. I’ve tried to deny my love for Baby Seguin…but after last night, there’s no hiding it anymore. I’m in love. Simple as that.

How you doin'?

I said it to many many many many–well, you get the point– people yesterday. Baby Seguin was going to be key. Now when I said ‘key’ I figured maybe 1 goal just to get the crowd into it. No way did I think he would have a 4 point night (13 minutes of ice time) and be the #1 Star!

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

That's my boy!

I’m beginning to think Baby Seguin is a good luck charm. All he has to do is step on the ice and something good happens.

Claude: New game plan boys. Just give the puck to Seguin.

I can only pray they don’t sit him when Bergy comes back. He’s too hot to be taken off the ice now.

And if that doesn’t make you think he deserves the ice time, this might:

Stealing the hearts of little girls, everywhere!

I fear for Claude’s life if he takes Baby Seguin out of the line-up. I’d expect a mob of screaming girls to run him down until he puts him back in. (I may or may not be one of those screaming girls…)

I Think JStaal is Trying to Kill Me…

From yesterday, in Cannes, France.

Movie Star-esque, eh?

 How can he look that good? I am dead. Goodbye world. I hate my life. -S

We’ve had an epiphany…

S and I have many many (mostly pointless) conversations everyday, but I think we’re finally on to something.

We’ve decided that we would willingly go into debt for the rest of our lives as long as it meant we could have Max Talbot as our neighbor. On our road trip to Pittsburgh this past March, it was hard not to scour the slopes on the Southside in search of his house. Thanks to HBO, we know what it looks like. I mean come on, how perfect of a neighbor would he be?!

We totally wouldn’t have to worry about him calling the cops if we threw a party because most likely, he’d be right there with us! And even better, he’d bring friends.

Dudes, party at the girls' house tonight!!

Another upside: Instant Handyman. S and I may know sports, but when it comes to fixing a toilet, sink, or washing machine….we’re pretty screwed.  Oh and don’t forget Bug Killer. The second I see something with more than 4 legs crawling around, I split. Max seems like the type of guy who wouldn’t mind getting his hands dirty for 2 young female neighbors.

Don't worry girls, I gotcha back.

And once we establish the friendship part of the neighbor relationship (which wouldn’t take long knowing his personality), we think he’d be the perfect late night movie & popcorn snuggler. One of us on each side of course!

My house or your's, ladies?

The list goes on and on. Street Hockey Buddy. One hell of a shopping buddy. And don’t forget, a great French Teacher (so I can land my man). If that doesn’t earn him the Best Neighbor Award, I’m sure this video will help you see where we’re coming from.

Try and listen to Your Love Is My Drug without thinking of Max now. It’s a challenge.

Dear Max,

If you’re reading this, we think you’d make the perfect neighbor. We’re really easy to get along with. Party with us, snuggle with us, play hockey with us, and kill bugs when we come running. That’s not so hard now, is it?!

Love,

L&S

A Girl’s Insight to a Man’s Sport.

As a female who grew up and now works in the sporting world, I will be the first person to admit that a man and woman’s perspective differ greatly from one another in sports. For this reason, I would like to propose S & L’s personal list (in no particular order) of the advantages and disadvantages of being a FEMALE hockey fan.

Let’s get the bad stuff out of the way first, shall we?

• Long bathroom lines at the arena. There are hundreds of times I wished I could have just run into the men’s room without anyone catching me.
• Beer being split on your brand new handbag thanks to the drunk behind you.
• Very few — zero drink options other than beer. Is it that hard to sell liquor or wine?? (HEY CEC! Take a hint! I spent 15 minutes searching for some whiskey! -L)
• Network Blackouts. Let’s face it, we have all had those nights where we can’t watch our favorite teams in huge games because we don’t live in the right region.
• Waiting outside in the heat before being allowed in the arena. Oh, wait…that may just be us Southern fans…
• High ticket prices. There is nothing worse than money being the only thing between you and a night with your boys.
• Dealing with the: ‘Holy $hit! You know hockey?!’ reaction every time you talk about it to guys.
• Dealing with the old men and women yelling at you to sit down because they can’t see from behind you. (Don’t ruin my party just because you’re old and grumpy. -L)
• All the business men taking up the good seats. Kick them into the nosebleeds and give us diehard’s the tickets. All they do is type away on their Blackberry’s anyway…
• Watching your star athlete go down for the season due to injury (::cough::CROSBY::cough::  – L)

Now for the good stuff! The details that make this sport so addicting…

• The smell. Man mixed with sweat…there’s just something about it.
• French Canadian accents! (H-O-T! – L)
• I’m not afraid to admit it, the boys are pretty to look at (pretty?! uhh…try sexy!! -L)
• OT Hockey and Shoot Outs. I don’t think there is anything more exciting!
• The sounds of the game. Skates gliding on the ice, the noise of the puck, whistles, chirping, and the bone crushing hits. (Don’t forget the Organs! -L)
• Two words: Hockey Sweaters…the most comfortable things ever made.
• Chill of the rink. Always makes me feel at home
• The beauty of the sport. It takes fine finess along with brute force, an excellent combination.
• The fights. Nothing like watching 2 grown men on skates trying to beat the crap out of each other.
• Watching your favorite player get injured but then come out for their next shift. The mental toughness of these boys is unreal.
• An excuse to hang out and be one of the guys for the night (Something we are particularly good at, eh S?! ;) – L)
• The funny things the Broadcasters say/do on air. They have me clutching my stomach, gasping for air, laughing.
• Zamboni’s. Need I say more?! (Probably the coolest piece of equipment ever made. -L)
• Playoff beards!! (The second they hit “wolverine status”, I get pretty excited. -L)
• HBO Specials! ;) Thank you God for the 24/7 Pens/Caps: Road to the Winter Classic (I watch that thing over&over&over&over&over…well, you got my drift…. -L)
• Arenas. Each one has their own traditions that are amazing to see.
• The superstitions. (Some of which are absolutely insane – L) 

No matter if your list differs from ours or not, there is no doubt that the good always outweighs the bad otherwise hockey wouldn’t have all of us as dedicated fans. We would love to hear what is on each of your personal lists and makes this game special to you. So, throw them at us! -S

Cupid don’t play with me! Are you telling me this is a sign?!

For months now, Sarah and I have ignored the fact that the Pittsburgh Penguins have been sending us ‘signs’. But today, I just can’t ignore it anymore.

Let’s back track to the beginning.

We found this driving back to our Niagara Falls hotel from Toronto back in March:

JStaal is following S everywhere...but she doens't mind.

While in Pittsburgh, I almost swerved off of the many bridges spotting this. I swear Sarah almost had a heart attack from my scream:

It’s not my fault I legitimately thought we were going to fall off the cliffs of Pittsburgh to our untimely deaths when the DRIVER screams -S

He just *loves* to torture me...

And today. Driving home from lunch with my grandparents I run into this (swerved to a stop and ran across the street to take a picture):

S and I have a soft spot for Talbot... *sigh*

So. What does this all mean?! Well…we’re not sure exactly, but we’d like to think they are telling us to not give up and to stay loyal (especially since their season ended early this year). I mean, this can’t all be a coincidence, right?! And if you think it is, please keep it to yourself because Sarah and I like to think our boys are talking to us.

I know find myself paying more attention to street signs than the road. The second I find a Letang (St. Rd. Blvd. Pl. etc), Operation ‘Steal Street Signs’ will commence.

Laura had to talk me out of stealing the massive “Jordan” highway sign…Something about not getting arrested in a different country. What a Buzz Kill. -S

S, we’re going back this summer….we can always steal it then!! Plus, I told you ‘No’ last time only because I knew I had a $275 speeding ticket waiting for me when I get home and couldn’t afford to bail you out….stupid road trips.  -L

The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

So one night my ‘Hockey Buddy’ and I decided to go watch the Big Bad Bruins game at a local bar. Just like *every* other time we get together (which isn’t much because like I said, he isn’t as loyal as Sarah’s), we began arguing about my “love” for other teams. I had to explain to him that my ‘loyalty’ (I use that term loosely only because I do love 2 teams — not exactly the definition of loyal) lies with the B’s & Pens but that I can’t deny the other beautiful men around the NHL. So when I say I like the Blackhawks, what I really mean is that Toews is sexy. And when I say I hate the Caps, I really mean Ovechkin is ugly as sin and I wouldn’t touch him even if he offered me Carrie Underwood’s engagement ring and no pre-nup.

Once he finally understood my reasoning he grabbed a bar napkin & pen, making me write down every single guy on my ‘sexy’ and ‘not sexy’ list. Needless to say, once I finished, he was impressed and no longer questions my “love” for other teams.

While I’d love to share my ‘sexy’ and ‘not sexy’ list, I don’t think I have the patience to type it all up. After adding Sarah’s picks to mine, our list is now 30+ sexy/not-so-sexy hockey players deep. Even if I did type it all out, I’m not so sure you’d read it all. So we’ve taken the time to shorten our list for you. We apologize in advance for any hurt feelings from our picks…it’s all in good fun.

Since we can’t agree on one solid Top 5 list, you get 2!

Sarah’s Fine Five:

1) J.Staal

That's right guys...I made the 'list'

2) R.Nash

Hey guys! Look! I made it!

3) S.Crosby

Wahoo! They like me!

4) N.Thompson

*sigh* I knew I'd make it...

5) V.Hedman

Close call, but I made it!

Laura’s Fine Five:

1) K.Letang

And that's how it's done.

2) M.Fisher (if I have to dye my hair blonde, break my legs to make myself taller, and have a record deal just to land a guy like him…it just might be worth it.)

Carrie: Good job, babe. You made it. Now give me a kiss and go make your speech!

3) J.Neal

Congrats man!! We knew you'd make it!

4) S.Crosby (so I guess we agree on one.)

2 for 2....that's how it's done boys.

5) M.Talbot

Thank you! I never doubted myself for a second...

And now for the Grand Finale (and my personal favorite)…

The “Ah! He’s making my eyes burn” list:

1) A.Ovechkin

Dammit Sid. You beat me again!

2) Z.Chara

ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!

Short and sweet, I know. But what can we say? We just love hockey boys….with the exception of a few.

So tell us, because we’d really love to know…who makes your lists?!