The Mark Messier Helmet

With head shots becoming more and more of an issue around the NHL, more and more players have started wearing these new concussion protected helmets. with there slick design and light weight, they are becoming more and more popular around arenas nation wide. Traditional helmets use what is known as a 50/50 shell, two pieces of the helmet that slide back and forth in order to provide a fitting mechanism for the wearer. With two shells, impact would cause the two parts to slide over each other, rather than absorbing the force of the impact. The M11 uses a streamlined shell called the Mono 90, one shell that is designed to offer complete protection of the head from impact. The stronger design reduces direct energy transfer at the point of impact directly to the head, instead spreading the force throughout the helmet. There are five NHL players wearing the Messier helmet this season. So if concussions are a worry for you or your child and its time for a new bucket, this helmet will set you back about $119.00

"I think that that along with the tremendous impact that concussions that are having on the NHL and the youth leagues led me to say maybe this is a way that I can bring some awareness to it and help the sport in general fight against concussions." M. Messier

Money, Money, Money!

Is the cost of watching a hockey game no longer, within reason. Is the sports live audience supposed to consist of the social elite high rolling yuppies? I strongly believe no. The games strongest fans consist of the children whom idolize the players. Kids mimic these men, buy players merchandise, plaster their walls with their posters, and even collect the playing cards. Children worship the ice these men skate on, so why should they be discouraged from attending the games? With the rising prices associated to the game, middle class family-men can no longer afford to honor their child's wishes. And meanwhile franchises are reporting record profits. What's wrong with this picture? This season alone the Maple Leafs raised their ticket pricing by 10.2%, what's to justify this. Are the seats larger? Is the game more visible? Do the players sit down with you personally between periods? You tell me! Right now the average price of a seat at the Air Canada Center is $117.49! This is the highest in the league and only a few weeks ago the Leafs were in dead last. This makes me angry. The price for a family of four to visit to a Leafs game, buy hot dogs, and some small souvenirs would cost approximately $585.57! This sickens me when many families don't even have this much money to throw a nice Christmas. What the hell is wrong with these guys, is the Ontario Teachers Union really this greedy. Please let me know what you think.

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http://slapshot.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/10/06/victoria-cup-match-a-barn-burner-in-zurich/

This Is A Close One

Checkout the highlight real, this was one hell of game.

Will Kessel Save The Day?

The Maple Leafs terrible start to the season could possibly turn around tonight against the Lighting, with the expected return of Phil Kessel; a young Leafs sniper. Kessel has been recovering from a torn labrum and torn rotator cup in his left shoulder, for the last six months. Leafs coach Ron Wilson expressed earlier that "they will be patient with the returning player" and that they will not be counting on Kessel to score "six goals" his returning night. The coach simply expressed that they will slowly integrate him back into the game and allow him to catch up with the swing of things slowly. Although, fans acknowledge that Phil Kessel is a fighter. While in his NHL rookie year, with the Boston Bruins, Kessel was diagnosed with testicular cancer. The young man of only 19 was terrified, considering the procedures to come. After undergoing surgery Kessel managed to bonce back, defeating the life threatening disease. Now when lacing up his skates Kessel clams "Obviously, when that type of thing happens, you learn a lot about yourself," following with "You get stronger from it." Lets hope this young stick of dynamite is right. Leafs fans all around are counting on Kessel to hit the ice stronger then ever before.

Go! Leafs, Go!

Consider Yourself a Fan?

So you think your a loyal fan? Prove it by letting the world know. Support your team by tricking out your vehicle, re-decorate your wreck-room and plastering your work station with your teams colours! Don't be shy, there is no shame in being proud fan. Even if your team is suffering through a terrible loosing streak. Check out a few of these links for cool merchandise at cool prices. There is no need to pad the pockets of middle man retailers. Purchase your gear online and recognize the savings.

http://www.icejerseys.com/index.php

http://www.fansedge.com/Toronto-Maple-Leafs-Merchandise-_-92254166_BW.html?google=554545707362

IF THE MAPLE LEAFS FINSH LAST

Alot has been made about the Leafs giving up a first and second round pick in the deal for phil kessel. so what did they potentially give up? Well the shot at a kid named Taylor Hall. this Kingston, ON naitive is a left winger for the Windsor Spitfires. This speedy, offensive minded player creates oppertunities eveytime he's on the ice. In 17 games this year, he has already racked up 16 G 19A and a +16 rating. after coming off a 90 pnt season in 08/09 look for Hall to go pretty high come June in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft. To keep track of this young stud check out the OHL home page.
http://www.ontariohockeyleague.com/stats/player.php?id=4895

Stars Shine

Chalk up another loss for the Leafs. Last nights game in Dallas led to nothing but upset for Leaf fans, with an over-time loss 4-3. Stars goalie Turco led his team to victory contoling rebonds and saving 33 of 36 shots.