I have been hearing about the Miracle on Ice all my life, but NOT ONCE have I been told that the 1980 Olympic mascot was a trash panda named Roni the Raccoon. Look! He has a hockey stick!
Mike Murphy
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Mike Murphy
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- Hey, all. Some personal news: I start a new job on Monday, the first full-time job of my life. I'm 35. 15 years ago, I never left my room. I was suffocated by anxiety and lost in my depression. I started writing about hockey to express myself. To live. That brought me here.
- Thinking of the victim, her family, and her friends right now. Somewhere, the Mailloux family might be celebrating. Somewhere else, the victim's family has to hear his name announced by an NHL organization in the draft. Priorities. This sport has a lot of work to do.
- After two days of PWHL hockey I really don't care about team names or logos. I just want more hockey and more of this energy.
- Why are women in hockey almost always introduced and talked about like we are all living in Westeros? GRANDDAUGHTER OF KING CLANCY. SISTER OF PHIL OF HOUSE KESSEL. DAUGHTER OF CHRIS CHELIOS.
This weekend may have been framed around a single women’s tournament but the conversation around this is much bigger. @JeffMarek explains why it's time to do what's right for Women’s Hockey while also looking into NHL coaches who will need new deals. sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/ri…- For 15 years my anxiety disorder prevented me from driving. I was utterly convinced I would make a costly, irredeemable mistake. Today, I got behind the wheel of a car for the first time. It's amazing what you can do after you decide to be kind to yourself.
- A goalie change on THE FLY complete with a blocker first bump, "Get in there!"
GIF - While the news surfaced of Reimer sitting out warmups because of SJS Pride night, queer hockey players were shining bright on the ice in the PHF playoffs in Toronto. They're on the ice with players who are Christian and straight. Some of them are Christian. The game goes on.
- The PWHL YouTube fans have dubbed PWHL New York the Pizza Rats. They have been doing this since Game One. The people have spoken. Go Pizza Rats.
GIF - I know a lot of folks adore Kreids and Mika and have fun with their bond but, seriously, in a space overflowing with toxic masculinity this is so wonderful, refreshing, and welcome. Kids are seeing their role models be vulnerable and emotional with each other. It's huge.#NYR Chris Kreider still very emotional... Mika Zibanejad came in with him for "emotional support." And when talking about Zibanejad, in particular, No. 20 couldn't hold back tears when talking about how proud he was of his friend.
- In most of women's hockey, having queer teammates is the standard and the sport and community around it are better for it. It's far from perfect but more feel safe and welcome. I'm reflecting on that and wondering how Provorov would explain his decision to a queer teammate.
