Wow, A Very Cool Night...A Guy Name Bower....

We attended the Oldtimer Game tonight and wow, a very cool night. The pregame public skate brought out Gary Leeman and Bernie Nicholls. They skated with people, signed autographs and chatted with everyone. I asked Bernie for a pic and to sign and puck and he was more than happy to oblige. I chatted with Bernie and asked him a few questions about what he has been up to. He mentioned he was at Gretzky's Fantasy Camp three weeks ago and he is a ready to go moose hunting soon. He is a down to earth guy, very cool to chat with.

We headed up to grab our seats and were pleasantly surprised with someone we ran into.

Theo signed and took pics with about 15 people. He looks very happy with his life now. I grew up in the town next to Theo and was buddy's with his brother growing up. I mentioned this to Theo and he said that Teddy was upstairs. I went up to find him and we chatted for about 15 mins. I bought the Theo Team Canada photo for $20.
Good deal.
I was not prepared to buy a $120 Oldtimer jersey again, so I made sure I got all the things signed that I brought.

Top R-L Igor Kravchuk, Bryan Trottier, Val Bure Theo Fleury, Bernie Nicholls, Val Bure Trottier Card
Hey, I am being a jerk now...Here's the good stuff.....

This was really cool to have Mr. Bower in attendance. He signed for a charge though, a little step but I finally got my own Bower jersey signed in person. I have 4 signed Bower jerseys now, only 1 signed in person. I mentioned I met him in Spiritwood and he smiled and said how much fun that was. So, $40 to get a signed Johnny Bower jersey when he's sitting right in front of you, would you do it? Yah, I didn't even blink....


Signed Theo Fleury Team Canada Jersey (no nameplate yet though)

2010-2011 Panini Box Break, Yawn...

I stopped by my favorite hobby store last weekend and picked up a few things. I was really interested in the Panini box/pack. $114 for 8 cards. I knew what you are suppose to get and thought I'd give it a try. No blooming autographs, that sucked! I showed the owner and he offered me a pack of 2010-2011 UD GUA. I told him it wasn't his fault there was no autograph but he insisted I take a pack. I opened the first UD pack and pulled the Kane/Bufflin /25 (yes I know!) card, cool, seem to be jersey logos. All in all, I was not impressed, $114 PER PACK AND I pull a $20 Perry /19/25 card and Chara jersey card. The Hall card is /25 too. Not great...

Jersey Updates #3, Plus Schenn and Clark

Hmm, now have two of these, my wife said this one can hang in the 'Man Cave' downstairs.

Finally got this one stitched, does look better.

Rare and kind of cool, Dennis Hull Team Canada 1972 Jersey

Finally finished this one, cool...

Clarky, bought from local hobby shop.

Just had to have this, Frameworth auction, 16x20. Will go with one of the jersey when it gets framed.

Upper Deck Ultimate Collection Box Break

I was curious about this product so decided to try a box/pack out. I received it today and cracked it open, the Toews isn't bad but yikes for the price, not great stuff.

07/35
Doesn't the second patch appear to be the 'E' in his name.
What do you think?

105/299

307/399

Schenn, Armstrong, Regehr and Babs

Signed by James Wright, Riley Armstrong, Robyn Regher, Byron Bitz and Quintin Laing

Agenda for the Breakfast With Babs

These photos were left on the table for everyone. Notice the people in the pics, Bowman, Crosby, Babcock, cool eh? We got them signed right after the breakfast, check back later for Mr. Bowman's Cup Ring.

Luke Schenn Signed #2 Leafs Semi Pro Jersey

Top Right to Left: Colby Armstrong-Leafs, Luke Schenn/Colby Armstrong (how cool is that)-Leafs, Mike Babcock-Olympic Puck, Robyn Regher-Flames

Bottom Right to Left: Kenn Holland/Mike Babcock-Wings, Mike Babcock-Mike Babcock Day Puck, Scotty Bowman-Wings Puck, Kelly Chase-Blank Schenn and Armstrong Addition to Leafs Jersey

Jon Montgomery Signed 'Get 'Er Done' T-Shirt

2009-2010 Be A Player Pack Breaks

Better Breaks this time, a few Olympians and a few Cup Champs!

Jordan Hendry Letterman Patch

2008-09 Upper Deck Black Letterman Patch

RIP Bob Probert

I was very saddened to hear Bob Probert passed away on the weekend. He was feared throughout the NHL and it was no secret he had his demons. I have met Bob a two occasions but really was impressed during our last meeting in February. Bob came out on the ice to skate with people before the Oldtimers game along with Gary Leeman and Jimmy Mann. He appeared rough, but very nice to the kids and others. I asked Gary to show my wife how to skate backwards and he called Probert over to show her how to do it with picks. He checked her picks and then Probert and Leeman took about 1 lap showing her the proper technique. A few things came to mind even when we met Probert, he made sure every person on the ice had an autograph, scanning the ice almost doing a checklist in his head of who got something signed. He was admiring a few autographs on black helmets and gloves with silver sharpies. Bob asked me to use my silver sharpie and gave it back to me after, what was I going to do argue? He signed a Red Wings puck for me and got a picture with him, then after, I asked him if we could get silly, and he knew what I wanted. So to the Probert family, he was a heck of a nice person and our sincerest sympathy to your family.