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The Magic Number
Things are slowly looking up for the Colorado Avalanche. After an 0-4 start, the Avs have racked up back-to-back wins. Yes, the wins were against the Anaheim Ducks and the San Jose Sharks, not exactly the cream of the crop, but one has to crawl before one can walk. The win in San Jose was the first game in a brief three game road trip. Regarding Game 7 of this season, it would take place in Seattle against the Kraken.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Unbalanced
An Ice COLT Glass of Juice
The Colorado Avalanche were coming off finally picking up Win #1 in this young 2024-25 season, which is actually our 30th season since moving out of Quebec City (our 29th in play). The Avs defeated the Anaheim Ducks in overtime for our first win of the season; vibes are positive, and now, it was time to go back-to-back. Our opponents for Game #6 were the San Jose Sharks. It's always interesting when the Avs and Sharks get together, and I'm speaking as an Avs fan who remembers those early years when the Avs and Sharks were both strong playoff contenders. Sadly, those days are behind both teams, especially the Sharks, who are still rebuilding and trying to get something going in the midst of their longest playoff drought in franchise history.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Top 10 Tips For Achieving An Athletic Physique
Athletics is more than a sport; it's a celebration of human potential. From sprints to throws, jumps to relays, it encompasses a range of dynamic disciplines that showcase strength, speed, and skill. Achieving an athletic physique is about striking the right balance between a number of components. Adopting the right exercises to be practiced regularly while following a balanced diet are the building blocks for your journey, for sure.
By Venuabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Fifth Time's the Charm
Boy, did we need this! The Colorado Avalanche were 0-4 for the first time since the 1998-99 season, which actually ended with the Avs winning the newly formed Northwest Division and falling one win short of reaching the Stanley Cup Final. So based on that, while this 0-4 start sucks, it's not the end of the world. But even so, we needed a win. 1998-99 was also the last time the Avs went winless in our first five games of the season; that year saw the Avs tie our fifth game of the season.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Unbalanced
78 Games to Go
This can be fixed. This really can. This was the third game of the Colorado Avalanche's homestand, and so far, home ice hasn't cured our ills. We're still undermanned, we're still shaky, and we are still in unfamiliar negative territory. Nevertheless, we attempt to persevere. The Avs were visited by the Boston Bruins, and it was still Alexandar Georgiev in net against Joonas Korpisalo. The game was actually quiet, and trust me, we did need some quiet. It was still scoreless halfway through the opening frame, but Cole Koepke changed that in the 14th minute.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Somers Breaks Even Versus Nanuet
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons Slideshow v John Jay Last year, Somers Field Hockey traveled to Nanuet and lost a closely contested game. The venue switching on Wednesday September 11, it was more of the same and Coach Shannon Scavelli was happy with the way her Tuskers showed out. “Our girls played hard the whole time. They had great possession of the ball and were connecting well,” she said. The actual outcome wasn’t so bad either.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Remains Undefeated with 7-0 Victory over Somers
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons The only blemish in John Jay’s season so far has been in the tie column, and on Saturday September 21, Somers came to Contest Field in hopes of leaving a mark. But John Jay mostly kept the ball in the Somers zone, and once breaking through, the onslaught went unabated.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Home is Where the MVPs Are
As the saying goes, "You only have one chance to make your first impression." Regarding the 2024-25 NHL season, the Colorado Avalanche's first impression was a shaky one. On the bright side, Mikko Rantanen started the season with a hat trick. On the other hand, goaltending has been the key problem. Seven goals against, five of them from Alexander Georgiev. That has Avs fans in an unreasonable tizzy. It's Game One. There's 81 of these things to go. Give it time.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Unbalanced
A Rough Humpday in Vegas
Welcome back! I enjoyed writing game-by-game recaps of the Colorado Avalanche's 2023-24 season, that I decided that I'd do it again this season. Last year was a tad better than the year before. It was rocky at the end, but we did deliver a memorable playoff beatdown towards the season's best goalie, so there's that. We also delivered some amazing comebacks as well; we came back from down 3-0 quite a bit, and even came back from down 4-0 in one game. We even pulled off a 3-0 comeback in the playoffs last year!
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Unbalanced
What the F***?. AI-Generated.
### What the F***? The Psychology and Culture of Swearing Swearing, often considered taboo, has a complex role in human communication and society. The phrase "What the f***?" exemplifies how profanity can convey a wide range of emotions—from shock and disbelief to frustration and anger. But why do we swear, and what does it say about us?
By Someoneabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Remembering Game 6 of the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Finals
In 2015, the NHL had a very interesting Stanley Cup Finals Matchup among them, the Chicago Blackhawks were aiming to win their 3rd Stanley Cup win in five years winning in 2010 and 2013.
By Total Apex Entertainment & Sportsabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Florida Panthers Coach Takes Stanley Cup to Local Parkland Schools
Just ten weeks after the Florida Panthers won the Stanley Cup, the iconic trophy made it to Parkland, FL, on Friday. The hallowed Stanley Cup first went to Westglades Middle School which is located right behind Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
By Total Apex Entertainment & Sportsabout a year ago in Unbalanced
