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Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Rally-Saturday-10 am-Native New Yorker, Glendale
This Saturday the Save the Coyotes rally will take place at the Native New Yorker in Glendale. Please be sure to show up, wearing white, and lend your support to the Coyotes. We know this is not going to make a legal decision but we would like to show other potential buyers that the support is here. We want to show the world we love hockey in the desert! Rally starts at 10 am. Be there or be square!!
Monday, May 11, 2009
I am so sick of the ignorant arguments coming from Canadians
I have a new theory as to why the Canadians want our US teams. They are sick of losing year after year to US teams in the Stanley Cup finals and maybe even in general. When was the last time a Canadian team, any one of them, won the cup? Like 1993. Wow, 16 whole years. Ok, minus one for the lockout and I included this year as the winner is going to be another AMERICAN team.
If Balsillie really wants another team, maybe he can go buy one in Russia, then we wont have to deal with him anymore. Oh wait, according to him and all Canadians, Canada is the only place that deserves to have hockey. Nevermind… guess that idea won’t work. I guess the only solution is to relocate each and every American team to Canada.
What most Canadians don’t get (because they have never been here and are making ASSumptions based on biased news stories and the games on tv) is that this can, and will be, a hockey town with the right management/owner. The team is starting to come together. The last two seasons we have been close to the playoffs. We have improved. This is a team close the being winners. This is a team, with the right direction, that will be a winner. This could be why the Canadians want our team; they see the potential and look at it as another way to end their 16 year drought.
Some say we only get 6,000 people at a game. Bull shit. Have you ever been to a game at the arena? I doubt it. The first few rows you see on tv are less full then other areas of the arena. Those are the most expensive and mostly corporate seats. I have watched other games on tv, like the red wings, whose arena looks empty because all you can see is about the first eight rows. But that doesn’t mean there is no one at the game.
They also believe the bias media that claims our booster club has 57 members. I know for a fact that this number is about 300 members off. This also is not a good measure for how many fans there are in Phoenix either. I, for one, am not a member. I chose not to be involved in the Booster Club. I have my reasons why but those are not relevant to this blog. I know others who aren’t members for the same reason. This makes the number of members in the booster club irrelevant. How many people are in the booster club is not indicative of how many fans the Coyotes have.
Most Canadians apparently can’t comprehend what a grassroots campaign is either. Have they never had anything like that in Canada? Have they never had protests and candlelight vigils for wars? Have they never tried to get their voices heard amongst the rest of the world? We are one small part of the United States, a city, versus all of Canada. Of course they will have more people for their campaign. They also have a BILLIONAIRE behind their campaign. We have everyday people fighting for their team. I know some of these people and they aren’t rich in anyway but will support their team anyway they know how. We are not affiliated with anyone but ourselves. We are doing this alone. We don’t have a Balsillie or an entire country to back us. Hell, even some of our own are turning on us. What is up with that Kevin Smith??
And no one is saying Canada doesn’t deserve another team, we are just saying they don’t deserve OURS.
Spread the word, spread the love, spread the hockey.
If Balsillie really wants another team, maybe he can go buy one in Russia, then we wont have to deal with him anymore. Oh wait, according to him and all Canadians, Canada is the only place that deserves to have hockey. Nevermind… guess that idea won’t work. I guess the only solution is to relocate each and every American team to Canada.
What most Canadians don’t get (because they have never been here and are making ASSumptions based on biased news stories and the games on tv) is that this can, and will be, a hockey town with the right management/owner. The team is starting to come together. The last two seasons we have been close to the playoffs. We have improved. This is a team close the being winners. This is a team, with the right direction, that will be a winner. This could be why the Canadians want our team; they see the potential and look at it as another way to end their 16 year drought.
Some say we only get 6,000 people at a game. Bull shit. Have you ever been to a game at the arena? I doubt it. The first few rows you see on tv are less full then other areas of the arena. Those are the most expensive and mostly corporate seats. I have watched other games on tv, like the red wings, whose arena looks empty because all you can see is about the first eight rows. But that doesn’t mean there is no one at the game.
They also believe the bias media that claims our booster club has 57 members. I know for a fact that this number is about 300 members off. This also is not a good measure for how many fans there are in Phoenix either. I, for one, am not a member. I chose not to be involved in the Booster Club. I have my reasons why but those are not relevant to this blog. I know others who aren’t members for the same reason. This makes the number of members in the booster club irrelevant. How many people are in the booster club is not indicative of how many fans the Coyotes have.
Most Canadians apparently can’t comprehend what a grassroots campaign is either. Have they never had anything like that in Canada? Have they never had protests and candlelight vigils for wars? Have they never tried to get their voices heard amongst the rest of the world? We are one small part of the United States, a city, versus all of Canada. Of course they will have more people for their campaign. They also have a BILLIONAIRE behind their campaign. We have everyday people fighting for their team. I know some of these people and they aren’t rich in anyway but will support their team anyway they know how. We are not affiliated with anyone but ourselves. We are doing this alone. We don’t have a Balsillie or an entire country to back us. Hell, even some of our own are turning on us. What is up with that Kevin Smith??
And no one is saying Canada doesn’t deserve another team, we are just saying they don’t deserve OURS.
Spread the word, spread the love, spread the hockey.
Sunday, May 10, 2009
White Out
Location - West Gate City Center
Time: 10am
Date: Saturday May 16th - 2009
This is a a preliminary message. There are still some details to work out. We need as many people as possible. Ask favors, get Phoenix area Hockey fans down there. PLEASE WEAR ALL WHITE as we will be bringing Glendale its first of MANY White Outs in support of OUR PHOENIX COYOTES!!! All white! I can’t stress that enough, it’ll be hot enough so you should want to wear white anyway.We expect media, so it’s key to get as many people out there as possible. In the Thousands!
More details will be released in the Coming days - Until then visit SaveTheCoyotes.com and the Facebook group often. There will be a printable Flyer for you to put up in your neighborhood, grocery store, neighborhood Ice rink/Community centers coming soon also.
So stay tuned!
AW0000000000000000000!
Be there and wear all white. We need to save our team!
Spread the word, spread the love, spread the hockey.
Time: 10am
Date: Saturday May 16th - 2009
This is a a preliminary message. There are still some details to work out. We need as many people as possible. Ask favors, get Phoenix area Hockey fans down there. PLEASE WEAR ALL WHITE as we will be bringing Glendale its first of MANY White Outs in support of OUR PHOENIX COYOTES!!! All white! I can’t stress that enough, it’ll be hot enough so you should want to wear white anyway.We expect media, so it’s key to get as many people out there as possible. In the Thousands!
More details will be released in the Coming days - Until then visit SaveTheCoyotes.com and the Facebook group often. There will be a printable Flyer for you to put up in your neighborhood, grocery store, neighborhood Ice rink/Community centers coming soon also.
So stay tuned!
AW0000000000000000000!
Be there and wear all white. We need to save our team!
Spread the word, spread the love, spread the hockey.
Kevin Smith, you have lost me as a fan.
I have just found out that Kevin Smith is all for moving the Coyotes to Canada. Did he forget that he is an American? All of his movies focus on the east coast area, mostly New Jersey, and he wants an American city to move to Canada? Where are your priorities man? Would you rather be a Canadian, because right now I would gladly kick your ass over the border. They can have your sorry ass. I’m glad the NHL kicked your blog off their site. This is Un-American, especially from someone who is SO proud to be from New Jersey. Where is your American/NJ pride now? What if he wanted to take your team and move it to Canada? Would you still support him?
I will never buy another ticket or DVD of your movies again. I may never watch Mallrats again. Even though it is one of my all time favorite movies, I would rather not watch something made by someone who would support ripping my team out from under me and giving it to that slime ball Balsillie.
Spread the word, spread the love, spread the hockey.
I will never buy another ticket or DVD of your movies again. I may never watch Mallrats again. Even though it is one of my all time favorite movies, I would rather not watch something made by someone who would support ripping my team out from under me and giving it to that slime ball Balsillie.
Spread the word, spread the love, spread the hockey.
Spread the Word. Spread the Love. Spread the Hockey
I really despise the "Make it Seven" campaign. I was looking at their twitter and they actually say "hockey is Canada's game". I mean c'mon... don't be such a selfish, jealous sounding person. You should want to share your love of hockey with others. I know I love to talk about hockey with everyone I know regardless if they like hockey or not.
And it's not like Canada doesn't have NBA or MLB teams (not sure about NFL, I couldn't name 5 NFL teams off the top of my head). We share our sports with you. What if Canada wanted a Nascar track? I am sure the fans would love to spread the love of their sport.
How about we send all of the American and international hockey teams to Canada? Apparently no one else but Canada can have hockey, according to Canadians. Bull shit. Everyone should be able to enjoy hockey. It's a great sport and once introduced most people fall in love with it. My parents knew I was a hoceky fan when I was little but never went to a game. I have taken them to Coyotes games and they now follow the Coyotes, from Wisconsin. I have talked to a lot of people who think hockey looks like a great game but don't understand all the rules. If we teach them, they will want to go to more games.
Ultimately the smear campaign will fail and Phoenix will keep our team.
Spread the word. Spread the love. Spread the hockey.
And it's not like Canada doesn't have NBA or MLB teams (not sure about NFL, I couldn't name 5 NFL teams off the top of my head). We share our sports with you. What if Canada wanted a Nascar track? I am sure the fans would love to spread the love of their sport.
How about we send all of the American and international hockey teams to Canada? Apparently no one else but Canada can have hockey, according to Canadians. Bull shit. Everyone should be able to enjoy hockey. It's a great sport and once introduced most people fall in love with it. My parents knew I was a hoceky fan when I was little but never went to a game. I have taken them to Coyotes games and they now follow the Coyotes, from Wisconsin. I have talked to a lot of people who think hockey looks like a great game but don't understand all the rules. If we teach them, they will want to go to more games.
Ultimately the smear campaign will fail and Phoenix will keep our team.
Spread the word. Spread the love. Spread the hockey.
Saturday, May 9, 2009
I'm back and the fists are up!
It’s on. I was a little MIA these last few days but I have seen what is going on out there in cyber space and I am ready to fight to the death for my Coyotes.
I have been reading the comments on Save the Coyotes that try to discredit the Coyotes. You know what? I have an answer to every single one of your overused, already been heard arguments. And I am posting them.
Given time, hockey will grow in Phoenix. We have been here how long compared to some of the Canadian teams? It’s lifetimes of difference and thus you cannot compare! It’s like trying to compare apples to oranges. With proper owners and coaches, these players will go far.
This blog is going to take on a different look until the future of my team is stabilized. I know the name of the blog is hip checks but my banner will be a “Save the Coyotes” one until we get out team on stable ice (ahahahaha, see… I still have a sense of humor).
If you want to show off your support for the Coyotes, you can purchase a “Keep it Six” shirts (and other various items) here. Any proceeds from sales will be going to the Coyotes Booster Club. They are working out the details with how best to use that money, most likely the money will be used toward the tickets for kids program. You will be doing not one but two good deeds by supporting the “Keep it Six” campaign.
If you have a problem with the Coyotes staying in Phoenix, you have a problem with me. I don’t give up easily, I always have to have the last word and I’m stubborn. What can I say… the Irish in me comes out at times.
For those that don’t know I am not a Phoenician by birth. I moved here about 3 years ago and instantly became a Coyotes fan. I was born and raised in Wisconsin and followed the Flyers ever since I can remember. My senior year, we got a hockey player arrested, among other things. He couldn’t stand our taunting. Our athletic director wasn’t too happy either and the following year tickets were not available to students unless a parent gave it to them. So as you can see, I am very passionate about hockey. Always have been, always will be. This is nothing new to me.
Hockey has been a part of my life for many, many years and I will not roll over and let some Canadian slime ball take my team. You want a team Balsillie? How about you try getting one that doesn’t step on anyone’s toes? You might have better luck. You know the saying “nice guys finish last”? That’s not always true. Have you ever heard of a gentleman’s agreement or other such arrangements? Sometimes in business you need to be cordial and follow the rules. Being reckless and offending those in charge isn’t always the way to go. Remember the toes you step on today could be the ass you kiss tomorrow.
That is all I have for now. I will not go easily. I will not give up. It's not part of who I am. I fight for what I believe in and I believe hockey belongs in Phoenix.
I have been reading the comments on Save the Coyotes that try to discredit the Coyotes. You know what? I have an answer to every single one of your overused, already been heard arguments. And I am posting them.
Given time, hockey will grow in Phoenix. We have been here how long compared to some of the Canadian teams? It’s lifetimes of difference and thus you cannot compare! It’s like trying to compare apples to oranges. With proper owners and coaches, these players will go far.
This blog is going to take on a different look until the future of my team is stabilized. I know the name of the blog is hip checks but my banner will be a “Save the Coyotes” one until we get out team on stable ice (ahahahaha, see… I still have a sense of humor).
If you want to show off your support for the Coyotes, you can purchase a “Keep it Six” shirts (and other various items) here. Any proceeds from sales will be going to the Coyotes Booster Club. They are working out the details with how best to use that money, most likely the money will be used toward the tickets for kids program. You will be doing not one but two good deeds by supporting the “Keep it Six” campaign.
If you have a problem with the Coyotes staying in Phoenix, you have a problem with me. I don’t give up easily, I always have to have the last word and I’m stubborn. What can I say… the Irish in me comes out at times.
For those that don’t know I am not a Phoenician by birth. I moved here about 3 years ago and instantly became a Coyotes fan. I was born and raised in Wisconsin and followed the Flyers ever since I can remember. My senior year, we got a hockey player arrested, among other things. He couldn’t stand our taunting. Our athletic director wasn’t too happy either and the following year tickets were not available to students unless a parent gave it to them. So as you can see, I am very passionate about hockey. Always have been, always will be. This is nothing new to me.
Hockey has been a part of my life for many, many years and I will not roll over and let some Canadian slime ball take my team. You want a team Balsillie? How about you try getting one that doesn’t step on anyone’s toes? You might have better luck. You know the saying “nice guys finish last”? That’s not always true. Have you ever heard of a gentleman’s agreement or other such arrangements? Sometimes in business you need to be cordial and follow the rules. Being reckless and offending those in charge isn’t always the way to go. Remember the toes you step on today could be the ass you kiss tomorrow.
That is all I have for now. I will not go easily. I will not give up. It's not part of who I am. I fight for what I believe in and I believe hockey belongs in Phoenix.
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