The NHL Network last year ran a series called "Voices", which featured profiles of the NHL's broadcasters. There was a moment in the episode featuring Toronto Maple Leafs play-by-player Joe Bowen that rings true with yours truly.
Joe likened calling a game to a high school physics exam. To paraphrase, he said, "An hour after the game I've forgotten everything about it." I know exactly what he means.
Back on Monday, I wrote this about a turning point in the game:
Sometimes, the "hockey gods" just don't smile on you. Had Michael's (McDonagh) wrister found the back of the net instead of the pipe. the score would have been 4-3 OU and the outcome of the game and the weekend might have been different.
Physics was not one of my favorite classes back at Agincourt High. After getting a chance to take a look at the game video on UStream, I need to set the record straight.
Michael's shot off the pipe occurred 1:20 into the third period, with Ohio on top 2-1.
Needless to say, had his shot been about two inches to the right, the outcome of the game and the weekend could have been different.
At least I was right when I wrote that sometimes the hockey gods don't smile on you!
Michael's shot off the pipe occurred 1:20 into the third period, with Ohio on top 2-1.
Needless to say, had his shot been about two inches to the right, the outcome of the game and the weekend could have been different.
At least I was right when I wrote that sometimes the hockey gods don't smile on you!
For those of you who didn't not see Saturday's game, I put up a photo of our "broadcast booth" at the Bird Arena.
It's not easy to get to and it's a little shaky, but I still maintain it's the best view in the place!
It's not easy to get to and it's a little shaky, but I still maintain it's the best view in the place!
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