It's a sad day for Canadian baseball fans.
Gary Carter has passed away after a courageous fight against brain cancer.
There was a time when Carter was the most popular athlete in Canada; Gretzky-like popular. I was born midway through his career and never had a chance to watch him play. But from what I've read, he was a great person, on and off the field. He loved God, his family and baseball.
Gary Carter – All-Star, World Series champion, Hall-of-Famer and one of the greatest players to ever wear a Montreal Expos uniform.
Condolences to his family.
- ER
Showing posts with label montreal. Show all posts
Showing posts with label montreal. Show all posts
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Re. The 1981 Montreal Expos
(My latest from TheGoodPoint.com)
2011 marked the 30th anniversary of the Montreal Expos' first and only playoff appearance. It was also the first time the MLB post-season took place on Canadian soil.
Sadly, this important milestone was almost entirely ignored by the mainstream media.
Take a trip down memory lane.
Enjoy!
ER
2011 marked the 30th anniversary of the Montreal Expos' first and only playoff appearance. It was also the first time the MLB post-season took place on Canadian soil.
Sadly, this important milestone was almost entirely ignored by the mainstream media.
Take a trip down memory lane.
Enjoy!
ER
Monday, December 26, 2011
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Le Baseball
Questionable clip selection by Radio-Canada for this baseball promo. Although I do like the jazzy tune.
From 1977, promoting the first home opener at Olympic Stadium. Lots of footage from Jarry Park.
- ER
From 1977, promoting the first home opener at Olympic Stadium. Lots of footage from Jarry Park.
- ER
Monday, October 17, 2011
From the Montreal Expos...Pete Rose
Yes, it's true! Pete Rose played for the Montreal Expos.
TheGoodPoint.com and I shall tell you everything (or at least write about it).
Enjoy!
- ER
TheGoodPoint.com and I shall tell you everything (or at least write about it).
Enjoy!
- ER
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
If I had $60 Million
Zamboni Ramblings is back! Yes, it still rambles during the summer.
The targets: Brad Richards, Team 990, the Canucks, the Chicago Wolves and the Flyers. There's also some Hockey Haiku.
Take a look!
- ER
The targets: Brad Richards, Team 990, the Canucks, the Chicago Wolves and the Flyers. There's also some Hockey Haiku.
Take a look!
- ER
Friday, June 24, 2011
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Re. Carey Price and Tim Thomas
Two weeks ago, Tim Thomas and Carey Price were under the influence of sheer idiocy.
Their little fight made me angry and inspired this new article.
Fighting in hockey will horrifically turn tragic one day.
- ER
Their little fight made me angry and inspired this new article.
Fighting in hockey will horrifically turn tragic one day.
- ER
Monday, November 29, 2010
Re. Grey Cup 2010
Some short thoughts:
Congrats to the Alouettes! It was a very close affair.
Missed it? That's too bad. It was a great game.
Anthony Calvillo is a warrior.
- ER
Congrats to the Alouettes! It was a very close affair.
Missed it? That's too bad. It was a great game.
Anthony Calvillo is a warrior.
- ER
Friday, November 26, 2010
Re. The Grey Cup
I told my Editor at TheGoodPoint.com that I wanted to write an article about the Grey Cup. He gave me his blessings and commended me on my bravery.
Bravery-shmavery!
The Grey Cup is a cultural event. It's a match that features pure football without the over-hyped glitz and glamour of the Super Bowl.
So far my Grey Cup article, I try to convince American football fans and apathetic Canadians to watch the game. I think they'll like what they see.
And for the record, I'm picking Montreal.
- ER
Bravery-shmavery!
The Grey Cup is a cultural event. It's a match that features pure football without the over-hyped glitz and glamour of the Super Bowl.
So far my Grey Cup article, I try to convince American football fans and apathetic Canadians to watch the game. I think they'll like what they see.
And for the record, I'm picking Montreal.
- ER
Monday, October 18, 2010
Re. The Champlaine Bridge
If you were driving on Montreal's Champlain Bridge Saturday around 5pm and saw two people pushing a dead car in the right-hand lane....that was me and my uncle. Thanks for not running us over.
And a big THANK YOU to the person who used his van to push the broken vehicle to the nearest exit. My family really appreciates it.
- ER
And a big THANK YOU to the person who used his van to push the broken vehicle to the nearest exit. My family really appreciates it.
- ER
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Re. Karri Ramo
Goalie for goalie.
The Canadiens have sent Cedrick Desjardins - who spent most of his time in Hamilton - to Tampa Bay for Karri Ramo.
Desjardins, along with colleague Curtis Sanford, posted the lowest combined GAA in the AHL last season.
Ramo, who played for Omsk in the KHL, was sixth in GAA and was in a fourth-place tie for shutouts. His overall record in 44 games was 21-17-4. He also played 48 NHL games for Tampa from 2006-2009. Ramo's NHL record: 11-21-10.
Judging by the posts on Twitter, Habs fans aren't happy.
Hands up if you think Karri Ramo will be the next Georges Vezina!
- ER
The Canadiens have sent Cedrick Desjardins - who spent most of his time in Hamilton - to Tampa Bay for Karri Ramo.
Desjardins, along with colleague Curtis Sanford, posted the lowest combined GAA in the AHL last season.
Ramo, who played for Omsk in the KHL, was sixth in GAA and was in a fourth-place tie for shutouts. His overall record in 44 games was 21-17-4. He also played 48 NHL games for Tampa from 2006-2009. Ramo's NHL record: 11-21-10.
Judging by the posts on Twitter, Habs fans aren't happy.
Hands up if you think Karri Ramo will be the next Georges Vezina!
- ER
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Canadiens 2010-11 Schedule
The Montreal Canadiens have released their 2010-11 regular season schedule. Just like the previous season, they start and end with the Leafs.
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Thursday, June 17, 2010
The Halak Trade
I shouldn't be surprised, but I am.
I suspect Halak (or more likely his agent) told the Canadiens he was going to leave, regardless of whether or not they chose him over Carey Price.
Don't know much about these "prospects." One was an AHL all-star. The other put up decent numbers in the WHL.
One thing I do know: Carey Price's worst nightmare has come true. The poor kid will face immense pressure next season; more than what he had to deal with this season. I do not envy him.
- ER
I suspect Halak (or more likely his agent) told the Canadiens he was going to leave, regardless of whether or not they chose him over Carey Price.
Don't know much about these "prospects." One was an AHL all-star. The other put up decent numbers in the WHL.
One thing I do know: Carey Price's worst nightmare has come true. The poor kid will face immense pressure next season; more than what he had to deal with this season. I do not envy him.
- ER
Monday, May 31, 2010
The Montreal Love-In Continues
There were a lot of articles about the Habs last week.
Here's one more to add to the collection.
Enjoy!
- ER
Here's one more to add to the collection.
Enjoy!
- ER
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Flyers 4 Habs 2 (Flyers win 4-1)
For the second time in three years, Philadelphia knocks out the Canadiens in five games.
Well, it was a good run while it lasted. But all good things must come in to an end.
First and foremost, congrats to the Flyers. They were better than Montreal in every category and almost every game. No question about it. They deserve the victory.
Once again, the Habs did not play a full game. They woke up late in the third period, but it was too late. I don't like blaming specific players because it's a team sport, but I do wonder what would happen if Halak didn't play the puck in the first. The score would've been tied, going to the third.
Regardless, Halak was Montreal's MVP. Honourable mention to Cammalleri.
(Writing as a fan) It was an amazing month. Hold your heads up high, boys. You have plenty to be proud about.
Go Habs Go!
- ER
Well, it was a good run while it lasted. But all good things must come in to an end.
First and foremost, congrats to the Flyers. They were better than Montreal in every category and almost every game. No question about it. They deserve the victory.
Once again, the Habs did not play a full game. They woke up late in the third period, but it was too late. I don't like blaming specific players because it's a team sport, but I do wonder what would happen if Halak didn't play the puck in the first. The score would've been tied, going to the third.
Regardless, Halak was Montreal's MVP. Honourable mention to Cammalleri.
(Writing as a fan) It was an amazing month. Hold your heads up high, boys. You have plenty to be proud about.
Go Habs Go!
- ER
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Re. Game 3, Habs vs. Flyers
5-1. Some random thoughts:
I hope Maxim Lapierre doesn't mind having a bulls-eye on his back. Right or wrong, his antics worked.
For the Habs, there's still work to be done.
Habs took their foot off the accelerator for the final few mins. Not a smart move. However, the Flyers were making their own mistakes, so it didn't hurt Montreal in the end. Still, you never let up.
Getting that first goal was clutch for Mtl. It set the tone.
-ER
I hope Maxim Lapierre doesn't mind having a bulls-eye on his back. Right or wrong, his antics worked.
For the Habs, there's still work to be done.
Habs took their foot off the accelerator for the final few mins. Not a smart move. However, the Flyers were making their own mistakes, so it didn't hurt Montreal in the end. Still, you never let up.
Getting that first goal was clutch for Mtl. It set the tone.
-ER
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Re. Game 2, Habs vs. Flyers
A slightly better effort by the Habs. Yet, it's an unfavourable result. No, I'm not pushing the panic button, but I am concerned.
They need to work on their PP & PK. They need to take it to eleven.
- ER
They need to work on their PP & PK. They need to take it to eleven.
- ER
Sunday, May 16, 2010
NHL Playoff Predictions - Round Three
Second Round: Two out of four; one perfect prediction (Mtl/Pit). Damn you, San Jose and Philadelphia.
And now, the third round:
Eastern Conference
Montreal over Philadelphia in 7
Western Conference
Chicago over San Jose in 6
NOTES: Team 7 vs. Team 8 for the East final. Did not see that one coming. Full credit to both teams. As long as Montreal doesn't allow the Flyers to bully them, they'll keep rolling...still not sold on San Jose.
- ER
And now, the third round:
Eastern Conference
Montreal over Philadelphia in 7
Western Conference
Chicago over San Jose in 6
NOTES: Team 7 vs. Team 8 for the East final. Did not see that one coming. Full credit to both teams. As long as Montreal doesn't allow the Flyers to bully them, they'll keep rolling...still not sold on San Jose.
- ER
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