Login

***CaptainCrazy*** · 08-22-2016, 05:00 AM

WeWantTaro · 08-22-2016, 07:45 AM

When Buckner was drafted to the New England Wolfpack he could not have been any happier. He was excited to start his new career on the East Coast in one of the most iconic hockey cities in the country. Coming from Denver was quite the adjustment. The switch from the outdoorsy, mountainous landscape of Colorado, to the busy city of Boston. Since his rookie year in Boston, Buckner is well acclimated and is enjoying his time. Having access to the many harbors in and around Massachusetts has to be his most favorite though. He grew up near the great lakes and often played pond hockey in the winters. He can often be seen at the local outdoor rinks during his time off mingling with the locals and giving tips to youngsters that are aspiring SHL players. He enjoys being active in the community and gives back as much as he can with fundraisers and auctions. During his off season he goes up to Cape Cod were he has settled in as a permanent resident and set up a nice coastal home. The beaches and the New England life style are exactly what he was looking for. If the day ever comes that Buckner will have to take his talents else where you can be rest assured that he will continue to be active in the Boston and New England communities that have been like family to him since starting his career.

Hoovuh · 08-22-2016, 08:58 AM

prettyburn · 08-22-2016, 01:34 PM

Pandar · 08-22-2016, 02:03 PM

My favorite thing about living in West Kendall has got to be the beaches. Coming from Germany, there was not a whole lot of opportunity to go to beaches and there are lots of perky â€“ I mean perks, to having beaches right there. Also, the food is great, and the music scene is spectacular. I love salsa and samba and jazz, and there are great clubs for all of those. The weatherâ€™s great almost year-round, and Iâ€™ve never lived somewhere where I didnâ€™t need to own a parka before. That being said, I could do without the hurricanes. The weather thing, not the team. University of Miami seems like a fine university. But itâ€™s annoying having these storms that could kill you or destroy your home rolling through every year. Iâ€™ll also admit that itâ€™s quite difficult for the guys at the arena to keep the ice nice when itâ€™s so damn hot outside all of the time, but they do their best. But yeah, best thing to do on a day off is take a couple of books and a blanket and head out to the beach. Spend the day reading and â€¦ people watching. Itâ€™s a great city to people watch in and I love it.

Code:
208 words

MyLittleHexx · 08-22-2016, 02:16 PM

Narconis · 08-22-2016, 03:13 PM

As a true blue Wisconsin, I cannot say nice things about Minnesota without balancing them out with negatives. So I wrote both.

The good:

1. There are four distinct seasons in Minnesota. This isnâ€™t always the case now because of climate changeâ€¦ but in general.
2. The people are nice. (The myth of 'Minnesota Nice' is not a myth.)
3. No matter where you live in the state, there is access to and appreciation for natural beauty and outdoor sports.

The not-so-good:

1. Mosquitos. So many god damned mosquitos.
2. The winters can be damned cold and damned snowy.
3. Other people don't understand why people would want to live in Minnesota.
4. A general dislike for people from Wisconsin, which I am.

Other goods and bads vary by the region of Minnesota. For example, the Twin Cities are highly cosmopolitan. Citizens there have easy access to excellent music, theater, visual arts, and other creative activities. The far north of Minnesota has that awesome â€œMinnesota accentâ€ that is really funny to listen to and make fun of. That is also where it gets the coldest (obviously), so driving during big winter storms carries with it extra risks that potentially could lead to death if you get stuck in the snow and no one stops to help.

Code:
Words: 209

crutch · 08-22-2016, 04:49 PM

Los Angeles to put it in the shortest words possible, is incredible. Everything from playing at the Staples Center to Santa Monica beach is amazing.

For Chris Crutchfield, he finds that LA is a great fit. When he first was drafted into the league to St. Louis, it was a big adjustment for the young defender. When he was drafted to Manhattan, going to one of the largest cities on the planet was shocking for Crutchfield.

Then came his move to Los Angeles. The first thing that immediately springs to mind is the great weather in California. It's unbeatable. With the radical heat (a much needed change for Crutchfield after this time in rainy Manhattan), he is often found outside in his outdoor pool (something else they didnâ€™t have in Manhattan).

Another great thing about playing for Los Angeles is that it is a low profile market. With the SHL being one of the many sports in town, it is hard to get recognized. The young defender of the Panthers takes advantage of this and goes to as many other sporting events as he possibly can. Crutch is a huge baseball fan, so he is usually in the crowd of Dodgers games, unknown to the rest of the audience.

What a time, to be alive (in LA).

Baelor Swift · 08-22-2016, 05:02 PM

Being from Germany, I am not sure there could be better place in the SHL for me than Minneapolis. I mean, there are so many Germans here already so it's like I'm back home. Plus, I was already a fan favorite before I did shit. Apparently coming here as a free agent was enough to get all the Minny bitches to swoon over me. Now that I am tearing the league up this season, I have the twin cities wrapped around my fingers. And because of that, I can ask the team for whatever I want since I'm basically the biggest asset on the team no matter how much old man Garbanzo likes to think he is. Sometimes I'll tell fangirls to fuck him first before they can do anything with me so he doesn't get all depressed at the lack of attention.

However, my contract does expire at the end of this season. I could probably command a giant fucking contract if I leave and I'm sure every team besides the Wolfcucks would want me. As much as it would be fun, it's hard to imagine a scenario where I leave. Minny is my new home and we're gonna be a dynasty so the rest of the SHL can suck it.

Alucard · 08-22-2016, 05:12 PM

People Know Me

Ask Edmonton winger Ivan Koroviev what he most loves about the city, and you're liable to receive a patchy answerâ€”at best. For the Russian international, life in the Albertan capital revolves around two things: hockey, and vodka. The same could be said of him no matter where he held residence.

Having been drafted at 7th overall in the S25 Entry Draft, Koroviev settled in well with eighteen points in his first SHL season (S26). His progress through S27 was hampered, however, by his attachment to O'Byrne's Irish Pub, a self-proclaimed "down-home watering hole with live music." To this day it still a regular haunt of his, and one of his favourite locations in the city. Most professional hockey players would be unable to secure a contract if they spent as much time in the pub as Koroviev does, but the management staff at Rexall Place have been forced to admit that he something of a freak: alcohol does for him what high-energy sports drinks do for most athletes.

The winter, too, is something for which he professes a liking. The Canadian snowfall is reminiscent of that which besets his native Russia during the winter months, and though temperatures are lower in Edmonton in the winter than in his home town of Khabarovsk, he claims that the harsh conditions are the perfect excuse to drink even more vodka. With so much time spent in the pub and in the gym (as well as caring for his pet ocelot, Babou), Koroviev's life in Edmonton revolves around hockeyâ€”training and playingâ€”and little else. Given a list of the 10 most famous landmarks in the city, the Russian knew just three of them.

"O'Byrne's is famous," he told our reporter. Why? "I don't know. I go there. People know me."

Cynthia · 08-22-2016, 05:19 PM

As someone born in Vancouver Canada, aka the West Coast, it was a pretty big change moving to Toronto Ontario. While Vancouver and Toronto are both major cities in Canada, they have completely different cultures and have very few things alike. Cynthia Taylor moved to Toronto about 3 seasons ago and has been living it up as she has adjusted quite nicely and now calls Toronto her home. She says that although it was a massive change, I'm really starting to like the things different from Vancouver as it all has a certain charm about it. To name a couple of things she's liking:

1. Milk comes in a bag! As many do know, milk comes in a bag when you buy it in Toronto. i can never go back to a Carton of Milk now
2. East Coast vs West Coast Fish. While both sides have fantastic tasting fish, they have different kinds of fish and getting to try out both sides now is great.
3. Toronto has more attractions to go see such as the CN Tower, Museums, and nightlife.

Thanks to Enigmatic and Crutch for the beautiful signatures

Navigation

Extra Menu

About us