The Vancouver Province called the Islanders “LOWLY”!
But he did get 2 on Vancouver tonight!
The paper could not even spell the players name correctly. They said that we were basically “INEPT”
Take that Canucks!
JT had the game that many Islander fans were expecting to see. Two goals, three assists. All around the ice, backchecking, taking the body, doing just about everything except pouring tea.
Was the goalie that won the gold for Canada actually out there tonight? Or was he just going through the motions?
Four goals on 12 shots. The Isles were outshot 20-4 in the second period, but managed to get two by the Canuck captain. Two shots were not considered actual shots on net, because the clanked off the crossbar.
In many instances, the Canucks put a great deal of pressure on the Isles. However, it was the Freddy Meyer goal with under 10 clicks on the clock that put the hole in the Vancouver sail.
A night for the ages.
All four lines were humming. Even as the Canucks were outplaying the Isles, guys were taking some great chances. Park sliding across the crease to foil a great scoring chance. Bodies were flying, and for the first time in a long while, the passing to me was crisp and precise. My wife always comments that in the beginning of the season, the Isles were doing that so well, and it seemed to dissipate as the season rolls along. Gordo ad the coaches should be real happy with their effort.
For the Isles – now three in a row – it is a chance to have a few days of relaxation, Cali style. As for me – Claire and I will be heading down to Seattle to fly to LA.
Thanks to the great couple that traveled four hours from Eastern BC – to be stuck sitting with Claire and I last night. We had a nice time, and they were fun (except when they lost the camera, and the young woman was ready to kill her man!)
Vancouver is a great city, and I totally recommend the trip, should you ever get the opportunity!
Have a great day, Islander fans! We deserve it.
And for the Vancouver Province, any time you EVER want to write some non-flattering things about the Islander, do it anytme! We know it is not personal, but we’ll take it!
Posted under Islanders 09-10
This post was written by Gary Harding on March 17, 2010
The Vancouver media will never learn. I recall them saying the same things before the Isles beat the Canucks at home last season. Now, well, apparently the media forgot to tell the Canuck players that they had to play the game first before the bragging and disparaging remarks could be made. As far as I’m concerned, LOSS is spelled the same way in Vancouver and on Long Island. Whether the Canuck players bought into the hype and minimizing of the Islanders or not, it was a big win for the Isles … and WIN is also spelled the same way in Vancouver and on the island ….
Hey,
Just want to say thanks for the good times and the insight into a team that i dont get to see play very often on the west coast. It was a blast sitting next to you, even if my team lost.
Christian