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Hockey Odyssey -
Columbus
The trip from hell
continues
2/17/07 - By Jess Knaster
Well, I guess the one positive from this game is, they only have four
more games on the road. The "best road team in hockey" (put in quotes because
it's a title the boys aren't living up to currently) just added another great
performance to their list with road loss, issue X (roman numeral for 10, not
mysterious like Racer X from "Speed Racer").
The offense continues to struggle, getting shut out for the second consecutive
time, with the last goal coming 148:30 ago (Cheechoo scored at 11:30 of the 2nd
in St. Louis). Evgeni Nabokov, making his first start in 2 weeks (last start
Feb 1st in SJ versus the Stars [boo]) stood semi-tall in the net, making 16
saves, and earning his 12th loss of the year.
The game was fairly boring, which (unfortunately for the "New NHL") has become
a stereotype for a Ken Hitchcock coached team. Big on defense, with a splash of
O in between (the Jackets had just 19 shots on net). I'd go on more about this
game, but I kinda fell asleep a few times in the middle (not true, but a good
exaggeration).
While in Columbus, I had the pleasure of meeting a resident Sharks fan for the
Ohio area. Brian is on one of the Sharks message boards, Chomp Board, and
through the magic of that, I was able to meet up with him for a couple meals
throughout my stay, and gracious rides from place to place (including a ride on
the wonderful icy highways of Central Ohio with Good Ole John). If you fancy a
time with a real-life Borat Sagdiyev (the fake Kazahk journalist with the
recent movie), go eat a meal at Goody Boy's (located down the block from OSU
[GO BUCKS] on High St. Just bring your open minded sense of humor, and a bit of
thick skin (eh, Sharky boy?).
From the cold of Columbus to the warmth (kinda) of Dallas. The Teal will play a
matinee of sorts tomorrow afternoon here in Big D against the Dallas Stars
(boo) [12:30 pst]. The season series has slanted in the direction of the Stars
(boo), with Dallas winning 4 of the 6 games played against the Sharks, 1 at the
AAC (1-0) and the other 3 in SJ (3-0, 3-2 SO, and 4-2). The Sharks have won
twice, New Years Eve in Dallas (4-2) and once at the Tank (2-0).
Both teams are looking to catch the division leading Ducks (Sharks 3 points
back, Dallas 6 points), and solidify a spot in the second season, that begins
in just under 8 weeks. Here's once of many many times hoping that at least one
of those teams makes it there (guess which one I mean).
Go Sharks (3 goals in Columbus by the Jackets equals a giveaway)(A WENDY'S BOWL
OF FINGER, ER... CHILI!!!)
-Jess
Contact Jess at sharkshockeyodyssey@yahoo.com
Catch his
blog Sharks Hockey Odyssey
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