Well its the night before a big day for me. Game 6 of the playoff series is tomorrow at noon and I will be attending my first Pirates game of the season tomorrow. This will be the first of many trips to PNC Park this year. Before I talk about the Pirates game, I have to focus on the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
1. It's great to see the support for the Penguins. It's hard to believe that just a few days ago people were saying the series was over and now the Pens are just one game away from hosting a game 7 at Consol. The pressure is still on the Pens, but I feel like its about even with the Flyers. Either way Game 6 in Philly should be interesting.
2. I am finally glad the NHL is taking hits seriously and I agree with the 25 Game Suspension on Coyotes Forward Raffi Torres. They need to send a message to players and this is a great way to do it.
Tonight also marked the debut of A.J. Burnett to the Pirates Staff. If he pitches this well every start I think we will all be satisified. I only hope some of his ability to stay in a game for 7 or 8 innings rubs off on some of his teammates. I see good things for this team this season, especially if Pedro Alvarez gets it going which it appears he has done so with his 2 RBI's tonight.
Look for a recap of tomorrows games after I return from the Burgh.
Thanks,
Ed
The Flood City Sports Fan
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Friday, April 6, 2012
Opening Day... Nothing Like It
Yesterday was one of the best day's of the year: Baseball Opening Day. There is nothing like the smell of fresh cut grass and the crack of the bat. Unfortunately the Pirates lost their home opener 1-0, but the record crowd was hopefully a sign that there are more fans on board for this year. I cannot wait to return to PNC Park for my first game this season, and I am excited to see the changes that have been made this year. My first trip will be April 22nd and should be the first of many trips. Along with the Pirates, the Altoona Curve began their exciting 2012 season which will hopefully be more successful and productive than last year. Best of luck to both of these teams and all the others this season.
This will be a busy week for me when it comes to sports. Tomorrow I will attend the Johnstown Generals Arena Football Game and Monday I will make the trip to Long Pond, PA to Pocono Raceway and a possible side trip to the Scranton Area to see the home of the Baby Pens and the Yankees. Look for photos of these next week.
I hope to post more often on this blog and feel free to follow me on Twitter @BigEdSheets
- The Flood City Sports Fan
Wild and Wonderful Trip to Wheeling
This season I was lucky enough to be an intern for the Wheeling Nailers Hockey team for their games here in Johnstown, PA. This team is celebrating their 20th season of hockey this season and for the second year they played 10 of their home games here in Johnstown. I took an internship with them in Communications/ Media Relations and I found that this is a great organization with a great fan base. A few weeks ago, I was able to make the trip to Wheeling for the first time to work a weekend there.
What I found was a unique area. I visited many area attractions including the giant Cabela's store, Wheeling Island, and Oglebay Park & Resort. The main part of the trip was working with D.J. and the rest of the staff at WesBanco Arena in downtown Wheeling. This was my first time in Wheeling so I enjoyed exploring the arena and its unique layout. It is a large and as the photos show the arena is home to the Ohio Valley Athletic Conference Hall of Fame which is one of the largest High School Athletic Conferences in the United States.
The Goal Horn
Map of the Conference Display Cases Filled with Memorabilia
Wall Of Helmets in the Concourse
One of the More Interesting features of the Hall of Fame is the Wall of Football Helmets shown below that represents the different teams in the conference. Along with this part of the arena, another noticable feature is the goal horn which is three brass horns and one of the loudest I have ever experienced. It along with the fans rocks this building.
The Goal Horn
After getting to come to Wheeling I am planning on coming back next season to catch a few games because a few days after my visit it was announced that new local owners had been found and the team will be staying in Wheeling. I reccomend a trip to Wheeling and a visit to WestBanco Arena.
- The Flood City Sports Fan
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