The Rain Maker Sports: Sports Bytes – May 19, 2010

NY Jets DB Darrelle Revis must be experimenting with some of the “therapeutic” plant life on Revis Island. Revis is reportedly demanding a pay raise from the Jets, one that would pay him million per year. Revis is probably the best corner in the NFL, but for that kind of money I would expect him to cover both corner positions and free safety–at the same time . . .

I recognize that I’m going out on a limb, but sometimes you have to take the heat. May 29th’s Vitali Klitschko-Albert Sosnowski bout will not sell more PPV buys than did Mayweather-Mosley. There, I said it . . . Incidentally, the Klitschko-Sosnowski promo video doesn’t even include Sosnowski highlights. Nothing like trying to sell a fight as legitimate while ignoring the opponent . . .

Florida Marlins SS Hanley Ramirez is quickly becoming the poster boy for why so many sports fans dislike the modern professional athlete. On Tuesday, after misplaying a ball and kicking it, Ramirez

Where are the jerseys?

Stanley Cup Final

Philadelphia Flyers vs. Chicago Blackhawks – Blackhawks win series 4-2

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The Chicago Blackhawks are Stanley Cup champions for the first time in almost 50 years. Patrick Kane scored in overtime to give the Chicago Blackhawks a 4-3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup final. Full Story.(Photo: Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Video: Highlights: CHI 4, PHI 3 (OT)
Video: All Grown Up
Video: Jonathan Toews 1-on-1
Video: Quest for the Cup
Blackhawks captain Toews wins Conn Smythe Trophy
Stanley Cup victory vaults Toews into elusive Triple Gold Club
Third time lucky as Hawks’ Hossa finally lifts Stanley Cup
Stanley Cup Final Series Page

Headlines

McKenzie: Thoughts on strange winning goal, Hossa and more

The Pittsburgh Penguins and Buffalo Sabres have some great fans. Two compete in our Matts-Matics game show for tickets to their teams facing off!
Video Rating: 4 / 5

Montreal Canadiens Tickets And Seating Chart

If you’re a true fan that keeps up with everything that’s about the Montreal Canadiens, chances are you already know that you can vote for the player of the week every week during the 2009-10 hockey season. The winning play from each week will automatically be entered into a year-end elimination tournament to determine the play of the year. At the end of the first week in February, the choices are from the January 26th game against Florida and the nominees for that week are Michael Cammalleri, Tomas Plekanec and Andrei Markov; affectionately known as the snake charmers for their feats on the ice during that game.

In the January 30th game against Ottawa, Jaroslav Halak foiled Milan Michalek after Michalek got past not one, not two but three of the Habs. It earned Halak the title of “The Gatekeeper” during the game because he thwarted Michalek like a brick wall; there simply wasn’t any getting past to light the lamp. The third candidate for this particular

5 Ontario Hockey League Grads Play in France Ligue Magnus in 2009-10

Ligue Magnus is the elite hockey league in France. A number of Canadians play in the league, however, most are from Quebec and played their junior hockey in the QMJHL. There are five players currently playing in the league that are Ontario Hockey League Alumni.

Shawn Snider currently plays for the Neuilly Sur Marne Bisons. Shawn played his OHL career from 1998-99 ot 2001-02 on three different teams. He played for the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds in 1998-99 and part of 1999-00. He then moved on to the Owen Sound Attack to finish the 1999-00 season and played with them until midway through the 2001-02 season. He finished off the 2001-02 season with the Sudbury Wolves.

Snider’s best season in the OHL was with Owen Sound in 2000-01 when he totalled 76 points in 61 games. He played Canadian University hockey for three years followed by a few years in the North American minors before heading to France in 2008-09.

Matt Reynolds is Currently with Les Ducs

Watch Olympic Hockey Canada Vs Germany Online

It is well know that hockey is one of the most watched events at the Winter Olympics. This year is no different. Millions of people will tune in to WorldwideTVonPC.com to watch the game between Canada and Germany to see who will play Russia in the Quarter Finals. The loser will go home without a medal, and without their dignity.

Many people were shocked when they saw that Team USA beat Team Canada in the preliminary round at the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games. USA goaltender Ryan Miller gave a steady performance and shut down the Canadians. The Canadian goaltender Martin Brodeur wasn’t as successful against the Americans and let in 4 goals, a few of which were questionable. Team Canada has one last chance to reclaim it’s pride in hometown Vancouver as they play Team Germany, who also have a few Nhlers on their roster.

Watch Olympic Hockey Canada vs. Germany Online

Buffalo Sabres forward Jochen Hecht is one of six NHL players on the German roster

Pittsburgh Penguins Opening Night Banner Ceremony 10/02/2009 Last Home Opener At The Civic/Mellon Arena VIDEO PROPERTY OF FSN PITTSBURGH GO PENS!!
Video Rating: 4 / 5

Carolina Downgraded to Tropical Depression Following 6-2 Game 3 Loss

The Carolina Hurricanes were downgraded to a tropical depression following tonight’s embarrassing loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Cam Ward, who might be replaced with the empty net in Game 4 considering that the empty net has only allowed two goals in the series, was strong at times but the relentless Penguins attack proved too much once again for him to stand up against.

Carolina drew first blood with a powerful attack early on when Cullen (3) was able to put the puck behind Marc-Andre Fleury. But after that the Penguins put the pedal down but Cam Ward could not make the saves to keep Carolina ahead. Not three minutes later Malkamania ran wild as Malkin (11) buried the tying goal on a powerplay. After back and forth play for the rest of the period, Crosby (14) and Malkin (12) each scored in the final minute of play to dart the Penguins out to a 3-1 lead.

That would be the way the game remained until

Watch Olympic Hockey Canada Vs Germany Online Live Streaming

It is well know that hockey is one of the most watched events at the Winter Olympics. This year is no different. Millions of people will tune in to WorldwideTVonPC.com to watch the game between Canada and Germany to see who will play Russia in the Quarter Finals. The loser will go home without a medal, and without their dignity.

Many people were shocked when they saw that Team USA beat Team Canada in the preliminary round at the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games. USA goaltender Ryan Miller gave a steady performance and shut down the Canadians. The Canadian goaltender Martin Brodeur wasn’t as successful against the Americans and let in 4 goals, a few of which were questionable.  Team Canada has one last chance to reclaim it’s pride in hometown Vancouver as they play Team Germany, who also have a few Nhlers on their roster.

Watch Olympic Hockey Canada vs. Germany Online

Buffalo Sabres forward Jochen Hecht is one of six NHL players on the German

Sidney Crosby Delivers Season Tickets To Penguins Fan

Carolina Hurricanes Tickets – Canes Get Pasted On Pepsi Cans

The Carolina Hurricanes roster is looking pretty good lately. With none of the Canes situated on the injured reserves list, there’s plenty of action taking place on the ice. Forward players include Ryan Bayda, Rod Brind’Amour, Wade Brookbank, Matt Cullen, Patrick Eaves, Chad laRose, Tuomo Ruutu, Sergei Samsonov, Eric Staal, Brandon Sutter, Scott Walker, Ray Whitney and Justin Williams. Team defensemen players include Anton Babchuk, Joe Corvo, Tim Gleason, Frantisek Kaberle, Joni Pitkanen, Dennis Seidenberg and Niclas Wallin. The roster completes with goalies Michael Leighton and Cam Ward.

The Canes took their last game before the All-Star Break with a 2-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. In January, the Canes will host games against the Lightning and the Thrashers to finish out the month. Moving on to February, the Canes will play home games during the month against the Panthers, Blue Jackets, Bruins, Lightning, Avalanche, and the Sabres. The balance of the

Late 80′s / early 90′s Penguins commercial for KDKA radio using the classic Pens theme music.
Video Rating: 4 / 5

NHL Playoffs Tickets ? NHL Teams Set For Conference Quarterfinals

The teams have finally been set for the National Hockey League’s conference quarterfinals. Both the Western Conference and the Eastern Conference are full of teams who are looking toward a run at the Stanley Cup. Below is a summary of all of the matchups, with series A-D in the Eastern Conference and Series E-H in the Western Conference. The best way to experience the action is to be there live, and hockey fans can find <a rel=”nofollow” onclick=”javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackPageview', '/outgoing/article_exit_link']);” href=”http://www.stubhub.com/nhl-playoff-tickets/”>NHL Playoff tickets</a> at <a rel=”nofollow” onclick=”javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackPageview', '/outgoing/article_exit_link']);” href=”http://www.stubhub.com/”>StubHub.com</a>.

Series A: Washington Capitals versus the Montreal Canadiens – The Capitals will host first, beginning on April 15. The Capitals finished ranked first in the Eastern

this is a video mash-up with highlights of the seasons of the penguins. it is combined with the new song B94 recently created. **Copyright to NHL, FSN, NBC, Versus, and B94**
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When It Comes To Sports – I’m Blacked Out

It is a trend that quite frankly has irritated me for quite some time now. I know I shouldn’t be that concerned with such trivial matters as the color scheme of a few pro sports teams, especially in light of all the financial and political chaos in this country, but I am. Sports are about tradition and tradition has always been about building something meaningful and being proud of what you are and where you come from.
I did not reach my level of concern without first trying to understand and adapt to the current trend in pro sports apparel. I considered that black may be slimming and, that alone would be a legitimate reason to adopt the color. However this method of reasoning soon left my mind when I gazed upon Warren Sapp looking just as fat in Raider silver and black as he did in Buccaneer red and pewter. We’ll discuss pewter later!
I know my disgust will not be enough to cause a sufficient ground swell of emotions to overturn this trend in sports