Thursday's notes: Happy Birthday, Pete!

by Dirk Hoag on Jan 19, 2012 10:11 AM EST in Nashville Predators News

While reading this morning's hockey notes, sing a little "Happy Birthday" to Pete Weber, the voice of the Nashville Predators and all-around good guy, having overcome the disadvantaged background that comes with being a Notre Dame alumnus.

Happy Birthday, Pete!

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Nashville Predators News

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Will the Islanders Make a Playoff Push? | The Hockey Writers
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Evgeni Malkin led the way again last night for Pittsburgh.

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The Caps clamped down and shut out the Canadiens in Montreal.

Hockey Monkey releases 15% off coupon code | Hockey Gear HQ
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All Star game in Smashville...

means Rinne is definitely getting voted in :^D

by HardCorePredFan316 on Jan 19, 2012 10:51 AM EST reply actions

Hmmm disadvantage of having a Notre Dame background??? The only one I could think of more difficult to overcome is one involving ugly football helmets and Ann Arbor… :-)

You're welcome...

by SlapShot Radio on Jan 19, 2012 11:24 AM EST reply actions

Yeah, I know

Concordia University is pretty sad. Glad I went to Michigan instead.

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by Dirk Hoag on Jan 19, 2012 11:34 AM EST up reply actions

Wow… uglier helmets than UM??? It must be in the water…

You're welcome...

by SlapShot Radio on Jan 19, 2012 11:40 AM EST up reply actions

Did anyone else see this?

http://www.thepensblog.com/tpb/jan2012/fan-at-consol-becoming-unglued.html

People in the comments were debating if this was true or not but if it is then this is insane. Found this while reading an article on the punk who posted bail for the Winter Classic brawl.

by lynchc1 on Jan 19, 2012 12:10 PM EST reply actions

I’d wait for a credible news report before getting worked up over it.

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by Dirk Hoag on Jan 19, 2012 12:57 PM EST up reply actions

I read it again and there are definitely a few holes in his story. I also try not to trust anything that comes out of Pittsburgh :)

by lynchc1 on Jan 19, 2012 3:22 PM EST up reply actions

Question

What’s the best place to buy one of the new jerseys? I’m going to buy a road jersey, but I don’t know where the best deals might be. If anybody could offer some advice, it would be much appreciated!!!

by dnorm4 on Jan 19, 2012 12:16 PM EST reply actions

Shop.NHL.com just opened up a sale, actually – if you spend over $50, you save 10% on your order, spend over $85 and you save 15%, spend over $125 and you save 20%. That deal ends on Saturday.

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by Dirk Hoag on Jan 19, 2012 1:48 PM EST up reply actions