Climbing out from under the papers

by Anne

You guyz. Taking 18 credits of ed-joo-muh-cay-shun classes is a LOT of work, especially at the end of the semester.

I haven't even been watching the second round. I'm fairly confident this is the longest I've gone between blog posts.

Actually, that's a slight lie. I've been watching a little bit of Canucks/Blackhawks.

Which brings me to the entire purpose of this morning's post. 

In this series, as in others, I have had trouble choosing between the two teams. It was established that I play a comprehensive game of "Would You Hit That?" with each team's complete roster and the team with more "Yes, I would"s, gets my vote.

Unfortunately my completely non-discriminating palate left me with an even score for Canucks/Blackhawks and I had to go into: "Which player would you hit over all the others?"

This was a torturous and smokin' hot expedition into each team's top gentlemen. After much deliberation, it was determined that there is no Canuck or Blackhawk that makes me feel warm and tingly inside quite like this man:

Brent Seabrook, Blackhawk

Don't hate.

The Conference Finals will commence after my finals, therefore I shall be watching them. I shall use this ultra-scientific method to select the teams to cheer for in that round.

I'll try not to enjoy it too much.

The Results Are In

by Anne

Here it is, FINALLY. It took a while to do. You'd think compiling images and video of attractive men would be something I would eagerly look forward to doing. I did look forward to it, but formatting images and video can be kind of time consuming and I'd rather be distracted by watching actual hockey. Now that we find ourselves with only the All-Star Weekend, I managed to find the time some way, some how. Enjoy!

Here are the starting line-ups, players listed in the order they finished in the polls.

From your Buffalo Sabres, #28, Center, Paul Gaustad:

This one's for Kim (or Cari, but I think it was Kim) who said that Goose in glasses is the hottest thing ever. Enjoy.


Paul Gaustad is unphased by the cold, all others around him with their coats zipped up all the way, wearing headcoverings and gloves do not have one tenth of his manliness... or something like that.
Paul is all "Rinks are colder."



I see this picture frequently but have no clue what its from
Its both hilarious and pleasing to the eye.

Coming in at #2 from the Washington Capitals, #21, Center, Brooks Laich:

Woooooooo. Ladies man, indeed.


Brooksy when the Hershey Bears won the Calder Cup
Is that a cell phone in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me?

And rounding out your forward line up from the Philadelphia Flyers, Right Wing, #9 Scottie Upshall:

The apple don't fall far from the tree. Here's Papa Upshall.


Ok so, no, this picture isn't exactly "hot", and Scott Hartnell is in it (sorry), but look at that determination


I think I could stare at this picture all day and still feel like I had accomplished something that day.

On defense for the East from the Boston Bruins, #21 Andrew Ference.

I must admit I secretly really love the totally clean-cut look.
I assume the woman is his wife/girlfriend, why doesn't she get to talk? haha

His partner on the blueline from the Toronto Maple Leafs, #2, Luke Schenn.

So he's young. He's this cute now, imagine him after a few more years of NHL life toughening him up.

And starting in goal from the New York Islanders, #39 Rick DiPietro.

Someone so pretty shouldn't be so fragile, Ricky.
Enjoy your time off, if you can.

Their opponents from the Western Conference:

From the St. Louis Blues, Center, #21, Patrik Berglund

No one told the Blues to take more pictures of him or feature him in videos so I'll just post the same pictures again because they're even better the second time around.


So.


Pretty.

From the Chicago Blackhawks, Center/Wing, #10, Patrick Sharp

There were many options for topless video, but I opted for this one, also featuring a topless Adam Burish. Enjoy.

Finally, rounding out the top line from the Columbus Blue Jackets, Left Wing, #61, Rick Nash

This is like the best "singles" video I've ever seen. Hahahaha


This girl's face is the best because I'm pretty sure I'd be that goofy as well

On defense from the Colorado Avalanche, #4, John-Michael Liles

Try as I might, I couldn't find video of J-M that was decent enough quality to post, so enjoy pictures of him and some kids that I'm pretty sure are not his own:

I'm not sure which gent is cuter


HA!
Win.


this is both scary and hilarious

Also on defense from the Vancouver Canucks, #55, Shane O'Brien

:)

Back in the day, O'B was a Pirate and one of the most popular Portland Pirates in team history. He even had his own radio show. He was voted to have his own bobblehead made to be given out by the Pirates at an upcoming game.



Baby!
Girls and babies.
How we roll.

Finally, in net for the West, from the Colorado Avalanche, #1, Andrew Raycroft.

I had to cut his breakfast out of the shot


Aw, you're in Colorado now, Andrew, its ok.

The player that received the most votes was Paul Gaustad. Therefore, we declare him captain of the East and Nash the captain of his squad. Nasher is also the only player featured on this roster to appear in the actual All-Star Game where he was named as a member of the Western Conference reserves. Yay Nasher! You're pretty and skilled! Hooray!

I got a call this morning that I don't have to work the rest of the weekend. Being broke is awesome. Classes start Monday. It doesn't seem real, haha.

Happy Friday! Enjoy the All-Star Weekend!! I'll probably be turning SuperSkills into a drinking game again. I'll post the rules if you'd all like to participate! Hooray!

Drink It All In - The East

by Anne

Ok, these posts are being started well in advance because I'm sure its going to take FOREVER. After extensive research was done for this post, it was determined that some players were to be eliminated because there was insufficient evidence to support their nomination. Sorry, Marc Savard.

We tried to avoid using on-ice photos unless the picture was particularly fantastic. We just want to emphasize that we don't discriminate, we'd shamelessly lust after these men if they were hockey players or not.

Voting starts tomorrow at noon and runs until January 16. Be sure to examine your options carefully, ladies and gents.

Here are your Eastern forwards in alphabetical order:

Patrice Bergeron
Center
Boston Bruins



David Booth
Left Wing
Florida Panthers



Wade Brookbank
Left Wing
Carolina Hurricanes



Jeff Carter
Center
Philadelphia Flyers



David Clarkson
Right Wing
New Jersey Devils

This picture is an amazing exception to the no on-ice photo rule
"I AM DAVID CLARKSON, HEAR ME ROAR!"




Patrick Eaves
Right Wing
Carolina Hurricanes



Paul Gaustad
Center
Buffalo Sabres




Jeff Halpern
Center
Tampa Bay Lightning

This girl is awestruck by Halpie



Christopher Higgins
Center
Montreal Canadiens


Feat. Guest Star Mike Komisarek



Brooks Laich

Center
Washington Capitals



AHHHHH!!!


Maxim Lapierre
Center
Montreal Canadiens




Vinny Lecavalier
Center
Tampa Bay Lightning




Markus Naslund
Left Wing
New York Rangers



Zach Parise
Center
New Jersey Devils


Jordan Staal
Center
Pittsburgh Penguins



Scottie Upshall
Right Wing
Phildelphia Flyers

Here are your defensemen, in alphabetical order:

Andrew Ference
Boston Bruins






Mike Green
Washington Capitals


With special guest, Brooks Laich and that kid


Mike Komisarek
Montreal Canadiens


I'm sorry, I couldn't resist


Wade Redden
New York Rangers




Craig Rivet
Buffalo Sabres




Luke Schenn
Toronto Maple Leafs




Antoine Vermette
Ottawa Senators

And last, but not least your goalies:

Rick DiPietro
Starter (?)
New York Islanders




Patrick Lalime
Back-up
Buffalo Sabres




Henrik Lundqvist
Starter
New York Rangers




Carey Price
Starter
Montreal Canadiens

Phew! That was exhausting. Ok, blah blah blah it wasn't THAT bad. It was time consuming but having to debate between which picture of Markus Naslund accentuates his Swedish beauty the most is a great way to spend an evening. Ok, be sure to check the Western Roster, just below this one!!!

Thanks, Brooksy! I would've nominated you anyway!
The yard looks great!