On the Windsor Side

Skate with the Spits today which meant a lot of people waiting after the game so I didn't ask certain players as I could tell that they were pissed. Its understandable I wouldn't want 15 little kids grabbing me and yelling and screaming.

Here's how I did

Greg Nemisz 1/1 7th Inning card
Adam Walace 2/2 7th Inning and Tough Guys I also gave him a copy of each which he liked
Adam Henrique 3/3 1/1 2 Custom Team Set cards 1 Tix Card and 1 Draft 8x10
Andrew Engelage 2/2 Custom Team Set and tix card
Ron Soucie 2/2 Custom Team Set card and OHL ID team set
Rob Kwiet 1/1 Custom Team Set card
Eric Wellwood 1/1 Custom Team Set card
Harry Young 2/2 Custom Team Set card and OHL ID team set
Austin Watson 1/1 He changed his sig in a good way and his dad saw the card he signed and he wanted more of them and wanted to know where I got them and he was telling me where he sits and the next game he will be there so I could bring him some, which I will for sure.
Dale Mitchell 3/3 H&P 1 smudged its my 10, 11, 12 signed H&P of him.
Ryan Ellis 1/1 Magazine Cover
Justin Shugg 1/1 Tix Card
Conor O'Donnell 1/1 Game used Puck which he tossed to me after a game, Too bad the Silver Sharpie looks awful on it, I want to take it off and get it signed in blue.

On the Peterborogh Side

Here are my totals since the Petes side was packed with many family members of the players. The parents liked seeing the customs I made and always want to know where I get them. They usually make sure that Their son signs for me.

Coach Ken McRae 1/1 Index card
Tony Romano 3/3 2 7th Inning cards 1 Draft card
Sergei Korostin 2/2 1 7th Inning 1 Draft Card
Jason Missiaen 3/3 1 7th Inning 1 Draft Card 1 8x10 Man is he tall, he's 6'7" and I was talking to his dad who was only 5'10, he said he has no clue where the height comes from.
Zack Kassian 3/3 1 7th Inning 1 Tough Guys 1 8x10

Missed Yves Bastien, Ryan Daniels

A Win on Sunday

On Sunday I went down to Windsor Arena to see the Spitfires take on the Peterborough Petes in the second last game at The Barn. Petes star and hometown kid Zack Kassian came to town and had a great showing. He is said to be top 15 talent for this years draft. While he had a good game with a goal and a fight. His team played awful losing 5-2 to the Spitfires. There was 3 scraps in the game, first a very dissapointing bout between Kassian and Greenop when Kassian just went for the takedown. second round was up and coming fan favourite Adam Wallace vs. Jack Walchessen, where Wallace won after destroying him by landing a multitude of right hands. After the game I saw Jack and he had a golf ball size welt on his cheek. The last one was Harry Young versus Zach Harden, where Young got the win in this captain vs. captain bout. Harry was kicked out of the game for having tape on his hand though. It was a great game and nice to see Steve Gleeson get his first win at the old barn.

Graphing the Petes

Tomorrow I will be going down to the old barn to hound the Peterborough Petes. This will probably my last game graphing at Windsor Arena as they will be moving into the WFCU center on Dec 11. This will become uncharted territory, hopefully is will be as easy as Windsor Arena was. This year I prepared for the Petes by loading up on their goalie Trevor Cann, but about a month ago he was traded to the London Knights. They did aquire Sergei Korostin in the trade which was good. My goal is to get all 4 possible draft cards signed by the Petes along with two 8x10 and some other custom 7th Inning sketch cards. Also I will be going after the Spitfires but I always have way to much stuff for them. Maybe I will finally be able to aquire an autograph from the elusive Bob Boughner and Warren Rychel. It should be a madhouse for Zack Kassian as he will be coming to play in his hometown. Sadly the news came out today the New York Islanders first rounder Joshua Bailey will not be returning to Windsor this season :(

The Wantlist

1 - 8x10 of Zack Kassian in Team Canada Jersey
2 - 8x10 of Jason Missiaen in Habs Draft Portrait
3 - 8x10 of Adam Henrique in Devils Portrait and Spits puck which he flipped over the boards last season
4 - 8x10 of Richard Greenop in Spits jersey ( Amazing he's not fighting in it)
5 - Spits Salutes the Barn game puck of Conor O'Donnell which he gave to me after a game

Cory Schneider TTM Success

Cory is a goalie for the Manitoba Moose and a prospect for the Vancouver Canucks. Cory played at Boston College and had an impressive career there and was selected to Hockey East's All-Rookie Team in 2005, he also has the Boston College single season shutout record with 8. He won 65 games in a BC sweater and was drafted in the 1st round 26 overall in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft by Vancouver. As of now he has won 31 games in the AHL and is currently called up by Vancouver though he has yet to play a game. He is a highly rated prospect for the Canucks. Cory was kind enough to sign 4 items including 2 Between the Pipes cards and 2 index cards that I used to protect the cards. It took 30 days to get back. Thank you so much Cory and best of luck.

Zach Boychuk TTM Success

Today's mailbox had the Carolina Hurricanes first round draft pick and Lethbridge Hurricanes star Zach Boychuk. Zach played two games for Carolina before being sent down to his junior club. As of today Zach has scored over 100 goals in his 4 years in the WHL which is very impressive. Last year in 61 games Zach scored a career high 33 goals for a total of 72 points. This was good enough for Carolina to draft his with the 14th overall pick in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft. Zach has 16 points in 14 games so far and is on pace for another great season. Zach was kind enough to sign 6 items for me 2 Heroes and Prospects for my set, 1 O Canada card and 1 2008 Draft card for another set im building, he also signed 2 Index cards which I used to protect the cards I sent him. This took 28 days and I sent them to the Lethbridge Hurricanes. Thank you very much Zach and best of luck with your career in hockey.

Linden Rowat TTM Success

Linden is the goalie for the Regina Pats of the WHL. He is a butterfly style goalie who is a good puck handler and is good at staying square to the shooters. Linden was runner up in the 2007-08 WHL goaltender of the year award. During his draft year he was 25-18-7 and it was enough for the Kings to draft him in the 4th round 124th overall in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft. Linden posted a 33-15-6 record last year and is have a strong season so far being 9-3-2. Linden signed 4 items for me, 2 Between the Pipes cards, 1 picture card and a 2007 Draft card for my set in 14 days. Thank you very much Linden and best of luck.

Windsor vs Soo 11/23/2008

Went to see Windsor play the Soo Greyhounds. It wasn't really much of a game as Windsor absolutely destroyed the Soo 12-1. It was 4-0 after the first period and guys who usually rarely score lit the lamp. While Windsor was scoring a season high goals I was aquiring a season high for autographs. Jordan Nolan plays for the Soo and he is a former Spitfire, his dad Ted Nolan was in attendance and I asked him to sign my puck which he did and we talked for a bit about his sons in hockey. A really great guy.

Ted Nolan 1/1

Soo

Matt Caria 5/5 2 H&P 2 custom 7th inning sketch 1 pic card (said he's never signed the 7th inning cards before)
James Livingston 3/3 1 draft card, 1 7th inning, 1 pic card. He loved the 7th inning and asked if I could make him some which I will
Mike Stapleton 5/7 didn't signed the doubles
Denny Lambert 7/7 one of his assistants saw the cards and started to make fun of him. He has the biggest head I've ever seen.
Anthony Peluso 3/3 1 draft card 2 Tough guys cards
Jake Muzzin 1/1 Draft card His mom gave me a really dirty look for some reason?
Matt Lyall 1/1 pic card
Total 28

Windsor

I missed most of the Windsor guys since Denny Lambert took forever to come out.

Andrei Loktionov 3/5 Got hurt and was hobbling in the hallway after the game. he didn't know what to do with the Kings parkhurst card (1 for krista)
Ryan Ellis 2/2 (1 for krista)
Greg Nemisz 2/2
Adam Wallace 2/2 He really likes the cards I make and is always asking me to make him some extras
Jesse Blacker 1/1
Dale Mitchell 4/4
Justin Shugg 1/1
Total 15

Today's Grand Total 44

Jimmy Howard TTM Success

Jimmy started out his career playing for the U.S. National Development program which he than accepted a scholarship to the University of Maine. After winning Hockey East Rookie of the Year he was drafted in the 2nd round by he Detroit Red Wings 64th overall. He is the only goalie to face a penalty shot in his fist two NHL games. As of November 22, 2008 Jimmy has played 8 NHL games in a Red Wings uniform he as a record of 1-4 with a 2.56 GAA. Jimmy was nice enough to sign and personalize two cards for me through the Grand Rapids Griffins in 31 days. Thank you so much Jimmy!!

Ramon Hernandez - Baseball

Ramon Hernandez
c/o Baltimore Orioles
2 of 2 Personalized (Requested)
17 days