Chico Escuela was a fictional baseball player from the Dominican Republic. Portrayed by Garrett Morris on “Saturday Night Live.” Chico spoke only limited and halting English, so the joke centered on him responding to almost any question with his catch phrase: “Baseball … been berry berry good … to me.” Well, the Pacific Northwest has […]
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Knights on Ice – Nolo Contendere, Or in V...
Nolo contendere is a legal term that comes from the Latin phrase for “I do not wish to contend.” It’s also referred to as a legal plea of no contest. In Las Vegas, it’s called “no call, no show” when you fail to show up for your scheduled work shift without calling in, which will usually […]
Knights on Ice — Take a Deep Breath, Don’t Pani...
I know last night’s game caused you to hyperventilate a little, or in some cases, a lot. But if you know the history between these 2 teams, especially at T-Mobile, it’s never over till it’s over. Once again, a multi-goal lead disappeared and the VGK came storming back. A late 2nd-period goal by Alec Martinez […]
Knights on Ice — Only His 5th, But a Big One
The expectations for Alex Pietrangelo upon his arrival to Las Vegas as a free agent prior to the start of this season were immense. Multiple VGK players were moved in the off season to allow Vegas to be under the cap for Pietrangelo’s $8.8 million salary over the next 7 years. Nate Schmidt was traded to Vancouver and […]
Knights on Ice — VGK Starts the Game Short and ...
Once again, the VGK could not assemble a full contingent of players last night in a game that very well may be the reason they don’t finish in first in the Honda West Division. They started the game with only 11 forwards dressed, as Max Pacioretty, the team’s leading goal scorer, was held out for […]
Knights on Ice — The Night a King Became a Knig...
Last night, Alec Martinez officially surrendered his King’s crown and was Knighted at T-Mobile in front of 18,376. During A-Mart’s coronation, the VGK proceeded to defeat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-3. In the process, Alec became only the fourth VGK to register a multi-point game in his first appearance as a Golden Knight: A-Mart had 1 […]
Knights on Ice — No Treat on Halloween
If not corrected soon, a developing problem will have a lasting effect on the the Golden Knights’ overall record and mindset. You just cannot defy the odds of allowing the opposing team to consistently score the first goal. The team that scores first in the NHL has a proven track record of winning most of […]
Knights on Ice—The Night My Wife Met My Girlfri...
In the fine movie Master and Commander, the character played by Russell Crowe makes a toast: “To wives and girlfriends. May they never meet.” Well, I was hoping this night never would happen, as obviously, I didn’t want them to come face to face. It’s all Gary Bettman’s fault. He didn’t have to make them […]
Knights on Ice—Knights in Hospital Gowns
When you think of knights, you might get an image of men in shining armor who have nerves of steel and the hearts of lions. These knights when called upon are ready to battle any threat to their castle, king, or empire. These same traits were present for the first nine games of Las Vegas […]
Knights on Ice — A Desert Avalanche
If you’ve never heard of an avalanche in the desert, it’s because yesterday, the Golden Knights caused the first one ever, racking up seven goals against the Colorado Avalanche. The first four minutes of the game were spent entirely in the Colorado defensive zone. The closest any Avalanche player got to the red line was […]
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