Break Out Your Team Finland Scarves!

(I can't be the only one that has one)

I was awoken from my mid-morning nap to learn that everybodys favorite Finnish d-man has made Team Finland!

In honor of the announcement, I picked this headshot. 

Though I'm sure this concern misses him, he will be playing against Tally Man when the games start in February.

Team Canada's announcement is expected to come around noon. That'll give Team USA a day or two to at least make it look like they have a chance (no offense).

Postgame: 12-18-09

Yesterday's game got exciting once the first period was over. I was a little nervous for a bit since the Leafs had been winning for a period, but then the Sabres came back and scored five in a row to secure the win, 5-2. Toni's goal was the best goal of the night, and they replayed a goal from two seasons ago where Toskala let a shot from about 200 feet away trickle in against the Islanders. 200 FEET! I couldn't believe it. Last night's wasn't AS epic but still epic because it was Toni. This means Craig has to score tonight against the Penguins because Tamara and I are going. It would just be so right.

This is the second time the Sabres play at home on back to back nights. It seems really weird because I'm so used to watching them play at home on Friday, and then go on the road on Saturday. At the same time, I also sort of like it. I don't know. It's weird but not.

We're still at the top of the Northeast Division, right? Good.

An Ode to a Finn (Or Should I say Finnnnn)

While setting up mobile text messages on Shelby's phone, I thought to myself ' Toni always scores against the Leafs for his first goal' ...this being based on last season alone. 

Then, there was a goal....then I heard ' oni Lydman'

Then...Shelby and I danced around my living room. 

Then, she fell onto me and I fell on to my chair. 

Loveeeee, Finnish style. 

" Guess what I'm gonna do tonight."

Oh Look, a Tamara Post!

- I didn't think we'd win last night, I don't know why. And throughout the game, it didn't look that promising. I'm glad the guys pulled it off in the end. A nice little boost before Ottawa on Wednesday. 

- I've never liked Versus, but who has? They've never seen to get in to the whole hockey thing, or even try. If it's not bull riding, it's not worthy to them. Last night they kept going on about Tyler and Tim Kennedy, so they must have missed that memo that it's no longer a good idea. Myers probably only got a star last night because they wouldn't shut up about him for an hour. 

- Someone finally hit 10 goals! And it was Clarkie!

- People really need to get off Thomas and Timmys back. 

- Speaking of Timmy, 340 days since he came back against the Rangers in January. Yeahhhh!

- Patty should play on Wednesday. Surely, I would say that regardless. But, Ryan was really shaky last night...and 21 saves on 24 shots isn't good. He was going to break eventually (even if people were not willing to accept that) and I think the time has come. Plus, it's Ottawa. 

- This picture...