Redwing Hokie

www.channelsurfing.net They always have the games.

I can't say I'm very optimistic when Drew Miller is a 2nd line wing.... That said we SHOULD win this game....an optimistic outlook gives me 4-2 Wings with some good saves by Jimmy H. 1st- Det (Datsyuk) Min (Koivu) 2nd- Scoreless 3rd- Det (Filppula) Det (Bertuzzi), Min (Bouchard), Det (Eaves, empty net)

Well, in Blacksburg there are a decent number of hockey fans. The problem is 90% of them are Capitals fans from northern va-dc and 100% of those fans weren't even aware Washington had a team before Ovechkin was drafted yet they still think they are "America's" team.

Yeah, not initial connection to Detroit or Michigan. I grew up in a rural area and the first times I ever got to watch hockey came in middle school and Detroit was always playing on Saturday. My friends and I would watch the games then emulate our favorite players on this old dead-end street. I always loved the blue-collar grit of guys like Darren McCarty, Brendan Shanahan, Kirk Maltby, and Kris Draper. Steve Yzerman was someone I instantly idolized for not just his skill but his leadership and being the premiere example of what a classy professional was all about. I guess it was the style of play, the history and dedication of the fans (I grew up a Virginia Tech fan and have long admired how Wings fans made the Joe like a college football atmosphere) and the blue-collar grit of those guys. I've been hooked ever since. Its truly the only pro team I even follow in any professional sport.

Its just hard to have chemistry when so many people are playing out of position and out of line due to injuries. I think once the Mule, Kronwall and Homer get back the rhythm will start to return. Some nights right now just look like we pulled names out of the hat between Wings and Griffins rosters and plugged them at random.