Doggy 130 Report post Posted May 4, 2009 I got real lucky the other night at game 1 and (thanks to HR40) was lucky enough to meet many Red Wings after the game which was a HUGE thrill for this Aussie kid. I never thought I'd be lucky enough to get the privilege. Not to mention make my Winter Classic jersey WAY cooler. Sadly, I wasn't lucky enough to catch Zetterberg, Lidstrom or Stevie but I managed to see Datsyuk, Hossa and heard some interesting words from Andreas Lilja. Unfortunately, he was extremely sombre despite the preceding events of the night. He didn't seem to have a very positive disposition at all. HR40 asked him, "How are you feeling?" and he responded with what seemed like the default answer, "Fine." His face was forlorn and his body language was negative. In response to "We'd love to have you back, do you think you'll be back for the playoffs?" he said, "I hope so." HR40 and I were in agreeance his face said it all though. "Probably not." It was such a sad thing to see, but he looked devastated. Meeting the man himself confirmed the grim things I'd heard a while ago about his injury. On a more positive note, Datsyuk is a really funny guy, he pretended he was going to sign Nik Kronwall's shirt and Nik was amazingly down to Earth. He was chatting with these Swedish tourists for like 30 minutes. Great guy. Hossa was cool too. I also met Darren Helm and I said, "Boy, you just keep skatin' don't ya? And hittin' everything that moves." He was like, "It's all I gotta do." The autograph on the top left is Lilja's. On there is also Flip, Drapes, Maltby, Ericsson, Sammy and Kopecky as well as Dats, Nik, Lilja and Helm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 0 Report post Posted May 4, 2009 I'd be really sad and pissed too if I didn't get to play in the games that I worked all season long to get to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vladifan 680 Report post Posted May 4, 2009 I got real lucky the other night at game 1 and (thanks to HR40) was lucky enough to meet many Red Wings after the game which was a HUGE thrill for this Aussie kid. I never thought I'd be lucky enough to get the privilege. Not to mention make my Winter Classic jersey WAY cooler. Sadly, I wasn't lucky enough to catch Zetterberg, Lidstrom or Stevie but I managed to see Datsyuk, Hossa and heard some interesting words from Andreas Lilja. Unfortunately, he was extremely sombre despite the preceding events of the night. He didn't seem to have a very positive disposition at all. HR40 asked him, "How are you feeling?" and he responded with what seemed like the default answer, "Fine." His face was forlorn and his body language was negative. In response to "We'd love to have you back, do you think you'll be back for the playoffs?" he said, "I hope so." HR40 and I were in agreeance his face said it all though. "Probably not." It was such a sad thing to see, but he looked devastated. Meeting the man himself confirmed the grim things I'd heard a while ago about his injury. On a more positive note, Datsyuk is a really funny guy, he pretended he was going to sign Nik Kronwall's shirt and Nik was amazingly down to Earth. He was chatting with these Swedish tourists for like 30 minutes. Great guy. Hossa was cool too. I also met Darren Helm and I said, "Boy, you just keep skatin' don't ya? And hittin' everything that moves." He was like, "It's all I gotta do." The autograph on the top left is Lilja's. On there is also Flip, Drapes, Maltby, Ericsson, Sammy and Kopecky as well as Dats, Nik, Lilja and Helm. I LOVE reading stuff like this especially when a lot of detail is given. That makes it much easier to imagine being there. I'm very happy for you!! That had to be an unbelievable experience. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,804 Report post Posted May 4, 2009 (edited) How is it that you of all people got to meet Lilja? You're lucky he didn't find out about the posts you've made challenging his fight record, because if he did find out, it would NOT have been a very pleasant evening for you. Edited May 4, 2009 by GMRwings1983 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doggy 130 Report post Posted May 4, 2009 (edited) How is it that you of all people got to meet Lilja? You're lucky he didn't find out about the posts you've made challenging his fight record, because if he did find out, it would NOT have been a very pleasant evening for you. I like Lilja. I'm just realistic about him, unlike you. P.S. - He told me to tell you to leave him alone. Edited May 4, 2009 by Doggy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,804 Report post Posted May 4, 2009 I like Lilja. I'm just realistic about him, unlike you. P.S. - He told me to tell you to leave him alone. Whatever. You're just jealous that he didn't feel like talking to you much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doggy 130 Report post Posted May 4, 2009 Whatever. You're just jealous that he didn't feel like talking to you much. Lol. Most likely. Mike, I agree. I wouldn't wish this on anyone. It'd suck so bad for him. I'd be shattered also. Vladifan, thanks. It was an amazing experience, particularly because I'd always watched them from 11,000 miles away and never thought I'd ever meet them. It was probably the best night of my life. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted May 5, 2009 (edited) Congrats Doggy! I'm jealous So did Rabia find a job at a hospital in Detroit? Edit: Don't tell Rabia that I asked about her! We magically became hated enemies one day and nothing's changed since Edited May 5, 2009 by Drake_Marcus Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted May 5, 2009 Yet another "I-met-[insert any red wing player]"-it-was-awesome-look-at-me-thread... haha. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edicius 3,269 Report post Posted May 5, 2009 I'm jealous as hell. I mean, I'M the one here with a Lilja jersey! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Four Report post Posted May 5, 2009 Yet another "I-met-[insert any red wing player]"-it-was-awesome-look-at-me-thread... haha. /jealous Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted May 5, 2009 awww that's great! poor lils. feel so bad for the guy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SetecX 139 Report post Posted May 5, 2009 Dude, coming to see a Wings game from Australia. Hard core. Hell I live near the city and I never met anyone lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HenrikRules40 14 Report post Posted May 5, 2009 I got real lucky the other night at game 1 and (thanks to HR40) was lucky enough to meet many Red Wings after the game which was a HUGE thrill for this Aussie kid. I never thought I'd be lucky enough to get the privilege. Not to mention make my Winter Classic jersey WAY cooler. Sadly, I wasn't lucky enough to catch Zetterberg, Lidstrom or Stevie but I managed to see Datsyuk, Hossa and heard some interesting words from Andreas Lilja. Unfortunately, he was extremely sombre despite the preceding events of the night. He didn't seem to have a very positive disposition at all. HR40 asked him, "How are you feeling?" and he responded with what seemed like the default answer, "Fine." His face was forlorn and his body language was negative. In response to "We'd love to have you back, do you think you'll be back for the playoffs?" he said, "I hope so." HR40 and I were in agreeance his face said it all though. "Probably not." It was such a sad thing to see, but he looked devastated. Meeting the man himself confirmed the grim things I'd heard a while ago about his injury. On a more positive note, Datsyuk is a really funny guy, he pretended he was going to sign Nik Kronwall's shirt and Nik was amazingly down to Earth. He was chatting with these Swedish tourists for like 30 minutes. Great guy. Hossa was cool too. I also met Darren Helm and I said, "Boy, you just keep skatin' don't ya? And hittin' everything that moves." He was like, "It's all I gotta do." The autograph on the top left is Lilja's. On there is also Flip, Drapes, Maltby, Ericsson, Sammy and Kopecky as well as Dats, Nik, Lilja and Helm. Yeah I'm a rock star. I'd like to note that Doggy got 11 autographs but I got 13!!! (I win.) Also, Ericsson "accidentally" touched my boob. So yeah...best night of my life. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWingedKitten 9 Report post Posted May 5, 2009 Dude that's awesome! And all the way from Australia? Wow! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SoDakWing 8 Report post Posted May 5, 2009 (edited) Yet another "I-met-[insert any red wing player]"-it-was-awesome-look-at-me-thread... haha. /jealous +1. He's just mad cuz he hasn't met anyone cool Anyway. Super jealous here. Thats so awesome, I wish that someday I could just get to a Wings home game. Meeting the wings would be insane. Edited May 5, 2009 by SoDakWing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mule 0 Report post Posted May 5, 2009 Yeah I'm a rock star. I'd like to note that Doggy got 11 autographs but I got 13!!! (I win.) Also, Ericsson "accidentally" touched my boob. So yeah...best night of my life. Atta boy, Big Rig. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clutchngrab 12 Report post Posted May 5, 2009 I met a groupie in a Portland bar that said Chelli was a ***** and Nick was classy. Does that count for anything? ... I thought not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted May 5, 2009 Yeah I'm a rock star. I'd like to note that Doggy got 11 autographs but I got 13!!! (I win.) Also, Ericsson "accidentally" touched my boob. So yeah...best night of my life. Dammmnnnn Ericsson is a player! Wait, how did a 6'5" dude accidentally touch a normal sized person's chest? Was he tying his shoes or something? You guys have no idea how many high end Ericsson hockey cards I have that need his signature You lucky bastards! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heroes of Hockeytown 694 Report post Posted May 5, 2009 I assume after you guys were finished, Train transformed into his vehicle of choice and rolled off into the sunset. My heart goes out to the big guy, but it's cool you got to meet the team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hillbillywingsfan 794 Report post Posted May 5, 2009 Yet another "I-met-[insert any red wing player]"-it-was-awesome-look-at-me-thread... haha. and another piss poor reply. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted May 5, 2009 Yeah I'm a rock star. I'd like to note that Doggy got 11 autographs but I got 13!!! (I win.) Also, Ericsson "accidentally" touched my boob. So yeah...best night of my life. Winner. I was envious of Doggy until I read this. Hank's gonna kill him. What were you wearing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doggy 130 Report post Posted May 5, 2009 Okay, okay. Let's just get this straight. Ericsson only accidentally touched her boob because she got him to sign her t-shirt. Also, she was the reason we didn't see Hank. Someone tipped him off and he escaped through the vents. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted May 5, 2009 Okay, okay. Let's just get this straight. Ericsson only accidentally touched her boob because she got him to sign her t-shirt. Also, she was the reason we didn't see Hank. Someone tipped him off and he escaped through the vents. Awww man.... that kills the hilarious hijinks I was imagining in my head. Wait... I think that came out wrong Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted May 5, 2009 Okay, okay. Let's just get this straight. Ericsson only accidentally touched her boob because she got him to sign her t-shirt. Also, she was the reason we didn't see Hank. Someone tipped him off and he escaped through the vents. A touch is a touch. The goal counts. Hank's playing hard-to-get. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
