Mike 0 Report post Posted May 5, 2009 (edited) I don't know why, but this story made me feel good and it's kinda funny too. Thought I'd share it. I went to the Red Wings' practice today expecting to see only a few players out on the ice. After all, they had played into a third overtime Sunday before flying out to California. Much to my surprise, the entire team (except Brian Rafalski) was out there for fairly good skate under the circumstances. They decided the best thing to do would be to loosen up the legs and flush out the system. They're now going to skip Tuesday's morning skate. Instead, they'll have a team meeting and play a little soccer on the beach near their hotel. I'll be surprised again if they don't bounce back with a victory in Game 3 to regain home-ice advantage almost as quickly as they lost it. These guys have won nine of their last 11 playoff games on the road. They know how to respond in these situations better than anybody. Det News Edited May 5, 2009 by Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vladifan 680 Report post Posted May 5, 2009 I don't know why, but this story made me feel good and it's kinda funny too. Thought I'd share it. Det News Thanks, Mike! You're right, that is an upbeat story and I like their loosey-goosey attitutde. They need to vent positively and have fun right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest CaliWingsNut Report post Posted May 5, 2009 *Is tempted to walk the OC beaches tomorrow early afternoon* It's too bad I'm already sunburnt to a crisp, hope they packed sunblock. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VladyIBELIEVE16 257 Report post Posted May 5, 2009 I think they are near me..... I am going to find out! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z and D for the C 712 Report post Posted May 5, 2009 (edited) ^ If anyone sees them tell them I say hi. Edited May 5, 2009 by Z and D for the C Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VladyIBELIEVE16 257 Report post Posted May 5, 2009 Will do. I actually think I've figured out where they are staying!! Looks like it's camera and bikini tomorrow down at the beach! WHOOHOOOO! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 0 Report post Posted May 5, 2009 Will do. I actually think I've figured out where they are staying!! Looks like it's camera and bikini tomorrow down at the beach! WHOOHOOOO! I hope you get to see them. If you do I will be insanely jealous. Tell them to shut those cocky Ducks up by racking up a s*** ton of goals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted May 5, 2009 GO GET 'EM, JACQUI! hehe Awesome read. Victory is ours tomorrow! Errr...today! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EuroTwin 240 Report post Posted May 5, 2009 Will do. I actually think I've figured out where they are staying!! Looks like it's camera and bikini tomorrow down at the beach! WHOOHOOOO! Oh you poor darling, doing all that hard work out of the kindness of your heart. Hope the bikini's red! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted May 5, 2009 Will do. I actually think I've figured out where they are staying!! Looks like it's camera and bikini tomorrow down at the beach! WHOOHOOOO! Skip the bikini. I have too many pics of them with their tongues hanging out of their mouths. J/K. Be sure to take them some sunblock. We don't want them burnt under their gear. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HadThomasVokounOnFortSt 878 Report post Posted May 5, 2009 Nice, now I ain't so scared about game 3. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted May 5, 2009 Good Read....thanks Mike. I love that Babs knows when to push and when to let the players loosen up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VladyIBELIEVE16 257 Report post Posted May 5, 2009 And since some wise person once said, this thread would be no good without pictures... viola! http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=1188...mp;l=272b358366 Enjoy! Looks like our boys are ready!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 0 Report post Posted May 5, 2009 (edited) And since some wise person once said, this thread would be no good without pictures... viola! http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=1188...mp;l=272b358366 Enjoy! Looks like our boys are ready!!! That's awesome that you got to see them. Our boys look ready to roast some duck tonight. Edited May 5, 2009 by Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AtomicPunk 296 Report post Posted May 5, 2009 Jacqui, Julie told me to tell you hi She is the girl with the great camera. And one of my best friends on the planet. I told her they might be playing soccer today on the beach and she got to work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VladyIBELIEVE16 257 Report post Posted May 5, 2009 Jacqui, Julie told me to tell you hi She is the girl with the great camera. And one of my best friends on the planet. I told her they might be playing soccer today on the beach and she got to work. Very nice! I told her to sign up here! It was so funny seeing one other wings fan there I had to share her pictures!! She had a rad camera too! It's funny, I read that story and I figured out within two hotels where they were staying!! Lilja and Ozzie came down to the beach and I saw them. I am sure it's a bit odd they got to see fans in their bikinis. Ozzie was like OH LOL Thanks lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AtomicPunk 296 Report post Posted May 5, 2009 She is a tremendous Wings fan stuck in Anaheim, will be going to Game 3 and 4, then coming to D-town for Game 5 with her husband. (Ducks fan but a great guy!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Outsider 42 Report post Posted May 5, 2009 You mean to tell me that Osgood wears a black, longsleeved turtleneck type of thing.... At the BEACH? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Ryan 1 Report post Posted May 5, 2009 This goes beyond fan and into PSYCHO. I'm all for asking for autographs and pictures while the players are in PUBLIC, but invading their privacy is another issue. Enough fans do sh!t like this, and pretty soon the players stop being so nice. Let them have their PRIVACY. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jedi 1,865 Report post Posted May 5, 2009 This goes beyond fan and into PSYCHO. I'm all for asking for autographs and pictures while the players are in PUBLIC, but invading their privacy is another issue. Enough fans do sh!t like this, and pretty soon the players stop being so nice. Let them have their PRIVACY. Doesn't look like they were put back by it to me. I doubt VIB was shoving things in their face to autograph, or pestering them with questions every 5 seconds, or asking them to pose every minute for pictures. Looks like she and the other photographer were far enough away to not be a distraction. No biggie IMO. And I'm sure if it were as big a deal as you think it is, it wouldn't be hard for someone on the team to ask for security to escort the people away from the area. Good to see the guys loose, relaxing, and with smiles all about. Looks like they'll be in the right frame of mind for the game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Namingway 146 Report post Posted May 5, 2009 This goes beyond fan and into PSYCHO. I'm all for asking for autographs and pictures while the players are in PUBLIC, but invading their privacy is another issue. Enough fans do sh!t like this, and pretty soon the players stop being so nice. Let them have their PRIVACY. Yes, maybe if they were a bunch of obnoxious fans shouting stupid s*** and what not, but we're talking lady fans... in bikinis! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Four Report post Posted May 6, 2009 This goes beyond fan and into PSYCHO. I'm all for asking for autographs and pictures while the players are in PUBLIC, but invading their privacy is another issue. Enough fans do sh!t like this, and pretty soon the players stop being so nice. Let them have their PRIVACY. Clearly jealous.. If anything, they were distracted and lost the game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thedisappearer 291 Report post Posted May 6, 2009 This goes beyond fan and into PSYCHO. I'm all for asking for autographs and pictures while the players are in PUBLIC, but invading their privacy is another issue. Enough fans do sh!t like this, and pretty soon the players stop being so nice. Let them have their PRIVACY. Looks to me like they were in a common area of a hotel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Ryan 1 Report post Posted May 6, 2009 Clearly jealous.. If anything, they were distracted and lost the game. Jealous? Of what? I've met all these guys. But I didn't have to follow them to their hotel rooms where they were enjoying their PRIVACY to do it. Go to Traverse City in September, and all these guys are happy to joke around with everybody there. There is a little thing that most of us live with in this world called "demeanor". http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/demeanor Some of us have proper demeanor and allow others their space, time off from their work, and privacy. Some of us don't. The players hold special media days, fan days, and other events that are designed to allow the fans of the team get in tight with the players. To go to this level to get beyond that barrier is a bit crass, in my opinion. to the Wings hotel room crashers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thedisappearer 291 Report post Posted May 6, 2009 But they weren't in their rooms... they were in a public area. You have GOT to be trolling. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
