Hockey Night in Kandahar

The Montreal Gazette ^ | Monday, June 19, 2006 | MATTHEW FISHER

[EQAndyBuzz]

Ken Danyeko once told me, as a kid he used to carry a garbage can over his head to make like he won the Stanley Cup. Tonight 50 kids, their coaches, trainers, friends and family will participate in the greatest game of the season.

Good luck to both teams tonight.

[CaptainCanada]

I've read a lot of history.

I guess it's an issue of comprehension then, eh?

[blu]

Sorry, I thought that thing belonged to Detroit. Do you have "adverse possession" laws in Canuckistan? (hey, don't throw your beer, eh? At least I know enough to fear any armed unit with a feminine name! I reckon they're just a little tougher, like A Boy Named Sue!)

That said, this trophy belongs where it's cold. Canada should get it! I snicker at hockey teams in warm states.

[dfwgator]

Canada has paid off their debt for those two Toronto Blue Jays World Series titles, 13 years is enough for them to suffer without a Stanley Cup.

[ElkGroveDan]

I guess it's an issue of comprehension then, eh?

Actually the Canadian "military" doesn't feature prominently in history books outside of Canada, eh?

[fnord]

Go Oilers

bring the cup to Kandahar

[rahbert]

I'd say theres plenty of history. Heres just one run of the mill Canadian Forces unit: Battle honours First World War: Mount Sorrel, 2-13 June 1916* Somme, 1 July-18 November 1916* Flers-Courcelette, 15-22 September 1916* Ancre Heights, 1 October – 11 November 1916 Arras, 9 April – 4 May 1917 Vimy, 9-14 April 1917* Hill 70, 15-25 August 1917* Ypres, 31 July – 10 Nov. 1917 Passchendaele, 12 October 1917 and/or 26 October – 10 November 1917* Amiens, 8-11 August 1918* Arras, 26 August – 3 September 1918 Scarpe, 26-30 August 1918* Hindenburg Line, 12 September – 9 October 1918* Canal du Nord , 27 September – 2 October 1918 Pursuit to Mons, 11 November 1918* France and Flanders, 1915-18 Second World War: Landing in Sicily, 9-12 Jul 43* Piazza Armerina, 16-17 Jul 43 Leonforte, 21-22 Jul 43 Agira, 24-28 Jul 43 Adrano, 29 Jul – 7 Aug 43* Troina Valley, 2-6 Aug 43 Sicily, 9 Jul 43 – 17 Aug 43 Colle d’Anchise, 22-24 Oct 43 The Gully, 10-19 Dec 43 Ortona, 20-28 Dec 43* Liri Valley, 18-30 May 44* Hitler Line, 18-24 May 44 Gothic Line, 25 Aug 22 Sep 44* Monteciccardo, 27-28 Aug 44 Monte Luro, 1 Sep 44 Rimini Line, 14-21 Sep 44* San Fortunato, 18-20 Sep 44 Pisciatello, 16-19 Sep 44* Savio Bridgehead, 20-23 Sep 44* Naviglio Canal, 12-15 Dec 44* Fosso Munio, 19-21 Dec 44 ITALY, 1943-45 3 Sep 43 – 22 Apr 45 Apeldoorn, 11-17 Apr 45 Northwest Europe 1945

[akorahil]

Sorry, I thought that thing belonged to Detroit Montreal.

Fixed.

[ElkGroveDan]

Yes, I am aware that Canada participated with the Allies in WWII.

I didn't say there wasn't a history, I said there wasn't much history that featured prominently OUTSIDE of Canada, especially the Fighting Princess Division, which I was ridiculed for not knowing anything about.

[GMMAC]

Look Out !!!
U.S. ambassador a Canuck-at-heart

"... should the final involve Edmonton,
he'll be ready to sing the once
elusive words to O Canada."

[airborne]

Beautiful story.

I sent it out to all my high school team parents!

[justkillingtime]

Alas... a subject I know as well(grew up in burbs of Edm...now in Chgo),but I would cheer too for Carolinas goalie..as he's from my home town. GO OILERS!!!

[timsbella]

Whimper...grew up in Northern Quebec, was reared on Habs game. I will be happy just to see it back in Canada.

[scott says]

Here we go! Game 7, it doesn't get any better than this!!!

[Betis70]

Let's Go Whalers (sigh).

[headsonpikes]

GO OILERS!!!

[retrokitten]

I can't argue. I am pulling for the Canes, but I won't be upset if the Oilers win. It's been a great series and that oil well the skate through is way cool.

[blu]

LOL! That's so funny that you spell Detroit like that!!! Must be a cultural difference, eh? I know, it's french, right??

[retrokitten]

I didn't get a chance to reply to you on the other thread, but what you son said about watching the captain raise the cup was really cute. Have you seen the Stanley Cup commerical with Ray Borque raising the Cup and his son in the background completely choked up? It gets me every time.

[retrokitten]

:-(

Could be worse. You could have the Hawks. ;-)