Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Ilya Bryzgalov

Received IP: March 15th, 2011
Total players responses: 145
Total 2011 responses: 140

Let's all be honest that a lot of the success from the Phoenix Coyotes has relied well on the shoulders of Ilya Bryzgalov.  Ilya currently has 31 wins in 58 games played with a 2.58 GAA.  Great job Ilya and good luck in the playoffs!

Mikkel Boedker

Received IP: March 15th, 2011
Total players responses: 144
Total 2011 responses: 139

Mikkel Boedker is a Danish NHL hockey player whom plays for the Phoenix Coyotes.  He currently has 11 points in 25 games played with the big club.  Mikkel has also been on the cover of EA Sports' Danish version of NHL 11.  I must say, this is one messy signature.  It's all over the place!

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Cory Sarich

Received IP: March 15th, 2011
Total players responses: 143
Total 2011 responses: 138

Another signed autograph from Cory Sarich.  A solid defenseman for the Calgary Flames whom has 15 points for the season.  Known most likely more for his defensive play, we all know he probably won't be winning any Rocket Richard trophies.  Keep up the good work in Calgary Cory!

Christian Hanson

Date sent: February 28th, 2011
Date received: March 15th, 2011
Total time: 15 days
Total players responses: 142
Total 2011 responses: 137

Christian Hanson plays for the Toronto Maple Leafs... yeeeaaappppp.

Cam Ward

Date sent: January 12th, 2011
Date received: March 15th, 2011
Total time: 62 days
Total players responses: 141
Total 2011 responses: 136

Cam Ward, star of the Carolina Hurricanes, participated in the most recent all-star game.  He was picked first overall (probably because Eric Staal was one of the team captains).  Cam is doing well this year, but still needs some extra help up front if they want to make it into the playoffs.

Monday, March 14, 2011

Cliff Ronning

Date sent: January 18th, 2011
Date received: March 14th, 2011
Total time: 55 days
Total players responses: 140
Total 2011 responses: 135

Cliff Ronning, a former Vancouver Canuck, was one of the speedier players when he played for us.  Standing at only 5'8, he had a nice 19 year career in the NHL.  Just to prove that you don't need to be a giant to make the NHL, all you need are big dreams.  Ronning currently resides in Vancouver, and coaches a local spring hockey team. 

Alexandre Burrows

Date sent: January 15th, 2011
Date received: March 14th, 2011
Total time: 58 days
Total players responses: 139
Total 2011 responses: 134

Yay? Another Alex Burrows response (I should probably stop, since I don't have many more Burrows cards to send), but I would have much rather have gotten his autograph in person.  When the Canucks were in town, I approached Burrows and asked him to sign, where he promptly said "I already signed for you.".  What can I say to that?  I wasn't about to argue with him that that was the first time I've ever talked to him.  Oh well, they're in town in April, so I'll try to get him then!

Gary Leeman

Date sent: February 3rd, 2011
Date received: March 14th, 2011
Total time: 39 days
Total players responses: 138
Total 2011 responses: 133

Gary Leeman, former Canuck, Flame, Canadien, Leaf and Blue, signed nicely on the cards that I sent him.  You can see the fold he put in the bottom left corner, as he did with all my cards.  The signature itself is actually quite complete, unlike some players who simply write their initials, or a few lines of up and down.  I really appreciate the time he's put into this.  Thanks Gary!