Monday, January 30, 2012

Richard Brodeur

Date sent: January 14th, 2011
Date received: January 18th, 2012
Total time: 369 days
Total players responses: 400
Total 2012 responses: 3

Cool! Number 400 in my total player responses!  I'm super glad I've gotten one of the Canucks all-time great goaltenders' autographs in Richard Brodeur.  "King" Richard was very instrumental in the Canucks' playoff run in the early 80s, but lost (yes, the first time) in the Stanley Cup finals to the NY Islanders.  Shucks :(

Friday, January 27, 2012

Luke Schenn

Date sent: January 17th, 2011
Date received: January 11th, 2012
Total time: 359 days
Total players responses: 399
Total 2012 responses: 2

A pretty good return from a great, young player.  Luke Schenn is the brother of Braydon Schenn.  Schenn is a stay at home type of defenseman who plays for the Toronto Maple Leafs and was drafted 5th overall in the 2008 entry draft.  He's currently on pace to match his career high in points with 22!

Saturday, January 21, 2012

TJ Oshie

Date sent: January 15th, 2011
Date received: January 11th, 2012
Total time: 361 days
Total players responses: 398
Total 2012 responses: 1

Wow! Almost an entire year before I got this Rookie card signed by TJ Oshie of the St.Louis Blues.  It's been a tough few weeks as I've seen very little come my way in returns, but hopefully everyone had a great year and have their mailboxes filled with lots of goodies!

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Tessa Bonhomme

Date sent: March 8th, 2011
Date received: December 19th, 2011
Total time: 286 days
Total players responses: 397
Total 2011 responses: 392

Tessa is an established Canadian women's hockey player.  She was part of the 2010 Vancouver Olympic team which captured gold.  In addition to being very, very prominent in the International stage, she also has the distinction of being the first ever pick in the CWHL draft. 

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Joe Colborne

Date sent: September 26th, 2011
Date received: December 19th, 2011
Total time: 84 days
Total players responses: 396
Total 2011 responses: 391

Joe Colborne is a Calgary native, but currently plays for the Toronto Maple Leafs.  He was drafted in 2008, 16th overall.  I'm quite happy that I've gotten Joe's auto, as I do think he'll be a solid NHL player someday.  Thanks Joe!

Monday, January 16, 2012

Roman Hamrlik

Date sent: January 26th, 2011
Date received: December 29th, 2011
Total time: 337 days
Total players responses: 395
Total 2011 responses: 390

Another sweet auto, this time by Roman Hamrlik.  He's a veteran defenseman whom has played over 1300+ games in his career.  He has played for the Canadiens, Flames and Oilers, just to name a few.  He is also a former 1st overall pick, from the 1992 draft.  So lucky to get his auto!

Sunday, January 15, 2012

Kristopher Letang

Date sent: June 22nd, 2011
Date received: December 29th, 2011
Total time: 190 days
Total players responses: 394
Total 2011 responses: 389

Kris Letang is a former Val-d'Or Foreurs member and Stanley Cup winner with his current team, the Pittsburgh Penguins.  This year, Kris was a victim of a vicious head shot.  He's currently on IR with a concussion, hopefully he'll be back sometime this year and be able to help the Pens make the playoffs.   

Saturday, January 14, 2012

Thomas Hickey

Date sent: October 3rd, 2011
Date received: December 29th, 2011
Total time: 87 days
Total players responses: 393
Total 2011 responses: 388

Thomas Hickey is a great young prospect for the LA Kings.  He was drafted 4th overall in the 2007 draft year, but has really yet to supplant himself as a consistent full time NHL'er.  Thomas has represented Canada well, by helping his World Junior squad reach gold twice, once in 2008 and the other in 2009.