The injuries to the Pens are downright depressing. However,
as true fans, we owe it to the team to stand beside them thru thick and thin….right?
We also need to support the AHL guys who are called up. One way
to do that is to learn their numbers….and names. I think I’ve found a way to help you do
that. It’s called PENGO (sort of BINGO but for the hockey crowd)
We’re giving
you a PENGO card. Anytime a Penguin player scores a goal, gets an assist, or
goes to the sin bin, put an X thru his number. I know what you’re saying…”What
about Geno?” He’ll likely score a goal, get an assist and go to the sin bin all in the same period. You only get to X out a number once….the sin
bin is a free space to make up for Malkin. We have also added an
additional free space. That way, if Chris Kunitz scores you’ll still get points
when the goal is called back. …you’re welcomed!
Here’s a few notes to help you learn who the call-ups are:
#47 is Simon Despres. You might remember him from all the
articles you read over the summer touting him as the next defensive superstar.
He showed up at training camp slow, out
of shape and over rated. He was banished to WBS to lose some weight, gain some
speed and live up to his potential. It took 2 broken bones to get him back to
the NHL but he’s back.
#41 is Robert Bortuzzo. He had to stop using the GPS in his
car after he made so many trips to WBS that the programed voice started to mock
him. Poor Bortuzzo, he’s become so disrespected that his Wikipedia page hasn’t even
been updated since his 2011 concussion.
# 23 is Chris Conner….again. The 5’8” forward is a favorite
of Coach Bylsma. His small stature lets him take turns like Apolo Ohno but his
turn overs will have you shouting “OH, NO!”
#38 is Zach Sill. He is listed as Canadian but was born in
the United Kingdom and educated at the University of Maine. He won’t last long,
you may not want to spend too much time learning his number.
#25 is Andrew Ebbett. He’s Canadian by birth but educated in
the states. Ebbett has been with 6 NHL teams in the last 3 yrs. That means he’s
been with almost as many NHL forwards as a Philadelphia Flyers Icegirl
#59 is Jayson Megna. He also could drive to WBS with his
eyes closed. I don’t know why the Pens don’t just keep him up…after all, he has
the coolest nick names.
Now you're up to date on the new guys on the Penguin's bench. Grab a beer and a Samich and enjoy the game.
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