Game 3 of NHL Stanley Cup

What a game! The Pittsburgh Penguins won 3-2, so that the Detroit Red Wings lead the series 2-1.  Good for Pittsburgh.  They were playing like the team we are used to seeing.  There were good hits (even though the one against Holmstrom was uncalled for), fantastic speed, and good puck possession by the Penguins.
It’s entertaining [...]

NHL Stanley Cup Final update

Detroit is up 2-0 over the Pittsburgh Penguins. The series is now going back to Pittsburgh. I do hope that Pittsburgh can pull out at least one of the games so that the series goes longer than a sweep. Yes, I want Detroit to win. I also want the hockey to [...]

Memorial Cup Incident

Spokane just won the CHL’s Memorial Cup.  As the captain and co-captain were lifting the trophy by the cup, the cup came off.  The two did not know what to do.  They tried putting it back on, but it didn’t work. They both looked at each other, while one was holding the cup and the [...]

Walking as exercise for a Total Knee Replacement

The simple act of walking can do wonders for helping the recuperation process after a total knee replacement, I have found.  By walking, a definite effort needs to be made of maintaining or developing the proper gait.  I needed to learn how to walk again after 30 years of wearing a shoe lift, so it’s [...]

NHL Media Day

Today’s Media Day in preparation of the NHL Stanley Cup Final, which starts tomorrow.  It’s pretty cool.  It’s really nice since it’s being held at Cobo Hall in Detroit – next door to Joe Louis Arena. 
Both Detroit and Pittsburgh have speed, talent, and skill.  It’ll be a great series.  Watching the young talent [...]

Fall Prevention and Total Knee Replacement

While recuperating, and preparing, for a total knee replacement it is important to prepare your living area to help avoid falls.  There are a variety of ways to do this:
* remove all loose rugs that do not have a nonstick backing.
* remove all loose rugs, period.  Sometimes, depending on your balance, crutches and walkers will [...]

The Hockey Song

Since the Detroit Red Wings have advanced to the Stanley Cup Final (WOOHOOOOOOO!!!!…LOOK OUT PITTSBURGH!!!!!), it is only appropriate to include the following lyrics to a well known Canadien anthem:
Oh, the good old hockey game
Is the best game you can play.
And the best game you can name,
Is the good old hockey game
written by Stompin’ Tom [...]

Swollen Knee

I was told after my total knee replacement surgery that my knee would be swollen for about 3-4 months.  So, it is swollen, but less than others I have seen.  It’s not a pretty picture, but who cares? That’s part of the deal, so I’m not complaining.
I actually like showing people my scar since it’s [...]

NHL Playoff Programming Glitch

I didn’t have a chance to see the live Philly v Pittsburgh game earlier today.  So, I’m watching a rerun on NHL Network.  Philly is losing 3-0, beginning of 2nd period, when suddenly there is a news flash on the ticker tape located on the bottom of the screen.  It tells me that Pittsburgh has [...]

NHL Playoffs – Western Division

Oh oh….Dallas beat Detroit today and has really kicked it up.  The first 3 games, Dallas just didn’t seem to have it.  Now, they are playing like the team that got them into the upper echelon of the playoffs.  It’s nice to see.  It is great hockey, I just hope they don’t win 4.
Today was [...]

NHL Live! Rocks

The NHL Network broadcasts NHL Live! each day that is just so entertaining.  E.J. Hradek and Don LaGreca, in addition to being knowledgeable about hockey, are just fun to watch.  They have great rapport and it’s a perfect way to start the day. (I live on the west coast)
Two fans have called in today and [...]

Knee Update

Remember when I said I have a ways to go regarding my total knee replacement recuperation?  Well…I walk downstairs, but at a slow and careful pace.  I just realized what I must look like to others….
I am watching a Doberman Pincher right now.  At first he would walk downstairs with me.  Now he waits until [...]

Total Knee Replacement Recuperating Surprise

While going through physical therapy, my therapist offered me the use of the facilities during my free time.  I took her up on it every day.  It was great having the option, and I took full advantage of it.  It’s fun watching my knee progress…slowly but surely.
When I mentioned to her how much I appreciated [...]

NHL Media Ramblings

Sidney Crosby is a great hockey player, without a doubt. I just wish the media would leave the poor kid alone. Let him do his job. He’s part of a team, not an individual enigma. That ad stating “the entire games rests on the shoulders of a kid” is absolutely sickening. [...]

NHL Playoff updates

Well, the western conference finals are down to the wire. Wings v Stars. Great hockey to watch. Won’t say anything more to avoid jinxing anyone. I’ll wait til you know who knocks out the losers.

NHL Playoffs

Time for a hockey fix…there hasn’t been any hockey since Sunday when Dallas beat San Jose in 4 OT. What a GREAT, GREAT game!  Hockey at its best!!!  Wow….. I wanted to see Dallas win.  I like them for some reason.  Probably cuz Modano is from my hometown.   Plus, he’s not bad to [...]

Ankle Weights and Knee Replacement Recuperation

Here are a couple of exercises that work well for me during my total knee replacement recuperation process.  They hurt, but that means they are working…:)  :
An easy (I don’t believe I’m calling it easy) way to get some flexibility back into the knee, is to simply put a 5 pound weight around the ankle.  [...]

The Anesthesia Diet

Nowadays it seems almost everyone is looking for a way to lose excess pounds.  Well, forget about being concerned about what to eat and not eat, how to exercise, etc.  Have a major surgery and reap the benefits of anesthesia – I lost 10 pounds without trying.  I call it the Anesthesia Diet. Of course, [...]