Bill Guerin's Accomplishments

The list of accomplishments for Bill Guerin is a long one since New Jersey drafted him in 1989....


Two Stanley Cups.


A championship with Team USA in the 1996 World Cup of Hockey.


Five all-star appearances.


And just on Tuesday night, he became the 80th player in the NHL to play in 1200 career hockey games.


“I remember the first game very well,” Guerin said. “You remember a lot of them when you’re young. Everything was so new and exciting. It doesn’t seem like 1200 games ago. It seems like it was yesterday.



“It feels pretty good. It’s a nice accomplishment and a nice milestone. I’m pretty proud of the fact that I’ve been able to stick around for that many games and do what I’ve done. I’m pretty proud of that.”


And Guerin has every reason to be happy with the rebirth of his career since the Penguins signed him last year. In his first game with the Penguins, he scored his 800th career point when he assisted on a Sidney Crosby goal. Five days later, he scored his 400th assist, becoming only the 8th U.S. born hockey player to join the ranks of those who have scored 400 goals and 400 assists.


“I think they actually mean more now,” Guerin said of reaching personal milestones. “Maybe because the games played number is getting up there, so is my age. It’s nice to know that I’m still around.”


So far this season, Guerin has three goals and six assists through the first 15 games playing on a line with Crosby and Chris Kunitz.


What does Guerin enjoy most about the countless memories he has made along the seven stops he has made?




“When I look back I think about how fun the game is to play. When I’m done, the thing I’ll miss the most is game day, coming to the rink for the morning skates, preparing for the games, being ready in the dressing room with the guys. Those are the things I really take with me.”


What Guerin won’t be taking with him when he one day calls it a career are a ton of pucks and sticks commemorating his plethora of accomplishments. He has something better.




“Most of it is in my head. First goal, things like that you have the puck. Last night I didn’t keep anything. I just tried to enjoy the day, enjoy the game and appreciate where you are.”


If he enjoys playing so much, will there be a 1,500th game for Guerin?


“We’ll see. We’ll see.”

Hines Ward dirtiest player in NFL???? WHAT?!

Yup, you read that right. Sports Illustrated conducted a poll among the NFL players during preseason and Ward was voted dirtiest player, followed by former team mate and current Miami Dolphin, Joey Porter. (damn I miss him!)

Rounding off the top 10.....Washington Redskins defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth, Cincinnati Bengals safety Roy Williams and Tennessee Titans center Kevin Mawae.
Titans cornerback Cortland Finnegan, Rams guard Richie Incognito (you'd think with a last name like that, he'd be more icognito wouldn't he?? lol), Falcons guard Harvey Dahl, Steelers safety Troy Polamalu and Vikings defensive end Jared Allen.

So is it bad that two players for the Steelers made the Top 10 list??? lmao....

Ward, the all-time leading receiver in Steelers history, was most likely voted dirtiest player due to his "play hard" football attitude. The always-smiling receiver won't hesitate to throw a block on an opponent and is widely known for his bone-crushing (or breaking) hits. (Gee, and I thought that's what football was all about...)

But seriously, how does the league vote a player who is known for crying after winning (or losing) big games the dirtiest player? Maybe it has something to do with the monster, season-ending hit Ward delivered on Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Keith Rivers, which resulted in a broken jaw last year.

Following the season, the NFL instituted a rule dubbed the "Hines Ward Rule," which states that the initial force of a blindside block can't be delivered by a helmet, forearm or shoulder to an opponent's head or neck. (I want a rule named after me too!!!)

An illegal blindside block will bring a 15-yard penalty.

Sid Gets it on.....fight style that is...

Don't see this happen often, but when you do, it makes it so much more entertaining to watch. I love watching the "superstars" of hockey fight. You know it takes A LOT to get these guys pissed off and when they do......

I have to say though....I think Sid won this one. He effectively tied Zidlicky (is it me or does that sound like something a little kid would call another kid...lol) up quickly and the officials stepped in before it could get too ugly....

It's Polamalu....

Ok, I know this is outdated, but it's still my favorite. Probably since Polamalu is my favorite Steeler. This video just never gets old...lol

Found this on YouTube

I found this on YouTube and thought this was pretty well done....

Bob Errey's Artwork

Bob Errey's Artwork during last night's game vs the Canadians.

Hoping I don't have to explain this one....lol

A bit of interesting news

It's been announced that Sidney Crosby will partake in the relay of the Olympic Torch in his home province of Nova Scotia.

How awesome is that?! That is quite an honor. At least to me and Crosby it is anyway...

Crosby had this to say:

“I am honored and thrilled to have the opportunity to carry the Olympic Flame in my home province of Nova Scotia,” said Crosby. “The torch relay will pass through so many communities and hands on the way to Vancouver and I’m privileged to be part of that special group as the Olympic Flame makes its way to Vancouver for the 2010 Winter Games.”

The torch was lit in Greece on October 22, 2009 and is making it's way to Canada. It is scheduled to arrive in Victoria, BC on October 30th, and Crosby's leg of the journey is to begin November 18th.