CHAMPIONS!
Now that the Chicago Blackhawks have (finally) won the Stanely Cup, the 2010 NHL season is over. The players, witll now enjoy time with family, and among other things, golfing! Then they will "lace 'em up" again for another shot at the Cup.
STAND OUTS
The most impressive performances came from the rookies this year in the playoffs without a doubt, Villie Lieno, and Antti Niemi. Lieno, Blackhawks, was a disappointing drop from the Red Wings, but an impressive pick up for the Flyers, which always makes the GM look good. On the other hand, Dave Dombrowski, GM for the Wings, looks like he had no idea what Lieno's potential could have been here for the Wings.
Niemi, Blackhawks, was definately one of the most impressive rookie goalie most of us has ever seen! Allong with Jimmy Howard carrying the Wings all season, and leading them in the playoffs, the only thing he couldn't do was win the Cup, which makes his remarkable story, nothing. Which is sad because, in the modern NHL era, there has never been a rookie goalie, nonetheless a back up, to replace the starter and lead a team all year, and then into the playoffs, unheard of with the exception of Tom Brady in the NFL.
thats all for now, more updates, and thoughts to come.
Monday, June 14, 2010
Friday, January 15, 2010
Fraser High School Boys Varsity Swimming
BIG SPLASH
The Fraser High School Boys Varsity Swim Team is off to an average start so far this season, but looks to capitalize on their back to back wins on the road against Utica, and De La Salle. Last year the boys started strong placing first at Titan Relay's, and had a fairly good season, finishing 3rd in the MAC-White. This year with a new coach, and two new trainers, the Ramblers are looking mighty tough when it comes to swimming.
NEW COACH
Last year the Ramblers hired coach Chris Lutz, a swimmer for Oakland University who also took place in the Olympic Time Trials in 2008. Lutz was proven a better swimmer than coach when he was fired not even two months into his new position at FHS. This year Wayne State grad and Coach Rob Wingert, along with Michigan Alumnus, and FHS record holder Margret Czerwinski, and Wayne State student and FHS record holder John Hoopingarner, the Ramblers are in better shape than last year and hope that even with the loss of last years stars such as Ryan Rutherford, Zach Holloway, John Hoopingarner, and Scott Prebie, the Ramblers will still be able to finish higher than last year.
ADVERSITY
Not only is it one of Coach Wingerts favorite words, but it has been what the Ramblers have had thrust upon them. One of their strongest sophomore swimmers Nick Scruto has been sidelined with a season ending shoulder injury. Also, seniors Kelly Schafer, and Dane McNellis are fighting to stay on the team as well. Schafer, who's had to fight a demanding work schedual to make practices tries his best but can't make enough practices to get into top shape. McNellis has been fighting back problems for the better part of 3 or so months. McNellis is one of the teams only four butterfly swimmers. In this adversity, the team has pushed out two wins in a row with the help of Senior Joey Ball, Junior Mason Thaxton and the depth of the team shown by their sophomore swimmers like J.J. Politis, Ryan Birko, Jake Gondek, Justin Plunket, and Dylan Thrift. There is no doubt that in the next two years, these five sophomores will be tearing it up.... i mean, splashing it up in the pool, not to mention their freshman swimmer Brandon Betts that already swims his 50 Freestyle in 26.63 seconds! thats 0.99 Seconds over county time!
With a promising team like this, its no doubt that Fraser will have a strong team not only this year, but in the years to come as well.
The Fraser High School Boys Varsity Swim Team is off to an average start so far this season, but looks to capitalize on their back to back wins on the road against Utica, and De La Salle. Last year the boys started strong placing first at Titan Relay's, and had a fairly good season, finishing 3rd in the MAC-White. This year with a new coach, and two new trainers, the Ramblers are looking mighty tough when it comes to swimming.
NEW COACH
Last year the Ramblers hired coach Chris Lutz, a swimmer for Oakland University who also took place in the Olympic Time Trials in 2008. Lutz was proven a better swimmer than coach when he was fired not even two months into his new position at FHS. This year Wayne State grad and Coach Rob Wingert, along with Michigan Alumnus, and FHS record holder Margret Czerwinski, and Wayne State student and FHS record holder John Hoopingarner, the Ramblers are in better shape than last year and hope that even with the loss of last years stars such as Ryan Rutherford, Zach Holloway, John Hoopingarner, and Scott Prebie, the Ramblers will still be able to finish higher than last year.
ADVERSITY
Not only is it one of Coach Wingerts favorite words, but it has been what the Ramblers have had thrust upon them. One of their strongest sophomore swimmers Nick Scruto has been sidelined with a season ending shoulder injury. Also, seniors Kelly Schafer, and Dane McNellis are fighting to stay on the team as well. Schafer, who's had to fight a demanding work schedual to make practices tries his best but can't make enough practices to get into top shape. McNellis has been fighting back problems for the better part of 3 or so months. McNellis is one of the teams only four butterfly swimmers. In this adversity, the team has pushed out two wins in a row with the help of Senior Joey Ball, Junior Mason Thaxton and the depth of the team shown by their sophomore swimmers like J.J. Politis, Ryan Birko, Jake Gondek, Justin Plunket, and Dylan Thrift. There is no doubt that in the next two years, these five sophomores will be tearing it up.... i mean, splashing it up in the pool, not to mention their freshman swimmer Brandon Betts that already swims his 50 Freestyle in 26.63 seconds! thats 0.99 Seconds over county time!
With a promising team like this, its no doubt that Fraser will have a strong team not only this year, but in the years to come as well.
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