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@the-gravedigger saidyou are so right having 2 Divgeesters would be Twins.....oh SHout
LOL don't lose that sense of humour.
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@great-big-stees saidIf rhetoric is the art of persuasion and effective communication, you are not convincing, unless you studied the game from books.
None. I was, am, a good student.
But to give you the benefit of the doubt, if you did play, I'll say that in one of those books I read that modern hockey players often wear protective gear, including mouthguards and face masks, to reduce the risk.
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@ghost-of-a-duke saidCross-threading, musically. Self Control
There is also the option of self control.
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@pettytalk saidI learned to play hockey (1950s) when protective gear, about the head, was not a thing and actually only in the early 2000s decided as the game had sped up and I on the other hand had slowed down, that to avoid the possibility of dental work, I bought a helmet with a full cage. Unfortunately by around 2017 I started having knee issues and gave up my weekly hockey games. Still with all my “own” teeth.👍
If rhetoric is the art of persuasion and effective communication, you are not convincing, unless you studied the game from books.
But to give you the benefit of the doubt, if you did play, I'll say that in one of those books I read that modern hockey players often wear protective gear, including mouthguards and face masks, to reduce the risk.
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@great-big-stees saidStarted in the 50s? Then I must say that you are an old good student of the game.
I learned to play hockey (1950s) when protective gear, about the head, was not a thing and actually only in the early 2000s decided as the game had sped up and I on the other hand had slowed down, that to avoid the possibility of dental work, I bought a helmet with a full cage. Unfortunately by around 2017 I started having knee issues and gave up my weekly hockey games. Still with all my “own” teeth.👍
I was an avid hockey fan growing up in Chicago. I went to see a few games when the Blackhawks still played at Chicago Stadium. I go back to the days of Makita and the Hull brothers.
I still watch a game or two on TV, occasionally.
But I must tell you that I cannot skate. The only hockey I ever played as a kid was using the table top rod game.
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@pettytalk saidI have mentioned this in the past here but I will offer you the abridged version. I grew up in Montreal and one of our neighbours was Glen Harmon, who played defence for the Montreal Canadians during the 40s and early 50s. He had a rink in his back yard for his kids and we, my siblings and I used to play on it. He taught me how to play hockey, though never was my “official” coach. Thanks for bringing this up because it brings back fond memories of those times. I was, on a couple of occasions, able to go into the dressing room after a game I attended, to meet the players. I was surprised at seeing these men enjoying a smoke and some beers. 😲👍
Started in the 50s? Then I must say that you are an old good student of the game.
I was an avid hockey fan growing up in Chicago. I went to see a few games when the Blackhawks still played at Chicago Stadium. I go back to the days of Makita and the Hull brothers.
I still watch a game or two on TV, occasionally.
But I must tell you that I cannot skate. The only hockey I ever played as a kid was using the table top rod game.
@great-big-stees saidThe good old days, you wouldn't see that in today's world. The players are all in top shape some may have problems but you'd never see drinking or smoking going on in the dressing rooms. Did you see Gump Worsley?
I have mentioned this in the past here but I will offer you the abridged version. I grew up in Montreal and one of our neighbours was Glen Harmon, who played defence for the Montreal Canadians during the 40s and early 50s. He had a rink in his back yard for his kids and we, my siblings and I used to play on it. He taught me how to play hockey, though never was my “off ...[text shortened]... tended, to meet the players. I was surprised at seeing these men enjoying a smoke and some beers. 😲👍
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@the-gravedigger saidThis is what people have been saying.
You had a good turnout.
I always thought we had more than 25 people that posted in the GF, everyone can't be wrong though, so it must be me not quite accurate. 🙂
EDIT: I gave you a green thumb, don't know why someone would give you a red one for that comment. 🙄
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@very-rusty said25 votes now, that is quite something.
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@ponderable saidUPDATE:
25 votes now, that is quite something.
Still Very close. I hope it is just one vote per person.
56% Yes
44% NO
25 votes • 1 day 23 hours and 44 minutes left
I was expecting a wider gap, but I suppose some voted NO just for the lulz! 🙂
Thanks Pondy!
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@very-rusty saidHe didn’t play for the Habs till the mid 60s but I sure did on TV. He was an interesting character and a decent goalie.👍
The good old days, you wouldn't see that in today's world. The players are all in top shape some may have problems but you'd never see drinking or smoking going on in the dressing rooms. Did you see Gump Worsley?
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@great-big-stees saidHe was more than decent they won cups with him and the goalies remember in those days didn't wear a mask. 🙂 He retired because he was scared to fly, ok with pucks coming at him around a 100 miles an hour with no mask on, but afraid to fly, go figure! Of course Tim Horton did die in a plane crash in 1964 or around that time still in his prime which may have had something to do with Gump being afraid to fly.
He didn’t play for the Habs till the mid 60s but I sure did on TV. He was an interesting character and a decent goalie.👍
Gump Worsley
https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Gump_Worsley
gump worsley stanley cup from en.wikipedia.org
Stanley Cup champion in 1965, 1966, 1968, and 1969. Won the Vezina Trophy in 1966 and 1968
Appears I was a decade out on his death it was Tim Horton who started the Coffee dynasty in 1964.
Why is Tim Hortons a Canadian thing?
Tim Hortons - Wikipedia
The company was founded in 1964 in Hamilton, Ontario by Canadian ice hockey player Tim Horton (1930–1974) and Jim Charade (1934–2009), after an initial venture in hamburger restaurants. In 1967, Horton partnered with investor Ron Joyce, who assumed control over operations after Horton died in 1974.
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