Miracle

I just watched Miracle again. I figure it's the 8th time or so I've seen the film and it never disappoints, although nothing can compare to the day I watched Team USA pull off the greatest upset in sports history. I was amazed and inspired.

A few years later I met Mike Eruzione for a brief moment at a speech and autograph appearance at the South Hills Mall in Poughkeepsie, NY. I brought him my skates to sign - a pair of cloddy molded plastic Microns. Mike signed his name on the tongue of the right one for me and then offered me a bit of advice. Basically he told me my skates sucked and that I should invest in a pair of leather skates. By the beginning of next season I had a new pair of Bauer 100's and a break out year in my high school hockey career.

As for now, my interest in hockey is returning with the the new NHL season that starts in about a week. The Red Wings look good and I'm happy to see Steve Yzerman is back at the Joe for one more season. Here's to them kicking the crap out of Colorado and NJ. Why NJ? For the bragging rights. Sfumato and a host of other friends of mine are Devil's fans and it's always good to chirp about your team over a beer. Or in your blog.