althoma1 574 Report post Posted March 30, 2021 My wife entered a puck design contest that Sherwood Hockey is holding. She designed and illustrated the puck and I provided a few ideas and feedback. Well, her puck was selected as one of the top 32 designs to compete in a bracket format on Instagram. Her puck design is Toronto #3 (Raccoon) and it’s facing off against the Anaheim puck today! If you want to vote for her, go to the Sherwood Hockey Instagram page, https://www.instagram.com/sherwoodhockey/, and click on their logo to view their stories. You can then click (on a desktop) or swipe (on your phone or tablet) to get to her matchup. When you get to her page click the UP arrow to vote for her design; that’s it. You cannot vote by leaving comments on the general bracket page – you have to go to the stories. It’s live now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boo10 323 Report post Posted March 31, 2021 11 hours ago, althoma1 said: My wife entered a puck design contest that Sherwood Hockey is holding. She designed and illustrated the puck and I provided a few ideas and feedback. Well, her puck was selected as one of the top 32 designs to compete in a bracket format on Instagram. Her puck design is Toronto #3 (Raccoon) and it’s facing off against the Anaheim puck today! If you want to vote for her, go to the Sherwood Hockey Instagram page, https://www.instagram.com/sherwoodhockey/, and click on their logo to view their stories. You can then click (on a desktop) or swipe (on your phone or tablet) to get to her matchup. When you get to her page click the UP arrow to vote for her design; that’s it. You cannot vote by leaving comments on the general bracket page – you have to go to the stories. It’s live now. I gave her a vote. Is the design inspired by the Toronto raccoon memorial that went viral a few years ago, or just the general "Raccoon City" thing? Not sure people outside T.O. know about the whole trash panda thing. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
althoma1 574 Report post Posted March 31, 2021 11 hours ago, boo10 said: I gave her a vote. Is the design inspired by the Toronto raccoon memorial that went viral a few years ago, or just the general "Raccoon City" thing? Not sure people outside T.O. know about the whole trash panda thing. Thank you for voting. My wife has always been very close to her brother (and I love him too), who happens to be on the spectrum, and her brother is obsessed with raccoons. He's always talking about raccoons, drawing them and gets more excited seeing raccoons at the zoo than any other animal. I suggested the Raccoon to my wife because I figured a lot of other Toronto submissions would focus more on just the Skyline/CN Tower or the Leafs and a raccoon would be something her brother would love. When my Mom saw the design, she asked if my wife designed it with a raccoon because my favourite stuffed animal as a little boy was a raccoon; that wasn't the reason at all, but it is a fact. The skyline is incorporated in a kind of crown for the raccoon with the 6 leaves (in the same red the Jays use) across the bottom representing the nickname "The Six". So the obligatory skyline and some leaves are included, but they aren't the focal point. I actually didn't know about the raccoon memorial until you mentioned it and I googled it. I agree that most people outside of Toronto don't know about the "Raccoon City" and trash panda thing. I'd heard of that, but my wife, who was born and raised in Toronto, didn't realize that was a nickname until I mentioned it. We know that not everyone will instantly think of Toronto when they see the raccoon, but we do have a huge raccoon population, it's something a little different and has personal meaning as well. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boo10 323 Report post Posted April 1, 2021 8 hours ago, althoma1 said: Thank you for voting. My wife has always been very close to her brother (and I love him too), who happens to be on the spectrum, and her brother is obsessed with raccoons. He's always talking about raccoons, drawing them and gets more excited seeing raccoons at the zoo than any other animal. I suggested the Raccoon to my wife because I figured a lot of other Toronto submissions would focus more on just the Skyline/CN Tower or the Leafs and a raccoon would be something her brother would love. When my Mom saw the design, she asked if my wife designed it with a raccoon because my favourite stuffed animal as a little boy was a raccoon; that wasn't the reason at all, but it is a fact. The skyline is incorporated in a kind of crown for the raccoon with the 6 leaves (in the same red the Jays use) across the bottom representing the nickname "The Six". So the obligatory skyline and some leaves are included, but they aren't the focal point. I actually didn't know about the raccoon memorial until you mentioned it and I googled it. I agree that most people outside of Toronto don't know about the "Raccoon City" and trash panda thing. I'd heard of that, but my wife, who was born and raised in Toronto, didn't realize that was a nickname until I mentioned it. We know that not everyone will instantly think of Toronto when they see the raccoon, but we do have a huge raccoon population, it's something a little different and has personal meaning as well. I genuinely like the design. Good luck to her! On a side note, that raccoon memorial is one of the funniest things I've seen. Toronto is full of cool, fun people, so I don't know why people think it's a cold unfriendly place. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
althoma1 574 Report post Posted April 2, 2021 On 3/30/2021 at 12:22 PM, althoma1 said: My wife entered a puck design contest that Sherwood Hockey is holding. She designed and illustrated the puck and I provided a few ideas and feedback. Well, her puck was selected as one of the top 32 designs to compete in a bracket format on Instagram. Her puck design is Toronto #3 (Raccoon) and it’s facing off against the Anaheim puck today! If you want to vote for her, go to the Sherwood Hockey Instagram page, https://www.instagram.com/sherwoodhockey/, and click on their logo to view their stories. You can then click (on a desktop) or swipe (on your phone or tablet) to get to her matchup. When you get to her page click the UP arrow to vote for her design; that’s it. You cannot vote by leaving comments on the general bracket page – you have to go to the stories. It’s live now. She's made it to the second round! Voting is now live for this round from now until 12pm ET tomorrow. This time she'd need you to press the DOWN arrow to vote if you're so inclined. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
althoma1 574 Report post Posted April 4, 2021 (edited) On 3/30/2021 at 12:22 PM, althoma1 said: My wife entered a puck design contest that Sherwood Hockey is holding. She designed and illustrated the puck and I provided a few ideas and feedback. Well, her puck was selected as one of the top 32 designs to compete in a bracket format on Instagram. Her puck design is Toronto #3 (Raccoon) and it’s facing off against the Anaheim puck today! If you want to vote for her, go to the Sherwood Hockey Instagram page, https://www.instagram.com/sherwoodhockey/, and click on their logo to view their stories. You can then click (on a desktop) or swipe (on your phone or tablet) to get to her matchup. When you get to her page click the UP arrow to vote for her design; that’s it. You cannot vote by leaving comments on the general bracket page – you have to go to the stories. It’s live now. She's made the Quarter Finals, but is currently behind and needs help. She's facing off against against another Toronto design. To vote for her, you'd press UP this time when you get to her matchup in the Sherwood Hockey Instagram stories if you'd like to help. If you're not an IG expert (I'm not), to view stories, you click on the profile image (the logo in this case) and you can then view the stories. The stories will play and then you vote on each matchup pressing up or down. It took me a few minutes to figure this out during the first round and I've had to explain it to several friends and family members. Some tried to vote by leaving comments in the bracket photos, but that won't register as a vote. Edited April 4, 2021 by althoma1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
215BroadStBullies610 435 Report post Posted May 4, 2021 This past weekend marked the first time I was on the ice since March 2020. Mad rusty but just nice to suit up again. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BenBreeg 493 Report post Posted May 4, 2021 1 hour ago, 215BroadStBullies610 said: This past weekend marked the first time I was on the ice since March 2020. Mad rusty but just nice to suit up again. I went back then the family morning schedule changed and I had to stop. So now I get to get out again after another layoff. Not a bad situation though: -Shanked pass "Sorry, I've haven't been on the ice in months..." -Get burnt on D "Sorry, I've haven't been on the ice in months..." -Catch an edge and look like a newb "Sorry, I've haven't been on the ice in months..." -Sail a shot 15 feet wide "Sorry, I've haven't been on the ice in months..." Eventually that well will run dry and I won't have any excuses, but while it lasts.... 1 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
215BroadStBullies610 435 Report post Posted May 4, 2021 Hahahaha I already have to break in new skates so I have more than enough "excuses" on tap for me to use for the rest of spring and heading into summer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve_v3 289 Report post Posted June 6, 2021 I skated today for the first time in almost 2 1/2 years, thanks to a broken foot and assorted health issues. It was pretty ugly but I was out there. 7 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
caveman27 208 Report post Posted June 9, 2021 On 6/6/2021 at 3:17 PM, Steve_v3 said: I skated today for the first time in almost 2 1/2 years, thanks to a broken foot and assorted health issues. It was pretty ugly but I was out there. Good for you. After rehabbing an injury, when it came to chasing down a puck in the corner, I would just let the other guy get the puck with no pressure. I would just hang out near the crease to prevent a pass play. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MLSman 22 Report post Posted December 28, 2021 Been a long time... Glad to log back on and see so many still around. Miss you all! Wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas, Boxing Day, and Happy New Year! Looking forward to seeing most of you at WF. 7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jlt73 160 Report post Posted May 20, 2022 Yesterday I started physical therapy for my knee. I completely ruptured my MCL in January. The therapist says she thinks I should start skating again in about 2 weeks. I'm super excited 7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Giltis 116 Report post Posted April 5, 2023 I've been away from this forum a long time, I've made the switch to being goalie most of the time now since just after Covid restrictions were lifted. It's been good for the most part and I'm getting the hang of it, but this year's been a bit tough, I had to take some time off with a minor concussion, a thrown back, and finally more time off due to Covid. I'm finding the fun again, and was asked to play in a Tourney next month so hopefully that will go well. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve_v3 289 Report post Posted February 29 I hit the ice tonight after a little over six weeks after a facial fracture. With getting surgery to put plates in to hold my fracture back together it seemed like it would take forever to get back. Very happy to get back tonight. 7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IPv6Freely 2093 Report post Posted February 29 19 hours ago, Steve_v3 said: I hit the ice tonight after a little over six weeks after a facial fracture. With getting surgery to put plates in to hold my fracture back together it seemed like it would take forever to get back. Very happy to get back tonight. Glad you're back out there, man! Please tell me you put a cage on? :) 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve_v3 289 Report post Posted March 18 On 2/29/2024 at 3:33 PM, IPv6Freely said: Glad you're back out there, man! Please tell me you put a cage on? :) Yes..... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve_v3 289 Report post Posted May 31 Got home today from my surgery and related issues. On the mend. Thanks for everyone who reached out. I got a ways to go but it’s not like I haven’t dealt with other significant health issues before. 6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BenBreeg 493 Report post Posted June 1 Good to hear! Wishing you a fast recovery! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IPv6Freely 2093 Report post Posted June 2 Hell yeah @Steve_v3 happy to see you out! Speedy recovery bud! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marka 526 Report post Posted June 3 Howdy, Way to go! Glad to see a pic of you up and smiling. Well, "New England Smiling" anyway. 🙂 Continued progress on the healing! Mark (You're gonna get little tattoo stiches next to the scar, right? And go as Frankenstein for Halloween? :)) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve_v3 289 Report post Posted July 7 Getting back on the ice tonight!!! A little over six weeks from my thyroid removal surgery. A few complications that delayed my recovery, but looking forward to playing tonight!! 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marka 526 Report post Posted July 12 Howdy, Woohoo! Glad to see you getting back out. 🙂 So, full cage or sticking with the half shield? 🙂 Mark Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
