Vet88 674 Report post Posted July 31, 2011 Anybody know where I might be able to access a t-blade wrench or side stone in either Christchurch or Dunedin -- even if I'm just borrowing them for thirty seconds? I brought them along on the trip but they somehow fell out of my bag.I might be able to sort something out for you if needed (I know the guys who run the ice shops at the various rinks and a number of players who use t-blades). If you are still in Auckland I can get you one tomorrow. If you are in Christchurch now you should just be able to go to the Edge Pro shop at the Christchurch rink and they should be able to help you out. I'll keep an eye out here during the week if you need anything else or can't hunt one down in Christchurch. Given your previous comments, it's a damn shame the last game won't be in Auckland, sounds like things are getting a bit more intense on tour and the next game is sure to have more of an edge to it!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jason Harris 31 Report post Posted July 31, 2011 Vet, thanks for the offers of help, but unfortunately we left Christchurch this morning and are staying in Queenstown tonight and tomorrow night, before finishing up in Dunedin Wednesday night. I agree that it probably would have been better to finish up in Auckland, because it's the biggest city, but I think they went there first to develop some word-of-mouth. I'm curious how intense the next game might be. Because yesterday's game turned into a blowout at the end, after being 3-2 US after two, I think it will be less intense than if Wednesday's game was the series winner. That said, I think the US team doesn't want to lose three straight, so perhaps there will be a bit more hitting. There's no doubt that Canada has seemed better overall, but Grahame also hasn't been consistent in net.The intensity on the tour, I feel, is more directed toward "management," of which I'm part, although in their mind I'm a lackey of management. They've given Kerry grief for when they aren't treated to first class service, which has happened more often than it should, but they definitely treat me as the rookie, which has become wearying after nearly two weeks, especially considering I'm nine years older than the oldest player. Individually, most of the guys are pretty cool, but collectively there's a vibe that isn't very accommodating towards outsiders -- i.e., non- professional hockey players. The members of management have talked about the need to get time away from these guys. Literally, they had a fifteen hour drinking fest after yesterday's game, and, like a lot of drunks, they alternate between being funny and repeating the same joke for two hours. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vet88 674 Report post Posted August 1, 2011 I've been on both sides of the fence (management and player that is) and know how players treat management. If it ain't perfect it's all our fault. So saying I was a player at a recent tournament against Australia and whilst us players all had sucky shared rooms, management was swanning it in two bedroom suites! It's so easy to take things for granted. Still, by the time you finish I hope you got a chance to see some of NZ and enjoyed yourself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
