Question for the Van fans:

Are there good practice facilities close to downtown?
- Atomic Wedgie

There is a rink on Comox ( 5 minutes away) another one at the PNE 10-15 minutes .



We held the Olympics here and had practice facilities for 16 teams so should not be a problem.


There are about 5 arenas within 15 minutes

You don't know anything about me.

Aix q'walas
- Reubenkincade

He tried to pull the same crap with your ref, most self centred, arrogant, self righteous piece of poop to post on Carol-Schram blog.

Technically this is EK's Comment thread now too haha, which I'm sure you guys are thrilled about.
- torfc23

He's quite the instigator.

I wonder if Stewie Griffin ever played for the Sarnia Sting?

And?
- Marwood

You smoke dope and annoy people.🤣

Agreed.
I wrote a different comment about my background and upbringing, but decided to delete it, he isn't worth explaining anything to.
I have zero respect for someone who talks about ra ism, then makes a racial statement himself.
- Reubenkincade

Edit: nice to see you posting once in awhile.👍

Agreed.
I wrote a different comment about my background and upbringing, but decided to delete it, he isn't worth explaining anything to.
I have zero respect for someone who talks about ra ism, then makes a racial statement himself.
- Reubenkincade

Double down on your Scam 🤓

https://m.lasvegassun.com/news/2020/jun/19/nevada-reports-largest-single-day-jump-in-new-covi/
- Reubenkincade

As more & more of this arises in the US the NHL probably safer to lean towards Canadian hubs.

It’s less risk if intending to finish the PO’s as each day passes.

As more & more of this arises in the US the NHL probably safer to lean towards Canadian hubs.

It’s less risk if intending to finish the PO’s as each day passes.
- Nighthawk

If everyone entering the bubble has tested Covid free does it matter?

I also wonder when I see things like Matthews has tested positive, does this mean he is in intensive care or he will be back on the ice in two weeks? I have seen a lot of athletes and staff testing positive but never hear anything after that. Is there long term damage or is it they had a fever for two weeks?

If everyone entering the bubble has tested Covid free does it matter?

I also wonder when I see things like Matthews has tested positive, does this mean he is in intensive care or he will be back on the ice in two weeks? I have seen a lot of athletes and staff testing positive but never hear anything after that. Is there long term damage or is it they had a fever for two weeks?
- VANTEL

Sport leagues are being pretty hush hush about it all, so I'm not surprised we aren't hearing much about them.

George Laraque, a bit older than most NHLers at 43, was hospitalized for it. It's hard to know who is going to get hit worse than others, or who is going to have lasting symptoms or a weird reaction (like blood clots).

https://www.reuters.com/a...nhl-laraque-idUSKBN22G00B

He tried to pull the same crap with your ref, most self centred, arrogant, self righteous piece of poop to post on Carol-Schram blog.
- Nuckerwhatever

Wow.

I guess being the only native person, that i know of, posting on here makes me a bit sensitive to some of the content. Like when i see a post like “sports teams named after indigenous people dont offend my native friends” it seems ignorant. Because growing up with that, having the knowledge that people see you as an adversary is not pleasant. And frankly, you’re quite wrong.

Anyway I apologize to you folks all, but i also encourage you to try to appreciate my perspective. I deal with racist poop in rl all the time, whether me or family. I kinda would just not like to have it on here where i like to talk puck. Anyway, that’s my piece and im taking a small break.

There is a rink on Comox ( 5 minutes away) another one at the PNE 10-15 minutes .



We held the Olympics here and had practice facilities for 16 teams so should not be a problem.


There are about 5 arenas within 15 minutes
- VANTEL

Do they all have pro shops if a guy needs his skates sharpened or forgot his junk tape?

It's funny - there's the natural assumption that you need one in the east and one in the west, but in reality, it wouldn't matter.

Wow.

I guess being the only native person, that i know of, posting on here makes me a bit sensitive to some of the content. Like when i see a post like “sports teams named after indigenous people dont offend my native friends” it seems ignorant. Because growing up with that, having the knowledge that people see you as an adversary is not pleasant.

Anyway I apologize to you folks all, but i also encourage you to try to appreciate my perspective. I deal with racist poop in rl all the time, whether me or family. I kinda would just not like to have it on here where i like to talk puck. Anyway, that’s my piece and im taking a small break.
- neem55

Don't apologize.

I appreciate your perspective.

Do they all have pro shops if a guy needs his skates sharpened or forgot his junk tape?

It's funny - there's the natural assumption that you need one in the east and one in the west, but in reality, it wouldn't matter.
- Atomic Wedgie

Safest location I guess. Hear EDM is a favorite as well.

Do they all have pro shops if a guy needs his skates sharpened or forgot his junk tape?

It's funny - there's the natural assumption that you need one in the east and one in the west, but in reality, it wouldn't matter.
- Atomic Wedgie

Yes they have pro shops.

I agree about location doesn't matter. A protected bubble I would think would be safe anywhere unless the bubble is broken.

Don't apologize.

I appreciate your perspective.
- Atomic Wedgie

Neem can be a dink sometimes but we all can be. If he find it offensive so be it. Truthfully some of his complaining has made me more aware.

If everyone entering the bubble has tested Covid free does it matter?

I also wonder when I see things like Matthews has tested positive, does this mean he is in intensive care or he will be back on the ice in two weeks? I have seen a lot of athletes and staff testing positive but never hear anything after that. Is there long term damage or is it they had a fever for two weeks?
- VANTEL

It won't be a true bubble, though.

The guy who makes sandwiches at the practice facilities won't be in quarantine.

They will put in as many protocols as possible, but it won't be 100%.

Sport leagues are being pretty hush hush about it all, so I'm not surprised we aren't hearing much about them.

George Laraque, a bit older than most NHLers at 43, was hospitalized for it. It's hard to know who is going to get hit worse than others, or who is going to have lasting symptoms or a weird reaction (like blood clots).

https://www.reuters.com/a...nhl-laraque-idUSKBN22G00B
- NewYorkNuck

I believe Laraque is asthmatic which likely contributed to his hospitalization. I posed this the other day. Stories we hear daily span the spectrum. I could see how this virus with some lasting damage to lungs could hinder an athletes performance long term. I guess we will see.

Yes they have pro shops.

I agree about location doesn't matter. A protected bubble I would think would be safe anywhere unless the bubble is broken.
- VANTEL

Yeah, ummmmm, the pro shop thingy was a joke.

Don't apologize.

I appreciate your perspective.
- Atomic Wedgie

As do I, even though I think he’s a dink.

Keep it up Neemsey.

It won't be a true bubble, though.

The guy who makes sandwiches at the practice facilities won't be in quarantine.

They will put in as many protocols as possible, but it won't be 100%.
- Atomic Wedgie

Not from what I heard. I her the hotel will be a bubble and all the food and catering will be part of the bubble.

I hear there was a 4 star hotel not opened yet that will specifically assigned to this and also the food service including some of Aquillini's restaurants will be part of the bubble . Not open to the public.

Safest location I guess. Hear EDM is a favorite as well.
- VanHockeyGuy

Apparently the Edmonton "bid" includes the exclusive use of a golf course for players and staff.

I don't know why I find this so funny.

Really smart and creative.

Yeah, ummmmm, the pro shop thingy was a joke.
- Atomic Wedgie

I am old I haven't been to an arena since they had cigarette vending machines for Lafluer .

Not from what I heard. I her the hotel will be a bubble and all the food and catering will be part of the bubble.

I hear there was a 4 star hotel not opened yet that will specifically assigned to this and also the food service including some of Aquillini's restaurants will be part of the bubble . Not open to the public.
- VANTEL

There's no way cleaning staff and busboys and waiters and cooks will be under 2 month quarantine.