Scores and Stuff

Sorry for the infrequent updates of late; I'm going to get internet at my apartment soon, and that will all change then.

Today was a busy day (not just for me), with the Bucks getting back to practice, nine NHL games, two local kids making the 5A all-state football team, the Colts clinching a playoff spot and so on...

Here is my story from today's Times, which is oddly hard to find around the office, about Coach Ruskowski being named president of the franchise. I think Tanya Ramirez (our designer who usually does sports) did a nice job with it, and I like her choice of pull quote. The fact that the headline is the same as yesterday's blog title was entirely unintentional to start.

Meanwhile, I will have a preview for this weekend's Southeast Division tilts in tomorrow's paper, and I'll be sure to share some leftover material prior to the game against the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees.

Speaking of the Killer Bees, they took on the Corpus Christi IceRays (the Bucks' other opponent this weekend) and came out on top 6-4 in spite of their recent injury issues, which Bobby Russell told me he thinks could actually be an oddly good thing for them...but more on that tomorrow.

In the other CHL game tonight, the Rocky Mountain Rage topped the Rapid City Rush 3-2 in a shootout. Seriously, that team loves OT losses.

NHL-wise, the Red Wings made quite a statement about whether the Sharks have surpassed them as the best team in the West, winning 6-0. Yeesh. Oh, and the Penguins won in their first game since that loss to the Flyers last Saturday. =)

Last Night's CHL Scores: Sundogs 3, Brahmas 2; Blazers 3, Eagles 2 (SO).

Tonight's CHL Scores: Killer Bees 6, IceRays 4; Rage 3, Rush 2 (SO).

Last Night's NHL Scores: Devils 5, Sabres 3; Blue Jackets 2, Sharks 1 (OT); Flames 3, Wild 2 (OT); Rangers 3, Kings 2 (OT); Canucks 4, Oilers 2.

Tonight's NHL Scores: Hurricanes 2, Panthers 1 (OT); Capitals 4, Blues 2; Penguins 6, Thrashers 3; Bruins 8, Maple Leafs 5; Canadiens 5, Flyers 2; Red Wings 6, Sharks 0; Avalanche 2, Lightning 1 (SO); Coyotes 2, Predators 1; Stars 6, Blue Jackets 5 (SO).