Monday, May 15, 2006

SportZone lineup for May 15

Here's the lineup for this week. Because of the Victoria Day holiday next Monday, this show will run for two weeks (Wed @ 6pm and Thurs @ 3pm).

SportZone Guests for May 15/06
Community Co-Host – Carlo Palazzo

1. An 11 year old Regina boy captures a national bowling championship. Guests: Scott Ogilvie (Bowler),Yvonne Gray (Coach) & Kyle Harry (Sask 5 Pin Bowling Association). (confirmed)

2. A look at the pitching corps of the 2006 Regina Red Sox baseball club. Guests: Rob Cherepuschak (Red Sox Pitching Coach) & Justin Eiswirth (Red Sox Pitcher). (confirmed)

3. A review of the 2006 WHL bantam draft, and look ahead to Regina Pats training camp. Guest: Todd Ripplinger (Pats Director of Scouting). (confirmed)

4. A preview of the 2006 Football Saskatchewan high school Senior Bowl. Guests: Len Antonini (Team South Assistant Coach) & Chad Sinclair (Defensive Back). (confirmed)

5. A preview of a Seven on Seven football passing camp, put on the Regina Thunder June 3rd/4th. Guest: Erwin Klempner (Thunder Head Coach). (confirmed)

6. Another preview of the 2006 Prairie Fire rugby season, as the home opener approaches on May 27th. Guests: Jered Kirkland (Prairie Fire captain) & Emil Christianson (Import Player). (confirmed)

Sunday, May 14, 2006

Happy Mom's Day

Well,

All-in-all, not a bad Mother's Day. Jacob spent the afternoon with his Mom. We called mine this morning. I don't often get homesick, but it would be nice to be able to bring her grandson over for special occasions.

Oh, make it three losses in a row for the Senior Rookie White Sox. Dropped another one yesterday. It's official, our bats have gone colder than an ex-wife's...............nah, I'll be nice. It's Mother's Day, after all.

Friday, May 12, 2006

This and that

A few idle thoughts...

- Rider training camp is rapidly approaching, and the faithful are anxious to see the new (and improved) offence in action. All the pieces are in place, let's hope the performance approaches the hype.
- A new Memorial Cup champion will be crowned this year, as the London Knights lost the OHL final in four straight to Peterborough. Rats!
- I'm skipping the Ken Goff boxing classic this year to hang out with my son. I'll take that trade-off any time.
- If plans for a new rink don't come to fruition soon, was this the last hurrah for the Moose Jaw Warriors?
- Isn't it scary how good Sidney Crosby is when he gets real linemates to skate with?
- Is CJME making a dent in the ratings with the Drew Remenda sports show? Don't suppose CKRM will counter by expanding Sportsline to a nightly offering?
- Access Communications is shaking up the on-air lineup for In the Huddle (the province-wide Riders show) this year. Who would you like to see hosting the show?
- Would anyone really be sad if Barry Bonds announced his retirement tomorrow? There's no reason to believe he will, but we can dream can't we?
- Anaheim is in the NHL final four. Boy, good thing the Canucks got rid of that Brian Burke loser, huh?
- Paul Maurice gets another crack at coaching an NHL team. Hopefully John Ferguson gives him some talent to work with (not that Eric Lindros and Jason Allison weren't great pick-ups, mind you...)
- should I tell Rob Vanstone that Javon Walker is almost as overrated as Jake Plummer? Nah, that would be cruel...

Thursday, May 11, 2006

Running hot and cold

Two losses in a row for the Senior Rookie White Sox. Clearly the other coaches suck.

Batting practice on Sunday. Not a moment too soon. Jacob got one (1) at-bat in last night's game. Hardly seems worth the effort.

Wednesday, May 10, 2006

Ex Pats in Mem Cup

Well,

Paul Albers, Kyle Lamb and Dustin Slade have advanced to the Memorial Cup with the Vancouver Giants. Good for them, I suppose.

Would all three have looked good in a Pats uniform this year? Of course. Mind you, Matt Robinson was a great addition to the lineup - so Slade wasn't that big a loss. But, not having any contributing players to account for the loss of Albers and Lamb - that's a little less easy to take.

Anyway, good luck to the Giants - hopefully they represent the WHL well in Moncton. Damn shame the London Knights won't be going for a repeat championship, but dem's da breaks.