The Yotes Diva

Alright I'll say it... I miss Bryzzy!

noreply@blogger.com (Heather McWhorter) — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 02:45:00 +0000

Don't tell my friends - I'll never be able to live it down...

New Bryz...

Classic Bryz...

Christmas Vacation in LA

noreply@blogger.com (Heather McWhorter) — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 17:02:00 +0000

Meet "TheYotesDiva Jr"

Hello all! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year (just a tad bit late...)

I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season. I had the opportunity to travel to Los Angeles for the first time to visit the Staples Center and watch the Coyotes play the Kings the day after Christmas. Regardless of the loss - I still had a blast! I took my niece - who is an avid Coyotes fan - and my mother, who had never been to a live NHL game before. She LOVED it! The Kings fans were fantastic - and didn't even complain about my niece's constant "GO YANDLE GO!" chant through-out the ENTIRE game. I love that kid...

We stayed at the LA Live Marriott - on Coyotes TV Color Analyst Tyson Nash's recommendation - and it did not disappoint! Fantastic accommodations and within walking distance of Staples Center. Perfect!

My niece and I waiting for the Staples Center doors to open...

Posing by the famous Gretzy statue...

Waiting for warm-ups...

Trying to get Yandle's attention...

Mission accomplished! Commemorative puck from warm-ups obtained!

The Diva's 1st Annual Coyotes Christmas Card Awards

noreply@blogger.com (Heather McWhorter) — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 22:42:00 +0000

Each year the Phoenix Coyotes draw holiday cards to be sold by Coyotes Charities. Opening up those cards each year and seeing what each player drew has become a fun tradition holiday in my house. So in honor of this Coyotes tradition, I've decided that I will start my own tradition here on the blog and give out awards to the players who make the best holiday cards each Christmas. Maybe if I ever purchase and learn how to use Photoshop, I'll actually make up awesome little trophies for each award or something. For now - we'll have to go with what we've got...

Welcome to The Diva's 1st Annual Coyotes Charities Christmas Card Awards!

We're here tonight to honor those Coyotes players who really take the time to put some thought into their Christmas cards - or the ones who blatantly just don't give a crap... Because that makes for awesome Christmas cards too. So here we go!

The award for the Best Desert Themed Card goes to:

#16 Rostislov Klesla!!!

Rusty's card got MAJOR props for the Christmas Cactus and PHX patch.

The WTF Award goes to:

#3 Keith Yandle!!!

Uhhh... WTF Yandle...?

This is why my boy is a hockey player and not an artist. Mcy? What does that mean? Is that supposed to be a stocking? You put rope on your Christmas tree? Is that a Smurf Snowman? *pats Yandle's head* you just keep teachin' how to dougie pumpkin.

The "Hey, That's Actually Good" Award goes to:

#11 Martin Hanzal!!!

That's actually a really good snowman! Nice use of colors, great hat. Nice work Marty!

The "Huh?" Award goes to:

#41 Mike Smith!!!

I'm not entirely sure what his message is here - but he's a goalie. And the beauty of being a goalie is that no one has to understand your logic, because your a goalie. As long as you stop the puck you can do whatever you want. I am a bit disturbed by the "Candy of Cane" part though, I can't lie. But uh... Keep on Truckin'!

The Best Christmas Tree Award goes to:

#33 Adrian Aucoin!

Is his wife taller than him? Cuz I... well... Why is the pink one the tallest? Um... yeah... that's a really good tree though!

Last but certainly not least we have...

The Best Overall Award, it goes to:

#13 Ray Whitney!!!

Where's Whitney strikes again! This time apparently, as Todd Walsh's creepy 2nd head. The absolute epicness of this card is immeasurable. From Shane Doan's nose to Walshie's shoes - it's a WIN all around.

If you'd like your own set so you can see what the rest of the team drew - you can order them here. You won't be disappointed.

And with that - I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Hockey New Year!

A picture is worth a thousand words...

noreply@blogger.com (Heather McWhorter) — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 03:56:00 +0000

The Phoenix Coyotes return to Winnipeg...

With sense of humor - and Coyotes game night giveaway winter hats - in tact.

Give 'em hell boys...

I sincerely hope they went to dinner in their hats tonight.

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AccuScore App from iTunes

noreply@blogger.com (Heather McWhorter) — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 12:34:00 +0000

AccuScore, touted as the leading sports forecasting company, renowned for offering the most comprehensive and accurate sports forecasting engine anywhere, has launched a free AccuScore App to bring its proven track record to the mobile devices of all sports fans.

AccuScore provides users with everything they need to know before the game. AccuScore is so proven effective that it is used by many top sports media companies including ESPN, CBS Sports, Yahoo! Sports, Sporting News and The Wall Street Journal. The AccuScore App brings all of this information to the mobile platform with its new FREE App.

“It’d be amazing to see into the future. While it’s not quite possible just yet, sports fans can at least use apps like AccuScore to see the latest statistical forecasts for numerous games and the players participating in them,“ says 148apps.com

The AccuScore App offers forecasts for NFL, MLB, NCAA, College Football & Basketball, NHL and NBA games. Included in the free app are the forecasted winner, winning percentage for each team, forecasted player statistics, real-time alerts and one free tip per day that projects margin of victory, total points scored in the game and who will win.

Additionally, the AccuScore App includes the leading sports fan communication network called FanConnect, connecting you with fans of all teams in all sports, via team lounges so you can chat, compare notes and forecasts, share, heckle, and more.

In-app purchases unlock further details for those who need even more information on their respective games.

AccuScore is out now for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. Download the free app at http://tinyurl.com/3ew4o4u and get started seeing into your sports future: The AccuScore App was developed in partnership with The APP Company, a leading mobile software developer and maker of numerous hit iPhone, iPad and Android apps (TheAPPCompany.com).

So - how accurate is it, you ask? Well I downloaded it to find out...

I picked two games on 11/03/2011 - the Nashville Predators @ Phoenix Coyotes (obv) and the Oilers @ Kings. I took screen shots for proof of the AccuScore predictions:

Well.... AccuScore wasn't quite so accurate in their winner predictions on the 2 games I picked. In fact - BOTH of those predicted winners got shut-out. The Oilers blanked the Kings 3-0 and my Boys lost 3-0 as well.

So I decided to give it another try. Here AccuScore's predictions for 11/04/2011:

Aaaaaand the results are in...

Flames 1 Buffalo 2 - CORRECT

Colorado 6 Dallas 7 - CORRECT

Chicago 4 Tampa 5 - NOPE

Montreal 2 Ottawa 1 - CORRECT

Vancouver 2 St Louis 3 - NOPE

Washington 5 Carolina 1 - CORRECT

I say - 4 out of 6 ain't bad! Definitely an app worth the download.

Coyotes Home Opener!

noreply@blogger.com (Heather McWhorter) — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 19:00:00 +0000

The Coyotes organization outdid themselves yet again this year - with a spectacular home opener:

Here's some of my crappy iPhone pictures from the evening.

Player intros - complete with fire!

GOAL!

And we howled...

And that was all I managed to capture via photo before I got some bad news on a personal level and it consumed the remainder of the game for me.

But we won - and that was amazing and wonderful and made me happy.

The "Old Jets" are still far superior to the "New Jets".

Why? Because...

WE WON!

I'm officially taking advantage of those bragging rights now.

WE WIN, WE WIN, WE WIN!!!

Fly home little Jets!

Ready. Set... HOCKEY!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Heather McWhorter) — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 03:30:00 +0000

It's here!

My ticket card to every home Coyotes game for the next two seasons.

That makes it official - it's HOCKEY SEASON!!!

I'd like to propose a toast - to another season for the Phoenix Coyotes in Glendale, to (hopefully) getting an owner who will keep our team here, and to my boys continued success...

To the season!

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Town Hall this Saturday: Q&A with Coyotes COO Mike Nealy, GM Don Maloney, and Head Coach Dave Tippett

noreply@blogger.com (Heather McWhorter) — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 21:12:00 +0000

The Coyotes have asked me to invite all Coyotes Coalition members out for a Town Hall they are hosting this weekend at Jobing.com Arena.

Please see the flyer below for additional information and hopefully we'll see you there!

There's really nothing quite like the smell of fresh ice...

noreply@blogger.com (Heather McWhorter) — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 03:50:00 +0000

I love that first trip to the arena as the preseason is getting ready to kick off. There's really nothing quite like the smell of fresh ice after a long, hot summer.

The rookies looked great - and the place was packed! Which is unusual for the first day of rookie camp. There was an air of enthusiasm at Jobing.com Arena - the fans are optimistic and excited about the season - even if the outlook at the moment isn't the brightest. Hockey is taking a turn in the desert - a turn for the better.

This sound is my favorite. The sound of their skates as skid to turn around when they participate in this drill. Coincidentally - my hockey playing friends tell me it is the most hated of the drills - because it is rather difficult. But I still love that sound...

Bring on the season!!!

P.S. Don't mind my horrid camera skillz - and the commentary in the background.... :D

Minsk tribute to Lokomotiv hockey players killed Wednesday in plane crash (video)

noreply@blogger.com (Heather McWhorter) — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 21:46:00 +0000

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I have no words...

noreply@blogger.com (Heather McWhorter) — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 17:05:00 +0000

For the second time in a week - I am left speechless over a senseless tragedy. This tragedy is of epic proportions - and adds on to an already troubling off season for the hockey world. International Ice Hockey Federation president Rene Fasel said today was the darkest day in the history of our sport - and I say I must - unfortunately - agree.

"Despite the substantial air travel of professional hockey teams, our sport has been spared from tragic traffic accidents, but only until now. This is the darkest day in the history of our sport. This is not only a Russian tragedy, the Lokomotiv roster included players and coaches from ten nations...”

To those who lost their lives today - may you rest in peace.

To their families, friends and fans - may you find peace in this troubling time.

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There are many things that I want to say right now...

noreply@blogger.com (Heather McWhorter) — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 21:25:00 +0000

But there are no words that can adequately describe what I am feeling - so I will keep this short...

We have now lost three amazing men this summer.

Men who were dedicated to their fans, the NHL and the teams they played for.

Most importantly - they were husbands, sons, fathers, brothers, lovers, friends, grandchildren...

My heart breaks for the families of Derek Boogaard, Rick Rypien and now Wade Belak.

Their families, friends, fans and the NHL as a whole is left with a void that can't be filled.

I mourn the lives they had ahead of them - the additional people they could have impacted - and the broken hearts they've left behind.

"Gone too soon" is an understatement.

Ahhhh... the off season...

noreply@blogger.com (Heather McWhorter) — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 18:46:00 +0000

Not much fun is it?

I thought I'd check in with everyone and say hello. I hope you're all enjoying your summer.

I wish I had some news on the Coyotes ownership front... but I don't.

Things have been looking rather bleak for us on the ownership front since Hulsizer walked. At this point I honestly have no idea what's going to happen after this season. I can't stand the thought of losing this team. That thought has ruined every season for me since May 5, 2009. Every victory, every playoff game, every moment of the past 2 seasons have been clouded by the thought that the team may be leaving.

There have been some good things recently - our new season ticket sales are up. That's wonderful, but I find it hard to rejoice. In fact, I find it hard to talk about my hockey team or their situation what so ever right now. I find it hard to talk hockey at all right now - which is why this blog has been so quiet this off season. Normally I'd find something hockey related to write about during the off season. I'd rejoice about player signings and most definitely wouldn't have missed the opportunity to tell Jovo good-bye on my own little internet hockey home. But I can't even muster up the strength to do that.

Hockey used to be what made my day - now it makes my stomach churn with nerves. I can't help but fear that this is the last season we will have with our beloved Coyotes - and I hope I'm horribly mistaken. Is there anything left that we can do? Would it even matter?

This may be Atlanta NHL fans' last hope - will you help?

noreply@blogger.com (Heather McWhorter) — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 17:10:00 +0000

It could be us - so let's help our fellow hockey fans in their attempt to keep their NHL team!

Save The Thrashers!

Sign their Petition To The NHL Board of Govenors:

http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/saveourthrashers/

My Condolences...

noreply@blogger.com (Heather McWhorter) — Tue, 31 May 2011 16:24:00 +0000

To my fellow hockey fans in Atlanta - I offer my sincerest condolences. My heart aches for the loss of your NHL team. As they celebrate in Winnipeg - you mourn. I am mourning with you. I can't celebrate a relocation. I wasn't here to celebrate when Phoenix got a team via relocation - had I been here I would've likely not celebrated. I hate for one city to celebrate while another mourns. It's not right.

From the Thrashers website:

Atlanta Thrashers Update

Tuesday, 05.31.2011 / 11:01 AM

Atlanta Thrashers

May 31, 2011

"Earlier today, we, along with our partners, signed an asset purchase agreement to sell the Atlanta Thrashers to True North Sports and Entertainment. If ratified by the NHL, Commissioner Bettman and the league's Board of Governors, this will result in the relocation of the Atlanta Thrashers to Winnipeg, Canada beginning with the 2011-2012 season.

It's extremely disappointing to all of us that it became necessary after all other options were exhausted. We want to express my gratitude to you, the fans, for the years of dedication you have offered to the Atlanta Thrashers.

As many of you know, for some time we have been seeking a buyer for the team or a partner willing to join with us in continuing to fund the team. We hired an investment banking firm to seek out potential investors with the expressed goal of finding someone who would keep the team here in Atlanta. In recent months, we openly indicated a growing urgency to secure assistance in off-setting our operating losses in hopes that our public plea would produce investors who, to that point, had eluded us.

After extensive effort, nobody has come forward. As a result, we had no choice but to explore the investment option presented to us by the NHL in the form of True North Sports and Entertainment.

Relocation of the Thrashers is not the outcome that any of us ultimately wanted. We knew when we purchased the club in 2004, that professional sports teams are seldom, if ever, money-making investments but rather vital community assets. We believed in the overall impact that the team had on the sports landscape of Atlanta, and over the past seven years, invested a significant amount of money into what we felt was an integral piece of the greater metropolitan Atlanta area. We are truly grateful to have been a part of this city's professional hockey history, to have made an indelible impact on the community through our players' outreach, our organization's activities and our foundation's donations, and most of all, to have been a part of paying tribute to you, our fans, each and every time our team stepped on the ice.

Thank you for the opportunity to be entertained, thrilled and inspired alongside you by Atlanta Thrashers hockey. None of this would have been possible without your support.

Sincerely,

Bruce Levenson and Michael Gearon"

KeepTheThrashers.com

noreply@blogger.com (Heather McWhorter) — Fri, 20 May 2011 02:33:00 +0000

As most of you know - I'm a Georgia girl. Even though I didn't become a hockey fan until I moved to Arizona and was introduced to the sport, the Atlanta Thrashers will always hold a special place in my heart - as does the state of Georgia. It's home - and this is my home state's team. I hope that you will show the Thrashers fans the same support that you have shown - and continue to show - us Coyotes fans as we battle to keep our NHL teams.

Atlanta - we know how you feel and we're here to help and support in any way that we can.

Coalition Update - Glendale City Council Meeting Tuesday

noreply@blogger.com (Heather McWhorter) — Mon, 09 May 2011 00:30:00 +0000

As we pass the two year anniversary of our team being put into bankruptcy by it's previous owner, I can only wish that this post carried to you better news. However, we still remain in limbo and a new owner is not yet in place.

The latest reports tell us that new financing is in the works but that it will take more time. I remain optimistic that a deal can be worked out and that we will eventually be able to celebrate together when a new ownership group takes over the reins.

For now we still have some work to do...

This Tuesday night the Glendale City Council will vote to set aside an additional 25 million dollars for the NHL to keep the team in Glendale for at least another season. The money will cover the losses - should they incur any (I am playing the part of the optimist). I'm writing to request your presence Coyotes fans - in your Coyotes gear - at the city council meeting this Tuesday night.

It's important for Glendale to know that we are still here and that we still support them in their efforts.

For those of you who are out of state or out of country, we appreciate your continued support as well. You can find a list of email addresses for the Glendale City Council Members here. If you are unable to physically be at the meeting, an email of support to the City Council Members would also be appreciated. I know many of you enjoy traveling to Glendale each year to see the Coyotes, let the Council members know that!

You can find the Agenda for Tuesday's City Council meeting here.

The meeting will be held at 7:00 pm Tuesday May 10, 2011 at Glendale City Council Chambers.

The address for the Glendale City Council Chambers is:

5850 West Glendale Ave.

Glendale, AZ 85301

I hope to see you all there!
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Best,

Heather McWhorter

President, The Coyotes Coalition

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noreply@blogger.com (Heather McWhorter) — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 14:56:00 +0000

Well folks it's getting to the end of the month and the end of my free sponsor promos! So this will be my last sponsorship post (for now at least). I'd like to introduce you to the rest of my leading ladies!

I'd like to start by introducing you to my favorite hockey wives!

Meet Tex!

(I'm not so sure she appreciates me calling her Tex, but it just kinda happened that way :)

This is a blog that you do NOT want to miss. From lessons in German curse words to the Storyteller's Blog Hop - you won't want to miss a single post! Take a few moments to read over her About Me page. Her wedding story is phenomenal!

This is Kimmy!

(another nickname :)

Kimmy isn't "officially" a hockey wife yet - but the wedding will be here before you know it! I have gotten a lot of inspiration from Kimmy and her blog - Travel Babbles - in the short amount of time I've "known" her. She challenges me, inspires me and keeps me laughing.

This is Hockey Wife's blog (no nickname there really - she's an anonymous blogger... shhhh :)

A blogger I met online - and now call "friend". This woman is amazing! If you've ever wondered what life married to a professional athlete is like - grab a cup of coffee and cuddle up with your laptop on the couch - A Day In The Life of a Hockey Wife brings you the ups, downs and everything in between! My favorite is reading about the never-ending adventures of Linden, her hockey crazed son!

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Next up: My Bestie!

Another Coyotes blogger - and my best friend! Her hockey insight is definitely top notch - check her out!

Last - but in no way least - we have CoyotesHipCheck!

Another of my best friends - she is better known in our little circle as Mama Z. Her blog is full of great information about the Phoenix Coyotes and the ups and downs of being a Coyotes fan in this lovely "non-traditional hockey market" of ours.

I hope you'll take a moment to check these blogs out - all of them are fabulous!

Happy Friday!

Ownership (Non) Update

noreply@blogger.com (Heather McWhorter) — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 15:11:00 +0000

There's not much to update at this point. I'm certain that's there's plenty of things going on - but we aren't privy to that information at this point. I don't want to feed in to the speculation and tell you what all the mysterious "sources" have been reporting to the various media outlets - so I'll just stick with the facts:

According to the Globe & Mail - Bill Daly has said that

“Goldwater is not even a factor in this for us any more. We are not trying to structure a deal to satisfy them. We are trying to structure a deal that can close.”

This comes on the tails of the meeting held last week between the Goldwater Institute and the City of Glendale in an attempt to "resolve their differences" in concern to the deal in place with potential Coyotes owner Matt Hulsizer and city. Now dubbed "The Cupcake Summit" - the meeting was quite useless. If you feel like smacking yourself on the head repeatedly, you can find audio of the meeting here. If you'd just like to read Goldwater Institute's list of "concerns" and their proposed solutions (which quite frankly were rather telling of their ignorance on the situation) - they can be found here.

Now for my thoughts on the "Cupcake Summit". I listened to it all - call me a glutton for punishment, but I pressed through. The part that stuck out the most to me was a "solution" Darcy Olsen proposed regarding the Tohono O’odham tribes casino they'd like to construct not far from Jobing.com arena.

A lawsuit has been filed against the tribe in an attempt to keep the casino from being built. Darcy mentioned that the tribe would be willing to invest in the Coyotes purchase if the city would drop the lawsuit and allow them to build the casino. I don't know about you - but that sounds like blackmail to me...

Whether or not you agree with the building of the casino (you can read why Glendale opposes it here and here) the fact that Goldwater even brought such a thing up seems extremely fishy to me.

It's also noteworthy to mention that the Glendale "tea party" - that has voiced their opposition to the sale of the Coyotes and their support of Goldwater, is also in favor of the casino being built.

Back to the Coyotes - there were also some reports of a meeting between Gary Bettman and valley sports mogul Jerry Colangelo - and some speculation that Bettman was asking him to contribute financially to the deal. Those reports were proven false however - Mr. Colangelo did voice his support of the team remaining in Arizona.

A few more links of note:

Jude Lacava of FOX10 calls out Goldwater Institute

NHL Commissioner on Coyotes sale

Glendale Mayor To Move Forward With Coyotes Sale

Hopefully this whole mess gets resolved soon - if anything else of interest arises, I'll keep you all updated!

For breaking news be sure you're following my twitter account.

Happy hump day!

Eliminated.

noreply@blogger.com (Heather McWhorter) — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 17:23:00 +0000

A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words...

We love ya boys & we still believe it - next season is OURS!

It's never easy to lose a playoff series. It's especially tuff to be swept right out of the playoffs. It's even harder to handle when you don't know if your team will be returning next season or not.

Yesterday the City of Glendale, Goldwater Institute and potential Coyotes owner Matt Hulsizer met in an attempt to "work out their differences". It turned into a bitch session - with Goldwater's Darcy Olsen making herself look more like the idiot that she is.

In case you'd like to hear the ridiculousness for yourself (I don't recommend it - I wanted to spork my eyes out while listening to her) you can find more information and the links to the audio of the meeting here.

I honestly don't know what is going to happen - or what, if anything, the Coyotes Coalition can do to help at this point.

After listening to that meeting I say to Glendale: sell the bonds, we'll see Goldwater in court. These people aren't logical and therefore aren't going to listen to logic.

And the cupcakes? Come on Darcy... Give me a break. Save the cupcakes for the 600+ people who are going to be out of jobs because you refuse to listen to reason. Save the cupcakes for the citizens of Glendale who will get to foot the bill for that arena for the next 30 years.

They're going to need them.

Some Links & Other Awesomeness

noreply@blogger.com (Heather McWhorter) — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 12:14:00 +0000

First of all - I'd just like to say... that it seems every time I start to freak out about the rumors, I go write a blog post about it, then later that day we hear news. In yesterday's case, it was (somewhat) good news.

Here's some links:

Hulsizer Camp: We're Still Here
TV Contract Could Prevent Coyotes Move To Winnipeg
Glendale Mayor To Meet With Goldwater On Coyotes

Let's hope that meeting on Thursday goes well - if you're the praying kind, I certainly could use some thoughts and prayers. To some losing a hockey team might not seem like that big of a deal. Well... it is to me!

Now - with this new information perhaps Coyotes fans AND players can go into tonight's game 4 against the Red Wings with a bit more zest and enthusiasm than we've seen over the past few games. Well the fans weren't exactly lacking enthusiasm - but the majority of the team has been up until this point. The two major exceptions being Kyle Turris and Shane Doan. Both Kyle and Shane have been shining in the playoffs thus far. They alone deserve a house full of loud Coyotes fans tonight!

Speaking of the Red Wings - I have found something that you are going to absolutely LOVE Coyotes fans...

It's too bad I didn't find him sooner - because this shirt collection would've been great for this playoff series!

Original5.com

It's no secret that I despise the Red Wings - I believe I've made that fairly clear on here. Well - so does this guy. I'd like you to meet Mark DeFlorio:

Overcoming a penalty kill is one of the keys to being a successful hockey team. A team has to be as strong five on four as it is at full strength. But what if you were on a permanent penalty kill, as if you were down one of your five senses? Hockey fanatic Mark DeFlorio overcame his own personal penalty kill after complications from a blood clot in his brain left him legally blind.

Since becoming blind DeFlorio started Original5.com, an online retailer that makes anti-Detroit Red Wings apparel, home and office, and promotional products. Original5 was an ambition of DeFlorio’s before the blindness and much like a hockey team, ambition to win a game doesn’t diminish just because they are short handed.

“Original 5 was my dream and even though I can’t see perfectly, that wasn’t reason enough to find someone else to do the work. I print all the shirts, hats, and home and office products myself. My own two hands do it all. That is how I make the best of my four senses,” said DeFlorio.

Since incorporation in 2009, Original5.com has been growing its products and brand loyalty. The initial product line of t-shirts has now expanded to include new shirt designs, winter gear, and products for a home or office. Original5.com is planning the initial stages of a coast to coast promotional roll out.

Go check out some of his stuff! We'll need it next season I'm sure :)

Original5.com

Terrible...

noreply@blogger.com (Heather McWhorter) — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 16:02:00 +0000

I'm not sure which is worse - this "playoff run" we're having - or the reincarnated relocation rumors swirling around our team. Which, I'm sure, aren't helping this "playoff run".

I'm tired... whatever is going to happen - let it happen. I have no control over it and neither do any of the rest of us. We had a full house last night - too little too late. I've been trying to get the folks in this Valley to support this team for the past 2 years and now they show up. I hear excuse after excuse... I don't want to hear JACK if this team moves. I don't want to hear anything from anyone... anywhere. Here's hoping the NHL really is as dedicated to this market as they say they are - because if I were them I'd not be impressed at the moment.

Just either get the deal done or make your relocation announcement. I can't deal with another season of this. I can't deal with every single announcer, press member, etc not being able to talk about my team without adding their own little snarky comments in on our ownership situation. I get it... It's f*cked up. You're not bothering the NHL with your comments - but you are torturing the poor fans who do support this franchise. So SHUT IT already. You've ruined our playoffs this year... What could possibly be the last ones we'll ever get to enjoy in our town - so thanks for that. We appreciate your kindness.

THIS particular article REALLY stuck in my craw this morning. Really Denver... Really??? I expect it from Canada - they are notorious for posting whatever they want without basing it on real facts. But not you - I thought far better of you. I suppose I expect too much...

Until we hear it from the NHL - I'm not buying it. So you can leave me lots of comments I won't post informing me of the exact date the move of my team back to Winnipeg will be announced (they've all come and gone so far) and the proposed "ticket drive" for Winnipeg. I've heard that before too. You can drive all you want - doesn't necessarily mean that it's going to matter. You see where all the "driving" last time got you.

The good news is that the ~~Neanderthals~~ *Red Wings fans weren't as bad as usual last night. At least not in my section. Apparently they were not on their best behavior in other sections of the arena... Word is that there was a fight after the final buzzer and some ~~Neanderthal~~ *guy who was a fan of the Red Wings beat up a female Coyotes fan. Classy...

Bring on Wednesday. Let's get the massacre over with already.

Welcome To The Weekend!

noreply@blogger.com (Heather McWhorter) — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 13:33:00 +0000

Seems like a fitting blog hop for hockey fans.

Seriously - some of ya'll are just plain CRAZY!

Just sayin'...

So today the boys are going to put it down in Detroit and hopefully get a W heading back home for Monday's game 3. Here's a round-up of some informative articles from around the web regarding the Coyotes playoff run, the ownership situation and anything else I felt was relevant...

The Coyotes Will Host A Playoff Party In The Plaza For All Coyotes Home Playoff Games

Local Restaurant Beefing Up Coyotes Playoff Push

NHL Cracks Down on The Octopus Tossing

McCain Calls For Mediation And Talks To Keep The Coyotes

Sticky Ticket Frenzy - True North denies rumor of imminent launch of season ticket sales for an NHL team in Winnipeg

Playoffs Start Tonight!

noreply@blogger.com (Heather McWhorter) — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:15:00 +0000

THE PLAYOFFS START TODAY!!!

In Detroit. I'm so nervous - I think I may throw up. Hopefully the players are in better shape emotionally than I am. They are professionals - they don't get nervous right???

RIGHT?!?

Just in case - I'll be wearing the Kyle jersey (it hasn't lost a game yet!) and doing all my other pre-game psycho hockey fan rituals. And I will most definitely be screaming at the TV!

GO COYOTES!!!

We Made It!

noreply@blogger.com (Heather McWhorter) — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 02:45:00 +0000

Into the Playoffs again!!! I hate it that we have to play Detroit... AGAIN. But it is what it is!

Series G:

Wednesday, April 13^th, 2011 7:00 PM Phoenix at Detroit CBC (HD), VERSUS

Saturday, April 16^th, 2011 1:00 PM Phoenix at Detroit NBC (HD), CBC (HD)

Monday, April 18^th, 2011 7:30 PM Detroit at Phoenix CBC (HD), VERSUS

Wednesday, April 20^th, 2011 7:30 PM Detroit at Phoenix CBC (HD), VERSUS

Friday, April 22^nd, 2011 7:00 PM Phoenix at Detroit CBC (HD), VERSUS

Sunday, April 24^th, 2011 TBD Detroit at Phoenix CBC (HD)

Wednesday, April 27^th, 2011 TBD Phoenix at Detroit CBC (HD)

*All times local

Once again, the WhiteOut is back at Jobing.com Arena. The Coyotes are encouraging fans to wear white to home games to support the team. Individual game tickets for the Coyotes home games during the first round of the 2011 Stanley Cup Playoffs are now on sale!