clockwise Posted May 9, 2008 Report Share Posted May 9, 2008 Battle of Pennsylvania, the Keystone Clash. Hulk Hogan and Andre the Giant. Roy Munson and Earnie McCracken. Little Mac and Mike Tyson. Flyers and Penguins! The cross state rivalry is renewed this evening at the Igloo with the Flyers and Pens locking horns in the post season for the 4th time in franchise history. Separated at birth as expansion teams in 1967 they have embraced their differences a combined 236 times, with the Flyers holding the winning record: 129-36-31, including the Flyers winning all 3 playoff series thus far. As Stanley Cup champions both teams have mirrored each other, winning both of their titles back to back; Penguins in 90-91, 91-92 - Flyers in 73-74, 74-75. As fans we are so close, yet so far. The Western Pennsylvanians have a long and storied past, largely consisting of clinging to bibles and guns. As the steel mecca, Pittsburgh helped the Ameri*CANs establish themselves as the worlds industrial super power, and produced 20% of the worlds steel during world war II - whether or not this ever occurred is subject to debate. But times have changed, many of the blast furnaces have been cool for years now, leaving the gritty, salt of the earth Northerners, to cling tighter to their guns and bibles. Yet in their clinging, they have risen up to develop one of the most devastating, artery blocking sandwiches ever devised by man. The Primanti sandwich contains a variety of meats, on Italian bread, with fries and coleslaw...ON THE BREAD. Yes the whole damn thing on the bread. But what about the sides? Thankfully the sandwich comes with a side of defibrillator paddles at every table, you can use the mayo on your sandwich to serve as the petroleum jelly for the paddles, and be sure to join the locals with a celebratory "CLEAR" if you ever make the trip (just do it, you don't want to be perceived as an outsider without a gun or bible). Philadelphians have had many years without a professional sports title to ferment and sour, like fine battery acid. When the capital of the United States was taken from us - likely due to the savagery of native sports fans - we felt betrayed and cheated as people, as if this wasn't enough to simmer our sauce, the city is the largest in the US - with the longest championship drought; a drought of nearly 25 years, the 76'ers being the last team to win a championship in 1983. BTW Rocky doesn't count...Past parts I and II. This pent up blue ball frustration; coming so close and not being able to reach the summit, runs deep in the bloodline of the spartan like, blue collar citizens. Though considered a "tough crowd", and in some cases, "the worst sports fans in the world". This is a largely undeserved reputation. Most people don't know the back story about the throwing of snow balls at Santa Claus during an Eagles game. Or the mating rituals of fans at old Veterans Stadium in the 700 level. Or the logical explanation to that fan who urinated on that womans head in the stands many a year ago. We feel misunderstood and wrongly accused of being "bad asses". We are just like every one else. Just like you, we work hard every day, and want to come home to a warm house, and a sultry woman, anxious to fix us a hot meal - of deep fried baby bunnies and cocktail sauce. Like some sort of bizzaro world - 4th dimension of gastronomical ecstasy. We have developed our own sandwich, the world famous Cheese Steak. People come from far and wide to with high expectations for this Philadelphia institution, and usually leave with even higher cholesterol. Pat's and Geno's make the best steaks, so naturally they are directly across the street from each other. I hope you eat a Geno's should you ever have the chance and enough and body armor to visit us. Though you can't go wrong with Pat's either. Just say "Wit" at the window and everything will be fine. I'm going with the Penguins in 6. The loss of Timmonen only further lessens our chances of pulling off yet another upset in this Cinderella season. Whatever happens it was a great turnaround from last year - our worst as a franchise, and in the league points wise. Either way the cup stays in the USA and a Pennsylvanian team will battle for the rights. Win win situation. May the best team win! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halifax Posted May 9, 2008 Report Share Posted May 9, 2008 what's up with malkin eating his neck chain during the anthem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clockwise Posted May 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2008 I do that sometimes, except it's my shirt after I lose in '94 The gf calls him Boris, "cause he looks like a Boris". Is that racist? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halifax Posted May 9, 2008 Report Share Posted May 9, 2008 sykora...nifty backhand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halifax Posted May 9, 2008 Report Share Posted May 9, 2008 richards wrap around....1-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clockwise Posted May 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2008 God Hatcher skates like Frankenstein. I miss Kimmo already... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smozoma Posted May 9, 2008 Report Share Posted May 9, 2008 sykora...nifty backhand indeed. I like how the fans are all wearing the AWAY team's sweater colour.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halifax Posted May 10, 2008 Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 richards with two....a natural hat trick on the way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halifax Posted May 10, 2008 Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 sorry clock...ive turned this into a game day thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clockwise Posted May 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 sorry clock...ive turned this into a game day thread. It's all good yall, Tiger Woods yall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halifax Posted May 10, 2008 Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 crosby banger...2-2.... btw clock...awesome writeup....which team is little mac?(just wondering because i could never beat tyson) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halifax Posted May 10, 2008 Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 philly's doing a good job loading up bodies in the slot...making things difficult for fleury Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Wags13 Posted May 10, 2008 Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 Hey who are the Canadiens playing ton..oh my bad *cough* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halifax Posted May 10, 2008 Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 malkin quick snapper...7 seconds left.....5 goals in the first..gotta love that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Wags13 Posted May 10, 2008 Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 malkin quick snapper...7 seconds left.....5 goals in the first..gotta love that Koivu just had a nice drive off the 17th tee.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halifax Posted May 10, 2008 Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 malkin got drilled then socres 30 seconds later on a breakaway slapshot... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smozoma Posted May 10, 2008 Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 haha. what a goal by malkin, the 10 foot slapper. i bet he does that in practice. people were wondering why he was so slow on that penalty shot on lundqvist, but i was pretty sure he knew what he was doing. goalie's can't react that fast. he just missed his aim on the penalty shot, got it too high, hit the glove. lundqvist didn't move. the goalie has no chance if you hit it from that close, hit your target, and don't give your target away when shooting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clockwise Posted May 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 which team is little mac?(just wondering because i could never beat tyson) Right now it looks like this, (Penguins) Bald Bull: "Doc can't help you now. Will you beg me for help?" (Flyers) Don Flamenco: "People like my hair. Don't mess my hair!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bo Knows NHL94 Posted May 10, 2008 Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 5'D AND FAV'D I JUST DID A WHEELIE IN MY WHEELCHAIR BABY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IPv6Freely Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 This is a closer series then I'd expected, but Biron just isnt enough to save Philly from Pittsburgh, just as Turco isn't enough to save Dallas from Detroit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clockwise Posted April 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 Geronimo look out below here comes the series with the offbeat flow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Russian Rocket Posted April 12, 2009 Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 Yipeee another Philly Pens Series, I think the flyers will mash up the pens Physicalli and run away with the series, then they loose to Washington in 2nd round while New Jersey looses to Montreal cuz their arena is invaded by Canadiens/Angry Rangers Fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthurray Posted April 12, 2009 Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 Yipeee another Philly Pens Series, I think the flyers will mash up the pens Physicalli and run away with the series, then they loose to Washington in 2nd round while New Jersey looses to Montreal cuz their arena is invaded by Canadiens/Angry Rangers Fan. I think Marc Andre-Fleury, born French speaking goaltender of the Pittsburgh Penguins, would scoff at your spelling and grammar. Does anyone know when the playoff schedule will be released? I am hankering to know when I must put off all of life's engagements to watch this series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamKneely Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 Sometime tonight. They're killing me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Wags13 Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 Yipeee another Philly Pens Series, I think the flyers will mash up the pens Physicalli and run away with the series, then they loose to Washington in 2nd round while New Jersey looses to Montreal cuz their arena is invaded by Canadiens/Angry Rangers Fan. ..and I think you're a mushed up Habs fan...but thats my opinion.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freydey Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 ..and I think you're a mushed up Habs fan...but thats my opinion.. i love how u turn out all the comments on the pens against montreal like wtf dude, why you hate them so much? You're probably just gay...but thats my opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carse Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 Wednesday-Friday-Sunday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaftman Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 i love how u turn out all the comments on the pens against montreal like wtf dude, why you hate them so much? You're probably just gay...but thats my opinion Its true. Anything ever said about anything in hockey turns into how the habs suck via wags. Grow the f**k up. Healthy competition and rivalry is one thing but your just retarded. p.s - bringin' back ye old avatar frey. nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Wags13 Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 waaah don't say anything bad about the habs! :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangeblack92 Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 FLYERS IN SEVEN!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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