Series Two, Game 5: 4/22/07: Bugs 2, Riverkings 3 (OT)
"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times..." I don't think Charles Dickens would mind me using his words.
Last night's game was a summary of this season's ups and downs. There was great hockey out there on the ice, but there were also miscues and room to grow. Congratulations to Kevin McClelland and his team. They're going to give the winner of the Colorado/Oklahoma City battle a fine series of hockey.
I'd like to say a hearty and heartfelt "thank you" to all the Mudbugs players, Coach Muscutt, Coach Buchanan, George Bullock, Jr., and Billy Welker. Considering how the season began, for me, this was the best year I've experienced as a fan. Watching these boys grow together on and off the ice was truly a joy. You're the best, guys. To those who will move on, best of luck and blessings to you. To those who will return, October can't get here soon enough for me and I'll welcome you and the newbies back with open arms.
I'd also like to thank the Bugs' owners John Madden and Rob Walker, the front office, the on-and-off ice employees, the volunteers, and especially the Mudbugs Boilers Booster Club for once again putting on a wonderful season of hockey. NOBODY in this league does it better. A special note of thanks to Scholtzy for putting up with me.
I also owe thanks (and a water-filled trash can or two) to Roy Lang and the folks at The Shreveport Times for setting up the blog for me to "play". It's been a real treat for me, and I hope they let me continue to post here during the Bugs' off-season. There's always something going on in Mudbugs' hockey, whether or not there's ice on the CenturyTel Center's floor.
To those of you who have told me that you have enjoyed the blog, I am truly humbled and honored. When I agreed to do so, I thought I'd officially gone crazy. But it has been so much fun and I've gotten to know many more Mudbugs' fans through this forum. In the end, it's all about the love of the game and our players, no matter the outcome. To quote Mr. Dickens again, "There is a wisdom of the head, and a wisdom of the heart." And for the Mudbugs nation, the two are eternally entwined.
Last night's game was a summary of this season's ups and downs. There was great hockey out there on the ice, but there were also miscues and room to grow. Congratulations to Kevin McClelland and his team. They're going to give the winner of the Colorado/Oklahoma City battle a fine series of hockey.
I'd like to say a hearty and heartfelt "thank you" to all the Mudbugs players, Coach Muscutt, Coach Buchanan, George Bullock, Jr., and Billy Welker. Considering how the season began, for me, this was the best year I've experienced as a fan. Watching these boys grow together on and off the ice was truly a joy. You're the best, guys. To those who will move on, best of luck and blessings to you. To those who will return, October can't get here soon enough for me and I'll welcome you and the newbies back with open arms.
I'd also like to thank the Bugs' owners John Madden and Rob Walker, the front office, the on-and-off ice employees, the volunteers, and especially the Mudbugs Boilers Booster Club for once again putting on a wonderful season of hockey. NOBODY in this league does it better. A special note of thanks to Scholtzy for putting up with me.
I also owe thanks (and a water-filled trash can or two) to Roy Lang and the folks at The Shreveport Times for setting up the blog for me to "play". It's been a real treat for me, and I hope they let me continue to post here during the Bugs' off-season. There's always something going on in Mudbugs' hockey, whether or not there's ice on the CenturyTel Center's floor.
To those of you who have told me that you have enjoyed the blog, I am truly humbled and honored. When I agreed to do so, I thought I'd officially gone crazy. But it has been so much fun and I've gotten to know many more Mudbugs' fans through this forum. In the end, it's all about the love of the game and our players, no matter the outcome. To quote Mr. Dickens again, "There is a wisdom of the head, and a wisdom of the heart." And for the Mudbugs nation, the two are eternally entwined.
posted by HeidiB at 4:45 PM
5 Comments:
Thanks, Heidi!! We've enjoyed your blogs all season.
To the Bugs, thanks for a great season!! Can't wait until October!!
HEIDI
I HAVE ENJOYED ALL YOUR BLOGS. IVE
ONLY BEEN A BUG FAN SINCE DEC 26
BUT I FELL IN LOVE WITH HOCKEY FROM
THAT FIRST GAME. I LOVE IT I WILL MISS IT SO MUCH!!! I HOPE THAT THINGS DONT CHANGE MUCH FOR THE TEAM. CANT WAIT FOR OCTOBER!!
THANKS
Heidi, Being a new fan, I have especially enjoyed your blog on the Mudbugs and hope you do keep it up. My first game was the trouncing of Tulsa 8-0 and I was HOOKED! You write really well. Thanks a lot.
I hate the way the season ended, and still hurt from it, but, for me, there is no better entertainment in town! Thanks to all the guys on the team, we still love you. Go Bugs! "cowboy bug"
The Bug franchise has never lost 4 consecutive home games to the same team. Hopefully, tonight's RiverKing game will NOT be a history making.
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