Category Archives: Sports

Should Pete Rose be in the Hall of Fame?

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Edward Brain

The title of this post says it all: ‘Should Pete Rose be in the Hall of Fame?’  I think he should.  And here’s why: Peter Rose holds several Major League Baseball (M.L.B.) records, including most hits at 4,256, at bats … Continue reading →

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June 9th Blue Jays Game

Posted on June 9, 2013 by Edward Brain

I finally got around to attending my first Blue Jays game down at the SkyDome (or Rogers Centre.)  The Texas Rangers were in town finishing a three game series that saw the Blue Jays win the first two games – … Continue reading →

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Stanley Cup Finals

Posted on June 9, 2013 by Edward Brain

Well, we have now made it to the Stanley Cup Finals with the Boston Bruins facing the Chicago Blackhawks, a battle of two original six teams.   Boston dominated the Pittsburgh Penguins, winning their series four games to none.  Chicago beat … Continue reading →

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A History of the Grey Cup

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Edward Brain

With the Canadian Football League’s (CFL) teams opening training camp, I’d like to provide a brief history of the Grey Cup. The Grey Cup was created in 1909 by the Governor General, the 4th Earl Grey, originally meant for hockey.  … Continue reading →

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The Blue Jays After Two Months

Posted on June 1, 2013 by Edward Brain

After two months, the Blue Jays still look bad.  With all the hype in the preseason thanks to all the off-season acquisitions, the Blue Jays simply are not playing up to their potential.  They are in 5th place in the … Continue reading →

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NHL Conference Finals

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Edward Brain

We are now down to the final four teams vying to be the 2013 Stanley Cup Champions. In the Eastern Conference, the #4 Boston Bruins look to leap frog over the #1 Pittsburgh Penguins.  Boston looked much better against the … Continue reading →

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Alain Vigneault Dismissed as Canucks Coach

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Edward Brain

Alain Vigneault, the head coach of the Vancouver Canucks since the start of the 2006-2007 season has been dismissed by the team after the Canucks were swept in four games in the first round of the 2013 playoffs by the … Continue reading →

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NHL Round 2

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Edward Brain

We are now set for the Conference Semi-finals of the NHL playoffs (the second of four rounds required to win the Stanley Cup.) Of the 16 teams who competed in first roung, the following teams have advanced Eastern Conference #1 … Continue reading →

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NHL’s New Alignment

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Edward Brain

The National Hockey League (NHL) has adjusted its conferences for the 2013-2014 Season.  The Conferences will now have two divisons each instead of the current three.  However, due to how the alignment has been made, the ‘new’ Eastern Conference will … Continue reading →

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The Blues Jays after One Month

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Edward Brain

Now that April has come to an end, I’d like to examine how the Blue Jays are performing compared to the 2012 Season.  This season was taunted as being a breakout year for the Toronto Blue Jays after the acquisition … Continue reading →

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