So it's 1:08AM and I have decided that I wanted to write something. Why? Not a clue other than that I am almost always thinking about something.

I went to the Boston Blazers season ticket holder preseason banquet thing tonight and met Dan Dawson, the reigning NLL MVP and captain of the Blazers. He couldn't have been a nicer guy and I got to talk to him for about ten minutes. We started talking about Toronto because that's where he is from and I have been there a few times. That conversation has led me to want to go back to Toronto soon. I have a mini-vacation to Montreal in the works for April or May right now, so I may add a day or two in Toronto to that itinerary. I haven't been to Montreal yet, so I'm definitely looking forward to finally getting there and exploring the city.

The USA beat Canada 6-5 in overtime in what was a tremendous gold medal game at the IIHF world junior championships, ending Canada's streak of five consecutive gold medal performances. As an American and a fan of hockey in general, I couldn't ask for a better scenario. Full marks to the Canadian kids as well, because they gave it everything they had out there. A few pucks bounce in different directions and the script is written differently. Hockey is funny like that. In any case, tonight is a great night for the USA Hockey program.

What else...the Bruins went up to Ottawa and won 4-1. Two big points in a divisional game, and Miroslav Satan had a good debut in the Black and Gold sweater. No points to his credit, but he looked comfortable with the system and will be a nice addition to the Boston offense.

I suppose that's all for now.

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