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2/14 game + fundraising+gear bucket mystery?

We're holding an earlier scrimmage for the Vegas tournament team (next week!) but most of us will still be there to play at the 2pm game so come on by. We're still fundraising so bring cash or click on the donate button on the ssh homepage.

Anybody clear the board gear bucket mystery? It wasn't in it's usual place so we had to improvise a set up but it reappeared in the bed of a red pickup truck parked at Greenwood. Red pickup owner, who are you?

Game on!

Added by vp on February 13, 2009 at 12:54pm — No Comments

2/7/2009 Game + fundraising

Well played games in unseasonably warm weather last week. Special thanks to Dan and Sharif for double shifting in net.

The Vegas tournament team (Seattle Tsunami) will have a scrimmage earlier this week but many will stick around for the regular 2pm game so come join us at 2. The good news is that the boards will already be up!

We'll be raising funds for upgrades/repairs of equipment so bring some cash (suggested donation 20$). That includes you Koh.

Game on!

Added by vp on February 6, 2009 at 10:04am — No Comments

1/17 Game on!

Back to the regular schedule this week. Let's play at Greenwood elementary. Better and bigger surface. 1:30 set up, 2:00 play?

Who's in?

Added by vp on January 16, 2009 at 3:42pm — 8 Comments

Seasons Greetings!

Thanks again for another great year at ssh.com. Even after all these years, I still look forward to every Saturday pick up game. More of the same in 2009 is fine with me! I will be out of town this Saturday but I'm sure some of you will be in around looking for another snow game.

Here's some vid candy from the World's Junior. Probably goal of the… Continue

Added by vp on December 26, 2008 at 2:02pm — 1 Comment

12/20 snow game picture/movie recap

If you weren't around Sat, you missed a classic!

Find more videos like this on Seattle Street Hockey

Here's a couple pics.

Thanks everyone who made it out! Felt like a little kid out there.

I've lived here since 98 and… Continue

Added by vp on December 22, 2008 at 12:25pm — 3 Comments

12/20 Game? Roll call.

I'm out of town but I'm told we're having serious snow in Seattle. Anybody will be making it to the game this week?

Let's have a roll call. Drop a line in the comments whether you're in or not. I'll be there if enough people commit to showing up.

BTW, our new post game drink up spot is Bleachers. Unbelievable HD big projection screen, cheap booze and no attitude.

Added by vp on December 19, 2008 at 10:02am — 11 Comments

12/13 (possible snow) Game + bday + 12 pubs

Saturday forecast is for cold and even a low probability of snow! Snow games are fun. Reminds me of the Quebec days playing outside -30C weather.

For after game chaos you already know about the 12 pubs of Christmas. We'll also celebrate the 40th revolution around the sun of our own Chucky T. If you can see past his questionable taste in music and his lack of passing, you'll find a great… Continue

Added by vp on December 11, 2008 at 3:19pm — 6 Comments

Fundraiser state + shopping list suggestion?

$272 is how much we've raised for the ssh general fund! Thanks everyone who contributed! For everyone else who hasn't yet, feel free to chip in anytime now. One click on the donate button, enter your cc, and you'll feel much better.

First thing on the shopping list are orange balls. I'll go buy a bunch so we should be set for a little while.

Next, I'm thinking of buying a storage box for fence, goalie gear, sticks etc. We could leave it between the portables where… Continue

Added by vp on December 11, 2008 at 3:00pm — 4 Comments

11/29 - Game 2 of T-giving Doubleheader (new time 1:30pm)

Good games on Thanksgiving Thursday despite the early hour. Game 2 of the doubleheader is this Saturday. Let's try to set up at Greenwood school. 1:30pm meet at school to build the rink, 2pm play. Forecast is for dry weather so come out to burn the Turkey feast and shake off the tryptofan.

Game on!

Added by vp on November 28, 2008 at 11:36am — No Comments

Fundraising results

Thanks to everyone who contributed to the ssh general fund last week. The kitty currently sits at $145 (plus 2 argentinian Peso, thx to Chuck). We need a some more to buy a Goalie gear set and some playing balls. Click on the donate button or bring money at the game. The fundraising goal is $500. Very doable if everyone chips in.

Thanks,

Added by vp on November 14, 2008 at 2:38pm — 4 Comments

11/8 game - goalies?

We avoided rain most of the day and got great games in last Saturday. Sharif, what happened? No show? We had to unretire Kreptul and put him in net. He did awesome but the thin gear earned him a few good bruises.

Who's in goal this week?

We need some fresh cash for new goalie gear. Suggested donation $20. Donate here on the site or at the game Saturday.

Game on!

Added by vp on November 7, 2008 at 12:45pm — 9 Comments

SeattleStreetHockey.com one year anniversary.

Just received the domain name renewal note. SeattleStreetHockey.com just turned one year old! The numbers are incredible. Over 50 visits a day! We must be big in Germany.
Anyways, happy b-day ssh.com
Web traffic numbers
domain name original purchase

Added by vp on November 3, 2008 at 5:30pm — 9 Comments

11/1 Weekly game

I guess it's redundant but I'll post it anyway. Weekly game is at 2 pm again (imagine that) this week. Last day before daylight savings ends. Should be another good turnout, same as last week. Cloudy but no rain in the forecast.

Dan, Sharif, you back in net?

Drop a line in the comments if you're in.

Game on!

Added by vp on October 31, 2008 at 5:31pm — 4 Comments

10/23 Weekly game - 1:30 set up - 2:00 play

Apparently, chirping was high for my no-show the week after my "we play EVERY Saturday" speech. Guilty, no worries, I'm back this week.

Ideal street hockey fall weather is in the forecast for Saturday. Let's set up at Greenwood again this week. Bigger surface to accomodate good fall turnout. Plan on showing up at the school at 13:30 to help set up so we can start play at 2 pm. Habs on the telly at St.A afterwards.

Game on!

Added by vp on October 24, 2008 at 1:39pm — 4 Comments

10/4 - nhl season opener - wet street hockey

Looks like it'll be wet and sloppy Saturday, just the way we like it in Seatown. Good turnout last week, hope you're not all fair weather and will be out in the rain tomorrow at 2pm. As a bonus, the nhl opening games will be on the telly at St.Andrews after our local ball hockey fixture.

Game on!

Added by vp on October 3, 2008 at 4:45pm — 3 Comments

2008-2009 NHL Fantasy league - ssh style

You should join the Seattle Street Hockey 2008-2009 NHL fantasy league

In order to join the league, follow the link above or go to game front page, click the "Sign Up Now" or "Get Another Team" button and follow the links to "Join a Custom League". When prompted, enter the League ID# and password below.

League ID#: 56301

Password: tsunami

20$ entry fee -… Continue

Added by vp on September 24, 2008 at 1:26pm — 2 Comments

9/20 Sat game, bring dark and white!

Cool to see lots of new faces last week. Good hands in the mix. Hippie made a great impression in net. He faced point blank full swing slapshots without flinching!

Andrei's goalie gear will be available if someone else volunteers. Rumor at the after game drinkup was some of new younguns played net previously. Time to step up!

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT : Bring a dark and white shirt. That's how we split the teams and we like to switch em around. Can't be that… Continue

Added by vp on September 19, 2008 at 10:50am — 4 Comments

9/6 game anyone?

School is back in session, few of us moved and fall is in the air.

Fall means time to get back in the saddle and have a good turnout Saturday. Baby is due any day now so I might have to go during the game even if it's 4-4 game 7.

Drop a comment if you're attending so we can gauge turnout, especially goalies...

Game on!

Added by vp on September 5, 2008 at 9:00am — 8 Comments

Funds disbursed to Vic's family

Thanks everyone for contributing to the Vic memorial fund. I have the pleasure and honor to announce that we raised a total of $1720.

This letter and check were sent to Georginette and Daniel Cleofe today.

It won't bring him back but that's our way of remembering Vic and helping his family through this difficult period.

Deepest sympathy to Vic's friends… Continue

Added by vp on August 25, 2008 at 5:30pm — 4 Comments

Sad news : Vic is no longer with us

If you don’t know already, Vic passed away last night. He was joining Carlo for pickup roller hockey and he suddenly collapsed. Carlo found out later that night that Vic passed away.

This is a sad day in the history of ssh.com. We were just starting to get to know Vic. Great guy, magic hands, a wall in net. He had my vote for MVP of Can v. USA battle. He was commenting on the blog not even 2 days ago. Last week as netminder, he robbed me blind a bunch of times!…

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Added by vp on August 1, 2008 at 12:00am — 3 Comments