Eddie Shack, Tiger Willams Toronto Maple Leafs Jersey-IP

This was an interesting project. I bought an old Maple Leaf jersey to get Eddie Shack to sign. At his event, he personalized it for me, spelled my name wrong (he learned to read and write late in life, so no biggie). So when we went to the Oldtimer game, there was a light show on the ice before the game. I walked over to the bench and tapped the glass. Gaston Gingras looked at me and I mouthed "Can you sign this for me?" He said, "Sure" and I threw it over. He signed it, walked down the bench and got other guys sitting down. He gave it back to me and I just smiled and said "Thanks".

The signers include:
Tiger Williams
Eddie Shack
Bob Bourne
Gaston Gingras
Billy Smith
Gary Leeman
Jimmy Mann
Ron Hogarth (REF)

Bryan Trottier - Team Canada Jersey IP

While at last years NHL Oldtimer game in Saskatoon, we were waiting for the game to begin and I decided to take a walk around the arena. About 20 feet from where we were sitting was Bryan Trottier visiting with an older couple. I waited a few feet back and when they were finished, I walked over to Bryan and asked if I could bother him for an autograph. He replied, "Its never a bother." and smiled. I had my jersey on and sharpie in hand. He asked where to sign and I said the front would be great. I thanked him and he went down to ice level. Great and classy guy! BTW, I did get him on my Islander jersey but not the Oldtimer Jersey.

GOTT' EM

I bought my preseason tickets for the New York Islander vs the Calgary Flames on Sept 19. The seats are not great but its a small arena, Section 3 Row 10 Seats 1,2,3. That I liked; edge seats. Last time the Mighty Flames were in town, I heard from reports, the autographs were easy to get. The Islanders will be in town for awhile, with scheduled autograph signings. The Flames should be accessible, the 'assumed hotel' is close by. However, when the Flames were in Winnipeg last year, Iginla did not make the trip. He did come two years ago when the Flames were in Saskatoon so here's hoping...I must be Daddy Big Bucks (not), I also bought Islanders vs Edmonton Oilers tickets for the following night. Seats are again not great but it's NHL hockey.

NY Islanders Coming to town in Sept 09

There was a story in the Saturday Star Phoenix today about the struggling both on and off the ice, Islanders coming to Saskatoon in September for training camp. It is no secret that the team is in an unpleasant situation with needing a new arena and lack of fan support. Nothing is official yet but Garth Snow should be arriving in town to announce the deal. The word is the Islanders will have 2 preseason games in Saskatoon with Calgary and Edmonton. Lots of autographs chances! Also, Saskatoon will be hosting the 2010 World Junior Tournament in December. Saskatoon will respond in a positive way for the Islanders, they have huge Saskatchewan ties.

Craig Conroy Signed Team USA Jersey

My niece got this signed for me while in LA a few years ago. It is actually a Team USA jersey (which was cheap to buy for signings) from 2004. Craig was super nice to her and singed it World Cup 2004 and his Team USA #33. I have thought about getting other American born players to sign it but not too many come this way for old timer games. The cat even likes Conroy!
Craig is having a great season with the Flames, if you watch the games on Sportsnet, TSN or CBC, they will interview him at least 50% of the time. He speaks well and he's great but we just get a kick when they pull him off to the side in between periods.

Rob Schremp

This past June at the Stoll golf thing in Saskatoon, I had the unkind task of meeting Rob Schremp. He was at the end of the line behind Ethan Moreau and Micheal Garnett. I knew most of the guys in the line up but Schremp. I thought he was someone else and he started beaking at me. I just shook my head. At that time, Schremp had only played the 1 game in the NHL. I found out later he was a Youtube hero. Yes, very talented with the puck, while no one is checking him. So I laughed my arse off this week when Mr. MacTavish ripped Schremp for his lack of work ethic, desire and I guess a poor attitude. Hmm, I guess it wasn't me...I have a signed Schremp Oiler card of some sort. Someone can have it, for a nickel. That is what his memorabilia is and will always be worth. There, I just said that.

Calgary Flames Signed 2006 Jersey

This one comes from friend who was 'backstage' at one of the Flames games two years ago. Most of the main guys are there, Iginla, Kipprusoff, Phaneuf, Regehr, Amonte, Conroy, Warrener. It cost me for the jersey but well worth it!