Weekend Aftermath Linkorama

When the first round playoff schedule was released my first response was why in the h-e-double hockey sticks is game 3 scheduled for a Tuesday?? As it turns out, playing Game 3 on Tuesday probably plays into the hands of the Express. A short turnaround after a great weekend hopefully means a continuation of the energy and skill we saw Saturday night in Mason City. If there was a full week off before resuming the series, it could cool off the roll our favorite junior hockey team is currently on. In addition, after getting amped up over the weekend, I don't know if I could wait until Friday to see another game.

Linkorama:

- From the North Iowa Outlaws blog: http://northiowaoutlaws.wordpress.com/2009/04/05/no-noise/ Don't forget that Chris Giebe was a member of the 2005-2006 Southern Minnesota Express.

- Also from the North Iowa Outlaws blog: http://northiowaoutlaws.wordpress.com/2009/04/05/what-can-be-done/ Nice article with some glowing remarks about Coach Cullen.

- Also, also from the North Iowa Outlaws blog: http://northiowaoutlaws.wordpress.com/2009/04/05/the-cullen-curse/ The writer of the NI blog is also their radio announcer. Where was he before coming to Mason City?? He was the announcer for the Fargo-Moorhead Jets when the old Southern Minnesota Express swept them out of the playoffs twice.

- Also, also, also from the North Iowa Outlaws blog: http://northiowaoutlaws.wordpress.com/2009/04/05/2500/ In comparison, this Express blog has had over 26,000 hits and 12,000 unique visitors since I installed the counter in July of last year.

- The Express are front page news on NAHL.com. Read the article here: http://www.nahl.com/news/story.cfm?id=952

- Don't forget that all remaining Express souvenir jerseys are on sale while supplies last. You can pick yours up at the Express office, or at the Merchandise table at the next game. $40 is a great bargain for an Express jersey.

- Speaking of Express jerseys, the game-worn jersey auction is still going on. Place your bid at the games, or visit the official website.


Got to go, the Twins season opener is about to start.

See you at the rink.

--BK