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Sunday, November 11, 2007

evening

Congratulations to Jeremy Roenick on his 500th Goal

Since my tendency is to like players with personality, and who are occasionally a little annoying, I’ve discovered that year after year, the player whose comments (yes, comments - what, you look just for skill or somethin?) I look forward to hearing the most are Jeremy Roenick’s.  Not to mention, when we went to Frozen Fury two years ago, and there was a problem with the glass that took at least 20 minutes to repair, Jeremy Roenick saved the day with a little dancing.  (video of said dancing to follow news story)  Since I’ve been without a favorite player since Tie Domi started displaying his true personality off the ice, I’ve had no one whose jersey I could long for - I’ve decided on the Jeremy Roenick SJ Sharks jersey.  Pretty colors, good team, entertaining player.  I don’t think we’ll find too many players who can be entertaining and back it up with talent.  Sure, sure, he’s had a few tough seasons lately, but you try to be good on the Coyotes.  I dare ya.

San Jose Sharks centre Jeremy Roenick scored his 500th NHL goal at 6:35 of the second period against the Phoenix Coyotes, his former team, on Saturday night. Roenick slapped a shot toward the Coyotes net that appeared to be stopped by goalie Alex Auld, but the puck dribbled free and slid across the line, giving the Sharks a 2-1 lead. Roenick raised his hands and yelled as soon as the referee signalled the goal. He was immediately mobbed by his teammates. The game was delayed a few minutes as Roenick skated in front of the Sharks’ bench with the puck raised above his head. He pointed into the stands as the crowd gave him an extended standing ovation. Even a few Coyotes players joined in tapping their sticks. Roenick became the third American-born player to reach 500 goals. The nine-time all-star ranks 40th in goals and 44th in points on the NHL career lists.

And, another everlasting Jeremy Roenick memory from Frozen Fury - he was throwing some souvenir pucks into the stands…and hit the sign, knocking out a few lights.