Buffalo Regals 1995 AAA this weekend.

I'm going to Pittsburgh this weekend to see my nephew Ryan's team play. I'm going to unleash the Titan to ensure I arrive safely. Not sure the Cavalier is the most reliable car to take on a 250 mile trip in mid-December. The Titan has been mostly sitting in the lot at TISCOM saving gas and keep miles off her. She's paid for with only 28K miles. I think she might last 10 years more!

I'm excited to see Ryan play this weekend. With the new house coming, it will be the only chance I get to see him play this season. I'd like to see Bryce play, too. Unfortunately, an extraneous trip isn't in the cards at this time, as Buffalo is 8 hours and PGH is only 4. Sorry buddy. Next season, I'll see you guys a lot!

I hope I don't get too upset with the officials in these games!

On they way back, I'll stop in Laurel, MD for my game against the Laughing Skulls at 6:40 PM. Another bunch of young punks who've got another thing coming!

I'm on the Blackhawks, here's our league's website: Laurel Gardens Adult Hockey Silver 1 Division. Notice who's in first place? Click on the team name to see stats. Remember, I play defense, so goals are secondary. I'm leading the team in penalty minutes, too!

Buffalo Sabres picking it up lately

It's nice to see at least one of my teams able to turn a slump around. The Bills? What a damn joke. I knew they were a fraud at 4-0, and I never really felt that good about 'em. Jauron must go. The man is a corpse walking the sidelines. EMOTIONLESS.

The Sabres won their third straight last night against Tampa Bay, and came back from an early 2-0 deficit to do so. They're starting to pick it up lately. Thomas Vanek is on fire and leads the league with 22 goals. Way to earn that big contract Thomas! Let's Go, Buff-a-Lo!!!

Wear a freaking cage, dumb-ass!

This guy in a game I'm reffing last night got clipped by a high stick. It was during a scramble in my end, so I was watching the puck near the net and didn't see it occur. Next thing I know he's bleeding profusely from near his right eye.

He leaves the ice but comes back later with a butterfly on it.

After the game I said, "Dude, wear a cage!". He said, "No way, cages are for pussies!".

I didn't get a chance, but I should've told him that cages are for guys that like to keep their teeth, their eyes, and their blood.

I've been playing hockey for 36 years, and I've never lost a tooth, been cut by a stick, or poked in the eye. I block plenty of shots when I'm playing in my league, all without fear of being seriously injured.

Anyone who plays pickup or in a men's league without a cage is, in my opinion, a dumb-ass!

I saw a guy about 3 weeks ago take a clearing attempt right in the mouth. My guess is it will cost about $2500.00 to fix all 4 teeth that were chipped. RETARD.

I got the above picture from a fellow official who took a puck in the face. It's his CT scan image. Just ANOTHER reason to wear a cage when I play (and yes, I wear a shield when I officiate).