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Back to the Grind

Well, it has been a while. I know. I am currently sitting here at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh studying Web Design and Interactive Media. I am in my second semester. Going back to school after ten years isn't quite what I expected. I guess I expected more of a challenge. I mean after Arabic, everything seems so much simpler. I know, your saying that I failed, but I assure you it wasn't because of lack of effort. I gave my 100%. Here I am in computer basics and learning basic art school classes, surrounded by young people, I am still young at 31, seeing what potential they have if they just apply themselves. I remember those days. I was one of those people.

Posted Under Other, toad on 07.28.2010

All Good Things Must Come to an End

As the title says, all good things must come to an end. This includes the Wilkes Barre Penguins' playoff run. As many of you may already know, the Albany River Rats swept the first round of the Calder Cup playoffs, eliminating the WBS Pens. The Pens being eliminated was hard on me (as you can tell by how late this post is) but I am finally ready for closure. It is time to say goodbye to the '09-'10 season.

Tags: ahl, calder cup, hockey, penguins, pens, playoffs, wilkes barre penguins Posted Under Other, babypens on 04.22.2010

Penguins vs. River Rats: AHL Playoffs Round 1

It is playoff time again! Time for playoff beards, whiteouts, blood, sweat, tears, lost voices, loud cheers, and most importantly, time for the WBS Pens to show that they have what it takes to fight for the Calder Cup!

Tags: ahl, calder cup, hockey, penguins, pens, playoffs, wilkes barre penguins Posted Under Other, babypens on 04.12.2010

WBS Pens Playoff Clinching Pep Rally

Tomorrow, Wednesday April 7th, the Wilkes Barre Penguins have the opportunity to clinch a playoff spot in chase of the Calder Cup. Since this season has been filled with ups and downs, I think it is necessary to focus on the positive and let the boys know we believe in them! So I decided to have a pep rally.....

Tags: ahl, baby pens, hockey, penguins, wbs pens, wilkes barre penguins Posted Under Other, babypens on 04.6.2010

A Visit from Lord Stanley

On March 17th, Lord Stanley made his second visit to Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania since the Penguins became the Stanley Cup Champions in June. Lord Stanley must have enjoyed himself while he was here back in September because we were graced with his presence again! Find out about his latest visit to Wilkes Barre after the jump...

Tags: ahl, champions, hockey, nhl, penguins, stanley cup, wilkes barre Posted Under Other, babypens on 03.25.2010

The Many Faces of the WBS Pens

When you see hockey pictures on websites, the players usually look tough, focused, and/or determined. If the players saw these pictures of themselves they would most likely be happy with them. This post brings you the exact opposite. If the players saw what I am about to post and knew who I was, I would be running away from them right now. But since none of them know who I am, I present to you all: The Many Faces of the WBS Pens!

Tags: ahl, baby pens, faces, funny, hockey, penguins, pictures, wbs pens, wilkes barre penguins Posted Under Other, babypens on 03.20.2010

Steve Wagner: The Answer to Our Problems?

The beginning of 2010 was dark for the Wilkes Barre Penguins. The team started losing more and more games and the players lost their edge. Fans were questioning the coaching staff and the players' abilities. Playoff hopes were shrinking fast. But then, on February 11th, something changed...

Tags: ahl, hockey, penguins, pens, wbs penguins, wilkes barre Posted Under Other, babypens on 03.11.2010

What I learned at Umberger Performance in 2009

Eric Cressey has done this for a few years. It’s been educational and pretty funny at the same time.. Let's see in 2009 I: I finished my masters degree, had the facility that I was planning on using to train clients for the summer close it's doors with ZERO notice 7 days before I was to start full time(crack in the floor- yeah go figure), and I worked 127 days straight to open a World Class Sport Training & Wellness Facility in Pittsburgh. With all of that “stuff”, I figured that I learned a bit over the year. FYI, if you are easily offended do not read this. Save us both time by not having to write the BS emails back and forth. English freaks take note- my proof reading sucks, and I'm not paying an editor to write for a free blog.

Posted Under Other, umbergerperformance on 03.6.2010

Ben Roethlisberger: Another Incident?

So, here we are again, the offseason and another woman accusing Ben Roethlisberger of sexual assault. Is it believable? Sure. Anything can happen. Did it happen? I have no idea. I can only speculate, and speculate I will!

Posted Under Steelers, toad on 03.5.2010

Trade Madness: An AHL Fan's Perspective

One of the most exciting yet nerve-wracking times for NHL hockey fans is the time before the trade deadline. Take the nervousness that a fan might feel and multiply it by 10. This is the level of nervousness I experienced this year prior to the deadline. While I was extremely nervous about my favorite Pittsburgh Penguins potentially getting traded, I was also nervous about the effect that trades could have on my Wilkes Barre Penguins.

Tags: ahl, hockey, pens, trade deadline, wbs penguins, wilkes barre penguins Posted Under Other, babypens on 03.5.2010

Pittsburgh Trade Scene

So far, Ray Shero is looking pretty good as our General Manager. In '07 it was 'Scary' Gary Roberts and Georges Laraque (lead to our first playoff birth in 5 years and an early exit), in '08 it was Marian Hossa and Hal Gill (lead to the Stanley Cup Finals appearance), in '09 it was Billy Guerin and Chris Kunitz (lead to a Stanley Cup Championship). It is 2010. What does Shero have up his sleeve now?

Posted Under Panthers, toad on 03.2.2010

Greetings From the Other Side of the State!

You may be wondering why someone on the other side of Pennsylvania is writing for a site that is all about Pittsburgh. The answer is simple: the Wilkes Barre Penguins, or as many call them, the Baby Pens. I am a crazy, obsessed, dedicated fan and I am here to bring you along for the ride this hockey season.

Tags: ahl, hockey, pens, wbs pens, wilkes barre penguins Posted Under Other, babypens on 03.1.2010

Brand New

I sat here and struggled to think of a way to begin my introduction. Should I be self depreciating like so many blogs are? Should I be raunchy and curse a lot because I do in real life? I don’t know. But I think the best way to do it is just like at a bar, “Can I buy you drink?” But in that case, I would only be lucky if 3 people read this blog or I would be tremendously broke. Or perhaps, throw out my favorite pick up line:

Posted Under Other, totallyrad on 02.28.2010

Steelers and the 2010 Draft

The draft is rapidly approaching us and I believe we are all wondering where our beloved Steelers lie. I know, as fans, we all have our ideas on what we want to see our team get. To see that spectacular, unexpected pick to put us over the hump. I already believe that according to odds and statistics, we should be favored for another Superbowl appearance and/or win this coming season. I know, I know, another one? I would love to see us accomplish the Stairway to Seven, but I believe it will depend on the draft because you know we aren't diving into the free agent market.

Posted Under Steelers, toad on 02.28.2010

Olympic Hockey: Better Than You Think

Here we sit, a week into Olympic competition and I hear next to nothing about ho big this tournament really is. This could be it. The best tournament left to play. The last one before money and pride come in front of the game itself. That is all it will be, but for now, it is the best tournament in this Olympics, and everyone needs to pay attention.

Posted Under Other, toad on 02.20.2010

The Final Push

With just twenty games remaining on the schedule and sitting in fourth place in the conference, one point out of a tie for second, we have a lot of work to do after the Olympic break. I am going to look at the current situation, the trade deadline, the statistics, and the must bury teams for the rest of the season.