First Tourney Wrap Up
Muchachos:
I think the telephone call I received from President Vicente Fox says it all – he said “Richard, all of Mexico is behind you. No Mexican hockey team has EVER made it to a Labatt’s Tournament, so no matter what happens, I’m declaring September 24 ‘Día De la Victoria Del Hielo’ [Ice Victory Day] in honor of your team.” As you may know, Mexico made a pretty poor showing in even the Corona tournaments, so our work this weekend was quite an achievement.
Not sure that we have many pictures, since we stayed pretty busy figuring out lines. Maybe that’s all for the best. I’ll make sure that everything I receive is forwarded out or posted on the website (http://theringers.net).
A Tourney MVP has to go to #26, Greg Weiss, for going the extra mile at the last minute to get logos on our jerseys. It’s heartwarming to know that in this great country, you can still get things done quickly by slipping someone a quick $50.
Sharing the MVP is #7, Marty Clarke, for exerting some much-needed leadership and tearing both of the hapless USA Hockey reps a new asshole. It was the right thing to do, and the right time to do it. Unfortunately, he misread their blank stares as ignorance and indifference; in reality, they were wondering how they would tell us that this is the way it would be all weekend.
But really, despite gaps in the preparation and mistakes at game time, everyone stepped up and turned in some great performances. The numbers don’t show it, but we played some great hockey, enjoyed some beer and a few laughs, and got some free stuff. What else is there in life?
Don’t answer that.
I thank you. Mexico thanks you.
Richard
I think the telephone call I received from President Vicente Fox says it all – he said “Richard, all of Mexico is behind you. No Mexican hockey team has EVER made it to a Labatt’s Tournament, so no matter what happens, I’m declaring September 24 ‘Día De la Victoria Del Hielo’ [Ice Victory Day] in honor of your team.” As you may know, Mexico made a pretty poor showing in even the Corona tournaments, so our work this weekend was quite an achievement.
Not sure that we have many pictures, since we stayed pretty busy figuring out lines. Maybe that’s all for the best. I’ll make sure that everything I receive is forwarded out or posted on the website (http://theringers.net).
A Tourney MVP has to go to #26, Greg Weiss, for going the extra mile at the last minute to get logos on our jerseys. It’s heartwarming to know that in this great country, you can still get things done quickly by slipping someone a quick $50.
Sharing the MVP is #7, Marty Clarke, for exerting some much-needed leadership and tearing both of the hapless USA Hockey reps a new asshole. It was the right thing to do, and the right time to do it. Unfortunately, he misread their blank stares as ignorance and indifference; in reality, they were wondering how they would tell us that this is the way it would be all weekend.
But really, despite gaps in the preparation and mistakes at game time, everyone stepped up and turned in some great performances. The numbers don’t show it, but we played some great hockey, enjoyed some beer and a few laughs, and got some free stuff. What else is there in life?
Don’t answer that.
I thank you. Mexico thanks you.
Richard
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