Lightning at Red Wings 11/30/11 Wednesday Night Hockey

The Detriot Red Wings hosted the Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday. The Red Wings (with a win) would lead the Western Confrence, for the Lightning it was GM Steve Yzerman's return to Detriot for the first time as the Bolts GM. Yzerman was the Red Wings Captain for nearly 20 years, and most fans still consider him "The Captain". His name still remains on the street sign in front of the Joe Louis Arena. Yzerman will get video tribute on the jumbo-tron in Detriot. The Lightning would like 2 points, as they currently sit outside of the top 8 in the Eastern Confrence. The Lightning also resigned Victor Hedman today for 5 years and around $ 4 million per year. First Period- The Red Wings struck first with a great goal from Pavel Datsyuk, assisted by Todd Bertuzzi and Johan Frazen 4 minutes and 58 seconds into the game to make it 1-0. The Red Wings added on later in the 1st period with a goal from Johnathan Ericcson, Assisted by Valteri Filppula 11 minutes into the 2nd period. With 1:23 left in the 1st period Detriot went on the power play because of a Steven Stamkos Cross Checking penalty. Dwayne Roloson had 3 fantastic stops to keep the game at 2-0. Shots were 17-8 for Detriot, 2-0 after 1 period in Detriot. Second Period- The Bolts went on there first power play of the game because of a Todd Bertuzzi Unsportsmanlike conduct 4 minutes into the 2nd period. The Bolts couldnt get anything going and Detriot killed the first Lightning penalty of the game. The Tampa Bay Lightning went on there 2nd power play of the the game when Johnathan Ericcson was called for Tripping, 8 minutes into the second period. During the power play Teddy Purcell sent a pass to a waiting Martin St. Louis for a goal in the slot, an assist also went to Marc-Andre Bergeron. Time of the goal was 9 mintues 35 seconds into the 2nd period. Then after 2 Lightning power plays, the Red Wings went on the power play because of a Nate Thompson Slashing penalty nearly a minute after the Lightning Goal. The Lightning squashed the Red Wings power play killing there second power play of the game. Then to close the 2nd period Steven Stamkos tied up the game with a goal, assisted by Matt Gilroy and Vinny Lecavalier, goal at 19:44. 2-2 at the end of 2. Shots 23-14 Detriot. Lightning out shot the Wings 6-5 in the 2nd period. Third Period- The 3rd started with a Bolts power play because of Fabian Brunnstrom Goaltending Interference. The Red Wings killed there 2nd power play of the game making the Lightning 1 for 3 on the power play for the night. Then Eric Brewer got called for a Hooking penalty on Pavel Datsyuk sending the Wings on there 3rd power play 4 mintues into the 3rd period. The Wings wasted no time on the power play with a Tomas Holmstrom goal 9 seconds into the power play with the assists going to Nick Lidstrom and Pavel Datsyuk and the Red Wings lead 3 to 2. The Lightning went on their 4th power play because of a Jiri Hudler High Sticking penalty at 10:35 into the 3rd period. The Red Wings killed the Bolts power play, then got an insurance goal from Darren Helm, assisted by Jakub Kindl and Johnathan Ericson, leaving the Lightning down 2 goals with 7 minutes to play. Vinny Lecavalier was called for a 4 minute High Sticking penalty, giving the Red Wings a chance to add to an already 2 goal advantage. The Wings went on to win 4-2. 3 Stars of the Game- 3rd Star- Steven Stamkos 1 G 2nd Star- Johnathan Ericsson 1 G 1 A 1st Star- Pavel Datsyuk 1 G 1 A Final Score- Red Wings 4 Lighting 2

The New Look Lightning

Last year, new Tampa Bay Lightning GM, Steve Yserman reintroduced a winning mentality to the hockey fans of Tampa Bay. The Lightning won 46 games and racked in 103 points, 8th best in the league. This year the Bolts got a new logo, new uniforms, and a new motto, (Be The Thunder), to go along with a renovated the St. Pete Times Forum.

The renovations were announced to cost $35 billion dollars from private funds. The renovation was aimed to improve the experience for players, employees, and fans. The biggest addition was a 11,000 square foot outdoor deck overlooking downtown Tampa. Another huge addition was a hockey organ, which most teams, famously the Boston Bruins already have. Perhaps the coolest addition is the 25 foot lightning bolts that shoot from two Tesla coils. The Lightning this season, are 3rd in there Southeast division and 7th. Its amazing how much you can accomplish with just a little thunder.

New York Yankees Top 5 Prospects

New York Yankees Top 5 Prospects

1. Jesus Montero
Montero came up last year toward the end of the season and batted .349 with 4 Hrs, 12 RBIs, 7 Bbs and 17 Ks. I think he definitely be given a chance to compete for the starting catcher job in 2012. He has tons of upside.

2. Dellin Betances
Betances also pitched in the MLB last yr and K’d 2 batters, with a 6.75 ERA. He can and will be good in the upcoming years when he gets more experience against actual MLB batters.

3. Austin Romine
Romine has a lot of upside but I don’t know when Austin Romine will get to play in the MLB because the New York Yankees have a lot of catchers.

4. Manuel Banuelos
Banuelos had good Spring Training numbers in 2011, but he never actually made it to the Majors during the regular season. He has tons of upside and I project him to be a 2 or 3 starter in the MLB sometime in the future.

5.Andrew Brackman
Brackman pitched in the majors last year with a 1.71 WHIP and only allowed 1 H and 0 ER. He pitched a total of 2.1 Innings. I do think he will get in the majors in 2012 or 2013.

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