Alabama Hockey: It Exists!
by Todd on Feb 10, 2009 8:43 AM CST
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Not sure how many of you know this, but Alabama has a hockey team, and they are apparently pretty good. We were contacted by a representative of the team about throwing some link their way, and I have to say I'm fairly impressed with what they've managed in a football crazy state at a football crazy program with a sport that no one plays here. Finishing the season at 19-5, they are currently ranked #8 in the ACHA South and headed to regionals at the Atlanta Ice Forum this weekend. What's that you say? Can't make it to Atlanta during Valentine's weekend for hockey? Well you'll have plenty of opportunity to see the Frozen Tide at the Pelham Civic Complex for the Southeastern Hockey Conference Championship. It's from Feb 27 - March 1, and you can download their press release/info packet here (word .doc, 92kb).
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Don't
laugh, but I actually played on an inline tournament team in high school. We played many of our tournaments in Atlanta at that very Ice Forum if I remember correctly. They have 2 ice rinks and an inline rink, full Sport Court with boards. A lot of the college’s club teams play there. I remember going to the ice rinks and sitting in the bleachers watching Ga. Tech play. Those guys were actually pretty good. Ahhh… memories.
Thirty-Six to Nothing
Do you know how tickled I am?
I love hockey! One of the unfortunate things about growing up in the NE corner of Alabama was the lack of hockey. There were UA-H games, but otherwise, pretty barren.
"penis fish"…google that, and the candiru is the first thing that pops up
by Stuck in the Plains on Feb 10, 2009 9:00 AM CST reply actions 1 recs
UAH
was pretty good last I checked. They’ve moved up from a club team to D-II and now D-I in only a few years. Pretty impressive really. They won D-II national championship in ’96 & ’98 before moving up to D-I in ’99 due to the NCAA eliminating D-II hockey.
Thirty-Six to Nothing
No, they were pretty good...
Better than the Bham Bulls.
"penis fish"…google that, and the candiru is the first thing that pops up
by Stuck in the Plains on Feb 10, 2009 9:31 AM CST up reply actions
This season has been a struggle for a Chargers...
…but two years ago they managed to make the NCAA Division I Tournament for the first time (losing in double overtime to No. 1 Notre Dame).
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Feb 12, 2009 7:04 PM CST up reply actions
Good stuff
you should post here more often
"All hockey players are bilingual. They know English and profanity." - Gordie Howe
I knew
and i went to 2 games last season, but i have only been to one thus far this season. it’s only five bucks to get in…you can’t beat that. I definitely get some weird looks when wearing my bama hockey shirt hahaha
Post a reminder
You guys please post a reminder towards the end of Feb so I don’t totally forget about this when the SEHCC gets going in Pelham.
I'm in no condition to drive...wait! I shouldn't listen to myself, I'm drunk.
by That Other Dave on Feb 10, 2009 9:44 AM CST reply actions
Jersey
Ok, I literally just searched for this jersey. I need THAT jersey! I had no luck doing a quick internet scan….but if anyone can find where I can buy one of these please post a link. I will give them my wallet and let them tell me how much I deserve to get back. What a jersey! :)
Click the 'Alabama has a hockey team' link
in the post above, then on ‘Fan Zone’ then ‘Merchandise’.
No white jersey, only crimson.
by yellowhammer on Feb 10, 2009 10:23 AM CST up reply actions
Ask if a white jersey is available..
They might have some.
by Frozen Tide Rox on Feb 10, 2009 9:49 PM CST up reply actions
Any chance the team can score you a photog press pass for this weekend? I’m bored and I haven’t shot any sporting events in a while.
RUGBY
Ice Hockey is a new club at the University, but when I was attending, I joined the Alabama Rugby Team. It was establised in 1973 but it never gets the publicity as it should. Who wouldn’t like to see guys smashing and hitting each other without pads. Great to watch!
Here’s a link to their websit: http://urec.sa.ua.edu/scrugby.cfm
or http://www.alabamarugby.com/
I was an official rugger-hugger
in the very early eighties. loved those guys and that sport. And ooohhhh – the parties at 1212 10th Street…
2008 Iron Bowl Bumper Sticker: Shut DOWN, Shut OUT, now SHUT UP!
Alabama 36 - Auburn 0
Maybe in the off-season
we need to do a little write-up on each of the active club sports. I played for the ultimate frisbee team while I was on campus. Good times.
by PeteHoliday on Feb 10, 2009 10:56 PM CST up reply actions
Oh yeah
I think that’s a great idea. Something new during the off-season
I used to watch their games a couple years ago
There was this guy named McElroy who was just flat out aweful. I hope he finally quit playing.
Got a dip in my stride, cuz you fear the tide.
by MobileBayCityRoller on Feb 11, 2009 11:43 AM CST up reply actions
Hoop
Got a dip in my stride, cuz you fear the tide.
by MobileBayCityRoller on Feb 12, 2009 11:23 AM CST up reply actions
haha!
What’s up dog! Love your profile picture.
I went to highschool with that dude in the pic
He played for UAH, which is a well respected 1AA team. I dont think he’s the only one w/ previous ligitiamite college experience on the Bama team. These guys can play. I am going to bust his balls about this cute lil pic w/ Big Al tho.
Got a dip in my stride, cuz you fear the tide.
by MobileBayCityRoller on Feb 10, 2009 12:17 PM CST reply actions
Hockey skates and expensive sod don't mix
Mal Moore didn’t let them pose for these pictures in hockey skates – football season was still going on.
by Frozen Tide Rox on Feb 10, 2009 9:48 PM CST up reply actions
Logo Change
We should change the steamroller Big Al is riding to a Zamboni in honor of our Hockey team!
I'm in no condition to drive...wait! I shouldn't listen to myself, I'm drunk.
by That Other Dave on Feb 10, 2009 2:54 PM CST reply actions
Hockey...
…reminds me of two things: my favorite Rodney Dangerfield quote, “I went to a fight the other night, and a hockey game broke out,” and one of the funniest movies ever made, Slap Shot. I heart Hansons.
by NiceLittleSaturday on Feb 10, 2009 3:13 PM CST reply actions
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