IIHF World Junior Championship Kicks Off for Ryan Strome
by Dominik on Dec 26, 2011 1:28 PM EST
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The Islanders renew acquaintances with their cross-river rivals tonight, but some future Islanders -- perhaps more than we realize -- also get in gear as the 2012 IIHF U20 World Junior Championship launches today.
As Islanders fans probably know, 2011 1st-round pick Ryan Strome suits up for Team Canada (vs. Finland today), reportedly on a line with fellow top-five pick Jonathan Huberdeau. (Much more on Strome at this CBC link if you missed it on the weekend.) Islanders 2nd-round pick Johan Sundstrom is also in the fold for Sweden, who starts today against Latvia.
For North Americans, TSN will stream all of Canada's games in Canada. NHL.com will stream all of the U.S. games in the U.S. Check the IIHF site for a list of broadcasters around the world and schedules. As for other resources:
- Our SB Nation brother blog Puck Worlds has previews of each team, plus a prediction. (Bruce is Canadian, but he's pegging the U.S. for gold. Reverse jinx?)
- NHL.com has write-ups on each group and will have continuing coverage as well as streaming.
- Yahoo's Buzzing the Net junior-centric blog will be going all WJC.
- And of course, TSN.ca will be waving the flag of coverage in a way that makes NBC's Olympic coverage blush...almost.
It's always tricky following coverage and figuring out who's broadcasting/streaming what during this busy tournament during the busy holiday season, but we'll keep tabs on things, especially when they affect Islanders properties. The other wild card, of course, is that some of these undrafted kids may also become Islanders one day, much like Nino Niederreiter who put on that big display the winter before being selected #5 overall by the Isles.
Have fun with it, and if you're watching -- from any part of the globe -- by all means share your impressions and links to interesting angles.
We now resume our regularly scheduled programming...
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How to kill some hours in Prague city center?
Dom, me and my girlfriend have a 10 hour layover in Prague tomorrow and plan to take the airport express into town. Do you have any recommendations on how to kill some time while there? It would be much appreciated!
I know I'm not Dom....
But I’ve been to Prague…
Prague Castle and St. Vitus Cathedral are the best place to start….after walking across the Charles Bridge (Karluv Most) with all the medieval statues. The Cathedral is beautiful, and, fittingly for today, has the tomb of Good King Wenceslas, among other things.
Old Town Square is on the opposite side of the Vltava River from Prague Castle….it’s beautiful, but don’t bother waiting for the Astronomical Clock, which doesn’t do much.
Go here for amazing freaking strudel (it’s about a 20 minute walk from Old Town…..but I also remember it being on a tram line): http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g274707-d2193858-Reviews-Susta_Strudl-Prague_Bohemia.html
I liked the Kafka Museum because I love Kafka, but just walking around is an interesting thing in and of itself…..don’t remember the bars I went to but I’m sure someone else can fill you in there. Drinks are dirt cheap and Prague is so beautiful. Have fun!
by Nick (LetThereBeLighthouse) on Dec 26, 2011 2:03 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Very good advice, Nick
Just to add, since you only have a few hours there: Maybe stay away from places with long lines. I’ve always just enjoyed walking around town, soaking in the atmosphere – in any case enjoy it! And if you do like beer, don’t forget to sample the local stuff from tap. Budweiser (for one) is a different brewery there, and a different category of liquid.
It is Diduck.
In addition to beer
If you want liqueur the best local options are Absinthe (naturally) and Becherovka. I’m also a big fan of garlic soup, which is served basically everywhere.
Some important phrases, spelled phonetically:
Dob-ree-den – Good Day (traditional Czech greeting)
Mlu-vee-tay An-glitz-key – Do you speak English?
Ah-no OR No – Yes
Nay – No
Dahm-Say – I Would Like (if you’re ordering something)
Pro-Seem – Very versatile word…it means Please, Excuse Me, A-Hem, and so on
Pee-voh – Beer
Vo-da – Water
Ooo-Chet – Receipt (or asking for the check when eating)
Day-kwee OR Deh-koo-yoo – Thank you
Place Names:
Vaclav Namesti – Wenceslas Square
Karluv Most – Charles Bridge
Stare Mesto – Old Town
Novy Mesto – New Town
by Nick (LetThereBeLighthouse) on Dec 26, 2011 6:40 PM EST up reply actions
Ah-no OR No – Yes
So youre telling us that “no” means “yes”?
Let Us Go, Islanders! (Ever notice how strange that sounds without the contraction?)
by TheMetalChick on Dec 26, 2011 9:26 PM EST up reply actions
That’s exactly what I’m saying…..it caused me all kinds of problems.
I’m just disappointed that Cafe Imperial in New Town doesn’t have the plate of stale doughnuts you can throw at other people in the restaurant anymore….
by Nick (LetThereBeLighthouse) on Dec 26, 2011 9:55 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Haha
Yes, that causes even me problems because it’s a hard instinct to shake. (I understand right away when they tell me “no” but it’s hard to keep myself from saying “no no” when I mean no, and they think “yes.”)
Lighthouse Hockey: A flute with no holes is not a flute. A Dane with no holes is Frans Nielsen.
by Dominik on Dec 26, 2011 10:11 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Just went there this summer.
Do everything Nick says, plus I kinda enjoyed the clock. Every hour until around 10 or so, they blow the horns and announce something.
Go to “U Medvídků” for pig knuckle…AMAZING (Anthony Bourdain went there as well). Great, unique beer there, my favorite being Oldgott. Delicious!
Trying to remember the bars…if you like sci-fi go to “Cross Club” – one of THE coolest bars I’ve ever been to. Think Terminator meets Aliens in cyberpunk/steampunk…ah…er…it’s awesome just go there. Also, if you like comics and funky-styled bars try “Batalion.” The clubs there are great, but for me they are forgettable. You can easily look them up – everybody knows the big clubs.
"Seriously that's the last time you guys f#@%ing won?" -RSH (about beating the Penguins in '93)
We were just talking about Bourdain's visit to Prague last night
Loved the poor master chef taking him around town, only to have Bourdain dig the drunk food (street sausage and fried cheese) when the chef was hoping to finally talk to someone who appreciated finer dining. Good times.
Lighthouse Hockey: A flute with no holes is not a flute. A Dane with no holes is Frans Nielsen.
I suspect I might be too late, but
Everything everyone else already said works!
Shame you only have 10 hours, but you can definitely have some fun in that time. Agreed, stay away from lines, take in the views from Charles Bridge, and have some local bevs. I’d steer clear of the Becherovka (I just had some last night!) — you can buy a bottle and take it back with you and “enjoy” it just the same — and instead have any of the fresh beers on tap. Yum.
Have fun!
Lighthouse Hockey: A flute with no holes is not a flute. A Dane with no holes is Frans Nielsen.
Thanks everyone for your tips! We walked around old town, Charles bridge, St Vitus and the Castle. It’s a beautiful city indeed :) Only had one beer though, hopefully can have some more on the way home since we have another rather long layover. We have a lot of the Czech beers in Sweden that I am quite familiar with – mostly Krusovice, Pilsner Urquell, Staropramen, Starobrno, Primator and Zlatopramen) – are there any other good Czech brews I should look for?
Strome just got an assist in the first 2 and a half minutes.
"We owe him a lot more than he owes us at this point. He's been stellar all year. He still gave us a chance to win this one, and we've got to find a way."
—C Josh Bailey, on G Al Montoya after a 5-3 loss Tuesday in Montreal.
by BobbyNystromOwnsYou on Dec 26, 2011 3:53 PM EST reply actions
He almost had another one right after getting tripped.
"We owe him a lot more than he owes us at this point. He's been stellar all year. He still gave us a chance to win this one, and we've got to find a way."
—C Josh Bailey, on G Al Montoya after a 5-3 loss Tuesday in Montreal.
by BobbyNystromOwnsYou on Dec 26, 2011 4:43 PM EST up reply actions
Wow this Mark Stone kid...
Sens got steal in the 6th round it seems like
UVa Student. Twitter: @ericdavidmorris
Pretty high praise comparing him to Tim Kerr
"We owe him a lot more than he owes us at this point. He's been stellar all year. He still gave us a chance to win this one, and we've got to find a way."
—C Josh Bailey, on G Al Montoya after a 5-3 loss Tuesday in Montreal.
by BobbyNystromOwnsYou on Dec 26, 2011 5:00 PM EST up reply actions
That line is clicking
3rd assist for Strome
No Sleep 'til....Belmont?
by Anarcurt on Dec 26, 2011 5:30 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Wow, they are DESTROYING the fins...
Strome only one assist? Not that that’s bad…
"Seriously that's the last time you guys f#@%ing won?" -RSH (about beating the Penguins in '93)
Awesome snipe & goal for Strome!
No Sleep 'til....Belmont?
Deadly
"We owe him a lot more than he owes us at this point. He's been stellar all year. He still gave us a chance to win this one, and we've got to find a way."
—C Josh Bailey, on G Al Montoya after a 5-3 loss Tuesday in Montreal.
by BobbyNystromOwnsYou on Dec 26, 2011 5:43 PM EST up reply actions
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