Posts Tagged ‘mike smith’

Black Monday 2014

    Black Monday is quickly approaching, this is the day we see NFL Head Coaches handed pink slips and a boot to the ass out of the organization they have presumably spent more time with than their families. But this is a business and while some owners give Coaches a long leash most have […]

MSBL update: Smith on the Hill

DUNEDIN, FLA.–The uniforms may say Reds but they are the San Antonio Bombers as Mike Smith pitches them to a complete game 8-3 victory over the Rhode Island Salty Dogs in the MSBL over 45 championship on Saturday November 15th.  Smith a former pitcher with the Baltimore Orioles scattered nine hits and added a two run […]

Mike Smith – MSBL in Dunedin

DUNEDIN, FLA.–At age 51 former major league pitcher Mike Smith still has the desire to play the game.   Much like he did in the picture that shows him popping out to short on Thursday at the Toronto Blue Jays minor league complex.  Playing at the Jays complex isn’t Smith’s only connection to the one team […]

Who’s in the Seat? The Hot Seat!

Who’s in the Seat?  The Hot Seat!

Coaching Hot Seat Report It’s about that time for owners to start the Coaching Carousel in the NFL and even a few NBA teams even though the season is just getting underway. The thing that amazes me is that there are a few coaches in both leagues that no matter what they are able to […]

Comeback was Special, Series Tied at 2, Home Game 6 Guaranteed

Comeback was Special, Series Tied at 2, Home Game 6 Guaranteed

with Wendy Eckhardt Tampa, Fl. (RSEN) SERIES TURNING POINT? As Lightning GM Steve Yzerman walked toward the Lightning dressing room after game four Saturday afternoon I couldn’t help but notice the look on his face.  It was a look of serious determination. This win could be a huge turning point in this Eastern Conference Final […]

LIGHTNING REASSIGN G MIKE SMITH TO NORFOLK

For immediate release February 5th, 2011 courtesy of the Tampa Bay Lightning TAMPA BAY – The Tampa Bay Lightning have reassigned goaltender Mike Smith to the Norfolk Admirals of the American Hockey League today, vice president and general manager Steve Yzerman announced. Smith, 6-foot-4, 215 pounds, has played in 17 games with the Lightning this […]

LIGHTNING ASSIGN G MIKE SMITH TO NORFOLK FOR CONDITIONING

courtesy of the Tampa Bay Lightning TAMPA BAY – The Tampa Bay Lightning have assigned goaltender Mike Smith to the Norfolk Admirals of the American Hockey League on a conditioning assignment today, vice president and general manager Steve Yzerman announced. Smith, 6-foot-4, 215 pounds, has played in 17 games with the Lightning this season, posting […]

Young Goalie steals show as Bolts win 2-1 OT, acquire Roloson in trade

Young Goalie steals show as Bolts win 2-1 OT, acquire Roloson in trade

Tampa, Fla. (RSE) Jan 1, 2010–The goaltending position for the Tampa Bay Lightning (23-11-5) made news on and off the ice tonight.  Rookie Cedrick Desjardins was spectacular tonight in net making 34 saves, a number of them were of the highlight reel variety, as he notched his second victory in the NHL in as many […]

Lightning: A Look Back as We Move into December

Lightning: A Look Back as We Move into December

As the Tampa Bay Lightning (12-7-2) head towards the quarter pole of the season it’s a good time to look back at the season.  The team came out of the gates very fast going 7-2-1 on October to become the darlings of the NHL.  Then injuries hit (Simon Gage has only played in 6 games […]

Lightning’s Meatloaf Good Enough, Win Streak Extended to Five

Little did we know with MC Hammer performing a post game concert on the plaza the theme would be “Two  Out of Three Ain’t Bad” as the Bolts turned in two dominate periods to crush the Rangers 5-0 in the first 40 minutes.  It was the Rangers that were “Too Legit to Quit” posting three […]