Thursday, October 25, 2007

Thursday's Things

(every Thursday at OOB -- almost -- I rant in list fashion; this week I bring you the best of FSN Red Wings analyst Mickey Redmond)

Things Mickey Redmond Says That Ya Gotta Love


1. Bingo-Bango. Normally uttered during a replay when Redmond talks about a bang-bang play in front of the net, or if a goal has been scored shortly after another.

2. Johnny-on-the-spot. Actually, this is more of a general hockey term, but Redmond says it a lot -- plus I love it. Said when a player finds himself wide open, pouncing on a loose puck for a goal.

3. BC Two-hander. Presumably the BC stands for British Columbia. This is a blatant, two-handed slash.

4. Holy smokes! When Redmond can't believe what he's just seen -- like a cheap penalty, for instance.

5. Oh my ... they're going to be livid on the bench. Another utterance after a cheap penalty.

6. Better keep your head up, son. When a player, 99% of the time a Red Wings' opponent, gets drilled with a clean check because he wasn't looking.

7. Hasek, no chance. As Redmond analyzes a replay of a goal that the Red Wings give up, rightly commenting that Dominik Hasek had, well, no chance.

8. For you young hockey players watching at home ... When Redmond feels in "clinic" mode, schooling the youngsters about how the game should be played.

9. Like he's got the puck on a string! Redmond says this after watching some brilliant stick-handling.

10. Now it's time to just shut her down. When the Red Wings find themselves with a two-goal (or more) lead midway thru the third period.

11. So let's keep her goin'. When the Red Wings are on a winning streak. Said during postgame wrap-ups.

12. Nobody home. When a player finds himself all alone in front of the net.

13. If it wasn't for _______, the score could be ____ Detroit. Redmond will say this when the other team's goalie "stands on his head."

14. It's just a one shot game, folks. When the Red Wings only have a one-goal lead when Redmond thinks they should have a larger cushion.

15. Penalty shot??! YES!! (or, "NO!"). Few things will get Redmond more excited than a fight, or a possible penalty shot.

16. When you go to the net, good things can happen. Usually said after a "garbage goal" off a rebound, or a tip-in.

They're they are. Talk amongst yourselves. And remember, they're just things.

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