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Canucks Routed by Sharks, Goal Post: Recap and Chance Data
Thomas Drance
January 27 2013 10:32PM
Cory Schneider fails to smother the puck, as Patrick Marleau ices Sunday night's game.
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You wouldn't be able to tell by the mood of Canucks fans on Twitter or on Team1040 call in shows, but the Canucks put on a better performance on Sunday night against the Sharks than they managed in a blowout win over Anaheim two days prior. Yeah, yeah, the results weren't there and the Canucks laid a legitimate egg in the third period, but for much of the game Vancouver executed their game plan and controlled the proceedings.
Unfortunately for Vancouver's club, a couple of costly unforced errors, some sub-par goaltending, undisciplined play and Antii Niemi's absurd puck-luck cost the Canucks a winnable game.
Read on past the jump for more.
- We'll begin with the most important stats, as usual. The Sharks won the scoring chance battle, recording 13 grade-a chances to Vancouver's 11. At even-strength the Sharks out-chanced Vancouver 7-6, though that figure is inflated by San Jose's dominance of the four-on-four game state in the games opening couple of minutes. At five-on-five Vancouver was the better club, recording 6 scoring chances to San Jose's 3. With the score tied, San Jose recorded three scoring chances while Vancouver recorded none.
- In terms of the goaltending breakdown, it wasn't a good night for either goalie, though Niemi is lucky enough to come away with the gaudy save percentage (and the lovely highlight from late in the first period when he absolutely robbed Alex Burrows on Vancouver's best power-play chance of the evening). Vancouver took ten "difficult shots" (scoring chances directed on net) and actually beat Niemi on four of them, but couldn't beat the iron. The Sharks meanwhile, beat Cory Schneider on four of twelve difficult shots (three were goals, the other was a shot that hit the post). Both goaltenders meanwhile, allowed a goal on a non-scoring chance.
- When I wrote in the intro that Vancouver "executed their game plan" for the most part, I'm referring to the fact that Vancouver got under San Jose's skin and managed to draw a lot of penalties in the contest. Vancouver's five-on-five play so far this season has been - well - let's just say the team really misses Ryan Kesler and David Booth. But the power-play has looked polished, so it's in the Canucks' best interest to play an abrasive style designed to draw as many penalties as possible. Vancouver was successful on this front, but they couldn't cash in on any of the opportunities (though they did beat Niemi twice - just not the post - and managed to generate a respectable five power-play chances in seven opportunities).
Moreover, when you employ the "jerk puck" style you're walking a fine line. Sometimes you'll be able to draw the penalties you need without giving up too many opportunities the other way, and sometimes - like tonight - you'll cross the line too often and get burned. San Jose's power-play has been absurd (unsustainably absurd) in the early going this season and the Sharks shredded Vancouver's penalty-kill. Ultimately this game was decided by special teams and the Sharks, obviously, held a decided edge on this night.
- Zack Kassian had his quietest game in a week against the Sharks, only factoring in on one scoring chance for Vancouver (and it was a harmless looking one at that). He also lost a fight against Ryane Clowe though boy, oh boy you've got to respect the way Kassian can take a punch. Regardless, Zack Kassian's biggest foe for several years has been the inconcsistency that sometimes creeps into his game, and he looked every bit the twenty-two year old forward he is on Sunday night.
- After a stronger outing on Friday against Anaheim, the Sedins were quiet on Sunday, only factoring in on three scoring chances between them. Not only were they struggling to generate offense in San Jose's end of the rink, but their defensive game left a lot of be desired in Vancouver's. On the opening goal of the game, everyone will remember Jason Garrison's failed clearing attempt, while conveniently forgetting the three straight 50-50 battles lost by either Daniel on Henrik on that cycle play. But yeah, that happened.
- Alex Edler looked more comfortable on the right-side in this past week's games against Calgary and Anaheim (the second Ducks game, I mean), but he made a brutal giveaway that led directly to San Jose's second goal. Alain Vigneault split up the defensive pairings after that, putting Jason Garrison with Kevin Bieksa (who had a night to forget as well, and may hear from Brendan Shanahan about the blindside hit he threw at Scott Gomez in the third period) and Alex Edler with Dan Hamhuis.
- By far Vancouver's best pairing through five games has been the Chris Tanev, Keith Ballard pairing. On the one hand it's good that Ballard is having some success and that Tanev remains his usual, ho-hum, steady-as-fuck self. On the other hand, it's kind of like how Dale Weise, Zack Kassian and Mason Raymond are Vancouver's three best forwards so far this season: cool, but also a testament to the fact that the principals look out of sync.
- Jason Garrison is missing the net on too many of his shots, but I've liked his game overall. He's winning a lot of battles all over the ice and pinching effectively with the man-advantage. But yeah, t's pretty clear that the personnel on the Canucks' first unit power-play haven't really figured out how to best incorporate Garrison's heavy artillery yet.
For the most part, that's to be expected as Jason Garrison is new and didn't even have a full training camp or any preseason games to get acclimated to playing with the twins. It's also worth noting that the twins play hockey unlike anyone else in the world: they pass when they shouldn't, and they do things offensively - like throw around a no-look spin pass in the neutral zone, or send a back-hand saucer pass to a teammate even when they've got an open shooting lane - that 99.9% of hockey players just don't do. So it makes sense to me that a fresh face would have a steeper learning curve adjusting to the playing style of the twins, and I'm not too worried about Garrison's lack of power-play effectiveness. At least not yet.
- How are you going to single out and crticize Jason Garrison when Kevin Bieksa, Dan Hamhuis and Alex Edler are struggling to the extent they have in the early going this season? I find this baffling.
- Aaron Volpatti wasn't called for it, but he pretty clearly left his feet on a hit in the second period. I'll be curious to see if Brendan Shanahan applies the Brayden Schenn standard here and suspends Volpatti for wearing rocket skates. If I had to wager on it, I'd bet that Kevin Bieksa won't face supplementary discipline for his hit on Gomez, but that Volpatti will.
- No Canucks centerman finished above fifty percent on faceoffs in this game as Vancouver finished the contest with a 32.2% winning percentage on draws. I hope Manny Malhotra enjoyed his game in the press box, because something - and that something is common sense - tells me that, that arrangement isn't going to last very long.
- Finally, Jordan Schroeder was Vancouver's best forward on Sunday night, taking three scoring chances and only missing out on his first goal by a fraction of an inch. He was out-matched in the faceoff circle however, and as a result of the glut of Vancouver penalties saw his ice-time drop well below fourteen minutes for the first time in his three NHL games.
Scoring Chance Data
A reminder for those of you new to reading our site: a scoring chance is counted any time a team directs a shot cleanly on-net from within home-plate (here's an image of "home-plate" so you can get a visual definition). Shots on goal and misses are counted, but blocked shots are not (unless the player who blocks the shot is "acting like a goaltender"). Generally speaking, we are more generous with the boundaries of home-plate if there is dangerous puck movement immediately preceding the scoring chance, or if the scoring chance is screened.
Here's the total scoring chance data:
|Scoring Chances
|Canucks (EV)
|4 (2)
|6 (4)
|1 (0)
|11 (6)
|Sharks (EV)
|6 (6)
|5 (0)
|2 (1)
|13 (7)
And here's the individual chance data for Canucks skaters:
|Chance Taken
|Chance Assists
|Mason Raymond
|Jordan Schroeder
|Henrik Sedin
|Dale Weise
|Jannik Hansen
|Zack Kassian
|Chris Higgins
|Keith Ballard
|Alex Burrows
|Daniel Sedin
January 27 2013, 11:43PM
surprised no mention of the solid night that Hansen had when no other player basically did for the Canucks.
January 27 2013, 11:51PM
If the Canucks executed their game plan - they'd have scored on a power play or two!
Despite what the stats say, felt like this game was worse than the Anaheim game. The Canucks converted on their chances against Anaheim due to a well rounded game, but completely failed to generate much on their ridiculous amount of power play time, and made far too many errors - Edler, Garrison, Lapiere's stupid penalty, etc.
surprised no mention of the solid night that Hansen had when no other player basically did for the Canucks.
I agree with you, Hansen looked really good tonight.
Thanks for explaining what "scoring chances" mean in your last article and expanding it further in this one. Really helps us new readers on this site have a better understanding of more meaningful statistics than "shots". Been reading every single article since the lockout ended!
Three of the Shark's top four scorers played overseas during the lockout. I think this helps explain their early success and their impressive PP performance. I expect the rest of the league to eventually catch up.
Too bad more Canucks didn't decide to go overseas to stay in game shape. Then again, perhaps those Sharks will wear down faster over the course of the condensed schedule.
January 28 2013, 04:43AM
Did anyone catch honey badger cross checking the reff in the back at start of game? LOL. Wholly crap, I just about died it was so funny. It was clear as day and no one was around, it was on purpose! Man I love that guy. Also, when Clowe smashed his stick while exiting the game- you could see Ballard laughing his butt off in the background. There were some really funny moments in this game.
Glad to see the Canucks are improving, but boy oy boy - the top 4 d-man looks like amateurs out there. I'll never understand why AV doesn't move tanev up to play with one of them. He's clearly been their best d-man and he has a calming presence on his partner. Time to give him more ice time.
Prediction - Lappy sees the pressbox tomorrow. Av's post game comments suggest he was pissed at Lappys penalty. And Lappys post game comments suggest he's slowly losing it. Wow, i can't believe some of the things he said to the reporter, it was quite shocking.
January 28 2013, 11:43AM
Thomas, I agree with you about the Volpatti hit, that he will probably get a call and a 1 game suspension for that. But I'd also like to see that Thornton gets a call for his hit to the head on Burrows on open ice. I believe it was in the 3rd period. What was your take on that hit? I mean, it wasn't the hardest hit and certainly didn't injure Burrows, but the intention was there.
January 28 2013, 02:00PM
@Hansen and the zebra
The worst part of that Lapierre penalty was his lack of accountability in the post game interview. Lappy was trying to make it sound like a hockey play, and was quite snappy with that reporter. At least Edler and Garrison both took full responsibility and admitted they blew it.
January 28 2013, 04:00PM
I dont think that Vancouver controlled play in this game with the exception of the second period. Scoring chances, shots, and score indicate this to be a false statement. First was all Sharks, second was all Nucks and the third was darn even. Thorton never hit Burrows. I think youre thinking of when Murray caught Volpatti up high.


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Last week Bills General Manager Buddy Nix told WGR he didn't want to leave the job without a franchise quarterback for the future in place. On Friday, Nix was much more specific about a time frame for that plan, the very next draft.
"Let me be as honest as I can." Nix said during his weekly segment on WGR. "I think we really need to address it this year. The thing we can't do is you can't create one. You can't go out thinking I've got to make this guy a player. If you do then you're going to be in a bigger mess. We don't want to do that. We try to guard against that. But we do need another one and we need to do it this time."
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January 25 2013 12:09PM
They say there is always a witness to history and last night there was 16,000 and change in attendance and billions more watching on TV that saw history go down. It was one of those times that sort of jump kicks you right in the face with its magnitude and it takes awhile for what you saw to sink in.
The goal itself last night was mind shattering and will be dissected to death by those in the know about these things. But it was the context of the goal that really made it something of absolute legend. The game had been largely brutal until that point - one nill and rather dull. The refs were out to lunch awarding powerplays as though they were getting bonuses for the most obscure calls they could make.
"No one has called a visor instigator penalty in three years!" one ref was heard remarking at a TV time out.
"Betcha I can call one in the next 10 minutes" came the reply.
Then the Nuge goal gets called back. An absolutely embarassing call for all involved and we saw Rexall Place start to come unglued like we can rarely recall. Garbage was raining down, the glass was being shaken back and forth and the loudest chant of "BULLSHIT" we have ever heard rained down too.
It looked like another glum winter night in Edmonton until the youngest* newest** bestest*** Oiler decided to take matters into his own hands and bat that little round devil disk out of the air and right into the twine.
We have had the good fortune to see some incredible Oilers goals in our day. Pronger scoring off the draw with no time left on the clock. 1,246,429 heart stopping moments during the 06 Cup Run. Jordan Eberle scoring the goal that launched a million SQUEEEEEEEs to name just a few. But with all due respect to the other goals and our dear sweet Jordan, we have NEVER seen a celly like the Yakupov one last night.
There may be some people out there who are freaking out about the celebration but they can all go pound sand. We witnessed Rexall Place connect with an Oiler player on a level we haven't seen since a certain number 14 scored a certain toe draggian dandy on opening night against some forgettable team down Highway 2.
The emotion of the evening, the blown call, the lingering frustration with the lockout. It all melted away as 64 slid blue line to blue line with all of the OilersNation around the world sliding in spirit with him. And at the end of the game there he was on the ice celebrating the win - helicoptering his stick in salute to the fans unlike anything we have ever seen.
You could see the emotion on his face on he sat on the bench and the goal was announced. The combination of his 64 billion dollar grin and the crowd losing its collective mind was something to behold. Here is an honest to goodness superstar in the making on a team now counting a handful of similar super studs. Playing in a City that has wanted nothing more for almost 30 years.
The NHL has built the walls between the fans and the players so high that many fairweather fans have checked out. As a result many buildings in the league will find themselves half full with mildly bored players playing before mostly bored suit types until the emotion comes back - if it ever does.
Contrast that scenario with Yakupov scoring THAT goal in front of THAT crowd here in Edmonton.
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I am a 50 year old retired soldier, having spent 32 years in a different culture(the military), than most folks, I have learned that my perspective sometimes puts me at odds with those of a more Politically Correct personality.
I have ingrained in me to my very soul, all that matters is the mission.....to be successful no matter what. No sacrifice is too much. To do everything in your power to achieve that goal/ mission/ success, even if it means bending a rule, pushing yourself and others beyond limits, all that matters is victory.
Now I am an old hockey fan, so my life is very blah, I have little stress, I have little excitement, and all I have is my Oilers when it comes to fulfilling those few adrenaline fuelled thrills left to me.
So I resent anyone who criticizes or ridicules any enthusiasm shown by "pro" athletes. Yes they are professionals and they get paid well to play the game by a certain set of rules, but that is not why I watch. I want emotion, I want passion, and I want it from both sides.
Why do we love hockey, for its beauty, for its flow.......and for its passion, the only sport to allow fighting as an outlet for that emotion.
I want to live through my team. To feel their frustration after losing a tight game, to feel their elation when coming back like last night to snatch victory from defeat.
I also want to hate the enemy, to feel nauseous when the Canucks or Flames beat us, to be personally embarrassed when the Oilers gave up 6 goals in a period.
I know there are medical professionals who will say something about bonding so emotionally to a team, but screw them, I have the scars and broken body to prove I have earned the damn right to feel and do as I please.
I remember Teemu throwing a glove in the air and shooting it, I remember Tiger riding his stick down center ice, and I remember hating with every ounce of my being watching Fleury sliding down the ice.....
but that hatred fueled anticipation of "next time". I waited a whole year, just to say, "so there".
I remember watching Risebrough shred McSorleys jersey in the penalty box, and wanting to meet him face to face one day.
I remember reading sports pages where athletes are challenging each other in parking lots and hallways instead of having beers together.
I want my league to create players like Stevens, Lindros, Messier, Marchment and so many others who you loved on your team and hated on others, and who didnt blink an ounce of sympathy of they happened to knock someone out cold.
That is what being a fan is, it is to feel and live every moment, with "my" team. Not your team, not our team, but my team.
That is what hockey brings, that no other sport does, the emotional connection to a team and its players and I resent a socially conscious media that has taken an incredibly skilled athlete like Crosby and turned him into a media robot, spouting cliches and never turning a hair the wrong way. I want to see Crosby pissed off and lose it.
I know many will criticize me as a dinosaur but in my day, that feeling that the fans felt last night, happened a hell of a lot more often than it does now.
Sorry for the rant.
January 25 2013, 12:25PM
For his next big goal, Yakupov will celebrate by driving the Zamboni into the Chapter's on Whyte Ave! Let the destruction begin!
While it's difficult to admit it, I almost cried when Yak scored. After all the bullsh!t that the Oilers (well, both teams) endured in the 59:55 of regulation, that goal immediately burst the dam of emotion that I had beaverishly built in trying to maintain my sanity.
If I was almost overcome with emotion while sitting alone watching it on TV, I can't imagine even being there, let alone being the guy who scored the goal. If anyone can't see why Nail was a little excited, they should prick themselves in the finger to see what comes out.
Even with an extra glass of celebratory wine after the OT win, I was so abuzz with excitement that I didn't fall asleep for several hours.
So enjoy it lads. As quickly as that goal went in, you need to forget that game and screw your heads on straight - for a grumbly opponent awaits your arrival in their barn on Saturday.
A flawed but very exciting game...anyone who thinks Yakupov was out of line needs a heart transplant.
Hockey needs more of that...not less.
Calgary has added both Cervenka and Hudler to their lineup for tomorrow night's game so they should be a tough opponent considering how well they played in Vancouver.
January 25 2013, 10:48PM
We'll see.
Stop whining.
DSF rubs his forehead in consternation... The world which seemed so right only a few short days ago has turned upside down.
The Wild haven't sky rocketed to the top, the Canucks are struggling and the Kings, oh the Kings...
All his many hours of carefully studying the statistics, painfully modeling every possible play, goal and game; the hours upon hours spent crafting the perfect NHL model.
Yet none of it was working....
Staring at Mr.Piddles he asks the question, is it worth it? How could I be so wrong!?!
Mr.Piddles replies with a lazy long look while letting out a soft purr in the hopes DSF would share a precious Cheeto or two; but deigns not to answer DSF's query.
Grumbling angrily, DSF lets his gaze rest on his trophy case; a beautiful monument to all he has achieved in life! Ranging from 7th place in the science fair to a participation ribbon for having once ran 100m.
Obviously I cannot be wrong! Someone who has achieved as many participation accolades as I have simply cannot be wrong!
The realization steals over his consciousness, he couldn't possibly be wrong; its just simply the world isn't right!
He almost jumps with glee, yelling upstairs to Mother he requests a late night snack! For if the world isn't right, there is only one thing to do! Show those that are currently happy with their team how wrong they will be once the world corrects itself; for this can only be temporary, he has the statistics and advanced mathematics to prove it!
Settling down in front of the internet he prepares himself, although his sacrifice may not be appreciated; he will carry on and save those poor fools from their own misplaced jubilation.
You stop whining too.
Stop posting.
January 25 2013, 12:16PM
"Contrast that scenario with Yakupov scoring THAT goal in front of THAT crowd.
A hero was born last night."
Will you think less of me if I say that I teared up reading this part?
Watching a tool ex Oiler like Stoll make snide comments about Yakupov's celebration made the disaster of the last 5 years completely worthwhile.
Haters gon' hate.
Not whining dumbass. One has nothing to do with the other. Are you saying that just because the refs missed a penalty call it is also alright to screw up a goal call for the other team? If that is the case then maybe no goals should ever count because there are lots of missed penalties in every game, by every team. I asked whether the NHL had commented on whether they thought the right call had been made. Maybe try reading the post and understand what is written before adding your obnoxious, know it all answers.
Running dry on material, are you?
Is it just me...or is the entire city just dying to fall in love with this team and have something special for many years to come :)
One of my favourite articles I've ever seen on the Nation, Wanye. I was there, 12 rows away from Yak as he put his head in his hands and was overcome with what had just happened. We screamed his name for a solid three minutes. This is, as you said, the stuff legends are made of. I didn't throw any garbage on the ice, but it's only because I didn't have any. People can call us classless, but when you witness referees literally stealing the game away from your team, you do what gotta do to let them know we will not be denied. This is it. This is the turnaround we've all been waiting for. We beat the Champs. We witnessed Eberle and Nuge tie the game with a minute left, then have that be taken from them. So what did Justin, Taylor, and Nail do? They went and reclaimed victory. "WE CLAIMED VICTORY!" - Ray Lewis, last night, while watching TSN
January 25 2013, 12:24PM
If that doesnt get you pumped up about this team, I dont know what will. Yak city b**** Yak Yak City...
January 25 2013, 12:33PM
I know this is YAK lovefest with sprinkles of Eb hearts being dashed around, but I have to say that Dubes looked good last night and Shultz, Hall, Ebs and Gagne have 3 points in 3 games. I know it is a small sample size, but getting your best players off to a good start is exactly what this young team needs.
January 25 2013, 12:52PM
Reading this article may have moved me to tears. As fans, this is what we've put in our time for. Go Oilers!
Seems to me Mark Fistric has a pretty good handle on the Yak City photoshop article. Maybe more people would post up those gems if there were...sayyyy...an OILERS NATION ART GALLERY with Facebook and Twitter links.
Nah. That's just stupid.
His celebration accurately displayed the emotion of all fans either in the building or watching the game. THis was better then the Hemsky come back because we won in overtime, and we won against all odds against our team. I don't know if this continues, but playing with emotion and a ravenous hunger to win is something this team has been missing for a while.
While it's difficult to admit it, I almost cried when Yak scored. After all the bullsh!t that the Oilers (well, both teams) endured in the 59:55 of regulation, that goal immediately burst the dam of emotion that I had beaverishly built in trying to maintain my sanity.
If I was almost overcome with emotion while sitting alone watching it on TV, I can't imagine even being there, let alone being the guy who scored the goal. If anyone can't see why Nail was a little excited, they should prick themselves in the finger to see what comes out.
Even with an extra glass of celebratory wine after the OT win, I was so abuzz with excitement that I didn't fall asleep for several hours.
So enjoy it lads. As quickly as that goal went in, you need to forget that game and screw your heads on straight - for a grumbly opponent awaits your arrival in their barn on Saturday.
January 25 2013, 02:06PM
Steven Stamkos thinks that celebration was completely classless.
Until he does it 3 months later.
January 25 2013, 10:13PM
Gagner cross checked Doughty just before the goal was scored.
Refs didn't call it.
Stop whining.
Gags is 5'11 195lbs, Doughty is 6'2 220 lbs. He fell pretty easy, Brown fell pretty easy a couple of times too.
Clyde Frog--I'm glad you're writing again. I bet Big Mouth leaves the computer alone now. Excellent work once again.
Old Soldier--I love your passion, comments and convictions. Thanks for letting us meet you tonight. Thank you for all you have done for Canadians. God Bless you sir.
Didn't nuge score the called back goal?
Wanye misses home opener for "business matters" and we get our asses kicked.
Wanye goes to the game, crushes Rexall crack beers and live tweets. And what happens? All h3ll breaks loose in the most amazing Oilers win in recent memory.
Coincidence? I THINK NOT
January 25 2013, 12:37PM
I think Stoll made those comments because he could in no way score a goal like that to save his life.
It's not like Yakupov is going to celebrate like that every time. In fact his celebration of his first goal was very appropriate. I agree with the majority opinion. It was a very emotional moment and he genuinely reacted in such an intense situation. Suck it up people, it's rather nice to see emotion in pro sports since the pro league head offices across North America have decided to make athletes act like dial tones. I mean look at Dion Phaneuf, who in their right mind would want to interview or watch an interview by him?
January 25 2013, 12:47PM
The burden of trying to top an awesome start to the weekend (last night) must be overwhelming.
Oilersnation awaits this much anticipated GDB 4 Wanye. Greatness awaits your arrival.
Flamesnaion must feel it twisting in their gut already. Is it done yet, can they move that game up to this evening?
A game for the ages.
Hope it is the TSN turning point on the dark ages and we are entering a new enlightened time.
New arena, new winning team.
January 25 2013, 01:11PM
I seriously think I was having anxiety attacks last night watching the game. I haven't watched a game that entertaining in a long long time. I hope there is much more of that to come. God help us when we make the playoffs and YakCity keeps scoring goals like this.
January 25 2013, 04:03PM
Thanks folks, I tend to ramble at times, but some of the criticism leveled at a kid who is doing his best to please his fans.....really rankled me.
When I saw Yak sliding down the ice, I saw a kid who thought he "did good". I didnt see anything selfish, I saw someone trying to share his joy with us....his fans.
I will admit, my version of sportsmanship is not giving that extra shot when the linesman is holding you, and ends about there.
I am not a fan of handshakes after playoff series, I want the players to hate losing as much as I do, and I dont think sportsmanship has anything to do with it. I can guarantee you I never shook hands with anyone I ever stared over a sandbag at, no matter how much I respected him, he was still the enemy.
I think as a former soldier, my views of being a part of a team liken back to the days of "the boys on the bus". When we know (or think) we are better than you, and we dont give a crap what you think, and dont piss us off because it will only make it worse for you. What made the Oilers so special back then....the fact everyone, and I mean everyone hated and feared us.
And I am beginning to see that again.
I see this young group of players being assembled reminding me so much of a group of piss and vinegar recruits who after struggling through the rigors and pain of training and excersizes, finally starting to gel into an elite unit that feels it can take on any comers and come out ahead.
So thanks for humouring the old boy folks, appreciate the comments, but I still have enough steel in my spine to stand up for the boys.
Ps...as for Crosby, I didnt mean to infer that he doesnt compete....absolutely he does. But is there a better example of a "corporate" player, someone who is programmed to say and do the right things all the time....maybe I am wrong.
@Old Soldier
Wow. I couldn't have said it better. I want that on my tombstone. Monday night, Section 210, Row 29, Seat 15. Let me buy you a beer and shake your hand fine sir.
Yakaty - Yak, please come back.! Theme of tonights game is " lets call penalties that have never been called before, should be some fun". well it was, after all there are over 200 rules in the book , so its kind of boring calling the same stuff night after night.
Great to see the Kid celebrate, better that than someone like Carter, who looks like forgot to take his Prozac.
January 25 2013, 12:37PM
When I woke up this morning, still basking in the glow of last night's near riot/sign from Heaven/entertainment extravaganza, there was no way I could conceive of for The Nation to find 14 MORE adorable.
THIS is why Wanye is The Leader.
*slow clap/SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEE!*
January 25 2013, 12:54PM
"The emotion of the evening, the blown call, the lingering frustration with the lockout. It all melted away as 64 slid blue line to blue line with all of the OilersNation around the world sliding in spirit with him."
This times a x 1000.
And the whole team played well. One big gaff by Schultz, but otherwise a rock solid game from the whole team.
What's Stoll going to say? "Yeah, we thought it was pretty funny." No. No hockey player who was ever scored on and had the celebration rubbed in their faces even a little thought it was cool. Hell, i'm a pacifist and I almost cracked a stick off over a buddy's face after he dove in from of our bench after scoring a playoff series winning goal (in a beer league) a few years ago.
My thought on Yak's celebration... what's he going to do if he ever scores an OT goal or a series winner? He'll probably just explode.
January 25 2013, 01:11PM
It's crazy that instigator visor rule but I'm almost certain Petrell got busted for that once last season. Data heads out there can confirm this.
While I'm on the topic, aren't visors mandatory for new players now? Once all the visorless players retire isn't this penalty going to have to be handed out for EVERY fight?
I was watching last night with an LA fan in Vancouver so it was doubly sweet watching justice served Yak City style!
January 25 2013, 01:13PM
Wayne-Amazing article.
The Pure Raw Emotion and Love Of The Game this kid plays with is something that has been missing from the game of hockey for many years. He is Unrelenting and always going for the kill. He may just be my favorite players. Keep the Yak coming PLEASE. I also want to throw mad props out to Kruger last night. He showed his emotion(in controlled fashion might I add) as well, there is no denying his passion and love of the game. I'm honored to have him leading this team.
January 25 2013, 01:27PM
...what's 'celly' ?
January 25 2013, 01:28PM
I love Eberle with every fiber of my being, but man he's got some serious competition for my favorite Oiler coming up FAST! WELCOME TO NEW YAK CITY!
January 25 2013, 01:31PM
"While I'm on the topic, aren't visors mandatory for new players now? Once all the visorless players retire isn't this penalty going to have to be handed out for EVERY fight?"
I was saying last night that this rule looks like a thinly veiled attempt by the league to slowly weed fighting out completely.
January 25 2013, 01:41PM
...what's 'celly' ?
...it's the end of civilization.
Or, apparently.
Steven Stamkos thinks that celebration was completely classless.
January 25 2013, 02:09PM
@Gong Show
Ya well he looks like a Nazi now that's classless but you don't see us bitching about it.
Poor Dave Lumley
@Old Soldier
Best post I've read in years.
January 25 2013, 05:41PM
Here's the deal about "excessive celebrations", using two pretty well known examples.
Fleury sliding all over the beloved oil drop in Game 6: Didn't go so well for that little sack of crap in Game 7, did it?
Terrell Owens dancing on the star at old Texas Stadium one too many times: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdDQpqY5OTI
The point is, if you're a player, and it bothers you that some guy is celebrating too much at your expense... DO something about it. Either layeth the smacketh down, as George Teague did to T.O., or bide your time and end the a-hole in question's season by ripping game 7 in his barn. Don't whine like a little girl who just had her first bicycle stolen and say how "wrong" it is to have too much fun, because, we, the fans, in general, love to see that stuff. If it's BY our team, it's incredibly sweet. If it's AGAINST our team... so much the better, so sweeter the revenge.
January 25 2013, 06:21PM
Old Soldier. Thanks for sharing the memories. You missed the satisfaction of Mac T yanking Harvey the Hound's guts out by his tongue right in the Saddledome. The Flames mascot defiled right in their own home. Makes me well up just thinking about it. Sweet satisfaction!
@Old Soldier
Great post young whippersnapper.
And here I thought you young people couldn't write :)
Oh, and...get off my lawn :)


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Y'all, that's not Rhett Butler. It's Carlton from "Fresh Prince of Bel Air".
I am sooo behind. I am so sorry. Thank you for your prayers and I am so very sorry for your lost.
(And I said the word "so", including one emphasized misspelled one, as well as starting this sentence with "and", and including too many commas. I apologize to your grammar right now).
I was cracking up - thinking to myself, "Girl, that ain't no Rhett! That's Carlton!" :)
Frankly, my Dear, I don't give a damn.... *snort*
Well maybe I do a little, BUTT!!!! I couldn't resist.... :)
You must drive really fast honey. Sorry you slowed down long enough to figure it out. Ignorance is bliss.
Haha, that is exactly who I thought it was!
I hope life settles down soon for you!
Now that's funny!
So sorry about your grandmother, too.
If it's any consolation- I thought it was Rhett too...but then I live in Savannah, Ga.
Hahaha Thanks so much for the Friday giggle...hopped over from the Never growing old blog hop- nice to meet you!
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What began as a few dozen apple trees for family and friends in 1975, evolved to what it is today - Lang's Orchard. we wanted an "old-fashioned orchard." We recalled coming out of the city and going out to the country to just pick apples! We're happy to provide that experience to visitors and families. .
The Laughing Cat Antiques Shop is the purrfect place to find that vintage treasure, your own personal key to the past! We have 17 dealers here to make sure you have plenty to choose from. you will find vintage Indian jewelry as well as rhinestone and sterling. Come in, walk down memory lane, and see our eclectic mix of antiques, rare antique post office items, depression glass, antique dolls, advertising signs, and Victorian children's items. We also have a primitives room for you, featuring the most fantastic American primitives...a must see!
Recognizing downtown Crystal Lake's need for a gourmet food shop, Le Petit Marché opened in March of 2005, offering not only baked goods but the first and finest selection of wines in the historic downtown area. Le Petit Marché quickly became a favorite gathering place for patrons of the arts (heading to the Raue Center for a performance) and fine food alike. It has continued to evolve and thrive with the passing years, introducing catering services, open microphone performances, specialty wine tastings and more than forty specialty cheeses from around the world.
CITY:Crystal Lake
Family owned since 1922. Shoes and clothing for the whole family. Name brand as well as some unusual items.
Antiques and fine furniture, restoration, refinishing, repair, rushing, caning, spindles, and hand stripping. Complete restoration service. Eight shops and restaurants nearby. Spend a day in Hebron.
Family owned and operated paint, wallpaper and window treatment business. Come to the decorating center where our customers are the kings. Custom stain & paint matching and personal direction for beautiful walls and windows.
Your sweet tooth is sure to be on alert at Long Grove Confectionary Co. Watch homemade fudge getting made as thick layers of sweet goodness fold into large vats. Inhale the sugary goodness of the famed cocoa concoctions as soon as you walk inside. At Long Grove, the old fashioned confectionary is alive and well, and smelling oh so good.
CITY:Buffalo Grove
Long Grove Confectionery Nut and Candy Factory Store
The former Nut & Candy House is now the Long Grove Confectionery's Factory Store. Along with the store's original kinds of fresh roasted and raw nuts, chocolates, chocolate covered nuts, yogurt covered items, snack mixes and assorted candies, the store will also feature Long Grove Confectionery's famous hand-made chocolates. Bulk, bagged or gift packed items also available.
The oldest and largest continuously operating winery in Illinois producing more than 50 varietals and 25,000 cases of award-winning wines each year. Come in for a tour and tasting to experience the finest vintages, gourmet cuisine, and luxurious lodging. Tasting room and gift shop open daily. Complimentary tours on weekends. Gift shop featuring wine-related items, specialty gift baskets, glassware, and elegant home decor. Visit our website for events throughout the year including our renowned Oktoberfest.
Welcome to Lynfred Winery Wheeling, a satellite location for Illinois' oldest and largest, continually-operating winery. Since 1979, Lynfred Winery has been offering guests with great wine, food and lodging. We offer wine tastings, flights, and bottles every day of the week. We have received numerous awards for our wine, and we have countless events that go on throughout the year at the winery. We also have a variety of gift and gourmet food items.
Great shopping, dining and professional services are waiting for you in our picture-perfect downtown. Enjoy the turn-of-the-century buildings along Milwaukee Avenue or relax among the roses in Cook Park. Downtown Libertyville is a delightfully unique shopping and dining experience. With over 70 shops, boutiques, and restaurants, it's why we say "spend an hour, spend a day!"
Massage Envy Lake Zurich specializes in therapeutic massage. We have a full staff of Illinois licensed, nationally certified therapists who perform a variety of different modalities: Swedish, deep tissue, reflexology, sports, pregnancy and injury massage, to name a few. Our introductory rate of $39 can't be beat. Be sure to ask about our wellness program that makes massage affordable for everyone!
CITY:Lake Zurich
Material Girl Fabric Shop located in downtown Crystal Lake, formerly The Fabric Shop, features fresh and modern fabric designers such as Anthology, Free Spirit, Westminster Including: Amy Butler, Kaffe Fawcett, Riley Blake, Alexander Henry, Michael Miller - Including Anna Griffin, Moda, Henry Glass, Kaufman, Hoffman and more. We offer an extensive variety of fabrics, trims and notions for Crystal Lake and the surrounding McHenry County area. In addition, we continue to add more fabric lines and designers such as RJR, Batik Textiles, Red Rooster, Andover, Art Gallery, Lecien, Clothworks, Dunroven House, James Thompson & Co., Marcus Fabrics, Oilcloth, Intl., P & B Textiles, Quilting Treasures, Shannon Fabrics, Studio E, and Mary Flanagan Wools. We now offer Sewing Classes and Sewing Instruction right here in our Crystal Lake store. These classes will be for beginners as well as experienced sewers of all ages looking for new ideas and inspirations.
CITY:Crystal Lake
The McHenry Riverwalk connects the city's shopping, dining and entertainment districts with the Fox River.
Welcome to Meadowmoor Orchard, located at "the farm" in Woodstock, Illinois. We are a blossoming orchard specializing in homegrown apple varieties, including Honeycrisp, Fuji, Topaz, Crimson Crisp, Enterprise and SnowSweet and Sweet Sixteen. We also dabble in cherries, peaches, pears and pumpkins.
"A Million Reasons -- A Single Store!" From home decor, clothing, fashions and groceries to home improvement and more.
CITY:St. Charles
Mickey Finn's Brewery is a landmark casual social gathering place famous for handcrafted beer. Since opening in 1993 as Lake County's first brewpub, Mickey Finn's has won a trophy case full of national and international awards for their beer. The menu offers a variety of items including burgers, pizza, fish n' chips, and buffalo wings. Also enjoy seasonal outdoor dining, a huge banquet facility, carry-out food and beer, live entertainment on weekends and a diverse clientele.
Largest Asian market in the Midwest. Fresh take-out sushi available. Grocery, food court featuring seven types of Asian cuisine, bakery, ice cream parlor, travel agency, book store, and liquor store. Events and demonstrations throughout the year. Annual Bon Odori Festival in August.
CITY:Arlington Heights
This seasonal orchard offers more than 80 varieties of apples and pears. We will be opening on Saturday, September 10th! As always, we will be open on Saturdays and Sunday from 10-5 during the season unless otherwise noted. Please check here or on Facebook before you come! Days and hours may change due to weather or the current status of the ripe crop.
Morgan Christopher Salon and Spa
Hair and nail service, waxing and make-up, massage.
Open Monday thru Saturday. Fine jewelry. Custom creations.
CITY:St. Charles
At My Honey Co, we take pride in our honey. We promise you the best quality honey possible. It is natural, completely raw, and unpasteurized. We invite you to enter our special world of honey and let one of nature's finest foods sweeten your day!
One of the nation's leading fashion specialty retailers, offering an extensive selection of contemporary and classic shoes, clothing and accessories for the entire family.
We sell only products made in the United States! We offer an eclectic mix of common household items from toys to tools, glassware to garden supplies, fashions to food and so much more. When you shop at Norton's U.S.A, you help keep America working!
25,000 square feet of tropical splendor. Known for easy-to-grow orchids, flowering house plants and indoor foliage. Open year 'round.
CITY:West Dundee
Providing the unique opportunity to sample some of the freshest and finest extra virgin olive oils in the world. Extensive selection of the finest aged vinegars from Modena, Italy. Specialty green, white, rooibos and oolong teas - Tiesta Tea. Natural Rossi Pasta and Galena Garlic Co. spices, rubs and rubs that complement our oils, vinegars and teas.
Primitive and unique furniture, accessories, folk art, and collectibles.
For over 50 years, Oney's Tree Farm has been the place where family Christmas traditions begin with a hunt for the perfect tree across the rolling hills. Precut and trees to plant are also available. Owned and operated by the Peterson family, the farm offers free horse-drawn wagon rides and visits with Mrs. Claus in her North Pole house. The 1904 barn turns into a magical gift shop, bakery and hot lunch spot with the Peterson grandchildren working alongside family and friends. Custom fresh wreaths, garland and centerpieces, created by Grandma Dawn Peterson, are also available. Open the day after Thanksgiving and daily through mid-December from 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Oney's also sells homegrown trees, shrubs and perennials to the public in April and May. Tap into the Peterson family's decades of experience by bringing pictures and measurements of the landscape space for custom design services. Open spring and fall from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Boutique -- home accessories, antiques, furniture, jewelry, apparel, bath and body.
CITY:St. Charles
Legend has it that if you get close enough to touch the Paradise Mist that surrounds the Fountain of Youth, the magical feeling will be yours forever. This Paradise Mist offers relaxation areas and tropical decor allowing their guests (women, men, teens, tweens and the weary traveler) to be treated to body treatments, massages, facials, nail treatments along with make-up and hair styling away from the daily grind. Come experience the Paradise Mist located inside the Keylime Cove Indoor Waterpark Resort!
At Patyk's Farm Market and Greenhouse, you will experience a true "working farm." Freshly harvested, homegrown produce, handmade milk soap, farm fresh eggs, friendly farm animals, and beautiful flowers can be found on our little mom and pop farm. A growing variety of produce is harvested from our fields. Even the expertly crafted, decorative gourds that we display, courtesy of Outta My Gourd, were originally grown on our Hebron Prairie soil! We compliment our products only with the tastiest apples from Haf's Road Apple Orchard and the sweetest berries and peaches from Michigan. May 1st is always opening day for our greenhouse, which will be overflowing with colorful, blossoming annuals and perennials, sweet scented herbs, and ready-for-your-garden vegetable plants. Gorgeous hanging baskets are the perfect gift for Mother's Day or any other celebratory occasion! We're located on East Illinois Route 173 just 3 miles west of Route 12 in Richmond or 4 miles east of Route 47 in Hebron. Look for the big red barn and Patyk's welcoming entrance. Whether you're out for a drive in the country, antiquing in Richmond or Hebron, enjoying Lake Geneva, apple picking at a nearby orchard, or just looking for a genuine, honest to goodness small farm visit, stop by Patyk's Farm Market and Greenhouse. We'd love to get to know you!
Chicagolands most creative hot glass artisan studio. Glass that glows in the dark that uses phosphorus materials. Shop for unique ready made pieces or take a class and make your own. We are great for interactive special events and parties! We can custom create many different shapes, colors for decoration or to display awards and memorials.
Pickard China ranks among the finest china made anywhere in the world. The same painstaking craftsmanship and skilled handwork necessary to produce top quality ware has not changed through four generations. Each piece of china produced in the Pickard factory passes through a minimum of 21 stages and three 100% inspections, and is handled by Pickard employees averaging 18 years on the job.
Selling cut-your-own Christmas trees since 1973, this farm has thousands of trees to choose from, including Scotch Pine and Colorado Spruce, all organically grown and pruned by hand. There are tractor rides out to the trees, plus shaking and bailing are free.
Specializing in vintage clothing, jewelry, china, accessories and books.
We sell used and new sporting goods of all kinds. Buy, trade or consign customer equipment in a fun and friendly environment. Open daily.
CITY:St. Charles
Nautical binnacles, sextants, ship models, barometers, blown glass, kaleidoscopes, fog horns, compasses, Chelsea clocks, Bulova, Janmark and more.
Prairie Avenue Antiques & The Tack Exchange
Prairie Avenue Antiques is housed in a turn-of-the-century former Feed & Dry Goods store located on the corner of Rt 47 & Prairie Ave in quaint Hebron, IL. This is a multi dealer shop with a wide range of very attractively priced antiques, furniture and collectibles. New old things are added every day so there is an ever changing array ranging from fine crystal, silver, stained glass, etc to rough primitives, to tools, jewelry, kitchen items, etc. One could furnish a home from bare walls or just add that special piece to an established home! Consignment sale and out right purchase of your unwanted treasures is also possible.
Our small family-run business is celebrating over 20 years of bringing your family the delights of the autumn harvest. Apple picking is a great way to spend a crisp autumn day with friends and family. We planted our first 100 apple trees in 1996. Since then we have planted an additional 1900 trees.
Open daily. A shop of home furnishings.
CITY:St. Charles
Antiques, home decor, one-of-a-kind architectural pieces and unique gift items.
CITY:West Dundee
Italian Market & Deli serving authentic homemade Italian recipes daily. The full deli offers sandwiches, salads, soups, pizza, fresh bread, and an Italian bakery. Also enjoy shopping the specialty grocery store's olive oils, pesto, gift baskets and many Italian favorites.
CITY:Lake Forest
An 1847 Blacksmith and Wagonmaker's shop featuring two floors of country pine, oak, walnut, mahogany furniture and accessories. Some architectural artifacts.
CITY:Crystal Lake
Specializing in garden flowers and supplies, jams, specialty foods, home grown produce, u-pick field, pumpkins, fall family fun activities.
This independently-owned, hometown bookstore offers a great selection of best sellers and local favorites with a knowledgeable staff who will help you choose the perfect read. The store also includes a selection of toys, an old-fashioned candy counter and many local gift items. Located in the Historic Woodstock Square.
Come to our quaint village of shops, filled with quality antiques and fine accent pieces for your home.
CITY:Crystal Lake
Resolution Spa & Wellness Center
Relax your body, mellow your mind, and refresh your spirit in our Resolution Spa & Wellness Center. Whether you wish to de-stress after an important business meeting or unwind following a fun-filled day of shopping, take a breath in this delightful tranquil space at Hilton Chicago/Indian Lakes Resort.
Richardson Adventure Farm and Corn Maze
Home of the World's Largest Corn Maze! Theres lots to do for all ages -- slides, pedal carts, jumping pillows, a carousel, wagon rides, pig races, and a 50 tall observation tower. For an additional charge, there are pumpkins of all shapes and colors, a train ride, petting zoo, zipline, zorbing, concessions, fresh donuts, fudge, kettle corn, and more! There are 2 kids game trails where parents can take their kids into the big maze, and not get lost! Or, find all of the checkpoints and earn a beautiful, full color certificate. Open until 11pm on Fridays and Saturdays for corn-mazing at night and sitting around a campfire with hot chocolate! Reserve a campfire spot as a base camp for your group!
CITY:Spring Grove
We are a quaint little village where you can enjoy a day or two of shopping for antiques, confectionery, and fine restaurants. Also bike, walk, or ski on the recreation path.
Indoor flea market (one of the largest in northern Illinois). Old and new merchandise including home improvement materials, furniture, used appliances, tools, dishes, clothing, jewelry, books, and more. Weekends only!
Escape for the ordinary! A blend of dealers featuring quality, affordable American and English antiques including oak, pine, walnut & mahogany, quilts, china, glassware & unusual antique accessories.
Ridgefield Antique Dealers Assc.
Several antique shops located in a quaint rural setting. All shops are within walking distance.
CITY:Crystal Lake
Native American art and antiquities including Navajo weavings, Pueblo pottery, sculptures by Cliff Fragua, and work by other Plains Native American artists.
CITY:East Dundee
Creating fine chocolate candies since 1986. The landmark Teepee style building is your first clue that is not your ordinary candy store. Enjoy fine homemade and handipped chocolates and candies with the finest chocolate covered strawberries to be found. Enjoy an extensive collection of retro candies too.
Full service teleflora shop. Fresh floral arrangements designed daily. Planters, floor plants, mylar balloons, fruit baskets, stuffed animals and greeting cards.
CITY:West Dundee
Select consignment and antique store. Everything for the home and garden.
CITY:St. Charles
Bike types: Road, Tri, Mountain, Cross and Comfort Bikes. They sell all accessories -- shoes, helmets, apparel, etc. They rent bikes, sell bikes on consignment and do all types of repairs. This is a one-stop shop for all your needs.
CITY:St. Charles
Select consignment, antique store with items for home, garden and more.
CITY:St. Charles
A complete line of fine antiques, lighting, furniture, military, tools, linen, china, silver and dolls.
Shop more than 140 retail and specialty stores.
Stade's Farm & Market is located in scenic McHenry County in Northeastern Illinois, approximately 50 miles from Chicago. We produce 2,200 acres of crops that range from traditional corn and soybeans to specialty crops including many fruits and vegetables commonly grown in Northern Illinois. Through our own farm market, we sell our fresh fruits and vegetables directly to consumers in our local area. Our goal is to provide our customers with the finest quality produce possible.
Thirty-five unique gift, antique and specialty shops and cafe.
Unique showroom & warehouse sprawls over an impressive 50,000 square foot inside the historical Starline building, which is the perfect showroom for their pieces. With the outside of the building encased with climbing ivy, huge skylights, and old wooden beams and floors, their products feel at home here. Shop a vast collection of home and garden decor featuring arbors, gazebos, trellis, planters, wall baskets, chandeliers, statuary, antiques, cast iron and more.
Practical and stylish home and garden products for today's changing lifestyles!
A hybrid between a discount and a department store. Apparel for men, women, children, gifts and accessories.
CITY:St. Charles
Stratford Square Mall - Bloomingdale
Stratford Square Mall is a two-level enclosed super-regional shopping center located in the western suburb of Bloomingdale. The center hosts 6 anchor department stores and more than 160 specialty shops.
Discount Retail Shopping/Grocery.
CITY:St. Charles
Find u-pick asparagus, strawberries, tomatoes and pumpkins. Roadside produce includes sweet corn, muskmelons, peppers and pumpkins. Susie's hosts a Strawberry Festival every June.
CITY:Garden Prairie
Hair and nail service, esthetics, spa body treatments, bridal services, massage therapy.
A three floor antique mall with all manner of antiques.
The Arboretum of South Barrington
The Arboretum is South Barrington's newest and most exciting place to shop, dine and play. The open-air center is named for the lush treescapes and gardens of its landscape, and for the large tree farm that formerly stood on the site. An upscale mix of shops, restaurants and entertainment venues including iPic Theaters, the ultimate cinema experience and a new way to go to the movies; L.L.Bean's first Midwest outdoor gear and apparel store and the incomparable Pinstripes Bowling/Bocce/Bistro.
CITY:South Barrington


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Virgin Blue Increases Launceston Services By 100%29/07/2004
Year Round Launceston - Sydney Flights
Extra Launceston - Melbourne Services
Virgin Blue has announced it will ramp up services between Launceston and the mainland with year round daily direct flights to Sydney commencing 4 September, as well as adding an additional afternoon service to Melbourne from 5 September.
The new and improved schedule represents a 100% increase in capacity with the airline effectively doubling the number of services and destinations to and from Launceston.
Following strong backing from the people of Tasmania, the service-minded low fare airline has taken the concerns of business travellers seriously and remains committed to boosting services to regions that clearly require a serious, quality jet service.
Virgin Blue's customer-friendly check-in, boarding and seating policies is an added bonus for Guests who don't want to be forced to choose between low fares and great service.
Virgin Blue spokeswoman, Amanda Bolger, said, "We are delighted to be bringing more good news in the way of additional services and excellent connecting fare options to the travelling public of Tasmania, especially at a time when it is most needed.
"Virgin Blue first introduced a seasonal non-stop service between Launceston and Sydney in December 2002 and the popularity of the route has given Virgin Blue the confidence to commit to continuing the flights every day of the year."
She continued, "What we've found is that when you offer the right price and quality service, people will travel anytime of the year. Support for all our current services has been consistently strong so it was a natural decision for us to cater for the growing demand and, in return, support the region that supports low fare competition".
"If we continue to see strength in the market we will certainly consider committing even more services between Tasmania and the mainland," she added.
As well as benefiting the travelling public, the new daily services are expected to boost tourism to the region with affordable direct flights making Tassie a perfect choice for holiday-makers keen to enjoy spectacular wilderness and wildlife, sample some fine ales and wines, or indulge in the island's world class seafood.
The much improved schedule will also give Tasmanian travellers the freedom to travel further afield with Virgin Blue's convenient through-fare connections to Brisbane, Gold Coast, Cairns, Darwin and the Sunshine Coast (via Sydney) and Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Canberra and the Gold Coast (via Melbourne).
Virgin Blue will operate its award winning service on the most modern and comfortable jets flying across Bass Strait with its fleet of Boeing 737's, adding more than 2200 seats a week in each direction.
Everyday fares between Launceston and Sydney start from $95* one-way on the net, with $305* one way on the net Flexi-Saver.
For the convenience of both business and leisure travellers the new service is scheduled for a mid-morning departure from Sydney and early afternoon return from Launceston.
The improved schedule to Melbourne has been designed to meet the needs of all travellers, but especially Tasmania's business community who have been asking for more convenient morning and afternoon departures to the Victorian capital.
From 5 September the three weekday services to Melbourne will depart Launceston Monday – Friday at 6.15am, 10.00am and 4.15pm before turning around and arriving back in Launie at 9.30am, 3.45pm and 8.55pm.
The multi-award winning low far airline will also add extra services during the peak travel school holiday period, above and beyond the three existing services.
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* All fares are for flights booked on the Internet. $10 more by phone. Fares are subject to availability and may not be available on all flights or peak days.


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Hey this is not about me saying people having two fruits is possible or not possible.
This thread is just for fun. If u could have any two fruits together what 2 would they be and PLEASE explain why u would put those two together.
I would do Marco's phoenix and the Flare-Flare Fruit
because then he has the ultimate regenerate power since and then he has the blue fire which seems to be able to take the magma power and then u can have complete control over fire since it seems marco can only be on fire not control.
But again this is just for fun, if u want to point out some flaws to the combations that are put on go a head but please don't get into a huge argument