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Keith Tkachuk
Throwdown Lowdown – Stars @ Blues, 12-26-11
A win is always fun to get, even when it’s earned. The St. Louis Blues took the battle to the Phoenix Coyotes Friday night on a night when the Yotes honored one of the best to ever play for BOTH franchises – one Keith “Walt” Tkachuk – and came out with a 3-2 victory. Being...
Blues to Host Tribute Night for Demitra & Korolev- Updated
On November 8, 2011, the St. Louis Blues will honor former players Pavol Demitra and Igor Korolev at Scottrade Center. Both former Blues were killed in the September 7, 2011 plane crash that killed the entire Lokomotiv team. The night will feature a pre-game ceremony at 6:45 hosted by John Kelly. The ceremony will also...
“Big Walt” Elected to U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame
Earlier this week the United States Hockey Hall of Fame announced its class of 2011, and wouldn’t you know it, one of our own is on the list. Keith “Big Walt” Tkachuk is one of five members of the 2011 class that will be enshrined into the Hall later this fall. The other members that...
Saluting The No. 7s: Berenson, Unger, Mullen Tkachuk
Tonight the St. Louis Blues honor those who have donned the No. 7 with a Bluenote in front. Red Berenson, Gary Unger, Joe Mullen and Keith Tkachuk. Three of which likely predate many current Blues fans recollections and dates of birth. Here is what you need to know before you go down to Scottrade for...
Throwdown Lowdown – Thrashers @ Blues – 10-30-10
There were no fights in Thursday’s 3-0 Blues win over the Nashville Predators, but there was an incident involving quite possibly my least-favorite NHL player in the history of ever – yes, Jordin Tootoo was at it again, this time blasting Carlo “Splodeybones” Colaiacovo with a hit that should get him suspended (which obviously means...
Game Recap – Blackhawks @ Blues
After back-to-back games of giving up a 2-0 lead and losing, the Blues had something to prove coming into tonight’s game against the Chicago Blackhawks. It was also a special night as the Blues players wore pink laces tonight for the NHL’s Hockey Fights Cancer and for Mandi Schwartz, sister of 2010 first rounder by...
Breaking Down the 2010-11 Blues: Forwards
Time to continue our segment of Breaking Down the 2010-11 Blues. In part one, Jeff broke down the easiest position to figure out, the goalies. Today, I will be looking at the forwards. Lets start by taking a look at who we have left in camp? As of today, the official roster lists David Backes,...
GameBlog 4-9-10: Blues vs. Ducks
Two games in two days will end the Blues 2009-2010 season. It’s a bit premature, but it’s been an important learning experience. That learning experience continues with the callup of prospects Lars Eller and Jonas Junland. The task at hand is defeating the Ducks. Thursday night they were in Dallas for a ” fairytale” game...
Yan Stastny Recalled
The St. Louis Blues have placed Yan Stastny on re-entry waivers today in hopes of seeing him return to their roster. But Stastny must clear waivers for that to happen. Davis Payne, the Blues new head coach knows Yan Stastny very well. He afterall opted to name him captain of the Rivermen when he was...
Recap 01-02-09: Blues vs Blackhawks
Welcome to the NHL Mr. Davis Payne. She is a cruel mistress willing to take in and chew up anyone. You had her going your way for about 25 minutes, the rest…well not so much. I have to say that I saw a few things that I liked about last night’s game, that also bothered...
