Friday Thoughts

Good morning to you all,

It's been a busy week. I'm not sure exactly why it's felt that way, all I know is that it's Friday and I'm happy that the weekend is here. This morning I've got a lot on my mind, and I'll share these thoughts with you as quick as possible.

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First off I want to officially announce that Julie and I will be tying the knot on June 16, 2012 in Saskatoon. We've picked a venue, and we're close to deciding on a Hall for the reception. Now that a date has been picked, the (healthy) jitters have already started to sink in.

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I want to (once again) congratulate Blair Atcheynum on the news that he will be a 2011 inductee into the Moose Jaw Warrior's Hall of Fame. If you go to the Moose Jaw Warrior's website you can find the raw audio of a three-minute interview that I conducted with Blair earlier this week. As always, Blair spoke very humbly and graciously regarding his accomplishments. I've greatly enjoyed getting to know 'Atch' over the past four seasons, and all of his success is well deserved.

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This weekend in Nipawin, SJHL Coaches and staff will gather to discuss scheduling and the SJHL's AGM will also be taking place. I will be a busy, yet productive weekend for all involved I'm sure. I'll do my best to get in touch with Ken Pearson Monday to see what was discussed.

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The La Ronge Ice Wolves have signed Bob Beatty to a five-year contract extension. Cudos to the La Ronge Ice Wolve's organization, and to Beatty himself for his recent accomplishments. Obviously Beatty is a tremendous fit for the Ice Wolves, and I think p it speaks volumes about both sides that they were able to get a deal done of this magnitude. Job security is a difficult thing for a coach in any realm of hockey to achieve, and I'm sure both sides are content as can be to have the situation settled.

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Monday is going to be a busy day due to the Wayne Pruden Memorial Golf Tournament taking place in North Battleford. I look forward to this tournament every year. A great time is always had by all, and it means a half-day of work for me. The tough part though is getting a Sports Fix completed by 10:00 AM. The show this week should be a very busy one, and I've got two confirmed guests, and a third that is looking very. promising. Once everything is official, I will update you via twitter and the blog.

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A week from today my teammates and I will be gathering at the Centennial Track in North Battleford to partiicpate in the Canadian Cancer Society's Relay for Life in North Battleford. It promises to be a very emotional 12 hours, but I'm sure it will be a very fulfilling time as well. So far I've managed to raise over $1200 and my team is hovering close to the $2000 mark. If anybody is interested in donating to our cause, you can e-mail me at danpnoc@gmail.com for more details.

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As fate would have it, Game Five of the Stanley Cup Final between Boston and Vancouver goes next Friday - The same night as Relay for Life. If the Canucks head into Game Five with a 3-1 series lead, I might just cry. I've waited a life-time to see the Vancouver Canucks win a Stanley Cup, but if there is one thing that would certainly take priority over that, it's honoring my Mother and the many others who have endured cancer. My friend Stefanie told me yesterday that, "If the Canucks do win the series in five, you can consider it a gift from your Mom." When you put it that way... In all honesty though, I'm expecting a six or a seven-game series with Vancouver winning it all.

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That's all I have for you this morning. Have a great Friday, a stellar weekend and maybe our paths will cross at some point! Take care,

DO