So I couldn’t quite narrow down this week’s FAIL, so you get 3.  Deal with it.

1.   Well, Boston fans across the world must be really proud right now.  Apparently, after Wednesday’s Game 7 OT loss to the Washington Capitals, some Boston Bruins fans took to the Twitters to demonstrate exactly how upset they were.  Were they upset that their team didn’t win?  No, apparently they were infuriated over the color of Joel Ward’s skin.  (WARNING: There is some very vulgar language in that link.)

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Since the playoffs are here for the NHL writers we decided that this week’s Tune In Tuesday would revolve around songs associated with the Playoffs.Specifically the goal songs for each team currently in the 2011-2012 Playoffs.

1. New York Rangers

Every time Prust, Callahan and Dubinsky light the lamp at the Madison Square Garden, fans cheer along with this lovely rendition.

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With the playoffs here for the National Hockey League, all of the Aerys NHL writers teamed up to compile a list of motivational men from our playoff teams. That’s right, we are bringing you motivation from sixteen different teams. What’s not to like?

For those non-hockey fans, after this post, you will understand where our love and devotion to our teams comes from. I promise.  Two posts and 156 comments later, this is what we bring to you:

What is not to love about this 30 year old Swede? Seriously.(Henrik Lundvquist)

Starting in the East we have Henrik Lundvquist of the New York Rangers. Lundvquist is 6’1″ and 195lbs and plays for the number one team in the Eastern Conference. Through 69 games played this season he had 39 wins and 18 losses, with only 5 games needing extra minutes and was ranked among the top THREE goaltenders in the entire National Hockey League. If you don’t find that impressive, then you may want to reconsider reading the rest of this article.

Next on the hot seat we’ll take a look at Erik Karlsson of the Ottawa Senators. Granted there wasn’t a whole hell of a lot to choose from because, well, it’s the Senators. Nonetheless the man to drool over is 21-year old Norris Trophy nominee Erik Karlsson. This kid has been phenomenal this season for the Sens, leading all NHL defensemen in points with 78 as 19 of them are goals and 59 are assists. Karlsson is one of the most fluid defensemen I have ever witnessed play and isn’t bad to look at either. Take a look for yourself.

That crooked half-smile, yeah, who wouldn't die for that? (Erik Karlsson)

Moving on we shall take a look at the currently atrocious Pittsburgh Penguins. All season long they have done tremendously without their Captain Sidney Crosby, but it seems that the Playoffs presented the Penguins with their match as they went down 3-0 in the series today against Philadelphia. However, despite the efforts of the team (or lack thereof) there is one player who stands out in all Penguin fans minds. Blonde-haired, blue-eyed Jordan Staal. Seriously, what isn’t there to love about a blue-eyed blonde combination? That is genuinely almost every person’s dream. The fact that he looks good with long hair or short hair proves that he is even more perfect, especially for the sake of this post.  However, we also have to give an honorable mention to a member of the Pittsburgh Squad as Sidney Crosby‘s voluptuous rear end made the nominee board and is too fantastic to pass up. » Continue reading “Monday Morning Motivation:NHL Playoff Series”

Brace yourself. Today’s motivation is a baby. Not even kidding. I know, I know, break out the cradle robber comments.

Tyler Seguin wears number 19 for the Boston Bruins. Tyler Seguin IS 19 years old. Tyler Seguin is also incredibly adorable.

Image flickr/slidingsideways

Yes, he may be nineteen, but he is also really good at what he does. See: first career hat trick on November 5.

Allow me to present yet another item for your consideration.

Or, you know, the suits. You know how I feel about suits.

I rest my case.

You may be looking at this title, then looking at the author for this piece, and thinking to yourself, “WAIT A MINUTE. She’s not a Bruins writer.” Well, my friends, you might have forgotten, but I DID write about the Bruins. Briefly.

Through my own experiences, as well as a collaboration with my very dear friend Sarah, I bring you this week’s Tune In Tuesday.

1. Dropkick Murphys – I’m Shipping Up To Boston

There is no reason for this song to be anything but self-explanatory.

2. Wiz Khalifa – Black and Yellow

This should be obvious. Maybe it was in fact written for the Steelers, but details, amirite?! I’m not the only one. See?

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