2013 Stanley Cup Analytical Preview

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With the Chicago Blackhawks winning last night in double overtime, the 2013 Stanley Cup is now set. The president winning Blackhawks will face the Boston Bruins for sports greatest trophy. While the path that both teams took to get to this point did not go as planned, I for one am not surprised that these are the two teams remaining. Boston and Chicago spent the whole year in the Mic’d Up Power Rankings with both teams spending most of the season in the top 5. While Mic’d Up will have an in depth breakdown of the series on episode 24, I thought I would take the time to collect some stats leading up to series opening or Wednesday. Most stats are from @TH2NSTATSGUY twitter page. If you are nerdy like I am, I recommend giving him a follow. Continue reading →

Brian Beauchamp is Mic’d Up

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Brian Beauchamp is a professional MMA referee and judge from Toronto, Ontario. He has worked in China, India, Afghanistan just to name a few. Brian has also worked extensively here in Alberta and is in Red Deer for the Havoc FC 2 event this weekend. Brian has worked  for Bellator, Maximum Fighting Championship, Super Fight League, Aggression, King of the Cage and other various organizations.

His Martial Arts background includes a double black belt in both Judo and BJJ. He was a former member of the Canadian National Judo Team and won a gold medal at the 2012 IBJJF World Championships. He is a regular contributor for Sportsnet.ca, giving an insider’s perspective on the world of MMA.

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Mic’d Up Episode 21

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Andrew and Chris are in a new location for episode 21. They recap round 1 of the NHL and give live updates of the Leafs vs Bruins game 7. They review the NHL award nominations. A breakdown of round 1 of the NBA finals. A new segment makes it debut on episode 21 called MLB game of the week. Chris and Andrew will preview the Sunday night game. Continue reading →

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Sunday Night Baseball Preview – Angels vs White Sox

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To call the Los Angeles Angels a team that is underachieving would be an understatement. For a team that boasts the top 2 free agent signings over past two seasons, the best young player in the game (arguably), and one of the better rotations in the American League sitting 4th in the West with a 14-22 record is simply unacceptable.

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Chris and his Muy Thai story from Thailand

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When one of our good friends invited my wife Jenn and I to join him on his vacation to Thailand, it was an offer we could not refuse. Once we booked everything and knew the dates, one of the first things I researched was how to attend a Muy Thai fight in Bangkok. Being a big MMA fan I knew I could not pass this opportunity up. My real concern was how to convince Dan and Jenn to spend 2000 Baht or ~$66. Luckily all the reviews we read promised a very fun and authentic experience. They did however warn of scams to get you better seats.

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Mic’d Up Episode 14

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Chris and Andrew sit down in the Mic’d Up Studios and talk the week in Sports. Week 6 Power Rankings are revealed with not  much change at the top, visors, Blackhawks and streaking at hockey games. World Baseball Classic results, Spring Training Records, and the Miami Heat are just a few other topics featured this week.

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Andrew’s 2014 Canadian Men’s Olympic Roster Projection

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Well, I couldn’t just sit by and stare at Chris’ projection picks for the 2014 squad. I had to get in on this action and quite frankly, build the Gold Medal winning team. As we are just about one year away, this lineup is obviously due to serious change. I have Iginla on the 4th line. I hope he can be productive enough to keep himself relevant and make this team in 2014. The rest of my team is really built around speed, skill and youth. Iginla, Crosby, Nash, Bowmeester, and Luongo will play the leadership roles. This is a team that is built for a repeat of the 2010 Olympic Games.

Forwards
Nash Crosby Stamkos
E.Staal Toews Perry
Benn Giroux Seguin
Hall Couture Iginla
Skinner

Defense
Keith Pietrangelo
Doughty Weber
Letang Bowmeester
T.Myers

Goalies
Price
Fleury
Luongo

 

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Chris’s 2014 Canadian Men’s Olympic Roster Projection

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This is always a fun exercise. Canada has a wealth of players and could ice two teams that would have a shot at gold. While there is a small movement to youth I still feel that you need that veteran presence and the experience of previous Olympics or international experience.

With every team Canada predictions it seems like there are always more conversation about the players that did not make the team. Some noticiable ommisions include, Iginla, Broduer, Fluery, Boyle,  Lecavalier, St. Louis, Marleau, Thornton, Skinner, Couture, Hall, Nugent-Hopkins, Myers and the list can go on and on.

Taking into consideration that large ice surface and the pressure to repeat as champions below is my team as it stands today.

Forwards

Nash

Crosby

Stamkos

Seguin

Toews

Perry

Getzlaf

Giroux

Eberle

E. Stall

Tavares

Bergeron

Richards

Defenseman

Doughty

Webber

Keith

Pietrangelo

Letang

Seabrook

M. Stall

Goalies

Price

Luongo

Ward