Let the festive season continue!
Santa will be leaving the North Pole soon and will be making his much anticipated rounds.
Yippee! St. Nick is a master at keeping a secret and will not divulge information to anyone about gifts he, the reindeer and Mrs. Claus made during the past 365 days.
So, one is left to speculate what will be left under the tree for the following individuals:
RICHARD MATVICHUK – PRINCE GEORGE COUGARS HEAD COACH:
“A ladder.” This will come in handy when his team starts to climb the standings.
JOSH MASER – PRINCE GEORGE COUGARS FORWARD:
“A Teddy Bear.” This will be a friendly reminder to the Houston, BC native about that special goal he scored against Victoria on Sunday afternoon December 10th before over 4,100 fans at the CN Centre.
.@PGCougars Forward Josh Maser (@joshmaser88) showing excitement for lighting the 2017 #TeddyBearToss lamp against @victoriaroyals; donations going to @SallyAnnPG | #CityOfPG #Sports @mypgnow pic.twitter.com/xNyl06Lnyl
— Kyle Balzer (@KyleBalzer) December 10, 2017
NIC HOLOWKO – PRINCE GEORGE COUGARS FORWARD:
“A suitcase.” The 20-year-old has become an expert in traveling, currently with his fourth WHL team, and fifth junior team (including BCHL’s Coquitlam Express).
Samsonite brand would be much appreciated.
.@Holo380 welcomed by @PGCougars fans after fight with @victoriaroyals’ Jared Freadrich | #CityOfPG #Sports @mypgnow pic.twitter.com/kw478AKez3
— Kyle Balzer (@KyleBalzer) December 13, 2017
MIKE HAWES – PRINCE GEORGE SPRUCE KINGS GENERAL MANAGER:
“A calculator.” This will be useful to help count the home wins, the most ever for the team under Mike’s leadership by the Christmas break.
If you haven’t been keeping track, the Spruce Kings have the best home record in the BCHL and are 14-1-1-1 at the Rolling Mix Concrete Arena (RMCA).
TREVOR SPRAGUE – CARIBOO COUGARS GENERAL MANAGER:
“A Big Mac”. While one may think of this as a mini meal, Trevor isn’t thinking so much about food but rather a medal, preferably gold, at the 40th annual Mac’s AAA Midget Hockey Tournament, which begins Boxing Day in Calgary.
TRAVIS GREEN – VANCOUVER CANUCKS HEAD COACH:
“Ice.” Travis could use several blocks of ice to help soothe the many injuries experienced this season by the Canucks.
Pain killers would also be a welcome stocking stuffer.
Coach Green discusses the reasoning behind his line-up in San Jose. pic.twitter.com/twzCn1cRGo
— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) December 21, 2017
LORALYN MURDOCH – UNBC ATHLETICS DIRECTOR:
“A bottle of champagne.” Loralyn watched her men’s and women’s soccer teams qualify for the Canada West playoffs and now she can practically taste a playoff spot for the Timberwolves two basketball teams.
Sure, there is nearly half a season left to sort out the standings, but it is never too early to prepare the cork.
MERYETA O’DINE – PRINCE GEORGE SNOWBOARD-CROSS RACER:
“Ticket to Pyeongchang.” The 20-year-old top-ranked Canadian female on the World Cup snowboard-cross tour is closing in on a spot for the Winter Olympics in South Korea in February.
JARED YOUNG – PRINCE GEORGE BASEBALL PLAYER:
“Photo of a Cub.” This will remind the 22-year-old of his ultimate goal.
Young was selected in the 15th round, 465th overall by the Chicago Cubs this year, the highest ever pick of a Prince George player in the Major League Baseball (MLB) Draft.
SANTA CLAUS:
“Milk and cookies.” Make it chocolate please.
SEASON’S GREETINGS:
On behalf of my wife Brenda, son Lucas, daughter Lexine, son-in-law Anthony and 15-month-old grandson Camden, I would like to extend my best wishes, happy holidays and a very Merry Christmas to you and yours as well as to my co-workers, editor Kyle, contacts, acquaintances, quote rack contributors, twitter followers, readers, and, of course, friends and family.
Regardless of beliefs and convictions, let us not take anything for granted and cherish the moment of the season.
May the good times and treasures of the present become the golden memories of tomorrow.
FROM THE QUOTE RACK:
Ho! Ho! Ho! Merry Christmas!
*Santa Claus and his helpers (Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen and Rudolf)
With Christmas Eve on Sunday, and lots of shopping and preparation for the holiday, have to wonder how many NFL fans took last Sunday off. Of course no one expected the Seattle Seahawks to join them.
*Comedy writer Janice Hough of Palo Alto, California www.leftcoastsportsbabe.com
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT:
Wrestler and actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has said his daughter has a fear of mall Santa’s. I’m thinking its Claustrophobia.
*Comedy writer RJ Currie www.Sportsdeke.com
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Hartley Miller is the sports director and morning news anchor for 94.3 the Goat.
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