Friday, May 16, 2008

Playing Catch Up

Its been a long time since I've updated this, though no one reads it anyways so, its not like it matters. But in case you do heres the last months mail:

Frank Udvari
Sent: February 5, 2008
Received: April 23, 2008
Received: My two index cards and a 8 X 10 he included.

Steven Stamkos
Sent: November 27, 2007
Received: April 28, 2008
Received: My two index cards and card.

Steven Stamkos
Sent: January 7, 2008
Received: April 28 2008
Received: My three index cards.

Alexander Edler
Sent: March 3, 2008
Received: April 14, 2008
Received: My 2 index cards signed.

Guillaume Latendresse
Sent: March 3, 2008
Received: May 12, 2008
Received: My two index cards, and a Montreal Canadiens postcard he included.

John Tavares
Sent: January 25, 2008
Received: May 16, 2008
Received: One of my index cards.

I've bought a bit to add to my collection, mostly the Hall of Famers, that I hope to have in hand in the next week or two. Best of Luck!

Friday, April 4, 2008

Howie Meeker

Sent: February 5, 2008
Received: April 4, 2008

Mr. Meeker, though in his 90s did not sign my index cards that I sent but did send three signed photos: one as a leaf, one postcard type thing listing his achievements in his career, with a photo of him coaching and a "The Kid Line II" photo, which I'm deciding on whether or not to send it to Vic Lynn. An awesome success and another for my Hall of Fame collection. Thanks to Mr. Meeker.

Tuesday, April 1, 2008

Mike Fisher

Sent: March 3, 2008
Received: March 25, 2008

I wrote to Fisher in a batch of mailings, one to each Canadian team, and he quickly signed my index card, personalized "Many Blessings Rob!" after his signature "Rom 12:12". Fisher is easily someone I have always looked up to while in the NHL as an open Christian, never denying it, never afraid to make it known, or talk about it in the media. Fisher also included a card in which he signed. Another great NHL success, hopefully more to come.

Indian Ice - Top Prospect, Spitfire Great!

Received: March 25th, 2008

Back in January a e-mail to Indiana Ice head coach Charlie Skodt turned into one heck of a success in the mail. Sent via UPS, Charlie Skodt got players John Carlson (projected first round pick), commited to UMass for 2009, Matt Hoyle, a ranked goalie commited to Harvard next season, and Ian Ruel, commited to Bowling Green for 08 or 09. All three have a good chance of being selected in the NHL Draft. They all signed 5x6ish pieces of cardboard, all personalized. Also Charlie Skodt, a Windsor Spitfire great included a signed business card, which is just as exciting as the rest.

Thanks to Mr. Skodt for providing these for me and sending them via UPS when it was not needed.

Darren Reid

Received: March 11th, 2008

Not a huge success by any account but I'd like to thank the Philidelphia Phantoms for including this signed 8X10 program insert for me in a fan pack. Played 7 games for the Tampa Bay Lightning in 05-06 after a decent career in the WHL.

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

Dion Phanuef

Sent: March 3, 2008
Received: March 18, 2008
Days: 15

An awesome success for my 2nd current NHLer ever, with Dion (well the Flames organization) sending a signed postcard in the place of my cards, but I'll take it. Thanks to Dion/the Flames front office staff for turning it around so quickly.

Harley Hotchkiss

Sent: February 5, 2008
Received: March 17, 2008

Another one for the Hall of Fame area of the collection. Hotchkiss is the man who brought hockey to Calgary and allowed for the team to become what it is today, while he still owns it. Thanks Harley.