OTTAWA----The snowflakes tumbled past my eighth-floor window here this afternoon and I took a break from writing and strolled through this part of downtown. Kids were racing home from school, backpacks flapping. Drivers were cleaning windshields. Almost feels like Christmas. Not ready for the cold or icy sidewalks yet though.
In that spirit, I pass along this missive:
Rangers Ryan Callahan, Ryan Hollweg, Marcel Hossa, Paul Mara, Petr Prucha, Jason Strudwick and former Ranger Adam Graves will sign autographs in exchange for unwrapped toys on Tuesday, Dec. 4 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Bryant Park in Manhattan.
The annual holiday event is part of the U.S. Marine Corps' effort for Toys for Tots. Each player will provide one autograph per fan, and the players stay for about an hour each, I believe.
Former Rangers Ron Duguay, Nick Fotiu and Rod Gilbert will pose for photos and skate with fans on the pond at the park on 42nd Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenue. Admission is free and rental skates are available.
On the Senators front, it appears that Anton Volchenko, the league's leading shot blocker, is injured and out for several weeks. Perhaps the Rangers will get a few more shots through tomorrow afternoon over in Kanata.
Presumably will be venturing out agains soon for dinner, perhaps to a spot with a fire in the hearth and a game on. In the meantime, keep those cards and letters coming....
Comments (2)
You need to change the date in your entry to December 4th.
Guys, just something I felt was funny to pass along. The other night I was watching FSNY and they were doing their nightly sports recap, when they started showing the Islander Ranger game. Anyway, all of a sudden the announcer starts calling the Islanders "Icelanders". First time I have heard of an announcer calling them that. Guess it has passed on!