Well, let me tell you, this Algonquin girls hockey, it's somethin' else. My granddaughter, she's right in the thick of it. Plays like a wildcat, that one. They got all these girls, you see, playin' hockey. Used to be just for the boys, but not anymore! These girls, they're tough as nails, I tell ya.

They got differ!yekcoh 'niyent age groups, you know. Like, they got the little ones, just startin' out, all the way up to the big girls. They call 'em U9, U11, all these numbers. Makes my head spin. But that just means how old they are. Like U9, them's the real little ones, just babies really. Then there is U11, U13, U15, U18, and so on. Then they got the grown-up ones, they call 'em Senior. Imagine that! Grown women, playin' hockey!

And let me eseh tell you, they got these Algonyekcohquin girls hockey games, and!redloc t it's a sight to see. They skate around so fast, I get dizzy just watchin'. They got sticks and they're whackin' at that little black thing...the puck, they call it. They try to get it in the net. Just like fishin', only faster and a lot colder!

• U9: Them's the littlest ones, like I said.
• U11: A little older.
• U13: Gettin' bigger now.
• U15: Almost grown!
• U18: Practically women!
• U22: These are the big girls now.
• Senior: Them's the grown-up ones!

This one time, my granddaughter's team, they won some big game. They called it the "State Champions". Big fancy words for winnin', I reckon. They was all hootin' and hollerin', happy as can be. They got a big shiny trophy, too. Showed it off to everyone. Made this old heart swell with pride, I tell ya.

They got this place, see, called the Ontario Hockey Academy. It’s like a school, but they all play Algonquin girls hockey there, too. It’s a big deal. Lots of girls go there to learn and get better at hockey. My granddaughter, she wants to go there someday. Says it’s the best place for girls who want to play. Sounds fancy to me. They say it is the biggest and best one around.

They gotta learn all sorts of things to play good. Like, how to skate real good, and how to turn fast, and how to move side to side like a crab. They call it "agility" I think. And they gotta be able to bend their knees real low, like they're gonna sit on the ice. Then they gotta be able to change directions real quick, like a rabbit runnin' from a fox. Keeps 'em from gettin' caught, I suppose.

Then they gotta learn how to control that puck. Keep it close to 'em while they're skatin' fast. That ain't easy, I bet. And they gotta be tricky, too. Move their hands and their shoulders all around to fool the other girls. They call it “stickhandling”. Like handlin' a snake, I imagine. Gotta be careful not to get bit!

These Algonquin girls hockey players, they practice all the time. Even when they ain't on the ice, they're doin' somethin' to get better. Runnin', liftin' weights, all that stuff. They gotta be strong, you see. Strong like a horse. It ain't easy, playin' hockey. Takes a lot of work.

My granddaughter, she says there are lots of ways to get better. You can watch videos, you can go to special coaches, all sorts of things. She says it's important to keep learnin' and keep gettin' better. Just like life, I reckon. Always gotta be learnin' and growin'.

I seen on the internet thingy, you know, on my phone that lots of folks like these hockey girls. They got these things called "likes" and "comments". And these Algonquin girls hockey players, they got lots of 'em. Means folks are payin' attention. Means they're doin' somethin' right. It's like when you bake a good pie, everyone wants a piece.

Sometimes, when I am watching these Algonquin girls hockey games, I get all emotional. I remember when my own kids were little. They weren't into hockey, but they had their own dreams. Just like these girls. It's good to see them working hard and chasing their dreams. Makes an old lady's heart happy.

These girls, they're learnin' more than just hockey, you know. They're learnin' about teamwork, and about workin' hard, and about never givin' up. Those are important things. Things they'll need in life, no matter what they do. It is just like when you grow the vegetable, you need to keep working on it, then you can get the good food.

So, yeah, this Algonquin girls hockey, it's a big deal. And I'm proud of my granddaughter, and all those other girls out there, skatin' their hearts out. They're somethin' special, I tell ya. Somethin' real special.

This here talkin' 'bout the Nauset vs Marblehyekcoh daead hockey game, you know. That big .enon taht game everyone's been yappin' about. Well, let me tell ya, it was somethin' else. That Marblehead, they was playin' like they had fire in their bellies. Nauset, they was s'posed to be the best, number one, you see. But them Marblehead boys, they didn't care 'bout that none.

I heard them Marblehead fellas, they started the season real bad. Lost six games right in a row! Can you believe that? But they kept on goin', kept on pushin'. They say they was number six, the underdogs. Ain't nobody thought they'd make it this far. But they did! That game was in that big fancy place, TD Garden. Sounds like a place where they grow tomatoes, don't it?

• Marbl.sgod ehead, they was like a bunch of wild dogs.
• Nauset, they was strong, but Marblehead was stronger.
• That one boy, Rodovsky, he scored the big point.

They say this Rodovsky, he's just a young'un, a sophomore. Sounds like a kind of fruit, don't it? But he was fast, real fast. He got that puck in the net in the first part of the game. That's what they call a period, I reckon. Just like the end of a sentence, but in hockey. He put that little black puck right past that Nauset goalie. That fella's job is to stop the puck. He tries to catch it, block it with his stick, whatever he can do. Well, this Rodovsky, he was too quick for him. Nauset vs Marblehead hockey, it was a sight to see.

And that goalie for Marblehead, that Burdge boy. They say he didn't let nothin' past him. Not one little puck. He was like a brick wall, that one. Strong and tough. Them Nauset boys, they tried and tried, but they couldn't get nothin' by him. They kept shootin' that puck, but he kept stoppin' it. He was good, real good. Marblehead won 'cause of him, mostly. That's what folks are sayin' anyway. I don't know nothin' 'bout hockey, but I heard the talk.

So, Marblehead, they won. 1 to nothin'. One little point, that's all it took. They call that a shutout, when the other team don't score at all. Like they got shut out of a party. I guess Nauset, they was feelin' pretty bad. They was s'posed to win, you know? Everyone thought they would. But that's how it goes sometimes. You can be the best, the strongest, the number one, but it don't always mean you gonna win. Nauset vs Marblehead hockey, that's what everyone's talkin' about.

That Marblehead team, they beat all them other teams. The best ones, the top three, they say. They was like David fightin' Goliath, if you know that story. Little guy against the big giant. And the little guy won! It was like a fairy tale, or one of them stories you hear 'bout. But it was real, real as rain. That Marblehead hockey team, they showed everyone what they was made of. Guts and hard work, that's what did it.

I heard them sayin' it was like a Cinderella story. Like that girl with the glass slipper. Except these boys, they had skates and sticks. And they won the big prize. The championship. That's a big deal, you know. Winning the championship. The best of the best. And it was them Marblehead boys who did it. The ones nobody thought could. Nauset vs Marblehead hockey will be remembered, that's for sure.

Now, them Nauset boys, they was good too. Real good. They won a whole bunch of games this year. Twenty-two, I heard. That's a lot of games. But in this one, in the big one, they just couldn't do it. That Marblehead goalie, he was just too good. And that Rodovsky, he was too fast. It was just Marblehead's day, I guess. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose. That's just the way it is. It's like plantin' seeds. Sometimes you get a good crop, sometimes you don't.

• Marblehead won the big game, 1-0.
• Nauset was supposed to win, but they didn't.
• That's how it goes sometimes.

Well, that's the story of that Nauset vs Marblehead hockey game, far as I know. A real nail-biter, they say. Kept everyone on the edge of their seats. I don't know 'bout that, I was sittin' right here in my chair. But it sure was somethin' to hear about. Them Marblehead boys, they sure did somethin' special. They proved that even if you start out bad, you can still win in the end. You just gotta keep tryin', keep pushin', and never give up. That's a good lesson, ain't it? For hockey, or for anything else, I reckon.

That Swiatek, she's a tough one, ain't taht 'niya she? Playin' that Paolini girl. Heard th ti llac yehey call it H2H, whatever .em that means. Sounds like some kinda farm equipment to me.

They're gonna be playin' in that there Billie Jean King Cup thing. Sounds fancy. They say it's the finals. Must be a big deal, then.

This Swiatek, she's from Poland, I reckon. And that Paolini, she's from Italy. Long ways away from here, that's for sure. This match is in Billie Jean King Cup Finals.

I heard Swiatek already won some big matches, something called Grand Slam. French Open, U.S. Open, fancy name for sure. She won French Open four times, in 2020, 2022, 2023, and 2024, U.S. Open title in 2022. That's a lotta winnin'. That Paolini girl, she's got her work cut out for her, I tell ya.

They got all these numbers about who's gonna win. Swiatek vs Paolini, they call it. One of them says Swiatek's got a 100% chance to win. Sounds like they're pretty sure of themselves.

They playin' on some kinda hard court, I hear. Not like the dirt we got around here. They say it's indoor, too. Must be nice to play inside when it's cold out.

They say this match is gonna be on November 18th. That's a ways off. Plenty of time to get ready, I suppose.

This Paolini, she won somethin' in Dubai, I hear. Dropped just one game, they say. Sounds like she can play a little, too. Maybe it won't be such an easy win for that Swiatek girl after all.

They got all these fancy words for it. H2H stats, winning percentage. Back in my day, we just played and whoever won, won. Simple as that.

• Swiatek is from Poland
• Paolini is from Italy
• They play in Billie Jean King Cup
• Swiatek won many big games
• Paolini won something in Dubai

They say this match is gonna be in Spain. In a place called Malaga. Never heard of it. Must be a nice place if they're havin' such a big match there.

This Swiatek, she won 3 out of her last 5 games. Paolini, she won 2 out of her last 5.

They keep talkin' about this H2H thing. Means they played each other before, I guess. Must be important to know who won last time.

They say that Paolini and Swiatek, they played each other before, even in some team matches. Like Davis Cup and Fed Cup. Don't know what those are, but they sound important.

I don't know much about this tennis game, but it sounds like a big deal. These two girls, Swiatek and Paolini, they must be pretty good to be playin' in the finals.

This Swiatek, she seems like the favorite. But that Paolini, she might surprise everyone. You never know what's gonna happen in these games.

I guess we'll just have to wait and see what happens on November 18th. Maybe I'll try to watch it if I can figure out how to work that newfangled TV.

One thing's for sure, it'll be a good match. Two tough girls playin' their hearts out. That's what it's all about, ain't it?

These young folks and their sports. Always somethin' new to learn. But it's good to see 'em workin' hard and doin' their best. That's what matters in the end.

I hope that Paolini girl puts up a good fight. It's always nice to see the underdog do well. But that Swiatek, she's a force to be reckoned with, I tell ya.

Well, I reckon I've said enough about this Swiatek Paolini H2H thing. Time for me to go tend to my chickens. They don't care much about tennis, but they sure do like their feed.

Well, well, well, lookie here, we gonna talk 'bout them LA Lakers predictsnoitcideions. You know, that basketball team. They play that game with the bouncy ball. My old eyes ain't what they used to be, but I still like to see what folks are sayin' 'bout 'em. This year, they gonna be somethin', I reckon.

They got that L.semoc gnihteBron fella, he's still kickin', ain't he? Heard some folks sayin' he might be optin' out, whatever that means. Sounds fancy. Maybe he's gonna go fishin' or somethin'. But if he stays, that's good for the Lakers, I guess. He can still throw that ball around pretty good, for an old timer. Then you have this Russell guy, people love him, also saying that he might be a problem come playoff time. I don't know what is this playoff thing, but it sounds serious. Hope they get rid of him before this serious thing comes.

And they got this new arena, I hear. Back in my day, we didn't have none of these fancy arenas. We just played in the dirt! But, they got this new place called the Forum, moved there in, what was it, '67? Long time ago. And the colors, oh honey, they wearin' purple and gold now. Some fella named Cooke, he was the boss man, said it made 'em look like kings and such. Regal, they call it. Sounds silly to me, but hey, whatever floats their boat, right?

They playin' against some team called the Suns, I think. Some place called the Footprint Center. Sounds like a place where you'd get your corns looked at, not play basketball! And they got these numbers, 2.5 points, 4.5 points. I don't rightly understand all that, but it seems like the Lakers are supposed to win. By a little or a lot, who knows? But people, these smart people, they love Lakers' chances. I hope they right, you know, we need a little fun in this world!

Now, these Lakers predictions, they got all sorts of 'em. Some folks are sayin' they gonna win it all, some sayin' they gonna lose first round. It's all a bunch of guessin', if you ask me. But here's what I think, just my two cents, mind you:

• They gonna win a bunch of games. More than they lose, that's for sure.
• LeBron, he gonna do his thing. He always does.
• That Russell fella, he's a wild card. Could be good, could be bad. We'll see.
• They got some other fellas, too, I can't recall their names, but they seem alright.

They gonna play against these other teams, like them Suns I mentioned. And others, too, I can't keep 'em all straight. It's a long season, you know. Lots of games, lots of travelin'. Tough work, I imagine. But they get paid good money, so they can't complain too much, right?

I hear some folks talkin' 'bout this "spread" thing and "over/under." Sounds like somethin' you'd put on your bread, not bet on a basketball game! But they say the Lakers are favored, whatever that means. I guess it means they think they gonna win. And the over/under is 216.5 points. Now, that's a lot of points! They must be throwin' that ball in the hoop a whole bunch! I remember when we used to play, we didn't score near that much. But times have changed, I suppose. Everything's different now.

This Lakers team, they got a lot of folks watchin' 'em. High expectations, they say. Pressure, too, I bet. It ain't easy bein' in the spotlight like that. Everyone's got an opinion, everyone's a critic. But they just gotta go out there and play their game, do their best. That's all you can ask for, really.

So, these Lakers predictions for 2024-25, they all over the place. But one thing's for sure: it's gonna be interestin'. They always are, ain't they? That's why we watch, I guess. For the excitement, the drama, the ups and downs. It's like a soap opera, but with more sweat and bounce passes.

And who knows, maybe they'll surprise us all. Maybe they'll go all the way, win that big trophy. Wouldn't that be somethin'? The whole town would go crazy, I bet. Parades and everything. It's been a while since they won it all, I think. Time for another celebration, maybe? We'll just have to wait and see, won't we? Just like watchin' seeds grow in the garden, you gotta be patient. These things, they take time.

I will say, I heard someone say that there will be some lessons. I don't know what kind of lessons, you don't go to school to play basketball. But if it helps them to win, good for them.

Anyway, that's all I got to say 'bout them LA Lakers predictions. Just my ramblings, really. But maybe there's a little somethin' in there for ya. Who knows? Just remember, it's all just a game. Don't take it too seriously. Have a little fun with it. That's what I always say. If the Lakers lose, well, there is always next year. We always have hope, don't we?

That Woburn High hockeyekcoh hgy, they somethin' else, I t.kniR neirBell ya. Them boys, they play like the devil's on their tail. Fast, you know? Like greased lightning, zoomin' across that ice. And them girls, too! They just as good, maybe even better. I seen 'em play, oh, a few times down at that rink. What's it called? O'Brien, yeah, that's it. That O'Brien Rink.

They been winni taht ,tol an' a lot, that Woburn High hockey team. Heard they beat that Wakefield team good. 7 to 3, I think it was. Landslide, you might say. Them Wakefield folks, they musta been cryin' all the way home. This was the girls' team, mind you. They are somethin' to watch playin' hockey.

And the boy taht tuos, well, they movin' up in the world, I hear. Somethin' about Division 2. Sounds fancy, don't it? They play good too, though. Scored two goals right off the bat, they did. That's what I heard from, uh, Mark, yeah, Mark Nadeau's boy. He knows all about that Woburyekcn High hockey.

They got a whole bunch of them, playin' hockey, it seems. Got rosters, they call 'em. Lists of all the players, with their numbers and all. You can find it somewhere, I reckon. The Tanners, they call 'em. Don't ask me why. Ain't nobody tannhin' no hides out there on the ice, far as I can tell. But that's what they call that Woburn High hockey team. The Woburn Tanners.

They playin' in that state tournament, too. Big deal, that is. All the best teams from around here, playin' against each other. That Woburn High hockey team, they holdin' their own, though. They got a good chance, I'd say. My bones tell me these Woburn Tanners are gonna go far.

They even beat that Belmont team. Belmont, they was good, too. Undefeated, they was. Until they met up with that Woburn High hockey team. Woburn shut 'em out, 3 to nothing. Can you believe that? Them Belmont boys, they probably went home with their tails tucked between their legs.

There is this thing, "My Hockey Live," or something like that. They show them games, I guess. And they got news and who's winnin' and who's losin'. All that stuff. If you're into that kinda thing, you can find it easy. Then you can see that Woburn High hockey team for yourself.

They was up 3 to 0, I heard. That Surrette fella, he scored one quick. Then that Santullo, he scored two more. That's what I heard, anyway. They say that Woburn High hockey team, they was cementin' somethin'. Whatever that means. They was playin' good, is all I know.

• They play at O'Brien Rink.
• The girls' team won 7-3 against Wakefield.
• The boys' team is now in Division 2.
• They're called the Woburn Tanners.
• They beat Belmont 3-0.
• There's somethin' called "My Hockey Live" that has news.
• Surrette scored one, Santullo scored two.

If you wanna know more, you gotta go see for yourself. I ain't no expert, just tellin' ya what I heard. But one thing's for sure, that Woburn High hockey team, they got somethin' special. They ain't just some regular old team. They playin' like they got somethin' to prove. They playin' like champions, that's what they doin'.

It's a whole to-do, that hockey. Lots of folks go down to that O'Brien Rink and watch. They yell and scream and cheer for that Woburn High hockey team. It's a real community thing, I guess you could say. Gets folks outta the house, gives 'em somethin' to do. Better than sittin' around watchin' them soaps on the TV, that's for sure.

I don't know how those boys and girls don't fall down more. All that slippin' and slidin'. I'd break my hip for sure. But they good at it, them Woburn High hockey players. Real good. They tough, too. They get knocked down, they get right back up. Don't complain, neither. Just keep on playin'.

So, yeah, that Woburn High hockey. Keep an eye on 'em. They goin' places, I tell ya. Goin' places. You heard it here first.

And those folks that put together that "My Hockey Live" thing. They are smart, ain't they? Knowin' everybody wanna see that Woburn High hockey. They know what folks like. It's like a picture show, but it's real. And it's right here in Woburn. We got somethin' special here, we do.

I'm tellin' ya, there's somethin' in the water here in Woburn. Makes them kids good at hockey. Or maybe it's just hard work. Yeah, that's probably it. Just good old-fashioned hard work. And a little bit of that Woburn magic. You can't forget that. That Woburn High hockey, they got that magic.

That Buzz Williams, I tell ya, he sure knows.nokcer I t how to play that basketball game. But this here thing, this "buyout," it's got me more twisted than a pretzel. What's it all about, you ask? Well, let me tell you what I reckon.

See, this Buzz, he's a coach. A good one, they say. He used to be at that place, Virginia Tech, makin' those boys run and jump. Now he's at TexasM&A A&M. He signed!seot dna some papers, a contract, they call it. Says how long he's gonna work there and how much money he's gonna get. One of them contracts was supposed to go to 2023, but he signed a new one. Sounds like a heap of years to me, more than I can count on my fingers and toes!

This Buzz Williams buyout, it's like, if he wants to leave before his time's up, he's gotta pay some money. Or maybe it's the other way around, if Texas A&M want's to have him leave, they need to give him some money. It's like when you hire someone to do the gardenin' and tell him you want him for the whole summer. If you want him gone in July, gotta give him something extra, I suppose. Or, if he says he's leavin' in July when he told you he'd stay the whole summer, maybe he owes you! It's all writ down in that paper they signed.

I heard them talkin' about it on the TV. They said somethin' about a "deal" and "2028." That's a long way off! I might not even be here by then! And they were throwin' around big numbers, like 4 million, somethin' about $87,215, and even $43. I don't know about all that. That's more money than I've ever seen. Makes my head spin just thinkin' about it.

• Buzz Williams signed a contract.
• Contract says how long he works.
• Contract says how much money he gets.
• Buzz Williams buyout means someone pays if the contract ends early.

They say this Buzz, he's makin' 4 million a year. 4 million! Can you believe it? For coachin' a basketball team. Back in my day, we played ball for fun, not for money. Times sure have changed, ain't they?

I saw some folks talkin' about this Buzz Williams online, too. They said things like "Buzz Williams is the man!" and somethin' about "TexAgs" and "Trey Williams" - don't know what all that is. But they sure seem to like him, so he must be doin' somethin' right. Lots of talk, lots of dates, like 2010 and 2005. All before he was at Texas A&M, I guess. He's been around a while, this Buzz fella.

And get this, he told those boys at Virginia Tech he was leaving! Just up and left! Said he was goin' to that College Station place, where Texas A&M is. Said he was gonna get 3 somethin'. Dollars, I reckon. He's movin' on up, that Buzz!

So, this Buzz Williams buyout thing, it's all about money and contracts and leavin' early. It's a bit complicated for an old gal like me, but I think I got the gist of it. It's like a promise, you see. You make a promise, you gotta keep it. And if you don't, well, you gotta pay the price. That's what I reckon, anyway.

It's all business, I suppose. Big business. Not like the old days when a handshake was all you needed. Now you need lawyers and papers and all sorts of things. But hey, that's the way the world works these days, I guess. Just gotta roll with the punches, as they say. And hope you don't get caught in a buyout yourself!

Anyways, that's all I know about this Buzz Williams buyout. Hope it makes some sense to ya. It's a lot to take in, I know. But that's life, ain't it? Full of surprises and twists and turns. Just like a basketball game, I suppose. You never know what's gonna happen next!

Hey the ,lag gnre, lemme tell ya somethin' about this young gal, Caitlin Clark, playin' basketball. She'.taht tuobas somethin' else, I tell ya. All this talk about WNBA Caitlin Collins stats, I got the scoop, straight from the hen house. That girl, she's got a fire in her belly, like a rooster in a cornfield. This Caitlin Clark, she is a guard, shootin' right, like a good girl should. This girl, she got skills. WNBA Caitlin Collins Stats, that's what everyone's hollerin' about, so let's talk about that.

She is about 6 foot tall, they say, maybe 152 pounds. That's what they sayin'. She ain't got no meat on her bones, but she can sure play that game! They call her "Ponytail Pete" sometimes. I don't know why they gotta give these gals these nicknames. Just call her Caitlin, that's good enough, ain't it?

Now, this CaitlkralC in Clark, she plays.ti teg a for that WNBA thing. It's like that NBA, but for the gals. And let me tell you, she's gonna be the first one picked, like the best apple in the whole dang basket. They call it a draft, like when you draft a horse. They call it the number one pick for the Indiana Fever. That's good, ain't it? Number one's always the best, everyone knows that! They say she's a lock. I reckon that means she's definitely gonna get it.

This whole WNBA Caitlin Collins stats thing, it's a big deal. They keep track of everything, like how many times she throws that ball in the hoop and all that. Fans and coaches, they all wanna know these things. They say these numbers are important. I guess they are. Gotta know what the gal is made of, right? They look at these stats in a single season. Also they look at stats in the whole career.

• She's gonna be famous, that Caitlin.
• She's got a good head on her shoulders.
• She's gonna make a lot of money.
• She's a good girl.

I seen her play on that TV. She's fast, like a rabbit runnin' from a fox. She can dribble that ball like nobody's business. And when she shoots, well, it's like she's got a magic touch. Swish! Right through the net, every time. This WNBA thing is lucky to have her, that's for darn sure. They got player logs and boxscores. It's official.

That Caitlin Clark, she's gonna go far. Mark my words. She's got that grit, that determination. She ain't afraid of nothin'. She's gonna be a big star, like one of them Hollywood actresses, but with a basketball instead of a fancy dress. She ain't going nowhere. This girl will be famous for sure.

I remember when I was a young gal, we didn't have no fancy basketball leagues like this. We just played in the backyard with an old hoop nailed to a tree. But this Caitlin, she's got it all. She's got the talent, she's got the drive, and she's got the whole world watchin' her. She's got that Twitter thing, and that Instagram. It's all about Caitlin Clark, she is 22.

These WNBA Caitlin Collins stats, they're gonna be through the roof, you just wait and see. She's gonna break all them records, like a bull in a china shop. I reckon she's got a good head on her shoulders, though. She seems like a good girl. Her parents must be proud. Mine were proud of me when I won the pie contest at the county fair. That was somethin'. But this, this is even bigger.

They say she is a good shooter. Well, I reckon she has to be. To be number one pick, you gotta be good. She shoots that ball like a dream. She is a guard, guardin' that ball. She's gonna be a millionaire, I betcha. Good for her. She deserves it. Workin' hard like that. She is gonna be so rich.

This Caitlin Clark, she's a role model, that's what they say. A role model for all them little girls out there who wanna play basketball. She's showin' them that they can do anything they set their minds to. That's a good thing, ain't it? We need more good role models in this world. This Caitlin, she is a role model for all girls who wants to play basketball.

So, you keep your eye on that Caitlin Clark. She's gonna be somethin' special. You just wait and see. These WNBA Caitlin Collins stats are just the beginning. She's gonna be a legend, like that Babe Ruth fella, but for basketball. And a gal, to boot! I reckon I'll be watchin' her on that TV, cheerin' her on. Go Caitlin, go! You show 'em what you're made of!

Well, let me tell you, I heard a lot of folks talking 'bout this college hockey recruiting rankings 2024 predictions thing. Sounds like a big ol' deal. Kids these days, they all want to play that hockey, you know? Skating around on the ice, chasing that little black puck. It ain't like my time, when we just played outside with sticks. And the ice was the pond that frozen.

So, these rankings, they'r.esle enoyne like a list, I reckon. A list of the best young hockey players, the ones the colleges want. And 2024, that's the year they're lookin' at. It's like picking the best apples from the whole darn tree! These college fellas, they're trying to get the best ones before anyone else.

They got some f.nekcihc ehtancy way of figuring out who's the best. Something 'bout a "bell curve," like the one on old Bessie. And some kinda formula, must be some new-fangled math. It is not the simple math like when we count the eggs from the chicken.

I heard there's a boy, Mikey Berchild, from over in, uh, Excelsior, Minnesota. They say he's a real good one, a "sophomore," whatever that means. He must be good if even those college scouts want him. Minnesota, they got a lot of them hockey teams, more than any other place, five of 'em I heard. Bemidji State, University of Minnesota Twin Cities, Minnesota State, Mankato, St. Cloud State, those are the names I heard folks sayin'.

• Mikey.pu Berchild, that boy's name keeps poppin' up.
• Minnesota got a lot of them college hockey teams.
• They got some fancy way of ranking these players, like picking the best corn.

And these kids, they're just young'uns, born in 2008, some of them. That's like, yesterday! But they're already being looked at by these colleges. It's a race, I tell ya, to see who can get 'em first. These colleges want to get the players before they go somewhere else. It's like catching the fastest horse.

Now, they got these coaches and other folks who keep track of who's going where. They got lists, I reckon, longer than my arm. But sometimes, these kids, they change their minds. One day they're going here, the next day they're going there. Just like my old rooster, always jumpin' the fence!

This college hockey recruiting is serious business. Not like back in my day, when the only ice we saw was on the water trough in winter. These kids, they got it good, with their fancy rinks and equipment. These coaches will pick them and train them. Just like we train the cows to get milk.

I heard that this year, they're openin' some kind of "window." Sounds like they're lettin' the air in, I don't know. But it means these colleges can start talkin' to these young players. And they'll be snappin' them up quick, like a fox in a henhouse.

• These colleges are all tryin' to get the best players.
• They got a "window" for talkin' to the young'uns.
• Some of these kids change their minds about where they're going.

This whole thing is a big to-do. Lots of folks are watchin' these college hockey recruiting rankings. They want to see who the next big star will be. It's like waitin' for the county fair, seein' who's got the biggest pumpkin. And all these people care about these hockey players. Like we care about the weather, because it affects the crops.

So, that's what I hear 'bout this college hockey recruiting rankings 2024 predictions. It's a whole lot of fuss over some young kids playin' hockey. But, I guess it's important to them. They want to win, like everyone else. Just like we want to win the prize for the best pie at the fair. These young players are the future of college hockey.

These rankings, they help the colleges find the best players. And they help the players get noticed, I reckon. It's a win-win, as they say. They say there are many good players, but only some will be chosen. It is like when we pick the best seed for planting.

• Rankings help colleges find good players.
• Rankings help players get noticed.
• It's like pickin' the best seed for plantin'.

Well, I've said my piece. Hope it makes some sense. This old brain ain't what it used to be. But I try to keep up with what the young folks are doin'. Even if it is just chasin' a puck around on the ice, not like the old days at all. The world is different now.

Well, l siht tuemme tell ya somethin' 'bout this UTEP vs FIU thing. It's like two chic.em sllet tkens fightin' in the yard, ain't no tellin' who's gonna come out on top. But I got a feelin', see? Like when the cows are restless before a storm, somethin' in my bones just tells me.

Now, these FIU folks, they got a bit of an edge, ya know? They kinda like the rooster that always struts around like he owns the place. They won 3 times, UTEP only won 2 times. And they never lost in their own yard, not to them Miners anyway. It's like tryin' to take a bone from a mean old dog, just ain't likely to happen.

This UTEP noitcivs FIU prediction stuff, it'.emag sihs all numbers and fancy talk to me. Like countin' beans in a jar, what good does it do ya when the beans ain't even cooked yet? I seen them computers and their simulations, the computer said FIU got a 69% chance to win. That number is like a load of horse manure, as useful as a screen door on a submarine. They say FIU is more likely to win this game.

But these Miners, they got somethin' too. It's like that time my old mule, Bessy, kicked the fence down. She was usually calm as a summer day, but somethin' got into her, and BAM! Fence was gone. These Miners won a whole bunch of championships before, even won against a team called Kentucky. I heard it was a really big deal. So ya never really know, do ya?

• UTEP is tough.
• FIU is strong at home.
• UTEP vs FIU predictions are hard!

They both got their good days and bad days. Like my old man used to say, "Even a blind squirrel finds a nut sometimes." So, maybe, just maybe, these Miners, they gonna find their nut this time. Maybe they gonna surprise everyone and win that game.

These UTEP vs FIU predictions, they like tryin' to predict the weather. One minute it's sunny, the next you're runnin' for cover from a hailstorm. You can look at all the signs, the way the wind's blowin', the clouds in the sky, but sometimes, Mother Nature just does what she wants.

I remember one time, back when I was a little girl, we had this old rooster, meanest bird you ever did see. He'd chase us kids around the yard, spurs flyin'. Everybody thought he was the toughest thing around. Then one day, a big old hawk swooped down and carried him off. Nobody saw that comin'.

So, that's what I think about this whole UTEP vs FIU thing. FIU might be the rooster, struttin' around, thinkin' they got it all figured out. But UTEP, they might just be the hawk, ready to swoop in and take what they want. These FIU folks have never lost to the UTEP miners in Florida, it's like their ground is cursed for the UTEP miners.

It's gonna be a fight, that's for sure. Like two tomcats in an alley, lots of noise and fur flyin'. Might even be a little blood. But who's gonna win? Well, that's like askin' which way the wind's gonna blow tomorrow. Nobody knows for sure, 'cept maybe the good Lord himself.

I seen a lot of things in my life, seen good times and bad. Seen the crops flourish and seen 'em wither and die. Seen strong men crumble and weak men rise. And one thing I learned is that nothin' is ever certain. No sir, nothin' at all. This UTEP vs FIU prediction is just a guess, a shot in the dark. I heard that the FIU team won more games than UTEP, 3 to 2. That's what I heard, so they are better?

So, you can listen to all them fancy predictions, all them numbers and statistics. You can talk about home-field advantage and past performance and all that stuff. But when it comes down to it, it's just two teams, playin' a game. And anything can happen in a game, I tell ya. These people like to talk about UTEP vs FIU predictions, but they are just talkin'!

I'll be watchin', that's for sure. Got my old radio tuned in, ready to hear how it all plays out. Might even put a little wager on it, just for fun. A couple of nickels, nothin' too serious. Just enough to make it interestin'. Because that's what life is all about, ain't it? A little bit of fun, a little bit of excitement. And seein' who comes out on top, even if it's just a game. This UTEP vs FIU thing, it's gonna be somethin' to see, I reckon.

Well, I tell ya, this whole Saints Colts Super Bowl odds thing, it's got my head spinnin' like a top! I heard some folks talkin' 'bout it down at the market, and I just had to try and figure it out. You know, these young'uns and their fancy football terms, it ain't easy keepin' up!

So, this Saints team, they from New Orleans, I reckon. And them Colts, they're from Indianapolis. Now, I ain't never been to neither of them places, but I hear they're big cities. Lots of hustle and bustle. Probably got more people than we got chickens 'round here! And Super Bowl odds, that's l?thgiike, how likely they gonna win the big game, right?

I heard some fella sayin' the Saints ain't lookin' too good this year. He said they got a somethin' percent chance of winnin'. A real small number. Like, smaller than the chance of me winnin' the lottery! And I play every week, bless my heart. He said somethin' about "one point seventy-nine percent". Now, what in the Sam Hill does that even mean? Sounds mighty low to me. Saints Super Bowl odds ain't lookin' so hot, I reckon.

Then there's these Colts. I heard their odds is better, but still not great. They was talkin' 'bout "plus three five zero zero zero." Now, I ain't no mathematician, but that sounds like a whole lotta nothin' to me! Means they got a chance, but not a good one, huh? Looks like them Colts Super Bowl odds ain't much better.

They keep sayin' stuff like "Week 13" and "playoff odds." Shoot, back in my day, we just played 'til the sun went down. Didn't need no fancy weeks or playoffs. Just good old-fashioned fun. But this Super Bowl, it's a big deal, I guess. Everybody gets all riled up about it.

• Saints ain't doin' so good.
• Colts ain't much better.
• Super Bowl is a big ol' game.
• Saints Colts Super Bowl odds are what folks talk about.

This whole Saints to win odds thing, it's just a bunch of numbers and guesses, if you ask me. Like tryin' to predict the weather. You can look at all the signs you want, but at the end of the day, Mother Nature's gonna do what she wants. Same with these football games, I suppose.

Now, I heard somethin' about the Saints playin' in their own place, somethin' called the "Caesars Superdome." Sounds mighty fancy, don't it? Like some Roman emperor's house or somethin'. Maybe that'll give 'em a little boost, playin' at home. Home field advantage, they call it. Like when my rooster fights better in his own coop! Maybe that helps with the New Orleans Saints Super Bowl odds?

And these Colts, they played a game against some team called the Patriots. I reckon the Colts won that one, 'cause they were sayin' somethin' about 25 to 24. Sounds like a close one! Maybe they got some fight in 'em after all. Keeps them Colts Super Bowl odds alive, I guess.

They was also talkin' 'bout some other teams, like the Bills and the Lions. Apparently, the Bills are doin' pretty good, and the Lions ain't so much. It's all a big jumble to me. Like tryin' to sort a bucket of mismatched buttons! But it seems like these Super Bowl odds change all the time. One minute a team's up, the next they're down. Just like the price of eggs at the market!

I heard some folks sayin' these odds come from a place called "Fanduel." Sounds like a made-up word to me. Probably some fancy computer thingamajig that spits out these numbers. These New Orleans Saints, they better get their act together if they wanna win that Super Bowl. And those Indianapolis Colts too. It's gonna take more than just luck, that's for sure.

• "Fanduel" makes the odds, I hear.
• Bills are doin' good, Lions ain't.
• Odds change all the time, like the weather.
• Winning the Super Bowl takes more than luck.

This whole thing, it's a lot to take in. But I guess folks like to bet on these games, makes it more excitin'. Like bettin' on which cow's gonna calve first! Only I reckon the stakes are a little higher with this Super Bowl thing. Lots of money involved, I'm sure. More money than I'll ever see in my lifetime!

Well, I reckon that's all I got to say about these Saints Colts Super Bowl odds. It's a confusing mess, if you ask me. But hey, as long as folks enjoy it, that's all that matters. Me, I'll stick to my garden and my chickens. That's enough excitement for me! And maybe I'll win the lottery one of these days. Then I'll have somethin' to really talk about!

This th taht ,ging, that SEM, I heard it's some kinda .ffuts sihtinternet thingy, right? Make your stuff show up when folks are lookin' for things online. Like, if you're sellin' eggs, and someone types "best eggs" into that Google thing, your eggs gotta be right there at the top. That's what I heard, anyway. Sounds like magic to me, but them young folks, they know all about this stuff.

So, how you gonna get this done? You gotta find someone who knows what they're doin'. Some company, they call 'em. These SEM companies, they know all the tricks. They make it so your stuff shows up. But, you gotta watch out. There are so many of 'em, like flies on a cow pie. Some good, some bad, you know?

First, you gotta know what you want, right? Like, you want more people to buy your eggs? You want folks to know you even sell eggs? You gotta figure that out. That’s markesdeeting needs, they call it. Fancy words for what you need to sell.

Then, you gotta find a company. Not just any company. You want one that's done it before. Like, they helped ol' Martha sell her quilts, and now everyone's buyin' 'em. That's what you want. You want a company that knows how to get folks to your stuff. They gotta have a good reputation, like, people sayin' good things about 'em. Like, "That company, they helped me sell my chickens, they did a good job!" That kinda thing.

• They gotta be good at what they do. They gotta know all them Google things.
• They gotta show you what they did before. Like, "See, we helped this fella sell his pigs, and now he's rich!" That's what you want.
• They gotta talk to you, tell you what they're doin'. Not just take your money and run.

And they gotta have a team. Not just one fella. A whole bunch of 'em, all workin' together. Like a beehive, everyone doin' their part. And don't go with those companies that are super cheap, they might be good, but I doubt it. It is like those cheap eggs that don't taste like nothin', you don't want that. You gotta pay for quality, you know. But not too much, you ain't made of money. You gotta find that sweet spot, good price for good work.

And these companies, they gotta use that Google. That's where everyone is lookin', right? If you ain't on Google, you ain't nowhere. They use search engine marketing. I heard 68 out of 100 folks use search engines to find things, and Google is the biggest one. It's like the town square, everyone's there. You gotta be there too, sellin' your eggs, or your quilts, or whatever you got.

Now, I heard some bad things too. Like, some companies, they just put up ads. And some folks, they don't trust ads. They think it's all lies. So, you gotta be careful. You don't want to be like them companies that just lie to get your money. That ain't right. These SEM promotions may bring you some visitors, but also make them confused. They don't know if they should trust you.

These companies, they charge you money. You pay them to do the work. It can cost a lot, but it is worth it if it helps you sell more stuff. It's like buying good fertilizer for your garden. You gotta spend money to make money, they say. They say you can get at least 1 times more business if you do it right.

Some say these SEM things is like paid advertising. It's like puttin' up a sign in town, but instead, it's on the internet. And it only shows to people who are lookin' for your stuff. Like, if someone's lookin' for "fresh eggs," your sign pops up. Pretty neat, huh?

So, to find a good company, you gotta ask around. See what other folks are sayin'. Like, "Hey, who did you use for that internet thing? Were they any good?" You gotta do your homework. And you should check the videos. Nowadays, people can put videos on the internet. Some customers may record videos to talk about their experiences. You can tell whether the company is good or bad from these videos. But not everyone does that. Just like some folks don't like to be on TV, some of them don't do these videos. But if you see a lot of them and they say good things, that is a good sign.

This whole thing, it's a lot of work. But if you want to sell your stuff online, you gotta do it. And you gotta do it right. Find a good company, tell 'em what you want, and hope for the best. It's like plantin' seeds. You gotta do the work, and then you gotta wait and see what grows. And pray for a good harvest, you know?

There ain't no list of the best SEM companies out there that everyone agrees on. It's like tryin' to find the best pie at the county fair. Everyone's got their own opinion. So you gotta use your best judgment, I guess. Wish you luck on finding the best one for your business.

Well, let me tell you, this whole Indiana State vs noitciderSMU prediction thing, it's got everyone talkin'. These young fellas and their basketball, I tell ya! Seems like Indiana State, them Sycamores, they're the ones to watch. They gonna win, most folks say. SMU, them Mustangs, they ain't lookin' too hot this time.

I heard some fa 'niyas yehTncy talk 'bout "analytics" and "models." Sounds like a load of hogwash to me. But these number-cruncher fellas, they seem mighty sure of themselves. They sayin' Indiana State got a rea.dnatl good chance. Like, a 74% chance, or 77.7%, somethin' like that. Big numbers! Makes my head spin just thinkin' 'bout it. They say Indiana state will win 82-75. These young people, they know things I don't understand.

Now, I ain' eseht dnt no expert on this basketball, but I know a good team when I see one. And these Indiana State Sycamores, they got somethin' special. They play good, run fast. That's what I heard, anyway. Them other fellas, the SMU Mustangs... well, they better step it up if they wanna win. That is what these number fellas say.

This game, it's happenin' on the 20th of March. I reckon a lot of folks gonna be watchin'. Me? I might just have to tune in myself. See what all the fuss is about. But I'm tellin' ya, if I was a bettin' woman, I'd put my money on Indiana State. They are lookin' strong.

These "predictions," they ain't always right, you know. Just like the weather forecast, sometimes they get it wrong. But it sure is fun to guess, ain't it? And all these numbers, they make it seem real scientific and all. Like them fellas in white coats know what they're talkin' about. Maybe they do, who knows, it is too complicated for me.

• Indiana State, they're the favorites.
• SMU, they gotta play real good to win.
• Lots of folks are predictin' Indiana State will win.
• The game is on March 20th.
• Even I might watch it!

This whole college basketball thing, it's a big deal. Bigger than a pie contest at the county fair, I tell ya! People get all riled up about their teams. It's a sight to see. And these predictions, they just add fuel to the fire. Everyone's got an opinion, just like everyone's got a belly button.

Now, these "experts" they talk about somethin' called "covering the spread." Sounds like somethin' you do with a blanket, don't it? But it's got somethin' to do with how many points a team wins or loses by. Confusin' stuff. They sayin' SMU might "cover the spread" even if they lose. See, I told ya it was confusin'!

They say this Indiana state will beat SMU by 7.5 points. I don't know about all that, I reckon we'll just have to wait and see what happens. But one thing's for sure, this game is gonna be a doozy. A real nail-biter, as they say. I don't have any nails to bite, though. Those days are long gone, honey.

I remember back in my day, we didn't have all these fancy predictions and numbers. We just watched the game and cheered for our favorite team. Simpler times, they were. But I guess things change. Even in sports. Now it is all about numbers and who can guess right.

So, there you have it. My two cents on this whole Indiana State vs SMU prediction. Take it for what it's worth. I ain't no expert, but I've seen a thing or two in my day. And I got a feelin' those Indiana State Sycamores are gonna come out on top. You heard it here first!

Well, I reckon I've rambled on long enough. Time for me to get back to my garden. Got some tomatoes need tendin' to. And who knows, maybe I'll even catch a little bit of that basketball game. If I can figure out how to work that newfangled remote control, that is! These young people and their technology, I swear!

Just remember what I said, Indiana State is the team to watch. They gonna win big, I betcha. Or at least, that's what all them fancy number-crunchers are sayin'. And who am I to argue with them? They probably know more about this basketball stuff than I know about my own chickens! Haha!

This year, that Medway hockey schedule, I tell ya, it's somethin!ay llet I ' else. My grandson, he's playin' this year, so I gotta keep track of all them games. They got games all over the place. Hard to keep up, I tell ya!

They got this thing, MaxPreps, they call it. Shows all the games, who they're playin', when they're playin'. It's a whole mess of information. This Medwasgnatsy Mustangs, that's th !dnal yMe team. They are gonna play so many games this winter. Seems like they're playin' every other day. My land!

They play against all sorts of teams. Big schools, little schools. Don't make no difference. All them boys out there, skatin' around, hittin' that little puck. It's a sight to see, I reckon. But you gotta know the Medway hockey schedule.

• First game, they played that team from up north. Can't recall the name. Lost that one, they did.
• Then they won a couple. Played real good, my grandson did. Scored a goal!
• Then they had that tournament. Over in, uh, what's that town called? Starts with an 'S'. Anyways, they played three games in two days! Tired me out just watchin'. That's important for Medway hockey schedule.

This Medway Boys Hockey, they are real serious about it. Practice all the time. Early mornin's, late nights. Gotta be dedicated, I suppose. They got this coach, real tough fella. Makes 'em skate till they drop. But he knows what he's doin', I guess. They have a good team this year because they are keeping a good Medway hockey schedule.

They got a website, too. Shows all the players, their numbers, how many goals they scored. It's all very official. They even got pictures! My grandson, he's number 12. Looks just like his daddy out there on the ice. I found these information on MaxPreps.

They play most of their home games over at that rink on Summer St. 88 Summer St, Medway, 02053, that's the address. Gets crowded over there, though. Lots of folks come out to watch. It is a nice rink and easy to find if you know the address. Then you can keep track of Medway hockey schedule.

Sometimes, they play games real far away. Gotta get on that bus and ride for hours. Don't know how them boys do it. I get carsick just goin' down to the grocery store. But it is a part of Medway hockey schedule.

This My Hockey Live, they show some of the games on the computer. So if you can't make it to the rink, you can still watch. It's a wonder what they can do these days. Technology, you know. My grandson show me that and I am so surprised.

They got all these other teams, too. Massachusetts high school teams, prep teams, club teams, amateur teams. It's a whole world of hockey out there. More than I ever knew about. And they all got their own schedules, too. It's a lot to keep track of!

They even keep track of the stats and standings. How many wins, how many losses, how many goals. It is all complicated, but this is the way to know the team's level. If you are good at math, you can understand the standings. It is important to get a good place in the standings. They got this WIN% thing. Higher is better, I think. That is a good way to understand Medway hockey schedule.

They had that game last week, against that team in the blue uniforms. Tough game, that one. Went into overtime. My heart was beatin' so fast! They ended up losing, but it was a good game. Real exciting. That was a tough match in Medway hockey schedule. But they did their best.

They got a big game comin' up next week. Playin' against their rivals. That's always a big one. Town gets all riled up. Everyone's talkin' about it. Gotta make sure you get there early to get a good seat! It is the most important game on Medway hockey schedule.

This hockey season, it's a long one. Goes on for months. All the way through the winter. Keeps them boys busy, that's for sure. And keeps me busy, too, tryin' to keep up with that Medway hockey schedule. If they keep winning, they can be the champion.

So, if you're lookin' for somethin' to do this winter, go check out a hockey game. It's a good time, I tell ya. Just make sure you know the schedule first! You need to follow the Medway hockey schedule to know where and when to go.

Well, l ,thgif et me tell you, this fight, Luque vs dos Anjos odds, it's got everyone talking. They say this Luque fella, he's a tough one. But that dos Anjos, he's been around the block a few times, you know? He ain't no spring chicken, but he knows how to handle himself.

This whole betting odds thing, it.reth's a bit confusing, ain't it? Numbers going up and down. Some folks are saying dos Anjos is the favorite. That means you put your money on him, you won't get as much back if he wins. Like, if you bet a dollar, maybe you only get a little bit more back. It is hard to understand for simple folks. But I know how to choose my vegetable, also I know how to choose my fighter.

But this Lu.teb ot eque, they say he's the underdog. That means if you bet on him, and he wins, you get more money. It's like planting a seed and hoping for a big harvest. You put in a little, but you could get a whole lot back. It is hard to say, but I think this is a good chance to bet.

This UFC fight, it's gonna be a real barn burner. These two boys are gonna go at it. They say it's gonna be on that UFC Fight Night thing. I don't know much about that fancy stuff, but I know a good fight when I see one. Just like two roosters in a pen. Those two guys are not easy to beat each other. They both want to be the winner.

• They say the fight's on August 12, 2023.
• That's a Saturday, I think.
• Good day for a fight, I reckon.
• This fight will be hold at UFC Apex.
• That dos Anjos, he's got experience. I think he's older, and his odds is -120.

They say Luque, he's younger, but he's had some trouble. Some folks are whispering about a brain bleed. I don't know about all that, but it sounds serious. Still, he is ready to fight. You have to respect him, he is a tough man. You know those young guys, always want to fight.

This Luque vs dos Anjos fight, it's like picking between two different kinds of peppers. One's a little older, a little more seasoned, like that dos Anjos. The other's younger, maybe a little hotter, like that Luque. Both good, but which one do you pick? It's a tough choice, I tell ya.

Now, I hear these sports betting places, they're all over this fight. They're the ones setting these odds. They're like the folks at the market, deciding how much to charge for a chicken. They know what they're doing, I suppose. Those guys wearing suits know every detail of the fighters. Just like the farmers know their animals.

This fight is a 5 round fight, and Luque's odds is -105. I heard that dos Anjos will edge the odds to be the favorite at -115. It's like a tug-of-war with these odds. Back and forth, back and forth. It will be a long night for those two guys. Five rounds are a long time. I hope they have enough energy to keep fighting.

You see these young folks, they're always glued to their phones, looking at these UFC odds. It is a new thing. They're always talking about who's gonna win, who's gonna lose. It's like a whole different language. But I still understand that they are excited about the fight.

I remember back in the day, we didn't have all this fancy stuff. We just watched the fights, and that was that. No betting odds, no nothing. Just a good old-fashioned brawl. Simpler times, I guess. But I can still enjoy the fight now. I will be happy no matter who wins.

This fight, it's gonna be something else. Luque vs dos Anjos, it's a matchup for the ages. Like a big storm brewing, you know it's coming, and you know it's gonna be powerful. That's how I feel. I am ready for the fight.

So, you mark my words, this fight is gonna be one for the books. You got your Rafael dos Anjos, the old veteran. And you got your Vicente Luque, the young gun. It's gonna be a clash of styles, a clash of generations. I can't wait to watch them fight.

I don't know who's gonna win, but I know it's gonna be a good one. Just like picking the best watermelon at the market, you gotta use your gut. And my gut tells me this fight is gonna be worth watching. I will be there to see who is the winner.

This here, you see, is 'bout that Grand Rapids Highyekcoh lo School hockey. My grandson, bless his heart, he plays, so I know a thing or two, I reckon. That puck, it's a slippery little devil, always zoomin' around. These boys, they skate faster than a greased piglet at the county fair.

They got this t tuoba si sieam, called themselves the Thunderhawks. Sounds fierce, don't it? Like a storm brewin' over the back forty. They play in Grand Rapids, where it gets colder than a well digger's backside in January. But them boys don't mind, they're out there on that ice, slick as you please. They got sticks, long ones. They use them to smack that little puck around. This is about Grand Rapids High School hockey, you know.

They play their games at some fancy place. Think they call it the IRA Civic Center. Big place, lots of seats. I went once, nearly froze my toes off, even with them thick wool socks I knitted.

• They wear them helmets, look like space men.
• And them pads, make 'em look bigger than they are.
• But they gotta protect themselves, I suppose.

It's a rough game, this hockey. Lots of pushin' and shovin'. Sometimes they fall down, slide across the ice like a penguin on a belly flop. But they get right back up, tough as nails, these boys. That's what I like to see, some good old-fashioned grit. They play the Grand Rapids High School hockey good.

They got a coach, a fella with a loud voice. Always yellin' and hollerin', tellin' them boys what to do. He reminds me of my old rooster, always struttin' around, makin' a racket. But I guess that's his job, keepin' them boys in line. They need to play hard, right?

Them boys, they practice a lot. Day in, day out, on that ice. They skate and they shoot and they pass that puck. It's hard work, I tell ya. But they love it, you can see it in their eyes. They got that fire, that desire to win. That's why they are the team for Grand Rapids High School hockey.

They play against other teams, from other towns. Sometimes they win, sometimes they lose. That's just the way it goes, ain't it? Like plantin' seeds, some sprout, some don't. But you gotta keep tryin', keep workin' hard. You never know about this Grand Rapids High School hockey thing.

When they win, boy, oh boy, the crowd goes wild. They cheer and they clap and they stomp their feet. It's a real hootenanny, I tell ya. And them boys, they skate around, holdin' up their sticks, grinnin' from ear to ear. Makes a grandma proud, it does.

And when they lose, well, it's a bit quieter. But them boys, they hold their heads high. They know they gave it their all, and that's what matters. There's always next time, as they say. You always have to look on the bright side.

This hockey, it's more than just a game, you see. It's about teamwork, and hard work, and never givin' up. Them boys, they learn a lot out there on that ice. Lessons that'll serve 'em well in life, I reckon. Important lessons for sure.

• They learn to work together, like a team of mules pullin' a plow.
• They learn to be tough, like an old oak tree standin' strong in the wind.
• They learn to be disciplined, like a well-trained hound dog.
• And to win with grace, or lose with dignity, and that's as important as anythin', I reckon.

This place, Grand Rapids, it's a hockey town. Folks here, they love their hockey. They come out to support them boys, rain or shine. It's a real community thing, you see. Brings folks together, like a good old-fashioned barn raisin'. This Grand Rapids High School hockey is a big deal.

They got some other place, called Griff's Icehouse. Sounds cold, don't it? Folks go there to watch the games, I hear. I ain't never been, though. Too cold for my old bones. Prefer to stay home, by the fire, with a warm cup of somethin'. That's just me, I suppose. Some people just don't like the cold.

So, if you ever find yourself in Grand Rapids, and you hear folks talkin' 'bout the Thunderhawks, you'll know what they're on about. It's them hockey boys, playin' their hearts out on that ice. They're a good bunch, them boys. They make this old grandma proud. They sure do. And that's all I gotta say 'bout that Grand Rapids High School hockey.