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My street cred as a hockey guru starts with my discovery of hockey in 1970. The team I came to love/hate is the New York Rangers. Of course I had to wait 24 years to see them hoist the cup. I was a season ticket holder for five years and became a caustic fan as a result of racing to MSG to see them get spanked. I have attended approximately 125 NHL games. I played ice hockey in a Friday night pickup league and was a contributing member of my championship college floor hockey team. I have been to hockey games in the following NHL venues:
San Jose Sharks-Cow Palace Shark Tank
New York Rangers-MSG
New Jersey Devils-Brendan Byrne Arena
Harftord Whalers-Hartford Coliseum
Boston Bruins-Boston Garden
Chicago Blackhawks-Chicago Stadium
Dallas Stars-Reunion Arena
Buffalo Sabres-The Aud
Vancouver Canucks-GM Center
I will not go into the Nassau Colliseum even for Dead shows.
Even though I am older than Chelios I still rollerblade on the Embaradero or in Golden Gate Park on Sundays.
I have also visited the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto where the cup is not.
I was privileged enough to see the Stanley Cup in person in 1994. Although I was living in San Francisco I had a trip planned to NY for a friend's wedding in June of 94. This was great timing as I was able to attend the NY Rangers victory parade in the Canyon of Heroes on Broadway in NYC. Photos I took at the event can be viewed here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/gorman_jones/482385297/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/gorman_jones/482385079/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/gorman_jones/482385079/
Since relocating to San Francisco in 1991 I have become an avid Shark's supporter. I hope they do not make me wait 24 years to see them hoist the cup.
I love the game of hockey.

Gorman's Recent Articles

Flames-Sharks Game Two: Sharks Bounce Back on Evgeni Nabokov Shutout

Published about 1 year ago
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Stars-Sharks: San Jose Clinches Home-Ice Advantage With 3-2 OT Win

Published about 1 year ago
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Ducks-Sharks: San Jose Extends Division Lead With Win

Published about 1 year ago
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Sharks-Ducks: San Jose Needs to Look Inward to Beat Anaheim

Published about 1 year ago
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Favorite Athletes

Walter Payton, Steve Young, Lawrence Taylor, Mark Messier, Brett Favre
Favorite Sports Teams

New York Giants, New York Rangers, San Jose Sharks
All Time Sports Moment

When the Rangers won the Stanley Cup!
Most Memorable Game Attended

Dave Righetti's no hitter in Yankee Stadium July 4 1983, I still have the ticket stub.
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Wayne Gretzky's career points totals. I know about Malkin, Ovechkin and Crosby but they need to do it for 18 years first and that takes a lot of luck. Just ask Lemieux, Messier, and Yzerman. Gretzky has 2,857 points in 1,487 games. Second place is Messier with 1,887 points in 1,756 games. Thats 269 more games and 970 less points!
Ruth or Mays?

Babe Ruth, he had two seasons with twenty plus wins as a pitcher.
Unitas or Montana?

Steve Young, I know he has one Super Bowl win to Joe's four. He was a much better scrambler, runner, blocker and thinker. He did much more with WAY less in terms of the talent on his team. I have had many a conversation with the die hard niner fans on this one.
Pele or Maradona?

Pele
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

Who cares? As the character Robin says in Annie Hall "Alvy, what is so fascinating about a group of pituitary cases trying to stuff the ball through a hoop?"

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by Vanessa
about 1 year ago

Hey! To look at feedback, look at the page your article is on and click on the link that says "article history." It should all be there.
by Bryan
about 1 year ago

No worries about length, I'll read almost anything put infront of me! I have to admit that the loss was initially shattering in the Super Bowl, but I'm not going to overlook for a second that the Giants d-line was playing as if there was no tomorrow—as they should be. It was a great end to the NFL season, and although it didn't turn out like I hoped, I'm glad the win was earned by one side, and not just a blow out.

As far as the San Fran stuff, thanks for the tips! Being a student I don't know when I'll get to start traveling, but you never know, and the advice is always welcome!

Glad you're getting such a warm reception here on B.R.!
by Bryan
about 1 year ago

Gorman,

I was scrolling down the Bleacher Report Award page and I noticed you had left a comment saying that you're a new NHL writer here on Bleacher Report. I just wanted to offer you a belated welcome on behalf of the NHL "section" I guess you could say.

I've read through some of your stuff—very factual, and very thorough! I'd love to see you tackle some opinion pieces though. I love seeing the "homer" side of view, and just different interpretations of storylines around the league.

If you've got any questions, feel free to ask me via my profile, or my email (located on my profile!). Welcome to the team!

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Flames-Sharks Game Two: Sharks Bounce Back on Evgeni Nabokov Shutout

Stars-Sharks: San Jose Clinches Home-Ice Advantage With 3-2 OT Win

Ducks-Sharks: San Jose Extends Division Lead With Win

Sharks-Ducks: San Jose Needs to Look Inward to Beat Anaheim

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