1. More than a Feeling - Boston
The Oilers are a classic rock kind of team -- hard working Alberta boys who like to crack a beer, put up their feet, and bang their heads after a hard week on the rigs. This particular tune is a favourite of my favourite, Dwayne Roloson. Excellent vocals and guitar solo.
2. Do You Wanna Touch Me - Joan Jett
As previously discussed.
3. Don't Stop Believin' - Journey
The title really says it all.
4. Talk Dirty to Me - Poison
Who wouldn't want to hear the sexiest team in the NHL talking dirty? Chopper, pick up that guitar and...talk to me!
5. Born to Run - Bruce Springsteen
Arguably "the best song ever," I chose this one in reference to the Oil's playoff run last year.
6. Under Pressure - Queen
The Oilers usually spend the end of the season battling for the last playoff spot in the West. I'm not complaining -- their underdog status is part of what I love about them. However, this habit of "scraping by" can make April a stressful month.
7. Cum on, Feel the Noize - Quiet Riot
A tribute to the loudest arena in hockey -- Formerly Northlands Coliseum, currently the Drugstore.
8. Paradise City - GnR
Edmonton will always be home.
9. Heaven in Alberta - Big Sugar
"I hear tell about a Heaven in Alberta, where they've got all Hell for a basement." What's below (South of) Edmonton, again?
10. I Love a Man in Uniform - Gang of Four
The girls, they love to see you shoot.
11. Working for the Weekend - Loverboy
I mostly chose this song because it makes me laugh. But it's also Canadian, like the Oilers, and those boys do have to work on the weekend.
12. Feeling Good - Nina Simone
The Oilers' theme song during the playoffs, and one of the all-time greats. Nothing makes me feel good like watching the Oil.
Wednesday, December 13, 2006
Oilers Mix Tape #1
Friday, November 24, 2006
Work it!
I'm such a keener, I did my homework months before it was due. Over at Hot Oil, I've made over both Ryan Smyth and Petr Sykora. Everyone looks better in an up-do.
Tuesday, October 31, 2006
I Was Born Wearing Skates
Well, not quite -- but close! My parents threw me on the ice at the age of 3, and my Dad put me on a ringette team by the time I was 4. I was much younger and smaller than the rest of the girls, and I was a terrible skater. Thankfully, a kindly coach took pity on me and took me over to the side of the rink to practice my skillz until I caught up with the rest of the team. I played for 14 years, and I miss it like hell.
What does the above have to do with Hockey memories? As a young ringette player, I idolized the Oilers. I was bred to be an Oilers fan, watching games with my Dad almost since birth, but it was strapping on those skates that really allowed me to identify with the players and understand how talented they truly are. Nothing beats the rush of cold air on your face as you skate as hard as you can; That sensation of smooth speed as you glide over the frozen water's surface is unlike any other. As a young'un, this love of the ice is something that I was sure I had in common with my heroes Messier, Tikkanen, and Gretzky -- And knowing this brought me closer to the game and to the Oilers as a fan.
With my name clumsily printed on masking tape on the front of my helmet and blue sweatpants over my pads in place of the Cooperalls that I coveted, but didn't come small enough to fit me, I'm sure I looked ridiculous attempting to imitate a classic Gretzky wrap-around. But during those few sloppy moments, I was the great Gretz. I was a part of my favorite team, at least in my mind, and I could not have loved hockey more.
Saturday, October 07, 2006
The time for proctrastination is over.
1. Where you're from, what you do - basic things.
Born-and-raised Alberta girl, I currently reside in the centre of the universe.
2. Your team and why you like them
OILERS! I was bred to love them.
3. Your least favourite team and why?
The Flames. I was bred to hate them.
4. Your favourite player of all time & now?
All time - Messier, followed closely by Hextall and Tikkanen.
Now - My boyfriend Dwayne Roloson.
5. If you had to punch one hockey player or member of the NHL organisation, who and why?
I have to go with Darryl Sutter. God, I hate that guy.
6. What you'll be looking forward in this group blog.
Pillow fights!
7. What you don't like in general?
This is a pretty broad question, isn't it. I have to go with mushrooms.
8. What role do female fans play in keeping the game alive?
Female fans bring a new perspective to the game. For example:
Random Boy Fan: OH MY GOD HEMSKY SHOOT THE PUCK! SHOOTTHEDAMNPUCK!
Alana: Isn't Roloson cute?
Random Boy Fan: What? Oh yeah, I guess so.
Both: FUCK YOU GREENE! ANOTHER PENALTY?!
9. What role do female fans play in picking heroes for the community?
Allowing female fans to pick the heroes makes for much more attractive heroes overall. It also means that the heroes won't be picked only for their hockey talents. Personality is important too!
10. Hockey just isn't the same without lots and lots of beer.
11. If you were on a deserted island, which player would you pick to stay with you?
Roli!
12. Crosby, Ovechkin or Phaneuf (hey he tried!)?
Ovechkin - dude is funny.
13. The player you'd like to take for:
A grand night out - Roli.
A movie - Roli.
A boring event - Roli. Or Bryzgalov because he's hilarious.
14. If you could make your own team, regardless of whatever players, what would it be called and where will it be/how would it be like?
It would be called the "Edmonton Oilers," located in Edmonton, Alberta, and it would be WINNING.
