BSH Radio 46: Another trip to the Adirondack Mountains

by Travis Hughes on Nov 16, 2011 1:20 PM EST in Philadelphia Flyers Farm System

Puck drop on Friday night at the Glens Falls Civic Center. (Travis Hughes/Broad Street Hockey)

As if the several stories on the Adirondack Phantoms or the Matt Walker jokes this week weren't a dead giveaway, we made a trip up to Glens Falls, N.Y. over this past weekend to catch a few games.

After Saturday night's game against the Toronto Marlies, a 2-1 Phantoms win in the shootout, myself, Geoff and esteemed BSH reader Don prepared for a night out in Saratoga with beers and a radio show. Much to our surprise, we actually did talk hockey for just about all of the show, despite Geoff's many attempts to sabotage the endeavor with ridiculous impersonation attempts.

We talked about several players who impressed us over the weekend (Jason Akeson and Garrett Roe lead the list), the play of tall Tommy Sestito, Matt Walker's surprising foot speed, the crowd in Glens Falls and what hockey means to the small town of 14,000, the confusion of a five-round AHL shootout as opposed to a three-round NHL shootout and much more.

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The drinking started before the recording started, didn’t it?

My initial response was, "I hate you so much right now" but I changed it.
by DLJr on Oct 19, 2011 1:15 PM EDT

by 02h32m01s on Nov 16, 2011 2:17 PM EST reply actions 1 recs

It was the only way they could convince me to actually use my eyes to watch a game.

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by DLJr on Nov 16, 2011 2:25 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

At least the part of the game you decides to show up for

by ryan1 on Nov 16, 2011 2:34 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

Burn.

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by Geoff Detweiler on Nov 16, 2011 2:57 PM EST up reply actions

It’s not my fault a burger took 30 minutes to cook apparently, WTF.

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by DLJr on Nov 16, 2011 3:05 PM EST up reply actions

The classic Adirondack pregame meal is at the Burger King by the front entrance. No way a burger there would have taken a half hour :)

by ryan1 on Nov 16, 2011 3:57 PM EST up reply actions

You wouldn’t have wanted to sit next to me if I ate at Burger King.

Also the beer at Davidson’s was worth it; the Anniversary Ale was quite good.

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by DLJr on Nov 16, 2011 4:20 PM EST up reply actions

Make me a little more jealous, damnit.

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by Travis Hughes on Nov 16, 2011 6:29 PM EST up reply actions

Well the burgers were cold if that helps.

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by DLJr on Nov 17, 2011 8:37 AM EST up reply actions

o.k. the last milisecond of that show made me snort-laugh.

My initial response was, "I hate you so much right now" but I changed it.
by DLJr on Oct 19, 2011 1:15 PM EDT

by 02h32m01s on Nov 16, 2011 2:40 PM EST reply actions 1 recs

So are there any interviews w/ players or staff this trip? Any impressions or opinions regarding others not on NHL contracts like Hamel or Bombach? Any clues as to what’s going on w/ Brandon Manning? Did any of you buy/ wear one of these but were too embarrassed to admit it?

by mtitanic on Nov 16, 2011 2:45 PM EST reply actions

Hamel might be the best player on that team IMO. He is absolutely excellent to have there on an AHL contract. I’ve walked away impressed by him on both trips.

I didn’t buy anything, but I caught a T-shirt for what it’s worth. Ryan caught one thrown by Mr. Hamel.

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by DLJr on Nov 16, 2011 3:07 PM EST up reply actions

The best shirt I’ve caught since Danny Syvret was on the team.

by ryan1 on Nov 16, 2011 3:56 PM EST up reply actions

I bought one of these and Don made fun of me for some reason.

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by Travis Hughes on Nov 16, 2011 6:30 PM EST up reply actions

That looks pretty awesome, actually.

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by Geoff Detweiler on Nov 16, 2011 8:44 PM EST up reply actions

Because you are wearing what is essentially the same thing in your picture for this site but with the Flyers logo instead of a Phantoms logo. And also because you went to the store for a shirt and came back with a knit hat.

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by DLJr on Nov 17, 2011 8:38 AM EST up reply actions

Last I heard, Manning was still in Philly rehabbing. Bombach didn’t play – I’ve never heard his name before now anyway – but Roe (AHL contract) was my most impressive player.

No interviews due to someone forgetting to charge their phone, but I have video of Paterson and Harper’s post game interviews. Not sure if they’re at all relevant though.

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by Geoff Detweiler on Nov 16, 2011 3:23 PM EST up reply actions

Andy Bohmbach was called up at some point from the ECHL where he showed some offensive skills. Don’t know if he is still in ADK, I just assumed he was. As far as Manning goes, I think it was in McManus’ column I read that he inquired about him and no one on the Phantoms would comment, very hush-hush. ?
A lot of empty seats in that picture. I could swear I read that these two games had the highest attendance to date this year.

by mtitanic on Nov 16, 2011 4:19 PM EST up reply actions

Yeah, people show up late there a lot. No idea what Manning’s injury was, though I remember the team put him as a camp invite on every roster, despite later confirming to me he was signed to a contract.

Very confusing, that Manning situation.

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by Geoff Detweiler on Nov 16, 2011 4:43 PM EST up reply actions

How long is this one?

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by phillies0100 on Nov 16, 2011 3:34 PM EST reply actions

half an hour

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by Geoff Detweiler on Nov 16, 2011 3:39 PM EST up reply actions

TWSS

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by JLS89 on Nov 16, 2011 10:16 PM EST up reply actions

I’ve been in class but I’m looking forward to listening to this later. Should be interesting.

by ryan1 on Nov 16, 2011 3:56 PM EST reply actions

Poor form, Deets. Just terrible. Awesome voice crack too. When are you going to be done with puberty.

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by KreiderDesigns on Nov 16, 2011 4:24 PM EST reply actions

In fairness to Geoff, he was the only who could even come close to pulling it off.

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by DLJr on Nov 16, 2011 4:27 PM EST up reply actions

That’s my special gift, my individual talent that I bring to this team for victory.

Also, if none of you bought me that Dax coloring book then you all suck.

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by KreiderDesigns on Nov 16, 2011 4:30 PM EST up reply actions

Travis is the only one who went to the “store”, blame him.

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by DLJr on Nov 16, 2011 4:34 PM EST up reply actions

TRAVIS!

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by KreiderDesigns on Nov 16, 2011 4:48 PM EST up reply actions

Haha, I almost bought it actually. Not even kidding.

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by Travis Hughes on Nov 16, 2011 6:31 PM EST up reply actions