The NHL 09 Fear The Fin Invitational

by Mr. Plank on Jul 12, 2009 10:15 PM PDT in Fear The Fin News Comment 88 comments

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Unreal. Courtesy of Custom Covers.

If you've been around the last month or so, you've heard rumblings of a NHL 09 Tournament on Xbox Live.

Let's kick the tires and light the fires big daddy.

Jaaaump.

This shit's either going to be pretty straight forward, or a pain in the ass to pull off. Hopefully we can figure it in the comments before Friday rolls around.

THE BASICS

The tournament begins on Friday July 17th. That is this upcoming weekend. You must sign up by Thursday at 11:59 PM in order to take part.
Anyone and everyone is invited. You don't have to be a Sharks fan.
You must be a decent human being to play. This tournament will require self reporting on the outcomes of games which makes honesty the best policy. Don't be a dick.
Also, don't be a douche. If you sign up make sure you can commit to playing this summer. If you're going to Italy for two months, this isn't right for you.
You must have Xbox Live obviously. Headset is not required, but if you have one all the better.

THE FORMAT

Seven game series.
RSVP in the comments. Include your gamertag.
Depending on the number of players signing up, we may have to get creative with how we structure the tournament. Some players may get byes in the first round etc. Don't worry about this right now, it's irrelevant until we see how many people have signed up.
After signing up, friend request me (gamertag is misterplank). This is important because....
Teams will be drafted according to your online versus record. The higher your record, the higher your draft pick. For example, say you are 300-0-0. You would pick first. The draft will take place on Friday. If you are unable to get to a computer on Friday, leave a list of ten teams (in order of preference) that you would want to play as.
After selecting teams, you will have until the next Friday at 11:59 PM to finish your series. That is one week. Feel free to organize when you will play your games in the comments.
I will put up a master list of players, teams, and seedings on Friday.
Winners advance to the next round, obviously.

Any questions, let us know. This should be fun as hell, and hopefully we can set up a league for NHL 10.

Go Sharks.

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I'm in!

YOu’re all going down! Or something. Either way, Fun for all. GT = OdinMercer (Go figure)

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by Travis Hair on Jul 12, 2009 10:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Oh, and since Odin runs the Coyotes blog he gets to be Phoenix.

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by Mr. Plank on Jul 12, 2009 10:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

By the lack of comments, I’m assuming no one is particularly beat up over that.

Wooooooooo

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by Mr. Plank on Jul 13, 2009 2:32 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I would imagine not.

I’d expect as much of a run on people snatching up the Thrashers…

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by Travis Hair on Jul 13, 2009 2:58 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

hey

dont hate on phoenix…they are good in that game…as long as no one takes my panthers
i’m good…the power of BOUMEESTER!

by Sir Snipesalot on Jul 13, 2009 10:02 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

hey plank

Im in but out of town 17 18 19…just to let you know. you know me SirSnipesalot24

by Sir Snipesalot on Jul 12, 2009 10:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

That’s chill- we might have to extend the time to complete games anyways.

Fear The Fin: Where Selling Your Soul Is The Likely Solution

by Mr. Plank on Jul 12, 2009 10:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

and my teams....

1 LA King
2 Florida Panther
3 Minnesota Wild
4 St. Louis Blue
5 Columbus Blue Jacket
6 Calgary Flame
7 Detroit Red Wing
8 San Jose Shark
9 Vancouver Canuck
10 Montreal Canadien

by Sir Snipesalot on Jul 15, 2009 11:28 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

btw

I’m 301-0-0 haha

by Sir Snipesalot on Jul 12, 2009 10:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Haha, you fucking dick. By the way they fixed the glitch goals for 2010 so you’re out of luck.

I really hope you face Taylor in the first round and sweep his bitch ass.

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by Mr. Plank on Jul 12, 2009 10:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

What glitch goals?

I can’t score to save my life…

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by Travis Hair on Jul 12, 2009 10:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

there is the curve shot the wraparound the short side slap shot the come out from the hash mark and shoot back where you were coming from the short side snipe glitch the five hole glitch the breakaway move glitch and many many more haha…

by Sir Snipesalot on Jul 12, 2009 10:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

me too

i dont need glitch goals…glitch goals need me. hahaha

by Sir Snipesalot on Jul 12, 2009 10:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm in.

I’m not great. But hey, I’m used to early exits…

GT: JW Hawkeye241

by jwizzle241 on Jul 12, 2009 10:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

BUH DUM TTTSSHHH

by Sir Snipesalot on Jul 12, 2009 10:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh God, don’t remind me ;)

Fear The Fin: Where Selling Your Soul Is The Likely Solution

by Mr. Plank on Jul 13, 2009 2:31 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

if i had the game, i'd play

now i’m sad

by a10dency2ask on Jul 12, 2009 11:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

If I had the game

and the time, I’d be down. Sadly, I have neither. I await the results!

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by CTGray on Jul 12, 2009 11:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I would do this too

If I had the game (NHL 02 FTW!) and any skill at video games at all. Okay, I admit I play a mean Hydro Thunder and Sonic Adventures, but thus far my Dreamcast skills have yet to translate to the 360.

"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
Fools and Sages

by mymclife on Jul 12, 2009 11:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Haha, NHL 02? I seem to remember an interview that Luko did last season where he explained that was the game he played against his son. Maybe it was Boucher…

Either way, some solid company.

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by Mr. Plank on Jul 13, 2009 2:30 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Haha, I think it was Boucher. But either way, its nice.

Mario Lemieux on the cover with the pigeon logo, with Nolan still on the Sharks… Only thing wrong is that my dog chewed through the cord to the Xbox, rendering it useless.

"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
Fools and Sages

by mymclife on Jul 13, 2009 10:59 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

down

GT = kbofosho

by KBO on Jul 13, 2009 12:49 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Giggity. That makes six including TCY and I.

Doritos and soda pop for all!

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by Mr. Plank on Jul 13, 2009 2:34 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Are these cool ranch Doritos? Or some other sucky type of dorito…

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by Travis Hair on Jul 13, 2009 2:59 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

let's do this...

gamertag = kran83

by tuxmaskdan on Jul 13, 2009 5:51 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Count me in.

I’ll be another early exit, but whatever. GT = The Enginerd

It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
NIEDKLERYARYER
oer sometoethin lie kthat!!!! -Mr. K

by Lurker Shark on Jul 13, 2009 6:22 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Im in

I would like to be in, but I will also be out of town this weekend if thats ok.

My GT = JDorianMD

by Runnoe04 on Jul 13, 2009 8:11 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

nice scrubs reference with the GT

by Sir Snipesalot on Jul 13, 2009 10:04 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks

Great to see someone got it

by Runnoe04 on Jul 13, 2009 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

In like McGinn

GT – Shiromori

by Shiromori on Jul 13, 2009 8:33 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Hey guys

Saw this via PPP.
Im in, GT is Leafer1984.
When you say “Don’t be a dick.” Does that mean, no constant stick lifts and cheesy goals?

The Leafs may not win everygame, but they will beat the shit out of you
Truculence FTW

by leafer1984 on Jul 13, 2009 8:47 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I'm in...

Gamertag: Nawest

I lift mad sticks.

Sports And The City

A Toronto sports blog, where unabashed homerism is alive and well...

PLAYOFFS!!!!1

by eyebleaf on Jul 13, 2009 9:59 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Yes, I noticed…

The Leafs may not win everygame, but they will beat the shit out of you
Truculence FTW

by leafer1984 on Jul 13, 2009 10:23 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Im in. Gamertag= Secret Agent P. I will also be an early exit but should be fun either way

by sjhockeyfan on Jul 13, 2009 10:45 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

In, but I think that’s assumed.

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by That'll Cheech You on Jul 13, 2009 10:55 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I like the Xbox

My gamertag is really original: GTBradLee.

And for the record, I haven’t played the NHL 09 since February. A refresher might be in order.

www.stlouisgametime.com

by Brad Lee on Jul 13, 2009 11:00 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

You can play against me. I’ve only had the game a week. Same for the system.

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by Travis Hair on Jul 13, 2009 11:13 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, but if I lose to a guy who's had it for a week

I would probably have to do something drastic. Like go out side or something.

www.stlouisgametime.com

by Brad Lee on Jul 13, 2009 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

But I will have had fun and that’s really what matters here right?

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by Travis Hair on Jul 13, 2009 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

If there are any spots left, I’m down. Gamertag = jimbobri. I’d offer the gift of chatting during the games, but I stepped on my headset recently and it’s broken. (Sadface)

When I'm not battling in California:

http://www.cyclelikesedins.com

by jamestobrien on Jul 13, 2009 11:08 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

do you need any special kinda headsets for these things? I have one, old one, but never use it – could send it your way (it would only eventually be tossed out). actually could have my boys see if it works on their xbox first huh?

Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?

by ang6666 on Jul 13, 2009 12:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

In!

Hey guys, haven’t been around here… I’m a flames fan, but I’ve been a long time NHL 09er…

Gamertag is J Rhombus

Thanks!

by J Rhombus on Jul 13, 2009 12:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

not sure about friday

not sure about the draft, but I’ll leave my list of teams just in case

1. Flames
2. Penquins
3. Blackhawks
4. Capitals
5. Red Wings
6. Ducks
7. Wild
8. Kings
9. Bruins
10. Flyers

by J Rhombus on Jul 13, 2009 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Im in GT: Reginald Wilcox

by Reginald Wilcox on Jul 13, 2009 1:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I'm in

hey, been a life long sharks fan and reader of this blog but never signed up. Once I saw this I had to… gt: Muldoon049

by muldoon049 on Jul 13, 2009 2:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I'm in

GT is SpalWizzall

by SpalWizzall on Jul 13, 2009 2:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

lets go

im in GT: killahshark58

by killershark408 on Jul 13, 2009 3:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I won’t be partaking, but I will be cheering on my PPP boys. So that makes me uhm cheerleader. WOOOO!

(843): the red head has a bf
(1-843): just because there's a goalie doesn't mean u can't score

by wrap around curl on Jul 13, 2009 4:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

The one week I finally plan a vacation…

Hopefully this works out and we can start another in a couple months with NHL 10 comes out.

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by Andy Newman on Jul 13, 2009 4:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I’m down. GT: LilBunnyStomper
Dunno if i’ll be here on friday so:
1.Sharks
2.Devils
3.Ducks
4.Penguins
5. Flames
6.Blue Jackets
7.Canucks
8.Sabres
9.Blackhawks
10.Flyers
and just because i dont play online much:
11.Rangers
12.Sens
13.Bruins
14.Wings
15.Caps

by JDS55 on Jul 13, 2009 5:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Hey Plank what time Friday?

Some of us have to work you know.

It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
NIEDKLERYARYER
oer sometoethin lie kthat!!!! -Mr. K

by Lurker Shark on Jul 13, 2009 6:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

sweet nhl tourney

hey my gamertag is themetal672
shouldnt the players with the worse record be able to draft first? kinda like the nhl

by Pavs4Captain on Jul 13, 2009 7:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

glitches

do u guys ever score a goal and the game doesnt count it?
it always happens to me… i put it in the net and the red light never goes off and after like 30 seconds it goes to a faceoff

by Pavs4Captain on Jul 13, 2009 7:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

i'm way down

Hey guys, newbie to the blog here. my GT is: Xerospaniard

I would love to be part of this tourney. Do I need to do anything else?

by christobal54 on Jul 13, 2009 10:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

This is Gonna be sweet!

Im so in…Gamertag: Xavier4444

Also I have a suggestion, how do you all feel about changing the game format so it’s continuous OT instead of shoot out? Just a thought.

by The_Megalodon on Jul 13, 2009 11:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I was just talking to TCY about it today, actually- we’re definitely going to do that. We’re also going to be switching up some other formatting rules, so be sure to check back on Friday for the full update and seedings etc.

Cheers man, glad to have you on board.

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by Mr. Plank on Jul 13, 2009 11:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Solid name, too. Those things are freaky as shit when you think about it. Apex predators own.

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by Mr. Plank on Jul 13, 2009 11:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

dammit. the shootout is like the only thing im good at.

now im gonna lose my series 0-4 instead of like 2-4.

by jwizzle241 on Jul 14, 2009 12:49 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hey, I’m in on this action
gt – HisDudeness9

by bryen birk on Jul 13, 2009 11:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Oh you KNOW I am in

GT = diabeetus579003

Now, I’m off to gamestop to replace my broken copy of nhl09. DAMNIT

"I suddenly hate Canada with a passion = BASTARDS!!!!!! " -Mr K, Upon hearing Moyes filing Chapter 11

by joe579 on Jul 14, 2009 10:19 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

also draft orders

1. Avangard Omsk (KHL, superliga)
2. Khimik Mytischi (same)
3. Ducks
4. Vancouver
5. I really doubt those KHL teams will be taken by my spot, so if you people want to punish me for not being there, TEAM KAZAKHSTAN. (They’re dominating the tour de france at least)

"I suddenly hate Canada with a passion = BASTARDS!!!!!! " -Mr K, Upon hearing Moyes filing Chapter 11

by joe579 on Jul 14, 2009 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

man $50 later

For the first time in 4 months I fire this thing up.

5 games as the Sharks.

Amount of goals scored: 0

Crap.

"I suddenly hate Canada with a passion = BASTARDS!!!!!! " -Mr K, Upon hearing Moyes filing Chapter 11

by joe579 on Jul 14, 2009 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ouch. You sure you don’t have it on playoff mode?

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by Mr. Plank on Jul 14, 2009 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I like the GT dude.

It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
NIEDKLERYARYER
oer sometoethin lie kthat!!!! -Mr. K

by Lurker Shark on Jul 15, 2009 6:30 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

In Cod4

I yell out “PANCREAS SHOT” into the headset. I laugh when people rage “ITS A HEADSHOT NUB GET IT RIGHT RAWRWRWRWR”

"I suddenly hate Canada with a passion = BASTARDS!!!!!! " -Mr K, Upon hearing Moyes filing Chapter 11

by joe579 on Jul 15, 2009 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

26 so far? I just counted… are we doing the full 30? I’m thinking this is going to be awesome madness

by J Rhombus on Jul 14, 2009 1:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

32 competitors

would make more sense

"I suddenly hate Canada with a passion = BASTARDS!!!!!! " -Mr K, Upon hearing Moyes filing Chapter 11

by joe579 on Jul 14, 2009 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Aye.

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by Mr. Plank on Jul 14, 2009 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

but there are only 30 teams in the league… wouldn’t someone have to pick international or for some other league

by J Rhombus on Jul 14, 2009 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

About that...

With 26 people already signed up, having a draft on Friday would be bedlam. I think we’re just going to go with users picking their own teams against their opponents. More on Friday.

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by Mr. Plank on Jul 14, 2009 4:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

yeah but

everyone here is going to want to be the sharks…a draft would make more sense in a way…just tossin up mid range

by Sir Snipesalot on Jul 15, 2009 11:23 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

also note

some KHL teams are better than mid range nhl teams.

"I suddenly hate Canada with a passion = BASTARDS!!!!!! " -Mr K, Upon hearing Moyes filing Chapter 11

by joe579 on Jul 14, 2009 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Im in-GT: SharksFan91

Top 5 teams
1.Sharks
2.Blackhawks
3.Penguins
4.Flames
5.Hurricanes

by SharksFan91 on Jul 14, 2009 2:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

but my record is like 2-8-1 or something like that I play more dynasty more than online.

by SharksFan91 on Jul 14, 2009 2:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

ive been waiting for this

gamertag: kantonaxtwoo

by Alfred Au on Jul 14, 2009 11:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Saw this over on Blueshirt Banter

I haven’t played online much, but I’ve been doing the ‘Be a Pro’ game mode for a while now. I’ve also played against my roommate a bunch of times.

GT: TheShwantz27
Do I need to list my preferred teams?

by BriGuy27 on Jul 15, 2009 10:19 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I'm putting the foil on.

GT: HighInk

Haven’t really played online much, but have been playing these games since Ice Hockey and Blades of Steel on NES.

Teams
1 Rangers
2 Flyers
3 Penguins
4 Capitols
5 Ducks
6 Blackhawks
7 Wings
8 Kings
9 Flames
10 Sharks

by WalkerNYRanger on Jul 15, 2009 11:16 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I don’t play much online, but I’m in.

GT: BaddBoyBrandon

Teams:

1 Sharks
2 Canucks
3 Penguins
4 Blackhawks
5 Bruins
6 Canadians
7 Red Wings
8 Sabres
9 Flames
10 Capitals

by BaddBoi on Jul 15, 2009 1:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

im in

My GT is xRoGx NhL K1nG

question is this where you sign up and where will the draft be held?

by kiop900 on Jul 15, 2009 1:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Come back on Friday and we’ll have everything explained.

This is where you sign up, but we’re actually going to nix the draft. As mentioned before, it would be bedlam.

Fear The Fin: Where Selling Your Soul Is The Likely Solution

by Mr. Plank on Jul 15, 2009 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

How do you sign up?

I play alot I just dont know where to sign up

Gt- Mccarthyism1430
List of teams:
1. Carolina
2. Rangers
3. Philly
4. Columbus
5.Nashville

by BroadwayBlue30 on Jul 15, 2009 2:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

This is where you sign up. Friday we will have more, including your opponent.

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by Mr. Plank on Jul 15, 2009 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Are you planning on gathering up a list from all these gamertags and making random oppenents with each other? Whats the deadline on this finishing up? One series per week or less pending everyone finishing?

by bryen birk on Jul 15, 2009 4:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

im down

gamertag: celtic jovh

by celtic_jvoh on Jul 15, 2009 5:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Count me in

J Tra1n

thats with a 1 not a I

by Jake739 on Jul 16, 2009 12:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

i'm definitely down

count me in…..here’s my stats via easportsworld.com

games played: 214
wins: 137
losses: 58

my claim to fame is this video at the same site above, I have the #4 video for that week ====> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETxvqGxuW4w&feature=channel_page

GT: Ragestreet

by RageQuit on Jul 16, 2009 3:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs