Burnzie's Battalion Needs Members

by BReynolds on Aug 16, 2011 11:21 AM PDT

Hello to all here at Fear the Fin. I come to you today not to discuss whatever the latest trade cooking between the Sharks and Wild might be, or to argue who won or lost the three trades this summer. No, I am here with a different goal in mind.

You see, when the Sharks traded for Brent Burns, they got one of the largest supporters of military families currently walking the planet. He also happens to be heavily involved in Defending the Blue Line, a charity you may have heard a great deal about after the passing of Derek Boogaard.

This brings us to the point of this post. Brent Burns bought four tickets to every Minnesota Wild home game, and allowed DTBL to give those tickets away to military service members and their families. He is going to continue that effort by moving "Burnzie's Battalion" to HP Pavilion.

There are four tickets to each and every game, and signing up to get them is easy. Simply follow the link HERE, or go to DefendingTheBlueLine.org and click on "NHL Tickets" in the top menu bar. If you have any questions, or would like to know more about the organization, you can find me over at my stomping grounds at Hockey Wilderness, or email me directly at bryan(at)defendingtheblueline(dot)com.

Defending the Blue Line is a 501 (c)(3) non profit organization created by soldiers with the spirit of keeping hockey alive for the children of our nations military heroes.

Our mission at Defending The Blue Line (DTBL) is ensuring that children of military members are afforded every opportunity to participate in the game of hockey. We accomplish this by providing free equipment for military kids, hockey camps, special events, and financial assistance for registration fees and other costs associated with hockey.

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This is a great idea! Wonder if he’ll give them away to an aunt of a military member. :)

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by Angy on Aug 16, 2011 2:32 PM PDT reply actions

Rec'd

Kudos to him and you as well for getting the word out.

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by Sharkz_N_Phinz on Aug 16, 2011 3:18 PM PDT reply actions

Awesome

Rec’d, to put it up higher on the FanPosts list so more people can see this!

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by Soloact on Aug 16, 2011 3:31 PM PDT reply actions

Awesome. What a great guy for doing stuff like this.

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by pooponastick on Aug 16, 2011 4:00 PM PDT reply actions

I'll never flip off a car with a Support Out Troops sticker/magnet.

Everyone else is fair game.

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by Evil Stanchion on Aug 16, 2011 4:35 PM PDT reply actions

Our*

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by Evil Stanchion on Aug 16, 2011 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions

They repealed Don't Ask Don't Tell.

So feel free to Support Out Troops, too.

by Nick! on Aug 19, 2011 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions

I always found that policy funny.

He’s allowed to save your life, but not admire your butt?

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by Evil Stanchion on Aug 20, 2011 7:42 AM PDT up reply actions

Very cool

One of my good friends is in the Marine Corps Reserve…lol

by Khaaz on Aug 16, 2011 4:40 PM PDT reply actions

Great News

As a vet, I was hoping Burns would continue this wonderful gesture in SJ. One of the things I
enjoy about the WHL (Go Winterhawks!) is that they do a lot for vets, people with disabilities and the ailing.

Ian White is bigger this year.

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by Chiclets on Aug 17, 2011 6:01 AM PDT reply actions

It's now a Suite

Burns’ will actually be donating a Suite (12 seats) to every home game.

So awesome what he, Parros, Matt Hendricks (WSH), Clayton Stoner (MIN), and Boogaard (in his memory NYR) do for those who serve our country!

by milanahalek on Aug 17, 2011 6:50 PM PDT reply actions

ah

Parros too? Maybe I can like him off the ice a bit more. :p

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by anduriliam on Aug 18, 2011 11:17 AM PDT up reply actions

maybe lol

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by anduriliam on Aug 18, 2011 11:20 AM PDT up reply actions

Parros has always been the most likable Duck. I think it’s the mustache.

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by PNK on Aug 18, 2011 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions

Considering both he and Murray went to Ivy league schools… half the time when they drop the gloves I expect them to sit down and play a spirited game of chess.

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by Evilducks on Aug 19, 2011 8:26 AM PDT up reply actions

Or compare their non-hockey businesses. I’m pretty sure Dougie’s ubertap beats Parros being the son of one of Toys’R’Us’ execs, though.

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by Auth0r on Aug 19, 2011 9:26 AM PDT up reply actions

Indubitably!

I say, George! Shall we engage in fisticuffs to rally our clubs, hmm? I’m sure all in attendance will leap to their feet!

Why yes Douglas, I do find your idea most appealing! Good move, chap!

fight

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by Evil Stanchion on Aug 19, 2011 9:41 AM PDT up reply actions 4 recs

I love Parros!

He also donates a ton of money to cancer research. Plus, while he beats the hell out of Sharks when they fight, he always fights according to the unspoken code of conduct. Like Jody Shelley, come to think of it.

Good man.

by Nick! on Aug 19, 2011 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions

Very cool.

I’m glad we have such classy individuals in this world. Keep it up everyone.

by Dermal Denticles on Aug 18, 2011 12:10 PM PDT reply actions

Awesome

Now I know Burnsie is as great a person as he is a hockey player. I already love you Brent and can’t wait to see you play.

Thank you so much DW for getting this guy wearing teal.

by The Sear on Aug 18, 2011 5:07 PM PDT reply actions

This was one of the reasons I liked him as much as I did—The other being the dozen+ goals he scored last year on one of my fantasy teams—say what you want about the wars and occupations, that’s your right as an American. But do things for our men and women in uniform, and those who finished their tours. Talk about your thankless jobs…

by Nick! on Aug 19, 2011 9:15 PM PDT reply actions