Yankees Fragrance: What Every True Yankee Fan Needs to Smell Like Going to The Stadium

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The New York Yankees have private labeled fragrances for men and women named “The Essence of Greatness.” I hope it’s not the essence of pine tar and chewing tobacco. Just think of it: You can wear your Yankee garb and top it all of with a liberal splash of this stuff. Just what the Steinbrenner’s, or as we used to call them in the 70s, the Steingrabbers need, more money.

Red Bulls 2012 Single Match Tickets on Sale Wednesday, February 29th at 9:00 AM

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The New York Red Bulls 2012 single match tickets go on sale tomorrow morning, Wednesday, February 29th beginning at 9:00 AM. The pricing has changed from the past two seasons at Red Bull Arena but it can still be very affordable. I’m looking forward to the season and Let’s Go Red Bulls!

Rangers Shut Out Hated Devils 2-0 at The Garden Monday

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The New York Rangers shut out their hated cross Hudson River rivals, the New Jersey Devils 2-0 on Monday, February 27th at The Garden. The game reminded me of a Devil game from the 90s, with excellent defensive play by both clubs and only a total of 27 shots on goal. Ranger goalkeeper Henrik Lundqvist earned his 30th win of the year making it 7 straight 30-win seasons for The King. One item to note was the dirty play by NJ’s David Clarkson. It pains me to say that Clarkson has actually become a hockey player but he put his team in a hole by taking so many dopey penalties. Here’s the list: 10 minutes misconduct, 2 minutes unsportsmanlike conduct, 2 minutes charging and 5 minutes fighting. Although one of his minors was served by Steve Bernier he was off the ice for quite a while and this no doubt hurt the Devils. A lot of the Devil players stated that they were coming for the Eastern Conference leading Rangers but the Blueshirts didn’t take the bait. The Rangers were able to play excellent team defense once again and clog their defensive zone. This clearly frustrated the Devils who were able to attempt many shots but most of them were blocked and never made it to Lundqvist. Late in the 1st period the Rangers worked the puck deep behind the goal line and the captain Ryan Callahan pushed the puck to Carl Hagelin in the low slot. Hagelin snapped the puck under the cross bar to give the Rangers a 1-0- lead. The scored stayed 1-0 until 18:54 of the 3rd period when the same line scored an empty net goal. The Devils were called for a delayed penalty (hooking or interference) against Hagelin who was taking the puck up the left side into the offensive zone. Hagelin found Callahan in front, who scored the empty netter for his 25th goal of the season. The three stars of the game were all Rangers: Hagelin, McDonagh and Lundqvist.

Devils 5th Annual American Red Cross Blood Drive Saturday, March 31, 2012 at Prudential Center

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I would like to thank my friend for sending this information to me. Although I’m a huge Blueshirts fan I will happily cross party lines and donate blood to the Red Cross, a very worthy organization.

As reported by redcrossblood.org/devils:

The New Jersey Devils are hosting their 5th Annual American Red Cross Blood Drive at the Prudential Center in Newark on Saturday, March 31st, 2012.

You can help provide a second chance for a patient in need by donating blood on Saturday March 31, 2012 during the 5th Annual New Jersey Devils American Red Cross Blood Drive from 6:00am – 1:00pm.

New Jersey Devils Fans now is your chance to be a part of the action as the New Jersey Devils and the American Red Cross partner to collect 1,200 units of blood to help safeguard against a blood shortage.

All presenting blood donors will receive a special event vintage NJ Devils ball cap and T-Shirt created only for those that donate blood during this very special life saving event. Randomly selected donors will also have the chance to win autographed merchandise including jerseys, sticks, pucks and much more..

Heading to Madison Square Garden Tonight as Rangers Host Blue Jackets

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My Wife, friends and I will be heading to Manhattan this afternoon for dinner and then to the Ranger game at the Garden tonight. The Knicks are playing the NBA Champion Dallas Mavericks now, and the Garden staff will remove the floor to make way for the Blueshirts as the Columbus Blue Jackets come into town. Trade rumors are swirling around Blue Jackets’ captain Rick Nash with the Rangers and Flyers (aka Effers) heading up the shortlist. If the Rangers trade for Nash I hope they don’t mortgage the future of the club. Let’s Go Rangers!