Ducks Gameday -- A Christmas Cartoon
Phoenix Coyotes (14-11-1, 8th in west) at Anaheim Ducks (10-11-3, t-14th in west), 5 pm
Extra credit reading assignments: Anaheim Calling on the Ducks and Five For Howling on the Coyotes.
Well, on the one hand, despite some recent winning, the Ducks are still tied for last place in the western conference. On the other hand, they do sit only six standings points out of the eighth seed with a chance to close the gap tonight -- seems kind of hopeful. But yeah, screw it -- the Ducks have played better since I declared the season dead; I shouldn't try to mess that up with any optimism today.
We did have a great time at Friday's day game, though. It's the second straight year I've attended the Black(hawks) Friday game with my kid brother, and the second straight year the Ducks have won via shutout. I'll have to make that my top priority game next year, I think. Corey Perry did tie Selanne's franchise record 17-game scoring streak (on a Teemu goal, no less), and of course he has a chance to take the record outright -- and yup, the game isn't televised at all tonight. Good luck, Radio Perry (or if anyone has a link to make him into Internet-Video-Stream Perry, feel free to leave it in the comments).
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In the meantime, I've been alerted that the NHL Arena boards are holding some sort of Ducks Blog-Off (Round 1), which pits Duck fansites against each other in a poll. I don't know, though -- Rudy's not on the Kings list; Chen's not on the Sharks list. So I'll say "whatever" -- go vote for Anaheim Calling. I will, however, be using these poll lists to update our dated Pacific Division blogroll. One of these days, I'm sure.
Also, my first submission for Chamber of Comics' cartoon marathon is posted -- it's pretty random and generally reflects my hunger at the time I was sketching. I was inspired by Mike W's (and pals') attempts at a 30-cartoons-in-30-days challenge -- I'm not truly participating, but I did mess around with a few things style-wise: drawing with ball-point pen instead of a Sharpie and working a bit more with multi-panel formats. I must say, multi-panel in particular has been a bit of a struggle -- I'm still not sure whether it's best to start writing from the first panel or from the last. Also, I have a tendency to put too much storyline in, as I did with my second submission (after the jump). It's a cute idea and even has a holiday theme, but my first draft had twice as many panels and 300% more explanation -- now I've slimmed it down to its basic essentials.
I call it "The Santa Claws(e)" -- enjoy!

Coyotes, werewolves, what's the difference?
Prediction: Shockingly, Kyle Calder's presence is missed. In all seriousness, he had a damn good game on Friday -- we were only partially joking about how hard Rudy would fight for Kyle's signed stick if he was third star of the game.
Go Ducks.
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i will be there tonight
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Because I use mouthwash. And sometimes, I floss.
Damn radio...
Do the teams not talk to each other about these things? Can they not coordinate something so that these games get covered?
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JaredFromLondon: ...Odin, he's cool.
Yeah, and it’s not even just Perry’s chance of breaking a Ducks franchise record tonight — Teemu Selanne is now just one point behind former teammate Phil Housley on the NHL career scoring list. Plus with only one other game happening in the NHL today, it seems a game that they’d almost have to cover.
TV idiots.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
I thoroughly enjoyed the Breakfast Wars comic. Particularly the bleeding egg.
When I'm not battling in California:
Cycle Like The Sedins
Heh, thanks — the panel that really started that one, though, was the pancakes slowly vomiting syrup. Once I drew that, I had to make the rest of the comic.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
Mike W’s are quite excellent as well. The guy has a gift for subversive yet grin-inducing comics.
When I'm not battling in California:
Cycle Like The Sedins
by jamestobrien on Nov 29, 2009 4:49 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah, the bleeding egg (with the stabby holes) was my favorite part, too. But I agree with MIke W, that was completely deranged! Haha, maybe it’s just because I’m so used to your hockey-based cartoons — usually, there’s some familiar frame of reference.
Plus I generally seem to do well with single-panel cartoons, often with a bunch of setup text. Standalone cartoons are somewhat a different breed, one I can definitely get a bit silly in.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
multiple panels lets you tell a little story. Maybe you should try it on BoC every now and then? The Adventures of Duckie?
When I'm not battling in California:
Cycle Like The Sedins
by jamestobrien on Nov 29, 2009 5:26 PM PST up reply actions
I can’t really say if this tweet is trustworthy, but it’s worth a try, I suppose.
For those who want to watch the Ducks game tonight and have no CI or GCL… www.channelsurfing.net They’re supposed to stream it, free.
I suspect that’s just a site that doesn’t realize the game isn’t televised, though.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
There is these guys as well I think:
http://www.atdhe.net/index.html
Bumbed I did not get to meet you and RK, my family got the swine flu and I did not end up using my tickets. That shit is nasty and i’m glad it’s past.
Hm, haven’t heard too much of Dan Wood, but right off the bat, I’ve gotta say that I miss Severyn. Wood’s voice is way too nasally.
Pretty pissed, Game Center has it up on the website but no feed is available.
Thanks NHL
I deliver high-quality H2O
Yeah, we’re in a pretty spoiled era when it comes to TV, but really there’s no good excuse. KDOC appears to be running a “The Hills” marathon.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
Derp Derp I love Audrina!

I deliver high-quality H2O
by The Waterboy on Nov 29, 2009 5:21 PM PST up reply actions
She’s a healthy young lady. Whoever the hell she is.
When I'm not battling in California:
Cycle Like The Sedins
by jamestobrien on Nov 29, 2009 5:27 PM PST up reply actions
Shes got the herpes.
I deliver high-quality H2O
by The Waterboy on Nov 29, 2009 5:31 PM PST up reply actions
we need more posts like this
me and Brendan Mikkelson have a bromance happening...i hold his penis while he pees
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Nov 30, 2009 7:02 AM PST up reply actions
those poor stars need to go back up in the sky and off her boobs so everyone is happy.
there is no gravity, the world just sucks.
Hahahaha, well at least Brokenyard is having a good time.
I was on the Jumbotron!!
http://www.battleofcali.com/
This Eric Stephens intermission interview isn’t too bad — fun to hear Dan Wood talk to the guy who absorbed his old job. Even with the knock against bloggers who “aren’t with the team”.
Don’t worry — I know I’m not reputable. :)
http://www.battleofcali.com/
I guess I should add — I did once call into the Ducks postgame show when Eric Stephens was a guest. I have this quote from him somewhere permanently on my iPod:
“Yeah, Earl. I have seen your site. It’s well done, by the way.”
http://www.battleofcali.com/
you know .. I see the Ducks have been winning lately … does this mean they want to be in the playoffs afterall?? (wondering if saying this will jinx them for this game) … :)
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality? (boycott Hollywood!)
by ang6666 on Nov 29, 2009 6:53 PM PST reply actions
oops!
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality? (boycott Hollywood!)
by ang6666 on Nov 29, 2009 7:02 PM PST up reply actions
Jinxed.
Bastard
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by The Waterboy on Nov 29, 2009 6:58 PM PST up reply actions
come on … no one really believes in jinxes anyways … :)
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by ang6666 on Nov 29, 2009 7:04 PM PST up reply actions
you don’t hate me! I’m nice!! :)
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality? (boycott Hollywood!)
by ang6666 on Nov 29, 2009 7:07 PM PST up reply actions
oops x2!!!
I was kidding with my comment … honest!! (tho I think Odin is happy with me now) … but I was kidding!!!!!!!
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality? (boycott Hollywood!)
by ang6666 on Nov 29, 2009 7:07 PM PST up reply actions
hahaha……why dont you go over to Five for Fighting and put a jinx on them if you really care.
there is no gravity, the world just sucks.
fine … I’ll go spread the love … :)
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality? (boycott Hollywood!)
by ang6666 on Nov 29, 2009 7:11 PM PST up reply actions
Late Cartoon suggestion
I think it’d be funnier if Blitzen were stretched out, like he was screaming to the heavens.
by Arthur from Anaheim Calling on Nov 29, 2009 6:58 PM PST reply actions
I’ll have to improve it on the next one — this still is all sort of technique-building.
And in case anybody’s really vague on the story of the Santa-Wolf cartoon, as it really isn’t well explained, here’s what I sent an e-mail inquirer:
Haha, yeah, it’s vague.
Nah, it’s really not even coyote-related, just something I was messing around with on the side. The guy gets bitten by a werewolf, and starts becoming a wolf soon after (a la Jack Nicholson in “Wolf”), and at the same time he kills Santa Claus and starts becoming St. Nick (a la Tim Allen in “The Santa Clause”). The mix makes him turn into a Santa-Werewolf at night, where he eats his reindeer. Or something like that.
Don’t feel bad — I couldn’t explain it very well within the confines of a comic strip, still working on that.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
haha. I like how it’s a conceptual portmanteau of successful mid-90s films. The Wolf Clause.
by Arthur from Anaheim Calling on Nov 30, 2009 11:17 AM PST up reply actions
Yeah, but the Anaheim crowd isn’t always the sharpest — they can boo a lot of things.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
Like a little girl getting a stick taken away?
I deliver high-quality H2O
by The Waterboy on Nov 29, 2009 7:19 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah apparently Bobby got the goal and Perry with the assist.
Btw my girlfriend is really enjoying reading the live game log on the ducks website by Adam Brady
I deliver high-quality H2O
by The Waterboy on Nov 29, 2009 7:24 PM PST up reply actions
can I comment again since it’s in OT? :)
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality? (boycott Hollywood!)
by ang6666 on Nov 29, 2009 7:26 PM PST reply actions
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!
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by The Waterboy on Nov 29, 2009 7:26 PM PST up reply actions
ha ha!
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality? (boycott Hollywood!)
by ang6666 on Nov 29, 2009 7:28 PM PST up reply actions
I hope you die in a deadly car accident and no one is there to get you out with a golf club….
I deliver high-quality H2O
by The Waterboy on Nov 29, 2009 7:29 PM PST up reply actions
You’re the SBN blogger, you tell me!
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by The Waterboy on Nov 29, 2009 7:28 PM PST up reply actions
I hate you so so so so much….
I deliver high-quality H2O
by The Waterboy on Nov 29, 2009 7:28 PM PST up reply actions
oh come on you guys!! … no such thing as a jinx!!!!! that wasn’t my doing!!!!
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality? (boycott Hollywood!)
by ang6666 on Nov 29, 2009 7:30 PM PST up reply actions
Well, you’re taking the flak for bad timing then, plus some misdirected spite at the decision-makers who don’t televise NHL games.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
I can live with that … :)
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality? (boycott Hollywood!)
by ang6666 on Nov 29, 2009 7:34 PM PST up reply actions
I made an innocent joke … and comments … even if I didn’t the outcome is the outcome … :)
I’m nice tho and you guys know it … so ha! … :)
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality? (boycott Hollywood!)
by ang6666 on Nov 29, 2009 7:35 PM PST up reply actions
Well, at least the standings point did push the Ducks into a tie for thirteenth.
Can’t believe that sounds good to these ears.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
just think … I did comment over at Odin’s and the next goal was yours to tie it up … :) … see … I did a good thing!! … :)
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality? (boycott Hollywood!)
by ang6666 on Nov 29, 2009 7:39 PM PST up reply actions
Which makes the next comment here all the more vicious. Why tempt the team-killing that’s been following you around all night?
No, your “good” deed is just giving a bum three dollars then running him over in your car.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
grrrr!! I don’t believe in jinxes!! It’s silly. It was just my bad timing tonight, which is somewhat comical really, but it was just bad timing … no jinx. At all. There is no such thing.
<~ the most unsuperstitious person around
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality? (boycott Hollywood!)
by ang6666 on Nov 29, 2009 7:49 PM PST up reply actions
nope
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality? (boycott Hollywood!)
by ang6666 on Nov 29, 2009 7:54 PM PST up reply actions
to many yes … but not to me … if I truly thought I was a jinx, do you think I would comment on FTF and risk the Sharks losing?? hell no! but I don’t believe that. it was just bad timing tonight … if you step back, it’s actually kinda funny … it could have happened to anyone!
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality? (boycott Hollywood!)
by ang6666 on Nov 29, 2009 8:00 PM PST up reply actions
every year … just to have it rescheduled for the next year … :)
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality? (boycott Hollywood!)
by ang6666 on Nov 29, 2009 8:07 PM PST up reply actions
Conflicting loss for me. I hate the loss against a division rival, but have to fight off this odd elation I get when Bryz wins a game. I will always love him for our 2006 Playoffs run.
"Concentration, not strength." - Gordon Bombay
gotta give bryz props. I wish we coulda held onto him somehow, he looked GREAT in ducks jersey.
there is no gravity, the world just sucks.
Not to mention his awesome handle on the English language — yeah, it hurt to lose Bryz, but Hiller didn’t make it hurt as much as it really should have.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
a bryz / hiller combo for the same price as jiggy would have been better……..buuuuuut…..woulda, shoulda, coulda, no trade contracts, blah, blah.
there is no gravity, the world just sucks.
No fights, but a fairly heated game between what is probably our least-hated division rival. Disappointing ending, Giguere looked fine though. Didn’t really make any great saves but didn’t let anything easy in.
Because I use mouthwash. And sometimes, I floss.
no fighting majors* i should say. There were a few “almosts” including a duck (perhaps Getzlaf) coming to Teemu’s aid and knocking a Coyote on his ass after the whistle.
Because I use mouthwash. And sometimes, I floss.
What was all of this bickering/pushing/fighting involving Teemu? Earlier comments alluded to him getting a roughing penalty. I wonder who was messing with him.
I hope it makes him angry and he continues his scoring tear. God I love Teemu, I hope he plays for Finland in the olympics.
"Concentration, not strength." - Gordon Bombay
I don’t know who it was, but I saw the Phoenix guy go in for a hard check on Teemu, and Teemu must have thought it was late or something. I didn’t see him do anything, maybe he shoved the guy with one hand or something but my eyes kept following the puck around the boards and then suddenly whistles blew, play stopped, and in the corner Teemu and the Coyote-feller’s faces were kissing distance apart and then the refs took Teemu to the box for roughing.
Because I use mouthwash. And sometimes, I floss.
living out in bum fuck egypt i couldnt even get radio on this one…i had to rely on sk and her text messages which she did very frequently and well…thank you sk your the shit….
good to see perry extend and break the streak….lets hope he celbebrates with a monster game against those asshole puto kings
so since jiggy got the loss does it mean well see hiller in goal tuesday?…u pull jiggy after he seems hot…that will be real intresting
p.s.
im closer to getting my fuckin dallas star tatto after the steelers last nite close loss to the “blind sides’s” star michael oher and the baltimore ravens…my plan is to get it on my ass…so when hes giving me the tatto i can fart right in his face..ill make sure not to wipe that day also
p.s.s.
my homie angie got it pretty good it looks like..i still love u ang…when u take a patron shot with spade u lose some brain cells but gain a life-long friend…try taking a couple on duck gamedays then comment…it might make more sense
p.s.s.s.
thanks again for all the birthday wishes
me and Brendan Mikkelson have a bromance happening...i hold his penis while he pees
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Nov 30, 2009 6:48 AM PST reply actions
dallas cowboy…woops
me and Brendan Mikkelson have a bromance happening...i hold his penis while he pees
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Nov 30, 2009 6:48 AM PST up reply actions
Hi Spade, if there’s another non-televised game, you can try listening to the radio online. Go to http://www.am830klaa.com/index.htm and click on the link in the upper righthand corner.
Yeah, I ended up listening through the internet — my entertainment center radio gets shitty AM reception.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
really arent u in the oc earl? thought it would be crystal clear there…
i get it near my work in palmdale btu it fades out when i get close to home
me and Brendan Mikkelson have a bromance happening...i hold his penis while he pees
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Nov 30, 2009 7:23 AM PST up reply actions
i just copied that link to my comp thanks grace…wont help me at home since i cancelled my internet till i can pay off some bills and get a new comp…but will help on the weekends when im leeching off someone elses comp
me and Brendan Mikkelson have a bromance happening...i hold his penis while he pees
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Nov 30, 2009 7:21 AM PST up reply actions
Nick Frost is the shit….. At least were not in last anymore.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80UGIY_pl4Q
I totally missed this game. Even on the radio. My TV broke last night and I pretty much gave up on it. Didn’t even think to check for a radio broadcast
cuz i hate hnidy and know earl has a mancrush on him
from puck daddy
Minnesota Wild: So I’m on Twitter last night, checking out what people think about their team’s games as I do. And I stumble across this from the Minneapolis Star Tribune’s Michael Russo: “Get Hnidy off the PP.” This should be common sense, but that tells you just how bad the Wild offense is. Sheriff Shane Hnidy’s(notes) career high in points after nine years in the league is 12. And he’s on Minnesota’s power play. Yikes.
me and Brendan Mikkelson have a bromance happening...i hold his penis while he pees
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Nov 30, 2009 9:19 AM PST reply actions

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