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AwesomeMania – All Out for Television *NSFW*

Welcome to AwesomeMania!!

Audio Version:

This week on AwesomeMania Ben and Michael recap NXT Takeover: Toronto II and WWE SummerSlam and preview NXT UK Takeover: Cardiff and AEW All Out. Plus news and notes.

Opening Music from https://filmmusic.io:
“Motherlode” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

This week’s episode was recorded on Thursday, August 22nd, 2019

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August 22, 2019
TXHT Jersey Share – Caps Clinic

Today on the TXHT Jersey Share series we take a look back at this really cool jersey that was worn for the 2012 Capitals Clinic which was won at a Caps Care Auction by my friends Mark Whiting and John Stortz.

So first off I want to start by expressing my gratitude to both Mark and John for allowing me to be a part of this, and all of the great memories that have come from it. Being able to be on the ice with defenseman Dennis Wideman, forwards Mathieu Perreault and Marcus Johansson, goaltender Michal Neuvirth, and assistant coach Jim Johnson and learning from them, and being able to work on my game was just an amazing moment.

Top two moments overall were getting tripped by Perreault in board battle drills, and then working on net front battles as both a defenseman and forward with Johansson. Being able to work with Neuvirth, Johnson, and Wideman was really cool too, but I took the most from Johansson and Perreault as those are two big parts to my game as a player.

Got a hockey jersey in your collection you’d like to share? Let us know, and we can add it to our TXHT Jersey Share series.

August 22, 2019
NWHL News and Notes – August 21st, 2019

Today on the NWHL we had four more signings announced for the 2019-20 season.

Starting off with the Metropolitan Riveters who would sign defensive forward Brooke Baker.

Baker, an RIT graduate, played in 123 games for RIT during her four year collegiate career. This will be Baker’s first season in the NWHL and with the Riveters.

However, the Riveters would not be done there as they would re-sign defender Lexi Slattery for the 2019-20 season.

Slattery appeared in seven games for the Riveters last season and will be entering her second season with the team.

Then the Minnesota Whitecaps announced that they have re-signed captain Winny Brodt Brown for the 2019-20 season.

Brown, who will be entering her second NWHL season with the Whitecaps, is an original member of the Whitecaps and a pioneer for women’s hockey. Brown played in 16 games for the Whitecaps last season on their road to the Isobel Cup.

Also the Buffalo Beauts would get in the mix as they signed forward Kandice Sheriff to a one year deal.

Sheriff, a Brampton, Ontario native, played in 98 games for RIT, and utilizes her speed, strength, and ability on special teams which makes her stand out. This will be Sheriff’s first season in the NWHL and with the Beauts.

All players will partake in the 50 percent cut of revenue from league sponsorship and media deals. Plus they will also receive 15 percent of revenue from apparel sold with their name on it.

TXHT will continue to provide NWHL coverage as more signings are announced.

*Graphics courtesy of the NWHL.

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August 21, 2019
TXHT Jersey Share – Winter Classic Knockout King

Today on TXHT Jersey Share we take a look at the jersey we never thought would ever be shipped by the NHL Shop, the Washington Capitals 2011 Winter Classic John Erskine jersey.

So as previously talked about two entries earlier, this is the jersey I originally ordered through the NHL Shop that took FOREVER to ship, to the point that I went and bought another jersey from my local Modell’s only to then have it shipped to me. This is why I order through Cool Hockey only now for jerseys.

For this jersey I really wanted Erskine because he was, and still is, one of my favorite Capitals players, and at the Winter Classic had one of the greatest moments when he fought Pittsburgh Penguins forward Michael Rupp. I also have a photo of Erskine fighting Rupp on my wall autographed by Erskine.

Got a hockey jersey in your collection you’d like to share? Let us know, and we can add it to our TXHT Jersey Share series.

August 21, 2019
Nerdy Notions – I Am Iron Man

Welcome to the Nerdtastic Podcast!

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In today’s episode of “Nerdy Notions” Sasha embarks on journey through the Marvel Cinematic Universe starting with 2008’s Iron Man.

Opening Music from https://filmmusic.io:
“Welcome to the Show” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

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August 20, 2019
NWHL News and Notes – August 20th, 2019

Today in the NWHL business picked up as four of the five teams added to their 2019-20 rosters.

Starting with the Minnesota Whitecaps as they re-signed defender Chelsey Brodt Rosenthal to a one year deal.

Rosenthal, returning for her second season in the NWHL, was a member of last season’s Isobel Cup championship team, and was a standout in college for the University of Minnesota from 2002 to 2006.

Then the Metropolitan Riveters signed forward Brooke Avery to a one year deal.

Avery, a New Hampshire native, played for Syracuse University and was key player for Syracuse earning their first conference title and berth into the NCAA Tournament when she would record an assist and the game winning goal against Robert Morris in the CHA Tournament Championship game.

Then the Buffalo Beauts announced that they have signed forward Maddie Norton to a one year deal.

Norton, a Buffalo native, scored a record 46 goals last season for the University of Buffalo in 18 games. Norton would also have a total of 62 points last season which was 28 more than the next highest scorer.

Then the Boston Pride would sign Swedish National Team goaltender Lovisa Selander to a one year deal.

Selander, the NCAA all time saves leader, played in all 34 games last season for RPI where she had a 2.29 GAA and an .942 save percentage. Selander also recorded a 49 save shutout and a 58 save shutout last season.

All players will partake in the 50 percent cut of revenue from league sponsorship and media deals. Plus they will also receive 15 percent of revenue from apparel sold with their name on it.

TXHT will continue to provide NWHL coverage as more signings are announced.

*Graphics courtesy of the NWHL.

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August 20, 2019
TXHT Jersey Share – Bonzai!!

Today on TXHT Jersey Share we take a look at a Washington Capitals retro red jersey customized to Capitals Legend Peter Bondra.

So I actually haven’t touched base on this jersey outside of the Capitals alternate jersey, but this jersey is what the Capitals wore from when they entered the league in 1974 all the way up to 1995. This is the only one I have from the NHL Vintage Series, and when I had the opportunity to I had is customized to my favorite player of all time Peter Bondra.

Bondra is someone I tried to emulate my game after in ice hockey, except I didn’t exactly have the skill set like Bondra to pull it off. *laughs*

One of my most fundest memories of seeing Bondra play live was the game against the Tampa Bay Lightning at the old Capital Centre then known as US Air Arena when he would score 5 goals against the Lightning. Bondra also shot a puck over the boards during pregame warmups and I got the puck. Still have it to this day in safe keeping.

Got a hockey jersey in your collection you’d like to share? Let us know, and we can add it to our TXHT Jersey Share series.

August 20, 2019
NWHL News and Notes – August 19th, 2019

Today in the NWHL announced three more signings for the 2019-20 season.

Starting with the Buffalo Beauts as they have signed Slovak defender Lenka Čurmová to a one year deal.

Čurmová, 22, has been a member of the Slovakian National Team since she was 15 years old. For Čurmová playing in the NWHL is a dream come true and is excited to be a part of the Beauts organization.

Next up the Connecticut Whale announced that they have re-signed forward Kaycie Anderson to a one year deal.

Anderson, who will be entering her third season with the Whale, in four years at Norwich University would record 48 goals and 70 assists for 118 points in 118 games from 2011 to 2015.

Then the Metropolitan Riveters announced that they have signed Mallory Rushton to a one year deal.

Rushton, a 2019 RIT graduate, plays both forward and defender and will be entering her first season in the NWHL and with the Riveters.

All players will partake in the 50 percent cut of revenue from league sponsorship and media deals. Plus they will also receive 15 percent of revenue from apparel sold with their name on it.

TXHT will continue to provide NWHL coverage as more signings are announced.

*Graphics courtesy of the NWHL.

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August 19, 2019
TXHT Jersey Share – Hendy!!

Today on TXHT Jersey Share we now get to shift our focus over to some signed jerseys starting with this replica Washington Capitals 2011 Winter Classic Matt Hendricks jersey.

So funny story about this one. I orginally ordered through NHL Shop a John Erskine Winter Classic jersey, but it was taking forever so I tried cancelling it and went to Modell’s and picked up a blank Capitals Winter Classic jersey to have customized by the Capitals Team Store to an Erskine jersey. Well before I could get to the team store the Erskine jersey arrived because the NHL Shop never cancelled my order despite sayingt hey would. Good job NHL Shop.

So I decided to get another player that I really liked on the team for my now second Winter Classic jersey, and that was forward Matt Hendricks. I loved Hendricks when he played. He was a hard working player that put in 110% every game he played. I was able to get this jersey autographed after one of the team practices by Hendricks, and I will say this. Hendricks was one of the greatest guys to talk to and I would like to personally congratulate him on an amazing career and wish him nothing but the best with the Minnesota Wild Front Office.

Got a hockey jersey in your collection you’d like to share? Let us know, and we can add it to our TXHT Jersey Share series.

August 19, 2019
TXHT Jersey Share – The Beginning

On today’s edition of TXHT Jersey Share we look at where it all began for me as an ice hockey player. Frederick Sport & Ice Arena.

Before it was known as Skate Frederick it was Frederick Sport & Ice Arena, and at FSIA is where I learned how to play ice hockey. Just like most kids learning to play, I obviously wasn’t very good. My skills didn’t truly develop until I was older, and too late. *laughs*

I can’t remember what team I played for, besides the red team, but I know that this was definitely my first jersey because my coach at the time wanted to make a point to have our jerseys with our names on them so they would be memorable keepsakes. He was right. *laughs*

Got a hockey jersey in your collection you’d like to share? Let us know, and we can add it to our TXHT Jersey Share series.

August 18, 2019