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Hail the valourous

03 Jul 2006 @ 12:13 PM

Out of a team that I’ve held a deep-seated loathing for since age 10, he was the only one that I could never ever say anything bad about–because there just wasn’t anything bad that could be said about him. Even through the pain and heartache and anger of 2002, I still couldn’t say anything bad about the guy–because when you play the way he did on only one good leg, that’s valour right there (and you have to respect that).

That’s about the right word for it–valour. I can’t think of this man without that word coming to mind, not after 2002. It’s right up there alongside other words used in connection with him: class, dignity, and respect.

I raise a glass in salute to Steve Yzerman, one of the classiest and most valiant players in the last quarter-century. Hail to you, Stevie Y. Hail your three Cups, 2002 Olympic gold medal, and one Hel of a career.

Fair winds and following seas, Cap’n. May you be held up to future generations as a shining example of class, dignity, valour, and respect.

Posted By: The Acid Queen
Last Edit: 03 Jul 2006 @ 12:13 PM

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reality check says:

3 July, 2006 at 8:19 pm

Well said, AQ, this generations Jean Beliveau!
The Ice Block says:

3 July, 2006 at 9:43 pm

Yzerman's Playing Days Done…

No reason to write that he's retiring from hockey, or calling it quits, because he's certainly not. He'll probably be a Red Wing for a long time to come, but his days as a player are over. What's amazing about Yzerman is after his 1…
Abel to Yzerman » Blog Archive » Blogging the Captain says:

4 July, 2006 at 8:47 am

[...] And we move on to the hockey bloggers. I’ve avoided reading any of them since word of Yzerman’s retirement was a certainty, but this morning I’ve looked at several. Respect for the Captain is pouring in from all corners. Acid Queen Even through the pain and heartache and anger of 2002, I still couldn’t say anything bad about the guy–because when you play the way he did on only one good leg, that’s valour right there (and you have to respect that). [...]
Drew says:

4 July, 2006 at 12:10 pm

AQ, very well said. It will be very odd not to see #19 on the ice this fall.

If you have the opportunity or inclination at some point in time, I’d like to ask you a few questions regarding your switch to WordPress from Blogger. I’m using Blogger right now, but I’m not sure if I like it or not. My email is aharris9@columbus.rr.com if you are interested in answering a few basic things.

Thanks in advance for your help, keep up the great work blogging your Stanley Cup Champ ‘Canes.
Most Valuable Network - Behind the Jersey » Tribute to Steve Yzerman says:

15 August, 2006 at 10:14 am

[...] Acid Queen @ Sweet Tea, Barbecue, and Bodychecks: Out of a team that Iâ€™ve held a deep-seated loathing for since age 10, he was the only one that I could never ever say anything bad aboutâ€“because there just wasnâ€™t anything bad that could be said about him. Even through the pain and heartache and anger of 2002, I still couldnâ€™t say anything bad about the guyâ€“because when you play the way he did on only one good leg, thatâ€™s valour right there (and you have to respect that). [...]