That’s Pronounced Tkachuk

Don’t you know I’m still standing better than I ever did.  Looking like a true survivor, feeling like a little kid.  -Elton John

Public Service Announcement:  Ok, here we go!  I had to do it.  Had to give a shout out to a fellow Bostonian.  Had to give a shout out to Malden Catholic’s own Keith Tkachuk.     

In case your not paying attention.  In case hockey’s not your thang.  In case of stuff like that there, I have to let you know.  I have to let you know Keith Tkachuk in on fire.  For our Canadian readers, that’s en flambe. 

Big Walt extended his goal-scoring streak to begin the season to six games last night.  Big deal you say?  Who cares you say?  I say, Tkachuk is the first NHL player to score goals in each of his team’s first six games of a season since 1992-93.  Since Super Mario.  Since Mario Lemieux tied the NHL record by scoring in each of the Penguins‘ first twelve games.  Tkachuk’s goal-scoring streak is the longest ever to begin a season by a Blues player.  Brett Hull never did it.  Bernie Federko never did it.  Brian Sutter never did it.  Pavol Demitra had a five game streak to start the 2001-02 season, but that’s it.

Only one thing has eluded Tkachuk his entire career, and that’s a Stanley Cup.  It appears Keith is focused on adding it to his resume before he hangs up the skates.

Public Spectacle:

Peace out homies.  Six two and even!

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