ST. LOUIS BLUES 2011-2012 SEASON PREVIEW:
The Blues’ 2010-11 season fitted their name, with a dazzling start that began to sputter once their players started to get injured by the bunch. Specifically, Roman Polak, T.J. Oshie and David Perron were the Blues players whose absences created a big hole that they weren’t able to overcome.
Luckily, the three are now healthy (even Perron, who suffered a concussion in the pre-season) and are looking to make a move in the Western Conference. To hopefully not fall victim to last year’s maladies, the team brought in depth in the forms of Jason Arnott, Jamie Langenbrunner, Kent Huskins and Scott Nichol. This leads the way for Kevin Shattenkirk and Chris Stewart, who were obtained last season, to finally break through and keep St. Louis on the lips of the NHL fans in 2011-12.
ST. LOUIS BLUES EXPERIENCE:
Founded: 1967
Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Stadium: Scottrade Center
Conference: Western Conference
Division: Central Division
St Louis Blues Stanley Cup Titles: none
St Louis Blues Conference Championships: none
Notable Players: Glenn Hall, Jacques Plante, Joe Mullen, Bernie Federko & Grant Fuhr
The St. Louis Blues play hockey in the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey league (NHL). The franchise was founded in 1967 as a part of that year's NHL expansion. The St. Louis Blues was successful at first with a veteran lineup and an owner who doted on the needs of his players. The ‘70s became more f a challenge, however, as changes in the playoff format and division make-up made things tough for the Blues. The St. Louis Blues nearly collapsed under financial strain and then was run on a small budget where players would defer their salaries and play for the good of the team. The team's young talent, however, would leave to greener pastures. The acquisition of Brett Hull in the late ‘80s again made the Blues playoff contenders. The St. Louis Blues would have a long playoff streak - every year from 1980-2004. Today we're witnessing a rebuilding phase for the club with new management, ownership and coaching.
The St. Louis Blues play their home games Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Missouri. Attend a St. Louis Blues game and see why their fans are considered some of the loudest in the NHL. After every Blues goal, you'll hear a 9 second horn blast and an organ version of “When the Saints Go Marching In”. This keeps the crowd riled up and the visiting team on its heels. Buy St. Louis Blues tickets today and witness the future of this storied franchise!
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