BLUES NEWS

3-8 in 2005

Longstanding D-man in training Matt Deffett is starting to hear some that are encouraging him to retire as he faces his biggest challenge of the season, his 28th Birthday this Thursday (Feb 2nd.). Celebrations to commence with or without him this Friday.

0-4 in 2005.

After a somewhat successfull start to the season, the Blues have managed to free-fall through the standings, after extending the current winless streak to 4 games - losing 7-1 to the Greens.

Retro Night

This Friday (Feb 4th) will be a Retro Jersey night. Bring the classic St. Louis uniforms (including socks) - only a couple spares are available .

Player Profile - Steve 'Howsie, Howie' Howe

One of the 2 rookies drafted to the Blues this year, Howsie/Howie has joined an already solid blueline core which includes 24 time all-star John 'Jocko' Thompson, Joe 'The Fox' McNeil and Matt (not Gay) Deffett. His self-claimed '5' rating during draft day made him a 'can't-pass' player, who has fit in to the 'chaos-defense' system that the Blues excercise.

On their new team-mate, the Blues had the following to say:

"I think his contributions are really noticeable in a game like the one we just played" - Scott Wagner after a 7-1 loss to the Greens.

"I could really use a new cell-phone, and I think that's what Howie brings to the table every night - cell phones" - Julian Holland

"What's not to respect about firemen" - Mike Sullivan