Arda Öcal
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Jon Bon Jovi’s very first professional music credit was on a 1980 Star Wars Holiday album. (Insert “The More You Know” graphic here 💫)
Solo wraps for intermissions and pre/post game in studio for two straight days. Make it fun, no matter what!
The first 2 eps of Star Wars Skeleton Crew are out now. If you liked the kids adventure movies from the 80s (think ET, The Goonies.. "Amblin films"), definitely check it out. Also, this is 1000% "Star Wars Toronto" Toronto is now Star Wars Canon 🇨🇦
Today in 1972 the world’s first commercially successful arcade video game was released. It was also the very first sports arcade game. Pong jump started the explosion in popularity of arcades and home consoles. Unequivocally one of the most important games ever made.
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Pro wrestling 30 under 30: Mysterio, Storm, MJF, Ripley, more
Across WWE, AEW and other wrestling promotions, young talent is easy to find. But who were the best under age 30 in 2024?
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Jim Montgomery just set the record for fastest in-season hiring after being fired for a head coach in NHL history. 5 days between fired by Bruins - hired by Blues. The previous record was 6, set by Bruce Boudreau (Caps fired - Ducks hired in 2011-2012)
Mats Zuccarello’s cup really should be #1, but here are the latest ESPN NHL Power Rankings, written by yours truly www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/...
NHL Power Rankings: Jets continue to fly high, plus what each team is thankful for this season
As we approach Thanksgiving, and a quarter of the season in the rear-view mirror, here is each team's most cherished item in 2024-25.
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Would you buy vintage LA Gear Brett Hull street hockey sneakers from the 90s for 50k? www.ebay.com/itm/28564131...
Filed to @ESPN: Saquon Barkley's unreal hurdle makes it into Madden NFL 25: www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
Eagles RB Saquon Barkley's reverse hurdle makes its way to Madden 25
The Eagles running back did the signature hurdle against the Jaguars in Week 10.
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If this Caps game was pro wrestling, Utah would make it a one-goal game, only for Ovi to hobble back onto the ice, pushing back medical staff, and score an empty netter.
OVECHKIN HAS TIED ANOTHER NHL RECORD!!! By scoring on Connor Ingram, Ovi has now gotten the puck past 178 different goalies in his NHL career, matching the great Jaromir Jagr for the all time lead! #Great8GoaliesChase
Alex Ovechkin has 15 goals, which is the most he's had in the first 18 games of a season in his entire career. Might be too early to say this... but he seems motivated. Could be just me.
If Alex Ovechkin scores tonight, it will be the 58th time in his career he's scored on consecutive days (had a hat trick yesterday). Only 4 have more: Gordie Howe (72x) Phil Esposito (63x) Wayne Gretzky (62x) Bobby Hull (61x)
OVECHKIN SCORES ON GOALIE #177! Ovi gets one Past Ilya Samsonov, tying Patrick Marleau for most goalies scored on in NHL history! One left to catch - Jagr at 178!
Arda Öcal@ardaocal.bsky.social · 2y agoOvi has never scored on Ilya Samsonov. One goal against Adin Hill. Caps/Golden Knights tonight
Ovi has never scored on Ilya Samsonov. One goal against Adin Hill. Caps/Golden Knights tonight
Arda Öcal@ardaocal.bsky.social · 2y agoWhile we patiently wait for Ovi to break the goals record, I’m dialed in to tracking if he breaks the “most goalies scored on NHL history” record. He’s at 176 different goalies. Only Patrick Marleau (177) and Jaromir Jagr (178) have more. CAN HE DO IT??? #Great8GoaliesChase
I’m at our ESPN #UFC309 prelim watch party at Tailor Public House, steps away from MSG - come roll thru 👊🏽 @espnplus.bsky.social
Jake Paul has more wins at AT&T Stadium this year than the Dallas Cowboys
THE BIGGEST STAGE FOR THE BIGGEST EVENT OF THE YEAR 💥 Four of the most decorated fighters take center stage headlining #UFC309 in NYC🗽 Saturday, 10 PM ET on ESPN+ PPV 🍿https://plus.espn.com/ufc/309
If I wanted to see a contest where one side continuously missed the target I would have watched the Browns
Ovechkin faces Justus Annunen tonight and backup Trent Miner - Ovi hasn’t scored on either in his career. He could tie Patrick Marleau tonight at 177 different goalies scored on tonight #Great8GoaliesChase
Arda Öcal@ardaocal.bsky.social · 2y agoWhile we patiently wait for Ovi to break the goals record, I’m dialed in to tracking if he breaks the “most goalies scored on NHL history” record. He’s at 176 different goalies. Only Patrick Marleau (177) and Jaromir Jagr (178) have more. CAN HE DO IT??? #Great8GoaliesChase
While we patiently wait for Ovi to break the goals record, I’m dialed in to tracking if he breaks the “most goalies scored on NHL history” record. He’s at 176 different goalies. Only Patrick Marleau (177) and Jaromir Jagr (178) have more. CAN HE DO IT??? #Great8GoaliesChase