Wednesday, April 27, 2011

NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs-Quaterfinals (Results)

Eastern Conference

#1 Washington  vs. #8 New York R
Pick: Washington in 6
Series: Capitals 4-1

#2 Philadelphia vs. #7 Buffalo
Pick: Philadelphia in 6
Series: 4-3 Phildelphia

#3 Boston vs. #6 Montreal
Pick: Montreal in 7
Series: 4-3 Boston

#4 Pittsburgh vs. #5 Tampa Bay
Pick: Tampa Bay in 6
Series: 4-3 Tampa Bay

Western Conference

#1 Vancouver  vs. #8 Chicago
Pick: Chicago in 7
Series: 4-3 Vancouver

#2 San Jose vs. #7 Los Angeles
Pick: San Jose in 7
Series: 4-2 San Jose

#3 Detroit vs. #6 Phoenix
Pick: Phoenix in 7
Series: 4-0 Detroit

#4 Anahiem vs. #5 Nashville
Pick: Nashville in 6
Series: 4-2 Nashville

The Voice Series Premiere (4/26/11)

Last night was the first episode of The Voice, NBC's new singing competition.

I'm not going to review last night's show or even next weeks. I am going to wait till the teams are set and then analyze the show from there.

I will say I love this judging panel.

Adam, Cee Lo, Christina and Blake are hysterical and already have amazing chemistry. Adam and Cee Lo buzzing in just to mess with each other all night was priceless. I was laughing that the first curse of the season actually went to Adam not Blake.

I can't wait to regularly watch this show. The concept is cool and different and it's only going to get more fun.

Dancing with the Stars: Extended Concert Farewell (4/26/11)

Well it seems I picked the right week to NOT watch the DWTS results show. Between the extended Glee and premire of The Voice, there wasn't enough room on the downstairs dvr to record the results show. So that being said it seems like it was an extended dance concert for two hours till we finally got to the results...

In Danger...
Chris/Cheryl
Ralph/Karina

Well two of my favorites were on the bubble. Go figure.

The results....
Chris/Cheryl.
The main reason I started watching this season was for Y2J. While I will still watch and will finish the season, it won't be as much fun for me.

Glee: "I Was Born This Way" (4/26/11)

So this week was the longest episode of Glee. Kinda. The second half of the show felt like mostly commericals but hey they are becoming big enough to do that I guess.

This show was about liking who you are and being happy with how you were born. It's an easy concept but it's 2011 America it's a big deal. So to feel the point of the episode helps big time. Onto the music, there is alot...

Rachel and Quinn-Unpretty/I Feel Pretty
This was actually really enjoyable. I didn't expect the mash-up, but Glee always pulls off great ones. This just fit the show really well and was a great start to an emotional rollercoaster. A+

Finn (with Mike dancing)-It's Gotta Be Me
This song was surprisingly good. They both had alot of fun. Very good story and hit the point really well. A

The Warblers-Somewhere Only We Know
This was Blaine's way and saying goodbye to Kurt as he transfer back to McKinley and rejoined ND. It was really emotional and just really good. A+

Kurt-As If We Never Said Goodbye
Welcome back Kurt!! Not only did he finally get a legit solo, he nailed and welcomed himself back home. Well done and not even that over the top. A

Kurt and New Directions (plus some)-Barbara Streisand
As a dance performance this was alot of fun. Kurt singing the one line of the song was hysterical. The point of the performance worked for what it was for. But honestly, it just felt like wild filler. B

New Directions-Born This Way
Much like last season's Gaga performance of Poker Face, I liked this better than the original. During the whole song they were shirts that showed their flaws. I loved that idea. Overall I loved this performance and this group number actually made storyline sense. A+

That's another Glee down. Next week is a tribute show to Fleetwood Mac with all songs coming off their album Rumours. Hope this goes well.

AHL Calder Cup Playoffs-Division Finals

Eastern Conference

Atlantic Division
A1 Portland vs. E5 Binghamton
Pick: Portland in 6

East Division
E1 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton vs. E3 Charlotte
Pick: Charlotte in 6

Western Conference

North Division
N1 Hamilton vs. N3 Manitoba
Pick: Hamiton in 6

West Division
W1 Milwaukee vs. W2 Houston
Pick: Milwaukee in 7

AHL Calder Cup Playoffs-Semifinals (Results)

Eastern Conference

Atlantic Division
A1 Portland vs. A3 Connecticut
Pick: Portland in 6
Results: 4-2 Portland

A2 Manchester vs. E5 Binghamton
Pick: Binghamton in 6
Results: 4-3 Binghamton

East Division
E1 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton vs. E4 Norfolk
Pick: Wilkes-Barre/Scranton in 6
Results: 4-2 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton

E2 Hershey vs. E3 Charlotte
Pick: Hershey in 6
Results: 4-2 Charlotte

Western Conference

North Division
N1 Hamilton vs. W5 Oklahoma City
Pick: Hamiton in 6
Results: 4-2 Hamilton

N2 Lake Erie vs. N3 Manitoba
Pick: Manitoba in 7
Results: 4-3 Manitoba

West Division
W1 Milwaukee vs. W4 Texas
Pick: Milwaukee in 7
Results: 4-2 Milwaukee

W2 Houston vs. W3 Peoria
Pick: Houston in 6
Results: 4-0 Houston