2011 Hockey Pool Draft Date Announced

Have you started doing your homework yet?  I mean, the NHL season is just over a month away and the fierce competition of the hockey pool draft is something you will probably have to study for, even just a little bit.  The season opens on October 6th, the pre-season opens on September 19th, so I've found a date right in between.  Just enough time to see who the first few cuts will be and maybe too much time to gamble on the last rookies to get sent back to their junior team.

I was going to do a drumroll, but by the time you've clicked on the link to get here, you've already noticed the date, because it is in big, bold letters.  See below.

September 27, 2011 at 6pm

Jameson's Pub in NE Calgary

The good people of Jameson's Pub will be having us back in the Bud Lounge for our fourth year, we'll be spending the annual three hours going through the 14 rounds of players, a few brews and like a meal or two as well.

Last year, we finally eclipsed the 17-participant mark by having 20 teams take part in the pool, which was a lot of fun and didn't really increase the time spent by too much longer.  I think if we can get a few more teams to enter this year, we can keep that good pace up and have ourselves a pretty good time.

Just a quick recap of the relevant details... $50 to get into the pool (sorry, it doesn't include any free stuff at the pub), 14 rounds (eight forwards, four defensemen and two goalies) and it has taken us about three hours to complete the draft.  I have the Bud Lounge booked for 5pm this year and I would like to get started around 6pm, so we'll have plenty of time to filter in and then take part.

Drafting materials, like pens, paper, player lists and some pool guides will be made available upon request.  Let's have ourselves another great night!

Be sure to check out the Facebook event page to RSVP or e-mail me for details.