one last thing before I quit

It's not too often that we see something new on a Jumbotron at a sporting event. I still remember the dancing hot dog at Winnipeg Jets games. It was a pixelated animation that didn't quite loop properly, and it was shown up through their last game in the 90's.

I came across this new technology called CrowdWave. It's an entertainment platform that's controlled by the fans, live! A bunch of cameras and software determine the movement of the crowd and translates it on screen. There seems to be a Guitar Hero example where you have to move your arms left, right or up at the right time to score points. There's also a hockey game where you have to move your arms in a direction to make a save. Super cool.

I don't agree with their statement that it'll bring more people to the games and generate more revenue, but I do think that it's a great way for the crowd to actually feel like a part of something. It could lead to less cameras panning around and looking for someone to dance silly, and actually help kids who struggle to sit through a full game move around.

I was unable to find any examples on YouTube, so I recommend that you go to their site and check it out there.

I have to say that I had mixed feelings over the NHL's series of 'History' playoff commercials. I loved the first batch that features some of the most iconic plays, may them be saves, hits, goals, in hockey history and simply asks 'What if so-and-so didn't do this?'





Now I lost interest when they started taking relevant plays in this year's playoffs and put them in the mix. We'll have to wait many years to actually know if these plays were actually memorable, which I can't imagine the case being. Especially since I don't remember any of these plays, and it's only been a few weeks.



But, I do believe that they have redeem themselves with a new ad. I feel like it truly showcases the emotional and physical toll that it takes on a person. Having been fortunate enough to win a few small things in my lifetime, although the scale is clearly not as large, I can relate to this.



Congratulations Blackhawks! Nice to see the Cup come back to Winnipeg for a bit.

It's that time of year where most non-sports fans just can't comprehend. Hockey in spring. Yes, it's possible. And it starts tomorrow.

The NHL playoffs kick-off Wednesday with the first half of their quarter finals games. I'm happy to report that my two teams have made it to the 'real season'. But unfortunately, they're both the 8th placed team and each have to take on the top seed. I just hope that they put up a good fight. Here's hoping that either the 17- or 9-year droughts can come to an end.

After a few years of going without, our work decided to rejuvenate our company softball team. Being a co-captain, and helping to put everything together, I was quite pumped for our team's first practice yesterday. Things went much smoother then thought, as most of us knew what we were doing, and those who didn't, learned fairly fast.

To keep that love going, I figured I'd share just a couple of my favorite baseball-related flicks that I've seen. For no reason. That's just how I roll.

BASEketball

Matt Stone. Trey Parker. This movie gave hope to many of us, letting us feel like those silly and quirky backyard games that you play on a lazy Sunday afternoon, could lead to a new phenomenon. SQUEAK!

Major League

The Sandlot