I made a “Mr. Mom” reference (220, 221, whatever it takes) in my CHL notebook on Tuesday, which prompted Eagle sports editor Kirk Seminoff to engage me in a debate about the top five Michael Keaton movies ever. (Keaton made a hockey movie, “Touch and Go.” There. Now this is a hockey entry.)
My list:
1. Pacific Heights (Using those villainous eyebrows like never before, Keaton plays the tenant from hell. I think my fondness for this one might have more to do with the presence of Matthew Modine, who has been one of my favorite actors since starring in the underappreciated sports classic “Vision Quest.” And, yes, I said classic.)
2. Mr. Mom (“How about a little trim on that mustache, Ron?”)
3. The Paper (Watch to find out where a clipboard can get you.)
4. Night Shift (“I’m an idea man, Chuck.”)
5. Out of Sight (Keaton is uncredited in this one.)
Seminoff’s list:
1. My Life
2. Multiplicity
3. Mr. Mom
4. The Paper
5. Touch and Go
Proud papa: Longtime Thunder official Dennis Mercer, who lives in Wichita, will miss tomorrow night’s game. His son, Jake, is a member of the Southeast soccer team, which qualified for the Class 6A state tournament. Self-serving plug here: My brother in law, Thomas, coaches the SE team and my nephew, Merrick, is the starting goalie. He doesn’t get to use his hands.
Batty update: I was surprised to see Mike Batovanja walking – albeit gingerly – without crutches after Sunday night’s game. I’ll get into his status more next week, but the headline is this: The fiery team captain recently got better-than-expected news from doctors, and he is holding out hope he could play this season.
Roster move: According to the CHL transactions, the Thunder has waived Barry Horman. It’s not listed yet, but the Thunder has added defenseman Andrew Davis (see blog entry below.)
It’s a go: The Thunder says the CHL Network should be up and running for Friday’s game. High time.
Enough already: No matter your politics, can we reach across the aisle and agree on this: We’ll all be happier if we never again have to hear John McCain use the words “My friends.”