Jon Shonk
@azerirules.bsky.social
Husband. U of A RTIP alumni. Horse racing analyst/handicapper @Today'sRacingDigest. LA Kings, Miami Dolphins & Washington Nationals fan. Hard rock/metal addict.
My favorite NHL player
Happy birthday to Rob Blake, born on this day in 1969 in Simcoe, Ontario!
In his Hall of Fame NHL career, he won a Stanley Cup, an Olympic Gold, and the Norris Trophy. He was a eight-time All-Star. He added a second Stanley Cup as Assistant GM of the LA Kings in 2014.
In his Hall of Fame NHL career, he won a Stanley Cup, an Olympic Gold, and the Norris Trophy. He was a eight-time All-Star. He added a second Stanley Cup as Assistant GM of the LA Kings in 2014.
December 10, 2025 at 4:11 PM
My favorite NHL player
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On this day in 1987, Ron Hextall became the first NHL goalie to score a goal by shooting the puck into an opponent's net. He scored an empty net goal against Boston late in the third period. He said afterwards: "I knew I could do it. It was a matter of when."
📸 Bruce Bennett
📸 Bruce Bennett
December 8, 2025 at 3:29 PM
On this day in 1987, Ron Hextall became the first NHL goalie to score a goal by shooting the puck into an opponent's net. He scored an empty net goal against Boston late in the third period. He said afterwards: "I knew I could do it. It was a matter of when."
📸 Bruce Bennett
📸 Bruce Bennett
Reposted by Jon Shonk
On this day in 1965, Todd Kabel was born in McCreary, Manitoba.
He was the first Canadian-based jockey to earn more than $10 million in purse money. By the end of his career, he had recorded 3,306 wins with total purses amounting to $105 million. He died in 2021.
He was the first Canadian-based jockey to earn more than $10 million in purse money. By the end of his career, he had recorded 3,306 wins with total purses amounting to $105 million. He died in 2021.
December 7, 2025 at 3:55 PM
On this day in 1965, Todd Kabel was born in McCreary, Manitoba.
He was the first Canadian-based jockey to earn more than $10 million in purse money. By the end of his career, he had recorded 3,306 wins with total purses amounting to $105 million. He died in 2021.
He was the first Canadian-based jockey to earn more than $10 million in purse money. By the end of his career, he had recorded 3,306 wins with total purses amounting to $105 million. He died in 2021.
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December 7, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Hi everyone! My wife finally convinced me to give this place a try!
December 7, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Hi everyone! My wife finally convinced me to give this place a try!