Today I had the privilege of skating with a good friend of mine that some of you may know, Martin Wilde. I played with Marty at UVM for 3 years and in Hershey when we won the championship in '06. I also had the displeasure of having to play against him for several years when he was with Providence. For the people that haven't had a chance to meet Marty he is truly a great guy. After the Championship year in Hershey he went overseas to play in Cortina, Italy. His team won the championship that year as well and Martin decided to retire and pursue a career in business.
He also has started his own company called V:King. V:King is a Swedish lawn game that Wilde has played his whole life and it is really popular in Sweden. I have played the game several times and it is a blast! His company is manufacturing and distributing the game over here in the States. You can check it out at playVking.com.
After a year off he was coaxed out of retirement by Cortina and he will be playing there this season with another friend of mine and former bear Mike Souza. Marty also told me today that Cortina signed Louis Robitaille for the year. I haven't spoke to Louis but I want to wish him, Mike and Marty the best of luck for the upcoming season.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
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Graham
Thanks for the info on Martin. I was wondering what he's been doing and if he was playing anywhere. I did get the chance to meet him when he played here in Hershey and I agree with you. He is a great guy and always friendly to the fans. I took a look at the V:King website. That game does look like fun however knowing my family like I do we would be throwing the those wooden battle axes at each other before the game was over. Oh well, I'll probably order one anyway.
Louis to Italy..wow! I knew he probably wouldn't be back this year but I thought maybe he would be playing for Philly or Norfolk. I'll miss Louis. He was always very entertaining. Should be quiet in the locker room this year, huh?
59 days to opening night at Giant Center! GO BEARS!!!
I also met Martie and Louis at autograph night. Both were very nice, and very friendly. I will miss Louis, he made me laugh with his little dance he did. It seems that alot of players that spend time together on a team build up a great friendship that lasts no matter where you play, and that is great to hear. I think you having this blog is a great idea. Thank you.
Marty was a great asset to Bears. Glad he's doing well overseas.
Louis will really be missed. I hope he does well with his opportunity in Italy.
Thanks for the info Graham.
I just want to make something clear. Louis is my friend as are most of the guys I have played with and some that I have played against. When I post about someone in particular this is not an invitation to cut them up or offer your negative opinions of them. Keep your comments in good taste and save the negative crap for those gutless anonymous forums. Thank you.
Graham
AMEN TO THAT! I'll never understand the Louis hatred that some people have. Louis plays hard and he doesn't give up. The last game in the playoffs last season in the third period when it seemed like the air was let out of the team Louis was still trying to get things fired up. The guy plays with heart and will be missed by MOST bears fans. I wonder if the Louis bashers ever met Louis because everytime I spoke with him he was so nice. My 11 year old daughter is a big Louis fan and he was always so sweet to her.
This family will miss Louis and we wish the best to him, Lauren and Kayden.
Agreed. Personally, the stupid nonsense talk about Louie in the Pennlive forum is absolutely ridiculous also. Louie did play hard and I will sure miss him! He was definitely one of my favorites on the team! Good luck to him, Lauren and baby Kayden!
Ahhhh, Louis....you will be missed!! You couldn't meet a more personable guy from this fan's point of view. Louis was never too busy for a photo or autograph, and nobody could get the crowd behind them more than when Louis started throwing punches. GC will not be the same without him or another Bears favorite, Freddy Cassivi. Best wishes to both of them in Europe!
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