THUMBS UP-THUMBS DOWN MONDAY

Thumbs-Up to...

• the Saint John Sea Dogs. A line-up packed with rookies and the Sea Dogs managed to steal two come from behind wins to get off to the best start in franchise history.
• Michael Kirkpatrick. Kirky didn't miss a step in his first game back after flying back from the Traverse City tournament in Michigan.
• Telus for allowing fans to watch there favourite teams open up the season at no cost. (For more in the Telus webcasts see below.)
• the CHL for allowing fans to see all of the new Reebok Edge jerseys on there website.

Thumbs-Down to...

• Telus for the outrageous prices for webcasts this season. I'd really like to see the ratings for the games on Sunday.
• the London Kinights for ruining one of the best jersey's in hockey.
• Acadie-Bathurst Titan fans. This season will be crucial to keep the team in Bathurst and after a great crowd Friday, a lowly 1,500 fans showed up Sunday.
• the Cape Breton Post for just plain awful photography.