Jackets and Ties

Tonight's game:

The Washingtons vs.The Columbuses

Boudreau's tie vs. Arniel's tie

Winner: Scott Arniel

So, do you know why the Columbuses are called The Blue Jackets? Any team named after an article of clothing is likely to be more fashionable than most.

Well, Scott Arniel knows how to match his jacket, shirt, and tie (blue of course!). It was swirly and the blue nearly matches Bruce's blue, but it is not an assuult on your visual cortex like Bruce's tie.

Bruce's tie reminds me of a Rothko, but not in a good way.

So ends Bruce's undefeated streak.

Bruce's record: 4-1

N.B. Mr. OC and I had a brief debate regarding Columbuses vs. Columbi for the proper pluralization of Columbus. You can tell who won said debate.

Caro-tie-nas!

Last night's game:

The Washingtons vs.The Carolinas

Boudreau's tie vs. Maurice's tie

Winner: Bruce

Where to start? Bruce's tie is sparkly! Sparkly AND he's wearing a pink shirt. The tie is two-toned and textured and I like it enormously. Sharp!

Paul Maurice's tie complements his gray shirt nicely and has an interesting pattern. Looking back at some of Bruce's previous neckwear, Maurice could have notched a point versus those fashion entries.

But SPARKLY trumps stripes. Thus sayeth Mrs. OC.

Bruce's record: 4-0

The Ties Hab-it!

Tonight's game:

The Washingtons vs.The Montreals

Boudreau's tie vs. Martin's tie

Winner: Bruce

Bruce must be stressed, his tie is a mess! It's scrunched up near the knot and slightly askew. But the orange and red combo looks great and I like the diagonal pattern with the pinstriped suit. Martin's tie is crisply tied and a respectable pattern, but nothing visually interesting, though props to Martin for wearing Canadien bleu et rouge.


Bruce's record: 3-0

Capital Conflict

Tonight's game:

The Washingtons vs.The Ottawas

Boudreau's tie vs. Clouston's tie

Winner: Bruce

Bruce once again went with a smart yet simple black and white—this time the knot was better and the pattern more regular. Meanwhile, Clouston looked pretty monochromatic in a Regis Philbin circa "Who Wants to Be A Millionaire" type of way. I'm not sure if the color is sage, gray, seafoam, or smoke; regardless, it's boring and Bruce's tie wins.

Bonus points: Bruce understands when a man is standing the suit coat is buttoned.

Bruce's record: 2-0

Bruce's Nooses Debuts

Ties? There are no ties in The Hockey. Ties were eradicated in 2005.

Mr. OC and I watch a lot of The Hockey. Specifically, many hours are devoted to watching Washington Capitals hockey, both in person and on the giant TV.

What's the best part of watching The Hockey on the giant TV? "Oh, you can see the puck and the play develop" or "It finally makes The Hockey a TV friendly sport." For me, those are great things, and I do appreciate them, but what I find most interesting is seeing the coaches, whom you can barely see when at The Hockey arena (well, at least from our seats).

Tonight while watching the game I noticed I ALWAYS comment on Washington Capitals' Coach Bruce Boudreau's tie. Whether I like the tie or not, the color, the style, the pattern, how it goes with his suit or shirt.

Thus, Bruce's Nooses. Judging Bruce's tie compared to the opposing coach's tie and which is best, dependent completely on my sense of "style."

Tonight's game:
The Washingtons vs.The Philadelphias
Final Score: Washington 5, Philadelphia 4 (SO)
Game was "tied"after regulation AND overtime

Boudreau's tie vs. Laviolette's tie

Winner: Bruce

Despite his somewhat mediocre knot, Bruce's black and silver paisley wins for largess and pattern size. Laviolette's choice of small pattern and less than inspired color makes for no true competition.

Bruce's record in inaugural Bruce's Nooses: 1-0