MIKE ULMER COLUMN ARCHIVE

2004

Oct. 31 ... Union boss Bob has got too big
Oct. 28 ... Bucking Broncos again
Oct. 27 ... Glazer has the fans seeing Red
Oct. 26 ... Steroids and sports a scary mix
Oct. 23 ... Very small start to very big star
Oct. 22 ... Depend on Hardy
Oct. 20 ... Lenny looks to get lucky
Oct. 19 ... Living without the NHL
Oct. 17 ... The sum of Sam
Oct. 13 ... Nolan, Belfour on the mend
Oct. 10 ... A league of their own
Oct. 8 ... Coach does swimmingly
Oct. 6 ... Hefford netting few rewards
Oct. 5 ... Baseball's latest tragedy
Oct. 3 ... Is Canada ready for the Raptors?
Oct. 2 ... Big Owe remains a puzzler
Sept. 29 ... Long way to the top
Sept. 28 ... Prospect gets dose of reality
Sept. 26 ... NWHL is alive and well
Sept. 24 ... Hey, if the cap fits ...
Sept. 22 ... Big test for Davis Cuppers
Sept. 21 ... Is Toronto losing its glamour?
Sept. 19 ... Hockey is alive, well
Sept. 17 ... Please don't feed the animals
Sept. 15 ... Cup victory bittersweet
Sept. 14 ... Here's Hoping for a Finn Win
Sept. 12 ... USA just doesn't get it
Sept. 11 ... Third-period comeback sends U.S. out
Sept. 10 ... Mission: Possible
Sept. 9 ... U.S. relishes underdog role
Sept. 8 ... Tkachuk sends 'em packin'
Sept. 7 ... Ivor Wynne becomes Labour Day intensive
Sept. 6 ... Russia's play a thing of beauty
Sept. 3 ... Kobe, cash and Canadian cases
Sept. 1 ... Prime Time back in action
Aug. 31 ... Sometimes fans go too far
Aug. 29 ... Camnation sensation
Aug. 27 ... A new medal? Four sure, eh
Aug. 25 ... Catherwood Curse at it again
Aug. 24 ... Jays' Rios the real deal
Aug. 22 ... Winning his battle
Aug. 20 ... Team Canada will rule world
Aug. 18 ... This career back on the rails
Aug. 17 ... OSHL latest mutation of pro sports
Aug. 1 ... Hey Carlos, how does it feel?
July 31 ... Vince doesn't owe us a thing
July 30 ... Playing with the pros
July 28 ... The greatest job in sports
July 27 ... Agassi still king of the court
July 24 ... Als playing perfect football
July 23 ... Have no fear, NHL will play
July 21 ... Teen phenom serves notice
July 20 ... Pucker up!
July 19 ... Call him Prince O'Gold
July 16 ... Things are eerie at the Fort
July 14 ... On a mission
July 13 ... Where's the love?
July 11 ... Argos' Allen one for the ages
July 9 ... Same old story for Ben
July 7 ... Signing Hasek the right move
July 6 ... Sad and pathetic ending
July 1 ... Mr. Wright Needs Mr. Right for Atlantic Team
June 29 ... Cheap, cheap go the Jays
June 28 ... Trainer, colt a patient pair
June 26 ... Ticats' future looking bright
June 22 ... Jacobsen not afraid to have fun
June 20 ... Long shot takes N.A. Cup
June 19 ... Ouellette comfortable back home in Canada
June 17 ... Elliott, Melnyk in saddle together
June 16 ... Smells like spirited team
June 14 ... Sphynx spanks 'em
June 13 ... Baryla happy to chase dream
June 12 ... Kabel targets Oaks
June 11 ... Enough, already
June 9 ... Hello Larry, you may be famous today
June 6 ... A leader, this time off the court
June 4 ... Smart Boy falls silent
June 2 ... No drugs? That's a hoot!
June 1 ... Prediction versus fiction
May 30 ... Beaten down, but never beaten
May 26 ... Queen of the smoking gun?
May 25 ... An ineptitude test for GMs
May 22 ... Politics: Life after sports
May 22 ... Montreal makes it work
May 18 ... Goodbye Leafs, hello Liberals
May 16 ... This team is mired in mediocrity
May 14 ... Intellect isn't everything
May 13 ... What is that?
May 12 ... From mecca without love
May 9 ... Chiriaev not exactly all star
May 7 ... Leetch's Leafs legacy
May 5 ... Sharpen that axe
May 4 ... To win or not to win ...
May 2 ... Leafs meshing at the right time
May 1 ... Big Mats is in charge
Apr. 28 ... Don't count them out
Apr. 27 ... Time for Antropov to do something
Apr. 25 ... Lesser-lights simply have to shine
Apr. 23 ... Coach's demise predictable
Apr. 14 ... Raptors need to be rebuilt
Apr. 13 ... The Word
Apr. 11 ... Help arrives in nick of time
Apr. 9 ... Nyuk, nyuk, yuck
Apr. 7 ... Grey days ahead
Apr. 6 ... The Word
Apr. 3 ... A Klee cog for Leafs D
Apr. 2 ... The Last Word
Mar. 31 ... World Cup of baseball would be huge for Canada
Mar. 30 ... Moore mum on forgiveness
Mar. 28 ... A surprisingly tame tilt
Mar. 26 ... The Last Word
Mar. 24 ... The Last Word
Mar. 23 ... Good Lord! What a giant ego
Mar. 21 ... What a disgrace
Mar. 19 ... The Last Word
Mar. 17 ... The Last Word
Mar. 16 ... The Last Word
Mar. 14 ... NHL's culture is to blame
Mar. 12 ... Turning over new Leaf excites Francis
Mar. 5 ... Leafs D feels aftershocks
Mar. 3 ... The Last Word
Mar. 2 ... Wearing only one hat suits Quinn just fine
Feb. 29 ... It's all about Eddie
Feb. 27 ... ... now it's your turn to help our athletes
Feb. 25 ... The Last Word
Feb. 24 ... Leetch wouldn't suck
Feb. 22 ... Leafs facing big dilemma
Feb. 20 ... The Last Word
Feb. 18 ... Wishing Cujo well
Feb. 17 ... The Last Word
Feb. 15 ... No wrath of Grapes
Feb. 13 ... Bob and Gary: Do us a favour and put a sock in it
Feb. 11 ... New rules are weak
Feb. 10 ... The Last Word
Feb. 8 ... Partners in crime?
Feb. 6 ... Bruins have bite
Feb. 4 ... The Last Word
Feb. 3 ... The Last Word
Feb. 1 ... Mats wins this battle of Swedes
Jan. 30 ... The Last Word
Jan. 28 ... The Last Word
Jan. 27 ... The Last Word
Jan. 25 ... Peachy Canadian pair all warm and fuzzy
Jan. 24 ... It's all an act, but Phaneuf is amazing
Jan. 23 ... The Last Word
Jan. 22 ... Small setback for Canada's new teen queen
Jan. 11 ... Devils a test of patience
Jan. 9 ... Composite sticks proving to be a concern
Jan. 7 ... Gray days indeed
Jan. 6 ... Promise and pain
Jan. 4 ... The Last Word

2003

Dec. 30 ... The Last Word
Dec. 28 ... The Last Word
Dec. 24 ... It's weird, but wonderful
Dec. 23 ... The Last Word
Dec. 21 ... Justice, like mercy, is essential
Dec. 19 ... Sobering thoughts on ACC booze ban
Dec. 17 ... Fought many, hated none
Dec. 14 ... Slats belittles Big E's exploits
Dec. 13 ... The Last Word
Dec. 10 ... Race for the truth?
Dec. 9 ... Canada is key to sputtering CART's future
Dec. 7 ... Milestone Leafs make a precision strike
Dec. 5 ... The Last Word
Dec. 2 ... The Last Word
Dec. 1 ... The Last Word
Nov. 28 ... Sporting God giveth and taketh away
Nov. 26 ... The Last Word
Nov. 25 ... The Last Word
Nov. 23 ... Winning ugly ... to the max
Nov. 22 ... Boyes doing all he can to make the big jump
Nov. 20 ... Point is ... Raps weak
Nov. 19 ... The Last Word
Nov. 14 ... Hamilton feeling the familiar pain of a lost dream
Nov. 12 ... A normal citizen with great stuff
Nov. 11 ... Here's hoping Games find way to Hamilton
Nov. 9 ... Salming gets poll-axed
Nov. 7 ... The Last Word
Nov. 5 ... The Last Word
Nov. 4 ... The Last Word
Nov. 2 ... Maybe Ricoh guys can spell potential?
Nov. 1 ... Proving ground
Oct. 24 ... Durie off and running
Oct. 22 ... The Last Word
Oct. 19 ... Doping scandal looks good on U.S.
Oct. 17 ... The Last Word
Oct. 15 ... Clarett living by trial and error
Oct. 14 ... Fans will take just so much
Oct. 11 ... Thrasher a teammate, in life and the game
Oct. 10 ... Forgiveness will heal these wounds
Oct. 8 ... Heat is on
Oct. 7 ... Tiny Elmira rocked again
Oct. 6 ... Tellqvist shows prime-time talent
Oct. 3 ... Rush gets the brush-off
Oct. 1 ... Driving with speed demons
Sept. 30 ... Leafs are guilty of so many sins
Sept. 28 ... Vernon is, well, amazing
Sept. 26 ... Old Nieuwy a tried-and-true improvement
Sept. 24 ... Towers tells it like it is
Sept. 23 ... Dancevic well worth watching
Sept. 21 ... Blues' first points 'surreal'
Sept. 19 ... The Last Word
Sept. 17 ... The Last Word
Sept. 16 ... U of T Blues losing, but they're not losers
Sept. 7 ... Baryla has the right stuff
Sept. 5 ... The Last Word
Sept. 3 ... His own tune!
Sept. 2 ... The Last Word
Aug. 31 ... The Last Word
Aug. 29 ... The Last Word
Aug. 27 ... A dream come true
Aug. 26 ... Welcome to Loserville
Aug. 23 ... A clown in all seriousness
Aug. 22 ... The Last Word
Aug. 20 ... The Last Word
Aug. 19 ... Justice: Cujo in Boston
Aug. 8 ... The art of the deal
July 27 ... Size matters
July 23 ... The Last Word
July 21 ... The Last Word
July 18 ... The Last Word
July 16 ... Alomar blew chance at Cooperstown
July 15 ... McNall struggling with reality
July 14 ... It's about time they butt out
July 13 ... Why is it always about the pole?
July 11 ... Andretti gives them a chance
July 6 ... Even hurt, Esks are bigger, bolder, better
July 4 ... The Last Word
July 3 ... World-class city? Apparently not
July 1 ... 'Cats aren't purring
June 29 ... Fact or fiction
June 27 ... The Last Word
June 25 ... Cujo in limbo
June 24 ... O-Dog won't stop his loud barking
June 23 ... The Last Word
June 20 ... Harsh lesson for the Argos
June 18 ... It's a dirty job
June 18 ... The Last Word
June 15 ... K.O.
June 13 ... NHL gets All-Star defence
June 4 ... The Last Word
June 3 ... Gainey couldn't be ig-Nord again
May 25 ... Will Ottawa's future be bright but short?
May 24 ... T.O. style heartbreaker
May 23 ... Winner takes all
May 22 ... We're going seven
May 21 ... Roger's presence is taken to heart
May 20 ... Senators reform
May 19 ... Devils show Sens the way
May 18 ... Lalime comes up short
May 17 ... How bad do they want it?
May 16 ... A Devil of a time
May 15 ... Doing it the Jersey way
May 14 ... A Marty party
May 13 ... Sens have raw materials for dynasty
May 12 ... The Sens are the future
May 11 ... Senators survive
May 5 ... No stopping the inevitable
May 4 ... Flyers rocked in Round 5
May 3 ... Pressure's on the Sens
May 2 ... Sens still in driver's seat
May 1 ... Flyers finally free of sexual obligations
Apr. 30 ... Flyers fading on back end
Apr. 29 ... Sens reflect their coach
Apr. 28 ... Cech mate, Sens
Apr. 27 ... Goalie is guilty of overplaying
Apr. 26 ... These ain't the Leafs
Apr. 25 ... Ottawa gets no respect
Apr. 23 ... It's a long road to the top
Apr. 22 ... Wesley a keeper on defensive corps
Apr. 22 ... Sleepy Leafs awake at last
Apr. 18 ... Spotlight is on Mogilny
Apr. 17 ... A long exercise in puck courage
Apr. 16 ... Egos making Cujo a victim
Apr. 15 ... Staying in character
Apr. 13 ... Two games in and no one knows what will happen
Apr. 11 ... It's Millar time in Beantown
Apr. 9 ... Hitchcock's plight takes some weight off Quinn
Apr. 9 ... It's all about ... chemistry
Apr. 8 ... Svehla the main man to watch in this series
Apr. 6 ... Nothing doing in this one
Apr. 2 ... Baseball North going South?
Mar. 30 ... Wonderful journey for Jack McLean
Mar. 28 ... Jays biggest challenge is attendance
Mar. 26 ... Scott waits ... and waits
Mar. 23 ... Dedication knew no limits
Mar. 21 ... What was I thinking?
Mar. 19 ... Flyers have a new Hitch in their step
Mar. 18 ... Same, but different
Mar. 16 ... How about those Isles?
Mar. 14 ... More means less for Rangers
Mar. 13 ... Bruins do little to better future
Mar. 12 ... The Last Word
Mar. 9 ... A point of impact
Mar. 7 ... Leafs skate a thin line
Mar. 5 ... A tall tale
Mar. 4 ... It's almost Tucker season
Mar. 2 ... GM needs to keep up
Feb. 26 ... Only 40 days 'til playoffs
Feb. 25 ... Chicago 8 a failure
Feb. 22 ... Leafs should be rushin' to get Yushky back
Feb. 21 ... Blame Big Bird for firings
Feb. 19 ... All is well for Blainey
Feb. 18 ... Lindros a shadow of his former self
Feb. 16 ... Spring tragedy awaits the Sens
Feb. 14 ... Soccer girls get the boot
Feb. 12 ... Teachers, a practical guide for your Maple Leafs
Feb. 11 ... Strong memories of an ex-Leaf
Feb. 9 ... Sittler trade ruined it all
Feb. 7 ... Sabres' fans have done their part
Feb. 5 ... Emotional day awaits Sittler
Feb. 4 ... NHL no better after 10 years of Bettman
Jan. 12 ... Effort alone should make Canada proud
Jan. 8 ... Raptors act has become tiresome
Jan. 7 ... Eagle throws curves
Jan. 5 ... Leafs are ready to pay the price
Jan. 3 ... Raptors can win by losing

2002

Dec. 29 ... The Last Word
Dec. 27 ... The Last Word
Dec. 24 ... The Last Word
Dec. 20 ... Ricciardi follows the rule of Law
Dec. 18 ... The Last Word
Dec. 17 ... Curing what ails 'em
Dec. 14 ... Fleury adopts new attitude
Dec. 13 ... 2002: Who knew?
Dec. 11 ... The Last Word
Dec. 10 ... It's every woman's concern
Dec. 8 ... Belfour has strong supporting cast
Dec. 8 ... Same style, same results for Pat
Dec. 6 ... Blood-lust is all a bit sick
Dec. 4 ... The Last Word
Dec. 3 ... Great ones to watch
Dec. 1 ... Leafs slate clean
Nov. 29 ... Iverson follows in Ali's footsteps
Nov. 27 ... Goalie crisis: No Kidd-ing
Nov. 23 ... A.D. has to go it alone
Nov. 22 ... Selanne a happy guy
Nov. 21 ... Banner year for Eagles capologist
Nov. 17 ... There's more action off the ice
Nov. 15 ... Sabres have Gratton, for now
Nov. 13 ... Berard up to speed
Nov. 12 ... Svehla can do better
Nov. 10 ... Unpredictability makes Argos fun
Nov. 8 ... Wanted: good refs
Nov. 6 ... Long haul for Raps N'diaye
Nov. 5 ... Khabibulin takes up Tretiak's torch
Nov. 3 ... Just desserts for Neilson
Nov. 3 ... Leafs are failing Belfour
Nov. 1 ... Fraser's job on thin ice
Oct. 30 ... Skiers face uphill battle
Oct. 29 ... Mats has the mojo going
Oct. 29 ... Stars of a different court
Oct. 25 ... The NHL's going south
Oct. 23 ... Many Hitches in Flyers' success a good thing
Oct. 22 ... Cheap victory for Bruins
Oct. 20 ... The Greatest? Well ...
Oct. 18 ... New rules open it up
Oct. 16 ... Fitzgerald wants to return favour
Oct. 15 ... Wanna laugh? Well, there's the Belfour boo-boo
Oct. 13 ... Penalties a pain
Oct. 11 ... Daigle a skeptic's dream
Oct. 10 ... Cujo spelled backward is not god
Oct. 9 ... Capable maybe. Colourful? No way
Oct. 8 ... Grunwald's gaffes costly
Oct. 6 ... As ugly goes, this was a beaut
Oct. 4 ... Raptors' Nate in right place at right time
Oct. 2 ... The Last Word
Oct. 1 ... How can anyone explain Gordie's pain?
Sept. 29 ... A victory for the ages
Sept. 27 ... All that matters is we won
Sept. 25 ... Losing Montross guts the Raptors at centre
Sept. 24 ... Harwell humble to the end
Sept. 22 ... New goals
Sept. 20 ... Argos QB an encyclopedia on being cut
Sept. 18 ... The Last Word
Sept. 17 ... Pilar ready in a pinch
Sept. 14 ... Mogilny has a talent for ambivalence
Sept. 13 ... Mats wonders if Cujo was right
Sept. 11 ... The Big Five keeps Jays' season fresh
Sept. 10 ... Dowling loves his kids more
Sept. 8 ... Women's hockey needs financial help
Sept. 4 ... NHL needs to negotiate new labour contract
Sept. 1 ... Pieces of the puzzle are coming together for Jays
Aug. 30 ... Strike only hurts the little people
Aug. 28 ... The Last Word
Aug. 27 ... Give Brewer a Hall pass
Aug. 25 ... Strong dose of reality
Aug. 24 ... Passing fan-cy
Aug. 23 ... Vince needs a makeover
Aug. 21 ... The money in this city says Leafs don't care about winning
Aug. 7 ... Want value? Watch Argos
Aug. 6 ... Be selective in emulating athletes
July 31 ... Swedes are the real deal
July 30 ... Fleury paying for his demons
July 28 ... Just another NFL Vick-tim?
July 26 ... The Last Word
July 24 ... Argos not prepared to dominate
July 23 ... Shame on women beaters
July 22 ... The Last Word
July 19 ... The Last Word
July 17 ... Golf is back in Beisiegel's life
July 16 ... Yankees are all business
July 13 ... The Last Word
July 11 ... The Last Word
July 10 ... The Last Word
July 9 ... The Last Word
June 20 ... Very last but not least
June 11 ... Business as usual for Mr. Bonds
June 7 ... Buck forced into exile
June 5 ... The Last Word
June 4 ... The Last Word
June 2 ... Long road to success for Maurice
May 31 ... Quinn wises up
May 30 ... Much to be thankful for
May 29 ... Sour end almost a relief
May 28 ... Odds don't favour Hurricanes
May 25 ... Maple Leafs have fallen into a familiar trap
May 24 ... Happy returns? Not for Leafs
May 22 ... Hang on, it's not over
May 21 ... The Last Word
May 17 ... The Last Word
May 16 ... Japanese Night stirs old memories
May 15 ... Good luck to Hitchcock
May 14 ... Leafs guided by mystique and a famous uniform
May 12 ... The NHL reaps what it sows
May 10 ... Eriksson is showing Swede progress
May 8 ... Ever felt unappreciated?
May 7 ... Hearing Igali a privilege
May 4 ... Pieces missing from the puzzle
May 3 ... Magically, he's T-Jerk
May 3 ... Heavens intervene
May 2 ... Raptors should key on Wallace
May 1 ... All is well . . . or lost
Apr. 30 ... Pair of aces are dino-mite
Apr. 29 ... A.D. arrives just in time
Apr. 28 ... Raptors defy the odds
Apr. 27 ... The Last Word
Apr. 26 ... No Sundin, no Carter, no chance at titles
Apr. 25 ... Get ready for a big rebound
Apr. 23 ... It's just fun and games
Apr. 22 ... Revamped Pistons a hit
Apr. 21 ... Maybe basketball is a team game
Apr. 20 ... Morris can thank mom for who he is
Apr. 19 ... Right now, Wilkens is a great coach
Apr. 18 ... Don't bet against Raptors
Apr. 17 ... The Last Word
Apr. 15 ... The Last Word
Apr. 13 ... Raptors make a strong case
Apr. 12 ... The Last Word
Apr. 10 ... Raptors clearly miracle workers
Apr. 8 ... Purple hearts still beating
Apr. 5 ... The Last Word
Apr. 3 ... The Last Word
Apr. 2 ... Sather is undeserving of any praise
Mar. 29 ... One that got away
Mar. 28 ... Grave accusation
Mar. 27 ... Tough Tree to cut down
Mar. 24 ... Leafs look good ugly
Mar. 22 ... Anxious moment
Mar. 21 ... Wacky world of sports pools
Mar. 20 ... The Last Word
Mar. 19 ... Time for Quinn to move is now
Mar. 17 ... Leafs about to play Russian roulette
Mar. 16 ... Raps therapy
Mar. 13 ... CFL: Character Found Lacking
Mar. 12 ... Luc wants to sip from Cup
Mar. 10 ... Into the fold
Mar. 7 ... Leafs in search of new identity
Mar. 6 ... The Last Word
Mar. 5 ... Grunwald needs to fire Wilkens
Mar. 3 ... Death leaves us wondering
Mar. 1 ... Fanning the flames
Feb. 28 ... Raptors lost in dark ages
Feb. 27 ... Curtains for Cujo in T.O.?
Feb. 26 ... Ladies first at Olympics
Feb. 24 ... The Last Word
Feb. 22 ... The Last Word
Feb. 20 ... Yes, Wayne, they really do hate us
Feb. 19 ... Garbo-like myth being derailed?
Feb. 10 ... Pesky grunt line softens up Habs
Feb. 8 ... The Last Word
Feb. 6 ... You don't say . . .
Feb. 5 ... Name game could defeat Canada
Feb. 3 ... Rekindling love of women's hockey
Feb. 1 ... The Last Word
Jan. 30 ... The Last Word
Jan. 29 ... Sharks' Sutter above water
Jan. 27 ... Fun, fun, fun ... and a game
Jan. 25 ... Blues must tend to woes in goal
Jan. 23 ... The Last Word
Jan. 20 ... Flyers' victory a real love-in
Jan. 18 ... The Last Word
Jan. 16 ... The Heatley is on
Jan. 15 ... Wilkens has Butchered job
Jan. 13 ... A pro and Conn
Jan. 11 ... The Last Word
Jan. 8 ... It's too bad there's no one to replace Lenny
Jan. 6 ... The Last Word
Jan. 4 ... Life's little pleasures
Jan. 1 ... The Last Word

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