Michael Blees

Graphic designer with a Corgi named Kova. @teamcorgibrand Vikings, Wild, Leafs, 90s NHL, Pavel Bure, Mario Lemieux, The Sopranos, The Simpsons (seasons 1-10)

[Michael Blees @LampShadeWhat]

Logoize your dog!

Headshot logos are $25 (per dog)

Full Body logos are $70 (per dog)

Venmo or PayPal accepted

or order at:

https://t.co/LMCxw6EiLh
Or
https://t.co/QcW48LCR5q

Questions? Message Team Corgi.

Thanks!

[Colorado Avalanche @Avalanche]

A fierce competitor. A loyal friend. A champion in every way.

[Colorado Avalanche @Avalanche]

Honoring the life and legacy of Claude Lemieux. Forever part of our Avalanche family ❤️💙

[New Jersey Devils @NJDevils]

The New Jersey Devils organization is deeply saddened by the news of the passing of former Devil Claude Lemieux.

A clutch player on the ice and greatly appreciated by Devils' fans off it, Claude's impact in bringing the first-ever Stanley Cup to New Jersey will forever be remembered as one of the paramount performances in team history.

Widely respected throughout the NHL, both as a trusted agent and a valued colleague, Claude leaves behind a lasting legacy within our game that he gave so much to. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends during this time.

[NHL Alumni @NHLAlumni]

The NHL Alumni Association is devastated to share that Claude Lemieux has passed away at the age of 60.

Born in Buckingham, Quebec, Claude was selected by the Montreal Canadiens in the second round of the 1983 NHL Entry Draft and would make his NHL debut just a few months later on October 13, 1983 and scored his first career NHL goal on December 4, 1983.

Claude split time between the Canadiens organization and the QMJHL from 1983 to 1985, capturing the President’s Cup with the Verdun Junior Canadiens in 1985 as QMJHL playoff champions, while earning the Guy Lafleur Trophy as Playoff MVP.

The very next season, Claude recorded 10 goals and 16 points in 20 playoff games as he and the Montreal Canadiens won the Stanley Cup. Claude remained with the Canadiens for an additional four seasons before joining the New Jersey Devils ahead of the 1990-91 season.

In 1994-95, his fifth and final season with New Jersey, Claude led the Devils to their first Stanley Cup championship, registering 13 goals in 20 playoff games, taking home the Conn Smythe Trophy as Playoff MVP. As a member of the Colorado Avalanche in 1995-96, Claude was once again an integral part of team history as the Avalanche hoisted Lord Stanley’s Cup for the very first time in 1996.

Claude played 297 regular-season games in an Avalanche uniform before rejoining the New Jersey Devils in November of 1999, and for a fourth and final time, would be crowned a Stanley Cup champion on June 10, 2000. Claude later played for the Phoenix Coyotes and Dallas Stars before making a comeback with the San Jose Sharks during the 2008-09 season.

Internationally, Claude represented Canada on several occasions, including capturing a gold medal at the 1985 World Junior Hockey Championships and winning the 1987 Canada Cup.

He was loved by his wife and four children, and on behalf of the Lemieux family, we kindly ask that everyone respect their privacy during this difficult time.

Memorial service details to follow.

[Minnesota Wild @mnwild]

Forever your seat, Jessi ❤️

[Michael Blees @LampShadeWhat]

@BradlyMichie @usweekly Go fuck yourself

[Michael Blees @LampShadeWhat]

@merwebo99 @LindseyMNSports @StarTribune Go fuck yourself, you sad scum of the earth

[Minnesota Wild PR @mnwildPR]

A beautiful gesture by the @TBLightning to honor Jessi Pierce at tonight’s game. ❤️

[10,000 Takes @10k_Takes]

NHL Network honoring Jessi 🕊️

[Minnesota Wild @mnwild]

We are heartbroken and join the State of Hockey in mourning the tragic loss of Jessi and her children. May they rest in peace 💔.

[Michael Russo @RussoHockey]

There are no words to express how heartbroken we all are.

Jessi Pierce (Hinrichs) was the most vibrant person - the life of the party, always with a smile on her face, always bringing a passion to every article and podcast and interview she did. Jessi simply loved covering the Wild and hockey throughout Minnesota and had a way of brightening everyone’s day with her upbeat, bubbly personality. I have literally NEVER met anybody that had a way of being EVERYBODY’s friend.

More than anything, she absolutely loved Hudson, Cayden and Avery and was the greatest mother who did everything she could to bring joy to her sweetest kids. Even at Friday’s practice in her beloved Iowa State sweatshirt, she was so excited to take them to the seasonal opening of Cup and Cone in WBL. Seeing those precious pics yesterday, she provided them with another incredibly fun and loving day.

My heart breaks for Mike for the loss of his wife and children and Jessi’s family, friends and colleagues for this unimaginable loss. This hockey community lost a wonderful, energetic and one of a kind voice and story teller and Grade A person.

Life can be unbearably unfair sometimes, and it’s impossible to make sense of this tragedy.

Please keep Jessi and her beautiful kids in your thoughts and prayers. I wish Mike all the peace and support and happiness in the world.

A lot of tears were shed at the arena yesterday. We, in the Wild media and inside the Wild, will miss seeing Jessi everyday, laughing with her everyday. The press box and press room won’t be the same without her. It’ll be a lot quieter, a lot less funny. But her passion and joy for covering this hockey team and sport will remain.

Sorry for the length of this, but as Jessi knew better than most as my original Athletic “backup” and somebody who always gave me Minnesota Hockey Journal deadline extensions, as she used to joke, I’m incapable of writing tight.

Especially about her.

RIP Jessi, Hudson, Cayden and Avery. 🙏💔

[Michael Blees @LampShadeWhat]

@kurri_jari Yes!

[Michael Blees @LampShadeWhat]

@nacholeber Keenan Allen’s shoulders

[Michael Blees @LampShadeWhat]

@fotojacker Yup. On my office shelf.

[Michael Blees @LampShadeWhat]

27 years ago today my hockey helmet made its debut in The Mighty Ducks

[Mike Commito @mikecommito]

25 years ago today, Mario Lemieux made his return to the ice for the first time in nearly four years. He picked up a goal and two assists in Pittsburgh’s 5-0 victory over the Maple Leafs #Hockey365 #LetsGoPens

[Michael Blees @LampShadeWhat]

@nhl94dotcom Bondra on the front of 96 🔥🔥🔥

[Team Corgi @TeamCorgiBrand]

First person to name the 4 hockey players on the tree correctly win a sticker/decal/magnet from the Etsy Shop

[Michael Blees @LampShadeWhat]

@Butterfly12T Thank you!!

[Gino Hard @GinoHard_]

These angles of the McDavid spin-o-rama goal 😍🔄

[Michael Blees @LampShadeWhat]

“Legend”

*nose laugh*

[Alexis Huss @alexismirjana]

Former Minnesota Wild legend Zach Parise sounding the Gjallarhorn today at the Vikings game.