The Vent Pipe

Apparently describes bad pitching. From NHL.COM:

[Boston Bruin's goaltender] Tim Thomas grinned when asked how [Dallas Stars Centerman] Mike Modano faired on his ceremonial first pitch just prior to the White Sox playing host to the Kansas City Royals Tuesday at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago.

It seems Thomas was expecting a little more speed from Modano.

“I was expecting more of a fastball,” Thomas said. “His throw was a little Obama-ish, but at least he made it all the way to the plate.”

Thomas was of course referring to President Barack Obama’s not-so-perfect strike before the All-Star Game in St. Louis last month.

“a little Obama-ish.” Heh.

They’d never say that about President Bush.