((HT: 700 Level))
Zac Rinaldo went at it with Matt Hendricks last night in the Philadelphia-Edmonton game...
And, Rinaldo was mic'ed up for the whole night. Kudos to the truck for letting this happen...
Now, we know...
And now we also know how to answer a question if Rinaldo asks...
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Wednesday, November 5, 2014
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
A Cool Hockey Moment On A Rough Day
((HT: NHL on NBCSN))
If you have been following the news today, Canada took a major blow with someone who wanted to make a statement by opening fire on Parliament Hill in Ottawa. One reservist was killed and a shooter was as well.
A lockdown was just lifted on the Hill. The Prime Minister has spoken words of encouragement.
Come tomorrow, the world up north will be very different.
Hockey fans are united in their love for the sport and respecting your competition.
Tonight in Pittsburgh before the Pens-Flyers game, the Pittsburgh fans did something really cool...
Like we said...
A cool moment of profound respect...
If you have been following the news today, Canada took a major blow with someone who wanted to make a statement by opening fire on Parliament Hill in Ottawa. One reservist was killed and a shooter was as well.
A lockdown was just lifted on the Hill. The Prime Minister has spoken words of encouragement.
Come tomorrow, the world up north will be very different.
Hockey fans are united in their love for the sport and respecting your competition.
Tonight in Pittsburgh before the Pens-Flyers game, the Pittsburgh fans did something really cool...
Like we said...
A cool moment of profound respect...
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Hockey Returns: First Fight of the Year
((ht: cbssports.com))
Ah...cooler weather, changing leaves...and hockey. All signs that fall is upon us and winter is but right around the corner.
And as the calendar quickly approaches October, so begins the NHL season. But right now, it's only in the form of exhibition games.
But that apparently doesn't mean practice like the NFL does.
At least not for Wayne Simmonds of the Philadelphia Flyers. Watch as Simmonds checks Korbinian Holzer of the Toronto Maple Leafs into the boards after the whistle.
Holzer, none too pleased, shoves Simmonds. And Mr. Simmonds, well, he responded by two big roundhouse punches and a shove back.
Low and behold as Mr. Holzer ends up on the ice, Simmonds ends up ejected and more than likely will be fined.
God bless the Hockey...
Ah...cooler weather, changing leaves...and hockey. All signs that fall is upon us and winter is but right around the corner.
And as the calendar quickly approaches October, so begins the NHL season. But right now, it's only in the form of exhibition games.
But that apparently doesn't mean practice like the NFL does.
At least not for Wayne Simmonds of the Philadelphia Flyers. Watch as Simmonds checks Korbinian Holzer of the Toronto Maple Leafs into the boards after the whistle.
Holzer, none too pleased, shoves Simmonds. And Mr. Simmonds, well, he responded by two big roundhouse punches and a shove back.
Low and behold as Mr. Holzer ends up on the ice, Simmonds ends up ejected and more than likely will be fined.
God bless the Hockey...
Thursday, May 1, 2014
Game Sevens Times Three Finish Round 1
((HT: NHL/NBCSN/CNBC))
It's what this time of year is all about... other than the tanning and vacations...
Game Sevens make late night viewing all good...
And the NHL last night had three Game Sevens to close out the first round...
First stop was New York City for the Rangers and Flyers...
And when the fourth line is contributing (see: Dan Carcillo), it's going to be a good night for you. But, these days, Carcillo is in Ranger Blue and not Flyers orange...
Game Two went for a while...
Because there's only one thing better than a Game Seven...
It's a Game Seven that goes to overtime. Minnesota escapes the first round since 2000 with an overtime win at Colorado. Avs head coach Patrick Roy was pleased with his team's efforts this season. But he was obviously, disappointed with the premature finish of the season...
The larger question for Minnesota in Round Two is the status of Wild goalie Darcy Kuemper- who had to leave the game in the third period, yielding to Ilya Bryzgalov. Bryz made one save for the rest of the game, but that's all that needed to be made as the Wild take on Chicago...
The late game, probably, is the end of the lifespan of Todd McLellan in San Jose. The Sharks had a 3-0 lead in the series against Los Angeles. But the Kings rediscovered their defense in and around goalie Jonathan Quick and became the fourth team in the history if the NHL playoffs to come back from a 3-0 series deficit to win a series, 5-1 in Game 7...
That sets up Chicago and Minnesota and the Freezeway Series between LA and Anaheim...
It's what this time of year is all about... other than the tanning and vacations...
Game Sevens make late night viewing all good...
And the NHL last night had three Game Sevens to close out the first round...
First stop was New York City for the Rangers and Flyers...
And when the fourth line is contributing (see: Dan Carcillo), it's going to be a good night for you. But, these days, Carcillo is in Ranger Blue and not Flyers orange...
Game Two went for a while...
Because there's only one thing better than a Game Seven...
It's a Game Seven that goes to overtime. Minnesota escapes the first round since 2000 with an overtime win at Colorado. Avs head coach Patrick Roy was pleased with his team's efforts this season. But he was obviously, disappointed with the premature finish of the season...
The larger question for Minnesota in Round Two is the status of Wild goalie Darcy Kuemper- who had to leave the game in the third period, yielding to Ilya Bryzgalov. Bryz made one save for the rest of the game, but that's all that needed to be made as the Wild take on Chicago...
The late game, probably, is the end of the lifespan of Todd McLellan in San Jose. The Sharks had a 3-0 lead in the series against Los Angeles. But the Kings rediscovered their defense in and around goalie Jonathan Quick and became the fourth team in the history if the NHL playoffs to come back from a 3-0 series deficit to win a series, 5-1 in Game 7...
That sets up Chicago and Minnesota and the Freezeway Series between LA and Anaheim...
Thursday, January 16, 2014
Save Of The Year: Unless, It Was Carter Hutton...
((HT: NHL/FS Predators))
Last night, the HQ showed (what we thought) was the 2014 early contender of "Save of the Year," but we now may have a better answer...
And, for it, we go to the Nashville-Philadelphia game and Carter Hutton...
Okay...???
Enroth or Hutton...???
Last night, the HQ showed (what we thought) was the 2014 early contender of "Save of the Year," but we now may have a better answer...
And, for it, we go to the Nashville-Philadelphia game and Carter Hutton...
Okay...???
Enroth or Hutton...???
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Save Of The Year: Early Contender From Buffalo
((HT: Sportsnet))
Jhonas Enroth tries to upstage teammate Ryan Miller for his save against Claude Giroux of the Flyers...
What say you, dear reader...???
Whose save is better...???
Jhonas Enroth tries to upstage teammate Ryan Miller for his save against Claude Giroux of the Flyers...
What say you, dear reader...???
Whose save is better...???
Friday, November 22, 2013
ClubberSpeak: The Tour Around The NHL
((HT: Jim Lang Blog))
Understandably, it is time to talk hockey AND football here at the HQ...
But, for now, anyway... we leave the puck to the pros...
After a busy Thursday night in the NHL I thought it was time some of the good and bad trends taking place around the league.
Leafs – There are not many positives to take away from the Leafs loss to the Predators Thursday night. Jonathan Bernier had an awful night as the Leafs lost 4-2. Bernier’s performance all but guarantees that James Reimer will get the start Saturday night when the Leafs host the Capitals. With the loss to Nashville the Leafs are now 3-4 and 1 in November. The more troubling trend is the Leafs issues when it comes to scoring goals this month. The Leafs are currently ranked 29th in the NHL in November, averaging 1,88 goals per game this month. In Riemer’s last three starts the Leafs have scored a total of five goals. Phil Kessel has three goals in November with two of those coming in Tuesday’s win over the Islanders. This sparking debate as to whether or not Kessel is playing hurt. With the Leafs dealing with more serious injuries at other positions Kessel has little choice but to play through whatever is ailing him the best he can.
Oilers – I wonder if local Edmonton kids have stopped telling Dallas Eakins that he sucks when drops his kids off at school? Thursday night the Oilers beat the Panthers 4-1 to extend their winning streak to three games. In those three games they have defeated the Flames, Blue Jackets and Panthers by a combined scored of 15-3. Now three games doesn’t make a season but any kind of winning streak is a welcome sight for Oilers’ fans who have suffered through the pain of this season.
Canucks – Memo to NHL reporters, this is not the week to crack jokes with John Tortorella. The Canucks are riding a five game losing streak (One in OT and in a shoot-out) as they host Columbus tonight at Rogers Arena. Much like the Leafs, goal scoring has been an issue for the Canucks in November. In November the Canucks are tied with the Sabres for 28th, averaging two goals per game. Concern among Canucks fans will turn into downright panic if they lose to Columbus tonight.
Flyers – The team that puts the word “fun” into dysfunctional, the Flyers are beginning to turn it around. The Flyers beat the Sabres Thursday night to win their second straight and they are now a respectable 6-2 and 2 in their past 10 games. The Flyers have played 10 games in November and they are ranked sixth in the NHL this month, allowing an average of 2.00 goals per game. The Flyers are also benefiting from the fact that Claude Giroux has six points in his last six games.
Blackhawks – This is now news to anyone, but the Blackhawks are still the class of the NHL. After Thursday night’s win over the Jets the Blackhawks took over first place over-all in the NHL with a 15-4 and 4 record. The Hawks are almost unbeatable on home ice, sporting a 9-1 and 3 record at the United Center. The Hawks are a deep, talented and well coached machine that show no signs of slowing down anytime soon.
Tuukka Rask – I love how Rask responds to letting in a goal he thinks he should have stopped. A perfect example took place last night after Derek Roy beat Rask in the shoot-out for the GWG in the Blues 3-2 victory over the Bruins.
I am sure none of his teammates had much to say about after the game. But you can be sure that Rask’s Bruins teammates will be giving him the business bout his failed attempt to break his stick at practice today.
Understandably, it is time to talk hockey AND football here at the HQ...
But, for now, anyway... we leave the puck to the pros...
After a busy Thursday night in the NHL I thought it was time some of the good and bad trends taking place around the league.
Leafs – There are not many positives to take away from the Leafs loss to the Predators Thursday night. Jonathan Bernier had an awful night as the Leafs lost 4-2. Bernier’s performance all but guarantees that James Reimer will get the start Saturday night when the Leafs host the Capitals. With the loss to Nashville the Leafs are now 3-4 and 1 in November. The more troubling trend is the Leafs issues when it comes to scoring goals this month. The Leafs are currently ranked 29th in the NHL in November, averaging 1,88 goals per game this month. In Riemer’s last three starts the Leafs have scored a total of five goals. Phil Kessel has three goals in November with two of those coming in Tuesday’s win over the Islanders. This sparking debate as to whether or not Kessel is playing hurt. With the Leafs dealing with more serious injuries at other positions Kessel has little choice but to play through whatever is ailing him the best he can.
Oilers – I wonder if local Edmonton kids have stopped telling Dallas Eakins that he sucks when drops his kids off at school? Thursday night the Oilers beat the Panthers 4-1 to extend their winning streak to three games. In those three games they have defeated the Flames, Blue Jackets and Panthers by a combined scored of 15-3. Now three games doesn’t make a season but any kind of winning streak is a welcome sight for Oilers’ fans who have suffered through the pain of this season.
Canucks – Memo to NHL reporters, this is not the week to crack jokes with John Tortorella. The Canucks are riding a five game losing streak (One in OT and in a shoot-out) as they host Columbus tonight at Rogers Arena. Much like the Leafs, goal scoring has been an issue for the Canucks in November. In November the Canucks are tied with the Sabres for 28th, averaging two goals per game. Concern among Canucks fans will turn into downright panic if they lose to Columbus tonight.
Flyers – The team that puts the word “fun” into dysfunctional, the Flyers are beginning to turn it around. The Flyers beat the Sabres Thursday night to win their second straight and they are now a respectable 6-2 and 2 in their past 10 games. The Flyers have played 10 games in November and they are ranked sixth in the NHL this month, allowing an average of 2.00 goals per game. The Flyers are also benefiting from the fact that Claude Giroux has six points in his last six games.
Blackhawks – This is now news to anyone, but the Blackhawks are still the class of the NHL. After Thursday night’s win over the Jets the Blackhawks took over first place over-all in the NHL with a 15-4 and 4 record. The Hawks are almost unbeatable on home ice, sporting a 9-1 and 3 record at the United Center. The Hawks are a deep, talented and well coached machine that show no signs of slowing down anytime soon.
Tuukka Rask – I love how Rask responds to letting in a goal he thinks he should have stopped. A perfect example took place last night after Derek Roy beat Rask in the shoot-out for the GWG in the Blues 3-2 victory over the Bruins.
I am sure none of his teammates had much to say about after the game. But you can be sure that Rask’s Bruins teammates will be giving him the business bout his failed attempt to break his stick at practice today.
Saturday, November 2, 2013
Line Brawl! Line Brawl!
((HT: Sportsnet))
The game was 7-0, so the end wasn't in much doubt...
So, usually, in these circumstances what happened below happens to send a message...
Here's the longer version...
((HT: NHL Network))
And here's a shorter piece of it...
You figure Ray Emery will get a suspension for going from one end of the rink to the other... Emery received the highest total of 29 penalty minutes. He was charged with leaving the goal crease, instigating a fight, and fighting. He was also ejected. "He didn't want to fight, but I basically said, 'Protect yourself,'" Emery said postgame.
114 penalty minutes were handed out in the brawl itself.
Philadelphia racked up 99 penalty minutes, and Washington received 65 in the game from beginning to end...
Vincent Lecavalier lost some teeth as a result of his battle.
Steve Downie suffered a concussion.
And (better yet) Emery was named the third star of the game...
The HQ is NOT even kidding on that one...
The game was 7-0, so the end wasn't in much doubt...
So, usually, in these circumstances what happened below happens to send a message...
Here's the longer version...
((HT: NHL Network))
And here's a shorter piece of it...
You figure Ray Emery will get a suspension for going from one end of the rink to the other... Emery received the highest total of 29 penalty minutes. He was charged with leaving the goal crease, instigating a fight, and fighting. He was also ejected. "He didn't want to fight, but I basically said, 'Protect yourself,'" Emery said postgame.
114 penalty minutes were handed out in the brawl itself.
Philadelphia racked up 99 penalty minutes, and Washington received 65 in the game from beginning to end...
Vincent Lecavalier lost some teeth as a result of his battle.
Steve Downie suffered a concussion.
And (better yet) Emery was named the third star of the game...
The HQ is NOT even kidding on that one...
Monday, October 7, 2013
ICYMI: Flyers Fire Peter Laviolette After 3 Games
So....is it safe to say after 3 games, ownership has seen enough to determine how your season is going to be?
That is one of the few explanations that can be offered after the Philadelphia Flyers axed now former head coach Peter Laviolette after an 0-3 start this season.
Laviolette has coached the team since 2009 and got the 2010 version of the Flyers all the way to the Stanley Cup Finals.
But a non-playoff performance in the strike shortened 2012 season coupled with we guess the slow start this year lead to his demise.
Assistant coach Craig Berube takes over the team. No word if he'll keep the job or if the Flyers are looking for someone else.
Highlights of Sunday's loss to the Carolina Hurricanes:
That is one of the few explanations that can be offered after the Philadelphia Flyers axed now former head coach Peter Laviolette after an 0-3 start this season.
Laviolette has coached the team since 2009 and got the 2010 version of the Flyers all the way to the Stanley Cup Finals.
But a non-playoff performance in the strike shortened 2012 season coupled with we guess the slow start this year lead to his demise.
Assistant coach Craig Berube takes over the team. No word if he'll keep the job or if the Flyers are looking for someone else.
Highlights of Sunday's loss to the Carolina Hurricanes:
Monday, April 29, 2013
They Call Him The Bryz... Flyers Goalie Sounds Off...
((HT: CSN Philly))
Ilya Bryzgalov has been known for his, how do we say this, um... independence...
He naps on the bench and, allegedly, in team meetings.
He's a free spirit. And he doesn't care what you think...
Evidenced by his thoughts after the Philadelphia Flyers got to clean out their lockers and were reinforced by GM Paul Holmgren's thoughts that Peter Laviolette is still the head coach of the team...
Bryzgalov got to speak his peace one final time...
So, to recap...
Bryzgalov still has seven years and $34.5 million left on his nine-year contract. If the Flyers are fed up with him, the Flyers could use one of their amnesty buyouts on him.
In 40 games this season, he was 19-17 with a 2.79 goals against average and a .900 save percentage.
Which reminds the HQ of this...
Ilya Bryzgalov has been known for his, how do we say this, um... independence...
He naps on the bench and, allegedly, in team meetings.
He's a free spirit. And he doesn't care what you think...
Evidenced by his thoughts after the Philadelphia Flyers got to clean out their lockers and were reinforced by GM Paul Holmgren's thoughts that Peter Laviolette is still the head coach of the team...
Bryzgalov got to speak his peace one final time...
So, to recap...
Bryzgalov still has seven years and $34.5 million left on his nine-year contract. If the Flyers are fed up with him, the Flyers could use one of their amnesty buyouts on him.
In 40 games this season, he was 19-17 with a 2.79 goals against average and a .900 save percentage.
Which reminds the HQ of this...
Friday, February 22, 2013
Hockey Harlem Shake (Sort of--and doesn't suck)
((ht: deadspin.com))
So, we've already gone on record as not getting this whole Harlem Shake thing. We've kind of figured it out, but not before and endless--and mostly stupid parade of various, a sundry groups posting crappy YouTube videos of themselves dancing to it.
Here's one we kind of like (thanks: Deadspin). The folks at HockeyVideos HD put together a brief 30-second "Shake" video of a crowded around the crease goal by Nicklas Grossman during Tuesday's Pittsburgh/Philadelphia NHL game.
Check it out, it's actually kind of funny:
So, we've already gone on record as not getting this whole Harlem Shake thing. We've kind of figured it out, but not before and endless--and mostly stupid parade of various, a sundry groups posting crappy YouTube videos of themselves dancing to it.
Here's one we kind of like (thanks: Deadspin). The folks at HockeyVideos HD put together a brief 30-second "Shake" video of a crowded around the crease goal by Nicklas Grossman during Tuesday's Pittsburgh/Philadelphia NHL game.
Check it out, it's actually kind of funny:
Friday, April 20, 2012
Violent NHL Playoffs: A Taiwanese animated take
((ht: puckdaddy))
This is funny, but really, really wrong.
NMA.tv, the Taiwanese group that produces animated videos essentially mocking things sport and others...are now taking on the NHL.
You've all read about the spate of violence running through this years NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, from Aaron Asham to Raffi Torres and others, there have been suspensions, injuries and games that just flat out turned to fights (see: pittsburgh vs. philly)
With that in mind, the folks from Taiwan give their interpretation of the violence mocking it (as it should be)
**Note**--It's kinda bloody in an animated way
This is funny, but really, really wrong.
NMA.tv, the Taiwanese group that produces animated videos essentially mocking things sport and others...are now taking on the NHL.
You've all read about the spate of violence running through this years NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, from Aaron Asham to Raffi Torres and others, there have been suspensions, injuries and games that just flat out turned to fights (see: pittsburgh vs. philly)
With that in mind, the folks from Taiwan give their interpretation of the violence mocking it (as it should be)
**Note**--It's kinda bloody in an animated way
Monday, April 16, 2012
Hulkster Pops For The Flyers
((HT: NHL/Flyers their own selves))
This may have been a catalyst for the 158 minutes of penalties yesterday...
The HQ certainly hopes so...
By the way, if there are any T-shirts left, we'll take a half-dozen...
The aftereffects...???
((HT: CSNPhilly/NBC))
This may have been a catalyst for the 158 minutes of penalties yesterday...
The HQ certainly hopes so...
By the way, if there are any T-shirts left, we'll take a half-dozen...
The aftereffects...???
((HT: CSNPhilly/NBC))
NHL Game 3's Wrap: It Wasn't Sunny For Pens In Philly...
The Pittsburgh Penguins have played, by the admission of a lot of their beat writers, the worst hockey of the year at the worst possible time...
A Friday 13th game ended 8-5 in favor of the Flyers for a 2-0 series lead. That led to today's game three and an, almost, identical result...
The game completely degraded into what happened below with 5 minutes or so to go in regulation...
((HT: NHL on NBC/youtube))
It's safe to say that there are two sets of rules: the rulebook rules and the Crosby Rules. Crosby seemed to get away with goading Flyers players into situations and getting them penalized for it. And it took the entire fray to die down once and for all for the officials to send 87 to the box and, maybe, get control of a game they lost 10 minutes before.
Safe to say James Neal may get a call from a Brendan Shanahan ID'ed number in the near future.
Much like Carl Hagelin of the Rangers (who got three games for elbowing the Sens Daniel Alfredsson) and Mark Carkner of the Sens who got a game for his sucker punch audition in the same game.
Nashville won in Detroit for the first time in 138 years for a 2-1 series lead there, and Florida evened their series with New Jersey holding on for a 3-2 win in Sunrise.
A Friday 13th game ended 8-5 in favor of the Flyers for a 2-0 series lead. That led to today's game three and an, almost, identical result...
The game completely degraded into what happened below with 5 minutes or so to go in regulation...
((HT: NHL on NBC/youtube))
It's safe to say that there are two sets of rules: the rulebook rules and the Crosby Rules. Crosby seemed to get away with goading Flyers players into situations and getting them penalized for it. And it took the entire fray to die down once and for all for the officials to send 87 to the box and, maybe, get control of a game they lost 10 minutes before.
Safe to say James Neal may get a call from a Brendan Shanahan ID'ed number in the near future.
Much like Carl Hagelin of the Rangers (who got three games for elbowing the Sens Daniel Alfredsson) and Mark Carkner of the Sens who got a game for his sucker punch audition in the same game.
Nashville won in Detroit for the first time in 138 years for a 2-1 series lead there, and Florida evened their series with New Jersey holding on for a 3-2 win in Sunrise.
Sunday, April 1, 2012
Pens-Flyers Finish A Preview Of Playoffs...??? (UPDATED WITH FINES)
((HT: NBC/NHL))
If points fall a certain way, the Pittsburgh-Philadelphia game could be a playoff preview. If it was a preview, then we're in a for a good one.
On day two of a back-to-back, Philadelphia spotted the Pens a 2-0 lead, but behind a four-goal 3rd period the Flyers beat the Penguins 6-4.
So what...? You say... the game got chippy and then boiled over with a little over a minute to go thanks to Joe Vitale...
Here's the edited ending...
Nothing like coaches finger-pointing at one another. And, as always, one is high-strung and the other looks at the first one thinking that Coach #1 is full of it...
The Second Season is only a week-and-a-half away...
MONDAY UPDATE: Laviolette has been fined $10,000 and Pittsburgh Penguins assistant coach Tony Granato was fined $2,500 for the dust-up...
If points fall a certain way, the Pittsburgh-Philadelphia game could be a playoff preview. If it was a preview, then we're in a for a good one.
On day two of a back-to-back, Philadelphia spotted the Pens a 2-0 lead, but behind a four-goal 3rd period the Flyers beat the Penguins 6-4.
So what...? You say... the game got chippy and then boiled over with a little over a minute to go thanks to Joe Vitale...
Here's the edited ending...
Nothing like coaches finger-pointing at one another. And, as always, one is high-strung and the other looks at the first one thinking that Coach #1 is full of it...
The Second Season is only a week-and-a-half away...
MONDAY UPDATE: Laviolette has been fined $10,000 and Pittsburgh Penguins assistant coach Tony Granato was fined $2,500 for the dust-up...
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Whoa! Ilya Kovalchuk drops Brayden Schenn
Who says scorers can't fight in hockey?
Early Saturday afternoon the Philadelphia Flyers and the New Jersey squared off on the ice, with the Devils winning 6-4.
At one point, there was a fairly big scrum on the ice after Devils forward Zack Parise appears to get tripped by the Flyers Zac Rinaldo.
Lots of square dancing began and at least initially it appeared to just be some wrestling.
But away from the pile, Mr. Schenn and Mr. Kovalchuk ended up dropping the gloves. And well...let's just say, it wasn't the smartest thing Schenn has ever done.
Check out the video from HockeyFights.net:
Early Saturday afternoon the Philadelphia Flyers and the New Jersey squared off on the ice, with the Devils winning 6-4.
At one point, there was a fairly big scrum on the ice after Devils forward Zack Parise appears to get tripped by the Flyers Zac Rinaldo.
Lots of square dancing began and at least initially it appeared to just be some wrestling.
But away from the pile, Mr. Schenn and Mr. Kovalchuk ended up dropping the gloves. And well...let's just say, it wasn't the smartest thing Schenn has ever done.
Check out the video from HockeyFights.net:
Friday, January 13, 2012
Arrest made in Winter Classic brawl
((ht: nbcphiladelphia.com))
A Philadelphia man whom police believe started a brawl after the NHL Winter Classic January 2nd, turned himself in Thursday afternoon.
That guy is 32-year old Dennis Veteri, a Flyers fan from New Jersey. Veteri is facing assault and reckless endangerment charges in the fight that left a New Jersey policeman and war veteran unconscious and needing stitches.
More from NBC 10 in Philadelphia RIGHT HERE
The fight, which involved a battle between Philadelphia Flyers and New York Rangers fans happened near Geno's and Pat's steaks in Philly and was shot on a cellphone, then posted to YouTube. It further enhances the STUPID factor of a percentage of fans. In this case, it adds to Philly's reputation as a horrible place to be a visiting fan. And no, that isn't something to be proud of.
Somewhere, somehow, someone needs to either teach these morons to respect visiting fans and realize its just a silly game being played or there are going to be repercussions. Criminal charges work...to a point because it keeps happening.
A Philadelphia man whom police believe started a brawl after the NHL Winter Classic January 2nd, turned himself in Thursday afternoon.
That guy is 32-year old Dennis Veteri, a Flyers fan from New Jersey. Veteri is facing assault and reckless endangerment charges in the fight that left a New Jersey policeman and war veteran unconscious and needing stitches.
More from NBC 10 in Philadelphia RIGHT HERE
The fight, which involved a battle between Philadelphia Flyers and New York Rangers fans happened near Geno's and Pat's steaks in Philly and was shot on a cellphone, then posted to YouTube. It further enhances the STUPID factor of a percentage of fans. In this case, it adds to Philly's reputation as a horrible place to be a visiting fan. And no, that isn't something to be proud of.
Somewhere, somehow, someone needs to either teach these morons to respect visiting fans and realize its just a silly game being played or there are going to be repercussions. Criminal charges work...to a point because it keeps happening.
View more videos at: http://nbcphiladelphia.com.
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Former Marine Beaten At Winter Classic
((HT: NBCNewYork))
A former Marine and New York area police officer has been discovered to have been the victim of a beating at the Winter Classic.
Neal Auricchio was beaten up, initially, by a window-washer who was paid to spray his cleaning liquid in a Rangers fan's face by Flyers fans.
Here's the story from Pei-Sze Chang
A former Marine and New York area police officer has been discovered to have been the victim of a beating at the Winter Classic.
Neal Auricchio was beaten up, initially, by a window-washer who was paid to spray his cleaning liquid in a Rangers fan's face by Flyers fans.
Here's the story from Pei-Sze Chang
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
DEVEOPING: Carcillo Suspended Pending Hearing
The HQ has never been one to hide from calling people out when it comes to poor play on the ice...
Raffi Torres is on the league's list and, now, Dan Carcillo can't be too far behind...
Especially, after last night...
Again...
((HT: CSNChicago/NHL/LoFFen1987))
If the hearing with the league is in house with Brendan Shanahan, it could be for more than five games in length. Carcillo has been suspended five times since 2008, and this one looks like number six.
More when we know more...
Raffi Torres is on the league's list and, now, Dan Carcillo can't be too far behind...
Especially, after last night...
Again...
((HT: CSNChicago/NHL/LoFFen1987))
If the hearing with the league is in house with Brendan Shanahan, it could be for more than five games in length. Carcillo has been suspended five times since 2008, and this one looks like number six.
More when we know more...
Monday, January 2, 2012
Winter Classic: Rangers Hold Off Flyers
And the last minute or so was a wild one- meant for television...
And meant to showcase the idea of having the sport outside for a meaningful game of shinny...
Michael Rupp scored twice ((The HQ knows... right?)), Braydon Schenn scored his first NHL goal, and the final minute had a power play, two pulled goalie situations, and Daniel Briere trying to even the score...
((HT: NHL on NBC))
The visiting team is now 4-0-1 in the series, and the Rangers have now won 7 of their last 8.
Now what the HQ would like to suggest is Detroit-Toronto at the Big House.
How 'bout now...??? Okay, good...
And meant to showcase the idea of having the sport outside for a meaningful game of shinny...
Michael Rupp scored twice ((The HQ knows... right?)), Braydon Schenn scored his first NHL goal, and the final minute had a power play, two pulled goalie situations, and Daniel Briere trying to even the score...
((HT: NHL on NBC))
The visiting team is now 4-0-1 in the series, and the Rangers have now won 7 of their last 8.
Now what the HQ would like to suggest is Detroit-Toronto at the Big House.
How 'bout now...??? Okay, good...
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