Hockey
Chops suspended for 2009-2010
The Iowa Chops were sent to the penalty box today for the 2009-2010 season. The AHL Board of Governors “involuntary suspened” the Iowa Chops franchise because they have been unable fix violations of the league’s Constitution and By-Laws.
Let’s Go Bucs!
Hockey news
Finally, some good news on the local hockey front!
In a interview with 62andeven.com this morning, former Iowa Stars Head Coach Davey Allison made it official:
“July 1, I start with the Bucs (Des Moines Bucaneers of the USHL). I got the kayak on the roof, a six-pack of Coke and a half-pack of smokes (cigars) [...]
What really goes on in the penalty box
Oliver Setzinger, playing in the Hockey World Championship or something, had a few words with fans sitting behind the box.
“Are you F***ing kidding me”
“Do it in English”
“Have a beer”
“Do you suck cock?”
“Are you gay?”
[via Deadspin]
The Overnight
Buzzer beating in the NHL Playoffs -
After a three-goal lead disappeared in the third period, Denis Seidenberg fired a shot that was deflected by Jussi Jokinen and crossed the goal line with 00.2 seconds left, giving the Canes a 4-3 win over the Devils Tuesday and tying the series at 2-2. Clemmensen would have stopped [...]
Around the world of hockey
Hockey season doesn’t start for a few more weeks (playoffs), but for those that are paying attention, boy are you getting your money worth. Here are just a few highlights from last week.
AHL
Providence Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask doesn’t agree with the refs two calls in the overtime shoot out period, and to his credit he [...]
Wrigley Winter Classic Ice Rink
Time lapse of the ice rink at Wrigley Field for the Winter Classic.
Winter Classic seating chart
Trying to build on the success of last years unbelievable story book game in Buffalo the NHL is taking the Winter Classic game to Chicago this year where the Detroit Red Wings will face off against the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday, January 1, 2009 at 1:00 PM.
The NHL has released the seating chart to season [...]
This is why you sit near the glass…
From last nights Toronto/Boston game. Milan Lucic puts Mike Van Ryn through the glass.
I’m Out!