Poll Monday. Here's the results of the latest polls.
Monday, October 14, 2013
Sunday, October 13, 2013
Winnipeg Jets: Mark Scheifele trips himself and Gionta goes to the box
I have seen some horrible officiating, but this one really takes the cake. As you can see from the video, Jets forward Mark Scheifele actually trips himself and the ref assesses Stephen Gionta a two minute minor for tripping. I do expect the NHL officials to do a better job.
NCAA Hockey: Mike Hastings perplexed by officiating
I can say that I don't blame the coach for being upset, and it could cause a head coach some concern when they're doing their non-schedules in the future. I wonder if the on-ice officials can strike a balance where they can protect the integrity of the game, by calling the right amount of penalties, as well as protecting the puck carrier. At the same time, not affect the flow of the game too much. No one comes to watch an official call a game.
I also agree that the refs have to cal the game tighter, but how tight? But the refs also need to find a happy medium. If the refs call 20-plus penalties in a game, it's going to affect the flow of the game and you're going to end up with games that are almost three hours long.
Puckato -- Last January, Cornell coach Mike Schafer blasted the WCHA referees after a 2-1 loss at Denver, calling their performance “disgusting” and ending his rant with, “I won’t come back to the WCHA.”This past weekend, UND killed 15 of 16 Vermont power plays. That's a lot of penalties over the course of a weekend. Last night, during the post game press conference, UND head coach Dave Hakstol said that he agrees with the way the games were called last weekend.
I have to say that this is an interesting and thought provoking read. On Saturday night, after losing 3-0 in a game that included a combined 25 penalties for 80 minutes, Minnesota State’s Mike Hastings had a message for Schafer (or to that night's refs).
“One thing, Mike Schaffer, I want to let you know, we’re even now,” he said, “because a team from out west came out here and … I saw you last year and it sounded like you got it pretty bad. And I’m going to tell you that I believe east and west are even now.”
Providence plays in Hockey East, not Cornell’s ECAC, but this was hardly the first time a coach has expressed frustration with the way the game is called conference to conference, region to region.
“I am on board with the emphasis on the hooks; basically protecting the offensive player’s hands,” Hakstol said. “Allowing an offensive player on the wall to protect the puck without being held, those are the three that I think are significant and good steps for our game.”
The UND coach went on to explain that the players have to make adjustments to the way the refs are calling the game as well.
"Our guys made a conscientious effort to skate with guys and not use their stick on them," Hakstol said."It’s about creating angles and back-pressuring, instead of using your stick.”
If the refs keep calling the game this way, they will. make adjustments to the game is called. Also, it will be interesting to see how the WCHA calls their games this season.
Dubuque Fighting Saints: Defenseman Dylan Chanter hurt in fight (Video)
My thought and prayers are with Dylan Chanter. Sounded like an ugly incident, no one wants to see this happen in a hockey game. Thank God the kid is okay and if we get an update of his status I will pass it along.
The United States Hockey League has suspended Saturday night's Dubuque Fighting Saints and Cedar Rapids RoughRiders game following an injury to Dubuque defenseman Dylan Chanter. The RoughRiders held a 2-0 lead over the Fighting Saints when the injury occurred midway through the second period at the Cedar Rapids Ice Arena.
Chanter was injured when he fell to the ice following a fight. He was attended to by trainers and medical staff on site, and was transported to a local hospital shortly following. Chanter was conscious following the injury and when he was removed from the arena.
The Fighting Saints will provide an update on Chanter when one becomes available. Additional information about the resumption of Saturday night's game will come at a later date.
The United States Hockey League announced that the game between the Dubuque Fighting Saints and Cedar Rapids RoughRiders on Saturday, October 12th has been suspended. Dubuque Fighting Saints defenseman Dylan Chanter was injured after falling to the ice at the 11:58 mark of the second period during the game, played at the Cedar Rapids Ice Arena in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
He was immediately attended to at the arena by medical personnel before being transported to a local hospital for further care. While all parties are awaiting further information, Chanter was conscious as he was transported from the arena.
The Office of the Commissioner and general management of both the Fighting Saints and the RoughRiders concurred that it was in the best interest of the players not to continue the contest.
Further details as to the player’s condition, as well as a rescheduling of the game, will be issued by the Commissioner's Office as soon as they are available.
Wanted to let everyone know I'm awake and okay. Thank you so much for all your thoughts prayers. Nothing compares to the hockey community.
— Dylan Chanter (@dylanchanter) October 13, 2013
SCSU Huskies: Huskies Join the Minnesota Spelling Bee
Oh boy! Saint Cloud State University can't be serious with this? Comments on this one? Another Minnesota school that has joined the spelling bee.
Womens Hockey: USA and Canada line brawl
Yesterday, the USA and Canada women's team squared off in a pre-Olympic hockey game in Burlington, Vermont. During the third period, former UND All-American forward Monique Lamoureux bumped the Canadian goalie Shannon Szabados causing a skirmish. Actually, some might refer to it as a line brawl. Here's a link to the video, you can take a look for yourself. USA was unable to complete the comeback and ended up losing the game 3-2.
BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — Hayley Wickenheiser set up two goals and goalie Shannon Szabados held on after a late brawl to help Canada beat the United States 3-2 on Saturday night in the opening game of the pre-Olympic tour.
After a U.S. player clipped Szabados outside her crease with 3:03 left, all 10 skaters squared off and two from each team were charged with major penalties for roughing and game misconducts.
"We had a similar scrap in 2010, so I guess we have one every Olympic cycle to get it out of our system," said Wickenheiser who has been a member of the Canadian national team since 1993. "It was kind of fun to see, and it brought a lot of intensity to another
UND and UVM skate to a tie
Grand Forks, ND – The University of North Dakota hockey team came into the weekend concerned about their special teams. When the weekend was over, special teams appeared to be less of a concern for the UND coaching staff. The refs called the games very tight and this gave the UND’s special teams a work out. The Green and White held their ground and killed 15 of 16 Vermont power plays. They also scored three power play goals on 12 power play opportunities. UND head coach Dave Hakstol seemed pleased with the play of his special teams.
“Specialty teams are going to be a big part of it,” Hakstol said. “Especially the early part of the season, as all of this transitions to the new level of calls, smooths out. I thought out PK became more and more sound, as we went through the weekend. We were a little bit hit and miss yesterday, even though we did a good job and killed 10 out of 11 (penalties). I thought we were better and more in synch today.”
The UND coach seemed fine with the way the games were called this weekend.
“I am on board with the emphasis on the hooks; basically protecting the offensive player’s hands,” Hakstol said. “Allowing an offensive player on the wall to protect the puck without being held, those are the three that I think are significant and good steps for our game.”
Another emerging theme from the weekend was the play of sophomore forward Rocco Grimaldi. The dynamic forward had a great first weekend, scoring (2g–3a—5pts) in two games. Fellow linemate, sophomore forward Drake Caggiula, also had a good start to the season, scoring (2g-2a—4pts) on the weekend.
It was obvious from watching Adam Tambellini, Grimaldi and Caggiula play, that their line had chemistry and they had a good weekend playing together. UND pressed hard at the end of the game, but couldn’t get the game winner.
“I think we’re playing really well together,” Grimaldi said. “I think we’re reading off each other real well. Obviously with Tambo (Adam Tambellini) he’s doing a good job with both of us as well. The three of us are playing good hockey together and making things happen. Tonight, we didn’t make as many things happen as we wanted to. Obviously, we needed one more to win this hockey game and I put a lot of blame on myself. I had a couple of chances that I could have hit the net and it didn’t go in.”
Fans get first look at the Shootout
The game would officially end in a 2-2 tie and the game would go to a shootout. Since it was a non-conference game the shootout was meaningless and didn’t count for anything. Actually, the biggest cheers in the game came during the shootout which the fans seemed to enjoy. Grimaldi talked about the shootout at the end of the game.
“Today kind of stunk, because you know you were playing for nothing,” Grimaldi said. “I think it’s going to be good. Obviously, it’s another area of your game that you can work on. That can give you another point, that could either win you a championship, or possibly put you in an NCAA berth, or whatever. So, that’s something that we’ll definitely be working on once or twice a week.”
UND kicks off league play October 18-19, 2013 when they travel to Oxford, Ohio to play Miami University in their first ever NCHC series.
Saturday, October 12, 2013
UND Hockey vs. Vermont Catamounts Lines game two
UND forward Lines
21 Brendan O’Donnell –
27 Luke Johnson – 15 Michael Parks (A)
10 Adam Tambellini – 9
Drake Caggiula – 19 Rocco Grimaldi
28 Stephan Pattyn (A)
– 13 Connor Gaarder – 17 Colton S. Clair
25 Mitch MacMillan –16
Mark MacMillan – 7 Wade Murphy
UND Defense Pairing
18 Dillon Simpson © – 24 Jordan Schmaltz
5 Nick Mattson – 6 Paul LaDue
4 Keaton Thompson – 2
Troy Stecher
UND Goalies
UND Goalies
33 Clarke Saunders
31 Zane Gothberg
Scratches for UND:, 11 Derek Rodwell, 20 Gage Ausmus , 22
Andrew Panzerella,
26 Coltyn Sanderson, 29
Bryn Chyzyk, 30 Matt Hrynkiw UND goalies
Vermont Forward Lines
20 Brendan Bradley – 17 Jake Fallon – 3 Chris
McCarthy
23 Connor Brickley –
11 H.T. Lenz © - 6 Colin Markison
22 Brady Shaw –19 Matt
White – 7 Tom Forgione
8 Jonathan Turk – 18 Robert
Polesello – 29 Malcolm McKinney
Vermont Defense
Pairings
26 Caylen Walls – 2
Michael Paliotta
5 Rob Hamilton – 4
Nick Bruneteau
24 Chris Muscoby – 15
Yvan Pattyn
Vermont Goalies
1 Mike Santaguida
30 Pat Feeley
NCAA Hockey: Lucia Wants to Revisit the Gentleman’s Agreement http://t.co/wos7sycby6
— Hockey Wilderness (@hockeywildernes) October 12, 2013
NCHC Hockey: 10 Must Follow Twitter Accounts http://t.co/CWMirIpUjl #hockey
— The Hockey Writers (@TheHockeyWriter) October 11, 2013
Opening night for Penn State at the Pegula Ice Arena
It's on #psu #hockey https://t.co/QhACu6gNxj
— Danelle Del Corso (@ddelcorso) October 12, 2013
Shawn Reznik of the Hockey Writers was in Happy Valley last night for the opening of the Pegula Ice Arena and this is what he saw. He also posted some of the tweets and pictures from fans that were there for the opening night as well. There's some real good stuff to check out. It looks like PSU has a pretty nice arena.
What a night at Pegula Ice Arena for @PennStateMHKY win over Army. http://t.co/31EN9CGNoD pic.twitter.com/JAR5kh3GQa
— Abby Drey (@ADreyPhotos) October 12, 2013
UND Hockey: 2013-14 Satellite TV Schedule
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| CBS Sports Network (Photo credit: Wikipedia) |
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| Root Sports Rocky Mountain (Photo credit: Wikipedia) |
UND
games on Television
Oct. 18 at Miami
Nov 22 at Boston University (NBCSN)
Nov 23 at Boston University (NESN)
Dec. 6 at Western Michigan
Jan. 10 vs. Colorado College
Jan. 24 at Denver (CBSSN)
Jan 25 at Denver (Root Sports)
Feb. 14 vs. Miami
Feb. 28 at St. Cloud State
UND will have nine games that are going to be televised and available on DirecTV and Dish Network. Seven of these games, UND will be playing on the road. Both games of the BU and DU series will be on TV. That's big for fans that won't be able to travel to the games.
Oct. 18 at Miami
Nov 22 at Boston University (NBCSN)
Nov 23 at Boston University (NESN)
Dec. 6 at Western Michigan
Jan. 10 vs. Colorado College
Jan. 24 at Denver (CBSSN)
Jan 25 at Denver (Root Sports)
Feb. 14 vs. Miami
Feb. 28 at St. Cloud State
UND will have nine games that are going to be televised and available on DirecTV and Dish Network. Seven of these games, UND will be playing on the road. Both games of the BU and DU series will be on TV. That's big for fans that won't be able to travel to the games.
While
it’s not as good of a deal as last year's package, it’s better than nothing. I am torn, I
can watch some of these games on my DirecTV, but I can’t get the local
games because Midco Spots Network is still not on DirecTV. That means there will be no highlight videos this season, unless something changes. I thought about cancelling my DirecTV and going back to Midco, but I like the sports pack that's on DirecTV. Last year, I was able to watch the GLI and the Bean Pot because I had DirecTV.
Six UND Games that will
be CBS Sports Network DirecTV HD 221, Dish Network 158.
One UND game will be on
NESN, NESN DirecTV 628, Dish Network 434..
One UND game will be on
NBC Sports Network, DirecTV 220, Dish Network 159.
One UND game will be on
Root Sports Network, DirecTV 683, Dish Network 414.
Patrick Kaleta suspended pending hearing for this bush league hit
Buffalo Sabres puke Patrick Kaleta has been suspended by the National Hockey League's department of Player Safety, pending a hearing for this dirty hit on Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Jack Johnson. Kaleta is a repeat offender, having been suspended a couple of times, so I expect him to get at least a 2-3 game suspension for this hit.
From the NHL.COM --- At 3:10 of the first period, Kaleta collided with Columbus defenseman Jack Johnson near the boards just inside the Buffalo zone. No penalty was assessed for that hit, but Kaleta received a fighting major after engaging with the Blue Jackets' Jared Boll after the hit. Johnson remained in the game.These are the kind of hits that are very dangerous, there's no excuse for these types of hits. Kaleta targeted Jack Johnson's head. This time, the "hockey code" worked the way it's supposed to. I applaud Jared Boll for sticking up for his teammate. You have these "rats" like Kaleta that skate up and down the ice throwing these dangerous hits and then they don't want to fight. In my opinion, Kaleta got what was coming to him. You want to stop these types of hits in hockey? Make the suspensions for hits like this 10-games. If suspension can taper Matt Cooke's dirty hits a few stiff suspensions can curb the behaviors of the other "rats" in the NHL.
The following grounds are being considered for supplemental discipline: illegal check to the head. However, the Department of Player Safety retains the right to make adjustments to the infraction upon review.
Friday, October 11, 2013
UND completes comeback against Vermont
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| English: Ralph Engelstadt Arena at the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, North Dakota. *Personally photographed by the undersigned May 8, 2007. Elcajonfarms 03:46, 3 July 2007 (UTC) (Photo credit: Wikipedia) |
This season, the National Collegiate Hockey Conference begins its inaugural season of play. We were told back in May, that the NCHC would be pioneering an innovative standard for their on-ice officials. So, fans wanted to know what that actually meant. Tonight, University of North Dakota and the University of Vermont Catamounts were whistled for 21 minor penalties.
That’s not a misprint. Seriously!
“I thought we created some of our problems with some penalties early,” head coach Dave Hakstol said. “I thought it lead to us wasting the first 10 minutes of each of the first and second periods. We found a way to battle back and win a game, so that’s a real positive.”
At first, it looked like it was going to be a rough night for the home team. Vermont had just taken a 3-1 lead on a goal by UVM freshman defenseman Rob Hamilton. UND head coach Dave Hakstol had seen enough and made the change in net. Hakstol replaced senior goalie Clarke Saunders with sophomore goalie Zane Gothberg. The rest is history. UND would rally by scoring four unanswered goals and would skate to a 5-3 win. After the game, head coach Dave Hakstol talked about his goaltending change.
“I thought he (Zane Gothberg) did a good job,” Hakstol said. “I thought he did his job in that situation. You have to have the door slammed at that point in time. If one more (goal) goes in, it’s pretty hard to dig your way out. Some nights you make a goaltending change, it’s a goaltending issue. Tonight, I felt like tonight was a team issue. I felt that third goal against was a little bit of evidence of that and we needed to get going a bit.”
And going they did, the Green and White were led by junior forward Mark MacMillan (1g-1a—2pts) and sophomore forwards Rocco Grimaldi (1g-3a—4pts) and Drake Caggiula (1g-1a—2pts). Rocco Grimaldi downplayed his quite four point night.
“Yeah I think it was too,” Grimaldi said. “Obviously, a couple of five on three points, those aren’t extremely noticeable. When you have a five on three you’re supposed to score, you have a big advantage. So, I just did what I could, to get this team a win. I tried to do everything I could for my line mates, kind of helped them out and pushed the pace. Obviously, we had a rough start a little bit and we came back kicking at the end. So, it’s a good two points for our team.”
With all of the penalties, the game lacked flow. UND would kill 10/11 Catamount power plays and would go 2/7 on the man advantage. That being said, the game lacked flow with all of the penalties and Mark MacMillan agreed with this assessment after the game.
“Obviously, there were a lot of penalties each way,” MacMillan said. “So, when there’s a lot of a special teams, it’s hard to get some flow to the game. Parts of the game we stared to get some flow into the game. Started to get some five on five shifts going – couple of big shifts from some guys – started getting that flow going.”
It was evident that once UND slowed their march to the penalty box, they were able to take the game over and over power the Catamounts.
UND will go for the sweep tomorrow night as the same two teams face off at 7:07 p.m. at the Ralph Engelstad Arena.
Watching the UND game while driving
@BenThePCGuy @undmhockey here is my commute back home, streaming Sioux game in HD on my surface #notsafe pic.twitter.com/qS0wW2chmZ
— Joey Loeffler, Jr. (@joeyjr) October 12, 2013
Don't try this at home folks. A UND hockey fans watching the game as he commutes home.
Tough day at the Rink?
Because the CenturyLink Center suicide box is just for photographers again. #whycollegehockey pic.twitter.com/c39NGaolGl
— Matthew Semisch (@matthewsemisch) October 11, 2013
Caption for this picture?
UND Hockey vs. Vermont Catamounts Lines
UND forward Lines
25 Mitch MacMillan – 16 Mark MacMillan – 7 Wade Murphy
21 Brendan O’Donnell – 27 Luke Johnson – 15 Michael Parks
(A)
10 Adam Tambellini – 9 Drake Caggiula – 19 Rocco Grimaldi
17 Colton S. Clair – 28 Stephan Pattyn (A) – 13 Connor
Gaarder
UND Defense
Pairing
18 Dillon Simpson © – 22 Andrew Panzerella
5 Nick Mattson – 6 Paul LaDue
20 Gage Ausmus – 2 Troy Stecher
Scratches for UND: 24 Jordan Schmaltz, 11 Derek Rodwell, 26 Coltyn Sanderson, Bryn Chyzyk, 30 Matt Hrynkiw
Scratches for UND: 24 Jordan Schmaltz, 11 Derek Rodwell, 26 Coltyn Sanderson, Bryn Chyzyk, 30 Matt Hrynkiw
UND
goalies
33 Clarke Saunders
31 Zane Gothberg
Vermont Forward Lines
20 Brendan Bradley – 17 Jake Fallon – 3 Chris McCarthy
23 Connor Brickley – 11 H.T. Lenz © - 6 Colin Markison
22 Brady Shaw – 12 Mike Stenerson – 21 Mario Puskarich
7 Tom Forgione – 19 Matt White – 16 Pet Massar
Vermont
Defense Pairings
26 Caylen Walls – 2 Michael Paliotta
5 Rob Hamilton – 4 Nick Bruneteau
25 Nick Luukko – 15 Yvan Pattyn
Vermont
Goalies
1 Mike Santaguida
30 Pat Feeley
Vancouver Canucks Defenseman Alex Edler suspended 3-games for illegal hit
Vancouver Canucks defenseman Alex Edler, a repeat offender was given a Shannaban for this dirty and bush league hit on Sharks forward Tomas Hertl, who's taken the NHL by storm with his play so far this season. Hertl has scored (6g-1a--7pts) in four games this season and scored four goals in one game against the New York Rangers. My question is; did Edler target Hertl to make a point, or is Edler just a just a dirty player that finally got burned for making a dirty hit? Thoughts?
NEW YORK – Vancouver Canucks defenseman Alex Edler has been suspended for three games, without pay, for an illegal check to the head of San Jose Sharks forward Tomas Hertl during NHL Game No. 56 in Vancouver on Thursday, October 10, the National Hockey League's Department of Player Safety announced today.
Edler is considered a repeat offender under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement and based on his average annual salary, he will forfeit $182,926.83. The money goes to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund.
The incident occurred at 19:46 of the second period. No penalty was assessed on the play.
UND Hockey: The Weekend Ahead (10/11-10/12)
This weekend, the University of North Dakota entertains the Vermont University Catamounts in an non-conference series at the Ralph Engelstad Arena on October 11-12, 2013.
Matchup: UND (0-0-0, 0-0-0 NCHC) vs. Vermont (0-0-0, 0-0-0 Hockey East)
Date: October 11-12, 2013.
Time: 7:37 p.m. Friday / Saturday 7:07 p.m. Central.
Radio: UND 96.1 (KQHT-FM) – The Fox.
Webcast: undsports.com
TV: Midco Sports Net (HD channel 622, SD channels 27 & 322)
Series History: All-time: UND leads the series against the Catamounts 2-0-0 (1.00). UND vs. UVM in Grand Forks: None. UVM vs. UND in Burlington, VT: None.
Players to watch:
North Dakota: Forwards: Rocco Grimaldi (13g-23a—36pts), Mark MacMillan (13g-12a—25pts), Drake Caggiula (8g-8a—16pts). Defense: Dillon Simpson (5g-19a—24pts), Nick Mattson (3g-12a—15pts), Jordan Schmaltz (3g-9a—12pts). Goaltenders: Clarke Saunders 13-9-4, GAA 2.30 and .917 save percentage, Zane Gothberg 9-4-3, 2.46 GAA and .920 save percentage.
Vermont Forwards: Chris McCarthy (13g-18a—31pts), Jake Fallon (9g-13a—22pts), Matt While (6g-11a—17pts). Defense: Nick Luukko (3g-7a—10pts), Michael Paliotta (1g-9a—10pts), Yvan Pattyn (3g-4a—7pts), Caylen Walls 2g-5a—7pts). Goaltender: Michael Santaguida 29-10-3, 2,28 GAA, .933 save percentage (Surrey Eagles, BCHL).
Vermont Injuries: Forward Kyle Reynolds (9g-11a—20pts) (out for the year injury), Goaltender Brody Hoffman 11-9-6, 2.86 GAA and .904 save percentage (injured did not make trip).
Fun fact: UND freshman forward Adam Tambellini played with Vermont goalie Michael Santaguida when they played for the Surrey Eagles of the British Columbia Hockey League.
Thursday, October 10, 2013
NHL Hockey: Do you have a problem with the Thomas Hertl goal?
So, do you have an issue with the goal that Sharks forward Thomas Hertl scored against the New York Rangers? I don't know, I don't have a problem with this per se, it's over celebrating, but some players do that on every single goal that they score. I can think of a particular college hockey team that does that.
Apparently, the Washington Capitals head coach Adam Oates does.
Capitals Coach Adam Oates can appreciate the cool play, but sides with those who don’t see that type of goal as appropriate.Sure, Hertl is showboating, but he does score an amazing goal. I suppose during the old days, someone would have come up and pounded on Hertl, or not. I am not sure if the Capitals have the moral high ground either. Alex Ovechkin scored a goal and then dropped his stick and pretended it was too hot to pick up.
“I’m upset. I was just talking to George [McPhee] and he said all the kids do that nowadays, which I understand. But would he have done it on his first goal?” Oates said. “He hasn’t scored yet tonight and he gets a breakaway, is he going to do that
Wednesday, October 09, 2013
Sharks' Stuart suspended three games
Brad Stuart has been suspended by the NHL for three games for this hit on Rick Nash. I think it's the right call in this situation. Thoughts on this hit? Do you think the suspension is excessive?
NEW YORK – San Jose Sharks defenseman Brad Stuart has been suspended for three games, without pay, for an illegal check to the head of New York Rangers forward Rick Nash during NHL Game No. 44 in San Jose on Tuesday, October 8, the National Hockey League's Department of Player Safety announced today.
Under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement and based on his average annual salary, Stuart will forfeit $55,384.62. The money goes to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund.
The incident occurred at 2:32 of the first period. Stuart was assessed a minor penalty for elbowing.
For a full explanation of the Department of Player Safety's decision, complete with video, please click on the following link.
NHL Hockey: Brad Stuart has hearing for hit on Rick Nash
Sharks defenseman Brad Stuart has a hearing for his brutal, dirty, and unneeded hit on Rick Nash. These are the kinds of hits that the NHL is trying to ban from the game of hockey. Also, Nash was suffering from headaches after the game. Again, there are some people that are appalled by fighting in the NHL, I am appalled by these types of hits.
NHL.COM -- San Jose Sharks defenseman Brad Stuart will have a hearing Wednesday with the NHL Department of Player Safety for an incident during a game Tuesday night against the New York Rangers at SAP Center.Here's my question; do you think that Stuart will be suspended for this hit? If so, how many games? I think this is going to be a 2-3 game ban.
At 2:32 of the first period, Stuart was assessed a minor penalty for elbowing after a hit on New York forward Rick Nash.
Nash played several more shifts in the first period, but did not return after the first intermission.Rick
The following grounds are being considered for supplemental discipline: illegal check to the head. However, the Department of Player Safety retains the right to make adjustments to the infraction upon review.
San Jose won the game, 9-2
Wild Hockey: Eric Nystrom Shootout goal sinks Wild
How @enystrom23 scored the @PredsNHL's game-winner on a penalty shot. Watch: http://t.co/ADSM9D34em #Preds
— NHL (@NHL) October 9, 2013
This was the game winning goal from last night's Wild game against the Predators. Former Michigan Wolverine Eric Nystrom scores on the penalty shot. Personally, I thought this was a weak call, sure it was a penalty, but I am not sure if it was worthy of a penalty shot. Oh well, that's how the game goes sometimes. Wild head coach Mike Yeo wasn't happy about a few of the calls last night, either.
"That 5-on-3 was extremely frustrating for me," Minnesota coach Mike Yeo said. "I don't want to get into complaining about calls or anything like that, but I thought that was very difficult and -- bang-bang -- two pucks go in the net right away. That was tough, too. That's what it comes down to right now for us to get a win. We need a play here or there. It could be a faceoff, it could be a blocked shot, it could be a save -- obviously, a goal. It's a matter of just finding a way to win."
Tuesday, October 08, 2013
Jonathan Quick scores on himself
I thought this was funny, one of my buddies put it on my Facebook page. It's a third-period shorthanded goal from former Wisconsin Badger Ryan McDonagh. That was McDonagh's first goal of the year. The New York Rangers ended up winning the game 3-1.
Wild goalie Josh Harding run over by Rich Clune
This is unacceptable. Running over the opposition's goalie is a gutless, bush league act, most of the time because they're easy pickings. I guess this is the only way a talentless player like Richard Clune is going to stay in the NHL, by getting into fights and running over goalies.
Also, the refs blew the call here, Clune and Stoner should have both been given 5-minute majors for fighting, because they were both throwing punches with their gloves off. Is that not the definition of a fight?
46.1 Fighting – A fight shall be deemed to have occurred when at least 1 player punches or attempts to punch an opponent repeatedly
— Team Guy Robb Dahlen (@ClutterPuck) October 9, 2013
Niagara Hockey: Ryan Murphy gets lengthy suspension for DWI offense
Wow! When I read this news story, I was shocked. The AG School to the south could learn a thing or two on how to discipline and athlete. This is a big loss for the Purple Eagles, because Ryan Murphy is the returning scorer for the team (15g-21a—36pts).
Nancy Fischer, Buffalo News – Ryan Murphy, a senior forward for the Niagara hockey team, will be arraigned in Lewiston Town Court on Wednesday on charges stemming from an accident on Sept. 29.I applaud this suspension and think that it’s time that other programs and sports teams follow suit. Some of the stuff that is allowed in Division I football and other sports is appalling. This is a substantial suspension, this hockey player is going to miss 18 games for this offense that’s half of the season and he’s also one of the top players from last season’s team. It’s obvious that the Niagara coaching staff doesn’t take a win at all cost attitude.
Murphy has been suspended from the team until Jan. 13.
According to a post on the Lewiston Police Department’s Facebook page, a 24-year old male was arrested for driving while intoxicated and other vehicle and traffic violations after a two-car accident on Lewiston Hill. According to the post, the male refused his breath and blood tests and was transported to ECMC for evaluation.
Niagara County Sheriffs confirmed that Murphy was the driver.
“For violations to the Niagara University student code of conduct and the athlete code of conduct, Ryan has been suspended by the Niagara University men’s hockey team until Jan. 13, 2014,” Niagara coach Dave Burkholder said. “This suspension, which covers over 50 percent of the 2013-14 season, is effective.” Monday. “The expectation is that Ryan will continue as a student at Niagara with plans to rejoin the team for the second half of the season.”
Monday, October 07, 2013
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