Patrice Bergeron is the Player of the Game; Wears the Jacket

Patrice Bergeron in Player of the Game jacket tonight, passed along from Jagr, who helped lead to his OT winner^CS twitter.com/NHLBruins/stat…
— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) June 6, 2013

(Video) Patrice Bergeron's game winning goal; Bruins lead series 3-0

Boston Bruins forward Patrice Bergeron scored the game winning goal at the 15:19 mark of the second overtime to give the Boston Bruins a 2-1 double overtime win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. Assisting on the game winning goal was Brad Marchand and Jaromir Jagr. This was the longest game of the 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs. With the win, the Bruins take a 3-0 series lead and can close the series out on Friday at home.

The Boston Bruins have outscored the Penguins 11-2. Who would've thought that the Penguins with their high flying lineup, would be held to two goals through three games? Not me.

Against the Bruins, Evgeni Malkin (0g-0a—0pts) -5 Sidney Crosby (0g-0a—0pts) -2 Jarome Iginla (0g-0a—0pts) -3
— Eric J. Burton (@goon48) June 6, 2013

Against the Pens, Brad Marchand (2g-1a—3pts) +4 Patrice Bergeron (2g-1a—3pts) +3 Nathan Horton (2g-3a—5pts) +6
— Eric J. Burton (@goon48) June 6, 2013

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Blackhawk's Duncan Keith suspended one game for high-sticking

Someone mentioned the L.A. Kings forward Jeff Carter slashing Chicago Duncan Keith prior to this high-sticking incident and it appears that the NHL's Department of Player Safety is basically not taking that into account, or is over looking the slash. I am not excusing it. I do think Carter should have been fined if Keith is worthy of a suspension in this case. Thoughts?

Hawks Duncan Keith faces hearing following high-sticking incident

So, we're waiting to see if Duncan Keith is suspended by the NHL's department of Player safety for this hit on the Kings Jeff Carter.

NHL.COM --- Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Duncan Keith will have a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety on Wednesday for a high-sticking incident during Game 3 of the Western Conference Final against the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday at Staples Center.

At 7:58 of the second period, Keith was assessed a double-minor for high sticking Kings forward Jeff Carter in the face while the pair was skating behind the play. Carter left the ice, but returned after missing about six-and-a-half minutes of game action.

The following grounds are being considered for supplemental discipline: high-sticking. However, the Department of Player Safety retains the right to make adjustments to the infraction upon review.

I am going to say that there's a chance that there could be some kind of a suspension for this slash/high stick. Last night, I was surprised that there wasn't at least a match penalty called on this play. Now that being said, in my opinion, Duncan Keith is not a dirty player and he could be fined for this incident and avoid a suspension. It will be interesting to see what comes out of this.

Blackhawks' Keith: 'I said my piece, and it's up to them' trib.in/11sijzl

— ChiTribSports (@ChiTribSports) June 5, 2013

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Third round stats: former NCAA college players (06/05/2013)

Here is the list of NHL hockey players that are currently playing in the second round of the 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs that have played Division I college hockey.

The players are listed by their NHL team. These are players that have played in at least “one” Stanley Cup Playoff game during in the 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs. I have also listed their point totals as well.

This list doesn’t include players from teams that have been eliminated. The list doesn’t include players that are currently injured, or on their teams roster, but haven’t played in the Stanley Cup Playoff games yet.  I will update the list as much as I can.

Points lead third round

The third round is officially under way. Former Vermont Catamount Patrick Sharp (8g-6a—14pts) is the leader in the club house.  Former Wisconsin Badgers and current San Jose Sharks forward Joe Pavelski (4g-8a—12pts) hangs on to second place, but his team was eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs by the defending Stanley Cup Champions

Here’s how the rest of the top five places for former college hockey players; currently playing in the Stanley Cup playoffs shakes out.

There is a two way tie for third place, former Michigan State Spartan and current Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Duncan Keith (1g-9a—10pts is tied with former Golden Gopher and current Penguins Defenseman Paul Martin (2g-8a—10pts).

Currently, there is a two way tie for fifth place, former Ferris State Bulldog forward Chris Kunitz (4g-5a—9pts) is tied with former Wisconsin Badgers Ottawa Senators forward Kyle Turris (6g-3a—9pts).  Turris’ spot in the top four is temporary, because his Stanley Cup Playoffs are over; the Senators were eliminated by the top seeded Pittsburgh Penguins in round two, four games to one.  

Leader Board (National Hockey League rank in parentheses)

1. (6) Patrick Sharp, F, Vermont, 15GP, (8g-6a—14pts)

2. (8) Joe Pavelski, F, Wisconsin, 11GP, (4g-8a—12pts)

3. (18) Duncan Keith, D, Michigan State, 15GP, (1g-9a—10pts)

3. (18) Paul Martin, D, Minnesota, 13GP, (2g-8a—10pts)

5.  (27) Chris Kunitz, F, Ferris State, 12GP, (4g-5a—9pts)

5.  (27) Kyle Turris, F, Wisconsin, 10GP, (6g-3a—9pts)

 If I have forgotten a player on this list, feel free to drop me a line at thegoon48@gra.midco.net

Boston Bruins (3)

Torey Krug, D, Michigan State, 7GP, (4g-2a—6pts)

Matt Bartkowski, D, Ohio State, 7GP, (1g-1a—2pts)

Richard Peverley, F, St. Lawrence University, 13GP, (1g-0a—1pts)

Chicago Blackhawks (6)

Patrick Sharp, F, Vermont, 14GP, (8g-6a—14pts)

Duncan Keith, D, Michigan State, 15GP, (1g-9a—10pts)

Jonathon Toews, F, North Dakota, 15GP, (1g-6a—7pts)

Nick Leddy, D, Minnesota, 15GP, (0g-2a—2pts)

Victor Stalberg, F, Vermont, 13GP, (0g-3a—3pts)

Brandon Bollig, F, St. Lawrence, 3GP, (0g-0a—0pts)

 LA Kings (5)

Dustin Penner, F, Maine, 16GP, (2g-2a—4pts)

Alec Martinez, D, Miami, 7Gp, (0g-2a—2pts)

Rob Scuderi, D, Boston College, 16GP, (0g-3a—3pts)

Matt Greene, D, North Dakota, 7GP, (0g-1a—1pts)

Jonathan Quick, UMass, 15GP, 9-7, .941 SV% 1.71 GAA

Pittsburgh Penguins (9)

Paul Martin, D, Minnesota, 13GP, (2g-8a—10pts)

Chris Kunitz, F, Ferris State, 13GP, (4g-5a—9pts)

Douglas Murray, D, Cornell, 13GP, (2g-1a—3pts)

Mark Eaton, D, Notre Dame, 8GP, (0g-3a—3pts)

Matt Niskanen, D, Duluth, 13GP, (0g-2a—2pts)

Brooks Orpik, D, Boston College, 10GP, (1g-1a—2pts)

Craig Adams, F, Harvard, 13GP, (0g-1a—1pts)

Tanner Glass, F, Dartmouth, 5GP, (1g-0a—1pts)

Beau Bennett, F, Denver, 4GP, (1g-0a—1pts)

Cross-posted at the Hockey Writers Combine.

The new Dallas Stars Jerseys

#NewStarRising twitter.com/DallasStars/st…
— Dallas Stars (@DallasStars) June 5, 2013

Here are the new Dallas Stars jersey's so, do they look familiar to you?

Pierre McGuire, NBCSN: Pens were "Stunned" by the Bruins

Watch this at WEEI

Interesting perspective by Pierre McGuire, I guess I would say that the Bruins took game two to the Penguins and they probably weathered the storm and had better goaltending in game one.

That being said, I miss listening to the Bruins announcers on NESN. There is way too much Pierre McGuire on NBCSN.

Matt Cooke and Brad Marchand gif

(Click your mouse on the picture to get the picture to move)... What's that thing about karma? You can also tell who the actual skilled player is.  I think this is better than revenge. It's also a good example of how effective that the Boston Bruins have been in getting the Pittsburgh Penguins off of their game. I also believe, that the Bruins have also done a very good job not getting wrapped up in the extra stuff after the whistle causing them to have to kill a bunch of senseless penalties.

According to Court house news, UND the Coyotes.

You know, if you're going to write a story, you should at least get your story straight first before you post it. This is shoddy work here, it's pretty obvious if you spent half a minute that the University of North Dakota has, and uses no nickname at the current time.

Joseph O’Connell, Court House News Service --- "However meaningful the nickname's grant may have been, there was no contract because there was no indication of mutual intent to create a legal obligation, let alone an obligation sufficiently definite and certain that a court could require its performance," the six-page ruling states.

Furthermore, any emotional harm claimed by the committee would not be relevant because "the committee complains of injury from UND's ceasing to use a name because of the policy of an association to which UND voluntarily belongs."

"Even if the Committee's alleged injury is sufficiently concrete and particularized, it does not result from the invasion of a legally protected interest," Benton wrote.

The court also found no support for the claim that the NCAA violated its own rules of due process.

"The committee cannot complain of being denied due process by the NCAA because, as a nonmember, it was entitled to none from the NCAA," Benton wrote.

After the North Dakota Legislature repealed a state law requiring UND to use the nickname and American Indian head logo, voters overwhelmingly approved the measure in the 2012 primary.

UND now uses the nickname Coyotes.

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More Chara and Crosby Humor....

Pick a caption...  Mine, I must break you Crosby...

(Video) Brad Marchand scores 28 second in

Great shot of Brad Marchand's opening goal for the @nhlbruins. #StanleyCup #PITvsBOS PIC: twitter.com/NHL/status/341…
— NHL (@NHL) June 4, 2013

Brad "the Little Ball of Hate" Marchand scores 0:28 seconds into the first period for the Boston Bruins in game two of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Marchand would go on to score two goals in tonight's 6-1 rout of the Pittsburgh Penguins.

The third Round: Former NCAA Hockey Players (6/03/2013)

Here is the list of NHL hockey players that are currently playing in the second round of the 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs that have played Division I college.

The players are listed by their NHL team. These are players that have played in at least “one” Stanley Cup Playoff game during in the 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs. I have also listed their point totals as well.

This list doesn’t include players from teams that have been eliminated. The list doesn’t include players that are currently injured, or on their teams roster, but haven’t played in the Stanley Cup Playoff games yet.  I will update the list as much as I can.

Points lead third round

The third round is officially under way. Former Vermont Catamount Patrick Sharp (8g-6a—14pts) is the leader in the club house.  Former Wisconsin Badgers and current San Jose Sharks forward Joe Pavelski (4g-8a—12pts) hangs on to second place, but his team was eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs by the defending Stanley Cup Champions

Here’s how the rest of the top six places for former college hockey players; currently playing in the Stanley Cup playoffs shakes out.

All alone, in third place, former Michigan State Spartan and current Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Duncan Keith (1g-9a—10pts).

Currently, there is a three way tie for fourth place. The Pittsburgh Penguins have a pair of former college hockey players, former Gopher defenseman Paul Martin (2g-7a—9pts) is tied with his teammate former Ferris State Bulldog forward Chris Kunitz (4g-5a—9pts). Also, in fourth place, former Wisconsin Badgers Ottawa Senators forward Kyle Turris (6g-3a—9pts).  Turris’ spot in the top four is temporary, because his Stanley Cup Playoffs are over; the Senators were eliminated by the top seeded Pittsburgh Penguins in round two, four games to one.  

Leader Board (National Hockey League rank in parentheses)

1. (6) Patrick Sharp, F, Vermont, 14GP, (8g-6a—14pts)

2. (9) Joe Pavelski, F, Wisconsin, 11GP, (4g-8a—12pts)

3. (22) Duncan Keith, D, Michigan State, 12GP, (1g-9a—10pts)

4.  (23) Chris Kunitz, F, Ferris State, 12GP, (4g-5a—9pts)

4.  (23) Kyle Turris, F, Wisconsin, 10GP, (6g-3a—9pts)

4. (23) Paul Martin, D, Minnesota, 11GP, (2g-7a—9pts)

Badgers king in this year’s 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs.

The Wisconsin Badgers are well represented in the 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs; if my math is correct they have six players that are still currently playing in the second round of the SCP.

 If I have forgotten a player on this list, feel free to drop me a line at thegoon48@gra.midco.net

Boston Bruins (3)

Torey Krug, D, Michigan State, 6GP, (4g-1a—5pts)

Matt Bartkowski, D, Ohio State, 7GP, (1g-1a—2pts)

Richard Peverley, F, St. Lawrence University, 12GP, (1g-0a—1pts)

Chicago Blackhawks (6)

Patrick Sharp, F, Vermont, 14GP, (8g-6a—14pts)

Duncan Keith, D, Michigan State, 14GP, (1g-9a—10pts)

Jonathon Toews, F, North Dakota, 14GP, (1g-6a—7pts)

Nick Leddy, D, Minnesota, 14GP, (0g-2a—2pts)

Victor Stalberg, F, Vermont, 12GP, (0g-3a—3pts)

Brandon Bollig, F, St. Lawrence, 3GP, (0g-0a—0pts)

LA Kings (5)

Dustin Penner, F, Maine, 15GP, (2g-2a—4pts)

Alec Martinez, D, Miami, 7Gp, (0g-2a—2pts)

Rob Scuderi, D, Boston College, 15GP, (0g-3a—3pts)

Matt Greene, D, North Dakota, 6GP, (0g-1a—1pts)

Jonathan Quick, UMass, 15GP, 8-7, .940 SV% 1.76 GAA

Pittsburgh Penguins (9)

Paul Martin, D, Minnesota, 12GP, (2g-7a—9pts)

Chris Kunitz, F, Ferris State, 12GP, (4g-5a—9pts)

Douglas Murray, D, Cornell, 11GP, (2g-1a—3pts)

Mark Eaton, D, Notre Dame, 8GP, (0g-3a—3pts)

Matt Niskanen, D, Duluth, 12GP, (0g-2a—2pts)

Brooks Orpik, D, Boston College, 9GP, (1g-1a—2pts)

Craig Adams, F, Harvard, 12GP, (0g-1a—1pts)

Tanner Glass, F, Dartmouth, 5GP, (1g-0a—1pts)

Beau Bennett, F, Denver, 4GP, (1g-0a—1pts)

Cross-Posted at the Hockey Writers Combine.

Awesome Corey Crawford save

VIDEO: How 'bout Crow with this two-pad slide to save a goal? video.blackhawks.nhl.com/videocenter/co…
— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) June 3, 2013

Going into the Stanley Cup Playoffs one of the question marks for the Chicago Blackhawks was the goaltending. I think the questions have been answered. This is the line for Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford, 14 games, 10-4, .938 save percentage and a 1.67 goals against average.

Chicago Blackhawks twitter pictures

I have a feeling a lot of people will be framing this one twitter.com/HawksTalkCSN/s…
— Blackhawks Talk (@HawksTalkCSN) June 3, 2013

Here are some interesting pictures that were posted on twitter right after the game. This has been an interesting and intense series so far, very rough and very hard hitting. Tonight, there were 82 hits in this game, with L.A. dishing out 46 hits.

You know your favorite hockey team is screwed when Jon Toews is smiling. twitter.com/theroyalhalf/s…
— The Royal Half (@theroyalhalf) June 3, 2013

Questionable Dustin Brown hits Western Conference Finals (Keith and Toews)

Does anyone see a pattern here at all? These are two hits from the Western Conference Finals. I know that the Chicago Blackhawks were not happy with Brown's hit on Jonathan Toews.  Lucky for Duncan Keith that he fell and Brown was not able to make contact with him.

I am being serious. Dustin Brown elbows Jason Pominville, this was right after his hit on Antoine Roussel. During the playoffs against the St. Louis Blues we had Dustin Brown's knee on knee and attempted elbow on Jaden Schwartz. Everyone of these hits have been since April. Also, watch Brown's elbow on all of these hits. This is my question, how has this guy only been suspended one time (2 games) by the NHL?

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Jordan Kuruc's infamous tweet

Here is the tweet by Jordan Kuruc that went viral on twitter last night after Matt Cooke was kicked out of the game. It's evidence that you should have a breathalyzers or a stupidity meter attached to your twitter account before you send  a tweet out there into cyber space. I actually saw this go through my twitter feed last night during the Bruins and Penguins game and it seem pretty odd at the time.

The bad part is that this will be out there forever and when someone searches his name on the Internet as part of an investigation, whether it be for a a five year background re-investigation for a new job, this will be hanging over his head. I am sure he feels sorry today, but I don't see mention of it on his Facebook page.

I have to figure out how to delete this account. What I said is said I apologize I was just a butt hurt hockey fan.
— Jordan Kuruc (@jordankuruc) June 2, 2013

I made one statement just leave it go! I am not anyone that will gain you fame or anything. Just drop it move on! Fuck!
— Jordan Kuruc (@jordankuruc) June 2, 2013

Quick stops Toews; UMASS vs. UND

Jonathan Quick got a piece of Jonathan Toews' shot to keep the #LAKings within 1 in the 3rd: bit.ly/11wfMj2 #CHIvsLAK #StanleyCup
— NHL (@NHL) June 2, 2013

Blackhawks Dave Bolland won’t be suspended for hit on Kings Mike Richards

If you were asleep last night, #Blackhawks center Dave Bolland won’t be suspended for hit on Mike Richards: bit.ly/ZDWRc5
— Adam Jahns (@adamjahns) June 2, 2013

Chicago Blackhawks Dave Bolland will not be suspended or receive anymore scrutiny for his questionable hit on L.A. King forward Mike Richards. Yesterday I had said, “I have to think, based on everything that we have seen so far in the playoffs that this could be a potential one game suspension for Bollard.” I still there if there has been more time between games, there might have been more of a look at this play by the NHL's Department of Player Safety. Also, there was "no" penalty called on the play.

“He was there,” Bolland said of his jarring hit on Kings center Mike Richards in the final minutes of the Hawks’ 2-1 victory Saturday in Game 1 at the United Center. “I just came in and hit him.”

There apparently won’t be any repercussions — at least, not from the league. There was some concern that Bolland would face a suspension because the principal point of contact was Richards’ head, but the league decided against holding a hearing for Bolland, meaning he won’t face any discipline. [Adam L. Jahns, Suntimes.com]

I know that L.A. Kings fans will not be happy with this call and there is more examples of inconsistency during the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs. If a repeat offender had made that call or if that had been against a star player would there have been a hearing this morning? I don't know? Maybe Crosby has a point? It could be his delivery though and how he relays his message.

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(Video) Boston Bruins goals against Penguins

Boston Bruins forward David Krejci scored two goals in game one against the Pittsburgh Penguins and now leads the NHL in points during the Stanley Cup Playoffs. This was Krejci's first goal of the game and also the  first scored in the series, by either team. True to form, Krejci has been big during the 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs and leads all players in scoring with (7g-12a—19pts).



This was Krejci's second goal of the game.


Fellow line mate Nathan Horton is also having a good 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs as well and is tied for fourth with Sidney Crosby (6g-9a—15pts). This was the goal by Horton that sent the Penguins fans to the exits.

Last night, the Top line was big for the Boston Bruins; Krejci had (2g-0a—2pts) and Horton had a three point night for the Bruins (1g-2a—3pts).

Fitting Penguins Humor; Sidney Crosby crying about the officiating already

Haha this is funny @jroadsreal @goon48 twitter.com/bergcar5/statu…
— gretchen berg (@bergcar5) June 2, 2013

Someone put this on twitter last night, I know it's old but it fits with the current Pittsburgh Penguins, especially with Sidney Crosby whining about the officiating after last night's game. Apparently, Sid bad mustache and all didn't watch the game between the Blackhawks and the Detroit Red Wings.

Shelly Anderson, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette --- Before Marchand's hit on Neal, Matt Cooke sent Boston defenseman Adam McQuaid into the boards in the second minute of the second period, earning a major penalty for hitting from behind, a game misconduct and a review from the NHL, which could decide to suspend Cooke.

Some of the Penguins' discontent stemmed from Marchand getting a two-minute boarding penalty for the hit on Neal, not something similar to Cooke's penalties. "I don't see the difference, really," Crosby said.

Crosby, rarely one to publicly criticize officiating, said the way referees Chris Rooney and Brad Watson called the game contributed to the overflow of emotion.

"It's tough," Crosby said. "They're letting a lot go out there, and the more it gets like that, the more it's going to escalate. You can only control and channel that stuff so much. You keep letting guys do that stuff, you're just going to push the envelope. That's something we obviously want to stay away from, but it's kind of a natural thing when it gets like that."

Asked if it was also a matter of the Bruins trying to get under the Penguins' skin, Crosby didn't back down.

Look, I don’t think anyone is questioning whether the hit that Brad Marchand put on James Neal was worthy of a five or not – I get that – the call probably should have been a five minute major and I was surprised that it wasn't. Now were going to have to put up with Crosby's excessive whining the rest of the series every time his team doesn't get a call.