Zach Cox, NESN -- University of New Hampshire goaltender Casey DeSmith has been suspended indefinitely after being arrested Sunday in connection with an alleged domestic dispute.
DeSmith was arrested and charged with domestic assault and resisting arrest after police were called to a house near the school’s Durham campus early Sunday morning, according to the Durham Police Department.
A female victim was “thrown to the ground, jumped on top of and was repeatedly punched and spat upon,” Durham Deputy Police Chief Renee Kelly told The New Hampshire. Kelly added that DeSmith, 23, “appeared intoxicated” when police arrived and reportedly resisted arrest after being taken to Wentworth-Douglass Hospital. The police also found “physical evidence” on the victim’s body, Kelly said.
Monday, September 08, 2014
NESN: UNH Goalie Casey DeSmith Arrested, Suspended After Alleged Domestic Dispute
This happened last week. Casey DeSmith was expected to be the starting goaltender for the UNH Wildcats this season. That leaves incoming freshman goalie Adam Clarke as a potential starter.
TSN: An NHL team in Toronto could be yours for - $1.2 billion?
The NHL says that they're not currently looking into relocation or expansion, rumors are still swirling. In my opinion, 1.2 billion is a lot of money for an expansion fee, in any sport. It would probably be one of the most expensive of all-time.
Rick Westhead, TSN.CA -- The National Hockey League would likely command a record expansion fee worth as much as $1.2 billion for a second franchise in Toronto, sources tell TSN - a sum that would eclipse the previous North American sports record of $700 million that the Houston Texans paid to join the National Football League back in 1999.
While NHL commissioner Gary Bettman has insisted the league in not currently considering expansion or relocation, several senior NHL team sources said expansion - along with the league's strategy to grow international revenue - would be key topics during the NHL board of governors meetings on Sept. 30 in New York.
Five investment bankers who advise NHL team owners on the sales of franchises said it would only be a matter of time before the league entertains offers for another team in Toronto.
T.J. Oshie and Jonathan Toews Ranked 1 & 2 Shootout Specialists
Brian Compton of NHL.com ranks the top 14 shootout specialists in the NHL. None of us should be shocked by T.J. Oshie and Jonathan Toews being ranked so high. Both players are very good in the shootout and I am sure Jeff Frazee still has night mares of Toews lighting him up in the shootout during the 2007 WJC.
1. T.J. Oshie, St. Louis Blues, 56 points (4 first-place votes)It's really nice to see the former UND hockey players being recognized for their efforts.
2013-14: 9/12, Career: 27/48
Nobody will soon forget Oshie's heroics at the 2014 Sochi Olympics, when the Blues forward led the United States to a 3-2 victory against Russia by scoring four times on six attempts in the shootout. Why did U.S. coach Dan Bylsma elect to keep using Oshie? Because he excels in the breakaway competition; Oshie went 9-for-12 last season and is 27-for-48 (56.2 percent) in his career. Fourteen of Oshie's 27 goals have clinched victories for St. Louis, including five last season.
3. Jonathan Toews, Chicago Blackhawks, 43 points
2013-14: 7/13, Career: 34/68
Is there anything the Blackhawks' captain can't do? Toews scores timely goals, kills penalties, leads by example on and off the ice, and yes, excels in shootouts. He converted more than half of his attempts last season and four of his goals came on the road.
Ryan Malone to Play for the Rangers?
Here's the latest in the Ryan Malone saga.
NHL.COM -- Forward Ryan Malone will begin participating in informal skates with the New York Rangers on Monday, according to multiple sources and first reported by Larry Brooks of the New York Post.
Malone has been a free agent since the Tampa Bay Lightning used their second compliance buyout on the forward on June 25. At the time, Malone had one year and $2.5 million remaining on the seven-year, $31.5 million contract he signed with the Lightning in 2008.
Malone, 34, struggled last season in Tampa Bay, scoring five goals and 15 points in 57 games. A fourth-round pick (No. 115) of the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 1999 NHL Draft, he is a six-time 20-goal scorer and set career highs in his final season in Pittsburgh with 27 goals, 51 points, a plus-14 rating and 103 penalty minutes.
Sunday, September 07, 2014
UND Women's Hockey: Annie Chipman's Goalie Mask
UNDs Annie Chipmans mask. @SchlossmanGF @UNDWHockey @UNDsports done by @Eyecandyair looks great! #UND #Winnipeg pic.twitter.com/6aJCQ1xHLs
— JRoads ™ (@JRoadsreal) September 7, 2014
Hockey season is almost here, goalie are showing off their new paint schemes for their goalie masks. Here's UND goalie Annie Chipman's new mask. Eye Candy Air did the paint job. That's the same company that did Jonathan Quick and Tim Thomas' mask.
North Dakota AG College: ESPN Game Day Heading Back To Fargo
When it rains, it pours. Life is good for NDSU fans right now. So, for a second time in a year, ESPN game day is making a return trip to Fargo.
Like one of my Facebook friends said, "If you're a fan of a certain Big Ten football team this should embarrass you. Your squad is in the big 10 and can't produce a product ESPN cares about. Better program, better team, less scholarships. Honestly it's pretty sad, really." Begrudgingly, I must admit, he's right, that's an awesome feat. Yep, life is good for the NDSU football team.
Like one of my Facebook friends said, "If you're a fan of a certain Big Ten football team this should embarrass you. Your squad is in the big 10 and can't produce a product ESPN cares about. Better program, better team, less scholarships. Honestly it's pretty sad, really." Begrudgingly, I must admit, he's right, that's an awesome feat. Yep, life is good for the NDSU football team.
WDAZ.COM - Fargo, ND (WDAY TV) - When news broke over twitter this morning that ESPN's College GameDay would be making a return trip to Fargo next weekend if NDSU could beat Weber State tonight. Bison fans were quick to fire back with "we'll see you next week."
BREAKING: GameDay is heading back to Fargo! #GetUp4GameDay pic.twitter.com/snJMnfgp0U
— College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) September 7, 2014
NDSU: ESPN's College GameDay Returning to Downtown Fargo http://t.co/Kv3Ect5RlF
— Valley Football (@ValleyFootball) September 7, 2014
BREAKING: ESPN College Game Day to broadcast from downtown Fargo next Saturday. #BisonPride pic.twitter.com/6xClNP0Ccq
— NDSU Athletics (@NDSUathletics) September 7, 2014
Liam Reddox Scores A Sick Goal
Former Edmonton Oilers forward Liam Reddox scored this amazing goal in a Champions Hockey League game. Reddox is now playing for Sweden's Växjö Lakers. Former Denver Pioneer Rhett Rakhshani is also a member of the Lakers.
Liam Reddox scores a beauty in the Champions Hockey League. https://t.co/VFooUpHxII
— NHL EXPERT PICKS (@NHLexpertpicks) September 6, 2014
Coyotes Devan Dubnyk's Goalie Mask
Devan Dubnyk's new desert-themed #Coyotes mask. pic.twitter.com/4PddIwVdfo
— NHL EXPERT PICKS (@NHLexpertpicks) September 7, 2014
Another nice looking goalie mask.
Saturday, September 06, 2014
Trib Live: Free Agent Ryan Malone Might Sign with Penguins
This is actually a sad story. I was thinking of catchy title, but drug abuse and addiction is no laughing matter. So, the Penguins now have Car Bomb Carcillo, Steve Downie the hack and Ryan Malone, the same guy that was baffled when the Tampa Bay Police found a bag of coke in his back pocket. I actually hope the former Saint Cloud State Husky can clean up his act and have a successful season.
Jason Mackey, Tribune Live -- With forwards Steve Downie and Daniel Carcillo, the Penguins aren't lacking for potential projects.
Could the return of Upper St. Clair native Ryan Malone be next?
General manager Jim Rutherford isn't saying. But interest on Malone's part is tangible.
“There's a natural attraction there,” said Malone's agent, Mike Liut. “He grew up there. He played there. They lost in the (Stanley Cup) Final when he was there. There's that association.
“But management (now) is completely different. I have talked to Pittsburgh about him throughout the summer. They're kicking tires. They've expressed some interest, but it's just that. Which is fine.
“There isn't anything where I can say, ‘Hey, this is what we're going to do.' Hopefully I can next week.
Ryan Malone back to the Pens? He's in. Team? Maybe. My #TribHKY story from today: http://t.co/1AmpUcFIZU
— Jason Mackey (@Mackey_Trib) September 6, 2014
Jack Campbell Goalie Mask
I always liked goalie masks and some of the pictures that they have one them. This goalie mask is really sweet. It's a tribute to Navy Seal Marcus Luttrell with Lone Survivor.
.@DallasStars G Jack Campbell pays tribute to Marcus Luttrell with Lone Survivor goalie mask. http://t.co/uswwSPhweE pic.twitter.com/x5qc5YVU0u
— theScore (@theScore) September 5, 2014
Ryan Miller's New Goalie Mask
If you haven't seen it yet, sweet mask.
Exclusive first-look at the new #Canucks mask of @RyanMiller3039 #fancy #IsItOctoberYet pic.twitter.com/5MxmYKyOLg
— Vancouver Canucks (@VanCanucks) September 3, 2014
RMU Robert Morris OL Jon Hill talking some smack
Mr. Hill continues: "....we should be just fine because they don't pass rush very well at all." #potatobowltrashtalk
— Tom Miller (@tommillergf) September 4, 2014
Tonight, the University of North Dakota football team starts the Bubba Schweigert era in the Alerus Center. Turning the page, there's a lot to be positive about. Last week, I watched most of the first half and third quarter on my phone, I saw some things that UND is doing that gives me hope. Bubba seems to have brought a more positive attitude. The biggest problem facing UND is the age factor. There was a lot of underclassmen playing last weekend.
Programming note: Tonight's game, is on FCS and MidcoSN.
Apparently, RMU Offensive Lineman Jon Hill doesn't think much of the UND football team. When I played football, you did make comments like this.
Robert Morris OL Jon Hill on UND DL "This team is bigger but they're not as athletic, they're just kind of like trying to plug stuff up."
— Tom Miller (@tommillergf) September 4, 2014
Robert Morris plays @UNDfootball this Saturday at 6pm - watch @MidcoSN for all the action! @UNDsports pic.twitter.com/yNbPpNUvcc
— Midco Sports Network (@MidcoSN) September 3, 2014
Hockey News: Steve Moore/Todd Bertuzzi settlement proves NHL can’t justify culture of revenge
The Steve Moore and Todd Bertuzzi settlement has been reached. I thought this article was worth a read. For those that don't read the Hockey News, they're very anti-fighting and I refer to them as the Anti-Fighting Cabal. That being said, this was an ugly incident.
Adam Proteau, The Hockey News -- Perhaps they’ll be able to shovel enough money toward future plaintiffs to convince all of them to settle prior to a trial as Moore has. But what keeps owners and league brass awake at night is the lingering fear lucrative payouts won’t protect them forever; that they’ll be called to account in public and under oath; and once that happens, all their empty chatter about “tradition”, “our game” and “the code” will be exposed for what it is: insular, anachronistic, indefensible bunk.
The biggest tragedy/irony of the Bertuzzi/Moore narrative is that both of its main actors were broken by it – Bertuzzi never was the same player – yet hockey and the NHL carried on unscathed despite creating and cultivating the conditions that led to it. The truth is, the game was broken long ago, and in a way that led directly to the events that took place when the Canucks and Avs squared off on March 8, 2004.
The money that’s been paid to Moore does nothing to fix that fissure. Sadly, all it does is leave open the possibility there will be more Todd Bertuzzis, Steve Moores and legal showdowns to come.
The Steve Moore/Todd Bertuzzi lawsuit is over, & @Proteautype says it shows the NHL can't defend its revenge culture: http://t.co/XwkPHG4TBt
— The Hockey News (@TheHockeyNews) September 5, 2014
Thursday, September 04, 2014
UND Hockey: Dave Hakstol Supports the Gentleman's Agreement
Edit: At the current time the video appears to have been taken down. If you watch the video, at the 1:24 mark of the video you will see Dave Hakstol's answer.
Head coach Dave Hakstol was asked by the host Dan Hammer if they will still adhere to the gentleman’s agreement.
“Yes we are,” Hakstol said. “We had probably a fifth of our group leave our meetings in Florida this spring. They spoke on the record that they will not be honoring the gentleman’s agreement. But we have always adhered to that (agreement), and we will continue to as we go through this transition flux period. There are a lot of things that are changing in the recruiting world of college hockey. We are going to be very thoughtful as will go through this transition, and make sure we’re doing things that are smart for the University of North Dakota and the University of North Dakota hockey program.”
Wednesday, September 03, 2014
CBC: Gary Bettman shoots down NHL expansion talk
Of course he did... The NHL doesn't like others to break their news for them. I just don't believe it, the NHL stands to make a lot of money off of adding more teams to the league... I guess we will find out soon, right? Personally, for me, the more the merrier.
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman shoots down expansion talk: Commissioner Gary Bettman said Wednesday a repo... http://t.co/tZzhWwRh1F #NHL
— NHL (@NHLLinks) September 3, 2014
The Canadian Press -- Gary Bettman has vehemently denied the NHL is considering expansion.
But the commissioner said if it ever does, prospective owners may have to pay up big time.
Sports Business News reported via Twitter last week the NHL will expand into Las Vegas, Seattle, and Quebec City while adding a second franchise in Toronto by 2017.
On Wednesday, Bettman called the report a "complete fabrication," and took issue with the franchise fees cited in the story — $1.4 billion US, or $350 million per team.
'Nobody's moving. And speculation to the contrary not only is wrong, it's unfair to the team and their fans who are being speculated about.'
Ben Bishop's goalie mask
Sickest Tendy Masks
http://t.co/bJgLGq4uRS4). Ben Bishop's Mask pic.twitter.com/58v1Qj7SIL
— Goalie Humor (@GoalieHumor) July 20, 2014
This is one sweet goalie mask.
Boston Bruins: David Krejci re-signed by the Bruins
#Czech media reports David Krejci has signed a 6 year, $43M extension with the #Bruins.
— NHL EXPERT PICKS (@NHLexpertpicks) September 3, 2014
Whew, the Boston Bruins have inked one of the key players to a nice long-term deal. Krejci signed a six-year, 43 million dollar deal. The Bruins still have to get their RFA Torey Krug re-signed.
D.J. Bean, WEEI --- According to a league source, the Bruins and David Krejci have agreed to a six-year, $43.5 million contract.
Krejci, 28, will carry a $7.25 million cap hit throughout the duration of the deal, which begins in the 2015-16 season. His salary breakdown will be $7.25 million for the first two years of the deal, $7.5 million for the next two and $7 million for the final two.
Tuesday, September 02, 2014
OHL Looks to Curtail Staged Fights
The OHL posted these rules on it's web site recently. The junior league is trying to curtail and cut down on the number of staged fights and head shots. Okay, that new rule sounds really good, but how does an official determine if a fight is staged or not? Except for the staged fights that take place off
a faceoff, it's going to be hard determine what's a staged fight.
On-Ice Player Safety Initiatives
•The OHL will be augmenting the current staged fight rule whereby players receive an automatic game misconduct for a fight occurring immediately following the drop of the puck at the commencement of a period or game. Such rule has been expanded so as to include a fight which occurs immediately following any faceoff during the game. Should a staged fight occur, the player(s) involved shall each receive a game misconduct in addition to the major penalty and any other penalties assessed.
•If a player receives a third game misconduct during the season for a combination of any 5 minute major and game misconduct penalties for checking to the head, checking from behind, boarding, kneeing and clipping, for which suspensions have not previously been applied, he shall receive an automatic one (1) game suspension. For each subsequent game misconduct, the suspension shall be increased accordingly.
•If a player receives a third minor penalty for instigating during the season, he shall receive an automatic one (1) game suspension. For each subsequent instigating minor penalty, the suspension shall be increased accordingly.
•The number of fighting majors that a player can receive in a game before a game misconduct is assessed shall be reduced from three (3) to two (2).
•If a player receives a fourth minor penalty during the regular season in any one of the following categories, ie., checking from behind, checking to the head, kneeing, clipping or boarding, he shall receive a one (1) game suspension. For each subsequent minor penalty in any of the particular categories, the suspension shall be increased accordingly.
•Each OHL Member Team shall have a threshold of three (3) major penalties for fighting during each game. A disciplinary fine shall be assessed for each team exceeding such threshold.
Memo: College Kids Drink, 25 UMD Football Players Cited for Underage Drinking
For those that want to tar the two UND hockey players that were cited for underage drinking, maybe we should cut them some slack. Believe it or not, this is also an issue at other schools around the country. Even in scenic Duluth, Minnesota, college kids, including athletes were cited for underage drinking.
DULUTH, Minn. - About 25 University of Minnesota-Duluth football players were among 50 people cited for underage drinking at a party in Duluth’s East Hillside late Sunday.
Police were called to a large party at a house in the University of Minnesota Duluth area shortly before midnight Sunday, said Duluth Police Sgt. Jayme Carlson. Fifty people were cited for underage drinking, and the renter was cited for hosting the party where underage drinking occurred. All were cooperative with police, he said.
Bulldogs Coach Curt Wiese confirmed Monday evening that many — about 25 — of those cited were UMD football players.
“We did have quite a few of our players at a party last night,” Wiese said. “I’m extremely disappointed in their decision. We hold our players to a lot higher standard than these guys displayed last night.”
DULUTH, Minn. - About 25 University of Minnesota-Duluth football players were among 50 people cited for underage drinking at a party in Duluth’s East Hillside late Sunday.
Police were called to a large party at a house in the University of Minnesota Duluth area shortly before midnight Sunday, said Duluth Police Sgt. Jayme Carlson. Fifty people were cited for underage drinking, and the renter was cited for hosting the party where underage drinking occurred. All were cooperative with police, he said.
Bulldogs Coach Curt Wiese confirmed Monday evening that many — about 25 — of those cited were UMD football players.
“We did have quite a few of our players at a party last night,” Wiese said. “I’m extremely disappointed in their decision. We hold our players to a lot higher standard than these guys displayed last night.”
Monday, September 01, 2014
UND Hockey: Two Freshmen Cited for Underaged Drinking
The more things change, the more they stay the same. According to the Grand Forks Herald, two incoming freshmen forward Trevor Olson and backup goaltender Cameron Johnson were cited on August 23, 2014, for Possession/Consumption Of Alcohol By Person Under 21 years of age. That charge is a "B" Misdemeanor.
Checking the court records, both players will be making their initial court on September 10, 2014. You can use this link to search for court records.
Checking the court records, both players will be making their initial court on September 10, 2014. You can use this link to search for court records.
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