Believe this has been the only goalie scrap in the AHL this season. Boy what a difference a few years makes. Even the AHL isn't quite as tough as it used to be. Put it this way. Joey MacDonald in the 07-08 season had 3 fighting majors.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Some History
A goalie fight is pretty exciting but if you go back and look at all the games, you realize it happens more than one would think it does in a season. Maybe not always in the NHL, but in leagues across the country goalies don't want to be left out. Case in point, Tyler Plante, who likes to throw once in awhile. Except he finds himself fighting a forward on the other team.
The announcer has never seen anything like this before. Funny because I have and the two guys have pretty similar names.
The announcer has never seen anything like this before. Funny because I have and the two guys have pretty similar names.
Cousins
This might be one of the more remembered skirmishes. It involves the OHL which seems to be considered the best junior league for hockey. It's the end of the game and Nick Cousins decides to celebrate the win in front of his opponent. Something he is apparently known for along with really pissing people off. After a swing to the stomach the benches empty. If things go right, Cousins could be pissing people off in the NHL while wearing the orange and black. He also has 71 points in 54 games this season which puts him 7th in the league.
All 12
Has to be mentioned as it has the one principle rule of a great brawl in that every player on the ice picked up a fighting major. Add it to the list of candidates.
Didn't Take Long
Five seconds into the game and then six seconds later.
Would have been interesting to see the backup goalies fight and get ejected. Not sure what they would have done. I assume one of the forwards or defenseman would have had to put on the pads. Not candidate worthy as it was a bit odd. The one team clearly looked more interested than the other.
Would have been interesting to see the backup goalies fight and get ejected. Not sure what they would have done. I assume one of the forwards or defenseman would have had to put on the pads. Not candidate worthy as it was a bit odd. The one team clearly looked more interested than the other.
East Coast Western Style
I could probably post a number of these from teams that play in the west. Some of the games become crazy especially compared to the east.
Monday, February 20, 2012
Battle of New York
Have to include some AHL action in here once in awhile. Problem is most of the recorded video never makes it to the world of the internet. Half of the action in this dust up was Binghamton goalie Robin Lehner tussling with the officials.
Rewinding
If we truly are going for a brawl of the year candidate (of course the one issue is there must be video) then we should really go back in the archives before this blog started and show some from early in the year. Over the course of the next few days/weeks I will post some of the earlier action this year as we head towards the home stretch.
Here is a look at another North American junior league and at least one player lacking respect.
Here is a look at another North American junior league and at least one player lacking respect.
6 vs. 6
We have ourselves another one. Candidate for Brawl of the Year thanks to the United States junior league. Must say they are putting on some good shows. Every player on the ice picked up fighting majors and a goalie picked the wrong guy to start a fight with.
Part of the reason I like this one is it looks like things are going to be ugly right off the face off. Lots of talking. Guys lined up like they have picked their opponent. Instead nothing really happens. Then all of the sudden it explodes.
Not to mention, I am fine with a pat on the back or a way to go after a scrap but don't shake the hand of the guy that just punched you in the face. It's like saying, "oops, my fault." "You are clearly tougher than I thought." Now I will skate around with a bloody face to show I am not hurt.
Part of the reason I like this one is it looks like things are going to be ugly right off the face off. Lots of talking. Guys lined up like they have picked their opponent. Instead nothing really happens. Then all of the sudden it explodes.
Not to mention, I am fine with a pat on the back or a way to go after a scrap but don't shake the hand of the guy that just punched you in the face. It's like saying, "oops, my fault." "You are clearly tougher than I thought." Now I will skate around with a bloody face to show I am not hurt.
A First
I've talked before about the joke of a team in Russia that has a bunch of former goons from the North American professional leagues. They were back at it again attacking their opponents. I have no clue how they are not either suspended for half of the season or just kicked out of the league.
It starts with Kip Brennan, a nasty dude when he played in the AHL and NHL. He actually even played for Hershey twice and I stood next to him during the Calder Cup Finals run when he was in the club section. Never really liked him and still don't. Then Jon Mirasty decides to start pounding on a player. He played parts of four seasons in the AHL. He had 78 fights in 186 games and 1 goal.
Finally Nick Tarnasky gets involved. I don't know when his career started going downhill. He had played three straight seasons in the NHL before spending all of last year in the AHL. He picked up a cool 20 fighting majors. But perhaps the best part of the video, or actually the worst is I have never seen a player use his stick to rope in another player.
All of these guys are tough. We get that. Starting fights with unwilling smaller players who have rarely if ever fought is such an absolute joke. And I enjoy a good fight. They would never be able to get away with this in the AHL which all of these guys played in last year. Not to mention they would actually be up against other guys who could fight.
Jeremy Yablonski, not shown in this clip, was later ejected for actually skating around and trying to catch opponents.
It starts with Kip Brennan, a nasty dude when he played in the AHL and NHL. He actually even played for Hershey twice and I stood next to him during the Calder Cup Finals run when he was in the club section. Never really liked him and still don't. Then Jon Mirasty decides to start pounding on a player. He played parts of four seasons in the AHL. He had 78 fights in 186 games and 1 goal.
Finally Nick Tarnasky gets involved. I don't know when his career started going downhill. He had played three straight seasons in the NHL before spending all of last year in the AHL. He picked up a cool 20 fighting majors. But perhaps the best part of the video, or actually the worst is I have never seen a player use his stick to rope in another player.
All of these guys are tough. We get that. Starting fights with unwilling smaller players who have rarely if ever fought is such an absolute joke. And I enjoy a good fight. They would never be able to get away with this in the AHL which all of these guys played in last year. Not to mention they would actually be up against other guys who could fight.
Jeremy Yablonski, not shown in this clip, was later ejected for actually skating around and trying to catch opponents.
Flying Punch
Perhaps I am not familiar with this rivalry as maybe these two teams have some bad blood from previous meetings. In any case, the first goalie to come out of his crease to the defense of his teammate had every right to do so. Punching a defenseless player on the ice is crossing the line and allowing everybody else to join. Of course it usually leads to a bigger scrum. The other goalie also had every right to come down the ice. The flying punch to the face? Let's just say I would have no issue whatsoever if this goalie gets his ass beat in the next game.
Monday, February 13, 2012
Rinaldo
Seriously?!
If somebody could show me how you can kick a rolling ball upwards then magically have it drop like a rock into the back of the net please drop me an e-mail.
If somebody could show me how you can kick a rolling ball upwards then magically have it drop like a rock into the back of the net please drop me an e-mail.
Friends?
The classic junior league fight. Besides being a solid tilt. This one is even more interesting.
Both players are 17 and are not known for fighting. If I'm not mistaken, this is their first in at least the major junior league.
Both players are also from Burlington. They both also played for the same team last season when they played midget hockey. One could assume they are friends but you never know.
And another reason I like this one, Midensky can't fight. Maybe he will learn. His hips are almost constantly open which keeps him facing his opponent. Instead of timing his punches he swings wildly which leaves himself open to take shots. I could also mention his front shoulder and his positioning of his grabbing hand but enough is enough.
Pre-Game Ritual
This is nothing new in the world of hockey. I'm pretty sure almost every team in professional ranks does this before games. Heck, it as even led to disagreements and injuries. Guess this is what you get when surrounded by Europeans and Canadians.
I just enjoy when my two unappreciated interests can come together for a brief moment at the same time.
It is almost as good as when I read this a few years ago or this take of the game from one Rob Zombie.
Soccer, hockey and metal? Like the article says. We are always in the minority. But that's the way we like it. Fuck off.
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Monday, February 6, 2012
Austrian Dancing
Not out of the norm to see fighting in the Austrian league as there are a number of North American players there. This game had more than normal including a disagreement between Mike Danton and Guillaume Lefebvre. This is Danton's first professional season of hockey since he played in the NHL in 2003-04. The joys of prison.
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Soccer Riot
Even though the video doesn't show the violence much (thankfully), you have to remember that many fans were killed after this game between two Egyptian teams. And the fans that were running across the field towards the other fans were from the winning side. Crazy. Reports say it was politically motivated and that the riot police who you can see in the video standing still, let the fans attack the other supporters on purpose.
Obviously there is a long running history involving violence and soccer. I think this had less to do with a game and more to do with an opportunity. Regardless, it is a sad sight to see.
Yahoo Tammy said it best:
Obviously there is a long running history involving violence and soccer. I think this had less to do with a game and more to do with an opportunity. Regardless, it is a sad sight to see.
Yahoo Tammy said it best:
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