Posted by admin on 16th, 2008
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NHL Disciplinarian Colin Campbell announced today that Chris Pronger of the Anaheim Ducks will receive an 8 game suspension after stomping on the calf of Vancouver Canuck Ryan Kesler.
“In attempting to free himself, Pronger carelessly and recklessly brought his foot down,” Campbell said in a statement.
- Yahoo! Sport
The suspension has raised an outcry among the public who are shocked to yet again see a double standard from the NHL when it comes to handing out discipline to players.
Earlier this season the NHL suspended Chris Simon for 30 games after he was found guilty of stomping on the ankle of Pittsburgh Penguin Jarkko Ruutu. Does it not seem odd then that Chris Pronger would only receive 8 games?
The Chris Simon suspension was long because Simon was considered a “repeat offender”, and someone that needed to learn the hard way.
What does that make Pronger, who now has been suspended 8 times in his career. Surely we don’t need to remind you of last season where he received 2 suspensions during the playoffs for rough / dirty play, including that elbow to the head of Dean McAmmond in the Stanley Cup Finals.
The answer is there, if you look hard enough. Chris Simon is not an all star player, nor a big point scorer, or a crowd drawing player. Chris Pronger is. Chris Simon is not a Norris quality player. Chris Pronger is.
Is the NHL too scared, maybe even gutless to come down hard on an all star player? Chris Pronger has shown that these stupidly small suspensions do nothing to encourage him to clean up his game, so why don’t Gary Bettman and the NHL do something about him?
Something to think about.
Pronger will be able to play again on the last day of the regular season, meaning he will be free to throw his weight around in the playoffs. Let’s hope, for the sake of the opposition players that he learns to control himself before then.
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Posted by admin on 16th, 2008
102 New Videos Added Today
Total Videos: 1888 (in 18 categories)
We had a large update today, with over 100 new videos added. Included in the update are game highlight reels from todays NHL games, a large list of hockey fights, both new and old, a few interviews and a classic clip of Howler from the Phoenix Coyotes beating up on an inflatable Sharkie at a Coyotes home game.
Marty McSorley Vs Jeff Odgers
Mcsorley Of The Kings Takes On Odgers Of The Sharks
Category: Hockey Fights
Detroit Red Wings Vs Chicago Blackhawks - Brawl
Darren McCarty Vs Cam Russell And Other Players Wrestling With Each Other
Category: Hockey Fights
Godard vs Boulton Mar 13, 2008
Eric Godard vs Eric Boulton from the Calgary Flames at Atlanta Thrashers game on Mar 13, 2008. via http://www.hockeyfights.com
Category: Hockey Fights
Clarkson vs Simon Mar 13, 2008
David Clarkson vs Chris Simon from the New Jersey Devils at Minnesota Wild game on Mar 13, 2008. via http://www.hockeyfights.com
Category: Hockey Fights
Burrows vs Carcillo Mar 13, 2008
Alexandre Burrows vs Daniel Carcillo from the Vancouver Canucks at Phoenix Coyotes game on Mar 13, 2008. via http://www.hockeyfights.com
Category: Hockey Fights
Dominic Leveille vs Travis Banga
hockey fight 03-13-08 RGV Killer Bees vs Odessa Jackalopes
Category: Hockey Fights
McGrattan vs. Peters Fight
10/10!
Category: Hockey Fights
Brett Motherwell vs Max Taylor
Syracuse Crunch at Toronto Marlies March 9, 2008
Category: Hockey Fights
Miller vs Zemlak 87-88
Great fight.
Category: Hockey Fights
Smith vs Murzyn 87-88 playoffs
In this brawl, Steve Smith and dickhead Dana Murzyn go at it.
Category: Hockey Fights
Tochett vs Poeschek, Pilon vs Lou 88-89
A couple of fights for you guys.
Category: Hockey Fights
Sharks - Stars melee (Zyuzin) 97-98 playoffs
Was a big fan of Zyuzin’s. Didn’t like anybody on the Stars though.
Category: Hockey Fights
Caputi Vs McGurk Mar 14, 2008
March 14 2008 Niagara IceDogs at Mississauga Majors Luca Caputi vs Michael McGurk
Category: Hockey Fights
Traccitto Vs Gaunce Mar 14, 2008
March 14 2008 Niagara IceDogs at Mississauga Majors Reggie Traccitto vs Cameron Gaunce
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Burrows vs Carcillo Mar 13, 2008
Burrows vs Carcillo Mar 13, 2008
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Kyle Clifford vs Luke VanMoerkerke
Barrie Colts at Brampton Battalion March 14, 2008
Category: Hockey Fights
Mario Lemieux Fights
Mario Lemieux NHL Fights
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Vopat vs. Kankaanpera
Vopat 2+OR, Kankaanperä 5+PRK
Category: Hockey Fights
Marc Cantin vs Ryan Baldwin
Belleville Bulls at Oshawa Generals March 14, 2008
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Ducks vs. Devils fight
a hockey fight between ducks and devils
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Aaron Downey
Aaron downey fight
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Walker vs Gaustad Mar 14, 2008
Scott Walker vs Paul Gaustad from the Carolina Hurricanes at Buffalo Sabres game on Mar 14, 2008. via http://www.hockeyfights.com
Category: Hockey Fights
Conboy vs Mair Mar 14, 2008
Tim Conboy vs Adam Mair from the Carolina Hurricanes at Buffalo Sabres game on Mar 14, 2008. via http://www.hockeyfights.com
Category: Hockey Fights
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