Posted by admin on 16th, 2008
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With a huge win over The Bears in their season home opener, the pressure was on the Blue Tongues to once again prevail over the league leaders. Having been introduced to the smaller rink and hard checking style of play produced by Gold Coast, The Bears were expected to hit back, and fast, against the Blue Tongues in their second game of the double header.
The Bears did not disappoint, coming at the Blue Tongues early in the game and changing their tactics to not only start playing a physical game, but also stamping their authority over the control of the game. Both teams seemed to lack the energy they had during Saturday’s game, and some simple rookie errors caused a line change for the Gold Coast team, starting to run two lines instead of three. Despite The Bears claiming control of the puck for majority of the first period however, it was Dave Upton of the Blue Tongues who netted the only goal of the first.
Tempers flared in the second, with roughing calls on both teams, and it was clear that neither team were giving up on their race to be the next to pot a goal. Both Sydney’s goaltender John Daugulis and Gold Coast’s Simo Mustonen had their work cut out for them in net as each team made shot after shot on goal. However, once again the Blue Tongues made some silly mistakes, costing them dearly on the penalty kill. It was The Bears that led going into the third, winning the period 3 goals to the Gold Coast’s lone goal, ending the period 3-2.
Excitement ruled the third, as the Blue Tongues tied up the scores on 3 a piece, before The Bears took advantage of a lapse in concentration and took the lead once more at 4-3 with little more than 8 minutes left in the game. The Blue Tongues never gave up, and with just under 2 minutes left, tied the game 4-4.
Anticipation was high in the stands as the teams took to the face off after a penalty was called on The Bears, giving the Blue Tongues a powerplay with a minute left in the third. Their fans behind them, Gold Coast focused on the job at hand and with 46 seconds left in the game, defenseman Ross Howell netted the game winning goal. The Bears failed to even up the scores in the dying seconds of the game, giving the Blue Tongues their third victory in the last three games.
The first star of the game was Blue Tongues Captain and centre, Billy Crumm. Second star of the game was Blue Tongues Defenseman, Don Burke and third star of the game was Bears’ Roberto Franchini.
Next weekend, the Blue Tongues face the Newcastle North Stars on June 21 & 22 at Gold Coast Iceland, Bundall. Games start at 3.30pm.
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Posted by admin on 19th, 2008
We finally have an end to the ongoing Peter Forsberg saga.
Today it was announced by Forsberg’s agent, Don Baizley, that Forsberg has chosen not to return to the NHL this season, due to him not having enough confidence that his ankle / foot injuries are up to NHL standards.
To quote Yahoo Sports;
His agent, Don Baizley, told teams Forsberg did not have enough confidence in the strength of his surgically repaired right foot to play this season.
“He’s been hopeful that he would get the level of confidence that he needed, but he can’t,” Baizley said by phone. “I don’t know how close or how far away he feels. He was hopeful up until this weekend that he would be able to do it.”
- Yahoo Sports
As one who never shy’s away from controversy, i have to ask the question; is this the real reason Forsberg has chosen not to return to the NHL?
Numerous news sources have reported that there was a big race on to sign Forsberg, and that at least 8 different teams were trying to get him signed. Dallas, Detroit, Calgary, Ottawa, Colorado, Philadelphia & Nashville to name just a few.
We know that Forsberg turned down offers from Dallas and Nashville recently, the reason is rumoured to be that they did not offer enough money. In fact, sources claim that Forsberg, who is a high-risk injury player was asking for $5 million for next year and $2 million for the remainder of this year. In the world of the Salary cap, that kind of money for a semi-broken, often injured player is, in a word, crazy.
Is there a chance then, that due to offers from NHL teams being “less than desirable” for Forsberg, he has chosen to wait out the rest of the year and try his hand at the Free Agent market during the off season.
This hockey fan definitely thinks this is something to ponder.
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Posted by admin on 14th, 2008
40 New Videos Added Today
Total Videos: 1113 (in 13 categories)
Todays featured video highlights the LA Kings Ice Bike, a custom 2008 Yamaha Star Raider Chopper motorcycle the LA Kings Hockey Club will auction off for the annual Tip-A-King Charity Fund raiser, which benefits the Kings Care Foundation.
LA Kings Ice Bike - Donated by D.I.S.C. and Yamaha 99
Inspired by the custom chopper movement, the 2008 Yamaha Star RAIDER, the LA Kings “Ice Bike,” is a custom performance cruiser loaded with horsepower, superior rider comfort and lots of chrome. The Ice Bike will be the featured live auction item for the annual Tip-A-King charity fundraiser benefiting the Kings Care Foundation that will be held Feb. 24, 2008 at Universal Studios Hollywood. The custom-designed motorcycle sports an ice sheet look overlaying the purple and black. Various LA Kings graphics will be displayed throughout the paint including hockey pucks streaking across the ice. Team players from the Kings have further personalized the Ice Bike by autographing the fuel tank and side panels. The Ice Bike has been graciously donated by Dr. Robert S. Bray Jr., D.I.S.C. Spine and Sports Center in Marina del Rey, Calif., the Official Medical Center of the LA Kings and Yamaha99 in Madera, Calif. More information is available at: www.lakings.com/tipaking www.yamaha99 www.discmdgroup.com
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Mario Lemieux goal VS Nordiques
Mario Lemieux scores on the powerplay against the Quebec Nordiques, Feb 9th 1989
Category: Goals
Canadiens @ Tampa Bay 12/2/08- Big Goal,big hit
http://www.hockeycanadiens.net/ Encore une défaite du Canadien 3-2 contre le Lightning Lecavalier 2 points
Category: Game Recaps
Guy Lafleur scores against Pittsburgh in 1989
Guy Lafleur came back from retirement in the late 80s after a great career with the Montreal Canadiens, playing with the Rangers and the Nordiques. The Rangers won this game 5-3, with Lafleur scoring the winning goal.
Category: Goals
Zamboni
Princeton arena has the sickest zamboni
Category: Other
Crosby And Oveckin Best Rookie Goals
Crosby And Oveckin Best Rookie Goals!!!
Category: Goals
hockey fight gallant vs bernard
fight on the ice between gallant of st-john and bernardof shawinigan
Category: Hockey Fights
Michel Bergeron prediction: Brian Savage a 40 goal scorer?
During a game in 1995, Michel Bergeron predicts that Brian Savage will become a 40-goal scorer in the NHL.
Category: Goals
Ryan Miller Commercial Amp
ryan miller commercial
Category: Shows & Commercials
Montreal Canadiens / Canadiens de Montréal
Little video about my favorite NHL hockey team. Petit video sur mon équipe d’hockey préféré.
Category: Compilations
Fresno Falcons at Victoria Salmon Kings Feb 11/08
Recap “A” Channel
Category: Game Recaps
Hockey Comedy
Comedy
Category: Hockey Humour
Hockey Star Tallies Awards
A University of Nebraska-Omaha senior forward quietly racks up awards.
Category: Goals
zednik gets cut (graphic)
ZEDNIK CUT (GRAPHIC)#1 THIS IS ONLY HERE TO REMIND EVERYBODY OUT THERE TO PLAY SAFE BECAUSE YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT MIGHT HAPPEN . AND ANY HOCKEY FAN WILL TELL YOU WERE GLAD THIS MISHAP DID NOT TURN OUT WORSE ZEDNIK IS DOING FINE
Category: Hits & Checks
Lightning Goal Call- 2/12/08 vs. Canadiens
Paul Porter announces the Lightning goal.
Category: Goals
What Canuck Fans Really Believe About Luongo.. ITS TRUE!!!!
Need I Say More.. Naaaaaaa
Category: Hockey Humour
Canisius vs. RIT hockey fight 2/9/08 Part 1
canisius and rit hockey teams fighting at rit. even the goalies get into it
Category: Hockey Fights
Vincent Fréchette vs Yannick Dallaire
Vincent Fréchette vs Yannick Dallaire lch combat
Category: Hockey Fights
Blake Bosum vs Vincent Grondin
Blake Bosum vs Vincent Grondin lch combat
Category: Hockey Fights
Vincent Fréchette vs Marc-André Roy
Vincent Fréchette vs Marc-André Roy lch combat
Category: Hockey Fights
Royals Vs. Kodiaks 02/12/2008
Calgary Royal’s vs. Kodiak’s 02/12/2008. Highlights from the game and game review by Stacey Budziak and Kari Siegfried
Category: Game Recaps
Leafs@Sens Video Goal Review, No Overhead Angle
Leafs @ Sens Feb. 3rd, 2007. No overhead camera view available on replay. For my friends on Sportsnet Forums.
Category: Disputed Goals
U of Alaska Anchorage Disallowed Goal
A goal that was reviewed and disallowed in the Saturday night game between U of Alaska Anchorage and U of North Dakota Fighting Sioux.
Category: Disputed Goals
1995 Stanley Cup Finals Game 4 Broten Goal 1
Just over a minute into the game, Stephane Richer bankhands the puck in front, Broten tips it and the puck is knocked in somehow. The referees went to the video review, and didn’t find conclusive evidence that Broten kicked it in intentionally, thus: 1-0 NJ!
Category: Disputed Goals
Wild at Blackhawks - Jan 11 08 - Bourque’s Goal Disallowed
Minnesota Wild at Chicago Blackhawks. Friday, January 11, 2008. Rene Bourque’s goal is disallowed, as video review showed that it did not cross the line behind Harding; Foster swept it off the line.
Category: Disputed Goals
McRae vs Peluso (Peluso’s 1st fight) 89-90
Clip starts w/ an interview about the pre-game brawl earlier that night. Watch Basil knee Peluso in the head when they go to the ice.
Category: Hockey Fights
Kings - Flames brawl 88-89 playoffs
Keep your hands off Wayne Gretzky!! Watch for the headbutts.
Category: Hockey Fights
St. Louis Blue coming out
its pretty sweet
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Flames - Blackhawks brawl 88-89 playoffs
Huge.
Category: Hockey Fights
Commodore hit clips vs Sabres - Feb 12/08
Courtesy of Dagwood of SensNetwork.com Check out the website for all the latest news on the Ottawa Senators. News, chat, forum, videos and pictures! Largest Ottawa Senators community on the web, next to facebook.
Category: Hits & Checks
Murray interview vs Sabres - Feb 12/08
Courtesy of Dagwood of SensNetwork.com Check out the website for all the latest news on the Ottawa Senators. News, chat, forum, videos and pictures! Largest Ottawa Senators community on the web, next to facebook.
Category: Interviews
Robitaille’s goal vs Sabres - Feb 12/08
Courtesy of Dagwood of SensNetwork.com Check out the website for all the latest news on the Ottawa Senators. News, chat, forum, videos and pictures! Largest Ottawa Senators community on the web, next to facebook.
Category: Goals
Commodore interview vs Sabres - Feb 12/08
Courtesy of Dagwood of SensNetwork.com Check out the website for all the latest news on the Ottawa Senators. News, chat, forum, videos and pictures! Largest Ottawa Senators community on the web, next to facebook. 1st first intermission
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Clint Malarchuk Neck Cut by Skate
WARNING THIS VIDEO CONTAINS FOOTAGE NOT SUITABLE FOR SOME VIEWERS. VIEWERS DESCRETION IS ADVISED. Worst Hockey Incident Ever. blood squirts from Malarchuk’s Neck after a main artery gets severed by a skate
Category: Hits & Checks
Derek Brochu vs Blake Parlett
Guelph Storm at Mississauga St. Michael’s Majors Feb 13, 2008
Category: Hockey Fights
Ryan Shannon Shootout Goal against Khabibulin
Vancouver Canucks vs. Chicago Blackhawks Feburary 12,2008 Ryan Shannon spin-o-ramma against Chicago’s goalie Khabibulin who punches Shannon in the back of the head with frustration.
Category: Goals
Nik Antropov for hooking in OT - Is this a penalty?
Nik Antropov for hooking in OT - Is this a penalty?
Category: Other
Colton Orr vs Riley Cote (Nov. 15, 2007)
nhl hockey fight
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Al Arbour vs Pete Conacher 1957 hockey fight
nhl hockey fight
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Bullet For Hockey
Crazy ASS VID
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