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Comment on To Fight Or Not To Fight by FlyersFanNY

FlyersFanNY — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:32:29 +0000

My view of fighting is that it has become a kabuki theater in the NHL and departed from the original intent of the ice hockey’s tolerance of fighting. In the old times fighting was less an effort to change momentum than to discourage a player from taking liberties (cheap shots) against that player or a team-mate. Unfortunately, in the 1970s as the number of teams and thinned the pool of players, some teams began using fighting not merely to discourage liberties but as a form of intimidation. It altered the game from a rough sport to a blood sport. In the NHL a rule against instigation was created that imposed a 2 minute minor and a 10 minute misconduct on any player deemed to have instigated the fight. This rule has altered fighting from a reaction to an objectionable act by an opponent into the modern theater we see today in the NHL.

To hear there are some players in a far off land who understand the true purpose of fighting in hockey is encouraging. Nevertheless, I think imposing so many sanctions on the players is insane. Especially in a league where the goons are almost as skilled as the skilled players, a game misconduct should be the max sanction along with a major and a minor, if one party is the clear instigator. A match penalty for sticking up for yourself or a team-mate? Why not just make all penalties double minors, maybe players will then stop slashing, cross checking, spearing, roughing and running goalies.

Comment on Dave Upton: A Farewell Tribute to #96 by Steve

Steve — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 06:25:06 +0000

Sucks I just bought a jersey with his number on it!

Comment on Hockey Photos: To Flash or Not To Flash by Sasky

Sasky — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 05:59:45 +0000

I only salivate at the thought of the photos I could take with Smashy’s equipment in my spot.

Comment on Dave Upton: A Farewell Tribute to #96 by Sasky

Sasky — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 05:58:17 +0000

I’ll miss having someone to mock for their lack of colour co-ordination, anti-social tendancies and our law based geekery.

Comment on Adrenaline Champs, Off-Seasons & the AIHL Rumour Mill by Sam

Sam — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 10:35:20 +0000

WA does want in, but the rest of the league can’t afford the travel. I’ve been told it’s pretty much a no for a few more seasons at least. That’s why i left it out of the rumours.

Comment on Adrenaline Champs, Off-Seasons & the AIHL Rumour Mill by Dianne

Dianne — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 10:27:02 +0000

Ahh poor old WA still not part of the rumor mill, considering the amount of times I have been informed not to count them out of the running. hmm 10 teams 40 games plus the finials next year should be an interesting season.
I think the season passes will raise to 650 dollars next year

Comment on AIHL Vs IHA by Sam

Sam — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 02:21:15 +0000

Absolutely no problem at all. The article was written as an opposition piece more than anything else.

Comment on Ice Cold: Fan Etiquette On The Road by jad

jad — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 08:28:37 +0000

One would have to be an idiot not to know which team your talking about, just say it, LOUD and PROUD …..ice ice baby

Comment on AIHL Vs IHA by jad

jad — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 02:47:25 +0000

Ummm, yes, the Senior National tourney does have a name, its called the “John Goodall Cup”. Just as we have the “Ginsberg Trophy” (U13), “Syd Tange Trophy” (U18) and “Jim Brown Trophy” (currently U25) to name just 3. And as this is the 100th year of the Goodall Cup, i congratulate the IHA in what they are doing to celebrate that milestone with a good old fashioned national tournament.And as you have said, a new cup designed just for the AIHL is a great move, and will allow the AIHL to build a legacy of its own. So whats the problem??

Comment on Hockey Photos: To Flash or Not To Flash by Steven

Steven — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 14:46:23 +0000

I think any of the photographers do well at Gold COast to get any action shots that don’t just look like they’re in a dark room – it feels like you’re playing hockey in a restaurant with low mood lighting (and a fog machine?!)

I know it is a bit beyond amateur or even pro-am snappers, but a couple of overhead strobes work wonders – I had photos taken at a tournament in the USA years ago and overhead strobes are unobtrusive to the players, and give much better lighting without the highlights and the harsh shadowing.