19 March, 2010

Category Archives: Fighting

Code of Conduct

16 December, 2009

Page 32 of Ross Bernstein’s The Code:
“For the most part, fighters are there to keep the peace and protect their skill players. For teams to have success, they have to put the puck in the net, and that requires talented players who are usually smaller and faster than the other guys. In order for the [...]

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Making Sense of Mike Duco’s Penalty Madness on the Scoresheet

4 December, 2009

Reader Patrick sent us this query this morning, and it’s interesting enough that we thought we’d share it with all OFB readers, as well as address it having received some very helpful clarification from the Caps: 
“Last night in the game Duco came off the bench and got the fight. He was penalized 7 minutes, 2 minute minor plus [...]

Also filed in Florida Panthers, NHL Rules, National Hockey League, Washington Capitals | Comments (5)

Cartoon Classic: Hockey Homicide

26 October, 2008

For your Sunday morning cartoon-viewing pleasure: The Loose Leafs take on the Ant Eaters in this 1945 Disney classic starring Goofy and, apparently, thousands of Goofy clones. Despite the oddly disturbing ‘toon title, it’s good stuff:

Also filed in Old Time Hockey | Comments (3)

Making Gretzky's Head Bleed

10 June, 2008

Ah the classic video game. More specifically, the classic hockey video game. Skinny guy, regular guy, or fat guy? Finding the right mix was a dilemma faced by players of Nintendo Ice Hockey. And this distorted yet iconic sound? Why it’s Blades of Steel, a game I spent countless hours playing in my youth. The [...]

Also filed in Hockey, Washington Capitals | Comments (14)

For Love of the Goon

22 May, 2008

My friend’s wife, a Minnesota native, loves a good hockey fight. Oh, she’ll attend fight-free games and enjoy them, but it’s really the fights that get her blood boiling and make the game exciting for her.
She is not alone. The divide between fight fans and fight haters is deeper than ever, with pundits and fans [...]

Also filed in American Hockey League, Donald Brashear, Ted Leonsis, Washington Capitals | Comments (15)

Sunday's Alright for Fighting

2 May, 2008

Here’s a reminder that Hockey Fights Cancer Maryland’s event takes place this Sunday, May 4th. As we told you a few weeks ago, the event features a skate-a-thon with celebrities such as Duff Goldman – Ace of Cakes, skills competition on the ice, broom ball on the ice, rides, carnival games, vendors, food, and [...]

Also filed in Hockey Heroes, Music, Philadelphia Flyers, Video Clips, Washington Capitals, Zambonis | Comments (1)

Fight Cancer with Hockey, Cake, The Zambonis, and More

18 April, 2008

My friend Jay not only has a cool job, he knows cool people, too. He recently introduced me to Dave Zamboni who is described by Jay as “the free-skating guitar-man / defenseman for the ultra hip hockey rockers The Zambonis.” Speaking with Dave, he told me about a great event coming to our area in [...]

Also filed in Hardcore Hockey Fans, Hockey Movies, Music, Philadelphia Flyers, Washington Capitals, Zambonis | Comments (3)

The Enduring Appeal of Hockey's Warmup Skate

17 March, 2008

It is a ritual unlike anything else is sports. Fifteen minutes of a 20-man army unified in its movements and initiative. A synchronized orchestration on skates that announces the evening’s novelty of grace, timing, ferocity, and breathtaking skill. It’s sports’ most poignant prelude.
Does hockey have the most alluring and impressive pre-game warm-up in all of [...]

Also filed in Alexander Ovechkin, Hockey Art, Hockey Heroes, Hockey Rituals, Old Time Hockey, Washington Capitals | Comments (15)

Son of Slap Shot

3 March, 2008

Son of a Hanson brother winning an award for sportsmanship? It’s true:

Also filed in College Hockey, Hockey Movies | Comments (2)

Shall We Dance?

21 January, 2008

A little weekend humor for you (or “humour” since both play for Canadian teams). Aaron Downey and Brad Norton, you’re the next contestants on Dancing with the Stars!

Also filed in Video Clips | Comments (10)

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