NHL's Board of Governors Unanimously Approves Hit to the Head Rule!
The NHL has been being attacked lately for being light on blind side hit's to the head suspensions. Latest case being an 8 game suspension James Wisniewski received for a blind side crushing hit to the head he landed on Chicago Black Hawks defenseman Brent Seabrook.
Seabrook with out the puck and not looking up received a hit from Wisniewski skating full speed then jumped with his elbows up landed the blow on Seabrook. Seabrook's body and facial expression were frozen as he went straight down to the ice.
It's get's better as Wisniewski and Seabrook were teammates for two season in Chicago. Wisniewski said he sent him a text the next day apologizing for the hit and didn't get a reply.
Chicago's head coach Joel Quenneville was furious over the attack and said you can kill a guy when you hit him without the puck, it's the most dangerous hit in the NHL. Also stating that was intent and he wanted to hurt him.
This is not the first time Wisniewski has been charged with this type of hit. A repeat offender and the NHL comes up with an eight game suspension. The Ducks are not going to make the playoffs this season they could of made a better statement with these types of hits by sitting Wisniewski for the rest of the season.
Well it took the NHL a week after the dangerous hit to the head to make up a new rule.
The Board or Governor's unanimously approved a rule prohibiting "a lateral, back-pressure or blind-side hit to an opponent where the head is targeted and/or the principal point of contact." Timing and details of implementation are being worked on by the NHL's Hockey Operations Department in conjunction with representatives of the National Hockey League Players' Association. Source of this info is from nhl.com.
See the hit to the head Wisiewski delivered on Seabrook here: http://www.puckvideo.com/james-wisniewski-suspended-8-games-head-hit.htm
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Friday, March 19, 2010
A Funeral is close for the New York Rangers 2009-2010 season!
Another chance to gain points another wasted opportunity. The Rangers were supposed to go 3-0 on this current home stand but instead went 1-2. The four extra points would of made them an eight seeded team but instead dropped them down to tenth place over all in the conference.
Times a wasting as the exit to this season could be decided for sure on Sunday in Boston, the eight seeded team who the Rangers currently trail by three points. Not mathematically, but trailing by five points with only 11 games to go will be tuff.
The Bruins aren't making things easier on themselves either, they have also just dropped two of their last three games. A 3-0 stretch would of put their trailers away for good. So their is still a race as the Atlanta Thrashers have also got back into the mix taking over the ninth seed in a tie breaker of the Rangers. Both teams trail the Boston Bruins by three points.
The Rangers but up a good effort last night but would fall a goal short in a 4-3 loss to the St. Louis Blues. The effort was there for the Rangers last night, but goalie Hendrik Lundqvist had an unusual off night.
The case was just the opposite in their pervious game against the Montreal Canadians where Lundqvist was on his game but the Rangers were not. So a winning formula isn't rocket science to figure out.
Last night Marian Gaborik would get his scoring touch back having something to do with all the Rangers points posting a goal and two assists on the night earning number two star of the game.
But the game winner would be decided on a milestone goal for Paul Karyia netting his 400th career goal.
Rangers could only muster three more shots on goal trailing 4-3 with over eleven minutes to go and that would end the night for the Blue Shirts and possibly down the road of a disappointing season.
See Paul Karyia 400th career goal and the Rangers loss here:
http://www.puckvideo.com/paul-karyia-400th-career-goal-beats-rangers.htm
Times a wasting as the exit to this season could be decided for sure on Sunday in Boston, the eight seeded team who the Rangers currently trail by three points. Not mathematically, but trailing by five points with only 11 games to go will be tuff.
The Bruins aren't making things easier on themselves either, they have also just dropped two of their last three games. A 3-0 stretch would of put their trailers away for good. So their is still a race as the Atlanta Thrashers have also got back into the mix taking over the ninth seed in a tie breaker of the Rangers. Both teams trail the Boston Bruins by three points.
The Rangers but up a good effort last night but would fall a goal short in a 4-3 loss to the St. Louis Blues. The effort was there for the Rangers last night, but goalie Hendrik Lundqvist had an unusual off night.
The case was just the opposite in their pervious game against the Montreal Canadians where Lundqvist was on his game but the Rangers were not. So a winning formula isn't rocket science to figure out.
Last night Marian Gaborik would get his scoring touch back having something to do with all the Rangers points posting a goal and two assists on the night earning number two star of the game.
But the game winner would be decided on a milestone goal for Paul Karyia netting his 400th career goal.
Rangers could only muster three more shots on goal trailing 4-3 with over eleven minutes to go and that would end the night for the Blue Shirts and possibly down the road of a disappointing season.
See Paul Karyia 400th career goal and the Rangers loss here:
http://www.puckvideo.com/paul-karyia-400th-career-goal-beats-rangers.htm
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Devils over take the Atlantic while the Rangers will be fighting for their Playoff lives!
In just a span of 24 hours the Cross River Rivals New Jersey Devils and the New York Rangers were both involved in two playoff atmosphere type games.
The Rangers facing off against the Hot Montreal Canadians had their hands full but were in the game for the most part because of their goalie Henrik Lundqvist who stopped 32 of 34 shots. The Canadians 35th shot of the game would be an empty net goal and a 3-1 victory over the blue shirts.
The teams were dead locked at one after two periods of play as Montreal peppered Lundqvist in the second out shooting the Rangers 18 to 5. Still it was the Rangers scoring the only goal of the period.
You knew on this night the only way to beat the King would be on a fluke goal as Sergei Kostitsyn pushed a shot towards the Rangers goal and it would redirect off Rangers forward Artem Anisimov and go past the goal crease for a 2-1 Canadians lead.
The loss threw a wrench in the Rangers playoff hopes as the Boston Bruins won their game against the Carolina Hurricanes and opened a three point lead on the Rangers with a game in hand on them as well for the final playoff spot.
As for the Devils their situation is a little different. They were going for the top seed in the Atlantic division trailing the Pittsburgh Penguins by two points going into last nights game.
The Devils have owed the defending Champions this season and this game would be no different as the Devils would win their sixth straight and sweep the season series from the Penguins in a cruising 5-2 win and take over the Atlantic Division.
The two teams have 87 points but the Devils own the tie breaker, they have one more fewer games played and one more win than the Penguins.
A tale of two teams from across the River, one is sailing high while the other is sinking low. How ever there is still time for the Blue Shirts to stick their heads out of the water, but not much.
See footage of these game here: http://www.puckvideo.com
The Rangers facing off against the Hot Montreal Canadians had their hands full but were in the game for the most part because of their goalie Henrik Lundqvist who stopped 32 of 34 shots. The Canadians 35th shot of the game would be an empty net goal and a 3-1 victory over the blue shirts.
The teams were dead locked at one after two periods of play as Montreal peppered Lundqvist in the second out shooting the Rangers 18 to 5. Still it was the Rangers scoring the only goal of the period.
You knew on this night the only way to beat the King would be on a fluke goal as Sergei Kostitsyn pushed a shot towards the Rangers goal and it would redirect off Rangers forward Artem Anisimov and go past the goal crease for a 2-1 Canadians lead.
The loss threw a wrench in the Rangers playoff hopes as the Boston Bruins won their game against the Carolina Hurricanes and opened a three point lead on the Rangers with a game in hand on them as well for the final playoff spot.
As for the Devils their situation is a little different. They were going for the top seed in the Atlantic division trailing the Pittsburgh Penguins by two points going into last nights game.
The Devils have owed the defending Champions this season and this game would be no different as the Devils would win their sixth straight and sweep the season series from the Penguins in a cruising 5-2 win and take over the Atlantic Division.
The two teams have 87 points but the Devils own the tie breaker, they have one more fewer games played and one more win than the Penguins.
A tale of two teams from across the River, one is sailing high while the other is sinking low. How ever there is still time for the Blue Shirts to stick their heads out of the water, but not much.
See footage of these game here: http://www.puckvideo.com
Monday, March 15, 2010
Alex Ovechkin gets a two game suspension for Hit on Brian Campbell!
The man who not only dazzles when plays is a force on the ice that like's to take runs at opposing players.
The dangerous hit on the boards he left on Brian Campbell will make him watch his team play from the side lines for then next two games as Brian Campbell will miss the rest of the season.
A repeat offender in hit's like this Alex Ovechkin will receive the suspension with out pay, costing him a costly $232,645.40.
The hit slash shove close to the boards left Brian Campbell with a broken clavicle and broken ribs.
The refs handed Ovechkin a five minute major and a game misconduct for the incident.
This is Alex Ovechkin third Game Misconduct of the season.
Ovechkin plays with passion and an edge and is know for hit's like this but a hit that ended a players season should of been more stiffer than a two game suspension, especially being his third offense.
Capitals brass and Vice President George McPhee had no problem with how Ovechkin finished his hit and is upset with the suspension, unfortunately a player was injured on the play he said in a statement.
OK, the hit doesn't look that bad as the player fell off balanced and hit the boards awkwardly I think a three to five game suspension would of been more just and show the league is making a statement on repeat offenders.
Ovechkin will be missed but how deep is this team? After Ovechkin left this game the Chicago Black Hawks would open up a 3-0 lead, but the Capitals fought back to tie the game in regulation and then win it in overtime.
The Capitals are 6-2 without Ovechkin in the line up and have already clinched their division. A 3-5 game suspension would of fit the crime for the injuries occurred.
See footage of the the Ovechkin hit here: http://www.puckvideo.com/alex-ovechkin-gets-two-game-suspention-hit-campbell.htm
The dangerous hit on the boards he left on Brian Campbell will make him watch his team play from the side lines for then next two games as Brian Campbell will miss the rest of the season.
A repeat offender in hit's like this Alex Ovechkin will receive the suspension with out pay, costing him a costly $232,645.40.
The hit slash shove close to the boards left Brian Campbell with a broken clavicle and broken ribs.
The refs handed Ovechkin a five minute major and a game misconduct for the incident.
This is Alex Ovechkin third Game Misconduct of the season.
Ovechkin plays with passion and an edge and is know for hit's like this but a hit that ended a players season should of been more stiffer than a two game suspension, especially being his third offense.
Capitals brass and Vice President George McPhee had no problem with how Ovechkin finished his hit and is upset with the suspension, unfortunately a player was injured on the play he said in a statement.
OK, the hit doesn't look that bad as the player fell off balanced and hit the boards awkwardly I think a three to five game suspension would of been more just and show the league is making a statement on repeat offenders.
Ovechkin will be missed but how deep is this team? After Ovechkin left this game the Chicago Black Hawks would open up a 3-0 lead, but the Capitals fought back to tie the game in regulation and then win it in overtime.
The Capitals are 6-2 without Ovechkin in the line up and have already clinched their division. A 3-5 game suspension would of fit the crime for the injuries occurred.
See footage of the the Ovechkin hit here: http://www.puckvideo.com/alex-ovechkin-gets-two-game-suspention-hit-campbell.htm
Sunday, March 14, 2010
A Ve Ry! A Ve Ry!! A Ve Ry!!! A Ve Ry!!!!
Sean Avery Responds after being benched in Atlanta with one of his most complete games as a Ranger!
He hit people, He drew penalties, got under players skin and oh yeah he scored two goals.
Getting the nod for the number one star of the game Avery also helped his team get within a point of the Boston Bruins who are currently holding down the number eight seed for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.
A face off won by the Rangers deep in the Flyers zone Avery charged straight for the Flyers goal and bounced on a loose puck that he back handed home to tie the game at one.
His second goal came off a turn over that Avery originally created that went to Chris Dury as Dury would feed the puck back to Avery he walked into the zone on the boards and made a quick release towards the Flyers goal that caught Philadelphia goalie M. Leighton off guard and sailed home giving the Rangers a much needed two goal lead.
Sam Rosen shouted Sean Avery with a Sunday special after the goal that gave the Rangers a commanding lead with time winding down.
The Rangers would eventually go on to win the game 3-1 and Avery was saluted by his coach and his teammates.
“The thing about his game that I liked is that he let his play do the talking, and I think that’s very important,” is what coach John Torteralla said about Sean also saying “Sean needs to realize that he is a really good player and let his play do the talking.”
Dury, Dubinsky and Lundqvist also praised Sean for his play in a desperate time of the season.
Sean and the Blue Shirts will have to continue their solid play against the Montreal Canadians on Tuesday night. A team that's ahead of them in the standings and with only 13 games left to play this is an almost must win for the team.
Get a closer look at Sean Avery on the piece E:60 did on him here.
http://www.puckvideo.com/sean-avery-e60-evil-genius.htm
He hit people, He drew penalties, got under players skin and oh yeah he scored two goals.
Getting the nod for the number one star of the game Avery also helped his team get within a point of the Boston Bruins who are currently holding down the number eight seed for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.
A face off won by the Rangers deep in the Flyers zone Avery charged straight for the Flyers goal and bounced on a loose puck that he back handed home to tie the game at one.
His second goal came off a turn over that Avery originally created that went to Chris Dury as Dury would feed the puck back to Avery he walked into the zone on the boards and made a quick release towards the Flyers goal that caught Philadelphia goalie M. Leighton off guard and sailed home giving the Rangers a much needed two goal lead.
Sam Rosen shouted Sean Avery with a Sunday special after the goal that gave the Rangers a commanding lead with time winding down.
The Rangers would eventually go on to win the game 3-1 and Avery was saluted by his coach and his teammates.
“The thing about his game that I liked is that he let his play do the talking, and I think that’s very important,” is what coach John Torteralla said about Sean also saying “Sean needs to realize that he is a really good player and let his play do the talking.”
Dury, Dubinsky and Lundqvist also praised Sean for his play in a desperate time of the season.
Sean and the Blue Shirts will have to continue their solid play against the Montreal Canadians on Tuesday night. A team that's ahead of them in the standings and with only 13 games left to play this is an almost must win for the team.
Get a closer look at Sean Avery on the piece E:60 did on him here.
http://www.puckvideo.com/sean-avery-e60-evil-genius.htm
Rangers make a case for the second season!
After being a healthy scratch in Atlanta, Sean Avery came out on fire against the Philadelphia Flyers. Scoring two big goals and helping the Rangers get a much need two points in the standings.
With the win the Rangers now only trial the eight place Boston Bruins by one point for the final playoff spot.
Playing like a team in need of points the Rangers put together back to back wins and were the better team in both games.
Flyers would have a good start to the game and open the scoring on a power play goal off of Danny Briere stick for a 1-0 Flyers lead just 4:13 into the game.
Two big saves by Lundqvist in the remainder of the first and the score would stay the same going into the first intermission.
The Rangers would pick up their play in the second period of play owing the shots on goal total, doubling the Flyers 12-6 but more important took a 2-1 lead into the locker room.
The two goals came on Avery's first of the game a back had and Michal Rozsival slap shot on the power play.
Rangers team defense played a very good well rounded game protecting their one goal lead but then Sean Avery would strike again with a quick unexpected wrist shot that surprised Flyers goalie M. Leighton. As the puck sailed in it gave the Rangers a much needed two goal cushion.
A couple of scrums the rest of the way including a second time around between Brandon Dubinsky and Mike Richards.
Big win for the Rangers who gained ground on the Flyers, Canadians and Bruins. The Rangers now trail the Canadians and Flyers by five points with a game in hand on Montreal. The two teams will face each other on Tuesday night and they will face Bruins next Sunday. Big games ahead that could make or break the season.
For more Rangers articles and Video Clips http://www.puckvideo.com
With the win the Rangers now only trial the eight place Boston Bruins by one point for the final playoff spot.
Playing like a team in need of points the Rangers put together back to back wins and were the better team in both games.
Flyers would have a good start to the game and open the scoring on a power play goal off of Danny Briere stick for a 1-0 Flyers lead just 4:13 into the game.
Two big saves by Lundqvist in the remainder of the first and the score would stay the same going into the first intermission.
The Rangers would pick up their play in the second period of play owing the shots on goal total, doubling the Flyers 12-6 but more important took a 2-1 lead into the locker room.
The two goals came on Avery's first of the game a back had and Michal Rozsival slap shot on the power play.
Rangers team defense played a very good well rounded game protecting their one goal lead but then Sean Avery would strike again with a quick unexpected wrist shot that surprised Flyers goalie M. Leighton. As the puck sailed in it gave the Rangers a much needed two goal cushion.
A couple of scrums the rest of the way including a second time around between Brandon Dubinsky and Mike Richards.
Big win for the Rangers who gained ground on the Flyers, Canadians and Bruins. The Rangers now trail the Canadians and Flyers by five points with a game in hand on Montreal. The two teams will face each other on Tuesday night and they will face Bruins next Sunday. Big games ahead that could make or break the season.
For more Rangers articles and Video Clips http://www.puckvideo.com
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Did the Rangers save their Season in Atlanta?
Going into last night's game against the Atlanta Thrashers the Rangers trailed the Boston Bruins by five points. The five points separating the two teams equals an eight place entry to the second season which the Bruins now hold. The second season being the last spot available for the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Desperation setting in for New York, they showed and proved in last night's play that they don't want to end the season early.
Vinny Prospal stepped up his game and put home two goals showing his emotion for the game as he sailed his pucks on through. Marian Gaborik broke his five game goal less steak hitting mesh and setting up two for a three point night. Prospal was also good for three points on the evening.
Henrik Lundqvist made the big saves when he had to and the Rangers stayed poised when the Thrashes made it a two goal game twice.
Ryan Callahan would end the game for good when he would toss a puck towards the Atlanta Thrashers empty net that would light the lamp and add up to a 5-2 Rangers victory.
Coach John Torteralla said after the Rangers win, nothing against the Atlanta Thrashers but the Rangers will be facing tuffer teams from hear on in. The Philadelphia Flyers are up next, but the Rangers will have two important games with the Montreal Canadians and the Boston Bruins. Those are the two teams the Rangers are trailing to get into the second season.
Mark those dates on your calendars because those games should decide the Rangers fate the rest of the way of this season. If they will be playing playoff hockey or if they will be heading home for the summer break early will depend what they do in those games.
The Playoff push continues as the NHL season move on.
To see video clips of this Ranges win http://www.puckvideo.com
Desperation setting in for New York, they showed and proved in last night's play that they don't want to end the season early.
Vinny Prospal stepped up his game and put home two goals showing his emotion for the game as he sailed his pucks on through. Marian Gaborik broke his five game goal less steak hitting mesh and setting up two for a three point night. Prospal was also good for three points on the evening.
Henrik Lundqvist made the big saves when he had to and the Rangers stayed poised when the Thrashes made it a two goal game twice.
Ryan Callahan would end the game for good when he would toss a puck towards the Atlanta Thrashers empty net that would light the lamp and add up to a 5-2 Rangers victory.
Coach John Torteralla said after the Rangers win, nothing against the Atlanta Thrashers but the Rangers will be facing tuffer teams from hear on in. The Philadelphia Flyers are up next, but the Rangers will have two important games with the Montreal Canadians and the Boston Bruins. Those are the two teams the Rangers are trailing to get into the second season.
Mark those dates on your calendars because those games should decide the Rangers fate the rest of the way of this season. If they will be playing playoff hockey or if they will be heading home for the summer break early will depend what they do in those games.
The Playoff push continues as the NHL season move on.
To see video clips of this Ranges win http://www.puckvideo.com
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Will the Red Wings Miss This Year's Playoffs?
In a game that was very important in the standings with the season winding down the Calgary Flames trailed the Detroit Redwings by a point before last nights game 3/9. The point difference between the two teams made for being an eight seed team and a ninth seeded team in the conference.
In front of 20,066 fans at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit the Redwings would take a 2-1 lead into period three. But Jerome Iginla who has been hot lately would knot the game a two at 5:45 of the third period. Rene Bourque would tally just 91 seconds later to give the Flames a 3-2 lead.
The third period was all Calgary Flames but the Red Wings would get a last chance to get the equalizer with their goalie pulled on the power play for a two man advantage that got spoiled when ex-Rangers Christopher Higgins would put home and empty net goal and a 4-2 Flames win.
After going to the Stanley Cup finals the last two seasons, losing last years cup to the Penguins and winning the season before that to those same Penguins the Detroit Redwings playoffs chances for the 2009-2010 season is in jeopardy.
Now trailing the Calgary Flames by a point in the Western Conference Standings both teams have the same number of games played and sixteen games each remaining.
The Nashville Predators hold down the seventh seed with seventy seven points with the Flames holding down the eight seed with seventy five for the final playoff spot. The Red Wings have seventy four points in ninth place.
Can the Red Wings miss this years second season? The 2009-2010 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Well if they do it will be the first time this has happened since the 1989-90 season. Wow! 20 years ago, 20 straight years in a row of playoff hockey. What a run! Looking ahead the Red Wings have to play the Flames one more time and the Nashville Predators twice. Those will be very big games indeed. Losses in those game could me an early exit and something the fans of Hockey Town Motor City haven't seen in twenty years.
To see the video recap of this game:
http://www.puckvideo.com
In front of 20,066 fans at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit the Redwings would take a 2-1 lead into period three. But Jerome Iginla who has been hot lately would knot the game a two at 5:45 of the third period. Rene Bourque would tally just 91 seconds later to give the Flames a 3-2 lead.
The third period was all Calgary Flames but the Red Wings would get a last chance to get the equalizer with their goalie pulled on the power play for a two man advantage that got spoiled when ex-Rangers Christopher Higgins would put home and empty net goal and a 4-2 Flames win.
After going to the Stanley Cup finals the last two seasons, losing last years cup to the Penguins and winning the season before that to those same Penguins the Detroit Redwings playoffs chances for the 2009-2010 season is in jeopardy.
Now trailing the Calgary Flames by a point in the Western Conference Standings both teams have the same number of games played and sixteen games each remaining.
The Nashville Predators hold down the seventh seed with seventy seven points with the Flames holding down the eight seed with seventy five for the final playoff spot. The Red Wings have seventy four points in ninth place.
Can the Red Wings miss this years second season? The 2009-2010 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Well if they do it will be the first time this has happened since the 1989-90 season. Wow! 20 years ago, 20 straight years in a row of playoff hockey. What a run! Looking ahead the Red Wings have to play the Flames one more time and the Nashville Predators twice. Those will be very big games indeed. Losses in those game could me an early exit and something the fans of Hockey Town Motor City haven't seen in twenty years.
To see the video recap of this game:
http://www.puckvideo.com
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
More Cheers for Ryan Miller than Sidney Crosby in Pittsburgh!
Before the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Buffalo Sabers met only two days after the Olympic Games break the Penguins honored all Olympic players and coaches involved in the 2010 Men's Ice Hockey Tournament on both teams rosters.
When they got up to the two Silver Medalist's representing the United States of American the Tournament MVP's name was announced. Ryan Miller!
The opposing teams player on the night of the game received a hefty and long standing ovation as so did Pittsburgh's own Brooks Orpik also representing the US.
When they announced and honored the Gold Medalist's from Canada Pittsburgh's own Marc Andre Fleury, the cheers were much less than Orpik and Miller.
Then they replayed the highlight of the game winning goal in Over Time called by Mike "Doc" Emrick in the Gold Game. Soon after the announcer went crazy announcing Sidneeeey Crosbyyyyyy! It sounded like the announcer was much more excited to say Crosby's name than his own fans were to cheer for him.
Of course you heard some cheers for Crosby showing respect, but Millers were much more louder and longer and I think you can tell by the expression on Crosby's face. See Video here for yourself.
The fans of Pittsburgh did the right thing! No, the only thing that should of been done. When Miller played in the Olympics he was representing his whole country, and last time I checked Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is part of his country. Even if was wearing the enemy's jersey on the night of the game as a Saber, way to go people of Pittsburgh!
See this Video Clip here of the Ovation:
http://www.puckvideo.com/ryan-miller-gets-louder-cheers-than-crosby-in-pittsburgh.htm
When they got up to the two Silver Medalist's representing the United States of American the Tournament MVP's name was announced. Ryan Miller!
The opposing teams player on the night of the game received a hefty and long standing ovation as so did Pittsburgh's own Brooks Orpik also representing the US.
When they announced and honored the Gold Medalist's from Canada Pittsburgh's own Marc Andre Fleury, the cheers were much less than Orpik and Miller.
Then they replayed the highlight of the game winning goal in Over Time called by Mike "Doc" Emrick in the Gold Game. Soon after the announcer went crazy announcing Sidneeeey Crosbyyyyyy! It sounded like the announcer was much more excited to say Crosby's name than his own fans were to cheer for him.
Of course you heard some cheers for Crosby showing respect, but Millers were much more louder and longer and I think you can tell by the expression on Crosby's face. See Video here for yourself.
The fans of Pittsburgh did the right thing! No, the only thing that should of been done. When Miller played in the Olympics he was representing his whole country, and last time I checked Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is part of his country. Even if was wearing the enemy's jersey on the night of the game as a Saber, way to go people of Pittsburgh!
See this Video Clip here of the Ovation:
http://www.puckvideo.com/ryan-miller-gets-louder-cheers-than-crosby-in-pittsburgh.htm
Rangers Fly High After the Winter Break!
After going into the Winter Break on a strong note with a powerful win over the Tampa Bay Lighting the Rangers explode in period two with a four goal out burst and take a 4-1 win over the Ottawa Senators.
With Marian Gaboirk and Michael Del Zotto out of the line up someone had to step up for New York and Silver Medalist Ryan Callahan's name would be mentioned though out the night with his stat sheet reading two goals, six shots, and five hits. Putting up two goals he just missed a hat-trick in the final session as Dubinsky and Avery were the other two lamp lighters in the game.
Rangers scored all their goals in period two and dropped them down like a hammer. After Callahan tied the game at one just :22 into period two they scored three more times in a span of 2:02 taking a four one lead.
Henrik Lundqvist locked down his four straight win at Ottawa with a 24 save outing on the evening only letting in a goal in the first period.
Good road win for the Rangers and with the win the Rangers move into a tie for the eight seed with the Boston Bruins. The Rangers will have to continue to stay hot down the stretch to make it into the playoffs. The schedule don't get any easy from here on in, next up for the blue shirts are the Penguins, Caps, Sabers and Devils. Ouch, all playoff teams ahead the next four games will be big ones.
To view footage of the game and more NY Rangers recaps http://www.puckvideo.com
With Marian Gaboirk and Michael Del Zotto out of the line up someone had to step up for New York and Silver Medalist Ryan Callahan's name would be mentioned though out the night with his stat sheet reading two goals, six shots, and five hits. Putting up two goals he just missed a hat-trick in the final session as Dubinsky and Avery were the other two lamp lighters in the game.
Rangers scored all their goals in period two and dropped them down like a hammer. After Callahan tied the game at one just :22 into period two they scored three more times in a span of 2:02 taking a four one lead.
Henrik Lundqvist locked down his four straight win at Ottawa with a 24 save outing on the evening only letting in a goal in the first period.
Good road win for the Rangers and with the win the Rangers move into a tie for the eight seed with the Boston Bruins. The Rangers will have to continue to stay hot down the stretch to make it into the playoffs. The schedule don't get any easy from here on in, next up for the blue shirts are the Penguins, Caps, Sabers and Devils. Ouch, all playoff teams ahead the next four games will be big ones.
To view footage of the game and more NY Rangers recaps http://www.puckvideo.com
Monday, March 1, 2010
Team USA Hold Your head up high!
It's not just your game anymore Canada! Even with the United States loss to the Canadians in yesterday's overtime thriller for Gold, the match could of went either way.
In the highly anticipated game between the two countries the game exceeded it's expectations. Everyone in the two countries wanted this game and they got it! A game that no one who witnessed it will ever forget as they'll also remember where they were.
With my heart racing, stomach in a knot throughout most of the contest but when Zach Parise tied the game at two a burst of emotional joy hit as we celebrated like we scored the goals ourselves and were playing in the game.
The goal pushed the game into overtime where our joyous moment would soon turn to horror and tears as Sidney Crosby became a national hero.
No one gave Team USA a chance in this tournament and there they were in overtime playing for Gold!
Five wins and no losses up to that point in the competition as they never trailed in any of those games. Not bad for a bunch of hard working guys that were wrote off from the beginning.
Trailing for the first time in the Olympics down 2-0 in the Gold game the Americans showed heart, determination and the blue collar U.S. of A way as they battled to tie the game at two.
Just one goal short to a Country that is supposed to dominate the United States in this game. It should be like the US basketball team going against a Canadian basketball team. But it's not, and never will be again!
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In the highly anticipated game between the two countries the game exceeded it's expectations. Everyone in the two countries wanted this game and they got it! A game that no one who witnessed it will ever forget as they'll also remember where they were.
With my heart racing, stomach in a knot throughout most of the contest but when Zach Parise tied the game at two a burst of emotional joy hit as we celebrated like we scored the goals ourselves and were playing in the game.
The goal pushed the game into overtime where our joyous moment would soon turn to horror and tears as Sidney Crosby became a national hero.
No one gave Team USA a chance in this tournament and there they were in overtime playing for Gold!
Five wins and no losses up to that point in the competition as they never trailed in any of those games. Not bad for a bunch of hard working guys that were wrote off from the beginning.
Trailing for the first time in the Olympics down 2-0 in the Gold game the Americans showed heart, determination and the blue collar U.S. of A way as they battled to tie the game at two.
Just one goal short to a Country that is supposed to dominate the United States in this game. It should be like the US basketball team going against a Canadian basketball team. But it's not, and never will be again!
For more Olympic articles and footage http://www.puckvideo.com
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