Doggy 130 Report post Posted March 10, 2009 (edited) With just over 2 mins to go. At a faceoff someone complains about Spezza's stick. He knows he's in trouble so he steps on it, breaks it and goes to the bench for another to which the refs demand the stick back. Measure and and the Leafs have a PP to try and tie the game. 2-1 Sens right now. Sens win anyway. Can someone tell me when the last time was, someone got busted for an illegal stick? Edited March 10, 2009 by Doggy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Electrophile 3,554 Report post Posted March 10, 2009 Smooth move, Ex-Lax. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ComradeWasabi 109 Report post Posted March 10, 2009 With just over 2 mins to go. At a faceoff someone complains about Spezza's stick. He knows he's in trouble so he steps on it, breaks it and goes to the bench for another to which the refs demand the stick back. Measure and and the Leafs have a PP to try and tie the game. 2-1 Sens right now. Sens win anyway. Can someone tell me when the last time was, someone got busted for an illegal stick? There was something possibly involving Paul Kariya which sticks out in my head. I might be totally mistaken, but that is jumping out at me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seeinred 1,488 Report post Posted March 10, 2009 Great call to have his stick checked. Those last 2 minutes were one of the only times I've ever wanted to Leafs to win I think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19Hockeytown5 0 Report post Posted March 10, 2009 "Can someone tell me when the last time was, someone got busted for an illegal stick?" I think Colorado caught Dominik Hasek with one a few seasons ago in the playoffs. OH WAIT Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spyder 0 Report post Posted March 10, 2009 (edited) That was one weird ass looking stick too, he should have gotten an extra 2 minutes for trying to destroy the evidence too. Edited March 10, 2009 by spyder Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miller76 463 Report post Posted March 10, 2009 That was pretty crazy. He totally tried to hide that thing from the ref. Funny. There have been a few measurements. Seems like one per season. The most famous, was the McSorley incident. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thedisappearer 291 Report post Posted March 10, 2009 he should have gotten an extra 2 minutes for trying to destroy the evidence too. This. Dumb ass. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edicius 3,269 Report post Posted March 10, 2009 "Can someone tell me when the last time was, someone got busted for an illegal stick?" I think Colorado caught Dominik Hasek with one a few seasons ago in the playoffs. OH WAIT Priceless when Dom did the whole, "Okay, you've had your fun, now give it back" gesture. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doggy 130 Report post Posted March 10, 2009 Priceless when Dom did the whole, "Okay, you've had your fun, now give it back" gesture. Lol yeah. You pretty much know without measuring the stick if it's illegal or not. Just watch the player's reaction. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seeinred 1,488 Report post Posted March 10, 2009 That was one weird ass looking stick too, he should have gotten an extra 2 minutes for trying to destroy the evidence too. That's pretty much what happens in lacrosse. If you get called for a stick check and pull your strings or slam the head on the ground or step on it, it's an automatic minute, full time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungGuns1340 1 Report post Posted March 10, 2009 I think Colorado caught Dominik Hasek with one a few seasons ago in the playoffs. OH WAIT Thats one of my favorite Hasek moments of all time. Hilarious stuff. Even funnier considering the back story behind it, about Crawford's kid wanting a signed Hasek stick, so Hasek purposely signs and sends him an illegal one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
P. Marlowe 748 Report post Posted March 10, 2009 That was one weird ass looking stick too, he should have gotten an extra 2 minutes for trying to destroy the evidence too. That made him look so guilty that there wasn't really any need to measure his stick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Shoreline Report post Posted March 10, 2009 Damnit I wish I could see more Joe Bowen broadcasts.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jedi 1,865 Report post Posted March 10, 2009 Thats one of my favorite Hasek moments of all time. Hilarious stuff. Even funnier considering the back story behind it, about Crawford's kid wanting a signed Hasek stick, so Hasek purposely signs and sends him an illegal one. That was Bob Hartley, not Crawford. Crawford left Colorado after the 97-98 season after being knocked out by the Oilers in the first round. Though, I agree. Only a coach would take an autographed stick given to his kid and have it measured, just in case he ever needed to use it to his advantage later on... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Never_Retire_Steve 35 Report post Posted March 10, 2009 Spezza should've got an extra 2 minutes for unsportsmanlike. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duck Guy 86 Report post Posted March 10, 2009 (edited) I think it was also ron wilson who caught teemu using a illegal stick once (07 season)... he on stick patrol good for him. Edited March 10, 2009 by Duck Guy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckbags 863 Report post Posted March 10, 2009 I think Ovechkin got busted for a illegal stick last year or the year before !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doggy 130 Report post Posted March 10, 2009 (edited) Thats one of my favorite Hasek moments of all time. Hilarious stuff. Even funnier considering the back story behind it, about Crawford's kid wanting a signed Hasek stick, so Hasek purposely signs and sends him an illegal one. Edit: Missed Jedi's post. Edited March 10, 2009 by Doggy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sixer 37 Report post Posted March 10, 2009 That was one weird ass looking stick too, he should have gotten an extra 2 minutes for trying to destroy the evidence too. Absolutely, what an idiot, who are you trying to fool. We have HD cameras these days Spezza! Just fess up instead of trying to trick us all with your magically disappearing stick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norrisnick 1 Report post Posted March 10, 2009 The best is Ilya Kovalchuk getting busted with the illegal stick. Going to the box with some jobber's stick because he had no legal ones. Then promptly scoring as he gets out and showing off the stick to the opposition as he skates back to the bench. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hillbillywingsfan 792 Report post Posted March 10, 2009 so im still trying to fig out the "Spezza gets done for an illegal stick" what was he doing that hes done with? i don't get it. spezza gets done? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doggy 130 Report post Posted March 10, 2009 so im still trying to fig out the "Spezza gets done for an illegal stick" what was he doing that hes done with? i don't get it. spezza gets done? Sorry. I guess it's an Australian term. I'll try to keep them to a minimum. In this context, it's another word for "busted". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted March 10, 2009 I originally read the title as "Spezza gets done with an illegal stick". I wasn't sure I wanted to read about that, but I just had to find out if the legality of the stick really mattered in that case. Stupid move all around by Spezza. You've got to know your stick is illegal. Why even try? Why risk getting a penalty or a goal disallowed? It's really not fair to your teammates. Then to try and destroy it? Stupid. If you need an illegal stick to score, you don't belong in the pros. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hillbillywingsfan 792 Report post Posted March 10, 2009 Sorry. I guess it's an Australian term. I'll try to keep them to a minimum. In this context, it's another word for "busted". well you have to remember i am from tennessee....we don't even speak real engrish. hahahahahah Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
