Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted January 27, 2011 (edited) do you guys in the states not use Paddy as a nickname for Patrick!? Too many syllables. In the States we shorten everything down to as few syllables as we can. Patrick is shortened to Pat. Edited January 27, 2011 by Konnan511 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FifeHockeyNut 57 Report post Posted January 27, 2011 Too many syllables. In the States we shorten everything down to as few syllables as we can. Patrick is shortened to Pat. Haha, it's the opposite here I have an aunt called Janet but everyone calls her Jennifer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dropkickshanahans 463 Report post Posted January 27, 2011 This thread has my approval. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanDer 58 Report post Posted January 27, 2011 Too many syllables. In the States we shorten everything down to as few syllables as we can. Patrick is shortened to Pat. My Dad is called Patrick, some people call him Paddy but most call him Pat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frozen-Man 144 Report post Posted January 27, 2011 In Scotland we would use Paddy just for Patrick anyway, nothing to do with being Irish. Not sure if that is relevant to the discussion just wanted to join in lol. Huh, I didn't know that. Learn something new every day. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,916 Report post Posted January 27, 2011 My Dad is called Patrick, some people call him Paddy but most call him Pat Isn't the correct Irish name for Patrick, Padrid or Padric? But ya, here in the NAU we use Patty, and trust me,I know how much real Irish folks hate the term St. Patty's Day! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted January 27, 2011 Isn't the correct Irish name for Patrick, Padrid or Padric? But ya, here in the NAU we use Patty, and trust me,I know how much real Irish folks hate the term St. Patty's Day! Fact. 1 IrishWing19 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newfy 695 Report post Posted January 27, 2011 Don't you have any Irish in you? Yeah but Newfies have their own culture and stuff, obviously a lot of Irish ancestory but very different in a lot of ways, people often think a newfie is the same thing as an irishman which is not the case Newfies drink screech (that'll put hair on your chest) not whiskey... this is probably the biggest difference Newfies play accordians too. Other then that its kinda close haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick Zombos Ghost 82 Report post Posted January 27, 2011 Thats why we have "Danny" Cleary. Grown man requesting to go by Danny Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HankthaTank 1,100 Report post Posted January 27, 2011 (edited) Grown man requesting to go by Danny IF there was one that could pull it off its this monster... Edited January 27, 2011 by HankthaTank Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,916 Report post Posted January 27, 2011 Thats why we have "Danny" Cleary. Grown man requesting to go by Danny I absolutely HATE that! I though Daniel Cleary was weird sounding, but Danny reminds me of little Ronnie Howard.... I also HATE Bill Clements, Nicky Lidstrom, thank God that jackass is off the air! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HankthaTank 1,100 Report post Posted January 27, 2011 (edited) I absolutely HATE that! I though Daniel Cleary was weird sounding, but Danny reminds me of little Ronnie Howard.... I also HATE Bill Clements, Nicky Lidstrom, thank God that jackass is off the air! Edited January 27, 2011 by HankthaTank 1 Konnan511 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanDer 58 Report post Posted January 27, 2011 Isn't the correct Irish name for Patrick, Padrid or Padric? But ya, here in the NAU we use Patty, and trust me,I know how much real Irish folks hate the term St. Patty's Day! To be honest I never heard of Padrid or Padric. Maybe you mean Padraig?? and I hate the term St. Patty's Day!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HOCKEY MATTERS 167 Report post Posted January 27, 2011 (edited) I thought Patric was Porric in Irish. Or Porric is Patric in American. Edited January 27, 2011 by HOCKEY MATTERS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,916 Report post Posted January 27, 2011 (edited) IF there was one that could pull it off its this monster... it's UNCANNY! Willie Cleary! Edited January 27, 2011 by LeftWinger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick Zombos Ghost 82 Report post Posted January 27, 2011 I absolutely HATE that! I though Daniel Cleary was weird sounding, but Danny reminds me of little Ronnie Howard.... I also HATE Bill Clements, Nicky Lidstrom, thank God that jackass is off the air! I think you mean Nicky Li*N*dstrom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,916 Report post Posted January 27, 2011 (edited) I think you mean Nicky Li*N*dstrom Oh yea! I was so disgusted by Nicky, that I forgot about the N... Edited January 27, 2011 by LeftWinger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted January 27, 2011 Yeah but Newfies have their own culture and stuff, obviously a lot of Irish ancestory but very different in a lot of ways, people often think a newfie is the same thing as an irishman which is not the case Newfies drink screech (that'll put hair on your chest) not whiskey... this is probably the biggest difference Newfies play accordians too. Other then that its kinda close haha I'm so glad theres another goon slappie on here that's a newfie, it's refreshing I'd say the Screech is the biggest difference, wont see an Irishman putting that anywhere near his mouth, thats for damn sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,916 Report post Posted January 28, 2011 (edited) I'm so glad theres another goon slappie on here that's a newfie, it's refreshing I'd say the Screech is the biggest difference, wont see an Irishman putting that anywhere near his mouth, thats for damn sure. ...I don't think ANY nationality should be putting that anywhere near his mouth! Edited January 28, 2011 by LeftWinger 1 55fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newfy 695 Report post Posted January 28, 2011 (edited) ...I don't think ANY nationality should be putting that anywhere near his mouth! Haha well if theres any nationality that could stomach it, its a newfie. I mean, you gotta stay warm on a fishing boat somehow right? Edited January 28, 2011 by newfy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shady Ultima 40 Report post Posted January 28, 2011 I can almost guarantee Eaves isn't Irish. He doesn't look Irish, and Eaves isn't an Irish last name. I believe that Eaves is of Irish decent. I think English is the other, but I'm not sure. do you guys in the states not use Paddy as a nickname for Patrick!? I believe I can answer this quite nicely. As Patrick is my name, I hate being called Paddy, Patty, Pat or any for of short forms, because they are more commonly used for Patricia. Especially Paddy or Patty, they're a more feminine name in Canada and America. Isn't the correct Irish name for Patrick, Padrid or Padric? But ya, here in the NAU we use Patty, and trust me,I know how much real Irish folks hate the term St. Patty's Day! To be honest I never heard of Padrid or Padric. Maybe you mean Padraig?? and I hate the term St. Patty's Day!! This here answers the question. The Irish and Scottish name was original Padraig, each had a bit different pronunciation though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted January 28, 2011 I nominate Hudler to be the designated Irishmen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,789 Report post Posted January 28, 2011 (edited) The Wings may be the only team in hockey that doesn't even have a French Canadian. I don't think we've had one since Dandenault. At least not long term. That would be more of a shocker than not having an Irishman. Edited January 28, 2011 by GMRwings1983 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick Zombos Ghost 82 Report post Posted January 28, 2011 Get Owen Nolan out of the Swiss league. if i remember correctly he is the only NHL player actually born in Ireland. Of course the Islanders would claim off waivers though.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FifeHockeyNut 57 Report post Posted January 28, 2011 Get Owen Nolan out of the Swiss league. if i remember correctly he is the only NHL player actually born in Ireland. Of course the Islanders would claim off waivers though.... Yeah Nolan is from Belfast in Northern Ireland. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites