atodaso 279 Report post Posted February 12, 2011 IMHO, the more Wings fans on this board that also have played hockey is a bonus. Those kinds of fans are hard to find. I swear that 75-80% of american hockey fans haven't even skated. i fixed that for you. 1 Vladifan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matt198913 932 Report post Posted February 12, 2011 MUCH BETTER.... Good work Bab's Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted February 12, 2011 i fixed that for you. Plenty of American hockey fans have played hockey at some level, even if just for fun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightfall 871 Report post Posted February 12, 2011 I've played hockey and stuff like that is going to happen, although I agree that any time that a puck deflects off an official that leads to a scoring chance, the play should be halted. Since we are talking about changing the way things are happening on the ice when it comes to officials..... I think they should have one less official on the ice and more above the boards standing there watching the play. In my experience, the worst place to observe the play is on the ice. The best place to observe it is standing on high, watching from a protected area. They looked at this in the NHL Combines and it was successful. They really should think about doing this. I just don't see things changing like this. I have only reffed USA Hockey for a couple years now, and after 100+ games, I haven't had a puck go off of me and to a player who scores. If it does though, you can bet I would feel terrible about it as most refs would. i fixed that for you. I actually agree with you on that. Most Canadian fans are quite the hockey enthusiasts. 1 Vladifan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
26point2 203 Report post Posted February 12, 2011 That beaver/Bridgestone commercial is pretty funny. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Electrophile 3,554 Report post Posted February 12, 2011 I didn't know in order to be a hockey fan, you have to either know how to skate or have played hockey. I guess I can't be a hockey fan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted February 12, 2011 Everyone just calm down. I'm a guy who's played alot of hockey, but just because I have doesnt make my opinion better then anyone elses. Wings are winning, lets just all get along and stop arguing until the next time the Wings play s***ty 1 Vladifan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clearlybetter11 18 Report post Posted February 12, 2011 keep your head up out there guys its going to get chippy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted February 12, 2011 Since we are talking about changing the way things are happening on the ice when it comes to officials..... I think they should have one less official on the ice and more above the boards standing there watching the play. In my experience, the worst place to observe the play is on the ice. The best place to observe it is standing on high, watching from a protected area. They looked at this in the NHL Combines and it was successful. They really should think about doing this. I just don't see things changing like this. I have only reffed USA Hockey for a couple years now, and after 100+ games, I haven't had a puck go off of me and to a player who scores. If it does though, you can bet I would feel terrible about it as most refs would. I still remember from 2003 - Wings and Canucks, Detroit clinging to a 3-2 lead with less than a minute left, and a Vancouver defenseman's shot hits the skake of Don Van Massenhoven right to Marcus Naslund who promptly tied it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightfall 871 Report post Posted February 12, 2011 I can skate, it's the stopping that gets me. I'm like the kid from the Mighty Ducks movie and have to either run into the boards if I'm outside or run into my wife if we are outside. She's not a big fan of my skating skills Dang, who was that player? That was funny. I remember seeing that movie back in the day and wondering how the heck that was possible. Then I really started skating out and figured it out for myself, its quite easy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
legaleaglewingsfan 75 Report post Posted February 12, 2011 (edited) I really am not sure what I like more CBJ beating Col or NYI skunking Pit. Looks like the CBJ game is chippy Edited February 12, 2011 by legaleaglewingsfan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted February 12, 2011 Game is going to get chippy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightfall 871 Report post Posted February 12, 2011 I still remember from 2003 - Wings and Canucks, Detroit clinging to a 3-2 lead with less than a minute left, and a Vancouver defenseman's shot hits the skake of Don Van Massenhoven right to Marcus Naslund who promptly tied it. Knowing my luck, that will happen to me when I ref the finals in some Midget Travel tournament in Chicago or something after I get 4-5 years of experience. That would be just horrible, but its the way the game is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jusek 437 Report post Posted February 12, 2011 Hank with 1 goal and 2 assists so far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted February 12, 2011 Game is going to get chippy. No doubt, I wouldnt mind seeing some fights. Just no Datsyuk, Zetterberg or Lidstrom. Everyone else can be as chipp as possible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SaCkaveli20 275 Report post Posted February 12, 2011 Isles are spanking Pens 7-2. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted February 12, 2011 I'm very pleased with this game so far. Hank with 1 goal and 2 assists so far. Only bad thing is that it was his first in 12. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carman 387 Report post Posted February 12, 2011 Isles are spanking Pens 7-2. Have you seen the Pens roster? Pascal Dupuis-Jordan Staal-Tyler Kennedy Mike Rupp-Max Talbot-Chris Conner Brett Sterling-Joe Vitale-Eric Tangradi Ryan Craig-Craig Adams-Nick Johnson Brooks Orpik-Kris Letang Paul Martin-Zbynek Michalek Alex Goligoski-Deryk Engellend I'm surprised they have even kept in the playoffs, not to mention be in the top of the division. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
atodaso 279 Report post Posted February 12, 2011 Plenty of American hockey fans have played hockey at some level, even if just for fun. lol i know. i didn't mean to insult the americans who have played. but you can't put all hockey fans in one group. also, not all american fans should be grouped together. hockey fans from states like michigan, minnesota, wisconsin, etc. are not the same as hockey fans from say, california or florida. as far as canada is concerned, in all honesty, among hockey fans the number that have never skated/played is probably less than 5%. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SidAbelsSon 50 Report post Posted February 12, 2011 Welcome to the boards! Should your username be 'Master of Sarcasm' with that first post? Sorry about the sarcasm, I believe it's genetic. I've been watching the Wings since the mid 50's (thats 1950's) and have seen them during the good the bad and the ugly. As poorly as they have played lately, they are still light years ahead of the ugly. 1 Vladifan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest scottj Report post Posted February 12, 2011 I still remember from 2003 - Wings and Canucks, Detroit clinging to a 3-2 lead with less than a minute left, and a Vancouver defenseman's shot hits the skake of Don Van Massenhoven right to Marcus Naslund who promptly tied it. Im still kinda upset w the situation in last years olympics where the puck hit the refs skate and crosby got it for the game winning goal. I can't.blame the goal on the ref but it could have been a completely different outcome... oh well they played better anyways Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
26point2 203 Report post Posted February 12, 2011 Isles are spanking Pens 7-2. 8-2 now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted February 12, 2011 Sorry about the sarcasm, I believe it's genetic. I've been watching the Wings since the mid 50's (thats 1950's) and have seen them during the good the bad and the ugly. As poorly as they have played lately, they are still light years ahead of the ugly. This. Many of us weren't alive during the Dead Wings era. 1 Vladifan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
atodaso 279 Report post Posted February 12, 2011 8-2 now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
commadore183 103 Report post Posted February 12, 2011 4rd on! The food is short and the beer is shorter, but the air raid is about over, Wings! Hold on! (Seriously, this reverse psychology rulez!1!) 1 Vladifan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
