grimace1970 81 Report post Posted February 10, 2012 Holmstrom reaches 1,000 games the hard way Didn't see this posted. Drapes' "I'm in the coaches' dog yard" story is just funny. 1 Majsheppard reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esteef 2,679 Report post Posted February 10, 2012 esteef 5 DatsyukianDangles122, Motown4013, Detroit \# 1 Fan and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Wings Addict 787 Report post Posted February 10, 2012 I remember those days of Scotty riding Homer. The things is though that with Homer it really worked. During the 97-98 season I vaguely remember him securing 12-15 straight games after a really good performance against Montreal with the Holmstrom-Yzerman-McCarty line. I could just be making that up but I do remember something like that along those shades of memory. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grimace1970 81 Report post Posted February 10, 2012 Scotty Bowman once asked Tomas Holmstrom why he chose to wear No. 96. “That's the year I came here from Sweden,'' Holmstrom said. “We'll, you should have picked 98,'' Bowman told him, “because that's the year you're going back.'' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sleepwalker 512 Report post Posted February 10, 2012 (edited) The hardest fought 1000 games by a player likely in NHL history. The Demolition Man is a true warrior. Edited February 10, 2012 by sleepwalker 5 Wings_Rule_1010, LidsFan, Hockeymom1960 and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted February 10, 2012 We always lement about the lack of grit and toughness on this team, no one is tougher than the Demolition Man. Congrats Homer!!!! You're in rare company. 3 DatsyukianDangles122, Hockeymom1960 and LidsFan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dat's sick 1,002 Report post Posted February 10, 2012 Great article. Homer has to play another season, 24/7 would just not be the same without him. Congrats Homer on reaching 1000 games! I'd love to hear Scotty's opinion about the guy now :lol Have to post my favorite Red Wings goal from this season, simply a beautiful play and finish by Homer: Also, the 1st goal from this amazing game. Has to be one of his best deflections ever, right? : 1 Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeymom1960 5,107 Report post Posted February 10, 2012 My favorite Wing! Congrats Homer!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Wings Addict 787 Report post Posted February 10, 2012 Also, the 1st goal from this amazing game. Has to be one of his best deflections ever, right? : Homer deserves a top ten deflection goals compilation. I would make one myself if I had the access to the archives. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Wings Addict 787 Report post Posted February 11, 2012 Oh yeah this was hilarious. 0:43 seconds in... 6 55fan, dat's sick, hillbillywingsfan and 3 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest irishock Report post Posted February 11, 2012 Sadly I don't think Homer will play next season. If the Wings had to pick between Bertuzzi and Holmstrom, they'd pick Bertuzzi, no question. 1 Heroes of Hockeytown reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nev 1,085 Report post Posted February 11, 2012 Wow, only the 6th Wing to play 1000 games? Impressive achievement for a guy who can't skate, can't stickhandle and can't shoot An absolute warrior and a unique player. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
achildr1 255 Report post Posted February 11, 2012 (edited) Scotty Bowman once asked Tomas Holmstrom why he chose to wear No. 96. “That's the year I came here from Sweden,'' Holmstrom said. “We'll, you should have picked 98,'' Bowman told him, “because that's the year you're going back.'' LMBO. I'm proud to say that my first NHL game was the game Homer scored his first NHL goal. I believe it was November 1996, 5-1 win over the Sharks. The goal was originally given to Doug Brown. I was 10. My second, and only other game that season, was Federov's 5 goal game against Washington. Good times! Edited February 11, 2012 by achildr1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nev 1,085 Report post Posted February 11, 2012 Homers present from the team 1 hooon reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeymom1960 5,107 Report post Posted February 11, 2012 Homers present from the team I heard Zetterberg rode out on it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolverine1817 55 Report post Posted February 11, 2012 It's funny how tough Holmstrom is when he looks like he should be the team's water boy lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hell Toupee 21 Report post Posted February 12, 2012 The term Dog yard is truly Swenglish. That's a swedish expression that he just translated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chances14 227 Report post Posted February 12, 2012 here's video of holmstrom receiving the snowmobile Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hatchet Barry 71 Report post Posted February 12, 2012 Legend. 1 Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
