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Hockey players do everything short of make sweet, metallic love to the Stanley Cup in the weeks that follow the finals, and apparently Mario Lemieux and the Penguins are no exception. These pictures come from a Stanley Cup party at Mario Lemiuex’s fantastic house, with a tiny pool. I understand the team was almost bankrupt a few years back, but now that the team is back on it’s feet he should probably spring for a pool that can hold more than 9 people:
I’m just surpised they weren’t using it as a kickboard in team swimming competitions. I guess this sort of celebration isn’t that out of the ordinary. I heard last week that Trevor Ariza was using the Larry O’Brien trophy to go oppo at the softball batting cage. And of course, who could forget those tense hours waiting for Casey Hampton to emerge from the bathroom after he accidentally ate the Vince Lombardi trophy Carry on Mario, I apologize.
Sather is submitting that the Rangers should receive the 17th selection in the second round of June’s draft as compensation for losing Cherepanov, the 17th overall selection in the 2006 Draft who died in Russia on Oct. 13 while playing for Omsk.
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The NHL season began last night in Prague as the Senators beat the Penguins and the Rangers topped Tampa Bay. I could break down what to expect in this NHL season (poorly) and let you know that the Red Wings are destined to repeat, but you probably don’t care about my opinion. In fact, I’m not even sure that I care about my opinion. So, I’ll save you all the words and instead pick the NHL winners and losers this season by the attractiveness of their Ice Girls.
Chicago Blackhawks – Ice Crew - The Blackhawks have a city and metropolitan area of around 10 million people from which to draw, so I would expect this squad to impress.
(Top) – Jenna, Ashley L. (Bottom) -Ashley G., Jennie
Columbus Blue Jackets – Power Patrol – To begin with, they don’t have any pictures on their site of any of their beautiful ladies. I was forced to do more research and find some pics from last year.
Dallas Stars – Ice Girls – Wow. Wow. Wow. I think we may have found our Western Conference Champion.
LA Kings – Ice Crew – This is the Ice Girls inaugural season and they only recently held tryouts. Even though they are young, these ladies are making a run at the Laker GIrls. Plus their lack of clothing in a cold environment yield fantastic unintended, or maybe intended, consequences.
The Rangers refuse to field an Ice Girl squad and in lieu of an Ice Girl team Ottawa trots out this horrifying monster, seemingly to frighten the fans into cheering.
Philadelphia Fylers – Delta Dental Ice Girls -
and my favorites:
Chrissy and Lisa
Phoenix Coyote- Pack Entertainment Team -
Pittsburgh Penguins – No chance with or without Sydney Crosby without an Ice Crew. Same goes for the San Jose Sharks.
Despite this page, there is no visual evidence that the St. Louis Blues Ice Girls actually exist.
The Maple Leafs have their tradition and scrupples for not trotting beautiful women out on the ice to get fans excited, but they also no chance of winning this year, or any year since 1967.
No dance team for the Washington Capitals. All they really need to do is show all the girls in Washington the picture below and I imagine all the hotties would flock to the stadium to get a piece.
Now its time to pick a winner. In this writers humble opinion, this comes down to two teams, and conveniently, they are in different conferences. The Dallas Stars will meet the Carolina Hurricanes in the Stanley Cups finals. On the strength of a boat tour / photo shoot, the Dallas Stars Ice Crew were able to show me more, and therefor they will walk away with the Stanley Cup. Congratulations to the Ice Crew and Mike Madano, who can finally win a Stanley Cup without 500,000 Buffalo residents claiming he cheated.
So there you have it, we have laid all the evidence in front you. Now its your turn to choose. Who has the hottest dance team, vote in the poll below.
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Anyone who knows hockey knows that Sean Avery is a douche. He has reaffirmed this feeling among NHL fans with these shenanigans.
Okay fine Sean, you were dating Elisha Cuthbert, so you beat me there. BUT, that doesn’t give you license to be the colossal douche that you typical choose to be…okay, maybe it does.
In any event, the NHL has amended their rules to include this screening practice as illegal. Fans are calling this the “Shaun Avery Rule.†This rule is a good start, but I would like to take this opportunity to offer some more new rules, based on the actions of different athletes in different sports, for potential inclusion in the rule book.
NHL:
Patrick Roy Rule: A goalie cannot wear a suit of armor in net. Pads will still be allowed, but no XXXXXXXXXXXXL jerseys and 60 inch pads. Let’s remember people enjoy when the pucks goes in the net. Actually, they stand up and cheer when it happens, which I believe is a sign of their approval.
The Chris Chelios Rule: All teams must employ a minimum of five American hockey players. I don’t care if they can’t skate, or play the game at a high level, as long as you choose to play your game in our country, you must support our economy.
NFL:
Mike Nolan Rule: All coaches must dress in a coat and tails. Unless otherwise instructed, NFL coaches should assume that all NFL games are a black tie event. In fact, coaches should have to bring at least four changes of clothing and change, in Quick Change fashion, in between quarters.
Wes Welker Rule: At the penalty of tarring and feathering, no announcer is allowed to refer to a productive white receiver as a hard worker, student of the game, or good route runner without also recognizing that said white wide could, potentially, be fast. The result of this rule is to force announcers to actually watch a white wide receiver play before they determine that he is not fast and therefore can only get by based on his hard work, knowledge of the game, and route running ability.
NBA:
Rasheed Wallace Rule: After a bad call, if you make a face that would normally represent a death in the family or your dog being stabbed, you are immediately suspended for 20 games.(I love you Rasheed)
Robert Swift Rule: No NBA team is allowed to draft a center in first round if they cannot figure out adjectives other than: A legit 7-footer, long, good athlete for his size, to describe him. I am certain that the player in question will never a good player if no actual basketball attributes are used in his scouting report. (Editor’s Note: The rule narrowly missed being called the Mohamed Sene Rule)
MLB:
Ray King Rule: Before the season begins, each player must take a BMI test. Anyone over 30 (considered obese) will be given a one month probationary period to lower their weight. If they can’t get it under 30, they are immediately cut. You are a professional athlete Ray, start acting like it.
Ken Griffey Jr. Rule – Every player is required to stretch for at least 30 minutes before the game, and two minutes in between innings. For a sport that is about as physical a pillow fight, players seem to go down with strained quadriceps and hamstrings every four or five minutes. I think 96 percent of the Detroit Tigers roster has some form of leg muscle strain. Can we get a trainer that passed seventh grade gym for god’s sake? Mr. Curry, aside from making sure everyone was lathering properly in the showers, made sure we stretched for 20 minutes before we played dodge ball or archery or other, equal lame games.
College Basketball:
The Toby Bailey Rule: An independent panel will be formed to asses when a player has reached their eligibility limit. Toby Bailey may have played college basketball for 13 years. When more than half of the seven person panel utters the phrase, “hasn’t that guy been around for 10 years?â€, that player is immediately stripped of their eligibility (And their dignity).
College Football:
The Joe Paterno Rule: Every school in Divison I, must have a coach over the age of 75. They add color and flavor to the game, not to mention, they would replace the greasy, used-car salesmen that currently populate the coaching ranks. If this rule is instituted, each broadcast would contain several, “The last time (Blank) wasn’t coach of the Southern Miss Golden Eagles, J. Edgar Hoover was the cross-dressing director of the FBI.â€
I would like all of these rules instituted by the end of the week. You will thank me later.
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Even if you are not a hockey fan, you have to be impressed by the year that Alexander Ovechkin is having. He has 63 goals through 80 games, and he is the first player since Mario Lemieux and Jarmoir Jagr scored 69 and 62 goals respectively in 1995-1996.
Most hockey fans know that Wayne Gretzky holds the single season goal record with 92 in one season. You probably also know that the record was accomplished in a time when scoring in the NHL was much higher than its present levels.
In 1981-1982, NHL teams scored the second most goals per game in league history, with 8.02. This year, the NHL is only averaging 5.59 goals game. Clearly, 63 goals in 2007-2008 is more impressive than it would have been in 81-82.
44.3% more goals were scored per game were scored in 81-82 than are scored in 07-08. So, it is reasonable to assume that if we had an 81-82 scoring rate in 07-08, Ovechkin could light the lamp around 44.3% more. Let’s take a look at what would happen if we adjust for deflation, or the defense oriented NHL.
A. Ovechkin – 63 goals X 1.434 = 90.3 goals
If Alex were to score two goals in the next two games, his adjusted total of 93.2 would be better than Wayne Gretzky’s 81-81 total of 92 goals.
Let’s take a look at the best adjusted totals of all-time:
1. Brett Hull – 86 goals in 90-91 (6.91 goals per game) = 99.8 g
2. Wayne Gretzky – 92 goals in 81-82 = 92
3. Mario Lemiuex – 85 goals in 88-89 (7.48 goals per game) = 91.1 g
4. Alexander Ovechkin – 63 goals in 07-08 (5.59 goals/game) = 90.3 g
5. Mario Lemiuex – 69 goals in 95-96 (62.9 goals/game) = 87.9 g
With two more goals, Alex moves into second place, which would an amazing accomplishment in only his third season. Even in you aren’t a hockey fan, you just have to respect how good this guy really is:
