Jade Nicole and Joffrey Lupul
Joffrey Lupul, you are one lucky son of a b. I heard this one flying around a couple of days ago (maybe it was only yesterday, but whatever) and all I can think is how lucky Lupul is to have hooked up with Jade Nicole.
Who is she? None other than the Playboy Playmate of the Year (what year I don’t know, but she can have it every year).
Both of them are Canadian, but I think it’s unlikely that they’ll actually live here. Lupul is a SoCal hockey player, and Jade isn’t necessarily tied to a certain area so I assume they are going to stick to the warm climate.
Too bad for that snowman…
#yyc4haiti
If you haven’t been following along on twitter, this is just a reminder that #yyc4haiti is on January 28th, 2010, 5:30pm, at Flames Central in Calgary, AB.
This event features a silent auction and fundraiser with all profit going towards the Canadian Red Cross Haiti Relief. Be sure to follow @yyc4haiti on Twitter for more information! Oh yeah, for those that care this event has also been officially endorsed by Twitter as an official Tweetup!
Now you’re asking what this has to do with hockey? Well, #1 it’s at Flames Central, and #2 there are a lot of hockey related items up for bid in the silent auction. Check out this list on their site.
Unfortunately I won’t be able to make the event, but I’m pretty sure that someone will keep me updated either via Twitter or bbm. Enjoy!
Paulina Gretzky is a Smokeshow!
Just got an email from someone who wishes to remain anonymous, but wanted to share this gallery of Paulina Gretzky with everyone. I hadn’t paid much attention to her since I saw her sing at a CBC thing at Skyreach before the Heritage Classic in 2003, but HOLY she has sure developed into a smokeshow! Yes, that means hottie. Anyway, check out the gallery for more of Wayne Gretzky Janet Jones’ sexy daughter.
Ever heard of Tri-Polar?
If tri-polar hasn’t been invented yet, I think I found the person you’re going to see in the dictionary once this word gets published. You’re all familiar with Psycho Lady Hockey, but are you aware that there are now three versions of her? And they all talk to each other on Twitter? Ladies and gentlemen, let’s get ready to meet out contestants!
In the first corner we have the original Psycho Lady Hockey who has continued to take the hockey world (yes both online and offline) by storm. Some people call her a fraud and just a puck bunny, but come on people, she definitely has some serious brand power!
In the next corner we have Psycho Bambi, self described as, “I’m the fun and OBVIOUSLY way hotter side of @PsychoPuckLady. Don’t worry, I also like hockey.” She also appears to have a thing for Burberry if anyone is sending gifts in her direction.
And finally we have Psycho Carmen who is summed up as, “I’m where @PsychoPuckLady gets her crazy from. I don’t think there’s anything wrong with having split personalities. We’re Geminis after all!” Looks like a feisty ginger!
Anyway if you’re looking for an entertaining twitter timeline, be sure to follow all three of them and watch as the conversation flips back and forth. And while we’re here, anyone care to chime in with their favourite?
Patrice Cormier Suspension
Word finally came down today about what the QMJHL was going to do with Patrice Cormier, and I have to say that I’m pretty happy with the decision. Cormier has been suspended for the remainder of the regular season and the playoffs (no mention of the Memorial Cup, but are they even going there?). I would have preferred a lifetime ban from junior hockey in Canada but that may have just expedited his trip to the NHL/AHL.
Now that the Q has taken care of their end, it’s going to be up to the authorities in Quebec to decide if there will be any criminal proceedings against Cormier for his vicious elbow that caused quite a bit of damage. Let’s examine the Criminal Code of Canada, shall we?
Aggravated Assault – 268. (1) Every one commits an aggravated assault who wounds, maims, disfigures or endangers the life of the complainant.
(2) Every one who commits an aggravated assault is guilty of an indictable offence and liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding fourteen years.
Assault Cause Bodily Harm – 269 Every one who unlawfully causes bodily harm to any person is guilty of
(a) an indictable offence and liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding ten years; or
(b) an offence punishable on summary conviction and liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding eighteen months.
I haven’t fully made up my mind when it comes down to what would be an appropriate charge to be laid, but I am leaning towards the two above, and more towards aggravated assault. If this does go ahead, and they go with a single count of assault it will be an injustice that won’t make people on any end happy. How so? So a guy sucker punches a guy in the bar and knocks out a tooth, he will get Assault BH. A hockey player causes this much damage? Yeah, they aren’t even on the same scale, so thats why I say it has to be at least the bodily harm section.
Alternatively when you read the aggravated assault section you see that it says “endangers the life of the complainant.” Could this not be seen in that light? I’ve seen quotes from Cormier about it being an accident and just a twitch or some garbage like that, but you can’t fool me, and I’m sure that you aren’t going to be able to fool the authorities involved in this investigation. You had clear intent to cause serious injury to the complainant. You also have a history of similar hits, albeit this one being the most vicious and blatant offence.
No matter which way this problem is dealt with there will be people angry with how it pans out. You now have a good idea of where I stand on this whole issue.
Hockey Fighting Babies
Nuff said…
Cam Janssen Smokes Carey Price
I had to look twice the first time I saw this… was that just a goalie?! And he didn’t go down like a soccer player that had been farted on by an opponent? Kudos to you Price for taking that hit from Janssen and not being a giant pussy about it.
Patrice Cormier’s Dirty Hit
So here I am sitting at Original Joe’s trying to enjoy a healthy plate of nachos, wings, and some kind of beer that was on sale when the whole place pretty much gasps when this ‘highlight’ hit the screens. If you haven’t seen it yet, and people twitching bothers you then maybe don’t watch this and instead read my play by play:
Play is coming up the ice… Cormier comes off the bench and skates out there like he wants to kill someone… Cormier lays a vicious elbow on the head of opposing player, knocking him out and sending him into some kind of seizure… players rush him off the ice on the stretcher.
Now what is going to happen to this guy? Just a once off you think?
Just under a month ago at the World Junior Hockey Championships, Cormier was up to the same thing. And listen to that douchebag McGuire, “That was a lot of elbow! huh huh huh haha!”
I don’t know what penalty will come down for this ass clown, but whatever it is I think it has to be AT LEAST on par with what Michael Liambas got for his hit on Ben Fanelli earlier this season in the Ontario Hockey League. Though, with Cormier being the captain of the juniors this year, I think that it’s likely that politics will play a huge role in this guy’s future. He’s a star, he’s a leader, HE IS FUCKING CHEAP! I don’t care who you are, when you go out with pure intent to injure like that, AND SHOW A PATTERN OF SUCH BEHAVIOR, you are DONE in my book.
Yes, I am wound up…
Alexandre Burrows is on FIRE!
Man is Alexandre Burrows ever on a tear right now. Two tricks in two consecutive games and you can’t help but feel good for the guy. I don’t care if the Canucks aren’t your team, or if you aren’t a fan of French Canadians, or even guys that wear #14, you have to be happy for him. He is one of those players that truly enjoys playing the game and plays it well. You’re right that he is no comparison to Alexander Ovechkin but still, two tricks in two consecutive games is still pretty kick ass. No, not even kick ass… it’s F’N AWESOME!
Team USA Wins Gold!
Congratulations to Team USA for winning the gold medal at the 2010 World Junior Hockey Championships. I know most people in Canada are disappointed today, and I’m not going to lie by saying that I’m not even just a little bit, but I do have to say that I’m happy for the Americans and their victory. You always want the best pegged against the best right? That is what we had in this final, which was a mother effin whopper of a game, and team USA was the one to survive the Canadian comeback and take the game 6-5 in OT.
I didn’t write anything during this tournament because I was basically sitting there jaw on the floor watching these kids play their hearts out. This is by far the best hockey of the year (save for a few playoff games that can get pretty heated), and I’m already anticipating next years tournament in Buffalo. It is in Buffalo right?
Anyway back to the regular season of the NHL for a few weeks until the Olympics… oh MAN that is going to be a beauty!
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