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Looking Down
Posted December 30, 2007
So Much for Merry Christmas
Here's what's happened since Justin Peters and Derek Damon were sent back down to the team from the Albany River Rats:
1. Leading scorer Mathieu Melanson sent on loan to the AHL's Manitoba Moose
2. Last Thursday night, defenseman David Cornacchia is arrested for allegedly causing a drunken disturbance on a flight from Toronto to Dallas to meet up with the team for Friday's game in Biloxi, Miss. According to the affidavit, Cornacchia slapped a male flight attendant who wouldn't give him a third drink. He then exposed himself to fellow passengers and head-butted passengers attempting to restrain him. When met by FBI agents at the DFW airport, Cornacchia said he'd had 7-8 drinks that day.
3. Florida blows a 3-1 third period lead on Friday night-- going on to win 5-4 in a shootout to lowly Mississippi -- a gutsy win with a short bench nonetheless.
4. GM Craig Brush holds a press conference regarding the Cornacchia incident. He says Cornacchia will meet the team in Pensacola and will continue to play until Cornacchia is proven guilty.
5. Florida falls 6-5 in overtime to last-place Pensacola on Saturday night. Cornacchia scores a goal. Normally steady Peters gives up six goals in 38 shots. Pensacola gets 21 shots in the third period alone.
6. More shaky information surfaces about Cornacchia -- he is rumored to have broken a nose while drunk at a holiday party, to have shoved his way out of the penalty box early, injuring an off-ice official. Fan club officials say there was an altercation at the party, but that there was no broken nose, and the incident has been greatly exaggerated. As for the penalty box incident, Cornacchia has said it was completely unintentional, and that he was just trying to get back on the ice.
7. Blades get ready to play again vs. Pensacola tonight at 6:05.
Those are the facts. Here's some brief opinion. I honestly don't know what to think about the Cornacchia incident. The affidavit is some pretty juicy reading -- but as no one down here was there to see what really happened, we probably have to take it all with a grain of salt.
As far as the drinking incidents -- well, we all know that the majority of the players (probably the majority of athletes, really) are pretty heavy drinkers. Behavior from these players -- i.e. violence during games, coarse language, questionable treatment and language toward women, immaturity, heavy drinking -- all those things are tolerated among Blades players, because fans admire these players and society in general tends to give athletes a free pass on some things.
Of course this is not every player -- there are notable exceptions. I am generalizing here FYI.
Still, it all has to be a little confusing for a guy like Cornacchia, who gets the biggest cheers when he's beating someone up on the ice and acting like a brute. Granted, for whatever he did on that airplane, Cornacchia has to take personal responsibility.
But in some ways, we as a society and as people involved with the Blades, we might have to take a little responsibility, too. If so many people saw Cornacchia's behavior at a Christmas party -- why didn't anyone say anything? Maybe they did, and I just don't know about it ...
Now, Cornacchia is playing more hockey as his trial awaits. I know athletes are valued #1 for their athletic ability. That's why they're paid, admired, etc. But I'd like to see them valued as people, as well. Maybe the best thing for Cornacchia is to play hockey and get his mind off everything else right now. Maybe the best thing would be immediate alcohol or anger management treatment -- away from the heavy drinking, violent atmosphere of pro hockey.
Honestly, I don't know. I'm glad someone else is making these tough decisions, and not me. My contact with Cornacchia has been nearly 100 percent positive -- so I can't personally vouch for any of the ill behavior others have seen. But there does seem to be a pattern of a young man who might need some help. Hopefully, however it turns out, things get better for him, and for the team in general.
They can't get much worse, to be honest.
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Interesting blog AB. My opinion is that Cornacchia is a human being first and he should go to treatment. First he may actually get some help and second it sure can't hurt for court. Now with that being said, of course the old rule applies, he has to realize that there is a problem and he needs to want to fix it. I would say with the party incident and now the plane incident, treatment should be a top consideration. Next you have to take the team into consideration. A problem like this could very well fester and suck the life right out of the locker room. From what was said on the other blog, Fleming saw his actions at the party and maybe this is something CB was unaware of and I would imagine it is only a matter of time before he does hear about it. Next thing to kick around is, if this did not happen on a plane would we even be discussing it? I think we would throw it around for a day or two and then move on.
#1 Posted by BHF on December 30, 2007 at 3:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)
-- ( IF ) -- Player exposed himself on an airplane turns out to be true------
I'm just to shocked to comment ! ! ! ! !
#2 Posted by WYMAN on December 30, 2007 at 4:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Well Angela I can finally say to you BRAVO on your new blog!! Well written, well said!
As to the Christmas Party incident the coaching staff was there and knew all about what went down. (On going issue for years about wanting to be one of their buddies and still expecting the players to respect him as the head coach, you can't have it both ways) The "bloody nose incident" was after "The Angry Young Man" pulled an earlier temper tantrum ...David Cornacchia has serious "Anger Management Issues" which when liquor is added his personality becomes combustible.
What happened Thursday night was a personal tragedy and in no way represents the Blades Organization BUT how the Blades Organization handles the repercussions is now in question. He should have been suspended until the situation was dealt with (like what was done with the P'Cola players after their incident at The Cottage<--handled properly). This is not a situation of IF he IS guilty but HOW guilty he IS and that makes all the difference. If the ECHL/Blades Organization will up hold a suspension from a college hockey league when a young player makes a minor personal mistake, only possibly causing harm to himself but then lets another player who not only is accused of assaulting people and exposing himself in public but inconveniencing ALL the other passengers on that plane from reaching their finally destination due to his ill behavior then that is where the ECHL/Blades Organization deserves a HUGH BIG BLACK EYE! (for condoning his behavior) Shorthanded bench be damned! The Blades play of late has been so questionable one more player benched would not have had any effect on the outcome of last night's game even thou he scored a goal, if not him then someone else would have.
#3 Posted by IcePrinceMB22 on December 30, 2007 at 4:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)
http://canadianpress.google.com/artic...
#4 Posted by STG on December 30, 2007 at 6:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Question...If next time I am at Germain Arena, if I decided to buy and drink 7 to 8 of those $6.00 beers, and as a result, slapped an usher, head-butted the guy sitting next to me in section 116, and then drop my pants for the crowd, would CB allow me to return to the arena until I was proven guilty in a court of law? Or do you think they would ban me not only from the Blades games, but all events at Germain?
#5 Posted by hambling on December 30, 2007 at 6:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Well Blades are on the ice and it is sad that the focus is still on one team member's action rather than the efforts of the others. I agree with all of you actually, it is a sad incident and it is getting so much play in the media, it is going to be hard for him to turn it around. He does need help and he may want to think about getting it sooner than later if it means that the court might be even a little more lenient. But I am just thankful that I don't have to make those decisions- does he play or not, is he guilty or not, should he be dropped by the league or not. I think most people would say he was a great guy until alcohol was added and I will say AGAIN, I have seen some of the same behavior (although to a much lesser degree) from some nearby fans. I know the debate will continue but I just hope we can focus on the many good actions of the Blades and forget this one bad action of one. He will certainly have to face it in time-even MFH isn't that good.
#6 Posted by luvtheblades on December 30, 2007 at 6:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Yeah!!! WTG Blades 2-0. First Ward and now Bittner. Yeah....
They are really peppering the Ice Pilots with Shots on Goal.
#7 Posted by luvtheblades on December 30, 2007 at 6:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Ham if you turn to the person sitting next to you and "head-butt" them you will be looking at a very nasty divorce...I'm a thinkin'...LOL
Also if you're wearing that "Freakin' Flyer" jersey when you drop your drawers no one would notice cause they would all be laughing at your jersey...hahahaha
BTW: WTG Ward & Bittner!
#8 Posted by IcePrinceMB22 on December 30, 2007 at 6:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Yeah 3-0. Go Guenther. Hopefully they don't blow this in the 3rd like they have done the last two games.
#9 Posted by luvtheblades on December 30, 2007 at 7:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Goodness gracious! 2 quick goals by the Ice Pilots.
#10 Posted by luvtheblades on December 30, 2007 at 7:13 p.m. (Suggest removal)
4-2, wtg Kirk MacDonald
#11 Posted by luvtheblades on December 30, 2007 at 7:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)
SoCo stays hot with a win over Gwinnett, 13 round shoot-out, Josh Johnson with the win.
#12 Posted by Chip on December 30, 2007 at 7:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I think the most important thing to remember is that formal charges haven't even been filed yet. And yes hambling, I would imagine you would not be allowed to go into Germain but I bet Cornacchia won't be allowed on American Airlines either.
#13 Posted by BHF on December 30, 2007 at 8:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Interesting comments to read about Cornachia. I honestly dont know what to say. I have always believed in the innocent untill proven guilty aspect of the law. However It sure seems as though we have a real ugly situation here. It will be real interesting to see how this all plays out for sure. It could define the Blades in the eyes of many. Meanwhile the Blades are holding on to a slim 4-3 lead tonight can we please hold a lead tonight? PLEASE!
Great Blog AB
#14 Posted by flanorm on December 30, 2007 at 8:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Whew, we hold on!
#15 Posted by flanorm on December 30, 2007 at 8:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)
IP - LOL
Of course no one stated that it would be PFrank buying thos 7-8 beers.
#16 Posted by hambling on December 30, 2007 at 8:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)
#78 Posted by BHF on December 30, 2007 at 8:07
I see that Bussy and CSA were not behaving last night.
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None of my posts were removed my dear
#17 Posted by CSA on December 30, 2007 at 8:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Good thing we played the last placed team...
#18 Posted by J_baxter on December 30, 2007 at 8:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Someone send out a search committee to find PFrank and CUBBUC
#19 Posted by CSA on December 30, 2007 at 8:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)
BHF, my point was, how far would CB take the "Innocent until proven guilty" line.
Indeed Cornacia is innocent until proven guilty from a legal standpoint, but there are consequences in other aspects of life, that happen when a person is accused of illegal acts. (fair or not).
#20 Posted by hambling on December 30, 2007 at 8:48 p.m. (Suggest removal)
-- ( IF ) -- Player exposed himself on an airplane turns out to be true------
I'm just to shocked to comment ! ! ! ! !
#2 Posted by WYMAN on December 30, 2007 at
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Sounds like he and Dan Sullivan ought team up and go out on tour:
http://forums.therandirhodesshow.com/...
How ya doing there Wyman?
#21 Posted by CSA on December 30, 2007 at 8:48 p.m. (Suggest removal)
#16 Posted by hambling on December 30, 2007 at
IP - LOL
Of course no one stated that it would be PFrank buying thos 7-8 beers.
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Hammy--check out the link Im gonna provide here
Pay particular attention @ the 22 second mark of the clip and the guy holding the beer and how the scene plays out
Tell me PFrank doesnt come to mind
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3didS...
#22 Posted by CSA on December 30, 2007 at 9:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Hambling PEE FRANK would only pay for one beer. The rest would be "recycled"...
CSA you are the trouble maker, I am the one that always gets caught. Now I left myself open for a comeback lets see if you get it.
We won????? Hooray!!!!
Cornaccia: I wish I could talk about him...
CSA PEE FRANK has a house to himself dont forget. He is probably still trying to figure out why he was cuffed to the bed this morning. LOL
#23 Posted by BUSSYFAN on December 30, 2007 at 9:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Question of the day...
If you were tied to a bed with real handcuffs and the only way out was to bite your hand off so you could escape what would you do...
#24 Posted by BUSSYFAN on December 30, 2007 at 9:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Bussy:
like an altercation in sports, the 2nd one in usually gets the penalty
You got "sucked":
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGw3so...
#25 Posted by CSA on December 30, 2007 at 9:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)
My apologies CSA..this new format confuses me sometimes.
#26 Posted by BHF on December 30, 2007 at 9:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I dont like the header down below there either the BHF.
Kinda falls right in line with the season the locals down there are having
#27 Posted by CSA on December 30, 2007 at 9:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)
CSA, Now I know why you like the Royals...Your kind of entertainment going on in the arena?
At least the "purple" knew how to handle the situation like a Family Friendly hockey team. :>)
And yeah, that guy in the clip does remind you a PFrank (if we could ever get that dead racoon of his head)
#28 Posted by hambling on December 30, 2007 at 10:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Well, congrats Glads folks on a good win tonight. Especially since they were so shorthanded, it's gotta make the win even sweeter. Pilots had 4 games in 5 nights and were gassed. The Blades had a long road trip and looked tired too but that's when the Blades talent prevails.
Well Well, Corny. It's a travisty that the Blades orginazation has not suspended this guy. Everyone has spoken of the Wirll and Lisabeth instance and someone even posted the article on Sullivan. The difference is, these two organizations acted swiftly and decisively, and more appropriately they did the right thing. The Blades orginaization has not. This guy commeted a FEDERAL offense and he's still playing. Lizabeth and Wirll got in a bar fight and Sully dropped his drawers, both are inexcusable offenses and were dealt with.
Im disgusted with the Blades orginization for not doing the right thing and you guys should be too. It's your team and they represent your community.
#29 Posted by seller on December 30, 2007 at 10:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)
CSA considering that was coming from you it was pretty good. Now if that was from say PEE FRANK I would have expected better...
#30 Posted by BUSSYFAN on December 31, 2007 at 12:16 a.m. (Suggest removal)
They can't release Cornacia because they can't find anyone to replace him except maybe a mens league player or a fireman.
#31 Posted by centerice on December 31, 2007 at 12:57 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Let's clarify a few things on Lisabeth, Wirill and Sullivan. P'coal dealt with it terms of dumping the players to another team. Sullivan dropped his pants at a game I believe, was suspended by the league and then his team dumped him. Each team handles their problems different and one way over another does not make one better than the other. Evidently the Blades organization and the PLAYERS feel they should support him at this time and that is what they are going to do. And again, you cannot say there are federal charges against him because NO charges have been filed yet. And the last I heard there has not even been a court date set.
Remember last year when Baum was suspended for racial remarks? As soon as the incident happened, Texas fans started saying and some even said they heard it themselves that Baum dropped the N word. Now after the Blades came back to town, Baum served his suspension what Baum REALLY said came out and it wasn't the N word. Heck you have a hand full of bloggers that was accused of the same thing at a Texas game and that never happened. Until there are formal charges and more information this team is choosing to support the player. They are not taking the dump the player, problem goes away route. Here is an article from P'cola with a quote from Bittner and the players stance.
http://www.pensacolanewsjournal.com/a...
#32 Posted by BHF on December 31, 2007 at 8:44 a.m. (Suggest removal)
SELLAR He might have commited a crime. He has not been charged as far as I know so give him the benefit of the doubt.
BHF do you think everyone is jumping the gun here. LOL
Booze can be just as addictive as drugs. This guy needs help not to be showed out the door so he becomes someone elses problem.
#33 Posted by BUSSYFAN on December 31, 2007 at 2:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Maybe there is a difference between the above mentioned players and Corncacchia. All of the players above were on "company time" if you will. Sullivan and Baum's incidents happened at the arena. Wirll and Lisabeth were on a team road trip. Cornacchia was on his off time. Maybe the team/league can't do anything until this is settled with the Feds. Would the players union allow them to take any action against him?
#34 Posted by STG on December 31, 2007 at 2:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)
NHF based on that article it's only fair that we go after J.B. for sticking up for his teammate. <rolls eyes>
#35 Posted by BUSSYFAN on December 31, 2007 at 2:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Apparently the flight crew and two doctors were treating a passenger that had become unconscious when Cornacchia started to act up. If that's true and he kept the crew from performing their duties I'm not so sure he's going to get off lightly with this.
http://sports.aol.com/fanhouse/2007/1...
#36 Posted by STG on December 31, 2007 at 3:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)
AB
You mentioned:
" As far as the drinking incidents -- well, we all know that the majority of the players (probably the majority of athletes, really) are pretty heavy drinkers. "
I'd tend to disagree since serious athletes realize what alcohol does to their bodies and how it effects peak performance. But you are around these guys so I give you the nod.
"Looking down" well said with the antics and the "lets turn the other cheek" attitude, along with the play lately, Looking Down is so very appropriate.
Very disappointed with the way the Cornacchia situation was handled and the message it sends to the community and to the fans. Bounce him outta here or at the very least suspend him pending an investigation or outcome. Happens to teachers, policemen, etc. I have no tolerance for idiotic and childish behavior.
Very disappointed in Mr. Brush and the coaching staff if they were at the alledged holiday party incident and nothing was done.
My rant is done....Enough said.
Joe
#37 Posted by mrfuni on December 31, 2007 at 4:32 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Shantz sent to the Blades. More Blades news is that they won an early game with yesterday's win.
#38 Posted by BHF on December 31, 2007 at 6:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Here is to hoping all have a healthy, happy and safe New Year.
#39 Posted by BHF on December 31, 2007 at 6:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)
BHF IT'S TIME TO PARTY LIKE A ROCKSTAR!!!!
#40 Posted by BUSSYFAN on December 31, 2007 at 6:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Way to go X-BLADE
http://panthers.nhl.com/team/app/?ser...
#41 Posted by WYMAN on December 31, 2007 at 7:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Best wishes to all you bloggers for a happy, flourishing, rewarding and KC new year ! ! ! ! !
#42 Posted by WYMAN on December 31, 2007 at 9:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Happy New Year to all my Everblades friends.
#43 Posted by StingrayFan on January 1, 2008 at 12:11 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Great OUTDOOR NHL game on Pittsburgh v. Buffalo.
#44 Posted by MFH on January 1, 2008 at 1:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Let's Go Pens!!
#45 Posted by BRBlades on January 1, 2008 at 1:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Watching the "Winter Classic" brings back a lot of fun memories of pick-up hockey on the frozen lake at the local park with red noses, cold toes and numb fingers BUT damn it was fun! Played till it was so dark you couldn't see the puck on the ice!(remember the neon puck...hahaha)
What a great game! 72,000 people now that's a hockey game! LOL
Hope the Blades win tonight's game and it be a good start to the '08 part of the 07/08 season...Let's Go Blades!
#46 Posted by IcePrinceMB22 on January 1, 2008 at 3:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Chris,
You forget to mention the RUMPLEMINTZ that was in your flask....
#47 Posted by MFH on January 1, 2008 at 5:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)
IP - Played until after dark?...You Dirty Stay-Out.
I remember a few days on the frozen lake, but more days playing street hockey...anytime of the year.
Watching the game today was a BLAST.
#48 Posted by hambling on January 1, 2008 at 6:32 p.m. (Suggest removal)
B2 out of Mississippi canceled again due to technical difficulties within the arena.
#49 Posted by BHF on January 1, 2008 at 8:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Not missing much from the sound of the radio feed, BHF.
Everbaldes forgot to bring thier defense. Miss 2 Blades 0 Early 1st.
#50 Posted by hambling on January 1, 2008 at 8:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)
MFH - as long as she stayed away from the Sambuca she was probably ok.
#51 Posted by Chip on January 1, 2008 at 8:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)
MFH...Rumple???(did they have that back then? LOL)...STEEL Peppermint Schnapps...or Snakebites...LOL (when we were legal)
Ham: We didn't have a lot of days of "Frozen Lake/Pond" hockey but boy when it was frozen it was the best hockey...ripply, chopped up, chunky ice an all...it was the best because it was ice...LOL So did I mention the goalie's "white" ice skates had big fuzz black pompoms on them with bells??? HAHAHA
#52 Posted by IcePrinceMB22 on January 1, 2008 at 8:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Hey Chip I remember seeing you sipping a glass of homemade Buca recently...stop giving away secrets...snitch...LOL
Bet the Sabres and Pens could have used some Buca today after that game..it was a bit brisk in Buffalo today...HAHAHAHA
#53 Posted by IcePrinceMB22 on January 1, 2008 at 8:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Man.....3-0 Wolves after 1
#54 Posted by CSA on January 1, 2008 at 8:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Looks like the Blades were hitting the Sambuca ??
Come on guys...Mississippi..
#55 Posted by mrfuni on January 1, 2008 at 8:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I hope one of you gets a chance to talk to Mr Brush face to face and mention what we all know
1) ONLY 1 affiliate next year
2 Glen Gulutzan, whose 2 year contract expires after this season or Malcolm Cameron
3) a renewed marketing campaign to re-invorgorate the existing base and pursue new fans
Please, for your sake, DO THIS
I can remember a time where the passion and expectations for the Blades where this low.
Its been down ever since the dual affiliation began prior to the beginning of the 05-06 season
PLEASE VOICE YOU OPINIONS
#56 Posted by CSA on January 1, 2008 at 9:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)
IP Those skates sound like wht the Eveblades should be wearing so far tonight. Only thing better would have been if they were pink.
BTW were you the goalie since you did not know how to skate? Did your team have to tie you to the posts like Goldberg?
#57 Posted by hambling on January 1, 2008 at 9:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Go get em Kevin Reiter!!!:
"You should not be officiating at any level of hockey if you miss that call"
Gotta love him!
#58 Posted by CSA on January 1, 2008 at 9:09 p.m. (Suggest removal)
"Absolutely awful"
Herauf gets tossed after another awful call and goes after the ref
#59 Posted by CSA on January 1, 2008 at 9:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Kevin Reiter for President!
#60 Posted by CSA on January 1, 2008 at 9:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)
HEY REF.....You Suck!
Even KR agrees tonight.
#61 Posted by hambling on January 1, 2008 at 9:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Kevin is cracking me up.
#62 Posted by BHF on January 1, 2008 at 9:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Ham I was toooo left handed to play any other position but goalie...but damn I was good...black fuzzy pompoms and all...LOL!!!
Thinking the Blades spent New Years Eve on Bourbon Street in New Orleans...might of had way to many hurricane drinks to show up for today's game...
#63 Posted by IcePrinceMB22 on January 1, 2008 at 9:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)
peters is really starting to ice up!!!!!! He had a bad last few games and has let up 3 goals in he first 22 minutes to the sea wolves tonight. Can't wait to see shantz get a chance in the goal. go blades!!!!!
#64 Posted by tebowforpresident on January 1, 2008 at 9:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Kevin Reiter ROCKS!
BTW..WTG McClane (sp?)
These Refs really do SUCK!
#65 Posted by IcePrinceMB22 on January 1, 2008 at 9:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)
"What more can you say?...thats incredible...might as well wave the white flag now"
LMAO!!!
#66 Posted by CSA on January 1, 2008 at 9:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Anyone else just lose audio?
#67 Posted by CSA on January 1, 2008 at 9:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)
back up-....
#68 Posted by CSA on January 1, 2008 at 9:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Double D's!!!!!
....3-2
#69 Posted by CSA on January 1, 2008 at 9:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Yeah. Dont' know about the Blades in the Big Easy (They couldn't take "Flash" Cornacia with them for THAT trip, but it sounds like the ref was there.
#70 Posted by hambling on January 1, 2008 at 9:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)
So do you get the distinct feeling that Kevin is really really pissed with the refs tonight...he's usually semi-neutral in his calls. It must be really really bad for him to comment so whole heartiedly as he has tonight...
#71 Posted by IcePrinceMB22 on January 1, 2008 at 9:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Sildell, LA is a REALLY great place to party, too.....
The fact the Blades are squandering leads late or having to mount comebacks from multiple goal deficits against 2 of the worst teams in the league speaks for itself in how far this team has fallen
#72 Posted by CSA on January 1, 2008 at 9:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I meant to say Slidell
#73 Posted by CSA on January 1, 2008 at 9:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)
25 SOG in the 2nd for the good guys...
#74 Posted by CSA on January 1, 2008 at 9:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)
At least Kevin is entertaining. I think there would be more goals on the Florida side if it wasn't for that stinkin goalie. He is saving the game for Ms
#75 Posted by BHF on January 1, 2008 at 9:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)
CSA: Slidell is a great city..they were actually hit a lot harder by Katrina than Nawlins but then the levies broke...Most people from LA will tell you that Slidell "throws" a much better Mardi Gra than Nawlins...
As to tonight's game...what can you say about the play that we haven't voiced already...Shrug...
#76 Posted by IcePrinceMB22 on January 1, 2008 at 9:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Damn...Van Buskirk abused and Rooneem scores for Miss
while shorthanded
4-2
#77 Posted by CSA on January 1, 2008 at 10:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)
KR has been sounding like Mark Miller tonight :>)
#78 Posted by hambling on January 1, 2008 at 10:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Like I said before when you have to turn to mens league players and firemen to fill roster spots something is wrong in Bladesville. When your Afiliates take players from you and then send players to other teams something is wrong in Bladesville.
#79 Posted by centerice on January 1, 2008 at 10:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Game over, folks
#80 Posted by CSA on January 1, 2008 at 10:19 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Pink Slips, Petitions, and Irate Fans.. Oh My!.. Its Just another Night at WesBanco
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New Years Eve, 12/31/07
One New Years Eve meant certin victory for the Wheeling Nailers, no in 2005 (3-2 L to the Trenton Titans), a game that remind me so much of last night its uncanny. Then there is 2006, again the Nailers blow a lead and but this time salvage a point in an Overtime Loss to Trenton.. and now its 2007, Wheeling has a 2-1 lead in the third pd, playing their best hockey in this month (aside from when they won 3-2 over Cincy on 12/15). But yet, the lead slips away, and the Dayton Bombers rally, much like the 2005 Titans to a 3-2 victory in front of an increasingly hostile crowd. What's the common demonator in all this.. Glenn Patrick was the head coach in all three games
Before the game even begun, the fans were livid, and after a 5-2 loss to the Johnstown Chiefs.. fans began to think.. One fan made a about 50 signs that said "Pink Slip for Patrick" and handed it out to fans, and after every Dayton goal fans held it up. There was one fan who had a petition going around calling for Patrick to resign immediatly, threating a fourth season under Patrick would result in mass season ticket holder defections, some fans after 16 years wouldnt comeback to another game with Patrick as coach. And yet there also several others with Paper Bags over their heads the entire game, even when the Nailers were winning.
The Fanbase has grown sick of Head Coach Glenn Patrick, the team has won once in the past 18 games (1-17-1), and has one win the the entire month of December at (1-15-1), and every game Coach just stands there, comments of "It's not time to push the panic button yet" and "were working hard, but we cant get the bounces" have worn increasingly thin on the most loyal of season ticket holders and last night's although, other then boos when announced he was head coach, these silent protests had to have struck a chord some where. Case in point, it was Sean Collins doing all the talking to the media after the game, and he is just as upset as all the fans in the losing streak, but Coach Patrick refused to talk to the media.
This is as its bad as its gonna get, before things turn even uglier then they are now. If something the Brooks Bros. have heard the calls, and its hard not to, and they do make a change, It could save the season, but if they wait, or do nothing.. they will lose a signfigant portion of the fanbase.
To the Nailers team, I live and die with you guys every game, and last night might have been one of the toughest losses this season. Hopefully you guys can get a new coach in there, and right the ship.
#81 Posted by CSA on January 1, 2008 at 10:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)
It Is Official Glen Patrick Canned As Coach
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PATRICK FIRED!!!! The Brooks brothers grew a set! Could Nick Vitucci be introduced Wednesday?
On a small island in the Caribbean there is a whisper of happiness!!! After last night being told off by a Patick fan ripping my bag off and throwing it away and being called a dummy. The he hides behind a little 2 year old girl when confronted. I won't be at another game this year because I'm going back to the Caribbean till August but GOOD LUCK BOYS!
Heres the link to the article:
http://www.news-register.net/page/co....
#82 Posted by CSA on January 1, 2008 at 10:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)
The aforementioned is just a testimon to how much power the people have especially in the minor league ranks
Utilize it, folks
#83 Posted by CSA on January 1, 2008 at 10:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I feel your pain centerice.
The Stingrays have 7 players in Hershey and 2 players injured. We had to get a mens league player and a Target employee just to have 13 skaters and 2 goalies. The Target employee and the mens league player can't make the road trip, the injured players are going to be out for a while and it's not looking good as far as getting anyone sent down from Hershey anytime soon.
On the bright side, the Stingrays players have plenty of room on the bench.
#84 Posted by StingrayFan on January 1, 2008 at 10:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Players from Bako did somewhat the same thing as the Blades just did, 3 of them were fined. But bottom line, the Blades did not come out to play this game hence the 3 goals and they really have nobody to blame but themselves
#85 Posted by BHF on January 1, 2008 at 10:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)
CSA why are you cluttering the blog with stuff from IntotheBoards that has NOTHING to do with the Everblades? People from hear read that board too.
You're so freaking annoying
#86 Posted by STG on January 1, 2008 at 10:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)
make that here not hear...
#87 Posted by STG on January 1, 2008 at 10:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Heres the thread for you folks based my post (#80)
http://www.intotheboards.net/vbforums...
#88 Posted by CSA on January 1, 2008 at 10:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Well, STG
You have the option of not reading and/or posting here
#89 Posted by CSA on January 1, 2008 at 10:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)
After 4 games against the 2 teams playing as hard as they can to AVOID having to go to the playoffs this season, and coming away looking like they did, I say the bags on the head don't sound so bad.
Is it time for GF to begin talking about Acountablity, yet?
#90 Posted by hambling on January 1, 2008 at 10:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Yeah Srayfan your team is on a 12-0 streak though.
Must not hurt that much..
#91 Posted by centerice on January 1, 2008 at 10:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)
"Accountability" is a good word..LOL...but the idea of the paper bags I would say is "retribution" won't you... I was hanging out with HornbyFan tonight and "retribution" came to mind...LOL
#92 Posted by IcePrinceMB22 on January 1, 2008 at 10:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I thought Hornbyfan became RockingChairFan...Don't see much of here around the Germ these days.
#93 Posted by hambling on January 1, 2008 at 10:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)
She's been to a few games this year...might have a "sigthing" this coming Saturday...it's a game day decision...LOL
#94 Posted by IcePrinceMB22 on January 1, 2008 at 10:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)
5-2 tonight against the lowely Seapuppies. Look, NOFLO is expecting more outta you guys when playing MS.
Pffft, there goes the game in hand, thanks Blades.
#95 Posted by seller on January 1, 2008 at 11:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)
CSA...
We could all talk till were blue in the face....believe me I have....the fact of the matter is untill the folks that will "buy thier tickets no matter what" and the "any hockey is better than no hockey" types and the "ice ballet" fans QUIT giving Mrs BRUSH thier MONEY then it will only get worse from here. And that could be said of the sport in general! There is a sucker born every minute and Bettman,Brush and the rest of the girls are cleaning up on that fact!!! Until it hurts thier wallet...they have NO REASON to quit screwing up the game. Funny thing...mess with the recepie for a soft drink and people go nuts and force them to go back to the "classic" formula..... completely and fundamentaly change the character of the best, and oldest sport with the most history and tradition in North America the and people just drool on themselves as the keep buying thier tickets...I dont get it....?
those that watched the winter classic today...anyone catch the intermission???<grin>
#96 Posted by snookfisher on January 2, 2008 at 1:45 a.m. (Suggest removal)
blades lay another egg...would be nice if they stopped digging themselves a hole in the beginning of games and then deciding to play when it's too late...obviously they can work it...ie. second period 25 shots--that's nuts!! ...still very agitated that kevin estrada is playing in victoria and mcnabb in texas...when are the blades going to sign an all-star caliber veteran?!?!
#97 Posted by CJ on January 2, 2008 at 4:42 a.m. (Suggest removal)
...not to mention sisca in phoenix...what a waste!
#98 Posted by CJ on January 2, 2008 at 4:47 a.m. (Suggest removal)
X-Blade trying out --
Posted 28/12/2007: Paul Cabana (F)
From Hull Stingrays to Sport Vaasa
Added By: Tom Henriksson, Status: Confirmed
try-out
#99 Posted by WYMAN on January 2, 2008 at 6:53 a.m. (Suggest removal)
CJ
You *know* the answer to your questions about vets
The dual affiliation is the built in excuse......
.....Even though its self inflicted by Dr Brush
#100 Posted by CSA on January 2, 2008 at 8:33 a.m. (Suggest removal)
snookfisher is a smart man
70K+ watching an outdoor hockey game.
The game goes to OT, then to a shootout, Then NHL poster boys scores the goal!
and no fights
Im not going to say what Bettman was doing but we'll just say he was mighty happy..
#101 Posted by seller on January 2, 2008 at 8:54 a.m. (Suggest removal)
LOL seller
Think Bettman had a roll of paper towels nearby? ;)
#102 Posted by CSA on January 2, 2008 at 10:34 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Rat's loose a D for awhile.
Will Chubbs go ? ?
#103 Posted by WYMAN on January 2, 2008 at 11:17 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Gladiators just took a 2-1 lead courtesy of a Mike Hamilton goal.
17:52 left in regulation
#104 Posted by CSA on January 2, 2008 at 2:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Gladiators defeat Columbia in a 10 round shootout
#105 Posted by CSA on January 2, 2008 at 3:32 p.m. (Suggest removal)
BUSSYFAN is in the process of moving to Tampa so he can watch some real hockey... LOL
#106 Posted by BUSSYFAN on January 2, 2008 at 5:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)
BREAKING NEWS:
I just got off the phone with IPMB22. She actually told me she had to go. It was a record breaking time of less than 30 seconds.
Chip no more Sambuca for Chris. I have never seen anyone get wasted off of 2 shots...
#107 Posted by BUSSYFAN on January 2, 2008 at 6:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)
LOL...
#108 Posted by IcePrinceMB22 on January 2, 2008 at 8:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Any thoughts on the Stingrays comin' to town?
#109 Posted by CSA on January 2, 2008 at 8:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)
AK sighting in Cleveland?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hT1iqv...
#110 Posted by CSA on January 3, 2008 at 1:34 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Yeah CSA, I think by Sunday (make that Saturday night) StingRayFan will be on our blog pounding his chest that the Rays are now at 14 games on thier winning streak :<)
I am without confidence right now that the Everblades team really wants to compete.
#111 Posted by hambling on January 3, 2008 at 1:38 a.m. (Suggest removal)
No CSA, That can't be AK...No Nacho stains on his Chest or belly
#112 Posted by hambling on January 3, 2008 at 1:41 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Some X-BLADES info-------
http://www.eliteleague.co.uk/news/det...
#113 Posted by WYMAN on January 3, 2008 at 6:32 a.m. (Suggest removal)
.
MeThinks the rest of the year, we go and watch hockey simply because it's there.
I have no aspirations of championships, etc with this current team. But at least I can watch some hockey....
CSA.... keep preaching, bro. to "H" with the naysayers. You've forgotten more about hockey than most of them even know.
Side note to CSA: my #24's are HERE, and beautiful. You will be jealous.
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#114 Posted by PFrank on January 3, 2008 at 10:04 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Canes may need a forward (maybe 2) from Albany for Friday, they have two more that are questionable.
#115 Posted by canes_sth on January 3, 2008 at 12:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Albany seems to like Elmira, they can go get players there.
#116 Posted by BHF on January 3, 2008 at 1:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)
BHF I agree. Albany is closer too.
PFrank tap tap tap
This season may stink but it's better than nothing...
I woke up this morning and thought I was in Canada. Jeeez
#117 Posted by BUSSYFAN on January 3, 2008 at 1:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)
www.echl.com/cgi-bin/mpublic.cgi?action=show_news&cat=1&id=13310
If you ask me these are the perfect picks.
Notice the other coaches mentioned in this story. Payne, Pyle ect. but no Fleming... Suprise...
#118 Posted by BUSSYFAN on January 3, 2008 at 1:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)
New blog posted ...
#119 Posted by ABusch on January 3, 2008 at 1:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)
IPMB post #3, first let me say this is in no way apersonal attack just facts, you were long gone from the party when the incident happened and there was no blood involved. and after what happened at the start of the season you should know better than to feed the fire of untrue BS.
post #4 Ham....you compaired apples to oranges...the real question is if you did that would your boss lit you return to work? yes you would be band from the arena(as Dave is from flyin American AL) but he was not band from work. now if he had done that at the arena i am guessing that he would in fact be gone.
just my opinion.
#120 Posted by SDW on January 4, 2008 at 2:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)
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