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Sidney Crosby surprises Nova Scotia super-fan's family with a visit
By Stu Cowan, Montreal Gazette
First posted: Tuesday, August 09, 2016 03:33 PM EDT | Updated: Tuesday, August 09, 2016 03:49 PM EDT
Darryl Pottie is a big Montreal Canadiens fan, but he also loves the Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby.
So Pottie, who lives in Enfield, N.S., decided to take a wild chance when he learned Crosby would be back in his home province last month for his day with the Stanley Cup in nearby Cole Harbour.
Pottie took a big sheet of plywood and wrote: "Sid please sign my jersey", hanging a Crosby No. 87 Penguins sweater from it. At night, Pottie would bring the jersey in the house, hanging it from the front window and leaving a light on just in case Crosby might drive by after dark.
Pottie left the sign up for a week, but then about two weeks ago he needed to use the piece of plywood for something else, so he took it down.
"I never really thought too much about it," Pottie said during a phone interview from his home Sunday. "I figured Sid's a pretty busy guy, so I certainly wouldn't blame him one bit for not stopping."
But last Friday, while Pottie was at work in Dartmouth -- about a 30-minute drive away -- the doorbell rang at his house. Pottie's wife of 26 years, who was on vacation and wearing a bikini at the time, went to answer the door and couldn't believe who was standing there.
Sidney Crosby.
"We don't get many visitors ... it's in the country," Patricia Lingley-Pottie said over the phone Sunday.
This wasn't one of those staged Tim Horton's TV ads where Crosby serves unsuspecting customers their double-doubles from behind the counter. It was just Sid -- all alone, wearing a baseball cap backward and a T-shirt. Even though the plywood sign was gone, Crosby obviously remembered the house he must have driven past a couple of weeks before.
"Hi ... I'm here to sign your jersey," Lingley-Pottie recalled Crosby saying.
"I said: 'I'm in my bikini ... just give me a few minutes,'" Lingley-Pottie added with a laugh, saying she opened the door a bit and then left her 21-year-old daughter, Madisyn, to entertain the surprise visitor while she raced to the bedroom to change.
"I was running to the bedroom and all I could hear Madisyn saying was: 'Come on in ... and don't mind the mess,'" Lingley-Pottie recalled. "I was like: 'Oh, God!'"
Lingley-Pottie quickly put on some more clothes and returned to speak with Crosby, who was already in conversation with Madisyn. They couldn't find the Sharpie pen Pottie had kept handy in the house when he had his sign up outside, so Crosby went back to his truck to get one and then returned to sign the jersey.
"I'm at work and then I get an email from my wife, saying: 'Look who popped in,'" Pottie recalled. "And it was a picture of my daughter with Sidney Crosby in my living room. I just started screaming: 'He's in my house! He's in my house!' "
Crosby ended up spending about 20 minutes chatting with Pottie's wife and daughter, signing more autographs and posing for photos before leaving.
"He was just a normal guy," Lingley-Pottie said. "Polite and genuine. He was relaxed."
Pottie admits he was disappointed at first that he wasn't there when Crosby showed up, but that feeling didn't last too long.
"I got thinking about it when I came home and I looked at the jersey and I thought this is incredible ... this is just incredible," Pottie said. "I'm just so happy and elated that he took the time to come up my driveway, to knock on my door, to sign my jersey and talk with my daughter and my wife. They were on the top of the world, as you could imagine."
One of Pottie's friends, Andrew Titus, put up a Facebook post on Friday about what had happened -- along with a photo of the sign that had been outside the house -- and by Saturday afternoon it already had more than 2,000 shares. Media members started calling Pottie's house and his wife said the family thought long and hard about whether they should answer them.
"We respect (Crosby) and we were so honoured, I didn't want to do anything that he might not appreciate," Lingley-Pottie said about the player's unannounced visit. "But I think because it is a good story ... I think we're good."
No kidding.
Said Pottie: "I'm such a huge fan of Sidney Crosby's and for him to take his time to do this when he's being pulled in a million different directions I'm sure "¦ for him to remember this house and take his time and pull in the driveway and knock on a stranger's door and say: 'Hi, I'm here to sign your jersey' ... I mean that's incredible.
"It shows just what a down-to-earth, great person he is," Pottie added. "At the end of the day, he's just Sid Crosby, hockey player, international superstar, greatest player on earth ... and a really nice guy.
"I get to put that sweater on my wall now and tell people that story every time they see it. That's just the greatest thing ever."
scowan@postmedia.com
twitter.com/StuCowan1
Last month, Darryl Pottie planted a sheet of plywood outside of the family home in Enfield, N.S., and wrote, "Sid please sign my jersey," in gold painted letters and and hung up a jersey with the Pittsburgh Penguin captain's number, 87. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO)
Sidney Crosby surprises Nova Scotia super-fan's family with a visit | Hockey | S
By Stu Cowan, Montreal Gazette
First posted: Tuesday, August 09, 2016 03:33 PM EDT | Updated: Tuesday, August 09, 2016 03:49 PM EDT
Darryl Pottie is a big Montreal Canadiens fan, but he also loves the Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby.
So Pottie, who lives in Enfield, N.S., decided to take a wild chance when he learned Crosby would be back in his home province last month for his day with the Stanley Cup in nearby Cole Harbour.
Pottie took a big sheet of plywood and wrote: "Sid please sign my jersey", hanging a Crosby No. 87 Penguins sweater from it. At night, Pottie would bring the jersey in the house, hanging it from the front window and leaving a light on just in case Crosby might drive by after dark.
Pottie left the sign up for a week, but then about two weeks ago he needed to use the piece of plywood for something else, so he took it down.
"I never really thought too much about it," Pottie said during a phone interview from his home Sunday. "I figured Sid's a pretty busy guy, so I certainly wouldn't blame him one bit for not stopping."
But last Friday, while Pottie was at work in Dartmouth -- about a 30-minute drive away -- the doorbell rang at his house. Pottie's wife of 26 years, who was on vacation and wearing a bikini at the time, went to answer the door and couldn't believe who was standing there.
Sidney Crosby.
"We don't get many visitors ... it's in the country," Patricia Lingley-Pottie said over the phone Sunday.
This wasn't one of those staged Tim Horton's TV ads where Crosby serves unsuspecting customers their double-doubles from behind the counter. It was just Sid -- all alone, wearing a baseball cap backward and a T-shirt. Even though the plywood sign was gone, Crosby obviously remembered the house he must have driven past a couple of weeks before.
"Hi ... I'm here to sign your jersey," Lingley-Pottie recalled Crosby saying.
"I said: 'I'm in my bikini ... just give me a few minutes,'" Lingley-Pottie added with a laugh, saying she opened the door a bit and then left her 21-year-old daughter, Madisyn, to entertain the surprise visitor while she raced to the bedroom to change.
"I was running to the bedroom and all I could hear Madisyn saying was: 'Come on in ... and don't mind the mess,'" Lingley-Pottie recalled. "I was like: 'Oh, God!'"
Lingley-Pottie quickly put on some more clothes and returned to speak with Crosby, who was already in conversation with Madisyn. They couldn't find the Sharpie pen Pottie had kept handy in the house when he had his sign up outside, so Crosby went back to his truck to get one and then returned to sign the jersey.
"I'm at work and then I get an email from my wife, saying: 'Look who popped in,'" Pottie recalled. "And it was a picture of my daughter with Sidney Crosby in my living room. I just started screaming: 'He's in my house! He's in my house!' "
Crosby ended up spending about 20 minutes chatting with Pottie's wife and daughter, signing more autographs and posing for photos before leaving.
"He was just a normal guy," Lingley-Pottie said. "Polite and genuine. He was relaxed."
Pottie admits he was disappointed at first that he wasn't there when Crosby showed up, but that feeling didn't last too long.
"I got thinking about it when I came home and I looked at the jersey and I thought this is incredible ... this is just incredible," Pottie said. "I'm just so happy and elated that he took the time to come up my driveway, to knock on my door, to sign my jersey and talk with my daughter and my wife. They were on the top of the world, as you could imagine."
One of Pottie's friends, Andrew Titus, put up a Facebook post on Friday about what had happened -- along with a photo of the sign that had been outside the house -- and by Saturday afternoon it already had more than 2,000 shares. Media members started calling Pottie's house and his wife said the family thought long and hard about whether they should answer them.
"We respect (Crosby) and we were so honoured, I didn't want to do anything that he might not appreciate," Lingley-Pottie said about the player's unannounced visit. "But I think because it is a good story ... I think we're good."
No kidding.
Said Pottie: "I'm such a huge fan of Sidney Crosby's and for him to take his time to do this when he's being pulled in a million different directions I'm sure "¦ for him to remember this house and take his time and pull in the driveway and knock on a stranger's door and say: 'Hi, I'm here to sign your jersey' ... I mean that's incredible.
"It shows just what a down-to-earth, great person he is," Pottie added. "At the end of the day, he's just Sid Crosby, hockey player, international superstar, greatest player on earth ... and a really nice guy.
"I get to put that sweater on my wall now and tell people that story every time they see it. That's just the greatest thing ever."
scowan@postmedia.com
twitter.com/StuCowan1
Last month, Darryl Pottie planted a sheet of plywood outside of the family home in Enfield, N.S., and wrote, "Sid please sign my jersey," in gold painted letters and and hung up a jersey with the Pittsburgh Penguin captain's number, 87. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO)
Sidney Crosby surprises Nova Scotia super-fan's family with a visit | Hockey | S
what a great story, good for Crosby, and he is just the guy next door, and he does give
his time, which he doesn't have much of, to give back, everyone remembers that, especially
the kids, and I'm sure Crosby remembers when he was a kid, and his heros did something for him,
although he became a hero when he wasn't much more than a kid himself.
there are other real good guys in the nhl, who also give lots back, and good for them all.
his time, which he doesn't have much of, to give back, everyone remembers that, especially
the kids, and I'm sure Crosby remembers when he was a kid, and his heros did something for him,
although he became a hero when he wasn't much more than a kid himself.
there are other real good guys in the nhl, who also give lots back, and good for them all.
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Sidney Crosby poses with Madisyn Pottie after dropping in unexpectedly to the Pottie home in Enfield, N.S., to sign her father’s jersey. Photo courtesy of Darryl Pottie
Good on you Sid. Always like to read about athletes giving back.
Hockey legends take on bullying
By Lance Hornby, Toronto Sun
First posted: Tuesday, August 16, 2016 08:59 PM EDT
When the late Brendan Burke made the brave decision to reveal he was gay in 2009, he knew he’d need some big-name support.
“He came out, and there was this big storm,” recalled his dad, former Leafs general manager Brian Burke. “All this ‘son of Leafs GM is gay.’ It was a big deal — except to our family.”
Father and son spent some time in the Muskokas after the story broke, where one of Brian’s first incoming calls had a familiar Cape Cod, Mass., area code.
“I know Bobby Orr is the only guy who’d call from there. He says ‘Burkie, if anyone gives your son (bleep), call me and I’ll (bleeping) fix it.’ I said ‘You should call Brendan yourself.’”
The elder Burke didn’t tip off Brendan as Orr’s next call came through and watched the look of surprise and delight as his son realized No. 4, one of the NHL’s greatest defenceman was offering encouragement.
“Guess who that was,” Brendan bragged to Brian after saying goodbye. “Bobby (bleeping) Orr.”
That connection brought the elder Burke, Orr and the latter’s Boston teammate, Derek Sanderson, to the Night For Change on Tuesday at the home of “Ultimate Leaf Fan” Mike Wilson and partner Deb Thuet. The third annual charity gala and auction raises funds for the Canadian Safe School Network, to raise awareness of bullying in classrooms, homes and the amateur sporting world.
Burke, now president of hockey operations for the Calgary Flames, and Orr continue to honour Brendan’s memory after he died in a 2010 car accident.
“Whether you’re in the gay community or not, I’m a big supporter,” said Orr. “Like so many people, I think this bullying thing is out of hand.”
Now a 68-year-old grandfather, the Hall of Famer Orr oversees a player agent business, but frequently visits his hometown of Parry Sound and keeps a close watch on minor hockey. He believes the grassroots of the sport can be a breeding ground for bullying as well.
“How many of you have been to a rink where a young kid is bullied by a parent or someone bigger,” Orr asked his audience on Tuesday. “It’s happening all the time. Why? Because the parents in the stands, the officials on the ice, the convenors are allowing it. We, as adults, have to handle that.
“We don’t have any control what goes on at the pro level, that’s a different animal. But we’re talking about our kids in minor sports and we should have some control over that. In many cases, we’re not doing much about it.”
Orr and Sanderson said they know not every kid is gifted and those who can’t make the cut are often most at risk to be picked on.
“Alex Rodriguez is retiring with $412 million or something and it’s tough being a parent who wouldn’t want a piece of that,” said Sanderson. “But that isn’t the case (for most families). The time will come when you’re not going to make it, but don’t be disappointed. Don’t let people rip you apart. Bullying comes along with people who are really afraid of you.”
Also attending Night For Change were former Leafs 50-goal man Rick Vaive, Phil Esposito and Flames’ captain Mark Giordano.
LHornby@postmedia.com
Hockey legends take on bullying | Home | Toronto Sun
By Lance Hornby, Toronto Sun
First posted: Tuesday, August 16, 2016 08:59 PM EDT
When the late Brendan Burke made the brave decision to reveal he was gay in 2009, he knew he’d need some big-name support.
“He came out, and there was this big storm,” recalled his dad, former Leafs general manager Brian Burke. “All this ‘son of Leafs GM is gay.’ It was a big deal — except to our family.”
Father and son spent some time in the Muskokas after the story broke, where one of Brian’s first incoming calls had a familiar Cape Cod, Mass., area code.
“I know Bobby Orr is the only guy who’d call from there. He says ‘Burkie, if anyone gives your son (bleep), call me and I’ll (bleeping) fix it.’ I said ‘You should call Brendan yourself.’”
The elder Burke didn’t tip off Brendan as Orr’s next call came through and watched the look of surprise and delight as his son realized No. 4, one of the NHL’s greatest defenceman was offering encouragement.
“Guess who that was,” Brendan bragged to Brian after saying goodbye. “Bobby (bleeping) Orr.”
That connection brought the elder Burke, Orr and the latter’s Boston teammate, Derek Sanderson, to the Night For Change on Tuesday at the home of “Ultimate Leaf Fan” Mike Wilson and partner Deb Thuet. The third annual charity gala and auction raises funds for the Canadian Safe School Network, to raise awareness of bullying in classrooms, homes and the amateur sporting world.
Burke, now president of hockey operations for the Calgary Flames, and Orr continue to honour Brendan’s memory after he died in a 2010 car accident.
“Whether you’re in the gay community or not, I’m a big supporter,” said Orr. “Like so many people, I think this bullying thing is out of hand.”
Now a 68-year-old grandfather, the Hall of Famer Orr oversees a player agent business, but frequently visits his hometown of Parry Sound and keeps a close watch on minor hockey. He believes the grassroots of the sport can be a breeding ground for bullying as well.
“How many of you have been to a rink where a young kid is bullied by a parent or someone bigger,” Orr asked his audience on Tuesday. “It’s happening all the time. Why? Because the parents in the stands, the officials on the ice, the convenors are allowing it. We, as adults, have to handle that.
“We don’t have any control what goes on at the pro level, that’s a different animal. But we’re talking about our kids in minor sports and we should have some control over that. In many cases, we’re not doing much about it.”
Orr and Sanderson said they know not every kid is gifted and those who can’t make the cut are often most at risk to be picked on.
“Alex Rodriguez is retiring with $412 million or something and it’s tough being a parent who wouldn’t want a piece of that,” said Sanderson. “But that isn’t the case (for most families). The time will come when you’re not going to make it, but don’t be disappointed. Don’t let people rip you apart. Bullying comes along with people who are really afraid of you.”
Also attending Night For Change were former Leafs 50-goal man Rick Vaive, Phil Esposito and Flames’ captain Mark Giordano.
LHornby@postmedia.com
Hockey legends take on bullying | Home | Toronto Sun
Devils releasing prospect found guilty of sexual assault
THE CANADIAN PRESS
First posted: Thursday, September 01, 2016 05:18 PM EDT | Updated: Thursday, September 01, 2016 09:03 PM EDT
WINDSOR, Ont. — A former player with the OHL Windsor Spitfires has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl in the washroom of a Windsor, Ont., bar in March 2013.
Justice Kirk Munroe delivered the guilty verdict against Ben Johnson, 22, in a nearly three-hour ruling on Thursday.
Johnson, who was drafted by the New Jersey Devils in 2012, pleaded not guilty a year ago and testimony, which began in June, included both Johnson and the complainant taking the stand.
The complainant testified she did not consent and the Crown argued she was so intoxicated that she wasn’t capable of consent.
Johnson said he never had sexual intercourse with the girl, and testified she gave him oral sex, that it was consensual and the girl initiated it, but Munroe ruled the evidence did not support Johnson’s testimony.
Johnson was released under his current bail conditions until Friday when Munroe is to rule if he’ll be placed in custody pending sentencing.
Munroe said he found Johnson’s testimony “unbelievable” based on evidence provided by a sexual assault nurse and multiple witnesses in the bar that night.
Based on the evidence provided in the 10-day trial the judge determined a blood stain found on the victim’s pants was from a tear of the hymen and not from her menstrual cycle as Johnson testified. This led him to the conclusion that ******l sex did occur in the bathroom stall that night.
Munroe said based on the evidence of several witnesses Johnson should have known that the victim was too “out of it” from the consumption of alcohol to give consent to any sexual interaction.
Johnson has spent parts of the past two hockey seasons in New Jersey’s minor league system. The Devils released a statement Thursday evening saying the organization plans to release Johnson, but wouldn’t comment any further at the time.
“Earlier today, the club was informed of Windsor Superior Court Justice Kirk Munroe’s ruling against Mr. Johnson. Based on the ruling, the club has initiated the process required to terminate Mr. Johnson’s standard player’s contract.”
Devils releasing prospect found guilty of sexual assault | HOCKEY | Hockey | Spo
THE CANADIAN PRESS
First posted: Thursday, September 01, 2016 05:18 PM EDT | Updated: Thursday, September 01, 2016 09:03 PM EDT
WINDSOR, Ont. — A former player with the OHL Windsor Spitfires has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl in the washroom of a Windsor, Ont., bar in March 2013.
Justice Kirk Munroe delivered the guilty verdict against Ben Johnson, 22, in a nearly three-hour ruling on Thursday.
Johnson, who was drafted by the New Jersey Devils in 2012, pleaded not guilty a year ago and testimony, which began in June, included both Johnson and the complainant taking the stand.
The complainant testified she did not consent and the Crown argued she was so intoxicated that she wasn’t capable of consent.
Johnson said he never had sexual intercourse with the girl, and testified she gave him oral sex, that it was consensual and the girl initiated it, but Munroe ruled the evidence did not support Johnson’s testimony.
Johnson was released under his current bail conditions until Friday when Munroe is to rule if he’ll be placed in custody pending sentencing.
Munroe said he found Johnson’s testimony “unbelievable” based on evidence provided by a sexual assault nurse and multiple witnesses in the bar that night.
Based on the evidence provided in the 10-day trial the judge determined a blood stain found on the victim’s pants was from a tear of the hymen and not from her menstrual cycle as Johnson testified. This led him to the conclusion that ******l sex did occur in the bathroom stall that night.
Munroe said based on the evidence of several witnesses Johnson should have known that the victim was too “out of it” from the consumption of alcohol to give consent to any sexual interaction.
Johnson has spent parts of the past two hockey seasons in New Jersey’s minor league system. The Devils released a statement Thursday evening saying the organization plans to release Johnson, but wouldn’t comment any further at the time.
“Earlier today, the club was informed of Windsor Superior Court Justice Kirk Munroe’s ruling against Mr. Johnson. Based on the ruling, the club has initiated the process required to terminate Mr. Johnson’s standard player’s contract.”
Devils releasing prospect found guilty of sexual assault | HOCKEY | Hockey | Spo
any female who is that drunk, in a bar, or anywhere else, should be even more protected by others, than
a sober female who can better take care of herself, and probably not end up in a bathroom stall, to be sexually assaulted.
I'm assuming he wasn't drunk, they didn't mention that either way, and I'm also assuming he knew she was
that young, as they also didn't mention that.
sexual assault is sexual assault, 16 or any age, so he deserves whatever punishment he gets.
and apart from what happened, 'why' is a 16 year old girl in a bar totally drunk, that baffles me.
the fact that he is a hockey player isn't really a part of this story, he could be anything, but somehow these stories pop up more readily, if the person is a hockey player, or any other pro sport figure, he isn't well known at all, just a guy, so it is no different than joe blow in the bar doing the same thing. he probably doesn't make as much as an electrician or a plumber, as the amount of money these sports figure make seems to be much more important to readers than someone who doesn 't make much money, I don't understand that.
a sober female who can better take care of herself, and probably not end up in a bathroom stall, to be sexually assaulted.
I'm assuming he wasn't drunk, they didn't mention that either way, and I'm also assuming he knew she was
that young, as they also didn't mention that.
sexual assault is sexual assault, 16 or any age, so he deserves whatever punishment he gets.
and apart from what happened, 'why' is a 16 year old girl in a bar totally drunk, that baffles me.
the fact that he is a hockey player isn't really a part of this story, he could be anything, but somehow these stories pop up more readily, if the person is a hockey player, or any other pro sport figure, he isn't well known at all, just a guy, so it is no different than joe blow in the bar doing the same thing. he probably doesn't make as much as an electrician or a plumber, as the amount of money these sports figure make seems to be much more important to readers than someone who doesn 't make much money, I don't understand that.
Former OHL player to be sentenced for sexually assaulting 16-year-old girl
THE CANADIAN PRESS
First posted: Friday, September 02, 2016 03:20 PM EDT | Updated: Friday, September 02, 2016 03:27 PM EDT
WINDSOR, Ont. — A former Ontario Hockey League player has been freed on bail until his sentencing hearing next month.
Ben Johnson was found guilty on Thursday of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl in the washroom of a Windsor, Ont., bar in March 2013.
At a hearing on Friday, Johnson’s bail was increased to $27,500 from $15,000 and he was freed on condition that he leave Essex County and only return for court dates.
The sentencing hearing for Johnson, who played for the Windsor Spitfires, is set for Oct. 24.
Johnson told court he didn’t have intercourse with the girl, but Justice Kirk Munroe ruled the evidence did not support Johnson’s testimony, calling it “unbelievable.”
Johnson has spent parts of the past two hockey seasons in New Jersey’s minor league system. The Devils released a statement Thursday evening saying the organization plans to release Johnson, but wouldn’t comment any further.
“Based on the ruling, the club has initiated the process required to terminate Mr. Johnson’s standard player’s contract,” the statement said.
Johnson’s lawyer Evan Weber said his client wants to deal with the case sooner rather than later.
“Now that there has been a final decision made, obviously it didn’t go in his favour but he wants to ultimately wants to move on with his life,” Weber said Friday.
There has been no decision made on his appeal.
Weber said in the long term, Johnson wants to have a career in hockey.
Former OHL player to be sentenced for sexually assaulting 16-year-old girl | Hoc
THE CANADIAN PRESS
First posted: Friday, September 02, 2016 03:20 PM EDT | Updated: Friday, September 02, 2016 03:27 PM EDT
WINDSOR, Ont. — A former Ontario Hockey League player has been freed on bail until his sentencing hearing next month.
Ben Johnson was found guilty on Thursday of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl in the washroom of a Windsor, Ont., bar in March 2013.
At a hearing on Friday, Johnson’s bail was increased to $27,500 from $15,000 and he was freed on condition that he leave Essex County and only return for court dates.
The sentencing hearing for Johnson, who played for the Windsor Spitfires, is set for Oct. 24.
Johnson told court he didn’t have intercourse with the girl, but Justice Kirk Munroe ruled the evidence did not support Johnson’s testimony, calling it “unbelievable.”
Johnson has spent parts of the past two hockey seasons in New Jersey’s minor league system. The Devils released a statement Thursday evening saying the organization plans to release Johnson, but wouldn’t comment any further.
“Based on the ruling, the club has initiated the process required to terminate Mr. Johnson’s standard player’s contract,” the statement said.
Johnson’s lawyer Evan Weber said his client wants to deal with the case sooner rather than later.
“Now that there has been a final decision made, obviously it didn’t go in his favour but he wants to ultimately wants to move on with his life,” Weber said Friday.
There has been no decision made on his appeal.
Weber said in the long term, Johnson wants to have a career in hockey.
Former OHL player to be sentenced for sexually assaulting 16-year-old girl | Hoc
Manitoba couple: NHL wants us to pay $400 ticket for breastfeeding baby
THE CANADIAN PRESS
First posted: Wednesday, September 14, 2016 12:21 AM EDT | Updated: Wednesday, September 14, 2016 12:30 AM EDT
WINNIPEG - A pair of Manitoba parents are in a fight with the National Hockey League over their breastfeeding baby.
Clifford Anderson and Shalyn Meady have already spent $800 on two seats for this year’s Heritage Classic.
But Anderson says the NHL has said if they want to bring their six-month-old son, William, to the outdoor hockey game this October, they’ll have to pony up an extra $400 for a third seat.
The couple don’t believe they should have to buy another ticket for a baby who can’t even sit on his own yet.
They say they are being put in the position of either coughing up the extra cash or not going at all, and they think that’s wrong.
NHL officials did not respond to a request by CTV News for a comment.
“'Everyone needs a ticket; everyone needs a seat,' is what they said,” says Anderson. “Including babies.”
“Even for moms that formula feed, they should be able to hang out with their baby and go to a family event like this if it’s their choice,” says Meady. “There’s a lot of people who don’t want to bring their babies, and that’s fine, too, but this is something we want to do as a family. I think there should be an option.”
At regular Winnipeg Jets games, children under two get in for free while at Winnipeg Blue Bombers games, kids under three don’t need their own ticket.
Jets officials say the Heritage Classic is run by the NHL, so they’re the ones who set the rules.
“We’re good parents,” says Anderson. “We know there’s going to be loud noise, so we bring headphones for him. We know it’s going to be cold, so he wears a jacket.”
Meady says money aside, she wants to see young families given the option to be active parents.
“I think it’s time for that stigma to end, that moms should stay home.”
The couple has turned down offers of financial help to pay for William’s seat, saying it’s a matter of principle and they want to see the policy changed.
Manitoba couple: NHL wants us to pay $400 ticket for breastfeeding baby | Hockey
THE CANADIAN PRESS
First posted: Wednesday, September 14, 2016 12:21 AM EDT | Updated: Wednesday, September 14, 2016 12:30 AM EDT
WINNIPEG - A pair of Manitoba parents are in a fight with the National Hockey League over their breastfeeding baby.
Clifford Anderson and Shalyn Meady have already spent $800 on two seats for this year’s Heritage Classic.
But Anderson says the NHL has said if they want to bring their six-month-old son, William, to the outdoor hockey game this October, they’ll have to pony up an extra $400 for a third seat.
The couple don’t believe they should have to buy another ticket for a baby who can’t even sit on his own yet.
They say they are being put in the position of either coughing up the extra cash or not going at all, and they think that’s wrong.
NHL officials did not respond to a request by CTV News for a comment.
“'Everyone needs a ticket; everyone needs a seat,' is what they said,” says Anderson. “Including babies.”
“Even for moms that formula feed, they should be able to hang out with their baby and go to a family event like this if it’s their choice,” says Meady. “There’s a lot of people who don’t want to bring their babies, and that’s fine, too, but this is something we want to do as a family. I think there should be an option.”
At regular Winnipeg Jets games, children under two get in for free while at Winnipeg Blue Bombers games, kids under three don’t need their own ticket.
Jets officials say the Heritage Classic is run by the NHL, so they’re the ones who set the rules.
“We’re good parents,” says Anderson. “We know there’s going to be loud noise, so we bring headphones for him. We know it’s going to be cold, so he wears a jacket.”
Meady says money aside, she wants to see young families given the option to be active parents.
“I think it’s time for that stigma to end, that moms should stay home.”
The couple has turned down offers of financial help to pay for William’s seat, saying it’s a matter of principle and they want to see the policy changed.
Manitoba couple: NHL wants us to pay $400 ticket for breastfeeding baby | Hockey
don't know if this baby is 6 mon old now, or not, but by the time the game comes around, baby will be
about a year old.
I've been to hundeds of hockey games over the years, have never dragged my babies to games. found a
way for someone to care for them while I was at the game.
come on mom and dad, making a big song and dance over this, just take care of business about your baby
attend the game and go home to your baby, like almost everyone else does.
if baby was new born to 3 or 4 months old, fine, but not the case, suck it up, don't whine about this.
what if all parents with 6 mos olds to 1 year old showed up with them on their laps, they don't just
sit and watch the game, they don't even care, they are babies for crying out loud, they will be
moving around, napping, peeing, crying, whatever, leave them home, and give everyone else around you
a break.
about a year old.
I've been to hundeds of hockey games over the years, have never dragged my babies to games. found a
way for someone to care for them while I was at the game.
come on mom and dad, making a big song and dance over this, just take care of business about your baby
attend the game and go home to your baby, like almost everyone else does.
if baby was new born to 3 or 4 months old, fine, but not the case, suck it up, don't whine about this.
what if all parents with 6 mos olds to 1 year old showed up with them on their laps, they don't just
sit and watch the game, they don't even care, they are babies for crying out loud, they will be
moving around, napping, peeing, crying, whatever, leave them home, and give everyone else around you
a break.
Canadian teams shouldn't bother planning Stanley Cup parade
Habs have best odds among Canadian teams of winning NHL championship
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First posted: Thursday, September 15, 2016 01:29 PM EDT | Updated: Thursday, September 15, 2016 02:04 PM EDT
It has been 23 years — and counting — since there was a Stanley Cup parade in Canada and the odds of if happening this season aren’t great.
At least, that’s what the oddsmakers at the Bodog betting website think.
Bodog released its latest Stanley Cup odds this week and the Montreal Canadiens were listed at 25-1 — the best of all Canadian teams.
The Toronto Maple Leafs? Well, they’re near the back of the pack at 50-1, along with three other Canadian teams.
The Chicago Blackhawks and Pittsburgh Penguins are the co-favourites, both listed at 9-1 odds, followed by the Tampa Bay Lightning and Washington Capitals, both at 10-1.
Other teams with better odds of winning the Cup than the Canadiens, according to Bodog, are the Dallas Stars (12-1), St. Louis Blues (14-1), San Jose Sharks (14-1), Anaheim Ducks (16-1), Florida Panthers (16-1), Los Angeles Kings (16-1) and Nashville Predators (16-1).
Other teams listed at 25-1 along with the Canadiens are the Boston Bruins, Detroit Red Wings, Minnesota Wild, New York Islanders and New York Rangers.
Next among Canadian teams is the Edmonton Oilers (33-1, along with the Philadelphia Flyers), followed by Calgary, Ottawa, Winnipeg and Toronto, all at 50-1.
The biggest longshots to win the Cup are the Vancouver Canucks, Arizona Coyotes, Carolina Hurricanes and Columbus Blue Jackets, all listed at 66-1.
Canadian teams shouldn't bother planning Stanley Cup parade | NHL | Hockey | Spo
Habs have best odds among Canadian teams of winning NHL championship
Postmedia Network
First posted: Thursday, September 15, 2016 01:29 PM EDT | Updated: Thursday, September 15, 2016 02:04 PM EDT
It has been 23 years — and counting — since there was a Stanley Cup parade in Canada and the odds of if happening this season aren’t great.
At least, that’s what the oddsmakers at the Bodog betting website think.
Bodog released its latest Stanley Cup odds this week and the Montreal Canadiens were listed at 25-1 — the best of all Canadian teams.
The Toronto Maple Leafs? Well, they’re near the back of the pack at 50-1, along with three other Canadian teams.
The Chicago Blackhawks and Pittsburgh Penguins are the co-favourites, both listed at 9-1 odds, followed by the Tampa Bay Lightning and Washington Capitals, both at 10-1.
Other teams with better odds of winning the Cup than the Canadiens, according to Bodog, are the Dallas Stars (12-1), St. Louis Blues (14-1), San Jose Sharks (14-1), Anaheim Ducks (16-1), Florida Panthers (16-1), Los Angeles Kings (16-1) and Nashville Predators (16-1).
Other teams listed at 25-1 along with the Canadiens are the Boston Bruins, Detroit Red Wings, Minnesota Wild, New York Islanders and New York Rangers.
Next among Canadian teams is the Edmonton Oilers (33-1, along with the Philadelphia Flyers), followed by Calgary, Ottawa, Winnipeg and Toronto, all at 50-1.
The biggest longshots to win the Cup are the Vancouver Canucks, Arizona Coyotes, Carolina Hurricanes and Columbus Blue Jackets, all listed at 66-1.
Canadian teams shouldn't bother planning Stanley Cup parade | NHL | Hockey | Spo
I pay no attention to this sort of thing. means nothing at all.
lets play out the season, then see where the chips fall.
this is 100% trivia.
lets play out the season, then see where the chips fall.
this is 100% trivia.
CONFESSION: every once in a while I log on to youtube just to watch old NHL fights such as Clark Gillies, Jerry Korab, Carol Vadnais, Broad Street Bullies, etc
It's fun to remember the good old days of NHL.
It's fun to remember the good old days of NHL.
HNIC broadcaster Bob Cole to receive the Order of Canada
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First posted: Friday, September 23, 2016 10:30 AM EDT | Updated: Friday, September 23, 2016 11:10 AM EDT
Legendary Hockey Night in Canada broadcaster Bob Cole is finally getting the recognition he deserves.
The 83-year-old St. John's native is being honoured with the Order of Canada at a ceremony in Rideau Hall on Friday.
Cole started at HNIC in 1973 and was the primary voice in 1980, usually presiding over Toronto Maple Leafs games on Saturday nights for 28 years. His role was scaled back after Rogers took over the coverage, but he can still he heard doing Montreal Canadiens games and Rogers Hometown Hockey, a Sunday night telecast airing on Sportsnet.
Others being recognized include actor Don McKellar, author Lawrence Hill, Indigo Books and Kobo founder Heather Reisman, women's hockey pioneer Fran Rider, ex Canada privacy commissioner Jennifer Stoddart and geneticist Brenda Andrews.
There have been more than 6,000 people given the Order of Canada since its inception in 1967, created during Canada's centennial year, to recognize outstanding achievement, dedication to the community, and service to the nation.
Bob Cole (Jason Ransom, QMI Agency)
HNIC broadcaster Bob Cole to receive the Order of Canada | Hockey | Sports | Tor
Sidney Crosby among six forwards getting own postage stamps
THE CANADIAN PRESS
First posted: Friday, September 23, 2016 01:33 PM EDT | Updated: Friday, September 23, 2016 01:39 PM EDT
TORONTO — Six of Canada’s greatest hockey forwards, including current Team Canada captain Sidney Crosby, are being immortalized on their own postage stamps.
Canada Post unveiled the fourth issue in its five-year NHL stamp series Friday at the Hockey Hall of Fame. The series, which according to Canada Post highlights “some of the greatest goal-scorers ever to play in the NHL,” also includes Hall of Famers Phil Esposito (Boston), Guy Lafleur (Montreal), Darryl Sittler (Toronto), Mark Messier (Edmonton) and Steve Yzerman (Detroit).
The six players combined for more than 3,800 goals and more than 5,700 assists and have 18 Stanley Cup championships between them.
Crosby, who captained the Pittsburgh Penguins to a Stanley Cup title last season, will lead Canada into its World Cup of Hockey semifinal with Russia on Saturday.
“This talented group of star forwards has contributed to our national story beyond the goals they’ve scored and the trophies they’ve won,” says Canada Post President and CEO Deepak Chopra said. “They are heroes for what they stand for. They are men of honour and character and represent the best of who we are as Canadians.”
Postmedia Network
First posted: Friday, September 23, 2016 10:30 AM EDT | Updated: Friday, September 23, 2016 11:10 AM EDT
Legendary Hockey Night in Canada broadcaster Bob Cole is finally getting the recognition he deserves.
The 83-year-old St. John's native is being honoured with the Order of Canada at a ceremony in Rideau Hall on Friday.
Cole started at HNIC in 1973 and was the primary voice in 1980, usually presiding over Toronto Maple Leafs games on Saturday nights for 28 years. His role was scaled back after Rogers took over the coverage, but he can still he heard doing Montreal Canadiens games and Rogers Hometown Hockey, a Sunday night telecast airing on Sportsnet.
Others being recognized include actor Don McKellar, author Lawrence Hill, Indigo Books and Kobo founder Heather Reisman, women's hockey pioneer Fran Rider, ex Canada privacy commissioner Jennifer Stoddart and geneticist Brenda Andrews.
There have been more than 6,000 people given the Order of Canada since its inception in 1967, created during Canada's centennial year, to recognize outstanding achievement, dedication to the community, and service to the nation.
Bob Cole (Jason Ransom, QMI Agency)
HNIC broadcaster Bob Cole to receive the Order of Canada | Hockey | Sports | Tor
Sidney Crosby among six forwards getting own postage stamps
THE CANADIAN PRESS
First posted: Friday, September 23, 2016 01:33 PM EDT | Updated: Friday, September 23, 2016 01:39 PM EDT
TORONTO — Six of Canada’s greatest hockey forwards, including current Team Canada captain Sidney Crosby, are being immortalized on their own postage stamps.
Canada Post unveiled the fourth issue in its five-year NHL stamp series Friday at the Hockey Hall of Fame. The series, which according to Canada Post highlights “some of the greatest goal-scorers ever to play in the NHL,” also includes Hall of Famers Phil Esposito (Boston), Guy Lafleur (Montreal), Darryl Sittler (Toronto), Mark Messier (Edmonton) and Steve Yzerman (Detroit).
The six players combined for more than 3,800 goals and more than 5,700 assists and have 18 Stanley Cup championships between them.
Crosby, who captained the Pittsburgh Penguins to a Stanley Cup title last season, will lead Canada into its World Cup of Hockey semifinal with Russia on Saturday.
“This talented group of star forwards has contributed to our national story beyond the goals they’ve scored and the trophies they’ve won,” says Canada Post President and CEO Deepak Chopra said. “They are heroes for what they stand for. They are men of honour and character and represent the best of who we are as Canadians.”
Legendary @detroitredwings forward, number 11 Steve Yzerman! #HockeyNightHeroes pic.twitter.com/S83kqYkHrL
— Canada Post (@canadapostcorp) September 23, 2016
Sidney Crosby among six forwards getting own postage stamps | HOCKEY | Hockey |
— Canada Post (@canadapostcorp) September 23, 2016
Sidney Crosby among six forwards getting own postage stamps | HOCKEY | Hockey |
Oilers reveal first team mascot, and social media freaks out
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First posted: Monday, September 26, 2016 01:25 PM EDT | Updated: Monday, September 26, 2016 01:55 PM EDT
The Edmonton Oilers unveiled their new mascot, Hunter, and he's become the recently hunted -- online, at least.
Many fans voiced their displeasure via Twitter saying the character, a Canadian Lynx, looks more like road kill than loveable mascot.
"If nothing else, the new #Oilers mascot will remind Edmontonians to lock their doors at night," OilersNation tweeted out, with the hashtag, "#HugsNotDrugs."
One of the main criteria, the team said, was to select a mascot that was approachable and huggable. That clearly isn't resonating with Sean McIntyre, who wrote: "Why is "scary" "horrific" "nightmares" and "mascot" trending?"
Randy Turner had a rabies alert with this post: "Breaking: Oilers new mascot introduced. Tragically, put down 4 hrs later."
Hunter was named as a tribute to Wild Bill Hunter, the legendary hockey promoter, organizer, general manager and coach who founded the franchise in the World Hockey Association in 1972. Thus, Hunter will wear No. 72 on his orange Oilers jersey.
Hunter's first day on the job is tonight, the first NHL game in the new Rogers Place, which is the annual split-squad game against the Calgary Flames.
- with files from the Edmonton Sun
Hunter, the Oilers' new mascot. (Edmonton Oilers/NHL)
http://edmontonoilers.com/hunter
http://t.co/u38baC6oNR
http://twitter.com/GoldAndOrSmith/status/780451277733900289
Oilers reveal first team mascot, and social media freaks out | NHL | Hockey | Sp
Postmedia Network
First posted: Monday, September 26, 2016 01:25 PM EDT | Updated: Monday, September 26, 2016 01:55 PM EDT
The Edmonton Oilers unveiled their new mascot, Hunter, and he's become the recently hunted -- online, at least.
Many fans voiced their displeasure via Twitter saying the character, a Canadian Lynx, looks more like road kill than loveable mascot.
"If nothing else, the new #Oilers mascot will remind Edmontonians to lock their doors at night," OilersNation tweeted out, with the hashtag, "#HugsNotDrugs."
One of the main criteria, the team said, was to select a mascot that was approachable and huggable. That clearly isn't resonating with Sean McIntyre, who wrote: "Why is "scary" "horrific" "nightmares" and "mascot" trending?"
Randy Turner had a rabies alert with this post: "Breaking: Oilers new mascot introduced. Tragically, put down 4 hrs later."
Hunter was named as a tribute to Wild Bill Hunter, the legendary hockey promoter, organizer, general manager and coach who founded the franchise in the World Hockey Association in 1972. Thus, Hunter will wear No. 72 on his orange Oilers jersey.
Hunter's first day on the job is tonight, the first NHL game in the new Rogers Place, which is the annual split-squad game against the Calgary Flames.
- with files from the Edmonton Sun
Hunter, the Oilers' new mascot. (Edmonton Oilers/NHL)
http://edmontonoilers.com/hunter
http://t.co/u38baC6oNR
http://twitter.com/GoldAndOrSmith/status/780451277733900289
Oilers reveal first team mascot, and social media freaks out | NHL | Hockey | Sp
oh brother, pretty typical, social media, ordinary media will always be the first to jump out
and criticize, nothing new there at all.
I love the mascot, looks great.
I'm looking forward to seeing the new rink for the oilers as well.
and criticize, nothing new there at all.
I love the mascot, looks great.
I'm looking forward to seeing the new rink for the oilers as well.
