Video Clip: Nik the Stick Wins it!

My favorite Leaf memory... my heart still races watching this clip. This, to me, was a turning point for the franchise.

Video Clip: Gilmour Tribute

My all-time favourite, although I have to admit, Mr. Sundin is on the verge of supplanting him.

Who Put the Flyer in Filly?

Posting as much as I have about the greatest hockey story of the season (aka the dismissal of Bobby 'cancer sucks, just don't go goofy on us' Clarke), I began to wonder about the origins of the Flyers name. No not Philadelphia, although... no, no, I of course mean 'Flyers'.

I thought, "Self, surely this must refer to some past linkage between Philadelphia and actual flying." Like perhaps Philadelphia had the first passenger airport, or the Wright brothers stopped here and really enjoyed the local 'entertainment'? Surely, a city with the history that Philly has, you would think that their sports team, as the ambassador to the NHL, would have a proud name steeped in tradition.

Uh, not so much ^:

Flyers was the name chosen for the new franchise as it conveyed the motion and excitement that was to be consistent with both hockey in general, as well as the new Philadelphia club.

Wow, Flyers, like, they are totally flying out there yo, like a plane or something! Back-up choices for the team name included:

• Philadelphia Steamers;
• Philadelphia Sweat-Breakers;
• Philadelphia "Whoas!", and of course;
• Philadelphia Fat Guys in a Little Booth.

I like the last one best...

Video Clip: Wendel Clark Tribute

A great little clip about one of Mad Hockey's favs, Wendel Clark:

Brian McGratton, Yet Another Sens Fool

I wonder what McGratton was thinking with his classless taunt of Belak, who at the end of the fight looked hurt and turned away. For those that missed it, McGratton made a 'turtle' jesture to Belak after the fight...

For those with a short memory, here is McGratton getting his ass handed to him by Peters, who had the decency to actually stop when McGratton got hurt. I wonder if big Brian realizes just how classless this makes him look?

You Won't See Tucker Doing This...

I have had no respect for Chris Neil ever since he sucker-punched Gary Roberts in a pre-season game 4 years ago...

Video Clip: Tucker Rocked by Krusty

We showed Tucker rocking Kapanen earlier in the week, so turn-around is fair play:

Video Clip: Tucker Destroys Kapanen

Obviously, I am bored and surfing YouTube... kudos to Kappy for making it to the bench...

Video Clip: Ryan Shannon vs. Marty Turco in the Shootout

This is pretty amazing stuff...

According to one of my favourites over at Scarlett Ice ^, who has much more time than we have, perfectly legal as well ^.