Battle of Alberta Alive, but All Flames

Oct 25, 2009 12:43 PM David M Singer

Steve MacIntyre fights Brian McGrattan. AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Jeff McIntosh

Steve MacIntyre and Brian McGrattan got the latest Flames-Oilers game started off right. Just a few minutes into the game the two had a great fight that had the crowd roaring.

It was the second game of the season for MacIntyre and his first regular season fight since February, although he did have a pair against Joel Rechlicz in the preseason.

The Flames have won all three games against the Oilers so far. There have been five fights.

The other Wild monster

No Derek Boogaard? No problem. The Wild just substitute giants and add John Scott to their squad. Scott handled Tim Conboy with ease. Conboy, at 6’2” and 210 lbs, is no small man, but he could never get past Scott’s enormous reach advantage.

King returns, King leaves

DJ King played one game last season and returned to action last night. He dropped the gloves and had an impressive win over Krys Barch. Unfortunately he left the game right after with a hand or wrist injury. He’s currently listed as day-to-day.

Richards crushes Booth

Mike Richards laid a huge hit on David Booth in last night’s Flyers-Panthers game. Richards caught Booth’s head hard with his shoulder and Booth laid motionless on the ice. While Booth’s long-term status is unknown there was some positive news:

“They did some very quick motor tests and everything seemed fine,” Sexton said after the game. “He’s coherent. He knew his name.”

The league will review the play, Richards could be suspended.

Videos added

Tim Conboy vs John Scott Oct 24, 2009
Steve Begin vs Chris Neil Oct 24, 2009
Shawn Thornton vs Matt Carkner Oct 24, 2009
Byron Bitz vs Matt Carkner Oct 24, 2009
Ladislav Smid vs Mark Giordano Oct 24, 2009
Steve MacIntyre vs Brian McGrattan Oct 24, 2009
Steve Ott vs B.J. Crombeen Oct 24, 2009
Brian Sutherby vs Brad Winchester Oct 24, 2009
Krys Barch vs D.J. King Oct 24, 2009
Brad Staubitz vs Eric Boulton Oct 24, 2009
Nathan Smith vs B.J. Crombeen Oct 23, 2009
Keith Ballard vs Chris Kunitz Oct 23, 2009

Due to the storm in NY I lost power a few times and was unable to grab the Schenn-Glass and Boyle-D’Agostini clips (and Richards’ hit on Booth). I should have them within a few days.

Some reads

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Ducks’ Boynton dealing with frustrations
Beauchemin looks forward to return to L.A.
Super-pest finds serenity in New York
Clear-thinking must rule concussion debate
Flyers, Bruins excited about outdoor game
Devellano’s next honor should be Hall of Fame

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#1 - Christian from Philadelphia on Oct 25, 2009 at 06:25 PM

I have more respect for hockey fighters then any other athlete in the world with the exception of maybe mixed-martial-artists. It’s a crying shame the way they get used and abused though. Take this here photo of Steve McIntyre and Brian McGrattan. Here are to mammoth bangers who get the hell beaten out of them for a living and neither of them played 2 minutes. I love fighting in hockey and it is definitly needed but the suits i.e. coaches, general managers, comissioner and scouts should be ashamed of themselves for not even allowing these guys to play at least 5 minutes. Show some respect for your players instead of tapping them on the shoulder saying do your thing and then having them sit and watch the rest of the game.

#2 - Say What on Oct 25, 2009 at 07:05 PM

Macintyre can’t even fucking skate. He doesn’t even deserve the two minutes he got.

#3 - viper207 on Oct 27, 2009 at 07:12 AM

If MacIntyre doesn’t deserve a spot, how would you say McGrattan deserves the same spot? The man has spent the last few years losing any NHL credibility he had earned through his actions.

An 09 MacIntyre is as good physically as an 06 McGratton, if not better. Just don’t call the other guy a bum, when both could be easily labeled as such.

Me? I’m just tickled pink that they are both on NHL active rosters. And we’ll get a rematch or two.

#4 - flames fan on Nov 17, 2009 at 06:23 PM

macyntire wow! what a joke the guy doesent even knoe how to spell hockey he definitley doesent deserve a spot on that team….. wait hold that thought its the oilers maybe he does…....what a fag

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