Coastal Storm

Tempers flared in last night’s Canucks-Lightning game as the two teams combined for four fights in a wild and entertaining game.

Alex Burrows and Vinny Lecavalier duked it out in the first, Andre Roy and Nathan McIver went at it in the second, and a pair of fights between Jeff Cowan and Nick Tarnasky as well as Mattias Ohlund and Shane O’Brien occurred in the third period.

Chris Gratton also picked up a double roughing after he went after Burrows for a hit on Martin St. Louis.

A bout between the always exciting Darcy Hordichuk and league FM leader Jared Boll rounded out the night.

Ruminating Riley

Riley Cote takes his role seriously.  The 700 Level has a video from ABC 6 in Philly about Cote studying MMA, and watching video of himself and others to prepare better for games.

Videos added

Jared Boll vs Darcy Hordichuk Jan 31, 2008
Mattias Ohlund vs Shane O’Brien Jan 31, 2008
Jeff Cowan vs Nick Tarnasky Jan 31, 2008
Nathan McIver vs Andre Roy Jan 31, 2008
Alexandre Burrows vs Vincent Lecavalier Jan 31, 2008

Some reads

Lucic stays calm
Beatdown is still on Atlanta’s mind
Shelley ready to fight for Sharks
Predators Sign Tootoo to Two-Year Extension
Newbury, Ondrus to provide needed toughness

* John Chandler contributed to this post.