Battle of Alberta Alive, but All Flames
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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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
