Rick Rypien Needs No Slingshot
Rick Rypien had to reach up – way up – when he took on Hal Gill last night. With an eight-inch difference in height it’d probably be expected for Rypien to just want to survive, but he was on the offensive for a good portion of the fight. Rypien handled himself more than well, landing a few good shots with a little bit of bounce and magic.
Rypien’s a fan favorite in Vancouver who’s missed some time over the past few years. At just 25-years old, he’s already playing to revive his career, one that still has potential. He had a solid preseason, but fighting hasn’t ever really been an issue for the middleweight.
One punch away from Pierre Bouchard vs Stan Jonathan, Rypien surely won over anyone left in Vancouver who wasn’t rooting for him already.
New videos pages
To go along with the general and NHL video pages, I’ve added AHL and juniors video pages. A minor league grouping is next on deck.
Blog commenting
It’s been a little up and down and it should be solid right now. Please contact me if it’s an issue again.
Videos added
Hal Gill vs Rick Rypien Oct 7, 2009
Shane O’Brien vs Jordin Tootoo Jan 9, 2007
Ole-Kristian Tollefsen vs Christian Ehrhoff Jan 6, 2007
Adam Mair vs Ben Ondrus Jan 6, 2007
Some reads
Calling out my conversation with PJ Stock about borderline hits one more time.
Rangers’ Brashear pumped to meet Caps, his former team
Jackets’ Boll avoids serious injury on vicious hit
Red Wings Sign Brad May
