The Duos Drop ‘Em in Pittsburgh
Two of the Eastern Conference’s tough guy pairings were in action during the first two periods of last night’s Hurricanes–Penguins game. Paul Bissonnette picked up another win in his rookie campaign as he took on Dan LaCouture in the first while Wade Brookbank looked impressive in a second period scrap against Eric Godard.
Minutes after Jason Strudwick and Cody McCormick fought late in Oilers–Avalanche, Ian Laperriere sealed his Gordie Howe hat trick by tangling with Zack Stortini in a disappointing bout. Laperriere’s frustrations with Stortini’s style were made public as he skated to the penalty box. The night’s lone other fight was Brandon Prust mixing it up with Nick Tarnasky.
Also, it wasn’t a fight, but Milan Lucic putting Mike Van Ryn through the glass was definitely the highlight of Thursday’s action. Brian McGrattan made an appearance yesterday evening as well, dressing in his first regular season game for the Coyotes.
Kevin Smith Talks Zack and Miri, Hockey
In a pretty fun interview with Yahoo! Sports Puck Daddy blog regarding his latest movie, “Zack and Miri Make a Porno”, director Kevin Smith discusses everything under the sun including the movie itself, hockey in films, and the hardships of being a New Jersey Devils fan:
PD: I know, as a Devils fan, I’ve attempted to explain that being a fan is essentially like being a Jersey native. That they share the same traits: Humble, but angry; constantly defending every deficiency that you’re associated with through birth or residence. Do you see the team as symbolic to Jersey as a whole?
Smith: Yeah, and for me it’s no different than growing up fat. If you grow up fat, you have to try harder. Being a Devils fan, you just have to try harder. You have to be more patient, put up with a lot more ribbing from everybody else, and find your calm center.
Videos added
Zack Stortini vs Ian Laperriere Oct 23, 2008
Jason Strudwick vs Cody McCormick Oct 23, 2008
Brandon Prust vs Nick Tarnasky Oct 23, 2008
Wade Brookbank vs Eric Godard Oct 23, 2008
Dan LaCouture vs Paul Bissonnette Oct 23, 2008
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Duck Cast with Bret Hedican
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