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Only Minimal Arrests? For Shame, Pittsburgh
"We have a few arrests. For the most part people are being orderly but we've got a few people who don't want to leave." C'mon, Pittsburgh. That's no way to usher in a Crosby regime. [Post-Gazette]...

The First Cut Is The Deepest
If a hockey team scores the first goal of the game in the first five minutes, they have a 70% of winning the game. Just don't tell Gary Bettman or NHL games will only last six minutes. [Live Science]...

In Canada It's Pronounced 'Coonty'
Got an image you'd like to see in here first thing in the morning? Send it to [email protected]. Subject: Morning crap...

Pens Fans Attempt to Distract Capitals With Funny Faces
The Penguins have evened the score with the Capitals at 2-2 in after two periods of play in Washington. In other news, this Pittsburgh fan seems to be quite taken with Washington's coach Bruce Boudreau....

Jiri Hudler Is A Bleeder
Wyshynski breaks down the case for and against suspension over at Puck Daddy....

The One Where An ESPN Commenter Makes The Moves On Rachel Nichols (Update)
We get a massive amount of tips in our inbox each week. Some are pretty interesting, but don't get published for one reason or another. (NSFW)...

Here's Why Killing A Referee Is a Poor Idea
It's never too early for a bizarre story involving murder, cover-up, the Philadelphia Flyers, and the age old dilemma of players and referees not seeing eye to eye....

Please Do Not Jostle Billy On The Ice
Toronto warmly embraces new non-contact youth hockey league. Just kidding; it's being shunned like the angel of death. [CityNews.ca]...

The Las Vegas Wranglers Present The Greatest Night Of Hockey ... Ever
Minor league franchises always try hard to present a family friendly atmosphere, but for one night only the Las Vegas Wranglers will not be down with that. Get your tickets now for "Over 18 Night."...

The Party Zamboni Is Here
If a Deadspin Pants Party ever finds its way to a hockey arena (yeah, right), I believe we have the perfect ice resurfacing machine to get the job done: Behold the tiki bar Zamboni....

Pretty Young Actress Spends Free Time Stopping Pucks With Her Face
Hockey parents and stage parents probably have a lot in common, what with the driving their kids all over the country in pursuit of the fleeting hope of money and stardom....

Sharks' Practice Rink Is Cursed, Or Something
Two recreational league players collapse and die within hours of each other while playing hockey at Sharks Ice in San Jose. [San Jose Mercury]...

Minor League Hockey Team Had A Rough Night
Five people were hospitalized when Albany's team bus flipped over. The coach compared the wreck to a "tough game," but not as rough as when he coached high school basketball in Alabama. [Slow Breaker]...

Milwaukee Admirals To Host 'Don't Be Like Mike Night'
"Anyone named Michael, Phelps, Mary Jane, Cheech, Chong, Weed (Wied) or anyone who has won an Olympic Gold Medal can get their ticket for only $2." [Milwaukee Admirals]...

Why Do You Make Me Hit You With This Hockey Stick?
Moon went down in a junior league (CHL) game after Oshawa Generals captain James DeLory slashed him in the knee from behind. Then DeLory rabbit-punched him in the face, but that's neither here nor there. But Greg Wyshynski over at Puck Daddy offers a different interpretation of the assault—Moon was ...

Kid Vs. Giant Hockey Arena, With Don Cherry In The Mix
The family of a kid who got fired from his cameraman job for asking Don Cherry about his ties is fighting back; and all of Canada is wondering where this one is going next....

Your Morning Ontario Hockey League Fashion Update
Teen cameraman fired for daring to approach Don Cherry and his Amazing Techincolor Dreamcoat. [Sportsnet Ontario]...

Parents Beating Up Refs; How We've Missed You
This one comes from London, Ontario, and while I'm not sure what age the players are, I'm guessing they are mighty young. (I think it was Henry Kissinger who said that "hockey parents are so vicious, precisely because the players are so small.") The fight itself was largely uneventful—no charges wer...

Minor League Goalie Saves His Own Butt
Toronto Young Nationals goalie Victor Adamo makes one of the most incredible saves you'll ever see. Right after making one of the worst clearing passes ever, but still...nice save. [TotalProSports]...

Apparently, Ray Emery Doesn't Like Hats
I don’t know if a hat killed former Ottawa goaltender Ray Emery’s father or if they just make his head scratchy, but if you ask him to wear one he will straight up murder you....