Posted this on the Flames message board:

While I won't argue that we may in fact lead the league in knucklehead fans. To paint thousands with the same brush due to a 200 or 300 idiots isn't fair.
- Alpha_Nuck

I never did....I said sounds like "these Canucks fans", not all. Lot's of parts in his message saying how great the majority of Canucks fans were. I just felt like posting this because earlier in here it was all "Flames Fans started it" talk.

Posted from the Flames thread:

We were 10 feet away from that fight in that clip last Friday night. After it cleared we reiterated with a canucks fan who was standing right next to it. Lots of yelling, and then bam a canuck fan sucker punched the flames fan, all hell broke loose, then an older man in a flames jersey (turned out to be the dad) tried to step in, he was grabbed an thrown on the floor. The guy was like 50. wtf? Then as the four of us (in flames jerseys) stood by trying to help calm things, another rogue canuck fan started yelling at us and tried to get us to fight. This was some of the worst Fanaticism I have ever witnessed. So many nice canuck fans kept coming up to us and apologizing for the abuse we kept taking every twenty feet we'd walk. Slapped in the gut/logo, chin tap, pretty hard arm wrap around the neck, literally every 1 out of 50 canuck fans we'd pass. My other friend, alone, got a wet paper towel wiped at his head while in that same washroom you saw in that fight, then outside surrounded by 5 fans, they grabbed the back of his neck and told him "the flames suck, and they'll kick his a....". Luckily I live in van, and work in gastown. So we ditched our sweaters as quick as we could so we could enjoy the remainder of the night. I've never seen and been abused at this level while attending a sporting event. I have game 7 tickets if need be, and I will certainly be leaving my Flames jersey at home. Flames fans, if you're reading this, be better then this. Don't just "not" abuse the other fans, but "step in" an say something. As nice it was to hear people apologizing, no one said anything when it was happening. Let's keep this game civil, and just enjoy the game like adults.

Sounds like these Canucks fans take after your buddy Bieksa.
- The-O-G

I always listen to just one side of the story.

Posted from the Flames thread:

We were 10 feet away from that fight in that clip last Friday night. After it cleared we reiterated with a canucks fan who was standing right next to it. Lots of yelling, and then bam a canuck fan sucker punched the flames fan, all hell broke loose, then an older man in a flames jersey (turned out to be the dad) tried to step in, he was grabbed an thrown on the floor. The guy was like 50. wtf? Then as the four of us (in flames jerseys) stood by trying to help calm things, another rogue canuck fan started yelling at us and tried to get us to fight. This was some of the worst Fanaticism I have ever witnessed. So many nice canuck fans kept coming up to us and apologizing for the abuse we kept taking every twenty feet we'd walk. Slapped in the gut/logo, chin tap, pretty hard arm wrap around the neck, literally every 1 out of 50 canuck fans we'd pass. My other friend, alone, got a wet paper towel wiped at his head while in that same washroom you saw in that fight, then outside surrounded by 5 fans, they grabbed the back of his neck and told him "the flames suck, and they'll kick his a....". Luckily I live in van, and work in gastown. So we ditched our sweaters as quick as we could so we could enjoy the remainder of the night. I've never seen and been abused at this level while attending a sporting event. I have game 7 tickets if need be, and I will certainly be leaving my Flames jersey at home. Flames fans, if you're reading this, be better then this. Don't just "not" abuse the other fans, but "step in" an say something. As nice it was to hear people apologizing, no one said anything when it was happening. Let's keep this game civil, and just enjoy the game like adults.

Sounds like these Canucks fans take after your buddy Bieksa.
- The-O-G

Crap from the Flames thread should be left in the Flames thread, it's there for a reason.

I guess Sven is in now. I expect him to have an impact tonight against his old team

I always listen to just one side of the story.

- classic321

Haha...well the only side of the story in this thread was "Flames Fan started it", so I'm not sure you quite understand the concept of "Two sides to every story".

I guess Sven is in now. I expect him to have an impact tonight against his old team
- pker2theend

Oh he will make an impact tonight.....into the boards when Ferkland kills him

I guess Sven is in now. I expect him to have an impact tonight against his old team
- pker2theend

Oh he will make an impact tonight.....into the boards when Ferkland kills him

Oh he will make an impact tonight.....into the boards when Ferkland kills him
- The-O-G

So a 5 minute powerplay? Sounds good!

Haha...well the only side of the story in this thread was "Flames Fan started it", so I'm not sure you quite understand the concept of "Two sides to every story".
- The-O-G

I was at game 2 with 2 buddies who are flame fans and they had the jersey's on and we didn't experience any of that.

So clearly you don't understand the concept of 2 sides to every story.

& Stop bringing garbage from the flames forum over here.

if he breaks a rib it's not too difficult, i don't think. i'd imagine that would be a terrifying feeling.
- chester97

I had broken/bruised rib from skiing a couple years ago. It's nothing serious in terms of day to day activities but you do feel a sting when making almost any effort involving the mid-section. A push-up, for example, is out of the question.

If I was feeling pangs afterwards when hitting moguls, I can only imagine the pain of receiving full hockey checks. And it takes more than a month to fully heal.

I had broken/bruised rib from skiing a couple years ago. It's nothing serious in terms of day to day activities but you do feel a sting when making almost any effort involving the mid-section. A push-up, for example, is out of the question.

If I was feeling pangs afterwards when hitting moguls, I can only imagine the pain of receiving full hockey checks. And it takes more than a month to fully heal.
- AlexF

A couple years ago I had cracked ribs from a motorcycle accident, couldn’t do anything physical for a week and even then it was painful for a long time. Taking a body check would have made me cry like a pens fan.

A couple years ago I had cracked ribs from a motorcycle accident, couldn’t do anything physical for a week and even then it was painful for a long time. Taking a body check would have made me cry like a pens fan.
- Isles_since_6

2 years ago bergeron played with a broken rib in their run to the finals.

Unfortunately, that ship has sailed, they will be the next team to rebuild along with SJ.
- HughJasscok

The rebuild started last summer Mr. Menza.

You should go suck your user namer.

The rebuild started last summer Mr. Menza.

You should go suck your user namer.
- Marwood

I wouldn't argue with him. He knows a thing or two about rebuilds.

I guess Sven is in now. I expect him to have an impact tonight against his old team
- pker2theend

I expect him to score 3 goals including the OT winner and Jim Hughson to name 18 year old Sam Bennett 1st star.

I expect him to score 3 goals including the OT winner and Jim Hughson to name 18 year old Sam Bennett 1st star.
- Scooby_Doo

You want some PB to go with that jelly?

Thoughts and prayers


Does anybody have an answer why
It seems the good die young
Can anybody tell me why
Can anybody tell me why

I expect him to score 3 goals including the OT winner and Jim Hughson to name 18 year old Sam Bennett 1st star.
- Scooby_Doo

How old is that Sam Bennett kid again?

I expect him to score 3 goals including the OT winner and Jim Hughson to name 18 year old Sam Bennett 1st star.
- Scooby_Doo

He is not that Svensational, come on man.

Is he playing on the Sedin line? That would be hilarious contradiction to how Hartley handled him.

How old is that Sam Bennett kid again?
- moondawg

His first name isn't Sam it's 18.

He is not that Svensational, come on man.

Is he playing on the Sedin line? That would be hilarious contradiction to how Hartley handled him.
- FLflames34

I assume he will be playing with Bonino and Higgins. Vrbata will move up with Sedins.

I assume he will be playing with Bonino and Higgins. Vrbata will move up with Sedins.
- Scooby_Doo

I'd rather have Burrows on that line, that doesn't bode well for Calgary.

2 years ago bergeron played with a broken rib in their run to the finals.
- hertzman

True enough, not me though. Would cry like a Pens fan

He is not that Svensational, come on man.

Is he playing on the Sedin line? That would be hilarious contradiction to how Hartley handled him.
- FLflames34

I'd like to see:

Sedin - Sedin - Vrbata
Sven - Bonino - Matthias
Kenins - Horvat - Hansen
Higgins - Richardson - Dorsett

This is keeping in mind that WD wants to roll 4 lines.


And I know this won't happen but if they really suck early again tonight I'd even give Bo a shot with the Sedins and go top-heavy:

Sedin - Sedin - Horvat(they would dominate the cycle game)
Sven - Bonino - Vrbata(dangerous off of the rush)
Higgins - Richardson - Hansen(shutdown line)
Kenins - Matthias - Dorsett(crash and bang)

I'd rather have Burrows on that line, that doesn't bode well for Calgary.
- FLflames34

Might as well throw in the white towel, Canucks in 6.