[GDT] Vancouver Canucks vs Philadelphia Flyers, Rogers Arena, Dec 28, 7PM PST - the *snort* *wheeze* *too much turkey* LET'S PLUCK the FLYERS' Wings Game

[Rocket-68]

A Random Hockey Story ... scroll right on past if popup pictures in books are more your thing

The Most Outrageous but True Tales in NHL History

#1 "Cagie" Ken Doraty

A quick glance at Ken Doraty's career stats will show you nothing remarkable from the journeyman winger. He only scored 15 goals in his NHL career, but three of them will keep "Cagie" Ken in the hockey record books forever.

 

Before there was a sudden death overtime in the NHL teams would play a 10-minute overtime period at the conclusion of a regulation tie. Doraty and his Toronto Maple Leafs found themselves in this situation in 1934 against the Ottawa Senators. Tied 4-4 heading into the overtime session, Doraty channeled his inner sniper, scoring the only hat-trick in NHL overtime history, leading the Leafs to a 7-4 victory.

 

With the changes in the overtime rules, Doraty will remain in the NHL record books forever.

 

#2 Brendan Shanahan and Rick Vaive

NHL disciplinarian Brendan Shanahan told a funny story a few years ago on radio show about when he was a young player. Shanahan was a huge fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs growing up. He was skating at a rink in the summer of 1983 in Toronto and heard that Rick Vaive had been skating at an adjoining rink and was in the next locker room over.

 

Shanahan wandered in to the locker room and asked the Toronto captain for an autograph. He described the response from Vaive as less than accommodating.

 

Shanahan would get drafted and went straight to the NHL four years later with the New Jersey Devils. He never forgot about his encounter with Vaive. During a game against Buffalo Shanahan lined up next to Vaive and attacked him when the puck dropped. After the scrap, two linesmen had to drag the rookie winger to the penalty box.

 

Vaive, dumbfounded by the malice in the confrontation found out from Shanahan's teammate Jim Korn that the rookie pugilist happened to be a disgruntled autograph seeker from four years before.

 

#3 1907 Montreal Wanderers

The Montreal Wanderers were originally an amateur Canadian hockey team that played in several leagues before joining the NHL in 1917. Prior to 1926 the Stanley Cup was competed for by teams outside of the NHL. As each league folded the NHL gained exclusive rights to compete for the trophy.

 

In 1907 the Stanley Cup was won by the Wanderers as they defeated the Kenora Thistles. Prior to 1912, in the challenge era, teams could challenge one another for the Stanley Cup at any time depending on rink conditions. In 1912 it was decided that the Stanley Cup would be competed for only once a year at the end of the season.

 

At some point during the 1907 the Wanderers were being photographed with their prized Stanley Cup. Unfortunately they left the trophy at the photographers house. The silver chalice was later found being used as a flower pot, housing geraniums for the photographer's mother. Prestigious.

 

#4 Chris "Knuckles" Nilan

One of the biggest characters in NHL history is Chris Nilan.  Most of his career was spent with the Montreal Canadiens before finishing his career with the New York Rangers and Boston Bruins. He earned the nickname "Knuckles" for his strong desire to throw them at opponents' faces.

 

Nilan makes the list for three reasons. Reason one is the massive amount of penalty minutes accumulated in his career (3043). The second is Nilan's unique place in the NHL record books. In a 1991 game while playing in Boston, Nilan collected 10 separate penalties: six minors, two majors, one misconduct and one game misconduct, for a total of 42 penalty minutes.

 

The most awesome fact about Chris Nilan is that he purchased the old penalty box from the Montreal Forum when they were auctioning off pieces of the historical barn. Possibly the coolest addition to any man cave ever.

 

#5 Phil "Bubba" Bourque

The long standing tradition of having your name engraved into the fabled hockey trophy is one of the coolest perks of winning the trophy. Seeing your name on the trophy along with names of some of the all-time greats has to be one of the coolest things in the world.

 

Phil Bourque got his Stanley Cup in 1991 as a member of the Pittsburgh Penguins. The second-most famous (arguably) Bourque in the NHL noticed that the cup was rattling during his day with the trophy during the summer and took it apart. He found that a couple of repairmen had inscribed their own names on the inside of the cup and decided that he wanted to do the same.

 

Bourque carved in his own message for future curious cup winners: “Enjoy it, Phil Bubba Bourque, '91 Penguins.” Classic.

 

The rest in a future GDT. 

 

Source: https://www.bleacherreport.com/articles/1487237-the-most-outrageous-but-true-tales-in-nhl-history

 

---- Now for the Game Day Thread ----

 

Overview

The Tortarella Flyers look to add another win to their so far respectable record of 18-11-4 by grounding our beloved Canucks they of the boasting of a sparkling 23-9-3 and sitting all alone at the top of the heap. Tall order but the Flyers are playing good hockey and with Torts at the helm, you just know they will be up for the game against the Canucks - so no hitting the snooze but for Tocchet's Rockets otherwise Flyers will pull out a win.

 

Flyers are starting a west coast road trip and will be firing on all cylinders. 

 

We have some interesting opposites - Canucks have a great power play but not so much on the penalty kill while the Flyers have an excellent PK but suck pucks on the power play. So, the Canucks' game strategy should be to stay out of the sin bin and keep the motor running at full tilt drawing penalties - looking at you Mik, Garfield and Petey. The Canucks high powered offense should carry the day.

 

The Flyers won the first game in Philly 2-0 ... but we don't need to be reminded of that.

Quote of the day (RETRO):

Tocchet when asked if any of his skaters could escape the blame in a game in which the Canucks were outshot 42-26 in the 2-0 loss to the Flyers on October 17th:

"I can't even pick one guy who played well other than Demko. He was unreal. He was great tonight and the rest of the guys weren't."

 

Media

You know the drill, GO BUY A TICKET AND throw random objects at the opposing team, especially at Torts who is always good for a laugh - just kidding, no violence please, just your best one-liners hurled at the Flyers bench, and the zebras as needed. Otherwise go to your local watering hole and support your team and swill some beer.

 

TV: Sportsnet Pacific

Radio: SportsNet 650

Streaming: lots on various Reddit threads 

 

By the Numbers

Vancouver is 13-3-1 at home and 23-9-3 overall. The Canucks have an 8-2-1 record in games they convert at least one power play. Keep the motor running and draw a few power plays. 

Philadelphia is 18-11-4 overall and 10-4-3 on the road. The Flyers have gone 14-1-3 in games they score three or more goals. Go Canucks D!

 

LAST 10 GAMES:

Canucks: 7-1-2, averaging 3.9 goals, 6.6 assists, 3.2 penalties and 8.1 penalty minutes while giving up 2.4 goals per game.

Flyers: 7-1-2, averaging 3.1 goals, 4.9 assists, 3.9 penalties and 10.8 penalty minutes while giving up 2.4 goals per game.

No Heading Needed

 

Flyers

 

 

Match up Info

• Tonight marks second and final meeting between the Canucks and Flyers this season: Oct. 17 (road, 2-0 L) and Dec. 28 (home).
• Vancouver is 38-75-13-4 all-time against Philadelphia, including a 16-33-12-2 record on home ice.
• The Canucks are 4-6-0 in their last 10 games against the Flyers (2-3-0 in their last 5).
• J.T. Miller leads all active Canucks skaters in scoring against Philadelphia with 18 points (9-9-18) in 29 career games.
• Tyler Myers has 12 points (5-7-12) in 25 career games against the Flyers.
• Brock Boeser has nine points (6-3-9) in 10 games against the Flyers in his career.
• In nine career games, Elias Pettersson has nine points (3-6-9) against Philadelphia.
• Thatcher Demko is 1-3-0 with a 2.78 GAA and a .923 save percentage in four career games against the Flyers.
• In six career games (3-2-0), Casey DeSmith has a 2.75 GAA and a .910 save percentage all-time against Philadelphia.

 

 

Da Roster

 

 

 

 

Da Zebras

 

Now for some fun stuff

Some Vintage Canucks vs Flyers from the 1970's

 

Throwback: Canucks Dmen Score 3 Goals in the 2nd Period vs Leafs (Dec. 22, 1973) 

 

 

HUGE BRAWL, Canucks VS Flyers 1980 ... Bench Clearing!

 

Edited December 28, 2023 by Rocket-68
Added Refs and Linesmen

[Tusk]

Where is the pop up pictures? I want the link im so bored Im watching Calgary and Seattle both lose

[N4ZZY]

Game Day Thread for today? Did I miss the game or something or are we just desperate for Canucks hockey? 

 

[Rocket-68]

10 minutes ago, Tusk said:

Where is the pop up pictures? I want the link im so bored Im watching Calgary and Seattle both lose

 

Calgary losing should be exciting, almost as much as the Oilers and Leafs playing each other and figuring out a way that both teams lose the game. 

[Rocket-68]

2 minutes ago, N4ZZY said:

Game Day Thread for today? Did I miss the game or something or are we just desperate for Canucks hockey? 

 

 

Nope, tomorrow, hence the date in the thread ... back away from the turkey and egg nog.

 

GO CANUCK GO!

[Lemon Face]

2 minutes ago, N4ZZY said:

Game Day Thread for today? Did I miss the game or something or are we just desperate for Canucks hockey? 

 

It should be always one day before

[Tusk]

3 minutes ago, Rocket-68 said:

 

Calgary losing should be exciting, almost as much as the Oilers and Leafs playing each other and figuring out a way that both teams lose the game. 

HEYYY pop up video links van vs philly..... thanks man great edit. The stories about Toronto and montreal and stuff just make me cringe a little. 

[Jaimito]

 

 

[Rocket-68]

Fun Flyer Story:

 

Back in the day, for some reason the Philadelphia Flyers were in town to play the Canucks a few years in a row on New Years Eve. I was there at one game and headed out on the town as a wanton vagabond tends to do. Ended up at the Roxy right around 11:30, huge line up, slipped the doorman (my buddy) a few bucks and ay-chi-wawa in the door we go. 

Sidled up to the bar to order a few Shirley Temples. Standing right next to me was Eric Lindros. I was not a small guy back then having fallen in love with lifting heavy things but he made me look small ... I digress. A lot of the Flyers and some of the Canucks were all there as well.

 

A few minutes before midnight, the boys all order bottles of Dom. At the stroke of midnight they all start spraying down everyone and each other with the Dom while drinking their Budweisers, CLASSIC!!! I got a face full of Dom being so close to the fray. Lindros reaches over the bar, grabs a bottle of Dom and hands it to me. I don't recall what he said as it was too loud but he got a face full of Dom back from me, after I drank a large slug of course. He just laughed, thank god, LOL. 

 

Some crazy times had at the ole Roxy over the years ... oh to be young again. To quote my good buddy Mark Twain, "Youth is Wasted on the Young"

Edited December 28, 2023 by Rocket-68

[Tocchet.A.Hockey.God]

Canuck win 4-2

 

Philly goes 0-3 on the PK

 

Canucks go 1-3 on the PP

[Slegr]

Go Canucks! If they fail to win, at least the Flyers will help push the Leafs further down the Eastern standings.

[Tusk]

5 minutes ago, Slegr said:

Go Canucks! If they fail to win, at least the Flyers will help push the Leafs further down the Eastern standings.

This is a dumb idea... dont we wanna play toronto in the playoffs? For the CUP?

[Hammertime]

Hopefully Konecny doesn't get us chasing our tails again. 

[Tusk]

3 minutes ago, Hammertime said:

Hopefully Konecny doesn't get us chasing our tails again. 

Nah. Zman showed Myers how to hit. We gonna smash these guys this time. If anyone hits Petey there is gonna be some game misconducts for sure and well worth it.

[Goal_thecup]

1 hour ago, N4ZZY said:

Game Day Thread for today? Did I miss the game or something or are we just desperate for Canucks hockey? 

Posted the following for clarity:

 

Mod Notes: 

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[Tusk]

1 minute ago, Goal_thecup said:

Posted the following for clarity:

 

Mod Notes: 

For those making GDTs: Ideally, we like to have GDTs up and posted between 24 and 48 hours before the start of the game. Too early and it throws people off, but we want ample time before the game for members to discuss the game in advance of it.

 

Also, if no one signs up for a GDT and we're within 24 hours of the game without a GDT created, anyone should feel free to create the GDT, as long as it's got at least some basic info about the game.

 

Post-Game Thread (PGT)

Additionally, if you are creating the GDT, please also do your best to create the PGT as well. You can create the PGT as soon as the game ends. Avoid putting the score in the PGT thread title to avoid spoilers. PGTs are much simpler and ideally, simply place a link or an image of the boxscore in the first post, as well as a link to the highlights once they're available.

And yes we are desperate for canucks hockey because Sweden did not play today. Tomorrow will be a good day.

[sassbs]

Isn’t soucy supposed to be back by now!?????

[Drive-By Body Pierce]

1 hour ago, N4ZZY said:

Game Day Thread for today? Did I miss the game or something or are we just desperate for Canucks hockey? 

 

 

I believe "GDT" is also an acronym, if not the acronym, for "Game Discussion Thread."

Edited December 28, 2023 by Drive-By Body Pierce

[Tusk]

8 minutes ago, sassbs said:

Isn’t soucy supposed to be back by now!?????

Do we need him? I think its weeks away still but really, D core has been better. Will Soucy coming back fuck everything up?

[Tusk]

30 minutes ago, Tusk said:

This is a dumb idea... dont we wanna play toronto in the playoffs? For the CUP?

I am quoting myself for a couple reasons. 

I love the Canucks.

But for the last 20 years or whatever I just want a Canadian team to win the cup. Especially after boston.

The thinig that pissed me off about the Bubble was it would never be a ALL CANADIAN FINAL.

 

I really hope this year Ottawa, Toronto or Montreal can do some crazy spring shit and get to the final so Canucks can beat the east!

[Miss Korea]

I just wanna see Torts fight Tocchet

[PhillipBlunt]

 

[PhillipBlunt]

 

[Bob Long]

51 minutes ago, Hammertime said:

Hopefully Konecny doesn't get us chasing our tails again. 

 

Bo's cousin doesn't do anything for free.

[Tusk]

8 minutes ago, PhillipBlunt said:

 

What I love about Garly is he is so short when you are looking at practice, or when the guys are standing together. But he is a real shit disturber seeing him against the other teams.