Hockey
Dave Allison – no to the Bucs
Former Iowa Star head coach Dave Allison was set to take the reigns of the Des Moines Buccaneers but has decided against the move and instead will take a scouting position with the Pittsburgh Penguins.
The Bucs open up the season with an exhibition game on the road September 24th,.
Chops suspended for 2009-2010
The Iowa Chops were sent to the penalty box today for the 2009-2010 season. The AHL Board of Governors “involuntary suspened” the Iowa Chops franchise because they have been unable fix violations of the league’s Constitution and By-Laws.
Let’s Go Bucs!
Hockey news
Finally, some good news on the local hockey front!
In a interview with 62andeven.com this morning, former Iowa Stars Head Coach Davey Allison made it official:
“July 1, I start with the Bucs (Des Moines Bucaneers of the USHL). I got the kayak on the roof, a six-pack of Coke and a half-pack of smokes (cigars) and [...]
What really goes on in the penalty box
Oliver Setzinger, playing in the Hockey World Championship or something, had a few words with fans sitting behind the box.
“Are you F***ing kidding me”
“Do it in English”
“Have a beer”
“Do you suck cock?”
“Are you gay?”
[via Deadspin]
The Overnight
Buzzer beating in the NHL Playoffs -
After a three-goal lead disappeared in the third period, Denis Seidenberg fired a shot that was deflected by Jussi Jokinen and crossed the goal line with 00.2 seconds left, giving the Canes a 4-3 win over the Devils Tuesday and tying the series at 2-2. Clemmensen would have stopped [...]
