Score one for the players. Since July 1, NHL free agents continue to sign on the dotted line for massive amounts of dollars. To this end, Canuck fans must be thrilled with the recent additions of forward Ryan Johnson (two-year, $2.3 million contract), and the ever dangerous Darcy Hordichuk (two-year deal). Oh yes, let’s not forget the brilliant acquisition of ex-Leaf, Kyle Wellwood (one year contract worth just under $1 million), who should fit right in to a team on the decline. But let’s face it; the Canucks are easy to pick on.
Vancouver is not the only team that contributed to this “madness” as many other teams have been making ridiculous offers to lure new talent. I have noted some of these deals (five in each category) in my version of the good, the bad, and the ugly:
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Amidst an aura of controversy, the North Cariboo Senior Soccer League (NCSSL) has “flip-flopped” in the manner that the league reports game results to the media.
The NCSSL implemented a new controversial policy that had the league Public Relations representative reporting accurate scores as long as the goal differential was three goals, or less. In its’ wisdom, the league, chose an alternate strategy of reporting scores when a game finished with a four goal spread, or more. In other words, a 9-0 game would be reported as 3-0, an 8-1 contest would become 4-1 and so on.
Why would a league come up with such a policy? The NCSSL is obviously concerned that teams like Wolverton/Boston Pizza play four years without a win. Moreover, there is widespread (from league executive) concern with the amount of times these clubs get trounced in the process. Let’s face facts; it is embarrassing when a league has to report perennial cellar dwellers, year in, and year out. It reflects the o
On August 2nd, 2013 I wrote a column about “Moose”.
Below is that column which is in italics
He’s proud, passionate, and prominent.
Glen “Moose” Scott is a “one-of-a-kind” colorful character who takes his sports seriously.
On the surface, “Moose” appears to hold a gruff, overpowering, and even intimidating personality. However, underneath this rough facade lays a committed family man, with a big heart who enjoys everyday living, such as watching lacrosse or hockey at the Coliseum or football on the big screen in the comforts of his Pineview home.
“Moose” was one of the first individuals I met after arriving in Prince George in 1979. He is not only recognizable throughout the sports community but in the political arena as well serving two terms as a city councilor (2002-2008).
It’s taken seven long days and despite objections from the publisher, and my critics, I have returned. Last week you were introduced to half of the winners in the second Annual Hartley Awards. As previously mentioned, in order to receive this “di-STINK-tive” honour, winners must have accomplished something “special” in the sports world during the 2006 year.
So, on to the presentations. Again, we ask for complete silence as we honor those that went below and beyond the call of duty:
Everyone welcome award: And the winner is
the BCHL. This league managed to demean its 60 game regular season schedule by allowing all eight Coastal Conference teams and seven Interior Conference teams (plus either Williams Lake or Quesnel) to qualify for the post season party. It’s hard to understand the significance of the first 60 games. League officials must have a difficult time defending the rationale behind this move. Accepting the award on behalf of the BCHL is Commissioner John Gri
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