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Canadian Hockey League Formations
Jim Brown asked:
Following the action on the ice when the Canadians are battling it out will depend on which league peaks the interest of hockey fans around the world. The action that people view on television could be from the Western Hockey League hockey players or those that play in the Ontario Hockey League. The mix of hockey players on the ice could change up some weeks when members of the Quebec Major Junior take charge. It does not matter which league is playing during the week because all hockey fans know that the action they view will be thrilling either way.
The Canadian Hockey League serves as host to hockey teams that play the game of hockey just as passionately as their counterparts do in the United States. On any given week, however, it is quite possible for teams to be fined because their coach overstepped the boundaries of decorum and expressed feelings that were later deemed to be very inappropriate by officials or those higher up. Canadian hockey teams are resilient enough to find the courage to step back out on the ice the next week and win their team another victory that is far less controversial.
Before the Commissioner of a certain league imposes such penalties, all parties are consulted to ensure that all transgressions are made a matter of record and there are no grey areas on what was said, or what occurred by all parties involved. Once the air has cleared around the two teams, and the appropriate penalties have been assigned, the Canadian hockey players can in clear conscience return to the ice for another battle.
While they continue play, they will probably continue to hope that their coaches will remain silent on the sidelines and continue to be just as devoted to guiding them like they are supposed to instead of letting their passions get the best of them during a game. Some hockey players might carry out their aggressions while on the ice over something that happened weeks ago. It is hard to tell how hockey players will play week to week because fans are not privy to some of the behind the scene actions that occur in the locker room between two teams.
The road to Kitchener begins with the Canadian Hockey League on 2 October each year, and the Canadian hockey team head in certain directions to complete the games that are on their schedules. Some hockey teams might head to Saint John and others might return to Quebec City. The pace that hockey players keep in making the games on the individual schedules is almost as brisk as the speed at which they skate on the ice during each hockey game they play in.
Every week, the Canadian Hockey League will select a Player of the Week and the ADT Canadian Hockey League Goaltender of the Week. The player that is selected for either of these awards can come from Western Hockey League, Ontario Hockey League, or the Quebec Major Junior league. Fans will be thoroughly entertained with the background information that is provided about the winner and will be surely inspired after reading the play-by-play reports of the hockey ice action that earned them such an honor.
Following the action on the ice when the Canadians are battling it out will depend on which league peaks the interest of hockey fans around the world. The action that people view on television could be from the Western Hockey League hockey players or those that play in the Ontario Hockey League. The mix of hockey players on the ice could change up some weeks when members of the Quebec Major Junior take charge. It does not matter which league is playing during the week because all hockey fans know that the action they view will be thrilling either way.
The Canadian Hockey League serves as host to hockey teams that play the game of hockey just as passionately as their counterparts do in the United States. On any given week, however, it is quite possible for teams to be fined because their coach overstepped the boundaries of decorum and expressed feelings that were later deemed to be very inappropriate by officials or those higher up. Canadian hockey teams are resilient enough to find the courage to step back out on the ice the next week and win their team another victory that is far less controversial.
Before the Commissioner of a certain league imposes such penalties, all parties are consulted to ensure that all transgressions are made a matter of record and there are no grey areas on what was said, or what occurred by all parties involved. Once the air has cleared around the two teams, and the appropriate penalties have been assigned, the Canadian hockey players can in clear conscience return to the ice for another battle.
While they continue play, they will probably continue to hope that their coaches will remain silent on the sidelines and continue to be just as devoted to guiding them like they are supposed to instead of letting their passions get the best of them during a game. Some hockey players might carry out their aggressions while on the ice over something that happened weeks ago. It is hard to tell how hockey players will play week to week because fans are not privy to some of the behind the scene actions that occur in the locker room between two teams.
The road to Kitchener begins with the Canadian Hockey League on 2 October each year, and the Canadian hockey team head in certain directions to complete the games that are on their schedules. Some hockey teams might head to Saint John and others might return to Quebec City. The pace that hockey players keep in making the games on the individual schedules is almost as brisk as the speed at which they skate on the ice during each hockey game they play in.
Every week, the Canadian Hockey League will select a Player of the Week and the ADT Canadian Hockey League Goaltender of the Week. The player that is selected for either of these awards can come from Western Hockey League, Ontario Hockey League, or the Quebec Major Junior league. Fans will be thoroughly entertained with the background information that is provided about the winner and will be surely inspired after reading the play-by-play reports of the hockey ice action that earned them such an honor.
From Yzerman to Lidstrom
Shariwings asked:
When Steve Yzerman became the captain of the Detroit Red Wings in 1986, everyone had thought Jacques Demers had lost his noodle. He was the youngest captain in the franchise’s history and in the NHL at the time. Now we all have the pleasure of hindsight, but 22 years ago Demer’s saw something special. Steve Yzerman is easily considered one of the best captains in NHL history. Being the longest serving captain of one team his entire career is quite an achievement. After such a long tenure, how is it that it was such an easy transition to the current captain, Nick Lidstrom?
When Yzerman became captain, he was quiet and shy. He basically led by example on the ice. His smooth play. He had six consecutive 100+ point seasons. He was rarely penalized. When Scotty Bowman took over the team in 93-94 season, he took over a team that had been struggling for decades. He immediately looked to the captain to help turn that around. Scotty Bowman stressed the importantance of defense. Steve Yzerman changed his game and became an excellent defensive forward. Under the guidence of Scotty Bowman, the Red Wings captured their first Stanley cup in over four decades in 1997. The stress on defence and Yzerman changing his game were key factors. Steve Yzerman never put up the numbers like he had during the first part of his career, but he was just as important, if not more, being a great defensive forward.
Steve Yzerman never had to say much. His team looked up to him and trusted him. They watched his perserverance and leadership on the ice. That transfered to the locker room. He didn’t have to stand on a chair and yell out inspirational things, he was inspirational himself. Overshadowed in his career by other great hockey players like Wayne Gretzky and Mark Messier and Mario Lemieux, his teammates knew how great he was. Eventually it was realized by the entire hockey league.
Nick Lidstrom came to Detroit and has also spent his entire career there. He was quiet and put up great numbers as a defensman. Here was another case where for years, his team and fans knew he was amazing and the rest of the league had yet to notice. Nick Lidstrom is an important part of the team and even while Yzerman was still there, the rest of the team looked to him for guidence as well.
When Steve Yzerman retired, Detroit hockey fans were sad. What an amazing career, but we all knew it would come to an end. When Nick Lidstrom was handed the C, Detroit hockey fans cheered. Nick Lidstrom also was the quiet sort, never seeking out attention for his amazing exploits. He is always described as being in the right place at the right time, always. He is not overally physical, but always effective. Nick Lidstrom doesn’t need to say much in the locker room either. A veteran who spent his entire career in one city, is looked up to by the youngsters, and respected by his peers. He leads the Red Wings by his demeanor and his play.
Steve Yzerman and Nick Lidstrom may have played different positions, be from different countries, but they share a common attitude. An absolute love of the game. They both have the poise, respect and unassumed leadership that other people just gravitate towards. They perfected their game for the betterment of their team. They are future hall of famers who now both have the honor of leading their team to the ultimate prize, the Stanley cup. The trust that their teammates have in them is unyielding and a true testament to sports players everywhere. There was no better man to take over for Steve Yzerman. All Red Wings fans hope that Nick Lidstrom will be here for many more years.
~~On another note, I predict Henrik Zetterberg to be the next captain of the Red Wings, carrying on a tradition of on the ice leadership and amazing play offensively and defensively. He is like a Swedish version of Steve Yzerman and I predict that if he does take over for Lidstrom someday, it will be another smooth transition. This article is based mostly on opinion, if you have anything to add or your own opinion, it will be readily accepted and noted.
When Steve Yzerman became the captain of the Detroit Red Wings in 1986, everyone had thought Jacques Demers had lost his noodle. He was the youngest captain in the franchise’s history and in the NHL at the time. Now we all have the pleasure of hindsight, but 22 years ago Demer’s saw something special. Steve Yzerman is easily considered one of the best captains in NHL history. Being the longest serving captain of one team his entire career is quite an achievement. After such a long tenure, how is it that it was such an easy transition to the current captain, Nick Lidstrom?
When Yzerman became captain, he was quiet and shy. He basically led by example on the ice. His smooth play. He had six consecutive 100+ point seasons. He was rarely penalized. When Scotty Bowman took over the team in 93-94 season, he took over a team that had been struggling for decades. He immediately looked to the captain to help turn that around. Scotty Bowman stressed the importantance of defense. Steve Yzerman changed his game and became an excellent defensive forward. Under the guidence of Scotty Bowman, the Red Wings captured their first Stanley cup in over four decades in 1997. The stress on defence and Yzerman changing his game were key factors. Steve Yzerman never put up the numbers like he had during the first part of his career, but he was just as important, if not more, being a great defensive forward.
Steve Yzerman never had to say much. His team looked up to him and trusted him. They watched his perserverance and leadership on the ice. That transfered to the locker room. He didn’t have to stand on a chair and yell out inspirational things, he was inspirational himself. Overshadowed in his career by other great hockey players like Wayne Gretzky and Mark Messier and Mario Lemieux, his teammates knew how great he was. Eventually it was realized by the entire hockey league.
Nick Lidstrom came to Detroit and has also spent his entire career there. He was quiet and put up great numbers as a defensman. Here was another case where for years, his team and fans knew he was amazing and the rest of the league had yet to notice. Nick Lidstrom is an important part of the team and even while Yzerman was still there, the rest of the team looked to him for guidence as well.
When Steve Yzerman retired, Detroit hockey fans were sad. What an amazing career, but we all knew it would come to an end. When Nick Lidstrom was handed the C, Detroit hockey fans cheered. Nick Lidstrom also was the quiet sort, never seeking out attention for his amazing exploits. He is always described as being in the right place at the right time, always. He is not overally physical, but always effective. Nick Lidstrom doesn’t need to say much in the locker room either. A veteran who spent his entire career in one city, is looked up to by the youngsters, and respected by his peers. He leads the Red Wings by his demeanor and his play.
Steve Yzerman and Nick Lidstrom may have played different positions, be from different countries, but they share a common attitude. An absolute love of the game. They both have the poise, respect and unassumed leadership that other people just gravitate towards. They perfected their game for the betterment of their team. They are future hall of famers who now both have the honor of leading their team to the ultimate prize, the Stanley cup. The trust that their teammates have in them is unyielding and a true testament to sports players everywhere. There was no better man to take over for Steve Yzerman. All Red Wings fans hope that Nick Lidstrom will be here for many more years.
~~On another note, I predict Henrik Zetterberg to be the next captain of the Red Wings, carrying on a tradition of on the ice leadership and amazing play offensively and defensively. He is like a Swedish version of Steve Yzerman and I predict that if he does take over for Lidstrom someday, it will be another smooth transition. This article is based mostly on opinion, if you have anything to add or your own opinion, it will be readily accepted and noted.