Viking 1 Report post Posted March 27, 2007 Now that this thread has been bumped...Attention U.S. hockey announcers: The name of the coach of the Pittsburgh Penguins is not "Michael Therien." Thank you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chippa13 1844 Report post Posted March 27, 2007 When did "Waffle board" replace "Blocker" in Hockey terminology?IIRC, "waffle board" is a very old term for the blocker as back in the old days that is exactly what it looked like. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RadioGaGa 162 Report post Posted March 27, 2007 When did "Waffle board" replace "Blocker" in Hockey terminology?IIRC, "waffle board" is a very old term for the blocker as back in the old days that is exactly what it looked like.I figured it had some historical roots...I just am surprised they've gone back to older terminology.You don't hear pigskin much anymore in football. Maybe Jaws will bring that back when he joins MNF this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doctor Hook 0 Report post Posted March 27, 2007 I like Canadian stuff because it's like Twilight Zone USA.With that being said, any other New Englanders cringe whenever Jack Edwards of NESN says "bangs" instead of "checks"? For example:"Chara bangs Neil hard from behind..." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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