The Venting Spot

[Jamarquan 201]

Yes. Goes without saying. I'm not proud of or happy with my grades, but I think kids around here are pushed a little too much to overachieve.

[beerleaguecaptain 999]

3 hours ago, Jamarquan said:

Yes. Goes without saying. I'm not proud of or happy with my grades, but I think kids around here are pushed a little too much to overachieve.

There is no doubt that some parents put a lot pf pressure on their kids.  And there also no doubt that some kids don't put enough pressure on themselves.  There is always a continuum.  

[IPv6Freely 2093]

So this was my night last night...

 

This guy decided to be a hero for the scouts in the stands with the game already out of reach. I didn't even try to stop the second one. Idiot winds up for a slapped from the slot up 8-4. The third was him crashing the net before saying "AW YEA NATURAL HAT TRICK". 

First goal against was from about their goal line that ended up being on goal. I tried to just knock it a couple feet away from the net so my D could pick it up, and just... missed it. 
Second goal was a shot that was wide of the net and (apparently, as I didn't see what happened) our D put his stick out to try to keep it from going out in front after hitting the board behind the net... and put it right in.

In the second period they scored on an off-side. They had a guy in the slot, we get the puck out to center and their guy passes it back to the guy still in our zone... in alone, scores. Ref says he didn't see anyone off-side. Maybe if you were anywhere remotely near the blue line, you might have! 

Just one of those games, I guess. I deleted the GoPro footage before I even left the ice. 

[Fat Buzz 70]

The name Stu Weintraub just reeks of douche.  Call me in as a sub next time... I'll channel my inner Dustin Byfluglien on him.  

[IW Team - Chase 184]

On 12/29/2016 at 8:03 AM, IW Team - Chase said:

Said my potentially last goodbye to a loved one yesterday. F Cancer. 

Wish I wasn't right this time, taking solace knowing they are no longer in pain. 

[Hills 712]

10 minutes ago, IW Team - Chase said:

Wish I wasn't right this time, taking solace knowing they are no longer in pain. 

Sorry to hear man.

[psulion22 402]

On 1/23/2017 at 9:10 AM, IPv6Freely said:

 

In the second period they scored on an off-side. They had a guy in the slot, we get the puck out to center and their guy passes it back to the guy still in our zone... in alone, scores. Ref says he didn't see anyone off-side. Maybe if you were anywhere remotely near the blue line, you might have! 

 

We lost 6-5 last night on a goal that clearly didn't go in.  It went post-post-out to the corner.  I picked the puck up took two strides and made a headman pass when the whistle blew.  The ref, who had only made it to just inside the blueline on the shot, was calling it a goal.  He was adamant he saw it cross the goal line, while stadning at the blue line.  The other ref skated over and said it didn't look in to her, was he absolutely sure it went in?  He said he didn't care what she saw, he was closer so it was his call, and it definitely went in.  I felt bad for the girl after the verbal abuse she had to take for it.  Shortly after that, eagle eyes had to ask the back ref where the faceoff should be after a shot went cleanly off the crossbar and over the glass.  He couldn't tell from 3 feet away that the goalie didn't touch it.  Even the league director, who was watching the game, was pointing outside the zone.  He couldn't see the puck from 3 feet away, but he could clearly see it go over the line from 60 feet on the other end?  After the game I apologized to the girl ref for the abuse she took and that she was having to make up for him.  She apologized for us losing on a goal that didn't go in.

[psulion22 402]

46 minutes ago, IW Team - Chase said:

Wish I wasn't right this time, taking solace knowing they are no longer in pain. 

Sorry, Chase.  At least you know they aren't suffering, and you got to see them before they went.

My original statement still stands.  F cancer.  F cancer hard.

[IW Team - Chase 184]

I appreciate it 'gents, F cancer real hard. 

[beerleaguecaptain 999]

8 hours ago, IW Team - Chase said:

Wish I wasn't right this time, taking solace knowing they are no longer in pain. 

So sorry. 

[beerleaguecaptain 999]

19 hours ago, Pocketmonster18 said:

The name Stu Weintraub just reeks of douche.  Call me in as a sub next time... I'll channel my inner Dustin Byfluglien on him.  

And what exactly about his name makes you say that?  Maybe he wouldn't be a douche is he had a generic, non ethnic (Christian) name like John Smith?  Tread carefully. 

[IPv6Freely 2093]

1 hour ago, dkmiller3356 said:

And what exactly about his name makes you say that?  Maybe he wouldn't be a douche is he had a generic, non ethnic (Christian) name like John Smith?  Tread carefully. 

[Fat Buzz 70]

4 hours ago, dkmiller3356 said:

And what exactly about his name makes you say that?  Maybe he wouldn't be a douche is he had a generic, non ethnic (Christian) name like John Smith?  Tread carefully. 

No, I had absolutely no ethnic based thoughts going into that statement.  

After Chris's description of that game, and those three goals, I'd have written any name in my statement... even John Smith... but 'Stu' lends itself to a little bit of extra humor.  

With that being said, I see that I unintentionally said something shitty.  When I saw the name, I didn't put any thought into its assumed background.  Had I actually taken a minute and did that... I'd have steered clear of that one.  

Having one of the most ethnic names in most settings, I have to deal with with that shit all the time and know how shitty it is.  I'm not one to do it to others.  

 

 

 

 

Edited January 25, 2017 by Pocketmonster18

[chippa13 1844]

11 hours ago, Pocketmonster18 said:

No, I had absolutely no ethnic based thoughts going into that statement.  

After Chris's description of that game, and those three goals, I'd have written any name in my statement... even John Smith... but 'Stu' lends itself to a little bit of extra humor.  

With that being said, I see that I unintentionally said something shitty.  When I saw the name, I didn't put any thought into its assumed background.  Had I actually taken a minute and did that... I'd have steered clear of that one.  

Having one of the most ethnic names in most settings, I have to deal with with that shit all the time and know how shitty it is.  I'm not one to do it to others.  

 

 

 

 

This reeks of one of those celebrity back-peddle tweets and apologies we get on a daily basis.

[IPv6Freely 2093]

2 hours ago, chippa13 said:

This reeks of one of those celebrity back-peddle tweets and apologies we get on a daily basis.

What would you have preferred he said? 

[Fat Buzz 70]

There are three types of people in this situation. 

1- the guy that would just ignore Dave's reply, like it never happened.

2- the guy that would jump straight to blaming Dave for getting too sensitive over nothing, because it's never his fault.

3- the guy that has enough integrity to realize he said something that could be offensive to someone, and felt bad about it.

Fuck me for being the third guy.  But the end of the day-I'm not addressing, defending myself to or trying to win over the masses here... my explanation and any apology I'll give was/is intended for Dave. 

 

 

 

Edited January 25, 2017 by Pocketmonster18

[beerleaguecaptain 999]

3 hours ago, Pocketmonster18 said:

There are three types of people in this situation. 

1- the guy that would just ignore Dave's reply, like it never happened.

2- the guy that would jump straight to blaming Dave for getting too sensitive over nothing, because it's never his fault.

3- the guy that has enough integrity to realize he said something that could be offensive to someone, and felt bad about it.

Fuck me for being the third guy.  But the end of the day-I'm not addressing, defending myself to or trying to win over the masses here... my explanation and any apology I'll give was/is intended for Dave. 

 

 

 

I'm good.  Consider apology accepted and I respect option 3.  God knows I've said plenty of stupid things in my life.  Eaten a lot of crown over the years... tastes like chicken by the way.

[badger_14 601]

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Edited January 26, 2017 by badger_14

[IPv6Freely 2093]

I have never met anyone who gets sick more than you.

[badger_14 601]

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Edited January 26, 2017 by badger_14

[kmfdm86 112]

Today I'm grateful that I play hockey with face protection. 

Second inline game of the season (won our first game 2-0). We're facing a new team to the league, it's their first season there.

We're destroying them 8-1 with about 7 minutes to go in the third. Puck lands at the half boards and I'm heading towards it at about a 45 degree angle. Guy on the other team is heading for it at about the same angle but going the other way. I just barely get there first and this dude takes a giant golf swing at the puck and cracks me straight up the centerline of my cage with the shaft of his stick. He doesn't apologize and just moves on. Ref is standing five feet away. The whole team saw him watch it happen and the ref just shrugs at me. It's not like he brushed me with it or anything. It was loud. Normally I don't get worked up over missed calls but if I wasn't wearing anything I'd have a broken nose and missing teeth.

On my last face off I was against him and just kind of wrapped his stick up and shoved him out. Felt good. Haha. Final score was 8-2, but still. 

Edited January 26, 2017 by kmfdm86

[GreatestAmericanBeardo 258]

9 hours ago, kmfdm86 said:

Today I'm grateful that I play hockey with face protection. 

Second inline game of the season (won our first game 2-0). We're facing a new team to the league, it's their first season there.

We're destroying them 8-1 with about 7 minutes to go in the third. Puck lands at the half boards and I'm heading towards it at about a 45 degree angle. Guy on the other team is heading for it at about the same angle but going the other way. I just barely get there first and this dude takes a giant golf swing at the puck and cracks me straight up the centerline of my cage with the shaft of his stick. He doesn't apologize and just moves on. Ref is standing five feet away. The whole team saw him watch it happen and the ref just shrugs at me. It's not like he brushed me with it or anything. It was loud. Normally I don't get worked up over missed calls but if I wasn't wearing anything I'd have a broken nose and missing teeth.

On my last face off I was against him and just kind of wrapped his stick up and shoved him out. Felt good. Haha. Final score was 8-2, but still. 

its been my experience, that unless you go down, thats not getting called.  Especially late in the game.  

[kmfdm86 112]

It's just weird because they're usually very liberal with their penalties. They'll call you for slashing if your stick is within 6 inches of their hands.

I hope they're just loosening up in general, but I really think that should have been a call.

[JoeyJ0506 192]

11 hours ago, kmfdm86 said:

Today I'm grateful that I play hockey with face protection. 

Second inline game of the season (won our first game 2-0). We're facing a new team to the league, it's their first season there.

We're destroying them 8-1 with about 7 minutes to go in the third. Puck lands at the half boards and I'm heading towards it at about a 45 degree angle. Guy on the other team is heading for it at about the same angle but going the other way. I just barely get there first and this dude takes a giant golf swing at the puck and cracks me straight up the centerline of my cage with the shaft of his stick. He doesn't apologize and just moves on. Ref is standing five feet away. The whole team saw him watch it happen and the ref just shrugs at me. It's not like he brushed me with it or anything. It was loud. Normally I don't get worked up over missed calls but if I wasn't wearing anything I'd have a broken nose and missing teeth.

On my last face off I was against him and just kind of wrapped his stick up and shoved him out. Felt good. Haha. Final score was 8-2, but still. 

 

Had a ref in our area tell a guy on my team (that wears a cage) that he won't call a high-sticking penalty if the person taking the stick up-high is wearing a cage because "You aren't even going to get hurt because of the cage." Except, the same guy that did not get called for that high stick knocked another guy's teeth out the next period with a high stick... Call the penalty, cage or not, so people learn to carry their sticks down.

Edited January 26, 2017 by JoeyJ0506
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[kmfdm86 112]

Yeah. It's definitely a matter of discipline. We have a guy that doesn't wear a cage or visor that would've gotten really messed up if it was him instead of me.