Thanks to Kukla…for pointing this out to everybody. Mark Bell plead guilty to drunk driving causing injury and hit and run. He will be serving time.
The Leaf forward, picked up in the Vesa Toskala trade with San Jose in June, will be sentenced to six months in a Santa Clara ,California county jail to be served at the end of this upcoming season.
Official sentencing will be in October.
The charges stem from an incident in San Jose on Labour Day last year when Bell’s vehicle rear-ended a pickup truck in the early morning hours, leaving the driver of the truck with head injuries.
UPDATE: Found this on facebook…it made me giggle.
James Mulvina (no network) wrote 27 minutes ago
HES not gunna get jail time just like gordon bombay Mark bell will be coaching a pee wee hockey team lol
So being that it’s so far in the playoffs and my team didn’t even made the playoffs I have decided to cheer for players. It’s a lot easier to hope a player does well then to just pick one team. From the Eastern Conference finals it’s going to B-lo and Ottawa. Now, there is one person on the Sabres that I care about, his name is Ty Conklin…and he’s not even playing. But, that’s alright I still love the guy. Then there is the Sens, I love Heatley. I love Spezza. I love Emery. I love all the Sens guys. They are all great they all make me happy. Then there is the Western Conference which is still up in the air. But, with the Ducks, I love Giggy and Bryz. I love the PPG (Perry, Penner, and Getzlaf) line. I love Teemu, the brothers Niedermayer, and pretty much most of the other guys on the team. Then there is the Sharks, I love Joe, Patrick, Cheech, Nabby, and Rivet. Then there is the Red Wings, this one is difficult. Being that I’m a Jackets fan I really SHOULDN’T like anyone from that team but I do. I love Chelios. And, Lidstrom. It’s not so much that I like them it’s just that I have a lot of respect for them. But, I can for sure do without Hasek winning a Cup. Anyway, I had a better blog to write tonight but I left all my stuff at work and am really really really tired from this weekend…so keep a look out for it tomorrow or Wednesday.
And, to honor my beloved Martin Brodeur here’s a little video…
**Yup it’s true I will be liveblogging the game tonight for Dave at work**
FIRST PERIOD
Ok so I just got home there is 8:00 remaining in the first period and San Jose is on the power play.
But here’s what I have missed so far…Zetterberg got a tripping penalty and Franzen took a holding penalty. And, Holmstrom is in fact back.
6:20 Both teams are skating, passing, and hitting very well.
Commercial break…goodness I just got home from work and was trying to get all caught up. Shots are 8-4 Wings. And, a penalty will be called when they get back.
4:40 Cheechoo takes a penalty so Wings go on the power play for the first time tonight.
3:43 Wings seem to be having a hard time getting anything going.
3:10 Nabby just made an amazing save on Zetterberg….and the Sharks were able to kill off the penalty still no score.
2:08 Cheechoo scores!! 1-0 SHARKS!
00:51.8 Holmstrom is trying to rough up some guys after Nabby makes the save. No penalties on the play. Holmstrom’s helmet got messed up so the ref’s made them send in Bertuzzi.
00:42.3 McLaren hooked but they sent Rivet to the box so Wings are on the power play for the remaining first period…and will start the second period with about a minute and a half on the power play.
00:00 Phew…that was rough I am going to get situated be back for the second!
INTERMISSION
Here is some Wings love for you Dave. I love Chelios…I know you think he is old but they just highlighted one of his shifts he battled in the corner then play went down to the other end and there was a 2 on 1 and he goes back to save the day oh it was Chelios! So there ya go…that should make up for all my Sharks love.
SECOND PERIOD
20:00 Here we go!
18:41 Sharks are able to kill it off and Wings get no shots on the power play.
16:49 Wings just took a Too Many Men on the Ice penalty and they put Holmstrom in the box…I don’t understand how they choose who goes in and out…weird.
14:30 Wings are able to kill it off and hold the Sharks from taking a shot on goal.
11:53 Hasek is complaining but the puck went to the back of the net. There was a delayed penalty. The linesmen are talking about it. But it looks like it’s going to count…they are calling the war room. I will hold off on putting the score up.
The puck goes off Lilja’s head and right into the net. Hasek is a nut. GOAL COUNTS!!!
SHARKS 2 WINGS 0
11:00 The Haseeeeeeeeek Haaaaaaaaaaaasssek chants have started oh I love it!!!
Commercials are fun…
7:27 Sharks are dominating…and Wings are playing sloppy.
6:47 Cheechoo and Maltby take penalties so we have 2 minutes of 4 on 4
3:36 Nabby is great. He has made 17 saves thus far. He has been amazing tonight.
2:00 Lidstrom was knocked down and there probably should have been a penalty but they didn’t call it. Nabby made a great save on the play.
1:00 Momentum is starting to go towards Detroit…they have been controlling the the play.
15.5 Holy cow the Wings just keep throwing shot after shot at Nabby…he’s on fire.
9.9 Maclaren took a cross-checking penalty
4.5 Holmstrom scores on the power play SHARKS 2 WINGS 1
THIRD PERIOD
19:22 WHOA Wings just miss a wide open net…Nabby was down and out…and Cheechoo blocked it.
17:58 Wings have all the momentum right now…and they are controlling the play.
17:27 Goc just took a penalty for slashing Wings on the power play.
15:07 Sharks will it off….yay
14:08 Still here the length of the series is starting to show and scrums are starting more and more.
10:12 Hasek freezes the puck….he is such a nut.
The old man just had a pretty good save.
9:16 Draper just took a delay of game penalty…hopefully Sharks can capitalize.
7:14 Wings are able to kill off the Sharks power play.
5:01 Commercial time…both teams are playing extremely well.
3:08 Icing call Wings are trying desperately to tie it up. Nabby is playing great though!
2:00 I’m wondering when they are going to pull Hasek but Wings can’t seem to keep it in the Sharks zone.
1:00 Empty Net
33.1 WINGS TIE IT UP DAVE!!! 2 All!! Nabby looks sad. Lang scored
INTERMISSION
Going into overtime it looks like Wings will have all the momentum…we’ll see I guess.
FIRST OVERTIME
Right off the face off Datsyul gets a one on one with Nabby…Nabby stones him.
Dave did you go home yet?
Both teams have had some great chances but the goalies are standing tall.
Wings take a penalty so Sharks on the power play.
Billy Guerin took a puck to the face and is bleeding pretty bad. But, he got up and skated off on his own will. And wouldn’t let the trainer put the towel on it. Nice!
They keep talking about how old Chelios is…it’s kind of amazing.
Wings are able to kill off the penalty.
Uh oh Holmstrom went into the locker room they aren’t sure if he is hurt or what.
Sharks are starting to dominate more. Still no word on Holmstrom I don’t see him…
PREGAME 10 minutes until coverage starts. I am pissed that my Marty lost on a flukey goal that really should have been an interference call. I love Lou! He has to be one of the smartest men in the game. Now, if only Columbus could get a GM like that….we already have the BEST coach in the league. Anyway, get some food sit back and enjoy the game! OHH and goooooooooooo Sharks! Also, any hate that I have for VS you can blame on Mike.
I have sat through like a bazillion commercials…this is getting brutal. Drop the damn puck already!!
FIRST PERIOD
20:00 We are getting TSN coverage perfect!! Anything is better than VS!
17:20 Both teams are playing pretty evenly.
16:59 I think Rivet takes a Delay of Game penalty Red Wings on the Power Play!
**Some glass is broken so they are repairing it. Just got word that Holmstrom will play on Wednesday**
15:06 Grier had a great short handed chance but was taken down on the play
14:42 Sharks kill it off…
14:23 This game is really exciting both teams are going back and fourth chance after chance.
13:32 Guerin just got robbed by Hasek…what save…
11:43 Both teams are flying…passes are great…not a lot of whistles.
11:27 Hasek just froze the puck.
10:22 San Jose is pressuring like crazy shot after shot.
10:02 Bill Guerin is going off for hooking…I think I have a crush on him honestly.
10:00 Schnieder has hit 2 posts tonight.
Huge scrum after Nabby freezes the puck. Grier is trying to get into with Lidstrom and Rivet and Bert are trying to go at it.
**Lidstrom scores on the powerplay DETROIT 1 SHARKS 0**
Come on Sharks
4:52 Nabby just had a great save on Cleary…still going back and fourth
3:28 Whoa shots are 13-4 Wings
HASEK IS AN IDIOT…THE PUCK WAS IN AND HE SLIVERED IT OUT I HATE HIM RETIRE HASEK RETIRE
No goal because I hate Hasek. Sharks on the Power Play
4 on 4 Hockey people Sharks just took a high sticking penalty.
00:46 Come on Sharks!!!!!!!!
INTERMISSION
Wings dominated that period…sheesh…
From this moment forward Hasek will be referred to as “Stupid Penishead” in honor of CapsChick haha
SECOND PERIOD
Wings open the game on the powerplay
18:42 Sharks are able to kill it off.
16:39 Nabby just made a great glove save!!
Lang was naughty and took an Interference penalty.
14:55 SHARKS ON THE POWER PLAY!!!
**Another broken glass** It’ll be a minute.
Well they fixed it…and then came back and then went to another commercial!
So the Red Wings really are out playing the Sharks…it’s about time the Sharks give their fans something to cheer about.
CLOWE SCOOOOOOOORED!! SHARKS 1 WINGS 1
Bertuzzi just elbowed Clowe in the head…geez Bert didn’t you learn your lesson the last time you hit someone in the head?!
Wings able to kill off the penalty.
WINGS 1 SHARKS 1
INTERMISSION
I am gonna take a break…be back for the third.
THIRD PERIOD
20:00 I’m looking forward to a nice fast paced third period…we’ll see I guess.
13:15 Wilson is changing up the line combo’s it appears to be helping shots 5-1 Sharks so far this period
Sharks are on the power play Draper just took a penalty. Sharks looking for the go-ahead goal.
CHEECHOO SCORES!! A beautiful goal with Wings surrounding him!! Hasek was down trying to make a snow angel (again)!!!!!!
SHARKS 2 WINGS 1
McLaren is taking a penalty not sure for what they didn’t show the ref…I guess I will tell ya after the commercial break!
He took an intereference penalty. It was a bit of a soft call but what do you expect.
3:30 Sharks killed the penalty Grier topped it off with a short handed attempt and Nabby made a huge save right as they were going back to full strength!!
Bertuzzi is going to the bos I believe for intereference.
2:37 This should give San Jose the chance to get a cushion goal just in case they get a surge. GO SHARKS!
1:00 GO SHARKS GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
00:07 We get a Time Out…or maybe it’s 6.7 seconds….I don’t know Go Sharkies!!!
So I have been slacking on the posts however tonight I will ve liveblogging the Sharks and Wings game tonight…so tell your friends. Right, now I’m watching the Sens and Devils game. Can I tell you how much I want Scott Gomez on my team?! Thankfully he will be a UFA on July 1st so let’s hope we get him…or some top line center…because I think that we’re going to keeps Fedorov on defense…but I don’t really know. It’s all up to Hitch. Still no word on a new GM. I will keep you posted.
OK, so for the much awaited Draft post. *This isn’t going to be much really!* I live about an hour and a half from Columbus where the draft is taking place. So, I am coming up Thursday after work and getting a hotel kind of out of town that way I don’t have to deal with staying in town and I think it’s cheaper. But, I mean whatever. I am hoping to hang out with some fellow bloggers so if you’re going let me know and we will get together for dinner or something. i am not sure how the draft works. So maybe someone should explain it to me but uhm…I will have my car up there. Anyway. that’s all keep a look out for the liveblog tonight!
A day late…but that’s ok. Here are my predictions for this round of the playoffs!
EASTERN CONFERENCE
Buffalo and NY Rangers
I’m going to take Rangers in 7. Buffalo is full of fast little guys…and I think that the Rangers are going to be able to pick Buffalo apart. Now, last night I watched the game and if it hadn’t been for the Rangers parade to the penalty box they would have won the game. Key players for the Buffalo Ryan Miller I guess in a way you always rely on your goalie…but if he is strong he will be able to pull them through this series. Key players for Rangers Jagr, Shanahan, and Avery Jagr for his amazing skills, Shanahan for his wonderful shot, and Avery for his Averyness…did you see how he got under EVERY single player on the Thrashers skin. Sheesh Go Rangers.
Ottawa Senators and NJ Devils
I’m picking New Jersey in 6 games. I really like both of these teams and really didn’t want to have to pick one of them but I guess I have to. Ottawa is deep really deep and they’re really good. Devils rely on Marty for their success and, if Marty is Marty then I really don’t think the Sens stand a chance. But, key players for Devils Obviously, Brodeur, and Parise like I said if Marty is on his game…good luck. And, Parise, that kid is young and amazing he has a ton of talent…and I am sure he will be amazing in this series. Now, key players for the Sens Heatly, Emery, and Spezza A lot of people are saying Heatley is suffering from an ankle injury and I believe it…but if these days off helped him…look out. Emery this guy is a great goalie and I am quite confident that he has what it takes…but I just can’t choose him over Marty (loyalty ya know). Then there is Spezza the guy makes some crazy passes that are beauties to watch…but in the last series he was hitting things and wasn’t taking any crap and was pretty good defensively as well. I don’t want either of these teams to go…but if one has to I choose the Sens to go.
WESTERN CONFERENCE
Ducks and Canucks
Shoot Ducks in 5. Not only do the Ducks have the defense including TWO wonderful goaltenders, they also have the ability to score. I have a feeling this is going to be an easy series for the Ducks because Canucks just got off a 7 game series (when in reality they played 8 maybe even 9 games I would have to go back and look at all the OT’s. It was a long brutal series. Ducks got some rest and were able to heal from their bumps and bruises. They feel fresh…and looked great last night. Key players for the Canucks Luongo and The Sedins Luongo is such an elite goal tender but I think he is tired from the series and will break and that’s hard for me to say because I love the guy. The Sedin’s they need to step it up and if they do…the Canucks will have a shot I think. Key players for the Ducks…I mean honestly who isn’t a key player? Giggy or Bryz depending on who is in net, Penner, Getzlaf, Perry, the brothers Niedermayer, Pronger, Selanne, Kunitz, McDonald, Beauchemin, and really I will stop now This team is really that good. Sorry Canucks fans…Go Ducks.
Detroit Red Wings and San Jose Sharks
There was a time in my life I was a Wings fan…that time is OVER!!!!!! Sharks are gonna take this series to the Wings and they will win it in 7 games. Sharks are an amazing team with a ton of talent. Wings are a good team with defense, offense, and goaltending, BUT, they don’t have the team toughness. Let’s face it Chelios is old…is he gonna fight. And, yes I know Bertuzzi slammed Dion to ice but I don’t know that he can take on the Sharks. Anyway, key players for Wings Hasek if Hasek doesn’t pull a groin and can control himself from being an idiot and exaggerating every little bump then the Wings will have a shot. Sharks key players Nabby, Guerin, Rivet, pretty much the entire team Sharks are a great team and I honestly think the better team all around. So Go Sharks!
So, my birthday is on Sunday. I will be 22. I don’t know that I will be posting a lot until like Wednesday because my BEST FRIEND is in town!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Anyway send me an e-mail send me a message on AIM or just leave me comments. Hope you all are doing good.
So I get home from work just in enough time to liveblog the game and what do I see…my MOTHER sitting on the couch watching Lost. So until she gets done….I’m stuck.
FIRST PERIOD
16:35 Alright I’m actually on the game…
16:31 SHARKS SCORE!!! Michalek scored from Joe Thornton.
16:03 Clowe is going to the sin bin for hooking…naughty naughty Ryan naughty naughty
15:28 Great save by Nabby! Dude that was like multiple saves…good job
14:27 Sharks penalty kill is looking great especially Nabby…and the Nashville power play is looking pretty good also.
12:56 Tons of big hits in this game…looking great.
**Radulov is back after a one game suspension**
8:16 These two teams are just so good.
8:01 Nashville just took a goal tender interference penalty…well I don’t know who took it they are freakin talkin to GM Wilson….oh it was to Hartnell.
7:03 GO SHARKS GO!!!
5:41 Well….Nabby is amazing but the Preds were able to kill of the penalty.
3:44 Billy Guerin hit Nabby and got him all out of position but Preds were NOT able to capitalize.
3:25 FOPPA is out and got knocked down by big Joe.
1:25 Kariya is just getting chance after chance and Nabby keeps stoning him.
19.6 seconds…..well Sharks are up…yay!!!
00:00 END Sharks going off with a 1-0 lead….YEAH!
SECOND PERIOD
18:54 Pavelski SCORES Sharks 2 Preds 0 YEAH!! *earlier in the game he hit the post*
17:28 Jason Arnott scores…I like him…it’s ok. Sharks 2 Preds 1
16:14 Forsberg just delivered a brutal elbow to Cheechoo 2 minutes…naughty naughty.
11:37 Power play can’t get anything going…not much is going on in this game…come on SOMEBODY SCORE!!!
Due to the fact that I have ADD I am done liveblogging sorry.
YEAH! So I will be liveblogging the San Jose and Preds game tonight mainly because I highly enjoy doing it…and it keeps me focused. Sooooooooo leave me comments tell your friends…k love you bye.
Well that is….if the Sabres and Islanders game would get over. I’m listening to NHL radio to make sure I miss nothing haha…so no worries people!!
Uh I can hardly hear the announcer…this is gonna be brutal…please VS put on the Sharks game…:(
They are announcing the starting line ups…come on freaking Sabres…get off of my tv!!!
FIRST PERIOD
Uhm…so apparently a few seconds in there was an icing call…against the Preds…I’m sorry guys this is gonna get rough…if it continues to go like this. People are getting boo’d but I dunno who.
Stick save made by Vokoun by the way the announcers said it…it was a doozy…and apparently the Isles game is over…so now hopefully the Sharks game will show up after these darn commercials.
Cheech had a good chance? I wouldn’t know…still nothing on my tv DAMN YOU VERSUS DAMN YOU!!!
Offsides against the Sharks…and apparently McGoo made a bad non call. My mom is listening to 4 minutes of Sexy
15:47 THE GAME IS ON!!!
15:30 Bernier is in the line up and Radulov is suspended! I love that lil Bernier guy. This is going to be such a great game. I love Ronnie Wilson.
14:41 Tootoo just took a big hit…could thing…someone needs to do it…Nabby is making some great saves…and Patty is taking it back up. Ouch….what a bunch of hits. Toots is on a line with Kariya and Legwand what the HELL!?!
13:30 Commercial break I need a snack…GO SHARKS GO!
12:43 Sharks checking line is out against Foppa…interesting…very interesting…at least it’s not with Tootoo.
11:56 GO SHARKS GO!
**So I just got my Hockey News and on the back it says Sidney Crosby bandwagon seats still available…I freakin hate Crosby**
8:54 Radulov is there…I hate the suspension for him…he’s a good player. And, not dirty. AND THIS COMING FROM A NASHVILLE HATER!
8:07 And, Preds get on the board first…Suter shot it.
6:22 Vokoun is nuts he left the net…and I lost him.
**CROSBY I HATE YOU AND IF I SEE ONE MORE OF HIS COMMERCIALS I WILL THROW UP**
Fiddler took a penalty for tripping.
4:41 Sharks are having chance after chance.
4:34 Nichol sent it over the glass…should have been a penalty…oh well.
2:57 Preds were able to kill off the penalty…come on sharks.
2:44 Suter just got called for holding. I love him.
1:54 Come on boys…you are better than this…didn’t you have one of the best power play units in the regular season?! SCORE…Please…
Uhm….I have no picture on my tv…where did it go? I am sad.
INTERMISSION
I’m showing my friend Rebecca a video…it’s exciting maybe I will post it.
There is the video…watch it and love it.
SECOND PERIOD
18:34 Sharks are only down by 1…so hopefully they can tie it up soon. Whoa Vokoun save after save.
17:01 FOPPA THREW A PUNCH AT GRIER!!! WAHOO!!! Forsberg got a penalty for roughing and it’s 4 on 4 hockey but the NHL website hasn’t put up the Grier penalty.
14:54 Slashing for Suter…why they gotta pick on him. I heart him.
13:50 Come on Sharks power play get it going!!!
**Well Sharks have got nothing going…this is getting depressing**
12:23 I heart Ron Wilson…he is so good. Nothing compared to Hitch…but you know. They are booing Hartnell whoa Grier is a speedy guy.
11:22 SHARKS SCORE THAT IS IT BOYS!!!! Craig Rivet…I LOVE YOU! Uh Rivet didn’t score it…it was…MICHALEK…interesting.
10:07 Sharks got some momentum…I love Joe Thornton that is.
Someone from Nashville took a penalty but I don’t know who because I got distracted. It was Kariya for slashing the second one of the night.
9:00 Preds got a short handed chance but Nabby made the save! GO NABBY!!
7:42 Clowe just scored!! 2-1 SHARKS!!
6:17 Timonen just took a penalty for holding. It was a ‘good’ penalty according to VS. This is the 5th power play for Sharks. They have yet to capitalize.
5:36 FIVE ON THREE FOR 1:19 GO SHARKS GO Smithson went off for cross checking!!
4:13 Preds were able to kill off the 5 on 3 so come on Sharks…you need a comfort goal…well I do…
3:00 Please Sharks…I need a goal…Vokoun is playing amazing.
1:46 Forsberg goes off for cross checking on Thornton…Foppa is an angry elf tonight….but I lied he didn’t get the penalty it was a Sharks player so Preds are on the power play apparently it was Marleau for cross checking…guess I missed it.
00:00 2-1 SHARKS!!!!
INTERMISSION
I have a feeling this next period is going to be a dirty one…Foppa is pissed we got bodies flying everywhere…and well…yeah…
THIRD PERIOD
20:00 Let’s get it going boys!
17:44 The Sharks fans make me laigh.
16:48 Nabby made a great save
I love Mic’d Up!!!
Tootoo made a mistake…surprise surprise.
14:25 I love Cheech and Joe…they make me happy.
Nashville is going on the power play.
13:59 Michalek took a goalie interference penalty naughty naughty…
12:45 Sharkies kill it off. And, I hate McLarens freakin visor…it’s obnoxious.
11:30 GO SHARKS GO!!
7:05 Oh gosh Preds are getting all the momentum…this is worrying me a bit.
4:26 BILL GUERIN!! WOOOO 3-1 SHARKS….it’s in the bag! GO SHARKS GO! So kidding…it was Patty’s go…but nice move Billy.
2:34 Michalek or however you spell it just took a high stick.
And SHARKS WIN!!!!!
Final score of 3-1!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
CONGRATS SHARKS!!!!!!!!!! Good clean game boys!!1
Sharks are up in their series now 2-1.
**Some random notes** 1. Radulov will be back for Game 4 2. Devils lost tonight so Tampa Bay is up 2-1 in the series 3. Sabres won so they are up in the series 2-1. 4. Only ONE of the teams I want to win went up in their series darn it!!
