Flames backup goaltender Jamie McLennan suspended five games

NEW YORK (CP) - The NHL came down hard on Calgary Flames backup goaltender Jamie McLennan on Sunday, suspending him for five games for his slash on Detroit's Johan Franzen in Game 5.

In addition, Calgary coach Jim Playfair was fined US$25,000 and the Flames' organization was fined $100,000. McLennan was given a match penalty for his slash, which occurred at 17:01 of the third period. There were several other scraps and penalties in the closing minutes of the game, which the Red Wings won 5-1.

"In our pre-playoff conference calls with the coaches and general managers of the respective organizations, we addressed a number of topics - and one of them was actions late in the game when the score was out of hand," Colin Campbell, NHL's senior executive vice-president and director of hockey operations, said in a statement.

"The coach and the organization must be held accountable for the players' actions."
Calgary needs a win in Game 6 on Sunday to force a deciding game in the best-of-seven first-round series.

The Flames recalled goalie Brent Krahn from their AHL affiliate in Omaha.

Belfour thinks it a Dive I Guess..

Biggest Joke I've EVER SEEN 1972: Kanada's Humiliation

I found this on youtube and this is what it said on the description:

"We must ignore recent revisionist propaganda by underground CBCnik insurgents.Is all lies. Now is time to be telling true story of Soviet hockey superpower and it's crushing victory, winning all eight games in 72 Summit Series, over country formerly known as Kanada, . Irrefutable evidence direct from archives in Ottawagrad is be seen here.Join us Komrades of Soviet Kanuckistan as we look back at the glorious victorious Summit of '72 and rejoice in Kanada's Humiliation as we look forward to celebrate the Arts & Kulture of Soviet Kanuckistan this Saturday, April the 15th at Lee's Palace, Torontovsk."

does this bother anyone else or do you guys think its just plain embarrassing?

Pens Have the Worst Rink in the League

Im not sure if you guys have seen this but i had to post it.

Perezhogin Hitting Stafford With a Baseball Swing

I think this definatly out does what Simon and the rest have done but fo r some reason most people dont remember it.

Nike Goalie - "Bank Robbery"

ahahhahaahha first time I saw this. Had to add it.

Wideman’s Shootout Blunder

Heres the clip of Dennis Wideman falling during a shootout a few months back.I know it isn’t new, but I really couldn’t have a hockey site without including this hilarious video. Enjoy!

Bertuzzi vs Simon vs Janssen vs McSorley

Simon


Bertuzzi


Janssen


McSorley


Alright so whats the worst cheap shot?

Finally a good fight..

Finally some old time hockey!!!!

Old School Nike Hockey Commercial #2

"long haired russian freak boy"

Old School Nike Hockey Commercial

I've decided that once a day until they are done I will be posting the old school Nike Hockey commercials because I find them so funny.

"Learn how to make a glove save"

Comments?

The Sedins' Working It

I saw this and had to post it. One of the better commercials I've seen for the NHL.

Why the Pens should move from Pittsburgh

Now I understand!!