Sir Creep 7,070 Posted June 10, 2016 Gordie How hat-trick: goal, assist and a DNR notice. Very sad day for Detroit sports fans :*-( RIP Mr Hockey. To think we lost Ali and Howe, two sports mega legends, inside of a week.... SirC 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildstorm 297 Posted June 10, 2016 Not a death, but the family of "Mr. Hockey" himself, Gordie Howe, has revealed that he's battling the early stages of dementia. Doesn't sound like he's in any immediate danger, but probably something to keep an eye on. http://espn.go.com/n...personal-public Dead: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2016/06/10/gordie-howe-dies-according-to-numerous-reports/ Number of DDP teams require a qo. damn! he had been on my list for 5 of the last 7 years. RIP Mr. Hockey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,055 Posted June 10, 2016 Not a death, but the family of "Mr. Hockey" himself, Gordie Howe, has revealed that he's battling the early stages of dementia. Doesn't sound like he's in any immediate danger, but probably something to keep an eye on. http://espn.go.com/n...personal-public Dead: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2016/06/10/gordie-howe-dies-according-to-numerous-reports/ Number of DDP teams require a qo. damn! he had been on my list for 5 of the last 7 years. RIP Mr. Hockey Bad luck wildstorm and here is the BBC Obit to rub salt into that icy wound: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-36501217 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mad Hatter 1,092 Posted June 10, 2016 I guess this explains why it's so cold today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoverAndOut 4,746 Posted June 10, 2016 Is it wrong that the only reason I know Gordie Howe is because he provided the face of 'Woodrow', Edna Krabappel's romantic pen pal in a classic Simpsons episode..? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deadsox 894 Posted June 10, 2016 Is it wrong that the only reason I know Gordie Howe is because he provided the face of 'Woodrow', Edna Krabappel's romantic pen pal in a classic Simpsons episode..? It would only be wrong if you were pretending to be a hockey fan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildstorm 297 Posted June 10, 2016 Is it wrong that the only reason I know Gordie Howe is because he provided the face of 'Woodrow', Edna Krabappel's romantic pen pal in a classic Simpsons episode..? I wasn't going to share this, but because I didn't remember ever seeing that episode I googled it and, apparently, it originally aired the day after I was born. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted June 13, 2016 One of the great college coaches ever has died, RIP. Ron Mason, 76-year-old led the Michigan State Spartans to the 1986 NCAA national championship and was the winningest college hockey coach when he retired from coaching in 2002, with 924 wins over 36 seasons between Lake Superior State, Bowling Green and MSU. Mason was 635-270-69 in 23 seasons with the Spartans, leading MSU to the NCAA tournament 19 times. Mason still is No. 2 on the all-time wins list, behind Boston College's Jerry York (1,012). Michigan's Red Berenson is No. 4, with 835. SirC http://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/michigan-state/spartans/2016/06/13/ron-mason-dead-michigan-state/85819960/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,617 Posted June 13, 2016 winningest The sickeningest word ever. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,978 Posted June 29, 2016 Some recent news on how Stan Mikita is doing: http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160619/sports/160618969/ "Still able to walk and maintain his balance", still knows which child is the youngest, but not their names. "He's himself, and he's not" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted June 30, 2016 Some recent news on how Stan Mikita is doing: http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160619/sports/160618969/ "Still able to walk and maintain his balance", still knows which child is the youngest, but not their names. "He's himself, and he's not" I didn't read your link but I can say that I almost put Mikita on my list this year.....he was one of my last 5 cuts or so. Reason was I read an article wherein his daughter gave all the reasons to list him -- declining mental capabilities that deteriorated very quickly -- but closed by saying in essence 'he's still as strong as an ox, and as bright as one too' (I summarized). Well by golly if he's physically normal I've no reason to put him on my list, and so I didn't. SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted July 7, 2016 Lou Fontinato, who in seven seasons with the Rangers and two with the Montreal Canadiens made a reputation — and many fans — with his fists, if not necessarily with his skates or his stick, setting a record for minutes spent in the penalty box, died on Sunday in Guelph, Ontario, his hometown. He was 84. The National Hockey League reported the death on its website, saying Fontinato had recently been admitted to a nursing home after exhibiting signs of dementia. SC http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/07/sports/hockey/lou-fontinato-nhl-enforcer-who-messed-with-howe-dies-at-85.html?smprod=nytcore-iphone&smid=nytcore-iphone-share Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted July 7, 2016 winningest You realize I cut/paste the first paragraphs generally. Don't kill the messengeriest DLer. SC 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mad Hatter 1,092 Posted July 7, 2016 winningest You realize I cut/paste the first paragraphs generally. Don't kill the messengeriest DLer. SC no its killingest it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomTomTelekom 3,728 Posted July 8, 2016 Former Vancouver Canucks enforcer Gino Odjick has a rare terminal heart illness, and doctors say he may have as little as a few weeks to live. http://canada.trendolizer.com/2016/06/ex-nhl-enforcer-gino-odjick-may-have-months-or-even-weeks-to-live.html 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted July 8, 2016 Former Vancouver Canucks enforcer Gino Odjick has a rare terminal heart illness, and doctors say he may have as little as a few weeks to live. http://canada.trendolizer.com/2016/06/ex-nhl-enforcer-gino-odjick-may-have-months-or-even-weeks-to-live.html Unless that's some kind of update that's two year old news and he has since made a miraculous recovery. Reference my 2014 DP teams for further information on his recovery and my disappointment. SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobertMugabe 437 Posted July 25, 2016 This creep guy still banging on about all these ice hockey players nobody heard of, black people die every second. Ice hockey is a minority sport and should have thread merged with rugby league. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted September 28, 2016 Walter L. Bush Jr., the longtime president of U.S.A. Hockey, the sport’s governing body in the United States, and a founder of the Minnesota North Stars, died on Thursday in Naples, Fla. He was 86. SC http://mobile.nytimes.com/2016/09/26/sports/hockey/walter-l-bush-jr-dies-at-86.html?ref=topics&_r=0&referer=http://topics.nytimes.com/top/reference/timestopics/subjects/d/deaths_obituaries/index.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted October 1, 2016 Americans Hall of Fame defenseman Richie Dunn, whose smile and laughter eased the tension and pressure felt by hockey teams at crunch time, has died. He was 59. Mr. Dunn played 327 of his 483 NHL regular-season games with the Sabres, and also played on defense for the Calgary Flames and Hartford Whalers. SC http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports/hockey/2016/09/21/richie-dunn-former-amerks-and-sabers-defenseman-dies/90778492/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JiroemonKimura 95 Posted October 13, 2016 Calgary Flames player Sasha Lakovic has incurable brain cancer: http://globalnews.ca/news/2999769/former-nhl-player-sasha-lakovic-diagnosed-with-inoperable-brain-cancer/?utm_source=Other Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted November 7, 2016 Avalanche Executive Vice President/General Manager Joe Sakic confirmed the passing of 34-year-old former Avalanche player Marek Svatos. Svatos played with the Avalanche from 2004-2009. SC http://www.9news.com/mb/sports/nhl/colorado-avalanche/former-avalanche-player-marek-svatos-dies/348746679 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainChorizo 1,983 Posted November 7, 2016 Calgary Flames player Sasha Lakovic has incurable brain cancer: http://globalnews.ca/news/2999769/former-nhl-player-sasha-lakovic-diagnosed-with-inoperable-brain-cancer/?utm_source=Other Pretty risky name for 2017. He only played 37 NHL games,as the rest of his career was spent in various minor leagues. On the basis of his hockey career probably has a 1% chance of getting an Orbit outside of North America,but him having a small acting role in the 2004 film Miracle may be enough for a Daily Mail mention. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dead Wait 1,148 Posted November 24, 2016 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/ice-hockey/38080949 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dead Wait 1,148 Posted November 24, 2016 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/ice-hockey/38080949 Forget the Big C - how about the 4 C's...... Craig Cunningham critical condition 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
