Stanley Cup in Vancouver - real fans were ashamed

**sparks19** · 06-17-2011, 12:03 PM

Originally Posted by moosmom

It only takes one or two bad apples to ruin things. I have a feeling the majority of people who did the damage were a bunch of drunken morons. I've been to hockey games before. Hockey fans like the "blood" of the sport. They drool over fights that erupt.
I also have a feeling that Vancouver is embarassed the whole thing.

I think the bolded part may be what LH was referring to. No you never said the rioters were fans but you did basically say that everyone who is a hockey fan just a violent moron.

I am a hockey fan. I don't like the BLOOD of the sport. I do like they physical aspect but it's not THE reason I like hockey... nor is it the only reason any other hockey fan I know likes hockey.

We don't drool over fights that erupt. We do cheer for fights but if you don't really understand the sport then you don't really understand why people are cheering. i can tell you it's NOT because of a simple fight... it's usually about what that fight represents. Usually fights represent momentum changers for a struggling team, being a team player and defending your brothers etc etc. We don't cheer because there may be blood (and there RARELY is blood from a fight) but I don't expect non hockey fans to understand. Now of course there ARE people who just like watching fights but thats not the average hockey FAN.

But we aren't all blood thirsty knuckle draggers.

**Lady's Human** · 06-17-2011, 04:17 PM

Sparks,

Ever see 2 goalies throw down? Talk about a pointless fight....

**Bonny** · 06-17-2011, 05:49 PM

I have seen Goalies with their front teeth missing.

**sparks19** · 06-17-2011, 05:49 PM

Originally Posted by Lady's Human

Sparks,

Ever see 2 goalies throw down? Talk about a pointless fight....

of course I have

Patty was always one of my favs lol

But it still serves it's purpose. when there is a bench clearing brawl sometimes goalies just gotta answer the call of duty. Like one of the Habs vs Bruins games this past season. Thomas and Price had a go and you could tell neither one of them really cared to but sometimes duty calls and you've got to throw down just out of principal lol sometimes you really do EVERYTHING as a team lol

**moosmom** · 06-17-2011, 05:55 PM

I apologize if I offended anyone. I did NOT mean to insinuate that hockey fans are nothing more than knuckle dragging morons. That was NOT my intention.

I'll leave it at that.

**sparks19** · 06-17-2011, 05:57 PM

Originally Posted by moosmom

I apologize if I offended anyone. I did NOT mean to insinuate that hockey fans are nothing more than knuckle dragging morons. That was NOT my intention.

I'll leave it at that.

Oh Ok cool

Because I just want to be clear that we aren't all like that.... only boston and Philly fans are

HAHA I kill me. Just kidding

**Nomilynn** · 06-17-2011, 07:40 PM

I live in Vancouver, and it was awful for the majority of people who live in our city. According to people who were downtown for the game, rioters came at the end of the third period and started picking fights with people who were drunk. Another rumour is that the first car that was set on fire was planted there for the purpose of rioting. Apparently, these things were put there by the same people that rioted at the Olympics - this is what they do. It's hard to know for sure because of rumours flying all over the internet because with social networking people were posting things as it was all happening.

True fans are still flying their flags on their cars, wearing jerseys. The police did a good job - they are basically damned if they do and damned if they don't because people are now saying that they didn't do enough, but if they had been more aggressive people would have said that they were too violent.

I love where I live. This is a beautiful city and the people of this city are wonderful. Seeing the volunteers coming together in the aftermath is heartwarming. If I hadn't been working, I would have been downtown with them helping cleanup even though I watched the game from home. That is the city I live in and am proud of.

**Pinot's Mom** · 06-17-2011, 07:50 PM

Originally Posted by Nomilynn

I live in Vancouver, and it was awful for the majority of people who live in our city. According to people who were downtown for the game, rioters came at the end of the third period and started picking fights with people who were drunk. Another rumour is that the first car that was set on fire was planted there for the purpose of rioting. Apparently, these things were put there by the same people that rioted at the Olympics - this is what they do. It's hard to know for sure because of rumours flying all over the internet because with social networking people were posting things as it was all happening.

True fans are still flying their flags on their cars, wearing jerseys. The police did a good job - they are basically damned if they do and damned if they don't because people are now saying that they didn't do enough, but if they had been more aggressive people would have said that they were too violent.

I love where I live. This is a beautiful city and the people of this city are wonderful. Seeing the volunteers coming together in the aftermath is heartwarming. If I hadn't been working, I would have been downtown with them helping cleanup even though I watched the game from home. That is the city I live in and am proud of.

Well put, thank you.

**momcat** · 06-18-2011, 02:27 PM

Originally Posted by Nomilynn

I live in Vancouver, and it was awful for the majority of people who live in our city. According to people who were downtown for the game, rioters came at the end of the third period and started picking fights with people who were drunk. Another rumour is that the first car that was set on fire was planted there for the purpose of rioting. Apparently, these things were put there by the same people that rioted at the Olympics - this is what they do. It's hard to know for sure because of rumours flying all over the internet because with social networking people were posting things as it was all happening.

True fans are still flying their flags on their cars, wearing jerseys. The police did a good job - they are basically damned if they do and damned if they don't because people are now saying that they didn't do enough, but if they had been more aggressive people would have said that they were too violent.

I love where I live. This is a beautiful city and the people of this city are wonderful. Seeing the volunteers coming together in the aftermath is heartwarming. If I hadn't been working, I would have been downtown with them helping cleanup even though I watched the game from home. That is the city I live in and am proud of.

Excellent post, Nomilynn! Please know that you and the other fine people of Vancouver still have my respect. I've never had the pleasure of visiting your city and enjoying your hospitality but please know my respect for all of you has not diminished. My only hope for all of you is those responsible for this outrage are caught and receive the maximum sentence that Canadian law allows!

To all the Vancouver fans, continue to fly your flags and wear your jerseys with pride. I give tremendous credit to your team for making it to the finals! See you next year!!!!!

**Puckstop31** · 06-18-2011, 08:35 AM

Originally Posted by sparks19

Oh Ok cool

Because I just want to be clear that we aren't all like that.... only boston and Philly fans are

HAHA I kill me. Just kidding

Don't forget Toronto. There are not many fans of the Blue and White who don't have skinned knuckles.

I mean, how else do you think THAT team keeps a fan base? LOL

(I must add though, if they treat Reimer right and BUILD, not buy around him.... Toronto's laughing stock days might be in the rear view mirror soon. That kid has the goods, especially between his ears.)

**Puckstop31** · 06-18-2011, 08:39 AM

FWIW, I know Vancouver is better than that. I also think that the "riot", had very little to do with the game, other than the attention the city had because of what happened in 1994. It was, sadly, a target of opportunity for those fine young specimens who (laughably) call themselves "anarchists". Morons.

I am sorry this happened to you, Vancouver.

**Puckstop31** · 06-18-2011, 08:30 AM

Originally Posted by Lady's Human

Sparks,

Ever see 2 goalies throw down? Talk about a pointless fight....

I dunno man.... I got into a few tussles in my more competitive playing days. Those could have been called pointless.

But did you get to see the Patrick Roy vs. Mike Vernon fight? Was it 1997? THAT was one for the ages. That Colorado/Detriot rivalry was epic. Good times. GREAT hockey.

LOVE this game. But I also get why it will never really grab hold as a 'top' sport in the US. Its like when I tell people that not only do I play, but that I am a goalie.

"What?!?!?!?!?! Are you CRAZY?"

**smokey the elder** · 06-20-2011, 02:49 PM

Originally Posted by Puckstop31

I dunno man.... I got into a few tussles in my more competitive playing days. Those could have been called pointless.

But did you get to see the Patrick Roy vs. Mike Vernon fight? Was it 1997? THAT was one for the ages. That Colorado/Detriot rivalry was epic. Good times. GREAT hockey.

LOVE this game. But I also get why it will never really grab hold as a 'top' sport in the US. Its like when I tell people that not only do I play, but that I am a goalie.

"What?!?!?!?!?! Are you CRAZY?"

I would have NEVER guessed you were a goalie....