JOSH LEWIS
of The Clarion
Competition is fierce for the handful of forward spots up for grabs on the Kindersley Klippers, but there is no denying the team’s blueline depth is an area of concern.
Almost a week into training camp, head coach Larry Wintoneak is happy with what he’s seen from his young hopefuls but is actively seeking an experienced defenceman via trade.
The coach struck a deal with an out-of-province team to acquire a 20-year-old defenceman, but that fell through Monday when the player was claimed off waivers by another team within his league, which is part of the process when a player is shipped out of his league for futures.
“We had him and then we didn’t have him,” said Wintoneak, “A veteran would be good, but that’s not really the focus. We need a guy that’s maybe had a year under his belt, I’m not saying he has to be 20.”
Team Shea, wearing black jerseys, defeated Team Perkins in all three intra-squad games held on the weekend - including the annual Blue and White Game, which Shea won 7-5.
The Shea goal scorers were Tanner Kissick, Tanner Exner, Sanfred King, Jordon Hoffman, Taylor Duzan, Eric Webb, and Walker Wintoneak, the coach’s son, who suited up to help fill out the line-up.
Braeden Adamyk scored twice for Perkins, to go with singles from Jeff Olson, Mitchell Schwark and Taylor Wasden.
Ex-captain Jordan Braid played on the Perkins blueline throughout the weekend to get some ice time. Braid revealed that he will play for the Georgia-based Columbus Cottonmouths of the Southern Professional Hockey League this season.
Webb created a stir by fighting Justin Gerwing, Nicholas Howell and Wasden over the course of two intra-squad games, leaving his face in rough shape. He was ready to fight captain Andrew Dommett to start the second period of the Blue and White Game, but had to settle for Wasden, who won the scrap handily.
He and his brother, ’92 goaltender Corey, were cut along with several 1994-born players. Goaltender Patrick Johnson returned to the Saskatoon Contacts, leaving Scott Hellyer and Justin McDonald safe in the crease.
The team’s blueline took another blow on Sunday when highly touted 1993-born Nick Eliason decided to return to the Contacts. The Klippers had hoped he could help fill out their back end.
“We did our best to try to lure them here,” Wintoneak said of Eliason and fellow ’93 Brett Blatz. “In our opinion, we think they’re ready to play, in their opinion they wanted to stay back.”
For the time being, Riley Down will start on defence and other players who have done it before, such as Wasden and Kissick, may be asked to shift back until a defenceman or two is acquired.
Wasden is having a strong camp after returning from a torn ACL that forced him to miss most of last season. He had a Gordie Howe hat trick in the Blue and White Game and said his knee feels much stronger than before the injury.
“It feels real good. Last year, watching everybody else get to do that, it killed me,” said Wasden. “I worked hard for eight months and now I’m back doing what I like to do.”
Defenceman John Sonntag said the training camp battles are exciting.
“It’s healthy competition. Everybody’s battling for spots. Nobody’s on the team for sure yet,” said the 20-year-old. “I’m getting ready to go battle hard in exhibition and get ready for the home opener. I’m getting pretty pumped to play. I think all the boys are, so it’s good to see.”
One player with a good shot at earning a spot on the blueline is Cody Thiel of Bruno. The 17-year-old is at his second Klipper training camp and scored twice in Monday’s rookie game against Battlefords.
“At last year’s camp, I was out there for the experience and to get used to the fast hockey that the SJHL plays,” he said. “My second year, it’s trying to make the team, do my best, make hard passes, do whatever I can to make the team.”
Left winger Pearce Gourley signed with the team last month and is also at his second camp.
“This year there’s a lot more veterans, so it’s a lot more competitive. Everyone’s working hard to earn a spot. I’m just trying to do the small things right,” said the 18-year-old.
“I’m a physical guy, I can put a few pucks in the net and just use my body down low to create openings for other people.”
With at least 16 players having some chance at making the team up front, Wintoneak said the final cuts won’t be easy.
“We’ve got some tough decisions. We’ve got some real good quality players here and it’s a really fine line between them all,” he said. “Their work ethic and their commitment is tremendous and it’s a pleasure to watch them compete at this level.”
He said all the youngsters have met his expectations as far as work ethic is concerned and will be judged in part on their intangibles, such as what they can bring to the club on special teams.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Klipper rookies impress in rout over Battlefords
JOSH LEWIS
The Clarion
Judging by Monday’s rookie game in Eston, the future is every bit as bright as the present for the Kindersley Klippers.
Cody Thiel and Brennan Bosovich both scored twice to help the Klippers to a 8-3 victory over the Battlefords North Stars in the annual pre-season rookie game.
Kiley Long, Jeff Olson, Colby Daniels and Brett Penner also scored for Kindersley. Blake Young, Joel Blaquiere and Bryden Serafini had the Stars’ goals.
The Klippers had period leads of 4-2 and 6-3 and also dominated the shot clock.
“You always want to play to win and these kids wanted to win,” said head coach Larry Wintoneak. “That pace was good. I didn’t think they could keep up at times. We really hemmed them in good.”
It was another impressive outing for Thiel, a 17-year-old defenceman, and it earned him another chance to impress the brass. After Monday’s performance, Thiel was pencilled into the line-up for Tuesday’s game in Brooks.
“They felt good, right off the bat there. It got me going,” he said of the goals. “I felt confident. I made a couple of mistakes, but every game you’re going to have a couple. You just bounce back and forget about them and make good plays and everything goes good then.”
Thiel scored both markers from almost the same spot, just to the right of the net, one on a rebound and another on a slick cross-ice pass.
“I played forward my whole life in minor hockey, so I love being in the rush and getting up in there,” he explained. “I don’t care about points, I just like helping my team out and doing my best.”
Other players who impressed on Monday included Bosovich (‘93), Daniels (‘94), defenceman Nicholas Howell (‘94) and wingers Pearce Gourley (‘92) and Tanner Kissick (‘92).
Howell threw his weight around for a 16-year-old and impressed the Klippers enough that they listed him that day.
“You could see it on the bench. They were up and not one guy wanted to quit,” Wintoneak said of the energy. “There were no issues whatsoever with the way we played, I didn’t think.”
The Klippers have exhibition games tonight in Battlefords and Saturday in Humboldt.
The Clarion
Judging by Monday’s rookie game in Eston, the future is every bit as bright as the present for the Kindersley Klippers.
Cody Thiel and Brennan Bosovich both scored twice to help the Klippers to a 8-3 victory over the Battlefords North Stars in the annual pre-season rookie game.
Kiley Long, Jeff Olson, Colby Daniels and Brett Penner also scored for Kindersley. Blake Young, Joel Blaquiere and Bryden Serafini had the Stars’ goals.
The Klippers had period leads of 4-2 and 6-3 and also dominated the shot clock.
“You always want to play to win and these kids wanted to win,” said head coach Larry Wintoneak. “That pace was good. I didn’t think they could keep up at times. We really hemmed them in good.”
It was another impressive outing for Thiel, a 17-year-old defenceman, and it earned him another chance to impress the brass. After Monday’s performance, Thiel was pencilled into the line-up for Tuesday’s game in Brooks.
“They felt good, right off the bat there. It got me going,” he said of the goals. “I felt confident. I made a couple of mistakes, but every game you’re going to have a couple. You just bounce back and forget about them and make good plays and everything goes good then.”
Thiel scored both markers from almost the same spot, just to the right of the net, one on a rebound and another on a slick cross-ice pass.
“I played forward my whole life in minor hockey, so I love being in the rush and getting up in there,” he explained. “I don’t care about points, I just like helping my team out and doing my best.”
Other players who impressed on Monday included Bosovich (‘93), Daniels (‘94), defenceman Nicholas Howell (‘94) and wingers Pearce Gourley (‘92) and Tanner Kissick (‘92).
Howell threw his weight around for a 16-year-old and impressed the Klippers enough that they listed him that day.
“You could see it on the bench. They were up and not one guy wanted to quit,” Wintoneak said of the energy. “There were no issues whatsoever with the way we played, I didn’t think.”
The Klippers have exhibition games tonight in Battlefords and Saturday in Humboldt.
Exhibition slate continues tonight
The busy week continues for the Klippers as they get set to play their third pre-season game (their second "real" one, you could say) in North Battleford tonight.
The Brooks Bandits won last night's game 5-2, with Jordon Hoffman and Kiley Long scoring for the Klips. I have no idea what kind of line-up the Bandits iced, but this was their fourth pre-season tilt, so I reckon there were quite a few vets playing. The Klippers had six returnees in the line-up - Duzan, Hoffman, Mysiorek, Down, Flanagan and Hellyer.
I would expect at least 10 returning players to get the nod for tonight's game, including the Calkins line. The North Stars are coming off a 8-5 loss in Humboldt last night and will probably have a good number of vets playing as well. This will be the Klippers' first look at Shayne Morrissey and Colin Phaneuf, if they play. Both forwards have gotten a lot of hype since Battlefords acquired them over the summer.
The Brooks Bandits won last night's game 5-2, with Jordon Hoffman and Kiley Long scoring for the Klips. I have no idea what kind of line-up the Bandits iced, but this was their fourth pre-season tilt, so I reckon there were quite a few vets playing. The Klippers had six returnees in the line-up - Duzan, Hoffman, Mysiorek, Down, Flanagan and Hellyer.
I would expect at least 10 returning players to get the nod for tonight's game, including the Calkins line. The North Stars are coming off a 8-5 loss in Humboldt last night and will probably have a good number of vets playing as well. This will be the Klippers' first look at Shayne Morrissey and Colin Phaneuf, if they play. Both forwards have gotten a lot of hype since Battlefords acquired them over the summer.
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The CJAHL's pre-season Top 20 is out this afternoon. Flin Flon and La Ronge made the list, along with Battlefords as an honourable mention. Personally (and this has nothing to do with the Klippers being excluded) I've always felt national rankings done before the season starts are silly - especially at this level, where it's so hard to get info about the players teams have brought in over the summer.
Maybe it's just me, but with all the talent La Ronge has lost from last season, ranking them in the top 15 in Canada is preposterous.
Nice to see Truro and Woodstock from my neck of the woods, though.
Nice to see Truro and Woodstock from my neck of the woods, though.
1. (2) Vernon Vipers (BCHL)
2. (5) Dauphin Kings (MJHL)
3. (3) Penticton Vees (BCHL)
4. (10) Oakville Blades (OJHL)
5. (8) Brockville Braves (CJHL)
6. (HM) Fort McMurray Oil Barons (AJHL)
7. (4) Kingston Voyageurs (OJHL)
8. (HM) Camrose Kodiaks (AJHL)
9. (16) Flin Flon Bombers (SJHL)
10. (1) Spruce Grove Saints (AJHL)
11. (11) Woodstock Slammers (MJAHL)
12. (8) Grand Prairie Storm (AJHL)
13. (9) Pembroke Lumber Kings (CJHL)
14. (NR) La Ronge Ice Wolves (SJHL)
15. (7) Alberni Valley Bulldogs (BCHL)
16. (13) Fort William North Stars (SIJHL)
17. (NR) Wellington Dukes (OJHL)
18. (NR) Winnipeg Saints (MJHL)
19. (19) Abitibi Eskimos (NOJHL)
20. (20) Les Cobras de Terrebonne (LHJAAA)
Honourable mention goes to the Powell River Kings (BCHL), Battlefords North Stars (SJHL), Swan Valley
Stampeders (MJHL), Huntsville Otters (OJHL), Truro Bearcats (MJAHL).
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Tuesday thoughts
I'm drinking a triple-triple as we speak. That's a step up from my usual double-double. Why the difference? Well, it's been a stressful day.
My car was broken into on the weekend, the same night as the Pharmasave crash. The rectal cavity who did it (hey, I can express my anger in a professional manner) stole the zoom lens that I use for shooting Klipper games, plus a battery charger and about 10 CDs. Now, far be it from me to criticize my own company, but it looks like I'll be on the hook for that lens.
It's the third time my car's been broken into (the first in Kindersley) but this one was easily the most expensive. It pisses me off more every time because it's a crime that you can't do a damn thing about. I'll never see that stuff again.
My car was broken into on the weekend, the same night as the Pharmasave crash. The rectal cavity who did it (hey, I can express my anger in a professional manner) stole the zoom lens that I use for shooting Klipper games, plus a battery charger and about 10 CDs. Now, far be it from me to criticize my own company, but it looks like I'll be on the hook for that lens.
It's the third time my car's been broken into (the first in Kindersley) but this one was easily the most expensive. It pisses me off more every time because it's a crime that you can't do a damn thing about. I'll never see that stuff again.
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On a happier note, the hits on the blog have been exploding this week. The 1,000th visitor checked it out on Sunday, and in less than 48 hours since then, the number has ballooned to almost 1,800. I hope you guys are enjoying this and getting the kind of info you want to see. Again, suggestions and feedback are always welcome. I'm looking at perhaps giving out a prize for future milestones - still something that needs to be looked into though.
I just added a photo gallery to the blog. There are only a few on it right now, from the weekend, but I'll add a lot more as the season gets going (and when I get that camera lens back).
I just added a photo gallery to the blog. There are only a few on it right now, from the weekend, but I'll add a lot more as the season gets going (and when I get that camera lens back).
I won't be travelling to any of the road games this week, so things will be a little more low-key over the next few days.
Of course, that will change if the Klippers manage to acquire a defenceman this week.
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The SJHL has announced that Access will show seven games live this season. That's on top of the tape-delayed Game of the Week, which returns this year. Those ones are broadcast on Access 4-5 days after the fact.
Here are the live games, all on Thursdays:
Sept. 16 - Estevan at Melville (season opener)
Sept. 23 - Kindersley at Yorkton
Oct. 21 - Yorkton at Battlefords
Nov. 18 - Estevan at Battlefords
Nov. 25 - Weyburn at Yorkton
Dec. 16 - Flin Flon at Battlefords
Jan. 20 - Estevan at Battlefords
It's really too bad the North Stars don't get more media attention, eh?
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During one of my chats with Larry Wintoneak over the weekend, we got to talking about the new Junior A Supplement that takes effect in the SJHL and several other leagues this season. The whole thing was designed to avoid being subject to Hockey Canada's new one-fight rule. I looked over the document (which you can find here) a couple of weeks ago and while most of it seems reasonable, I don't like the fact that a player can only fight five times in a season before being suspended. I also take issue with the regulation which calls for the second player on a team to be penalized for goalie interference, in the same game, to be suspended. Considering how inconsistent referees are on this penalty, in particular, it has huge potential to be unfair in a lot of the cases it gets applied to.
Long story short, Larry agreed with me on both these matters, especially the five-fight limit. It's not a big issue for the Klippers, since they tend not to carry an enforcer, but it still doesn't make a lot of sense. Of course, this got Larry talking about the line brawls that were commonplace when he played in the league...
SJHL officials director Tracy Cook was in Eston on Sunday afternoon to give a presentation to the team on how the new regulations will work. Quite a few players, at least that I talked to, share these concerns.
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A few days ago someone asked how Justin Bertow was doing after his motorcycle accident earlier this summer. At the time I knew he was out of hospital, but I talked to Taylor Wasden about it last night (they've been friends since Grade 7) and he gave me a little more info. As a result of the accident, Bertow lost a small piece of his skull (I'm not sure whether this was from the accident itself, or surgery). The plan is to re-insert it sometime in the near future, whenever he's feeling well enough to have it done, I would think. Obviously, Bertow is done with hockey - at least for this year - but Wazzy said he still wants to get back on a bike.
Klippers lose out on 20-year-old defenceman
Larry Wintoneak has had a trade on the front burner over the past two days. Today, it was rudely knocked off the stove.
As the head coach explains in this interview, he had a deal for an out-of-province 20-year-old defenceman in exchange for futures. CJAHL rules indicate that when a player is sent to another league for futures, every team in the league he's leaving gets 48 hours to claim him off waivers before the deal goes through. This is what happened.
Wintoneak also talks about options for shoring up the back end, the sudden decision by Nick Eliason to go back to midget, and the Klippers' performance in the rookie game.
Vets who will suit up in Brooks Tuesday night include Taylor Duzan, Jordon Hoffman, Jesse Mysiorek, Sean Flanagan, Riley Down and Scott Hellyer. They will be joined by a mix of '92s and '93s, along with three '94s (probably Howell, Schwark and Daniels).
One more note before we get to Larry's interview - a total of 374 people stopped by the blog today (over 1,000 page views). That's just over double the number from any other day so far. Good to see there are lots of other people who can't wait for the season to start.
As the head coach explains in this interview, he had a deal for an out-of-province 20-year-old defenceman in exchange for futures. CJAHL rules indicate that when a player is sent to another league for futures, every team in the league he's leaving gets 48 hours to claim him off waivers before the deal goes through. This is what happened.
Wintoneak also talks about options for shoring up the back end, the sudden decision by Nick Eliason to go back to midget, and the Klippers' performance in the rookie game.
Vets who will suit up in Brooks Tuesday night include Taylor Duzan, Jordon Hoffman, Jesse Mysiorek, Sean Flanagan, Riley Down and Scott Hellyer. They will be joined by a mix of '92s and '93s, along with three '94s (probably Howell, Schwark and Daniels).
One more note before we get to Larry's interview - a total of 374 people stopped by the blog today (over 1,000 page views). That's just over double the number from any other day so far. Good to see there are lots of other people who can't wait for the season to start.
Post-Game Interviews
Here's some of the post-game reaction to the Klippers' 8-3 victory over Battlefords in the annual rookie game tonight. The interviews are with guys who (in my opinion) have been two of the most impressive players in camp. The first is '93 defenceman Cody Thiel, who scored twice tonight and who I feel has an excellent shot at making this team. I had never talked to him until tonight and he seems like a really nice kid, very humble and deferential. The second is Pearce Gourley, who's looked good for the second straight camp. He's making a strong case to join the team as a big, physical two-way winger.
I'll have another post up soon with Larry Wintoneak passing along some info, including a botched trade for a 20-year-old defenceman.
I'll have another post up soon with Larry Wintoneak passing along some info, including a botched trade for a 20-year-old defenceman.
Monday, September 6, 2010
Rookie Game - Live Blog
Kindersley defeated Battlefords 8-3 in the annual rookie game Monday in Eston. Here's the game blog:
l7:31: Justin Lund of the Stars gets called for the first penalty, and a scrum ensues in the neutral zone. You can tell this isn't an intra-squad game... tons of noise in this building.
7:33: Klippers get the first goal. Cody Thiel tucks a rebound glove side on the PP.
7:38: Klippers back to the PP after Jeff Olson was on the receiving end of a cheap shot along the boards.
7:41: Thiel strikes again! Pinching again, he takes a beaut of a cross-slot pass and bangs it home. Klips lead 2-0 and lead the shots 7-1.
7:42: Shofner fans on a partial breakaway. Could have made a case for a penalty shot though.
7:43: I've been told a few of the numbers on tonight's roster sheet are incorrect, so there might be the odd error with these names.
7:44: Blake Young breaks down the left side and beats Justin McDonald with a short side wrister. 2-1.
7:44: Kiley Long gets it right back. That Klipper bench is wired.
7:47: Joel Blacquiere gets hauled down on a breakaway by Bosovich. Penalty shot coming up... and he completely undresses McDonald. That's some dangling right there. Klips lead 3-2.
7:49: Pearce Gourley is a pinball out there. If you ask me, his spot on this team is all but sewn up.
7:55: The Martensville boys, Bosovich and Shofner, were on a 2-on-1. I don't think Bosovich knew his buddy was there. Easy stop for Montour.
7:59: Klippers are on the PK but that doesn't stop Olson from sniping a wrister past Montour on a breakaway counter.
8:01: After 20 minutes, Klips lead 4-2 with a 13-3 shots edge.
8:25: Ryan McBride mixing it up in front of the Stars net. He's got a great shot at playing for the Klippers next year.
8:28: Klippers #19 (not on the roster) dings the loudest post I've ever heard, and Colby Daniels snaps a wrister over Montour's right shoulder moments later. Klips lead 5-2.
8:30: Brayden Serafini gets it right back for the Stars, jamming one past McDonald's right pad.
8:31: Jeff Olson just knocked goaltender Montour into next week! Montour got up somehow, and Olson didn't get called.
8:32: Bosovich beats Montour to make it 6-3 midway through the second. Game's getting chippy. Lots of hits.
8:33: Daniels nearly got another one. Just glanced off Montour's glove shoulder off a breakaway.tttyt
8:36: Jeff Bartel just got decked at the blueline. He's taking some abuse tonight. Meanwhile, the more I see Cody Thiel, the more I like him. I can definitely see him cracking this team if he wants to forego his last year of midget.
8:38: McBride just rang one off the left post. Patrick Johnson and Blair Mahon are now in goal.
8:44: Correction - Montour STILL in goal.
8:46: Brett Blatz just challenged Serafini and the North Star backed away. Great fight. LOL
8:49: Webb stabbed at the puck when he shouldn't have, gave up a breakaway to #27 (not on roster) but Johnson stopped him.
8:50: Klips lead 6-3 after 40. Shots are 27-13. The third will start with 4-on-4.
9:11: Three minutes into the third. My battery is about to die. Twitter it is... again. Bosovich just made a SWEET dangle at the Stars blueline.
9:12: Colby Daniels has been one of the most impressive players in white tonight.
9:18: Bosovich and Penner score back-to-back.
9:21: With under a minute left, Serafini went after Blatz. They were quickly separated by a linesman. Serafini was tossed and he was giving it to the fans on his way off the ice. When he got there... he couldn't open the door! Here's this guy yapping at the fans, then he takes 15 seconds to open this stupid door while everyone's laughing at him. It was one of the funniest things I've ever seen at a hockey game.
l7:31: Justin Lund of the Stars gets called for the first penalty, and a scrum ensues in the neutral zone. You can tell this isn't an intra-squad game... tons of noise in this building.
7:33: Klippers get the first goal. Cody Thiel tucks a rebound glove side on the PP.
7:38: Klippers back to the PP after Jeff Olson was on the receiving end of a cheap shot along the boards.
7:41: Thiel strikes again! Pinching again, he takes a beaut of a cross-slot pass and bangs it home. Klips lead 2-0 and lead the shots 7-1.
7:42: Shofner fans on a partial breakaway. Could have made a case for a penalty shot though.
7:43: I've been told a few of the numbers on tonight's roster sheet are incorrect, so there might be the odd error with these names.
7:44: Blake Young breaks down the left side and beats Justin McDonald with a short side wrister. 2-1.
7:44: Kiley Long gets it right back. That Klipper bench is wired.
7:47: Joel Blacquiere gets hauled down on a breakaway by Bosovich. Penalty shot coming up... and he completely undresses McDonald. That's some dangling right there. Klips lead 3-2.
7:49: Pearce Gourley is a pinball out there. If you ask me, his spot on this team is all but sewn up.
7:55: The Martensville boys, Bosovich and Shofner, were on a 2-on-1. I don't think Bosovich knew his buddy was there. Easy stop for Montour.
7:59: Klippers are on the PK but that doesn't stop Olson from sniping a wrister past Montour on a breakaway counter.
8:01: After 20 minutes, Klips lead 4-2 with a 13-3 shots edge.
8:25: Ryan McBride mixing it up in front of the Stars net. He's got a great shot at playing for the Klippers next year.
8:28: Klippers #19 (not on the roster) dings the loudest post I've ever heard, and Colby Daniels snaps a wrister over Montour's right shoulder moments later. Klips lead 5-2.
8:30: Brayden Serafini gets it right back for the Stars, jamming one past McDonald's right pad.
8:31: Jeff Olson just knocked goaltender Montour into next week! Montour got up somehow, and Olson didn't get called.
8:32: Bosovich beats Montour to make it 6-3 midway through the second. Game's getting chippy. Lots of hits.
8:33: Daniels nearly got another one. Just glanced off Montour's glove shoulder off a breakaway.tttyt
8:36: Jeff Bartel just got decked at the blueline. He's taking some abuse tonight. Meanwhile, the more I see Cody Thiel, the more I like him. I can definitely see him cracking this team if he wants to forego his last year of midget.
8:38: McBride just rang one off the left post. Patrick Johnson and Blair Mahon are now in goal.
8:44: Correction - Montour STILL in goal.
8:46: Brett Blatz just challenged Serafini and the North Star backed away. Great fight. LOL
8:49: Webb stabbed at the puck when he shouldn't have, gave up a breakaway to #27 (not on roster) but Johnson stopped him.
8:50: Klips lead 6-3 after 40. Shots are 27-13. The third will start with 4-on-4.
9:11: Three minutes into the third. My battery is about to die. Twitter it is... again. Bosovich just made a SWEET dangle at the Stars blueline.
9:12: Colby Daniels has been one of the most impressive players in white tonight.
9:18: Bosovich and Penner score back-to-back.
9:21: With under a minute left, Serafini went after Blatz. They were quickly separated by a linesman. Serafini was tossed and he was giving it to the fans on his way off the ice. When he got there... he couldn't open the door! Here's this guy yapping at the fans, then he takes 15 seconds to open this stupid door while everyone's laughing at him. It was one of the funniest things I've ever seen at a hockey game.
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