Posted on 03/11/2020 12:08:25 PM PDT by nickcarraway
roids!
Gotta show ‘em early!................
I wonder if the fired Monarchs coach volunteers in the summer as a Little League coach...
Leni
Spitting on someone is considered battery - this psycho coach does not belong around young people, he belongs in the pokey. He’s an a**hole.
At least he didn’t call the ref’s wife a lesbian!
The youngsters won’t get that one.
Isn’t fighting considered part of hockey? Getting both the coach and the referee involved seems like a free bonus for the viewing audience. Maybe they could squeeze in some audience participation as well.
Bill? Is that you?
Loser gets run over by the zamboni.
An official with the Jr. Monarchs confirmed the coach involved, identified as Brian Pouliot, has been relieved of his duties as a coach with the New Hampshire Junior Monarchs hockey program,
Leni
I have a co-worker that is a ref at HS and college level volleyball games.
He says the parents of these adult HS and college age players are worse than elementary school kids parents..............cursing and swearing at him and even confronting him AFTER the games...........................
No, fighting in hockey is between designated players, usually two per team. They drop the gloves, circle, and trade punches when they grab jerseys. When one falls or takes a knee, linesmen separate them, escort them to the penalty box, & the crowd gets its entertainment. As neat and predictable as kabuki.
When brawls involve players and fans, then all bets are off.
Who is the Metta World Peace of hockey?
Good question, although there is a Maple Leafs player who is a Meti (mixed blood Canadian) named Aram Asham.
A much bigger player tried to punch him out on the ice when Asham got in two shots to the head that knocked him out cold.
As Asham skated toward the penalty box he made the boxing ref’s gesture of “Yerrr out!” followed by the hands-as-a-pillow sleep sign. For these he was cited for poor sportsmanship.
;^)
You are not talking about college or high school hockey with this. Fighting is a mainstay in the NHL, but prohibited in college and high school hockey.
In the NCAA, fighting is penalized with a five-minute major and a game disqualification, meaning that the offending player is out of that game and the next game.
In the National Federation of High school rules it falls under Sportsmanship:
All coaches, officials, administrators, parents and participants need to understand their role in education-based athletics and activities.
Fair play and respect are an essential part of high school hockey.
Create a positive learning environment and respect all participants, fans, officials, coaches and administrators.
There are penalties, but no need to display them.
These are kids 12 and under. They are not playing for the Cup or millions of dollars. They need to learn sportsmanship along with technique and how to properly accept winning and losing. Fair play is the only accepted prospect and the coaches should provide an example. I have officiated many sports at high school and college level along with amateur and professional ranks. There is no need for fighting in youth programs unless it is a fighting sport like boxing or martial arts. And they are governed with an iron fist toward proper technique and restraint. Sports at that level are for instruction and confidence building along with citizenship. Please don’t mix it up with money and professional players. It doesn’t match.
rwood
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