On Tuesday Brendan Shanahan announced that he is officially retiring for the NHL. Brendan was not playing this season because there was not a spot for him on the New Jersey devils first three lines. He realized that it was his time to stop playing and focus on other things in life. Brendan Shananhan played 21 seasons in the NHL. This is amazing that he was able to be an amazing player that that long of time. Playing any kind of sport takes a toll on the body and he was able to compete at such a high intensity for all those years are amazing.
I remember he was one of my favorite players when I was little. I was a Detroit Red Wings fan when I was little. When he played for them he was able to win three Stanley Cups. This is remarkable because many players do not even get the chance to play in one Stanly Cup game in there lives. Many players were surprised that he retired. Valiquette did not think that Brendan was going to retire. He thought there were plenty of teams looking at him to play for them. Former Rangers coach Tom Renney said "The game is better for having had Brendan in it and will continue to [be] as long as he stays involved." A lot of people are hoping that he stays with the NHL to improve it.
During his professional career he was able to get 1,354 points. I had know clue that he had this many points. He had 2,489 penalty minutes and this was all done in the 1,524 games that he played. He was truly a great player and the amount of points he has for the number of games he has played proves it.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
parental violence in youth sport
On Monday Oct 16 the ethical issue presentation was about parental violence in youth sport. This was a very interesting topic because I have seen some of the video before about this. It is crazy that parents actually act like this during the children’s games. I know parents like to scream and yell during games but to actually take it to the next step is a whole different level.
I actually have had some of my teammate’s parents for hockey try to fight other parents for yelling inappropriate things to our team. Luckily there were other parents to break up the arguments before it got physical.
I think that parents have the right to yell and cheer during the games, but they have to remember that they are not the ones playing the game. If they can’t handle being grownups while watching there kids play they should not even come to the game or don’t even put their kids in sport in the first place. I always found it embarrassing to hear my mom or dad yell at parents on the other team. Parents have to remember that there our coaches and refs to take care of all the nonsense on the field, court, or ice.
Majority of the violence among parents are when the kids are really little and are just learning the game. There is no need for parents to get in a physical altercation over kids trying to have fun and learn how to play the game. Also, as the kids get older they are able to take care of there issues in the game themselves and don’t need their parents fight with a kids parents because he hit you wrong or late.
I actually have had some of my teammate’s parents for hockey try to fight other parents for yelling inappropriate things to our team. Luckily there were other parents to break up the arguments before it got physical.
I think that parents have the right to yell and cheer during the games, but they have to remember that they are not the ones playing the game. If they can’t handle being grownups while watching there kids play they should not even come to the game or don’t even put their kids in sport in the first place. I always found it embarrassing to hear my mom or dad yell at parents on the other team. Parents have to remember that there our coaches and refs to take care of all the nonsense on the field, court, or ice.
Majority of the violence among parents are when the kids are really little and are just learning the game. There is no need for parents to get in a physical altercation over kids trying to have fun and learn how to play the game. Also, as the kids get older they are able to take care of there issues in the game themselves and don’t need their parents fight with a kids parents because he hit you wrong or late.
The LeGarrette Blount Issue!
On Wednesday the ethical issue presentation was about LeGarrette Blount and how he punched a person on the opposing team in the face. He punched the other guy in the face after the game because he was saying stuff to him and hit him on the shoulder pad. LeGarrette Blount did not like this and punched him in the jaw. I think it was really wrong of him to do this. He was supposed to be suspended for the rest of the season. The coach just recently revoked his suspension. I agree that he should have been suspended but not for the whole season. Yes it was out of line what he did, but it could ruin his chances of getting drafted if he were not to play this season. I believe that he definitely has learned his lesson and not to do those kinds of things that could ruin his chances of getting drafted.
I think the other played should have been suspending for at least a game for taunting him after the game and hitting him on the shoulder pad. Doing that does not show any class at all because they had just won the game. Both teams played hard and should be good sports about it. If the roles were switched I think the outcome would have been the exact same.
Overall I think it is a good decision to have him off suspension because he is a good player and most likely has learned his lesson. Also, it will give him a chance to regain trust that he is not just another hardheaded player out there and can be mature enough to play in the NFL.
I think the other played should have been suspending for at least a game for taunting him after the game and hitting him on the shoulder pad. Doing that does not show any class at all because they had just won the game. Both teams played hard and should be good sports about it. If the roles were switched I think the outcome would have been the exact same.
Overall I think it is a good decision to have him off suspension because he is a good player and most likely has learned his lesson. Also, it will give him a chance to regain trust that he is not just another hardheaded player out there and can be mature enough to play in the NFL.
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