So, given recent events, I've been wondering what the wackiest thing I've seen at a Komets game is. It's still Mel Angelstad of Kalamazoo kissing Eric Boguniecki of Fort Wayne, in lieu of punching him, in 1998-99.
That was crazy.
Kevin Bertram and Nick Boucher coming to blows Saturday ranks second, I think.
I'm shocked at the reaction of some that it's not that big of a story. It is for so many reasons, but here's one maybe you hadn't considered: Teammates getting into it during a game signals one thing to the other team and that's a lack of composure -- from the top team in the league.
I ran into a Muskegon official early Sunday morning and he told me the team had watched tape of the scrum. I got the distinct impression it was to get a huge laugh. And some from the Komets' front office seemed clearly embarrassed by the incident, so much so that they shooed me away Saturday night.
So now we'll have to see if it's a rallying point for the Komets or the first true sign of the team falling apart. I think it'll be the former.
As for tonight's Game 3, the referee will be Brett Klosowski and the scratches will be the same for both teams. I saw Justin Hodgman limping last night, so I thought maybe he'd sit. Apparently not.
My eyes will be fixed on Kevin Reiter tonight. If he puts in a good showing they can't sit him in Game 4. If they keep alternating goalies, though, wouldn't it be weird that Reiter would draw all the home games and Boucher all the road games?
-- By Justin A. Cohn, The Journal Gazette
I'm b2'n tonight. You going to post some during the game Justin?
Posted by: Jerad Shaw | April 20, 2008 at 06:00 PM
That was huge to get the lead early!
Posted by: Jerad Shaw | April 20, 2008 at 06:16 PM
sinking to new lows with the myspace...thats a classy "friend"
Posted by: JW | April 20, 2008 at 06:28 PM
Not ganna get into it with you on here.
Posted by: Jerad Shaw | April 20, 2008 at 06:32 PM
Sounds like the Boucher-Bertram incident ranks right up there alongside the infamous Shedden-Puhalski "bout" in Port Huron.
Posted by: Brendan Savage | April 20, 2008 at 07:21 PM
Is that the craziest thing you have seen while covering hockey Brendon??? If not, what is?? Also, how long have you been covering hockey in Flint?? Just curious.
Posted by: Jerad Shaw | April 20, 2008 at 07:26 PM
I'm not sure what is goin on with the self control. Sims, Boucher, Bert, and NOW CHAULK??? Frustraion is setting in it appears.
Posted by: Jerad Shaw | April 20, 2008 at 07:33 PM
what did chaulk do?
i say the fake bruce makes an appearance and puts a stop to mukegons power trip!!!!!!!!!!!
when is the next away game?
Posted by: JW | April 20, 2008 at 08:00 PM