While the NBA and college basketball provide memorable highlight reel dunks and game winners, there is something to be said about hockey goals that require so much skill and coordination, that only a few times have they been performed in elite level competition. Many kids growing up have seen what is dubbed as "The Michigan" hockey move. That goal tied the game in the '96 NCAA West Regional and Michigan would go on to defeat Boston University that year in the Frozen Four Championship Game. Compare that video to this gem that I believe trumped "The Michigan:"
Mikael Granlund, who hails from Finland, added a twist to the move that resembles a lacrosse style goal. As he skates behind the net, you'll notice he brilliantly pops the puck up onto the blade of his stick. What makes this goal greater than "The Michigan" is that fact that Granlund, a draft pick of the Minnesota Wild, never stops his forward motion. There are a lot of filthy goals floating around on YouTube, but the attention to detail and display of advanced hockey skill, makes this one my favorite.
-Pat
Showing posts with label Minnesota Wild. Show all posts
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Saturday, May 14, 2011
Derek Boogaard Found Dead
One of the most feared fighters in the NHL today was found dead in his Minneapolis apartment on Friday. There still aren't any details as to the exact cause of death, but he was found at 6:10 pm CDT.
He played in just 22 games this year. He missed the rest of the year and the post-season action that the Rangers were part of with a concussion stemming from this fight with Ottawa's Matt Carkner:
Some are speculating that Boogaard's death came from symptoms of this concussion but I'll wait for autopsy results before I pass judgement on it.
Despite being an enforcer on the ice, Boogaard was regarded to be one of the nicest guys in the league. Several teammates and even counterparts have tweeted about his death, sending regards to the family of the Saskatchewan native. He also was very active in the communities of the two teams he played for: the Minnesota Wild and now the New York Rangers.
You know what they say, only the good die young. Boogaard was 28.
He played in just 22 games this year. He missed the rest of the year and the post-season action that the Rangers were part of with a concussion stemming from this fight with Ottawa's Matt Carkner:
Some are speculating that Boogaard's death came from symptoms of this concussion but I'll wait for autopsy results before I pass judgement on it.
Despite being an enforcer on the ice, Boogaard was regarded to be one of the nicest guys in the league. Several teammates and even counterparts have tweeted about his death, sending regards to the family of the Saskatchewan native. He also was very active in the communities of the two teams he played for: the Minnesota Wild and now the New York Rangers.
You know what they say, only the good die young. Boogaard was 28.
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