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Kerrzy's Notebook: Gagner & Gretzky?
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2/2/2012 11:55:00 PM
 History was made at Rexall Place on Thursday night.
To say that Edmonton Oilers forward Sam Gagner joined some elite company with his performance in an 8-4 win over the Chicago Blackhawks is quite possibly the understatement of the century. With a four goal, four assist night, Gagner becomes just the third Oiler ever, behind the likes of Wayne Gretzky and Paul Coffey, to rack up eight points in a single game.
Eight points!
Not only did he Gagner have one of the best offensive nights in the long history of the NHL, but the Oilers battled back from down 2-0 to blast a team that had a 22-point lead on them in the Western Conference standings coming into the game.
There was a lot to celebrate for the Oilers in this one – a 43-save night for Devan Dubnyk, Jordan Eberle scoring his 20th of the year, Ryan Whitney ...
Kerrzy's Notebook: When Sports Go Viral
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2/1/2012 9:54:00 PM
Boy, how the time flies – another week has come and gone in the world of sports, which means there’s another fresh batch of viral greatness ready for its close up!
This week, we’ve got a dunk that ended a guy’s (Twitter) career, some magic from LeBron James, a ridiculous own goal and a couple of leaked Super Bowl commercials!
Let’s begin with some action from the NBA – check this video of LA Clippers forward Blake Griffin posterizing Oklahoma City’s Kendrick Perkins:
Perkins was dunked on so hard that his Twitter account got deleted!
Speaking of mega-hops, did you see the massive one-handed alley-oop by LeBron James this week?
Don’t get swayed by these sweet dunks though folks – not every highlight is a good highlight! Just ask goalie Karri Ramo!
If you don’t like football, chances are you’ll be watching the Super Bowl this weekend for the commercials…but ...
Kerrzy's Notebook: Goals of the Week!
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1/31/2012 11:27:00 PM
 The All-Star break didn’t leave us with many games around the NHL last week, but there was no shortage of highlight reel action before the players parted ways for a few days!
Since it would be a shame to put a goal from the no-defence All-Star game, as nice as it may have been, ahead of a beauty goal that happened with real points on the line, this edition of the GOTW won’t feature anything from this weekend. Here’s what I’ve got for you though: a penalty shot snipe, an incredible fake on a great goalie, a couple of unreal backhanders and a solid individual effort!
Let’s go!
5. Trevor Lewis
I’m not normally a fan of putting penalty shot goals on the list, but this dangle from LA’s Trevor Lewis is definitely worth another look. Sens fans might argue it shouldn’t count, because it shouldn’t have been a penalty ...
Kerrzy's Notebook: 15 Minutes of Fame
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1/30/2012 9:12:00 AM
Happy Monday!
This week on 15 Minutes of Fame, we give a passing grade to the NHL’s All-Star Weekend, touch on Tim Thomas’ decision to skip his team’s White House visit and discuss the biggest surprises in the league at the All-Star break. As well: we give out our Super Bowl predictions and comment on a couple of massive MLB contracts!
In the GABBYs: The Canadian women’s soccer team, US Senator John Kerry, Jay Cutler, Kevin-Prince Boateng, Kyle Williams and Scott Gomez. The Punchline this week is Minnesota Vikings kicker Chris Kluwe!
See something you think should be a GABBY? You can get a hold of us on Twitter @15MinutesYEG, “Like” us on Facebook or shoot us an email at 15MinutesYEG@gmail.com!
For last week's episode, click here. Thanks for watching!
Kerrzy's Notebook: When Sports Go Viral
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1/27/2012 3:07:00 AM
 Say what you will about the internet, but it really is the gift that keeps on giving when it comes to viral videos!
Don’t believe me? Fine. Be that way.
For those of you who are picking up what I’m throwing down though, I’ve got another batch of delicious internet awesomeness for you to check out. This week in “When Sports Go Viral,” we’ve got a couple of pro athletes goofing off, an interesting dangle from the KHL’s All-Star weekend and a highlight from the support staff!
Let’s start with the latest viral video from Phoenix Suns star Steve Nash – not content with playing in the NBA, Nash is apparently trying to convince ESPN to let him enter the Real Snow snowboard competition.
Check out Nash debuting The Corn Chopper:
Speaking of goofy pro athletes, have you seen the latest video from pro golfer Ben Crane?
It turns out ...
Kerrzy's Notebook: Goals of the Week!
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1/25/2012 3:26:00 AM
I thought it couldn’t get any better around the NHL, but the third week of 2012 was absolutely dynamite when it comes to beauty goals!
In this edition of the GOTW, we’ve got a hard working dangle from the Blues, two insane shorthanded goals, a lovely power play effort and a memorable goal from a young Oiler.
Let’s go!
5. TJ Oshie
The St. Louis Blues have become a powerhouse in the NHL’s Western Conference, not just in terms of sheer size, but also thanks to beauty goals like this one from TJ Oshie. He comes in 2-on-3 with David Perron, takes a pass in front with a defenceman all over him and pulls a nice move on Kari Lehtonen to score.
4. Anton Lander
There’s no hiding the fact that it’s been a tough stretch for the Edmonton Oilers, but there have been some highlights sprinkled in there along ...
Kerrzy's Notebook: 15 Minutes of Fame
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1/23/2012 11:14:00 PM
Happy Tuesday!
This week on the show we talk about the latest on Sidney Crosby’s concussion issues and some other injury notes from around the NHL, including another bad break for Washington’s Mike Green and a close call for Edmonton’s Taylor Hall. As well, we discuss a couple of high profile deaths from around the world of sports.
In the GABBYs: Alex Ovechkin, Terrell Owens, Shaueel van Persie, Manny Ramirez, Trinity College and the Baltimore Ravens. The Punchline this week is Rob Lowe!
See something you think should be a GABBY? You can get a hold of us on Twitter @15MinutesYEG, “Like” us on Facebook or shoot us an email at 15MinutesYEG@gmail.com!
For last week's episode, click here. Thanks for watching!
Kerrzy's Notebook: When Sports Go Viral
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1/20/2012 1:46:00 AM
 In this day in age, there’s really nothing better than a good viral video, right?
While that statement might not be entirely true, it’s no secret that internet-dwelling humans love watching random stuff from random corners of the internet! This week on “When Sports Go Viral,” I’ve got highlights, lowlights, a strange Japanese game show and some cute kids!
Are you ready?
We’re going to start this week with something rarely, or perhaps never, seen in hockey: the double one-timer!
Two University of Western Michigan Broncos players line up along the blue line and when a teammate sends a pass their way, they both go for the one-timer, leaving the goalie to guess where it’s coming from. Classic!
Speaking of trick plays on the ice, check out this lacrosse-style goal from 19-year-old Dominic Lammer of the Swiss league. Also: check out how ridiculous the referees in that league look!
Usually ...
Kerrzy's Notebook: Goals of the Week!
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1/18/2012 4:05:00 PM
Well, it finally feels like winter in Edmonton, which means I had absolutely no issues with staying inside and checking out a week’s worth of hockey highlights for the latest edition of the GOTW!
This week starts with a nice breakaway from a guy who doesn’t score often, followed by a couple of beauty goals from a couple of recent top draft picks, a dazzling fake clapper and a diving Gino.
Let’s go!
5. Nate Thompson
He’s only got about four goals on the season, but it’s quality over quantity when you’re dealing with Nate Thompson! Check out the hands as he breaks in all by himself and freezes Cam Ward with some nifty moves.
4. Tyler Seguin
Tyler Seguin checks in at number four on the list for this goal against the Winnipeg Jets – he takes the pass from Patrice Bergeron, protects the puck as he cuts to ...
Kerrzy's Notebook: Hall Suffers Freak Injury
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1/17/2012 7:29:00 PM
 I think it’s time that the Edmonton Oilers invested in some bug spray – particularly, the type that keeps that pesky “injury bug” away.
Over the past couple of seasons, the Oil have developed a reputation of being a team that has just dreadful luck when it comes to players getting hurt. I think they may have reached a new low in that category in 2012 though, and if you don’t believe me, take the last couple of weeks as a prime set of examples!
It’s no secret that the hopes and dreams of Oilers fans sit squarely on the shoulders of three players: Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Jordan Eberle and Taylor Hall. Well, all three of those players are hurt right now, the result of “freak” injuries.
Nugent-Hopkins will miss a month with a shoulder injury suffered on January 2nd, when he tripped over the blue line and slammed awkwardly into ...
Kerrzy's Notebook: Should Crosby Risk It?
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1/16/2012 11:44:00 PM
 As his team sits near the cut line in the Eastern Conference, Sidney Crosby is doing whatever he can to shake his “concussion-like” symptoms.
The Pittsburgh Penguins announced on Monday that their captain would be going back to see his chiropractic neurologist this week, in what seems like an almost last-ditch effort to get healthy and get back on the ice. The Pens enlisted the services of Ted Carrick last fall to help Crosby recover, though according to NHL.com, the field of chiropractic neurology is somewhat controversial and unorthodox.
After missing almost 11 months with a concussion, Crosby has been out since a December 5th meeting with the Boston Bruins where he took a couple of bumps and his symptoms popped back up. That was game number eight of his long-awaited return, and while he was great during that time (two goals, 12 points), it didn’t seem to take much ...
Kerrzy's Notebook: 15 Minutes of Fame
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1/16/2012 8:33:00 AM
Happy Monday!
This week on the show we break down the Mike Cammalleri trade, we discuss the Jordan Eberle All-Star “snub” and we try to figure out what is wrong with the Edmonton Oilers. Also: Will we ever see a fight between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao?
In the GABBYs: Leo Messi, Tim Tebow, Thierry Henry, Rick DiPietro, Josh Blanchard and the Jacksonville Jaguars. This week’s Punchline is Dustin Penner!
See something you think should be a GABBY? You can get a hold of us on Twitter @15MinutesYEG, “Like” us on Facebook or shoot us an email at 15MinutesYEG@gmail.com!
For last week's episode, click here. Thanks for watching!
Kerrzy's Notebook: Summit Series Pt. 2?
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1/13/2012 3:35:00 AM
 It’s times like these that I wish that Wayne Gretzky were the Prime Minister of Canada.
Sure, he might not be great at balancing budgets or tackling the socio-economic issues facing the country, but he’d probably get the hang of it. At the very least, it would ensure another win for Canada if the rumors about another Summit Series are true!
This September marks the 40th anniversary of the 1972 Summit Series between Canada and the Soviet Union, and there will apparently be some kind of month-long celebration of the Cold War clash between the two nations. As part of that celebration, the Toronto Star reported this week that Prime Minister Stephen Harper would be facing off against Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin in a couple of exhibition games, which the PMO quickly denied.
Sounds cool, right?
Well…it would be, if we were talking about leaders like Wayne Gretzky and ...
Kerrzy's Notebook: When Sports Go Viral
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1/12/2012 1:14:00 AM
 When it comes to sports and the internet, sometimes the only thing better than an amazing [insert sport here] highlight is a goofy video!
It’s not always pro athletes trying to be funny either – sometimes it’s a terrible blooper or an ugly fall, occasionally a team mascot might be involved and other times, a popular “trend” may pop up where you least expect it.
Take the act of “Tebowing,” for example.
Ever since quarterback Tim Tebow took over in Denver, “Tebowing” has become an incredibly popular thing to do. The Broncos pivot is deeply religious, you see, and he routinely takes a knee to throw up a prayer, unmoved by anything that is happening around him.
When I say it’s become a popular thing to do, I’m not kidding! The internet is now full of “Tebowers,” and that trend has even made it to semi-pro and pro hockey. My ...
Kerrzy's Notebook: Goals of the Week!
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1/10/2012 10:03:00 PM
What a week it was in the NHL last week – there was the outdoor game, there were some big time blowouts and some tight match ups, all of which produced a lot of high quality tape for me to go through!
It took some time, but I managed to narrow it down to five beauty goals from the week that was in the league – this time around we’ve got a sick behind the back pass, a super-efficient power play, a solid breakaway on a legendary netminder, an unreal shorty and some dangles you’ll have to see twice to believe!
Let’s go!
5. Patrick Marleau
Sharks forward Patrick Marleau is the one who bats this puck in, but it’s all about the slick no-look pass by Joe Thornton in front of the Capitals net. Beauty!
4. Dainius Zubrus
This NJ Devils power play looks to be going nowhere in ...
Kerrzy’s Notebook: Bruins/Canucks Sideshow Continues
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1/9/2012 9:59:00 PM
 Another chapter has been written in the ongoing feud between the Boston Bruins and the Vancouver Canucks.
On Monday afternoon, the NHL suspended Bruins forward Brad Marchand for five games for a hit on Canucks defenceman Sami Salo in a 4-3 Vancouver win on the weekend. If you didn’t see it – here’s my take on what went down:
As both players skated towards a loose puck, Marchand heads south for a low hit (which isn’t a great idea) and Salo starts to turn away (again, perhaps not a great idea). The latter ends up flipping over the former’s back and landing awkwardly against the boards, suffering a concussion.
The Bruins agitator was given the gate for "clipping" on the play, which is one you don’t hear very often, and will now forfeit over $152,000 while he sits and watches. Here’s the full explanation from the NHL:
I understand that ...
Kerrzy's Notebook: 15 Minutes of Fame
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1/9/2012 8:35:00 AM
Happy Monday!
This week on 15 Minutes of Fame, we’re looking back on the World Juniors, discussing the NHLPA’s rejection of the league realignment plan, and we’re playing a little game of “Are Guys Getting the Hint” as in pertains to headshots in the NHL.
In the GABBYs: Everton goalie Tim Howard, Habs forward Lars Eller, Randy Cunneyworth and the language debate, Samardo Samuels and West Virginia’s Darwin Cook. The Punchline this week is Rick DiPietro!
See something you think should be a GABBY? You can get a hold of us on Twitter @15MinutesYEG, “Like” us on Facebook or shoot us an email at 15MinutesYEG@gmail.com!
For last week's episode, click here. Thanks for watching!
Kerrzy's Notebook: Goals of the Week!
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1/5/2012 2:38:00 PM
Well, 2011 ended with a bang and another round of filthy dangles and sweet snipes taking us into the New Year.
On this edition of the Goals of the Week, we’ve got a nifty backhander, some top corner magic, a couple of solid individual efforts and a passing play for the ages from a team we’re used to seeing it from!
Let’s go!
5. Alexander Semin
Alex Semin makes Marty Biron look like a backup goalie on this one, breaking in all alone and rifling a backhand shot past him with some authority!
4. Michael Ryder
If you’re looking for a guy who will consistently score you highlight reel goals, look no further than Michael Ryder of the Dallas Stars. The guy has been on fire this year, and that continued with this Boxing Day snipe against the Blues!
3. Johan Franzen
Passing plays are nice, but sometimes you just ...
Kerrzy's Notebook: 15 Minutes of Fame
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1/2/2012 10:51:00 PM
Happy New Year!
It was 2011 the last time we spoke and much has happened since then! This week on the show we recap the best and worst moments of the year from the world of sports, we talk about Sean Avery getting waived ahead of the Winter Classic, plus we recap the big game. Also: we’ve got a theory about the success of Daniel Alfredsson and the Ottawa Senators and we look at the main event at UFC 141 and tell you which fighter retired after losing.
In the GABBYs: The Green Bay Packers, The NLL’s Philadelphia Wings, Petr Mrazek, Tim Tebow, Yorvit Torrealba and the NHL All-Star voting process. The Punchline this week is basketball player Manny Harris and his strange injury!
See something you think should be a GABBY? You can get a hold of us on Twitter @15MinutesYEG, “Like” us on Facebook or shoot us an ...
Kerrzy's Notebook: Goals of the Week!
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12/29/2011 2:49:00 AM
Another week has come and gone in the NHL as we inch closer to the new year, and that means it’s time for another installment of the Goals of the Week!
This time around, we’ve got a pretty tic-tac-toe play, a last-second game winner, some nifty passing from the twins and a couple of Bruins topping the list. Think you know which goals I’m talking about? Let’s see!
5. Brooks Laich
Checking in at number five this week is Washington Capitals forward Brooks Laich, who starts and finishes some nice passing by his club in a win over the NJ Devils.
4. Martin Erat
The Nashville Predators scored a major come from behind victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets last week, and it all came down to this Martin Erat goal with 8.4 seconds to go in the third period!
3. Alex Burrows
Sometimes Alex Burrows just seems like the ...
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