Pats vs Blades

[JDubb]

In a game that had many story lines that one could go down, one in particular stood out.

Mike Reich. I can't say I loved him while he was here, but he is good at what he does (an agitator). He seems like the type of kid that likes to put on a show for whatever reason. I thought he took it a bit too far last night in his fight with Garrett Mitchell. Enough is enough when you are down on the ice. It will be interesting to see what suspsensions will come out of it all. On our end, likely Teubert. The Pats played a little better than 3 games this weekend with the OT, but Teubert played about two periods. I definitely can't blame him for last night though. He did look up at Hunt before going to help out Mitchell.

On to the rest of the game. It was too bad the Pats didn't put together the best game, but it really shows the character when they still win and especially for Bosch after giving up that really bad 3rd goal. Nice to see the team rally around that (of course after giving up on more goal).

I like what this team has to offer. Now if they could only beat the Broncos...haha. If the two teams do meet up in the playoffs, I wouldn't worry. I have full confidence the Pats would win that series. Afterall, SC hasn't won in regulation since the trades.

[hobster]

I would expect Reich and Teubert to be suspended, Teubert left the bench to go fight Zahn but Rod Peterson didn't see things that way. After Teubert beat Zahn Roddy yells and says what is Zahn doing he lost the fight and he's still trying too through punches. He said it made him sick funny how Roddy didn't mention Teubert leaving the bench to go fight. Man oh man Rod Peterson is the biggest homer ever.

[ointhecreek]

funny how Roddy didn't mention Teubert leaving the bench to go fight. Man oh man Rod Peterson is the biggest homer ever.
Come on...Roddy a homer? No way! punk rock Yeah, Roddy only sees what he wants to, even if he has to make it up. Now for the wrath of Roddy fans. vci11

[witness]

Tuebert didn't leave the bench. He was on the ice. As far as I am concerned, Reich should have received a Gross misconduct. His action before the fight, during the fight, and the behaviour after getting tossed (there was a reason why Mollenken went sprinting from the bench into the corridor) needs to be reviewed by the league.
It is too bad for Tuebert, he did just go in to help the officials (who were not able to handle the situation). He did not throw a punch at Reich, just pulled him off the official. But, that is a game misconduct and his forth of the year.
And who picks the stars at the rink. Gillis?? Please. I thought that Hulak was very good for the Blades and so was Flatters. And for the Pats, I can live with DePape, but what about Watt? I thought he was easily the best and most consistant Pat on the ice last night.

[hobster]

I'm extremely proud of our efforts in these two hockey games. We battled hard and these kids are leaving everything on the ice right now."

Sunday's game featured a line brawl midway through the second period, and it could lead to suspensions for Molleken and Regina head coach Curtis Hunt. Both teams have already had three multiple-fight situations this season. Under league rules, the head coach is suspended following a fourth infraction.

Saskatoon's John Flatters and Regina's Josh Elder were the first combatants. While they were being escorted to the penalty boxes, the Blades' Mike Reich hooked up with Garrett Mitchell. Molleken said that Pats defenceman Colten Teubert "left the bench" to get involved and that led to a scrap between Teubert and Teigan Zahn.

"To me, there should be no multiple-fight situation, simply because Teubert leaves the bench and that starts it," said Molleken.

The Blades were fined $500 for a Jan. 18 line brawl -- their third of the season -- versus Brandon. A Dec. 30 incident in Regina cost Saskatoon $250.

[hobster]

Hmm judging by Lorns coments i would say Teubert deserves a suspention, and i was listening too Les and he said Teubert went into fight Zahn as well.Lorne sprinted too the coridore so he could prevent Reich from going into the Pats dressing room.

[Golks]

Saskatoon's John Flatters and Regina's Josh Elder were the first combatants. While they were being escorted to the penalty boxes, the Blades' Mike Reich hooked up with Garrett Mitchell. Molleken said that Pats defenceman Colten Teubert "left the bench" to get involved and that led to a scrap between Teubert and Teigan Zahn.

"To me, there should be no multiple-fight situation, simply because Teubert leaves the bench and that starts it," said Molleken.




That is the most stupid thing Lorne could say. Can't he count?

Fight # 1 - Elder and Flatters
Fight # 2 - Reich and Mitchell (Instigated by Reich)
Fight # 3 - Teubert and Zahn

Tuebert was only involved because Reich started the Multiple fight situation.

Heck, I don't even think he left the bench. But that is beside the point.

[hobster]

Good thing is we get to do this all over again on Friday night .

[patsdude114]

I think Mollenken needs to look at the tape again, Tuebert was on the ice when the 1st fight broke out (between Elder and Flatters) as that fight took place, Reich and Mitchell went at it (Mitchell wouldnt stop beeking at Reich after Reich fought Hill, Mitchell wanted a piece of Reich) Once Reich got Mitchell's jersey over his head and continued to feed him shots the ref jumped in to get them to stop (as a real fighter would not a bum like Reich) Tuebert ON THE ICE watching the fights (as the refs tell the players to go to their benches and get out of the way) comes over to help the ref and grabs Reich. NO MR. MOLLENKEN TUEBERT DIDNT GO IN TO FIGHT ZAHN, ZAHN WAS STILL AT THE BLADES BENCH YOU BUM. (damn i used to have alot of respect for Mollenken but after a stupid comment like that, it makes you wonder if he needs thicker glasses)

Its been awhile since we have seen a nice brew haha like that at the Brandt center. Do I think Reich or Tuebert deserve a suspension, no not really. Ya i hate Reich (never liked him as a pat either) but most young kids throw those extra shots even when refs are in there. We are dealing with kids and when there emotions get the best of them they act out like that. Pat players do it as well happens everywhere (for instance Kennedy in Swift Current saturday night kept feeding McAvoy shots as he was on the ice turtling from being jumped) But Tuebert will get suspended forsure even if they dont suspend him for jumping in and grabbing ahold of Reich, he will get suspended for another game misconduct. (now i dont know how many game misconducts Reich has so he may get suspended for that reason as well) I for 1 will think the WHL will suspend these guys no matter what being that the Blades and Pats play again on Friday night, could just be asking for trouble...


Oh by the way, I think there will be the 2 refs for Fridays game lmao

[witness]

Sell out on friday! Just like the old days. Should be fun.

[JDubb]

Come on...Roddy a homer? No way! punk rock Yeah, Roddy only sees what he wants to, even if he has to make it up. Now for the wrath of Roddy fans. vci11

I think every announcer is at least somewhat of a homer. I have listened to a lot of away announcers this year while watching whltv. I must say that often I have a different view point than even Rod (being a Pats fan), but I have also had time to think about it too.

In regards to this whole situation. I believe that Teubert was on the ice, but was at the bench because of the first fight. Reich grabbed Mitchell on the way to the bench and was giving him face washes, etc. Zahn came over (as he should) when Teubert tried to pull Reich off and they ended up going. Zahn was also throwing punches after the fight was "over". With the inability of the linesman to break anything up, it was all very bizarre how everything went down.

[hobster]

I think every announcer is at least somewhat of a homer. I have listened to a lot of away announcers this year while watching whltv. I must say that often I have a different view point than even Rod (being a Pats fan), but I have also had time to think about it too.

In regards to this whole situation. I believe that Teubert was on the ice, but was at the bench because of the first fight. Reich grabbed Mitchell on the way to the bench and was giving him face washes, etc. Zahn came over (as he should) when Teubert tried to pull Reich off and they ended up going. Zahn was also throwing punches after the fight was "over". With the inability of the linesman to break anything up, it was all very bizarre how everything went down.
Dang Fridays game is gonna be sweet i want to go to Regina to check it out ,but i doubt i will be able to score a ticket .No matter what the Blades always seem to give the Pats a great game even if were basement dwellers like we are this year .

[Fight Guy]

All I'm gonna say is, Molleken just made a fool of himself. What he has apparently said is complete garbage.

I rather enjoyed this game punk rock Not too often you see fights like so in the Brandt Center anymore. They always seem to fight on the road:(

Good for Teubert though. He certainly doesn't deserve a suspension, but he will get one. He even waited to check with Hunt whether he should help out Mitchell (linesman as well). Didn't throw any punches, just went in to pull Reich off so he wouldn't keep feeding Mitchell with unnecessary punches. Then the other linesmen came in to pull off Teubert, then Zahn went after Teubert, and some more joined the train of 'trying to pull players off each other'. Then Zahn and Teubert were beeking each other, and when they skated near each other, Teubert gave him a shot and they fought...and boy did Zahn get knocked hard. He wasn't sure if he was done yet or not after his helmet came off from the punch...then he dropped. And while the linesman was holding down Teubert and breaking up the fight, Zahn got enough free to feed Teubert (mostly the linesman though) with punches. Bender was ready to go in there, but Hunt said no.

So much for "All I'm gonna say is..."...lol. But yeah, Molleken is either just trying to make up a story, or he is blind and had no clue what actually happened.

[hobster]

All I'm gonna say is, Molleken just made a fool of himself. What he has apparently said is complete garbage.

I rather enjoyed this game punk rock Not too often you see fights like so in the Brandt Center anymore. They always seem to fight on the road:(

Good for Teubert though. He certainly doesn't deserve a suspension, but he will get one. He even waited to check with Hunt whether he should help out Mitchell (linesman as well). Didn't throw any punches, just went in to pull Reich off so he wouldn't keep feeding Mitchell with unnecessary punches. Then the other linesmen came in to pull off Teubert, then Zahn went after Teubert, and some more joined the train of 'trying to pull players off each other'. Then Zahn and Teubert were beeking each other, and when they skated near each other, Teubert gave him a shot and they fought...and boy did Zahn get knocked hard. He wasn't sure if he was done yet or not after his helmet came off from the punch...then he dropped. And while the linesman was holding down Teubert and breaking up the fight, Zahn got enough free to feed Teubert (mostly the linesman though) with punches. Bender was ready to go in there, but Hunt said no.

So much for "All I'm gonna say is..."...lol. But yeah, Molleken is either just trying to make up a story, or he is blind and had no clue what actually happened.
So what im getting from all of this is ,the Blades started all the fights got beat up pretty good and Molleken is blind lol.

Another thing i found funny was Brent Parker was sitting in the press box next to Les Lazaruk, and Les kept saying it's hard too ignore what brent is saying to the head of officiating but i can't. I guess he was just yelling and telling off the head of officiating after that whole line brawl took place

[Fight Guy]

So what im getting from all of this is ,the Blades started all the fights got beat up pretty good and Molleken is blind lol.To break it down...

-Hill and Reich went off the face off...Reich winning.

-Elder and Flatters went off the face off, and Elder came right after him and got the better of Flatters.

-Reich starts a fight with Mitchell, and again wins, as Mitchell couldn't match up.

-Then Teubert sorta started his and Zahn's fight, but they both wanted at each other, so really, it doesn't matter too much who started it in their case.

-Molleken is blind or making up stories.

[hobster]

Thanx for clearing everything up Fight Guy, it's good to get both sides to the night from Lornes side and the fans side. Wild night made for a great game was just gonna ask you who stood out for the Blades last night ?

[Fight Guy]

Hmmm...noticed Hulak a lot...Gillies...not so much. Flatters could be a very good player. He has damn good speed, but his decisions with the puck are questionable some times. ...and Reich...lol.

Really can't wait for Friday. Won't be as exciting as last nights game (fight wise), but will be a good one regardless!

[hobster]

You got a interesting pic there not sure i like Elders fist into Klotz's face tho lmao

[Some_Arrogant_Jerk]

I like how Flatters has 3 of his 4 points this season all against the pats, including both of his goals.

[Fight Guy]

You got a interesting pic there not sure i like Elders fist into Klotz's face tho lmao
I like how it almost looks like he's crying! ;)

[Golks]

No word on suspensions to Hunt or Molleken........yet.

01/29/08 Regina $750.00 fine for fourth multiple fight of season versus Saskatoon on January 27.
01/29/08 Colten Teubert Regina Two games for fourth game misconduct of season versus Saskatoon on January 27.
01/29/08 Brent Parker Regina $500.00 for actions during game versus Saskatoon on January 27.
01/29/08 Saskatoon $750.00 fine for fourth multiple fight of season at Regina on January 27.
01/29/08 Mike Reich Saskatoon One game for third game misconduct of season at Regina on January 27.

[bryyan]

To break it down...

-Hill and Reich went off the face off...Reich winning.

-Elder and Flatters went off the face off, and Elder came right after him and got the better of Flatters.

-Reich starts a fight with Mitchell, and again wins, as Mitchell couldn't match up.

-Then Teubert sorta started his and Zahn's fight, but they both wanted at each other, so really, it doesn't matter too much who started it in their case.

-Molleken is blind or making up stories.

Reich " Caspered" Mitchell, is why he won that fight, Mitchell was swingin wildly, i give him credit, that little maggot Reich couldnt knock Mitchell down, and Teubert knocked Zahn to the ice, with his helmet Boogaard'd and then after the linesman fell on teubs, Zahn started swinging, class act there by Zahn. And id say yes, Molleken is blind , as Teubs was on the ice during all of this. im sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but thats what happened. Maybe next time Reich wont pick a fight with a 16 yr old guy, maybe try Bender or Watt, or if he is completely nutz, try Elder. vci22

[hobster]

Reich " Caspered" Mitchell, is why he won that fight, Mitchell was swingin wildly, i give him credit, that little maggot Reich couldnt knock Mitchell down, and Teubert knocked Zahn to the ice, with his helmet Boogaard'd and then after the linesman fell on teubs, Zahn started swinging, class act there by Zahn. And id say yes, Molleken is blind , as Teubs was on the ice during all of this. im sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but thats what happened. Maybe next time Reich wont pick a fight with a 16 yr old guy, maybe try Bender or Watt, or if he is completely nutz, try Elder. vci22Wow thats the biggest homer statment i have ever heard, good job on seeing things both ways and not just one sided lol :thumb:

[Tadaa]

My money is on JD to KO Reich in the 2nd...

Tadaa!!!

[Some_Arrogant_Jerk]

My money is on JD to KO Reich in the 2nd...

Tadaa!!!

I dont get why some people dont like reich on here anymore. I miss what he used to do with the pats, as he was fun to watch. It shouldnt matter the jersey he wears.

That being said, I would much rather have Watt take out Gillies. They were talking last game, and gillies is way over due for a beating.

[hobster]

I can't ever see Gillies fighting, with the other guys we have for that role he will check check and check tho. He is a guy you hate too play against but love too have on your team. I think alot of people loved him for team Canada this year with his crashing and banging. He will never be a guy that will light the lamp, but is a great leader and is a smart hockey player that can lay the body and pot the odd goal in.

[Quarter Pounder W/ Cheese]

If Teubert were to get another game misconduct, how long would his suspension be? I know he got two games after his fourth.

[hobster]

holy crap did Klotz ever tko Elder wow

[GBG BLEED BLUE]

holy crap did Klotz ever tko Elder wow
Yes he did and for a change I am listening to the Pats broadcast this period only though. I sure hope the Blades can win tonight. How the hell did Reich get a 10 minute misconduct before the puck drop,and even before the anthem? I heard something like he may have done/said something to the Pats bench. I would like to hear that line of Klotz,Reich and Philp though. haha

[hobster]

Flatters and Bender was a dandy! of a fight i will call it a draw.

[patsdude114]

i heard flatters shaddered her knuckle in the fight with bender... reason why he never returned to the game.

[JDubb]

How the hell did Reich get a 10 minute misconduct before the puck drop,and even before the anthem?

Reich was jawing at the Pats bench like crazy and Zalaski came over and sent him to the penalty box. Reich did his job insanely well. He got in the media and unfortunately got in the Pats heads. I believe he played 4 shifts tonight. His other 10 was when he was on the bench as well and then unfortunately a couple fans decided to be stupid and threw popcorn (I think) at the Blades bench after basically calling on Reich. Klotz decided to take that out on Watt (I guess). He blind sided him and then jumped him. I think that would be a good fight if they went toe to toe.

Overall, the hockey part was a side story to the brawl near the end. Saskatoon really did some dumb things in the past few minutes (in my opinion), but it was entertaining to watch. Rowat made me proud tonight. Regina always seems to have tough goalies.

For the hockey piece, I thought the Blades came out hungry. The Pats may not have come out haha, but the Blades earned the W tonight. Some questionable calls (as always), but one of those uncontrollable factors. Ease up on the hitting from behind though boys, all those penalties were warranted for sure.

February 23 may be interesting, but perhaps the steam wears off before then.

[CJSenterprise4]

Nice to see reich won't fight anybody in his league...goes after all the weaker players than him. He wanted no part of Watt. Pats didn't show up from the start of the game..never had a chance. Was very very entertaining...Jackson beat up big stupid Philp ha that was classic and the Rowat Holtby tilt was beauty...Rowat had to do a spin move to get past the stupid ref Zalaski just to get there.

[Scout]

Can't agree with you on Reich picking his partners. This kid will go with anybody and does fairly well. Some of the guys he has fought just this year i wouldn't say are sleepers.

Justin Palazzo 6'4" 200lbs. Has 8 fighting majors so far.

Mitch Versteeg 6'1" 200lbs. Has 8 fighting majors so far.

Cameron Cepek 6'2" 181 lbs. Has 6 fighting majors so far.

Brady Leavold 5'11" 190 lbs. Has 11 fighting majors so far.

Cody Almond 6'2" 200 lbs. Has 5 fighting majors so far.

Drew Nichol 6'2" 200 lbs. Has 8 fighting majors so far.

Ashton Hewson 6'5" 200 lbs. Has 5 fighting majors so far.

Terrance Delaronde 6'1" 200 lbs. Has 10 fighting majors so far and Reich fought him twice.

R.J. LaRochelle 6'3" 195 lbs. Has 9 fighting majors this year.

Garrett Mitchell 5'10" 170 lbs. Has 8 fighting majors this year.

Palazzo, Versteeg,Leavold,Delaronde LaRochelle are all known around the league as being legitimate tough guys not to mention half the guys Reich has fought are bigger than him. Reich is one of the biggest aggitators in the league but backs it up. Has he fought some guys who are not fighter? Sure but so has all the other guys mentioned above. To say he pciks his fights couldn't be futhur from the truth.

Scout

[CJSenterprise4]

where is guys like Yeo, Watt, Grantham or even Teubert even though he is younger. He wants to be the best and he hasn't fought the best yet. He may be good at it but at least he only has 1 year of playing hockey left if anybody wants his skilled services next year. haha

[Scout]

That he has fought some tough boys and has done very fine. He has 18 fights this year and 17 majors the year before. To say he only fights non fighters is wrong. As i said this year and last most guys he fought were bigger than him and the majority were known for their fisti cuffs. Before you think i'm a Blades fan in Saskatoon, your wrong. I live in Swift Current and am a Bronco fan. Now Reich isn't a heavey weight and he knows it but is one of the tougher middleweights and has fought some heavey weights. To put him in Yeo, Grantham, etc league isn't right. These heaveys have a code and unless provoked wouldn't waste their time on Reich. Say what you may but Reich has proven he doesn't pick his opponents.

Scout

[Fight Guy]

That he has fought some tough boys and has done very fine. He has 18 fights this year and 17 majors the year before. To say he only fights non fighters is wrong. As i said this year and last most guys he fought were bigger than him and the majority were known for their fisti cuffs. Before you think i'm a Blades fan in Saskatoon, your wrong. I live in Swift Current and am a Bronco fan. Now Reich isn't a heavey weight and he knows it but is one of the tougher middleweights and has fought some heavey weights. To put him in Yeo, Grantham, etc league isn't right. These heaveys have a code and unless provoked wouldn't waste their time on Reich. Say what you may but Reich has proven he doesn't pick his opponents.

ScoutHe didn't say "non fighters". He said weaker players. Now I don't necessarily agree with that statement either, but going by these last two games against the Pats, he has fought Hill...good match up, same age, Reich was the tougher. Then he goes with Mitchell...first year in the league, 16 year old.

Then last night, after he runs around the ice yapping at everyone, Watt got sick of it, and unlike the Blades approach to fights, he confronted him without grabbing him and forcing him to fight(pretty much), and well...I guess Reich didn't want any part of Watt. Then his next shift out, he casually takes the ice, skates across to Reich, drops his stick, and grabs him. And the weaker thing again...Kennedy, first year in the league, 17 year old. Though I actually think that could have been a good fight had Reich not got a couple great shots in at first. Kennedy would have kept his balance and it probably would have been a great fight. As Kennedy was falling, he kept throwing punches at Reich.

But, Reich did what he said he was going to do (sadly), and saw a very entertaining game, regardless of the Pats poor play.

But to be honest...what the Blades pulled this game was a joke. What do you expect from the crowd when you taunt them after every fight? And I heard Molleken was upset with the lack of security? Why? When you go to hockey games now a days, you don't ever expect to see the shenanigans of last nights game. Maybe if his team wouldn't have been so cocky the whole game, he wouldn't have to worry about fans calling on his players or throwing stuff at them. THEY BROUGHT IT ON THEM SELVES!!! I really hope Regina doesn't get punished for "lack of security" like has happened in the past.

As for penalties...Bartley's charging penalty...yeah, that was definitely a charge, but DAMN was it a great hit! But, his kneeing penalty, weak. Then the end of the second period. THAT was a joke on the officiating part. This happen right in front of me, but Doucet comes skating into the mix just inside the Pats blue line, right of the penalty box, and he bumps whoever in the shoulder, and the Blades flies against the boards much harder than he was hit, and he does down. Check from behind? Then Bartley...he is skating beside his player, going to rub him out against the boards, then when he goes to make the hit, the Blade turns his body, Bartley hits him, 4 for checking from behind? Sorry, but those three that stood out to me, were jokes of calls. I recall Jackson getting a weak penalty too, but can't remember off hand what it was. I'm not saying the ref is the reason the Pats lost, but is the reason for an uncalled for 5 minutes or so of 5 on 3 hockey. Luckily the Pats seem to do well 5 on 3, and were able to hold the Blades to one goal with their extended PP.

But anyway, glad the Blades got what they wanted, turning the game into a complete gong show. I'm not completely complaining, as I loved it! But their antics on the ice and towards the crowd... applause Though, I guess that's all you guys really have to play for this season.

[Quarter Pounder W/ Cheese]

The league has posted the suspensions and fines from the line brawl. Those are some doozies of fines to both teams.

From WHL.ca:


02/02/08 Curtis Hunt Regina Two games for Club’s fifth multiple fight of season versus Saskatoon on February 1.

02/02/08 Regina $1500.00 for fifth multiple fight of season versus Saskatoon on February 1.

02/02/08 Regina $250.00 for goaltender’s fight versus Saskatoon on February 1.

02/02/08 Lorne Molleken Saskatoon Two games for Club’s fifth multiple fight of season at Regina on February 1.

02/02/08 Saskatoon $1500.00 for fifth multiple fight of season at Regina on February 1.

02/02/08 Saskatoon $250.00 for goaltender’s fight at Regina on February 1.

[Fight Guy]

Ooooo...they ended up giving them a second game. Probably due to the fact that the gong show of a game was expected, and it's to an extent, up to the coaches to not allow your team to get in to that stuff.

[nivek_wahs]

That suspension sucks. Understandable but that sucks. I don't see many line brawl situations in the near future for either Saskatoon or Regina.

[nivek_wahs]

From Greg Harder's Slap Shots http://communities.canada.com/reginaleaderpost/blogs/slapshots/archive/2008/02/05/whl-throws-book-at-pats.aspx


WHL throws book at Pats

The Regina Pats and Saskatoon Blades were informed late Monday night that head coaches Curtis Hunt and Lorne Molleken have been suspended for two games each while their clubs have been fined $1,500 apiece — $500 over the minimum — as a result of their brawl on Friday at the Brandt Centre. The teams had already been fined $250 apiece for the goalie fight.
Hunt will complete his suspension on Tuesday against the Medicine Hat Tigers.
As reported previously on this blog, the Pats were denied a request for supplemental discipline on Blades enforcer Garrett Klotz for his head shot on J.D. Watt. The rejection cost Regina $500.
The two run-ins with Saskatoon over a period of six days cost the Pats a total of $3,500.
The WHL has also responded to the Blades’ complaint about inadequate security stemming from an incident with a fan at their bench on Friday. The Pats won’t be fined, but they’ve been asked to take up the matter with IPSCO Place, which runs the Brandt Centre and provides security. According to Pats GM Brent Parker, a malfunction in the security radios contributed to a lack of reinforcement for the lone security guard who handled the situation.
Meanwhile, the league won’t be looking into the allegation that Saskatoon forward Mike Reich spit at the fan, who was later tossed when his beer was spilled on the Blades’ bench.
See Tuesday’s Leader-Post for the whole story.
— — —
Here’s the running tab on league discipline this season against the Pats, who lead the WHL in fines:
Sept. 9 (preseason): Marco Insam — one game for subsequent fight at Medicine Hat.
Sept. 9 (preseason): Matt Delahey — one game for subsequent fight at Medicine Hat.
Sept. 9 (preseason): $250 for multiple-fight situation at Medicine Hat.
Oct. 14: Colten Teubert — two games for late hit at Moose Jaw.
Oct. 30: $250 for second multiple-fight situation of season at Swift Current.
Nov. 14: Curtis Hunt — $500 for comments to media about officiating after game at Medicine Hat.
Dec. 27: Todd Kennedy — four games for charge at Brandon.
Dec. 30: Troy Ofukany — one game for checking from behind versus Saskatoon.
Dec. 30: $500 for third multiple-fight situation of season versus Saskatoon.
Jan. 5: J.D. Watt — one game for elbowing major versus Lethbridge.
Jan. 25: Teubert — one game for third game misconduct of season at Medicine Hat.
Jan. 27: Teubert — two games for fourth game misconduct of season vs. Saskatoon.
Jan. 27: GM Brent Parker — $500 for comments to officiating supervisor vs. Saskatoon.
Jan. 27: $750 for fourth multiple-fight situation of season vs. Saskatoon.
Feb. 1: $250 for goalie fight vs. Saskatoon.
Feb. 1: $1,500 for fifth multiple-fight situation of season vs. Saskatoon.
Feb. 1: Curtis Hunt — two game suspension for team’s fifth multiple fight of season.
Total: 15 games, $4,500.

[nivek_wahs]

http://www.canada.com/reginaleaderpost/news/sports/story.html?id=5fb81bce-b6f2-4c39-adf3-1543841f9443


League sending message to teams

Greg Harder, The Leader-Post
Published: Tuesday, February 05, 2008

The Regina Pats and Saskatoon Blades are running up quite a tab.

The WHL office dropped the hammer on both clubs late Monday night, announcing they have been fined $1,500 apiece -- $500 over the minimum -- as a result of their third-period brawl on Friday night. The teams had already been hit with $250 penalties because of a goalie fight. The only suspensions handed out were to head coaches Curtis Hunt and Lorne Molleken, who received two games each. Hunt served his first game on Saturday and will also miss tonight's contest against the visiting Medicine Hat Tigers.

"They're obviously wanting to make sure everyone understands we don't want the league to go back to the 1970s," said Pats GM Brent Parker. "We're supportive of that from a league standpoint. I think there was probably differing opinions on both sides as to where the blame lied. But I think everyone who was on the ice that night can assume some responsibility. The results are obviously we're without a coach for a couple games and we're lighter in the pocket book. I regret that it happened, yet I'll never criticize our players for standing up for each other. We just have to be smarter about how they do it."

The severity of the punishment was partially due to the fact that both teams were involved in another melee just five days earlier that cost them a combined $2,000 ($1,250 for Regina, $750 for Saskatoon). There were also suspensions handed out to Pats defenceman Colten Teubert (two games) and Blades forward Mike Reich (one) for accumulation of game misconducts.

The coaches were originally slated to receive automatic one-game suspensions for their teams' fourth multiple-fight situation of the campaign. However, Hunt and Molleken got a reprieve because they weren't behind the benches for a previous melee between those same clubs on Dec. 30.

WHL vice-president Richard Doerksen wasn't as forgiving the second time around.

"They had just been warned from the previous Sunday so that's the two-game suspension," he explained, noting that in most cases a fifth multiple fight draws a three-game ban for the coach. "We're very disappointed (in the teams' behaviour). We thought after dealing with the one on the previous Sunday that we would not have a similar situation occur. We had a very good meeting (Monday) with the governors of both teams, Russ Parker of Regina and Jack Brodsky of Saskatoon. I think they agree with our position and I'd be very surprised if either club has another one for the balance of this season."

Asked if that meant the teams will now be on a short leash, Doerksen responded in the affirmative.

"I think when you get to five multiple fights you're going to be scrutinized quite carefully," he said.

Meanwhile, Doerksen said Reich won't be punished for allegedly spitting at a fan during a confrontation at the Blades' bench on Friday because the league didn't receive a report on the incident. The patron, who was thrown out by security after he spilled his beer on Saskatoon's bench, accused Reich of spitting on him. Brandt Centre security told the Leader-Post that Reich spit at the fan but didn't appear to hit him.

Although that incident won't be investigated further, the WHL is asking the Pats to ensure that adequate security measures are in place at the teams' benches. IPSCO Place, which runs the Brandt Centre, is responsible for providing security at Pats games.

"Any time there's any involvement with fans and players it's always a concern," said Doerksen.

In addition, the Pats were denied a request for supplemental discipline against Blades enforcer Garrett Klotz for attempt to injure stemming from his hit on J.D. Watt.

The rejection cost the Pats another $500, which brings their total bill from the two games to $3,500.




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