Some_Arrogant_Jerk
11-07-2006, 03:41 PM
Parker upset over officiating
Greg Harder, The Leader-Post
Published: Tuesday, November 07, 2006
Regina Pats GM Brent Parker can expect to be a little lighter in the pocket book this week -- but it's a price he's willing to pay.
Parker initiated a verbal confrontation with the officiating crew after his team blew a 4-1 lead in Friday's 5-4 OT loss to the visiting Kootenay Ice.
The Pats were forced to kill seven straight power plays, including a trio of two-man advantages late in the third period, culminating in the game-tying goal with 24 seconds left in regulation.
After the game, Parker confronted referee Adam Byblow outside the officials' dressing room. In the midst of some heated comments, Parker put an exclamation point on the discussion by hoofing a nearby garbage can.
"There comes a point when you have to stand up for your (team)," explained Parker. "Our players and coaches work very hard. My allegiance is to them -- and to our fans. I felt they had been wronged."
Following the GM's tirade, Pats owner Russ Parker entered the officials room for a brief discussion.
"I don't think he was a peace maker," offered Brent Parker. "He had many of the same objections that I did."
Asked if there was anything he regretted about the incident, Parker paused before responding: "I felt it was something I needed to do. If they choose to fine our organization, so be it."
Saturday's contest turned ugly late in the second period after Pats defenceman Nick Ross delivered a clean open-ice hit on John Negrin, who got caught with his head down.
Curtis Billsten went after Ross, causing a brief melee. Ross was jumped again early in the third period by Luke Wiens. Both Kootenay players received instigator penalties, although Billsten's actions were offset by a mysterious triple-roughing call on Niko Snellman.
Brett Leffler went after Billsten with 28 seconds left in overtime, receiving a four-minute roughing penalty which led to Arnaud Jacquemet's overtime goal with three seconds left.
Following the contest, Pats newcomer Mike Reich told the Leader-Post he hadn't "seen something like that in three years in the league."
Head coach Curtis Hunt also expressed his dissatisfaction with the "third-party effort." According to the official game sheet, Hunt received a misconduct at the end of the third period.
The Pats are expected to be informed of their punishment sometime in the next couple of days. It won't be the first time Parker has been fined for an unscheduled visit to the officials' room, but "it has been a while," he noted.
The last time the WHL took disciplinary action against Parker was almost two years ago -- in February of 2005 -- when he was fined a whopping $2,500 for "inappropriate conduct," due largely to comments made to the media following a run-in with the Brandon Wheat Kings.
Parker, who was told at the time to keep his opinions out of the public forum, had also been fined $1,000 earlier that month for criticism of the league's officiating.
Despite past incidents, Parker has been among the more vocal proponents of the league's new officiating standard -- also emphasizing the need for patience through a difficult adjustment period.
"I think I have been very patient," he added. "This was totally unrelated (to the new rules)."
NOTE: The Pats announced Monday they are contributing $10,000 to the Garrett Robinson Recovery Fund. The team raised $5,000 through a silent auction and donations on the weekend. Owner Russ Parker will match that contribution. The money, along with a get-well card signed by fans, is to be presented to the Moose Jaw Warriors when they visit the Brandt Centre on Saturday night. Robinson, who remains in critical but stable condition, was transported by air ambulance on the weekend from Regina to the Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster, B.C., which is near his hometown of Surrey.
Im happy that finally somebody acknowledges the quality of the officiating in the league. Everyone seems to just brush the issue aside and assume that the official is always right (well, the management,media, etc. definatly not the fans). Its a pretty interesting article, and I didnt expect anything to be said about it, there never was before...
Greg Harder, The Leader-Post
Published: Tuesday, November 07, 2006
Regina Pats GM Brent Parker can expect to be a little lighter in the pocket book this week -- but it's a price he's willing to pay.
Parker initiated a verbal confrontation with the officiating crew after his team blew a 4-1 lead in Friday's 5-4 OT loss to the visiting Kootenay Ice.
The Pats were forced to kill seven straight power plays, including a trio of two-man advantages late in the third period, culminating in the game-tying goal with 24 seconds left in regulation.
After the game, Parker confronted referee Adam Byblow outside the officials' dressing room. In the midst of some heated comments, Parker put an exclamation point on the discussion by hoofing a nearby garbage can.
"There comes a point when you have to stand up for your (team)," explained Parker. "Our players and coaches work very hard. My allegiance is to them -- and to our fans. I felt they had been wronged."
Following the GM's tirade, Pats owner Russ Parker entered the officials room for a brief discussion.
"I don't think he was a peace maker," offered Brent Parker. "He had many of the same objections that I did."
Asked if there was anything he regretted about the incident, Parker paused before responding: "I felt it was something I needed to do. If they choose to fine our organization, so be it."
Saturday's contest turned ugly late in the second period after Pats defenceman Nick Ross delivered a clean open-ice hit on John Negrin, who got caught with his head down.
Curtis Billsten went after Ross, causing a brief melee. Ross was jumped again early in the third period by Luke Wiens. Both Kootenay players received instigator penalties, although Billsten's actions were offset by a mysterious triple-roughing call on Niko Snellman.
Brett Leffler went after Billsten with 28 seconds left in overtime, receiving a four-minute roughing penalty which led to Arnaud Jacquemet's overtime goal with three seconds left.
Following the contest, Pats newcomer Mike Reich told the Leader-Post he hadn't "seen something like that in three years in the league."
Head coach Curtis Hunt also expressed his dissatisfaction with the "third-party effort." According to the official game sheet, Hunt received a misconduct at the end of the third period.
The Pats are expected to be informed of their punishment sometime in the next couple of days. It won't be the first time Parker has been fined for an unscheduled visit to the officials' room, but "it has been a while," he noted.
The last time the WHL took disciplinary action against Parker was almost two years ago -- in February of 2005 -- when he was fined a whopping $2,500 for "inappropriate conduct," due largely to comments made to the media following a run-in with the Brandon Wheat Kings.
Parker, who was told at the time to keep his opinions out of the public forum, had also been fined $1,000 earlier that month for criticism of the league's officiating.
Despite past incidents, Parker has been among the more vocal proponents of the league's new officiating standard -- also emphasizing the need for patience through a difficult adjustment period.
"I think I have been very patient," he added. "This was totally unrelated (to the new rules)."
NOTE: The Pats announced Monday they are contributing $10,000 to the Garrett Robinson Recovery Fund. The team raised $5,000 through a silent auction and donations on the weekend. Owner Russ Parker will match that contribution. The money, along with a get-well card signed by fans, is to be presented to the Moose Jaw Warriors when they visit the Brandt Centre on Saturday night. Robinson, who remains in critical but stable condition, was transported by air ambulance on the weekend from Regina to the Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster, B.C., which is near his hometown of Surrey.
Im happy that finally somebody acknowledges the quality of the officiating in the league. Everyone seems to just brush the issue aside and assume that the official is always right (well, the management,media, etc. definatly not the fans). Its a pretty interesting article, and I didnt expect anything to be said about it, there never was before...