Line Brawl vs. Flint

Yesterday before the game, I was sitting in Jarrod's office and I mentioned to him that on Saturday in Muskegon, it will be my 500th game worked. This does not include all the games as a stick boy. He joked around that during this time I had served as a back up goalie and even coached the third period of a game. That happened in Muskegon when he got thrown out. I had been warned many times on the bench, but never thrown out. Well that sure changed.

We had a 5 to 1 lead at the beginning of the third period when everything broke out on the ice. As a player it is ok to chirp each other, but when an equipment manager or trainer starts to chirp players that is too far. What is a player going to do, hit you? I don't think so. Last year, before I showed up, their trainer did the same thing during a game. That time Jarrod said something to him. He does it every game. I did it too my first year, but quickly learned it is unnecessary. It was not my intention to go over there and get kicked out. I simply went over there and told him that if he wanted to chirp anyone, that he should chirp me. He proceeded to wave a towel in my face. Is not like I could have thrown a punch, I am not left handed. Let the players play the game. Apparently, it was bad enough that the referee threw us both out. I joked with Joe that he had to cover both benches. Phil, one of my assistants took over on the bench as I went to the locker room. We play again on Friday, so it will be interesting to see if anything happens. I am sure the fans there will be yelling at me, like they always do.
If you have never been to Flint, I suggest you go there. Just imagine if on the side where the equipment manager stands, didn't have glass. That is how it is there. Imagine how much fun you guys would have with Sterling or anyone else in the league. If at any point they are in the game, you hear the fans. As soon as we have a lead, they are quiet. Lets hope that they are quiet on Friday. I have even been known to say a few things back to them.

Getting back to the brawl. Did anyone see the punch that Martin landed with his blocker? or the blood all over the face of their goalie. It was great to see guys sticking up for each other. Kinda like the first of the year when we were winning.

It ended up being kinda nice getting kicked up. I was able to clean up earlier and get out of here in time to watch the season premier of 24. We own every season up to this one. I can't wait, 2 more hours of it tonight.

Have a great day!
Kinch

I almost forgot. After the game the guys here have a tradition of passing around a hard hat. It goes from player to player on who the last guy that got it thinks had a great game. We then put that guys # on it. Martin had it last, since our last win he had a shutout. He gave it to Liambas. I did however get an honorable mention.