Fighting; Schoolyard bullies, Hooligans, Hooliganism (14)

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* NHL reinstates Todd Bertuzzi *
Steve Moore hit Markus Naslund just because the opportunity presented itself, and he has never shown any remorse over doing so. It's karma, Mr. Moore; it's karma. Deal with it. [More]

A sampling of your write-in support for Todd Bertuzzi *
If you want to join me in showing your support for Todd Bertuzzi during this very difficult time for him and the team, please send your comments (include your name and e-mail address) to: in-todd-we-trust@telus.net and we will forward your notes to Todd Bertuzzi and the Vancouver Canucks, and include the best of your letters right here. [More]

A sobering look at today's NHL *
The euphemism to describe NHLers who played hard and then drank hard afterwards was "old-school." [More]

AHL bans Perezhogin for next season *
Alexander Perezhogin looked stunned. Montreal Canadiens GM Bob Gainey was also taken aback. [More]

All we can hope for is . . . Canadians going to hell, U.S. host says *
When a hockey incident in Canada, in this case Todd Bertuzzi's attack on Steve Moore, dominates the conversation on phone-in shows across the United States, something extraordinary has happened. [More]

Athletes taking insulin in order to bulk up *
Banned drug evades detection, poses risk to users, doctor says [More]

B.C. optometrists remind parents to keep safety in sight when choosing Christmas presents *
Couple safety eyewear with sports equipment; avoid toys that may cause eye injury; here's a safety checklist. . . [More]

Bertuzzi hearing lasts a minute *
The assault case against hockey superstar Todd Bertuzzi was adjourned to July 22 on Friday in provincial court. [More]

Bertuzzi hires lawyer to represent him in Moore case *
Vancouver Canucks forward Todd Bertuzzi has hired a prominent B.C. lawyer to represent him in legal dealings related to his attack on Colorado Avalanche forward Steve Moore. [More]

Bertuzzi pleads not guilty to game assault with four words. . . *
Todd Bertuzzi of the Vancouver Canucks pleaded not guilty Thursday to an assault charge stemming from a hit on Steve Moore during a game that left the Colorado Avalanche forward with a hairline fracture in a neck bone. [More]

Bertuzzi Suspended 12 Games Plus All 2004 Playoff Games *
Vancouver Canucks’ forward Todd Bertuzzi has been suspended for the remainder of the 2003-04 season, including the final 12 regular-season games plus the entire 2004 Stanley Cup Playoffs. [More]

Bertuzzi wants to meet with Moore: agent *
Todd Bertuzzi wants a meeting with Steve Moore... [More]

Bertuzzi's World Cup status cloudy *
There's good news and bad news for Todd Bertuzzi and his possible participation in this summer's 2004 World Cup of hockey on behalf of Team Canada. [More]

Bodychecking for kids remains a hit and miss proposition *
It's late in the afternoon at Calgary's Centennial Arenas and the loudest guy on the ice is none other than Brian Skrudland, the former National Hockey League player and all-world talker. [More]

Brodeur's reaction *
New Jersey Devils goaltender Martin Brodeur does not think highly of the proposals. [More]

Burke assails Dryden over call for reform *
Vancouver general manager says people are overreacting to recent incidents. [More]

Canucks fans rally in support of Bertuzzi *
Several hundred Vancouver Canucks fans held a rally Saturday night in support of forward Todd Bertuzzi. [More]

Canucks fuming over fine *
NHL suspends Bertuzzi, levies penalty against club for failure to prevent attack. [More]

Cherry slams anti-checking view *
Hockey icon points to tough, clean play in leagues where players learn checking. [More]

Concussions found to cause depression *
A whack on the head that results in a sport concussion does emotional as well as physical damage, according to research done at the University of Toronto. [More]

Darryl Sutter: 'A lot of people don't want us to be here' *
Flames coach angrily condemns one-game suspension of Nieminen, accusing the NHL head office of meddling in decision. [More]

Debate about Todd Bertuzzi *
Normally, we don't do back-and-forth debates, but this reader was so articulate (and fairly reasonable), that we actually got into a "discussion" via e-mail. [More]

Doctor defends Lindros's conduct *
Ranger 'poster boy' for how to deal with concussion... [More]

Drug case involving Quebec cyclist takes bizarre twist *
Orthopedic surgeon changes his story, now denying he provided drugs to athlete. [More]

Extradite Steve Moore and Free Todd Bertuzzi *
That's right: I think we should get Moore shipped to SWEDEN to face charges for his assault on Markus Naslund! [More]

Facts say bodychecks, not pucks, harming young hockey players *
Nearly two in three serious injuries suffered by young hockey players are the result of bodychecks -- far more than the combination of stick and puck injuries, data from Ontario hospital emergency rooms suggest. [More]

Firm offers million dollars *
A U.S.-based nutritional supplement company has posted a guarantee of $1-million for Canadian athletes if one of them has a positive doping test in competition after taking the company's products. [More]

Flames plan to stay on the defensive *
The Tampa Bay Lightning, a team that led all National Hockey League club in fewest man-games lost to injury, could be completely healthy again for tonight's fifth game of the Stanley Cup final against the Calgary Flames. [More]

Fraser under fire *
Referees Kerry Fraser and Brad Watson came under fire from Calgary Flames fans for their calls in the fourth game of the Stanley Cup final. [More]

Hasek to undergo groin operation *
Detroit Red Wings goaltender Dominik Hasek will have groin surgery next week in his home country after playing just 14 games in a season in which he came out of retirement. [More]

Havlat's two-hander against Recchi angers Hitchcock *
The Ottawa Senators could be playing their next few games without Martin Havlat after the forward was ejected for a deliberate two-handed slash to the face of Mark Recchi of the Philadelphia Flyers in last night's 1-1 tie. [More]

Hockey and the vision thing: the case for visors *
Thirty-six years ago last week, Bill Masterton of the Minnesota North Stars became the National Hockey League's first fatality in a half-century when he fell and struck the back of his head on the ice during a home game with the Oakland Seals. [More]

Hockey fan still praises the value of a good hit *
Randy Oldfield is watching the hockey action when two skaters, chasing down the puck, crash headlong into the boards. "Oh! Oh!" he shouts. For a moment it seems the 27-year-old who suffered a broken neck in a high-school hockey game on this same ice nearly a decade ago is experiencing a flashback, fearing for the skater who crumpled to his knees, just briefly, after impact. [More]

Hockey hits: Total bodycheck ban isn't the right solution *
With fresh data in their zone, Canadian safety advocates are urging the elimination of all bodychecking in minor hockey until players reach the age of 17. [More]

Hockey questions left behind in philosophy clash *
After only one season, we had seen just how different the Greater Toronto Hockey League would be from the cuddly world of house league that we had left behind. [More]

Hockey: Official calls for ban *
Therien cites high number of injuries in urging an end to full contact for kids [More]

In Todd We Trust; write in your support for Todd Bertuzzi *
If you want to join me in showing your support for Todd Bertuzzi during this very difficult time for him and the team, please send your comments (include your name and e-mail address) to: in-todd-we-trust@telus.net and we will forward your notes to Todd Bertuzzi and the Vancouver Canucks. Click here for A sampling of the best of your letters. [More]

Injuries will dictate early roster decisions *
At last (and thank you, Mr. Kerr and Mr. Quinn)...a voice of reason on the Todd Bertuzzi suspension. [More]

Injury frustrates Cloutier *
Dan Cloutier has sprained ligaments in his right ankle, which has prevented the combative netminder from playing further with his Vancouver Canucks teammates in their Western Conference quarter-final series against the Calgary Flames. [More]

Inquiry needed to probe cold facts of backcountry dangers *
high in the air, the eastern flank of British Columbia resembles a wild sea that has been frozen in the middle of a storm. The Rockies, Columbia, Purcell and Monashee mountains rise up in towering ranks where snowy peaks claw at trailing clouds. [More]

It's an injury epidemic *
Owen Nolan is the latest National Hockey League big-name player to be sent to the infirmary this season. [More]

Ken Dryden: Saving The Game *
Hockey has become a mishmash of new developments and old codes of play. If we want to save it, we have to re-examine the whole game and decide how we really want it played, says KEN DRYDEN. [More]

Lindros concussion latest in rash of head injuries *
No conclusions have been drawn for dramatic increase in concussions [More]

Lindros told he'd be reckless to return to game *
It would be "reckless conduct" and a bad example to young athletes for New York Rangers hockey star Eric Lindros to resume his career, the president of an advocacy group for victims of brain injury says. [More]

M7 Action launching the S.U.B. Sport Utility Bag *****
I don't know about you, but one of my pet peeves has always been having to have 16 fingers and four arms in order to manage my cameras in the Great Outdoors. The S.U.B. front pack -- originally created to carry digital cameras for snowboarding, skiing, mountain-biking and hiking -- does the trick. [More]

McGuire has a solution to NHL's contentious issue of fighting *
It has been a challenging few weeks for hockey's pro-fighting lobby, what with editorial writers and American sports columnists calling for a ban. [More]

Message on frontier justice doesn't seem to be getting through *
As expected, the National Hockey League came down hard on the individual act, suspending Todd Bertuzzi for the rest of this season, but turtled, to use the league's vernacular, when it came to attacking the root of the problem. [More]

Moore dodges lawsuit query *
Three weeks after Todd Bertuzzi's attack on the Colorado Avalanche's Steve Moore, Vancouver police have not yet completed their investigation into the episode. [More]

Moore is Less *
Drop instigator rule and return policing role to the players. [More]

Naslund forgives bad check *
Admitting yesterday he still had a headache and was a little tired, Naslund did not blame rookie Steve Moore of the Colorado Avalanche for the unpenalized hit that sent Naslund crashing face-first to the ice late in the second period Monday in Denver. [More]

Naslund not 'terminated,' says: 'I'll be back' *
Veteran teams play with respect for the game, captain says. [More]

Naslund's skating creates buzz among teammates *
There was a pregame hum in the Vancouver dressing room that was surprisingly upbeat for a Canucks team preparing yesterday for battle against the Detroit Red Wings. [More]

NHL expected to rule on forward's hit today *
A major penalty is sufficient punishment for check against Lecavalier, Sutter says. [More]

NHL panel to look at concussions, eye injuries *
While Eric Lindros's career-threatening concussion has renewed the debate on head injuries in the NHL, the number of concussions around the league may fall this year, the chairman of the league's injury analysis panel said Friday. [More]

NHL players say payback isn't about to go away *
Bertuzzi attack on Moore is unlikely to change 'the code' of retribution. [More]

NHL should show faith in the game *
Often, sports have their watershed moments thrust upon them... [More]

NHL takes aim at goalies *
GMs are proposing radical changes that will mollify traditionalists and appeal to new fans, says ERIC DUHATSCHEK. [More]

Numbers back Cherry's rant *
Close examination shows Europeans, Quebec players leading the way. [More]

Pantani's death reveals grim truth, Harnett says *
Cyclist's case shows use of drugs can be life sentence. [More]

Players learn early that size matters *
Even before they hit puberty, children leave behind the innocent game of their childhood to play a new, physical brand of hockey in which skill is only part of the equation. [More]

Probe focuses on Cherry's comments *
A controversial quip by CBC hockey icon Don Cherry about French-Canadian players who wear visors will be investigated by the federal official languages watchdog. [More]

Richard Pound in battle with Uncle Sam *
The World Anti-Doping Agency has its own version of a testosterone problem -- the standoff between Uncle Sam and WADA president Richard Pound over the issue of funding. [More]

Star cyclist adamant she didn't take drugs *
National and provincial cycling federations will investigate charges that a Montreal doctor prescribed a blood-doping substance to star cyclist Geneviève Jeanson. [More]

Star's season ends *
The National Hockey League handed Vancouver all-star Todd Bertuzzi potentially the stiffest suspension in league history on Thursday. [More]

Steve Moore: PUBLIC ENEMY No. 1 *
And anyway, just who is this guy? [More]

Still investigating in Perezhogin case *
Hamilton police are continuing their investigation into the stick-swinging incident involving American Hockey League forward Alexander Perezhogin at the Copps Coliseum on April 30. [More]

Teaching tough guys to leave it in the locker room *
When Montreal native Tommy Kane was charged with murdering his wife last December, all who knew him during his football career were shocked. But perhaps no one took the news quite like Don McPherson. [More]

The young, hockey and the bodycheck *
Are Canada's young people paying for the national obsession with hockey -- in debilitating head injuries? [More]

This week's debate: Protecting hockey stars *
Rookie Steve Moore of the Colorado Avalanche gave Vancouver captain Markus Naslund a concussion with an unpenalized hit that sent Naslund crashing face-first to the ice late in the second period last Monday in Denver. Is this fair? Have your say in the Globe's weekly debate forum. [More]

Todd Bertuzzi Press Conference *
Here, in its entirety, is Todd Bertuzzi's statement... [More]

U.S. agog over Janet Jackson's boob-boo *
Canadians brush it off as no big deal. [More]

Vancouver police investigating Bertuzzi incident *
Vancouver police are investigating a National Hockey League game Monday that saw Canuck Todd Bertuzzi punch and slam Colorado's Steve Moore face-first into the ice, causing a neck fracture and taking him out for the season. [More]

Wal-Mart to be first retailer to sell new Barbie multi-sport helmet *
Wal-Mart this spring will become the first retailer to promote and sell a new Barbie multi-sport helmet designed for girls aged six to 11. [More]

Why hesitate to make game safer, official asks *
Emile Therien has spent a lot of time around hockey rinks, first as a competitive player growing up in Aylmer, Que., and later when his son Chris, now a defenceman with the Philadelphia Flyers, climbed the sport's ladder to the very top. [More]

Wings prospect fined for anti-French slur *
Red Wings prospect Jiri Hudler, a centre for the Grand Rapids Griffins, has been fined an undisclosed amount by the American Hockey League for an ethnic slur against Simon Gamache during a game Saturday night. [More]

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Focus is on clothing for men and women plus government surplus. Brands include Fila, Ecco, and Timberland. [More]

Comic-book caper goes back to court with a Twist *
Tony Twist is fighting for his name, which was always one of the best in the National Hockey League. [More]

Enfantrepreneurs: All grown up *
The tech boom spawned its fair share of characters, among them the teenage overachievers who ran their own companies and occasionally ran themselves into the ground. Those days are over. But the "enfantrepreneur" pushes on. [More]

Heatley finds warm welcome *
Atlanta's young star returns to game following auto death of teammate. [More]

Jeanson chosen as cyclist of year *
Geneviève Jeanson has been chosen as the North American female cyclist of the year by VeloNews, a U.S. cycling magazine. [More]

NHL suspends a pair *
Nashville defenseman Jamie Allison was suspended for one game and the Predators fined $10,000 (U.S.) by the NHL on Friday after Allison got into a verbal confrontation with fans during Thursday's game against Columbus. In a separate ruling, the NHL suspended Washington Capitals defenseman Jason Doig for two games for kneeing Carolina's Kevyn Adams. [More]

Optometrists warn that on-the-job eye injuries are still on the rise in BC *
WorkSafeBC's 2006 statistics suggest that eye safety is improving for some industries, but injuries are increasing in the construction and machining sectors. [More]

Segway: Uneasy rider *
What's a Henway? About three pounds. What's a Segway? GWENDOLYN RICHARDS explains, when she tries out a Segway -- and finds her sense of balance the hard way [More]

TeamStore -- FanBuzz™ *
Wear what your favourite team wears...dress like the pros. [More]

Vancouver rally to support Todd Bertuzzi *
Friday, July 9, 2004, Vancouver, BC, in front of the Provincial Courthouse of BC at 222 Main Street. [More]

Where to Buy those Free Bert T-shirts *
We know you want 'em, so here's the scoop: I spoke to "Free Bert" T-shirt entrepreneur Troy Bailly this evening, and he told me that the unsold shirts (and there aren't many, so be quick about ordering one!) from last night's pre-game rally, are posted on eBay. [More]