The UHF Tournament

The Ultimate Hockey Fighter Tournament – First Round

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Welcome one and all. It is finally here, the beginning of the Ultimate Hockey Fighter Tournament. 32 of hockey’s best fighters square off in a single-elimination tournament to determine just who is the Ultimate Hockey Fighter.

The winner of the previous matchup is.. Andrew Peters! He faces the winner of the following:

This matchup represents the final pairing in the first quarter of the draw.. and the only European in the tournament.

Krzysztof Oliwa
LW POL
New Jersey Devils, Columbus Blue Jackets, Pittsburgh Penguins, New York Rangers, Boston Bruins, Calgary Flames, New Jersey Devils
6’5″ 240 lbs
3×20 NHL Fights in a season
6×15 NHL Fights in a season
178 NHL Fights 20.5 FPY

Jay Miller
LW USA
Boston Bruins, Los Angeles Kings
6’2″ 210 lbs
5×20 NHL Fights in a season
7×15 NHL Fights in a season
171 NHL Fights 24.4 FPY

Why you should vote for Krzysztof Oliwa:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVW-79hqv5w[/youtube]

Why you should vote for Jay Miller:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJz79TvhS3w[/youtube]

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PUCK YOU! Season 3, Episode 5: The 2012 Playoffs (repost)

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While the 2012 NHL Lockout is underway, every Friday will be known as “Flashback Friday.” On this day of the week, a classic installment of PUCK YOU! will be released for your enjoyment.

This was originally published on Jun 21, 2012

Hello hockey fans! PUCK YOU! has returned for to discuss the 2012 NHL Playoffs! As always, we’ve stayed true to the idea that this is a commentary about hockey by fans, for the fans. Censorship has no place here. Now that we are over a week removed from the Stanley Cup Final, we’ve had time to analyze and assess the madness that has happened over the last two months. We discuss a ridiculous amount of Goalie-related news, and speculate to what happens during the 2012 NHL Entry Draft and the fate of Rick Nash. Let’s get to it, shall we?
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The UHF Tournament

The Ultimate Hockey Fighter Tournament – First Round

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Welcome one and all. It is finally here, the beginning of the Ultimate Hockey Fighter Tournament. 32 of hockey’s best fighters square off in a single-elimination tournament to determine just who is the Ultimate Hockey Fighter.

The person to advance to the next round of the tournament to face Rob Ray is.. Dave ‘Tiger’ Williams! Now onto matchup #3.

This matchup is an all-Canadian Left Wing showdown.

Warren Rychel
LW CAN
Chicago Blackhawks, Los Angeles Kings, Toronto Maple Leafs, Colorado Avalanche, Mighty Ducks of Anaheim
6′ 205 lbs
2×20 NHL Fights in a season
3×15 NHL Fights in a season
120 NHL Fights 15 FPY

Andrew Peters
LW CAN
Buffalo Sabres, New Jersey Devils
6’4″ 240 lbs
1×20 NHL Fights in a season
2×15 NHL Fights in a season
106 NHL Fights 15.1 FPY

Why you should vote for Warren Rychel:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cf5iaMh6rm0[/youtube]

Why you should vote for Andrew Peters:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wW83RHe57m0[/youtube]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81Y_tZwuUis[/youtube]

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PUCK YOU! Season 3, Episode 4: The Post Season (repost)

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While the 2012 NHL Lockout is underway, every Friday will be known as “Flashback Friday.” On this day of the week, a classic installment of PUCK YOU! will be released for your enjoyment.

This was originally published on Apr 17, 2012

Hello hockey fans! PUCK YOU! has to address the start of the NHL’s second season! The Stanley Cup Playoffs! And while this is slightly rushed, it will continue the always honest, and always awesome theme of this series…. hockey fans talking hockey. Let’s get to it, shall we?
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The UHF Tournament

The Ultimate Hockey Fighter Tournament – First Round

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Welcome one and all. It is finally here, the beginning of the Ultimate Hockey Fighter Tournament. 32 of hockey’s best fighters square off in a single-elimination tournament to determine just who is the Ultimate Hockey Fighter.

Rob Ray def. Ken Baumgartner by a total vote score of 3-1, to advance to the next round of the tournament, but who will his opponent be in Round Two?

This contest pits a Left Winger from the United States, against a Canadian who played for five different NHL teams. Mike Hartman vs. Dave ‘Tiger’ Williams

TALE OF THE TAPE

Mike Hartman
LW USA
Buffalo Sabres, Winnipeg Jets, Tampa Bay Lightning, New York Rangers
6’1″ 190 lbs
4×20 NHL Fights in a season
4×15 NHL Fights in a season
139 NHL Fights 17.4 FPY

Dave ‘Tiger’ Williams
C CAN
Toronto Maple Leafs, Vancouver Canucks, Detroit Red Wings, Los Angeles Kings, Hartford Whalers
5’11″ 190 lbs
5×20 NHL Fights in a season
8×15 NHL Fights in a season
246 NHL Fights 17.6 FPY

Why you should vote for Mike Hartman

Why you should vote for Dave ‘Tiger’ Williams

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJHtxlZihYg[/youtube]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJT_qbfzwTQ[/youtube]

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PUCK YOU! Season 3, Episode 3.3: The Trade Deadline (repost)

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While the 2012 NHL Lockout is underway, every Friday will be known as “Flashback Friday.” On this day of the week, a classic installment of PUCK YOU! will be released for your enjoyment.

Just like Gordie Howe, we're locking in one of his legacies to the game in his namesake version of a hat trick. Today, we're getting our fight in...

This was originally published on Mar 10, 2012

Hello hockey fans! PUCK YOU! is back with the final part of this installment!

Note: This installment has been divided into three parts. Click here for part one, and here for part 2. Hit the jump below for part three.

Our panelists include Bruce McGee, Al Creed, BaptisBlacktick, ThinkSoJoE, G, ThatDamnDoubleC, and Armchair MVP.

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PUCK YOU! Season 3, Episode 3.2: The Trade Deadline (repost)

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While the 2012 NHL Lockout is underway, every Friday will be known as “Flashback Friday.” On this day of the week, a classic installment of PUCK YOU! will be released for your enjoyment.

Like Sean Avery said, "Sloppy Seconds."

This was originally published on Mar 8, 2012

Hello hockey fans! PUCK YOU! is back for part two of this three part series!

Note: This installment will be divided into three parts. The first was on, Tuesday March 6, and the third will follow on March 10th.

Our panelists include Bruce McGee, Al Creed, BaptisBlacktick, ThinkSoJoE, G, ThatDamnDoubleC, and Armchair MVP.

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PUCK YOU! Season 3, Episode 3.1: The Trade Deadline (repost)

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While the 2012 NHL Lockout is underway, every Friday will be known as “Flashback Friday.” On this day of the week, a classic installment of PUCK YOU! will be released for your enjoyment.

Like Rob Ray said, "Cemetary or Hospital."

This was originally published on Mar 6, 2012

Hello hockey fans! PUCK YOU! is back for analysis of the trade deadline and the NHL season! Censorship has no place here. We’re going to be candid as hockey fans as we look down the stretch towards the playoffs. We’re going to discuss the trades made, whether they’ll make a difference, and who the winners and losers in this media hyped (debatable unofficial holiday in Canada) event. Without much further ado, let’s drop the gloves and start our debate!

Note: this installment will be divided into three parts. Today, Tuesday March 6 will be our first, with the second and third to follow on March 8 and March 10, respectively!

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Talk About Pouring Ketchup On a Guy When He’s Down (repost)

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While the 2012 NHL Lockout is underway, every Friday will be known as “Flashback Friday.” On this day of the week, a classic installment of PUCK YOU! will be released for your enjoyment.

This was originally published on Jan 21, 2012

I wish I could have found a colour version of this gem, but alas, no deal. You don’t even have to enjoy hockey to get a kick out of this. See, earlier this week, Pittsburgh Penguin, Brooks Orpik laid out Jeff Skinner of the Carolina Hurricanes. The hit was debatable, as well as the Cane’s decision to allow him to return to the ice after just coming back from a serious concussion.

But that’s not the issue here. In fact there is no issue. Just one particular photo that an uncredited photographer snagged that appeared in Calgary today. Too convenient. Hit the jump to see what I mean.
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The UHF Tournament

The Ultimate Hockey Fighter Tournament – First Round

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Welcome one and all. It is finally here, the beginning of the Ultimate Hockey Fighter Tournament. 32 of hockey’s best fighters square off in a single-elimination tournament to determine just who is the Ultimate Hockey Fighter.

The first match is between one of the favourites in the field in Rob Ray, and a man who played at 5 NHL teams, and tallied over 2200 penalty minutes in a 12 year career, Ken Baumgartner.

TALE OF THE TAPE

Rob Ray
LW Canada
Buffalo Sabres, Ottawa Senators
6′ 203 lbs
5×20 NHL Fights in a season
10×15 NHL Fights in a season
246 NHL Fights 16.4 FPY

Ken Baumgartner
LW Canada
Los Angeles Kings, New York Islanders, Toronto Maple Leafs, Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, Boston Bruins
6’1″ 205 lbs
2×20 NHL Fights in a season
8×15 NHL Fights in a season
191 NHL Fights 15.9 FPY

FIGHT HISTORY

Here’s what happened when the two squared off on the ice!

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q55KUWvP4Uk[/youtube]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7Mi96RTi8Q[/youtube]

Why you should vote for Rob Ray:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dM6_oVoYFjw[/youtube]

Why you should vote for Ken Baumgartner:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Al4mG5ZtKnc[/youtube]

Who would win this battle?

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Voting will end one week from this moment.. so get voting!