The UHF Tournament

The Ultimate Hockey Fighter Tournament – Semi Finals

Four Fighters. Three Matches. Two Finalists. One Ultimate Hockey Fighter.

Last week saw Rob Ray be the first finalist after defeating Stu Grimson.

This week, his opponent in the final will be decided!

Bob Probert
LW CAN
Detroit Red Wings, Chicago Blackhawks
6’3″ 225 lbs
3×20 NHL Fights in a season
11×15 NHL Fights in a season
240 NHL Fights 15 FPY

Tie Domi
RW CAN
Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Rangers, Winnipeg Jets, Toronto Maple Leafs
5’10″ 207 lbs
6×20 NHL Fights in a season
11×15 NHL Fights in a season
278 NHL Fights 17.4 FPY

What happened when these two squared off:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQS8uFl29aw[/youtube]

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General

NHL Awards 2012/13

The NHL Awards were announced over two nights on Friday 14th June and Saturday 15th June 2013.

The winners are identified in bold, with finalists/minor placings stated below.

 

NIGHT ONE

FRANK J. SELKE TROPHY

Awarded to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game

Jonathan Toews – Chicago Blackhawks
Patrice Bergeron – Boston Bruins
Pavel Datsyuk – Detroit Red Wings

JACK ADAMS AWARD

Awarded to the NHL coach adjudged to have contributed the most to his team’s success

Paul MacLean – Ottawa Senators
Bruce Boudreau – Anaheim Ducks
Joel Quenneville – Chicago Blackhawks

GM OF THE YEAR

Awarded to the top National Hockey League General Manager

Ray Shero – Pittsburgh Penguins
Marc Bergevin – Montreal Canadiens
Bob Murray – Anaheim Ducks

LADY BYNG MEMORIAL TROPHY

Awarded to the player who exhibited outstanding sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability

Martin St. Louis – Tampa Bay Lightning
Patrick Kane – Chicago Blackhawks
Matt Moulson – New York Islanders

NHL FOUNDATION PLAYER AWARD

Awarded to the player who applies the core values of hockey to enrich the lives of people in his community

Henrik Zetterberg – Detroit Red Wings

KING CLANCY MEMORIAL TROPHY

Awarded to the player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution in his community

Patrice Bergeron – Boston Bruins

BILL MASTERTON MEMORIAL TROPHY

Awarded to the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey

Josh Harding – Minnesota Wild
Sidney Crosby – Pittsburgh Penguins
Adam McQuaid – Boston Bruins

BRIDGESTONE MESSIER LEADERSHIP AWARD

Awarded to the player who exemplifies great leadership qualities to his team, on and off the ice, during the regular season

Daniel Alfredsson – Ottawa Senators
Dustin Brown – Los Angeles Kings
Jonathan Toews – Chicago Blackhawks

MAURICE RICHARD TROPHY

Awarded to the top goalscorer in the regular season

Alexander Ovechkin – Washington Capitals – 32gls
Steven Stamkos – Tampa Bay Lightning – 29gls
John Tavares – New York Islanders – 28gls

ART ROSS TROPHY

Awarded to the player with the most points at the end of the regular season

Martin St. Louis – Tampa Bay Lightning – 60pts
Steven Stamkos – Tampa Bay Lightning – 57pts
Alexander Ovechkin – Washington Capitals – 56pts

WILLIAM M. JENNINGS TROPHY

Awarded to the goalkeeper(s) having played a minimum of 25 games for the team with the fewest goals scored against it in the regular season

Corey Crawford/Ray Emery – Chicago Blackhawks

 

NIGHT TWO

CALDER MEMORIAL TROPHY

Awarded to the NHL’s Most Outstanding Rookie

Jonathan Huberdeau – Florida Panthers
Brendan Gallagher – Montreal Canadiens
Brandon Saad – Chicago Blackhawks

TED LINDSAY AWARD

Awarded to the NHL’s outstanding player as selected by the members of the NHL Players Association

Sidney Crosby – Pittsburgh Penguins
Alexander Ovechkin – Washington Capitals
Martin St. Louis – Tampa Bay Lightning

VEZINA TROPHY

Awarded to the NHL’s top goaltender

Sergei Bobrovsky – Columbus Blue Jackets
Henrik Lundqvist – New York Rangers
Antti Niemi – San Jose Sharks

JAMES NORRIS MEMORIAL TROPHY

Awarded to the defenseman who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-round ability in the position

P.K. Subban – Montreal Canadiens
Kris Letang – Pittsburgh Penguins
Ryan Suter – Minnesota Wild

HART MEMORIAL TROPHY

Awarded to the NHL’s Most Valuable Player

Alexander Ovechkin – Washington Capitals
Sidney Crosby – Pittsburgh Penguins
John Tavares – New York Islanders

 

The UHF Tournament

The Ultimate Hockey Fighter Tournament – Semi Finals

Four Fighters. Three Matches. Two Finalists. One Ultimate Hockey Fighter.

Last week, Tie Domi sealed the last Semi Final spot by defeating Joey Kocur.

This week, the Semi Finals begin, with the winner advancing to the Final!

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

Stu Grimson
LW CAN
Calgary Flames, Chicage Blackhawks, Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, Detroit Red Wings, Hartford Whalers, Carolina Hurricanes, Los Angeles Kings, Nashville Predators
6’5″ 239 lbs
4×20 NHL Fights in a season
8×15 NHL Fights in a season
217 NHL Fights 15.5 FPY

What happened when these two squared off:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KznbsKnVYt4[/youtube]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YduAr6Eed1o[/youtube]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLUc1EBHbHQ[/youtube]

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The UHF Tournament

The Ultimate Hockey Fighter Tournament – Quarter Final

8 fights remain in the UHF Tournament. Who will survive to the final 4? Only you can decide!

Last week saw Bob Probert defeat Matthew Barnaby to advance to the Final Four!

This week sees our last Quarter Final and the final spot in the Semis up for grabs with two men that never fought, finally going head to head.

(WC) Joey Kocur
RW CAN
Detroit Red Wings, New York Rangers, Vancouver Canucks
6′ 220 lbs
4×20 NHL Fights in a season
5×15 NHL Fights in a season
217 NHL Fights 14.5 FPY

Tie Domi
RW CAN
Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Rangers, Winnipeg Jets, Toronto Maple Leafs
5’10″ 207 lbs
6×20 NHL Fights in a season
11×15 NHL Fights in a season
278 NHL Fights 17.4 FPY

Why you should vote for Joey Kocur:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPxvsCX71P0[/youtube]

Why you should vote for Tie Domi:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zeFC9A4qyhM[/youtube]

[poll id=”30″]

The UHF Tournament

The Ultimate Hockey Fighter Tournament – Quarter Finals

8 fights remain in the UHF Tournament. Who will survive to the final 4? Only you can decide!

Last week, Stu Grimson defeated Ian Laperriere.

This week, two heavyweights clash to see who will advance to the semis.

(WC) Matthew Barnaby
RW CAN
Buffalo Sabres, Pittsburgh Steelers, Tampa Bay Lightning, New York Rangers, Colorado Avalanche, Chicago Blackhawks, Dallas Stars
6′ 188 lbs
3×20 NHL Fights in a season
6×15 NHL Fights in a season
206 NHL Fights 14.7 FPY

Bob Probert
LW CAN
Detroit Red Wings, Chicago Blackhawks
6’3″ 225 lbs
3×20 NHL Fights in a season
11×15 NHL Fights in a season
240 NHL Fights 15 FPY

Why you should vote for Matthew Barnaby:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTV63Bz3JA4[/youtube]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nt3rrdlyZqI[/youtube]

Why you should vote for Bob Probert:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GU0EwN2bUus[/youtube]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POuh0IqYdio[/youtube]

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The UHF Tournament

The Ultimate Hockey Fighter Tournament – Quarter Finals

8 fights remain in the UHF Tournament. Who will survive to the final 4? Only you can decide!

Last week, Rob Ray defeated the lone European in the field in Krzysztof Oliwa.

This week sees two experienced fighters compete in the second quarter final.

Stu Grimson
LW CAN
Calgary Flames, Chicage Blackhawks, Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, Detroit Red Wings, Hartford Whalers, Carolina Hurricanes, Los Angeles Kings, Nashville Predators
6’5″ 239 lbs
4×20 NHL Fights in a season
8×15 NHL Fights in a season
217 NHL Fights 15.5 FPY

(WC) Ian Laperriere
C CAN
St. Louis Blues, New York Rangers, Los Angeles Kings, Colorado Avalanche, Philadelphia Flyers
6’1″ 197 lbs
3×20 NHL Fights in a season
8×15 NHL Fights in a season
216 NHL Fights 14.4 FPY

Why you should vote for Stu Grimson:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDz-5V0Sw5U[/youtube]

Why you should vote for Ian Laperriere:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpa3SwY9688[/youtube]

[poll id=”28″]

The UHF Tournament

The Ultimate Hockey Fighter Tournament – Second Round

16 eliminated. 16 remain. Who advances on? That’s entirely up to you!

Last week, Bob Probert easily accounted for Craig Berube.

This week, the last wildcard in the second round, takes on a 6 foot 6 Canadian.

Peter Worrell
LW CAN
Florida Panthers, Colorado Avalanche
6’6″ 225 lbs
2×20 NHL Fights in a season
5×15 NHL Fights in a season
133 NHL Fights 19 FPY

(WC) Joey Kocur
RW CAN
Detroit Red Wings, New York Rangers, Vancouver Canucks
6′ 220 lbs
4×20 NHL Fights in a season
5×15 NHL Fights in a season
217 NHL Fights 14.5 FPY

Why you should vote for Peter Worrell:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMs8leKx66Q[/youtube]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wmyb8HOVxSg[/youtube]

Why you should vote for Joey Kocur:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sdTNZX3nFM[/youtube]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38g6CFM_3sk[/youtube]

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The UHF Tournament

The Ultimate Hockey Fighter Tournament – Second Round

16 eliminated. 16 remain. Who advances on? That’s entirely up to you!

Last week, Matthew Barnaby proved too strong in the voting, knocking out Colton Orr.

This week, sees one of the favourites of the tournament, taking on a familiar rival.

Bob Probert
LW CAN
Detroit Red Wings, Chicago Blackhawks
6’3″ 225 lbs
3×20 NHL Fights in a season
11×15 NHL Fights in a season
240 NHL Fights 15 FPY

(WC) Craig Berube
LW CAN
Philadelphia Flyers, Toronto Maple Leafs, Calgary Flames, Washington Capitals, New York Islanders
6’1″ 221 lbs
3×20 NHL Fights in a season
6×15 NHL Fights in a season
250 NHL Fights 14.7 FPY

What happened when these two squared off:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4Kjbb9dCu4[/youtube]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YJ_HMpYbFU[/youtube]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UENQ-1AI1n4[/youtube]

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The UHF Tournament

The Ultimate Hockey Fighter Tournament – Second Round

16 eliminated. 16 remain. Who advances on? That’s entirely up to you!

Last week’s matchup ended with Krzysztof Oliwa defeating Andrew Peters in a tie-breaker.

This week’s matchup is the fight of the second round, as two favourites go fist to fist.

Stu Grimson
LW CAN
Calgary Flames, Chicage Blackhawks, Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, Detroit Red Wings, Hartford Whalers, Carolina Hurricanes, Los Angeles Kings, Nashville Predators
6’5″ 239 lbs
4×20 NHL Fights in a season
8X15 NHL Fights in a season
217 NHL Fights 15.5 FPY

(WC) Donald Brashear
LW USA
Montreal Canadiens, Vancouver Canucks, Philadelphia Flyers, Washington Capitals, New York Rangers
6’2″ 225 lbs
3×20 NHL Fights in a season
5×15 NHL Fights in a season
234 NHL Fights 14.6 FPY

What happened when these two squared off:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtEDWDFglM0[/youtube]

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

[poll id=”21″]

The UHF Tournament

The Ultimate Hockey Fighter Tournament – Second Round

16 eliminated. 16 remain. Who advances on? That’s entirely up to you!

The second round begins with one of the favourites, against a five-team veteran.

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

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 Rob Ray:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaum8lLJuJU[/youtube]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HD6wVBXmyOE[/youtube]

Why you should vote for Dave ‘Tiger’ Williams”

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wJlgCslqzM[/youtube]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyd6JgvY-mg[/youtube]

[poll id=”19″]