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Bruins’ Jim Montgomery Denies Drug Abuse Allegations
In recent weeks, Jim Montgomery, the head coach of the Boston Bruins, has found himself at the center of a media storm following allegations of drug abuse. These claims have stirred significant controversy within the sports community and among fans. Montgomery, known for his strategic acumen and leadership, has vehemently denied the allegations, describing them as baseless and damaging. This article delves into the details of the allegations, Montgomery’s response, and the broader implications for the Bruins and the NHL.
By Local Man2 years ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Moves to Semis with Win Over Pelham
On Friday May 17, third seeded John Jay began the sectionals with a quarterfinal matchup versus Pelham, and not going unnoticed, Jojo Degl returned from injury. Out four straight games, she eased into her reemergence.. “I was getting used to it,” said the middie. But Pelham taking a 4-3 at the end of the first had Degl fully acclimated.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
2024 Stanley Cup Final Preview
It's here, folks! The greatest finale in sports has arrived! The Stanley Cup Final is always such a spectacular phenomenon. I always love the Final regardless of who is in it; I love it so much that I often have to remind myself that it's the end--the end of a spectacular season of the greatest sport in the universe. 32 teams begin their quest, but only 16 of them can qualify for the big dance. When the dust settles after nearly two months, two teams remain in the battle for the greatest trophy in all of sports, the Stanley Cup.
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 years ago in Unbalanced
What Went Wrong: The Stars at Night are Big and Bright...but NOT During the West Final
You know, I have a knack for exposing frauds in sports. That knack isn't limited to the NHL, it's in all leagues. I've used that word quite a bit as a hockey fan. I've used that word to describe the Boston Bruins big time, the Florida Panthers (though they keep getting long runs somehow), and this year pretty much showed us that the Winnipeg Jets are in that "fraud" category. I have never used that word to describe the Dallas Stars.
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 years ago in Unbalanced
What Went Wrong: Tommy Had a Candle--What's YOUR Excuse?!
Boy, did you guys blow it! Let's face facts, the New York Rangers had the easiest chance to reach the Stanley Cup Final. Their road to the Eastern Conference Final was easy, but could have been easier. They started 7-0 in this year's playoffs, similar to 1994 (we know what happened back then). Yet they lost Games Four and Five against the Carolina Hurricanes, and were actually on the verge of losing Game Six and causing "reverse sweep" talks to start. Thankfully, Chris Kreider decided to become superhuman in that third period.
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 years ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Takes Thriller Over Hen Hud
Click link to see all Spring Slideshows: https://rmonetti.blogspot.com/2024/05/john-jay-spring-slideshows.html Video On Tuesday May 7, John Jay faced Hen Hud at Contest Field, and a 3-0 start looked like an easy day was ahead. But the Sailors definitely brought a storm, and the choppy waters didn’t abate until the final buzzer sounded.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
PWHL Finals Game Five: Her-story Achieved
It's been an amazing inaugural season of the Professional Women's Hockey League, and it came to a spectacular end on a Wednesday evening. Six teams fought for the honor of becoming the league's first-ever champions, and it came down to two teams: PWHL Boston and PWHL Minnesota. Game One went Boston's way, but Minnesota took Games Two and Three of the best-of-five Finals. Minnesota thought they had won the whole thing in double overtime of Game Four, but goalie interference prevented that. Boston would win just over a minute later, and as a result, the first-ever PWHL Finals came down to one final game.
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 years ago in Unbalanced
Somers Ends Regular Season with 9-5 Win Over Ursuline
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons below Video On Monday May 8, Somers faced Ursuline at the high school and hoped to end the regular season on a high note. A tone that was quickly set when Sydney Ingram opened the scoring and would ultimately do justice for the last time the seniors would take their home turf.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
PWHL Finals Game Four: Wild, Crazy, and Controversial
Oooooh, what a game! So the PWHL Finals had seen a lot in the first three games, but none of us expected what would go down in Game Four. Here's the stage. It's Game Four in Minnesota. The Minnesota team is up 2-1 in the best-of-five Finals. They have a chance to finish it; bring home a pro hockey championship to the State of Hockey in front of their home fans. The Walter Cup was in the building. Here's what went down.
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 years ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Steps up with 15-7 Win over Minisink Valley
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons below Video On Friday May 3, John Jay had a few different looks when they took on Minisink Valley at Contest Field. Jojo Degl was out due to injury and simply had Coach Jess McDonough staying on point. “We can’t control when somebody gets hurt. We can only control how we respond,” she said. And then it was just a matter of how well the message sunk in.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
PWHL Finals Game Three: One Win Away
The first-ever PWHL Finals switched scenes to the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota, the exact home of the NHL's Minnesota Wild. Two games would be played at the arena, and that was guaranteed due to Minnesota's 3-0 win over Boston in Game Two of the Finals. The win evened things up at 1-1, turning the Finals into a best-of-three affair.
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 years ago in Unbalanced
Somers Lacrosse Defeats Greeley 8-5
Please see tip, subscribe and pledge buttons below Boys Lacrosse v Somers On Tuesday April 30, Somers traveled to Horace Greeley, and a 5-5 fourth quarter drew praise from Tusker Coach Deb Daly. “It was a great game by both teams,” she said. But only one team went home a winner, and three straight goals were the deciding factor.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
