World Junior Swedish Captain Tossed Medal

[fluxcore]

Originally Posted by CaberTosser

What a petulant little turd. I guess it won’t matter though, he’ll be set for life making an obscene amount of money compared to people with class and actual life skills.

It’s his to do WHATEVER he wants! He earned it period............... I don’t see any problem with this, I once threw a new 9 iron in a pond, so what it was mine to throw

[fluxcore]

Originally Posted by dgl1948

When he is runner up for the Stanley Cup I want to be in the stands when he throws his bonus check.
His actions showed disrespect for those who put on a great tournament and the fans who support it.

How is it disrespectful ??? He accepted it, it’s HIS medal and it was tossed to a fan not spit on, stept on or ****ed on. You guys may not like what he did but it was his choice, he played his heart out and came up a little short this time it is what it is. Hell read stories of lord Stanley’s cup lol found at the bottom of a pool, left in a cab, left at a party, completely caved in etc etc etc

[58thecat]

Originally Posted by fluxcore

How is it disrespectful ??? He accepted it, it’s HIS medal and it was tossed to a fan not spit on, stept on or ****ed on. You guys may not like what he did but it was his choice, he played his heart out and came up a little short this time it is what it is. Hell read stories of lord Stanley’s cup lol found a the bottom of a pool, left in a cab, left at a party etc etc etc

Exactly.

[Albertacoyotecaller]

He didn’t deserve the medal nor the C on his jersey.

[kevinhits]

I played competitive hockey all my life..."triple A" all the way including the Macs
Tournament in Calgary and a couple of WHL camps that I was invited to...All the way up through my ranks, I was so proud of what my team recieved, whether it was Gold, Silver or Bronze...and never did I want to promote unsportsmanship and thank god my parents taught me better. Yup...he screwed up and did not handle it very well but we all screw up at some point in our lives....and too, he will grow up and move on as well

[Joe Black]

That is why Sweden will never be a world hockey force.

This is the result of everyone getting a trophy. Don’t know what the worth of working for something is.


Classsless.

[Joe Black]

Originally Posted by fluxcore

How is it disrespectful ??? He accepted it, it’s HIS medal and it was tossed to a fan not spit on, stept on or ****ed on. You guys may not like what he did but it was his choice, he played his heart out and came up a little short this time it is what it is. Hell read stories of lord Stanley’s cup lol found at the bottom of a pool, left in a cab, left at a party, completely caved in etc etc etc

“Played his heart out”


My hero

[mightybuck]

All I can say in MILLENIAL Baby

[covey ridge]

Originally Posted by HunterDave

So Canada won the Gold at the World Junior hockey tournament this year and Sweden lost the Gold Medal game and won Silver. It was a very disappointing loss for Sweden and after being awarded the Silver Medal, the Captain of the Swedish team took his Medal off and threw it away into the crowd. Someone later recovered his Medal for him from a fan but really? Just wondering what people’s thoughts are on the incident.

I think it was a very emotional game and the player involved was young. Not worth talking about.

Sort of like golfers throwing a club after a bad shot or like sporting shooter selling their guns and quitting the sport or a bad score only to buy another gun later. Some invest too much emotion in a game that should be fun.

[Unregistered user]

If you aint first, you're last! - Ricky Bobby.

[covey ridge]

Originally Posted by Unregistered user

If you aint first, you're last! - Ricky Bobby.

or second is first loser or you show me a good loser and I'll show you a real loser.

[trigger7mm]

He should be ashamed of himself. He was an embarrassment to his team and country.

[Joe Black]

Regardless of justification for his actions, it may take him a few years to understand how he truly Faw&&&ed himself by doing what he did.

Best thing that he could have had happen to him, was his coach grabbing him by the scruff and hauling him up there to find his metal.

I'm sure any future coach would love to have that drama queen in their dressing room.

[covey ridge]

Originally Posted by Joe Black

That is why Sweden will never be a world hockey force.
This is the result of everyone getting a trophy. Don’t know what the worth of working for something is.


Classsless.

Did I miss something? How did you come to the conclusion that Sweden is not a world hockey force?

[Joe Black]

2 junior wins in the last 17 years.

Stop it. You’re embarrassing yourself.

[Joe Black]

Oops. Sorry my mistake.

2 wins in the last 45 years.

[KBF]

Bunch of slobs could all use some haircuts. Captain of any sport doesn't throw a medal into the crowd then stand there and cry about it.

[Mulehahn]

So I just reviewed the annual Flames thread. Didn't see any huge uproar about the head coach losing it and throwing his stick during a PRACTICE the other day, Why is that? This kid just lost one of the most important games of his young life. Emotions were high and everyone is crucifying him. Yet a head coach in the NHL loses his temper and throws a stick 15 rows into the stands during a midseason practice following a win and people are ok with it? Odd

[kbobbeck]

the swedes didn't win a silver medal...they lost the gold...it's the only one that matters

[Ray Ray]

Ask yourself ; If that were a Canadian kid would you be embarrassed? I would.

[HunterDave]

He is 19 years old, hardly a little kid prone to temper tantrums. He won’t get any coddling from me and I doubt that he’ll get any from his opponents in the NHL. I’ll bet that he’s gonna have his nose rubbed in it for a long time.

[RZR]

Originally Posted by lmtada

Not all those world juniors will crack a NHL team. Playing in the NHL and staying in the NHL are both difficult. Majority will never play > 100 games. Top 50 players in the league are the big time money makers.

It’s a lot easier to make a NHL team these days with 32 teams. There are no true superstars like there used to be, and there are no franchise players anymore either. Who ever pays the most bucks is where I will play is the mentality nowadays.

[58thecat]

Originally Posted by RZR

It’s a lot easier to make a NHL team these days with 32 teams. There are no true superstars like there used to be, and there are no franchise players anymore either. Who ever pays the most bucks is where I will play is the mentality nowadays.

This is what we get periodically here on the forum...where is your medal Hank

[Twisted Canuck]

Originally Posted by Mulehahn

So I just reviewed the annual Flames thread. Didn't see any huge uproar about the head coach losing it and throwing his stick during a PRACTICE the other day, Why is that? This kid just lost one of the most important games of his young life. Emotions were high and everyone is crucifying him. Yet a head coach in the NHL loses his temper and throws a stick 15 rows into the stands during a midseason practice following a win and people are ok with it? Odd

Kind of comparing apples and hubcaps there partner. Coaches railing at their players for a poor work attitude at a closed, private, non televised practice....and an award ceremony at an international tournament. I'm personally not a fan of screaming motivational speeches, with spear chucking...but the interviewed players weren't asking for a 'safe space work environmnet', and they sure went out and played those nasty ignorant dirty hateful Ducks and beat them. So it's a private vs a public matter.

[58thecat]

Originally Posted by Twisted Canuck

Kind of comparing apples and hubcaps there partner. Coaches railing at their players for a poor work attitude at a closed, private, non televised practice....and an award ceremony at an international tournament. I'm personally not a fan of screaming motivational speeches, with spear chucking...but the interviewed players weren't asking for a 'safe space work environmnet', and they sure went out and played those nasty ignorant dirty hateful Ducks and beat them. So it's a private vs a public matter.

I think what is being said it that we are all guilty of doing something that when we look back at could have been handled differently, yes, all of us.

[trophybook]

What a bunch of liberals .

[Twisted Canuck]

Originally Posted by 58thecat

I think what is being said it that we are all guilty of doing something that when we look back at could have been handled differently, yes, all of us.

Totally agree with that, and so would the arresting officers.

[I-Love-Eyes]

Hahaha!! I think the kid made a brilliant move. Look how many people are focused on him instead of the outcome of a well played game. Just sayin'...




And for the record,yes I do think it was poor sportsmanship.