NHL Issues Warning to 'Trash-Talking' Players
Players who trash-talk others are being targeted in a new reminder issued by the chief disciplinarian of the National Hockey League (NHL).
Players who trash-talk others are being targeted in a new reminder issued by the chief disciplinarian of the National Hockey League (NHL).
Colin Campbell has urged professionals to tone it down and follow the rules, according to the Canwest News Service.
Chief orator for the Chicago Blackhawks Adam Burish said it might be because other teams do not like the fact they are being talked to on the ice.
He explained what kinds of jibes are thrown about during a game: "It's the same stuff that people say to me ... 'You suck. You're terrible. I'm going to kill you. I'm going to hurt you. I'm going to beat you up'."
However, rookie Kris Versteeg said the trash-talk is all part of how hockey is played.
Craig Conroy added that none of it is offensive - it's all good clean fun.
Meanwhile, the Calgary Flames' home was recently the subject of another Canwest News Service feature about the age of the venue.
The Pengrowth Saddledome, said Jason Fekete, has now earned another name - "old". In addition to its NHL duties, it is often used to host music concerts for visiting bands and singers. Upcoming gigs include The Killers and Fleetwood Mac.
