We here at HockeyPunx are not the only ones starting to see the link between punk and hockey. Second City Hockey can tell you all about the connection of the two subcultures. Still not convinced? Allow Hoosier Hockeyto expand on the idea a bit.
He even has a “Punk Rock and Hockey” podcast in the works. If that idea sounds familiar, it’s because HockeyPunx has been kicking the tires of just such a podcast idea since September.
Wait a minute; is this guy out for my job?!? Let’s switch gears before I hype him up too much.
I mentioned Peter’s interview with The Briggs, and it seems like that band is a hot commodity in the Punk Rock/Hockey world : Here is LA Kings fanblog MayorsManor.com‘s interview with The Briggs (and when you’re done reading that, why not check out their thoughts on the band performing at Staples Center during a playoff game). Looks like the Mayor’s interest in punk music goes a little deeper than simple knowledge of The Briggs, as here’s an interview with Greg Hetson of Circle Jerks and Bad Religion fame.
Not convinced that the hockey/punk connection is blowing up? Here’s some more evidence: As pointed out by Peter Evans (that guy again?), Erin Nicks of The Universal Cynic is one of us, and she writes about it often. Here’s some of her work, as pointed out on Hoosier Hockey:
I recently ventured on to her twitter page and came across the factoid that she absolutely loves punk rock. She is a huge Bad Religion fan and even named her blog after a BR song. We’ve briefly discussed the connection between punk and hockey over twitter and email. I decided to share the links she sent me with my readership as I now realize that a lot of you seem to think the same thing.
So there you have it. Irrefutable proof of the coming hockey/punk revolution. Or, at the very least, some interesting off-season reading. Have at it, kids. And, as always, the message board is open!
The 2010 NHL Awards Show took place in Las Vegas tonight. While taking a look at the results, I realized that because the different awards are obscurely named, many of you who are new to hockey might not know what the hell anyone is talking about.
Sure, you know that the Stanley Cup is the championship trophy awarded to the winning team of the playoffs each year, but what the hell does it mean that, say, Chris Pronger is a Norris Trophy winner? Well, here is your guide to all that crazy shit. In alphabetical order, your favorite!
Award
Description
Who the Fuck Is…
Art Ross Trophy
Awarded to the player who leads the league in total points at the end of the regular season
Awarded to the player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution in his community
Awarded to the player who leads the league in total points at the end of the regular season
Art Ross?
Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy
Awarded to the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey
Bill Matterson?
Calder Memorial Trophy
Awarded to the league’s most outstanding rookie player
[Frank] Calder?
Conn Smythe Trophy
Awarded to the most valuable player in the playoffs
Conn Smythe
Frank J. Selke Trophy
Awarded to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game
Frank J. Selke
Hart Memorial Trophy
Awarded to the league’s most valuable player
[Dr. David] Hart?
Jack Adams Award
Awarded to the NHL coach adjudged to have contributed the most to his team’s success
Jack Adams?
James Norris Memorial Trophy
Awarded to the defense player who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-round ability in the position
James Norris?
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
King Clancy?
Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
Awarded to the player who exhibited outstanding sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability
Lady Byng?
Lester Patrick Trophy
presented, in part by the NHL, for contributions to hockey in the United States, but not considered an official NHL award
Lester Patrick?
Mark Messier Leadership Award
Awarded to the player who exemplifies great leadership qualities to his team, on and off the ice, during the regular season
Mark Messier?
Maurice ‘Rocket’ Richard Trophy
Awarded to the top goal scorer in the regular season
Rocket Richard?
NHL Foundation Player Award
Awarded to the player who applies the core values of hockey to enrich the lives of people in his community
NHL Lifetime Achievement Award
Awarded to a National Hockey League veteran in recognition of their contributions to the league; the original was Gordie Howe.
NHL Plus-Minus Award
Awarded to the player with the highest plus/minus statistic in the regular season
Roger Crozier Saving Grace Award
Awarded to the goaltender who has played a minimum of 25 games in the regular season and has the highest save percentage
Roger Crozier?
Scotiabank Fan Fav Award
Awarded to a National Hockey League player based on fan voting.
Ted Lindsay Award
Awarded to the NHL’s outstanding player as selected by the members of the NHL Players Association
Ted Lindsay?
Vezina Trophy
Awarded to the league’s top goaltender
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
Go check out the schedule, released today. It’s a shitload of games, of course, so you should probably use the built-in options to narrow it down a bit.
The Kings have been embracing LA punk band The Briggs this season, and I’m sure the Briggs are having a blast. Especially now with the increased exposure from the Kings finally making it back into the playoffs.
The Briggs at Staples Center
The band got a sweet gig playing the Staples Center during the playoffs, as well as various Kings promotional shows around town.
the Briggs play a brand of blue-collar street punk that owes as much of its sound to Boston as it does to L.A., and bears influences of bands from both coasts as well. At times they reflect shades of Rancid or the Distillers, and at times there are elements of The Ducky Boys or Street Dogs. But whichever sound they seem to be emulating, they almost always do it in an infectious way.
The Kings have been using the band’s song “This Is LA” for promotional videos and on their broadcasts. Here’s a video…
Her’es Episode 2 of POND SCUM, a video blog I should never have started. If you’re too lazy too watch the video, you can just read my playoff predictions after the jump
Hoosier Hockey is run by a guy named Peter Evans. Peter is evangelizing the hockey/punk connection, rivaling our work here at HockeyPunx. Through his “Punk Rock and Hockey” feature on the Hoosier Hockey blog, he’s already landed interviews with The Hextalls and with The Briggs (who we spotlighted previously), as well as spotlighted both the Dropkick Murphies (whom you might remember from their set at the Winter Classic) and Propaghandi (who have also spoken with Puck Daddy, as we pointed out in the past, and who Ottawa Senators fanblog Silver Seven snagged an interview with).
I mentioned Peter’s interview with The Briggs, and it seems like that band is a hot commodity in the Punk Rock/Hockey world : Here is LA Kings fanblog MayorsManor.com‘s interview with The Briggs (and when you’re done reading that, why not check out their thoughts on the band performing at Staples Center during a playoff game). Looks like the Mayor’s interest in punk music goes a little deeper than simple knowledge of The Briggs, as here’s an interview with Greg Hetson of Circle Jerks and Bad Religion fame.rock. She is a huge Bad Religion fan and even named her blog after a BR song. We’ve briefly discussed the connection between punk and hockey over twitter and email. I decided to share the links she sent me with my readership as I now realize that a lot of you seem to think the same thing.
