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wingoilerfan · 02-06-2003, 05:27 PM

Hey all ...

I'm basing this thread on an article from THN. In December of 1999, THN had an article about the 100 most off-beat hockey players and personalities of the last century, and I will paraphrase their stories, as well as post other stories of my favorite memories of off-beat hockey players and personalites. I will begin from #1 on their list and progress all the way to #100.

This is one of my favorite topics, as the history of the great game is something I have a great appreciation for.

So, without further adieu ... let's begin!

#1. EDDIE "The Entertainer" SHACK
This colorful player, who played many seasons for the Toronto Maple Leafs, is known for his trademark cowboy hat and handlebar moustache, among other things. One, during a game between his Leafs and the Detroit Red Wings, Wing coach and GM Jack Adams was taunting Shack because Shack was illiterate and cannot read. Shack ended up scoring a goal vs the Wings and as he skated by the Wing bench, he said to Adams and the Wings, "S-C-O-R-E! That spells score!". Shack was so popular that a song was named after him, "Clear the Track, here comes Shack".

#2. THE CARLSON BROTHERS (A.K.A. the "Hanson Brothers")
These terrors, Jack, Jeff, and Steve, were known for hacking and slashing their way up from the minor leagues into the NHL. Steve Carlson said it all, "Going into the stands in Utica, NY and getting arrested, that's a fact. Jumping a team in the warm-up, that's a fact". The Carlsons got the name "Hanson Brothers" from the movie "Slap Shot". A screenwriter saw Dave "The Killer" Hanson play in the WHA and beieve he was perfect for a part in the Slap Shot movie. Jack Carlson wasn't in the move because he was playing another season in the WHA, so the "Hanson Brothers" in the move Slap Shot consisted of Jeff Carlson, Steve Carlson, and Dave Hanson -- thus the nickname "Hanson Brothers". "Slap Shot" remains the movie of choice for NHL players such as Chris Chelios, Keith Tkachuk, and Theo Fleury, among others.

Enjoy these story, folks, and I will post more later ...

02-06-2003, 05:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
wingoilerfan Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 113	off-beat hockey players and personalities Hey all ... I'm basing this thread on an article from THN. In December of 1999, THN had an article about the 100 most off-beat hockey players and personalities of the last century, and I will paraphrase their stories, as well as post other stories of my favorite memories of off-beat hockey players and personalites. I will begin from #1 on their list and progress all the way to #100. This is one of my favorite topics, as the history of the great game is something I have a great appreciation for. So, without further adieu ... let's begin! #1. EDDIE "The Entertainer" SHACK This colorful player, who played many seasons for the Toronto Maple Leafs, is known for his trademark cowboy hat and handlebar moustache, among other things. One, during a game between his Leafs and the Detroit Red Wings, Wing coach and GM Jack Adams was taunting Shack because Shack was illiterate and cannot read. Shack ended up scoring a goal vs the Wings and as he skated by the Wing bench, he said to Adams and the Wings, "S-C-O-R-E! That spells score!". Shack was so popular that a song was named after him, "Clear the Track, here comes Shack". #2. THE CARLSON BROTHERS (A.K.A. the "Hanson Brothers") These terrors, Jack, Jeff, and Steve, were known for hacking and slashing their way up from the minor leagues into the NHL. Steve Carlson said it all, "Going into the stands in Utica, NY and getting arrested, that's a fact. Jumping a team in the warm-up, that's a fact". The Carlsons got the name "Hanson Brothers" from the movie "Slap Shot". A screenwriter saw Dave "The Killer" Hanson play in the WHA and beieve he was perfect for a part in the Slap Shot movie. Jack Carlson wasn't in the move because he was playing another season in the WHA, so the "Hanson Brothers" in the move Slap Shot consisted of Jeff Carlson, Steve Carlson, and Dave Hanson -- thus the nickname "Hanson Brothers". "Slap Shot" remains the movie of choice for NHL players such as Chris Chelios, Keith Tkachuk, and Theo Fleury, among others. Enjoy these story, folks, and I will post more later ... __________________ Let's go Red Wings! Long live the Oilers!