Jason Spezza Caught with Illegal Stick

white_s2k · 03-10-2009, 12:23 AM

I like how he "smoothly" tries to play it off...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uib2Geixgxc

icehog3 · 03-10-2009, 12:49 AM

Nice try, Spezza.

Wolfgang · 03-10-2009, 12:51 AM

Fail

elderboy02 · 03-10-2009, 05:58 AM

I don't know much about hockey. What was illegal about the stick?

taltos · 03-10-2009, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by elderboy02

I don't know much about hockey. What was illegal about the stick?

Too much curvature of the blade. The amount allowed is in the league rules.

kaisersozei · 03-10-2009, 07:11 AM

I thought that looked like a Cuban.

elderboy02 · 03-10-2009, 07:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by taltos

Too much curvature of the blade. The amount allowed is in the league rules.

What does the extra curvature do? Allow you to control the puck better?

357 · 03-10-2009, 07:35 AM

It makes it easier to lift the puck when close to the net, or in a shorter swing of the stick.

This is a very common rule violation. Teams can request any player's stick be measured (1" curve is max I believe). However, if the requesting team is wrong they get a 2 minute minor penalty. So, teams will only do so if they are 100% sure and at a crucial time of a game.

So what I'm saying is probably 50-60% of the players in the NHL use a stick that's in violation, but that is close enough where another team won't chance it. Not a big deal, and I'm no Spezza fan.

motortown · 03-10-2009, 07:37 AM

Freakin' hilarious!!!

Not sure which was funnier... the attemtped "switcheroo", or when he knew he was busted and tried flat-out breaking the damned thing! Classic!!!

357 · 03-10-2009, 08:07 AM

Well that's another part of the rule. He has to have the stick in his hand when challenged otherwise the other team is penalized. So usually players have 5 or more sticks each in the bench area. So they often have different curves like 3 illegal and 2 legal, etc.

King James · 03-10-2009, 08:35 AM

he gave it a good shot....just not quick enough haha

taltos · 03-10-2009, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by elderboy02

What does the extra curvature do? Allow you to control the puck better?

In addition to what has already been said, the curvature seems to add more velocity to the puck and makes its flight more unpredictable, kind of like a 120 mph knuckle ball.

icehog3 · 03-10-2009, 09:34 AM

Spezza's stick was also deemed illegal because it was not at least 2" wide near the toe of the stick....from the NHL Rulebook:

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The blade of the stick shall not be more than three inches (3") in width at any point nor less than two inches (2"). All edges of the blade shall be beveled. The curvature of the blade of the stick shall be restricted in such a way that the distance of a perpendicular line measured from a straight line drawn from any point at the heel to the end of the blade to the point of maximum curvature shall not exceed one-half inch (3/4").

karmaz00 · 03-10-2009, 10:39 AM

thiness of blade, toe curve, length...almost like a golf club in a way..i dont feel bad for him, everyone does it....lke they said on the video, look at alex O. his is worse, trust me i have seen it....but thanks for the post, its always funny...especailly when he broke it on the ice....lol

SmokeyJoe · 03-10-2009, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by motortown

Freakin' hilarious!!!

Not sure which was funnier... the attemtped "switcheroo", or when he knew he was busted and tried flat-out breaking the damned thing! Classic!!!

Exactly! Pretty funny...

WildBlueSooner · 03-10-2009, 11:59 AM

damn...almost!

JaKaacH · 03-10-2009, 12:10 PM

He must have bought it on the internet..
Hockey stick B&Ms get the best sticks.

03-10-2009, 12:24 PM

motortown · 03-10-2009, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by karmaz00

thiness of blade, toe curve, length...almost like a golf club in a way..i dont feel bad for him, everyone does it....lke they said on the video, look at alex O. his is worse...

That was pretty funny when they brought up Alex the Great... and you're right, they ALL have illegal sticks (either in-hand, or behind the bench). I couldn't remember the last time I saw 'em call for a measurement, either... I think one of the announcers said Game 2, McSorely (figures! LOL), but I still haven't gone back to give it a second look.

Is it April yet?....

bugmenot · 03-10-2009, 03:13 PM

I remember a couple years ago the sharks called someone for it. Ended up being pretty important, just don't remember who it was against.

03-10-2009, 12:23 AM	#1
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03-10-2009, 12:49 AM	#2
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,274 Trading: (60)	Re: Jason Spezza Caught with Illegal Stick Nice try, Spezza. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

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elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,508 Trading: (133)	Re: Jason Spezza Caught with Illegal Stick I don't know much about hockey. What was illegal about the stick?

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03-10-2009, 07:35 AM	#8
357 Will herf for food Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Home is where I park it Posts: 4,075 Trading: (9)	Re: Jason Spezza Caught with Illegal Stick It makes it easier to lift the puck when close to the net, or in a shorter swing of the stick. This is a very common rule violation. Teams can request any player's stick be measured (1" curve is max I believe). However, if the requesting team is wrong they get a 2 minute minor penalty. So, teams will only do so if they are 100% sure and at a crucial time of a game. So what I'm saying is probably 50-60% of the players in the NHL use a stick that's in violation, but that is close enough where another team won't chance it. Not a big deal, and I'm no Spezza fan. __________________ “Eating and sleeping are the only activities that should be allowed to interrupt a man's enjoyment of his cigar;” Mark Twain

03-10-2009, 07:37 AM	#9
motortown Just in from the Storm Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: John Location: the 'burbs Posts: 38 Trading: (0)	Re: Jason Spezza Caught with Illegal Stick Freakin' hilarious!!! Not sure which was funnier... the attemtped "switcheroo", or when he knew he was busted and tried flat-out breaking the damned thing! Classic!!!

03-10-2009, 08:07 AM	#10
357 Will herf for food Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Home is where I park it Posts: 4,075 Trading: (9)	Re: Jason Spezza Caught with Illegal Stick Well that's another part of the rule. He has to have the stick in his hand when challenged otherwise the other team is penalized. So usually players have 5 or more sticks each in the bench area. So they often have different curves like 3 illegal and 2 legal, etc. __________________ “Eating and sleeping are the only activities that should be allowed to interrupt a man's enjoyment of his cigar;” Mark Twain

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karmaz00 Habanos Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Jason Location: victoria Posts: 1,855 Trading: (1)	Re: Jason Spezza Caught with Illegal Stick thiness of blade, toe curve, length...almost like a golf club in a way..i dont feel bad for him, everyone does it....lke they said on the video, look at alex O. his is worse, trust me i have seen it....but thanks for the post, its always funny...especailly when he broke it on the ice....lol __________________ Habanos Collector Since 2003

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bugmenot Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Tony Location: Bay Area Posts: 97 Trading: (4)	Re: Jason Spezza Caught with Illegal Stick I remember a couple years ago the sharks called someone for it. Ended up being pretty important, just don't remember who it was against.