That was Asuchuk though who seems to not have his head screwed on right at times when he gets near a goalie theres a video floating around some where of when he hit carruth. I think the chiefs were down 5-1 in the game and letts had nothing else to do all this payback talk is bullshit thats just chiefs hockey when they played for sutter, though now they have a good coach and crap like that is non exsistent.
The really sad part is that Yams fans still whine about the hit on Pickard 3 years later. Must suck to know that in the Americans' best 4 year stretch in franchise history their bitter rivals have knocked them out of the playoffs twice and won a WHL title and a Memorial Cup while the Yams have come away with squat.
Also of note, Tokarski has put up 2 solid years in the AHL and has even gotten a little taste of NHL action. PIckard, well, he was demoted to the ECHL.
First off, Stickel243...hitting a goalie in hockey is not legal regardless of whether or not he's in the crease. Second of all.. Chiefs are so bad they don't know how to handle a trophy when they finally win one. And third Americans just flat out suck. Oh yeah...fifth Vancouver Giants are the best team in the league and have one of the calmest, toughest, consistent goalies in the league.
people saying pickard isnt gunna make it in the nhl. he already signed a contract to. but the only reasoon tokarski didnt plop on the ground is because the hit wasnt hard. but when pickard got hit it was a shoulder to the face. therefore giving him a concussion obviously he had a reason what are u guys whining about both teams are good and both teams represent washington so just chill
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The first hit is legal in the context of, the goaltender is out of the crease, standing, not squating or anything, and he has possesion of the puck. The second hit was blatantly illegal in the context of the goalie was in the net and was not playing the puck. Letts took a nice long run at Pickard and threw his elbow up. As far as the hit on Dustin "I kick the net off when things heat up" Tokarski Asuchak did a pretty damn soft hit.
A hit is a hit. The hit against Tokarski was done outside the crease, & was done not intentionally to injure.The hit against Pickard was inside the crease, & (according to all reports I've seen) was done intentionally.
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Asuchak's hit was textbook legal. He was going for the puck, and Tik only got rid of the puck a split second before the hit, not nearly the three steps required to call charging. Letts' cheapshot was blatant and done after a save was made. You just love to make excuses.
So tell me when hitting a guy from behind is textbook legal, especially a goalie? It was a cheapshot and he got his ass handed to him for it. Letts' hit was horrid and uncalled for without question. But to say Asuchak's hit wasn't blatant and cheap is bullshit.
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He was going for the puck, and he extended his arms to keep from colliding. Tokarski isn't an idiot and knows when he stands in another player's path, he has a good chance of getting hit. Letts' cheapshot had nothing to do with revenge, he did it because he's an asshole who can't learn to lose with some dignity. Have all the Memorial cups you want, but your team has no class and neither do your fans as long as you defend a no talent like Letts.
For one bad hit he deserves to be tossed aside and never thought of again? So the whole team is pigeon holed beacuse of one guy doing one bad thing. If Letts didn't have talent he wouldn't be in the league as long as he has. I never once defended that hit. He made a bad hit and paid the consequences. Asuchak's hit was dirty but not as bad as Letts.
I doubt TC will dress all their players though since they are already locked into their playoff position. And there probably wont be that many fights this close to the playoffs.
You guys are seriously idiots! If you knew anything about hockey you for one would notice that he is trying to stop before he hits him plus Tick was out of his net where pickard was not. keep trying chiefs fans you are still looking like idiots!
Lets see did the ams player get a penalty for that? Did he get suspended for any games? HHHHMMMM the Chiefs just get all the bad calls WHATEVER get a life and move on already it was how long ago? The players probably already moved on while you are still crying about it. You must be the same Brawler message board idiot who is like a women - will constantly respond until she gets last word in. Am I right? Stupid question you are always right!
BS he doesnt try to stop before hitting Tik, he levels his shoulders and puts out his left arm, you see him apply his skates...for what reason? To be on target...he probably thought Tik was going to move and didnt want to hit the wall full force but instead seeing Tik doesnt move he cheap shots him from behind into the boards... he doesnt try to stop, moron...., he had plenty of time to stop or steer clear....he only applied his skates to get himself into position to check Tik
If you watch closely (and know Pickard as well as Chiefs fans do), it appears Pickard throws himself back pretty hard although I admit, Letts did hit him on purpose it seems. That hit on Tokarski looked meaner in my eyes. Martyniuk/Owsley FOR LIIIIFE.
Paypack would be dominating Asuchak with a huge hit or kicking his ass in a fight. But no.... instead they decided to get "payback" by blindsiding a defensless goalie that had NOTHING to do with the previous conflict while he is in the crease, critically injuring him. Way to go letts... i hope you did your team proud
wrong, this shows a "defenseless goalie"(your words) being run first and a bunch of whiners like you when karma comes around to bite. btw Letts has done his team EXTREMELY PROUD this year.
Id like you to elaborate on your definition of blindside when two people are face to face...blindside is what Ams did to Tik...check from behind into the boards...but since Tik didnt flop around like a trout and go cry to mommy there wasnt a suspension of the Ams player afterwards
are u fucking kiding me a hit outside the crease on a goalie is completly legal, the hit on pickard was after the wistle and completly uncalled for. spokane is just a bunch of selfish dicks that are pissed because the americans won the division banner again. go ams, spokane sux
The only banners that we hang in the Spokane Arena are League Championship and Memorial Cup banners. You guys can have all the division banners you want.
That was Asuchuk though who seems to not have his head screwed on right at times when he gets near a goalie theres a video floating around some where of when he hit carruth. I think the chiefs were down 5-1 in the game and letts had nothing else to do all this payback talk is bullshit thats just chiefs hockey when they played for sutter, though now they have a good coach and crap like that is non exsistent.
UFO834 4 months ago
The really sad part is that Yams fans still whine about the hit on Pickard 3 years later. Must suck to know that in the Americans' best 4 year stretch in franchise history their bitter rivals have knocked them out of the playoffs twice and won a WHL title and a Memorial Cup while the Yams have come away with squat.
Also of note, Tokarski has put up 2 solid years in the AHL and has even gotten a little taste of NHL action. PIckard, well, he was demoted to the ECHL.
dathaniel 6 months ago
you never ever run a goalie thst just plain cheap but if your goalie gets run hey game on. eye for an eye its karna payback
HiggsPat 1 year ago
Where does Spokane find all thier trailer trash ho bag fans? I think they should be called the Hillyard Assbags.
919Trav 2 years ago
First off, Stickel243...hitting a goalie in hockey is not legal regardless of whether or not he's in the crease. Second of all.. Chiefs are so bad they don't know how to handle a trophy when they finally win one. And third Americans just flat out suck. Oh yeah...fifth Vancouver Giants are the best team in the league and have one of the calmest, toughest, consistent goalies in the league.
XxiNfamous24xX 2 years ago
Last time I checked the Chiefs have won more cups than the Giants.
usa22hockey 2 years ago
people saying pickard isnt gunna make it in the nhl. he already signed a contract to. but the only reasoon tokarski didnt plop on the ground is because the hit wasnt hard. but when pickard got hit it was a shoulder to the face. therefore giving him a concussion obviously he had a reason what are u guys whining about both teams are good and both teams represent washington so just chill
stickel243 2 years ago 2
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The first hit is legal in the context of, the goaltender is out of the crease, standing, not squating or anything, and he has possesion of the puck. The second hit was blatantly illegal in the context of the goalie was in the net and was not playing the puck. Letts took a nice long run at Pickard and threw his elbow up. As far as the hit on Dustin "I kick the net off when things heat up" Tokarski Asuchak did a pretty damn soft hit.
protolust 2 years ago
I freaking love Ryan Letts
Veeedough 2 years ago 3
Pickard's already back and Lett's is still out. I think his punishment was more than enough. The Ams didn't even get called for the hit on Tok.
walkb28 2 years ago 2
A hit is a hit. The hit against Tokarski was done outside the crease, & was done not intentionally to injure.The hit against Pickard was inside the crease, & (according to all reports I've seen) was done intentionally.
cshiergreeter2003 3 years ago
Oh come on! Both hits were done on purpose!
walkb28 2 years ago
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Asuchak's hit was textbook legal. He was going for the puck, and Tik only got rid of the puck a split second before the hit, not nearly the three steps required to call charging. Letts' cheapshot was blatant and done after a save was made. You just love to make excuses.
ecocem 2 years ago
So tell me when hitting a guy from behind is textbook legal, especially a goalie? It was a cheapshot and he got his ass handed to him for it. Letts' hit was horrid and uncalled for without question. But to say Asuchak's hit wasn't blatant and cheap is bullshit.
nickheadg 2 years ago 4
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He was going for the puck, and he extended his arms to keep from colliding. Tokarski isn't an idiot and knows when he stands in another player's path, he has a good chance of getting hit. Letts' cheapshot had nothing to do with revenge, he did it because he's an asshole who can't learn to lose with some dignity. Have all the Memorial cups you want, but your team has no class and neither do your fans as long as you defend a no talent like Letts.
ecocem 2 years ago
For one bad hit he deserves to be tossed aside and never thought of again? So the whole team is pigeon holed beacuse of one guy doing one bad thing. If Letts didn't have talent he wouldn't be in the league as long as he has. I never once defended that hit. He made a bad hit and paid the consequences. Asuchak's hit was dirty but not as bad as Letts.
nickheadg 2 years ago 2
i the only reason asuchaks hit wasnt called was because tokarski can take a hit and still make the amazing saves
thats what hockey is about
a goalie who flops on the ground crying is never gonna make it in nhl
wow
ko82395 2 years ago
Good video. I really hope these teams meet up in the playoffs again. Should be another good series.
bryanhockey27 3 years ago 2
The teams still have two games left against one another in the season. (This Friday in Spokane and then Saturday in Kennewick)
cshiergreeter2003 3 years ago
I doubt TC will dress all their players though since they are already locked into their playoff position. And there probably wont be that many fights this close to the playoffs.
bryanhockey27 3 years ago
You guys are seriously idiots! If you knew anything about hockey you for one would notice that he is trying to stop before he hits him plus Tick was out of his net where pickard was not. keep trying chiefs fans you are still looking like idiots!
dawgwa 3 years ago
yes we all know "its different" when its one of your Ams players. lol
to funny.
wtg dcnet
KBrawler 3 years ago 2
Lets see did the ams player get a penalty for that? Did he get suspended for any games? HHHHMMMM the Chiefs just get all the bad calls WHATEVER get a life and move on already it was how long ago? The players probably already moved on while you are still crying about it. You must be the same Brawler message board idiot who is like a women - will constantly respond until she gets last word in. Am I right? Stupid question you are always right!
dawgwa 3 years ago
he got a penalty but that was all, no suspensions, should have gotten a 3 game if it was my decision
ruthven78 3 years ago
BS he doesnt try to stop before hitting Tik, he levels his shoulders and puts out his left arm, you see him apply his skates...for what reason? To be on target...he probably thought Tik was going to move and didnt want to hit the wall full force but instead seeing Tik doesnt move he cheap shots him from behind into the boards... he doesnt try to stop, moron...., he had plenty of time to stop or steer clear....he only applied his skates to get himself into position to check Tik
ruthven78 3 years ago
THANK YOU DCNETVIDEOS!!!
walkb28 3 years ago 2
If you watch closely (and know Pickard as well as Chiefs fans do), it appears Pickard throws himself back pretty hard although I admit, Letts did hit him on purpose it seems. That hit on Tokarski looked meaner in my eyes. Martyniuk/Owsley FOR LIIIIFE.
iamchump 3 years ago 3
yeah.... he gave himself a concussion that ended his season on purpose.
moron
taybo06 3 years ago
no need to call chet a moron but yes it is certainly possible considering as much as he dives.
KBrawler 3 years ago 2
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iamchump 3 years ago
i agree with iamchump
letts didnt hit his head or anything...it was just a big body check
AND THAN all those ams players where shoving letts on top of pickard
ko82395 3 years ago
this isnt paypack!
Paypack would be dominating Asuchak with a huge hit or kicking his ass in a fight. But no.... instead they decided to get "payback" by blindsiding a defensless goalie that had NOTHING to do with the previous conflict while he is in the crease, critically injuring him. Way to go letts... i hope you did your team proud
taybo06 3 years ago
wrong, this shows a "defenseless goalie"(your words) being run first and a bunch of whiners like you when karma comes around to bite. btw Letts has done his team EXTREMELY PROUD this year.
KBrawler 3 years ago 2
Id like you to elaborate on your definition of blindside when two people are face to face...blindside is what Ams did to Tik...check from behind into the boards...but since Tik didnt flop around like a trout and go cry to mommy there wasnt a suspension of the Ams player afterwards
ruthven78 3 years ago 3
are u fucking kiding me a hit outside the crease on a goalie is completly legal, the hit on pickard was after the wistle and completly uncalled for. spokane is just a bunch of selfish dicks that are pissed because the americans won the division banner again. go ams, spokane sux
casefamily1 2 years ago
The only banners that we hang in the Spokane Arena are League Championship and Memorial Cup banners. You guys can have all the division banners you want.
bryanhockey27 2 years ago 8
@bryanhockey27 Fucking thank you!!! tri-cities cant get shit
FLaMeFuLEniGMa 1 year ago
yeah u won that last year but we won the mem cup
no one gives a shit about divison title except u because thats the best the americans can do
spokane fans r just pissed off that because our goalie didnt flop on the floor crying that piece of shit wasnt penalized
ko82395 2 years ago
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taybo06 3 years ago
yesssss
thx for posting this
now those ams fans can quit tlkking crap about letts
ko82395 3 years ago 2
GO CHIEFS!
They are both guilty. i agree. Paybacks suck.
monyah64 3 years ago 2