With the possibility of Patrick Roy's retirement an open question, I thought this might be a good time to remember one of the greatest nights of St. Patrick's career -- March 26, 1997 and perhaps the greatest regular season game in the history of the NHL:
"Wow, that Mike Vernon can sure throw a punch!"
McCarty pummels Lemieux. Roy challenges Vernon. Shanahan delivers flying check to Roy. Vernon pummels Roy. McCarty scores game winner in OT, Red Wings win, 6-5.
why i hate the avs
my hatred for the NHL’s colorado avalanche has nothing to do with bill clinton (see photo, left). though, can’t you imagine clinton joking with his buddies after receiving the jersey, “too bad i wasn’t president in 1969! that jersey…