Personally have trouble with this one too. I think...

2007-01-15T14:38:00.000-07:00

Personally have trouble with this one too. I think that game situation has a lot to do with it. If you just scored the 8th goal in an 8-1 drubbing, tap gloves and get the fuck off the ice. Obviously, more important goals deserve more attention, but then there are some exceptions.

Milestones: If it's your 300th goal in the league, etc etc. Even more so if it's your 1st goal ever.

If you undress 5 skaters and totally screw the goalie into the ice, you should be allowed to celebrate.

And like Dave said, it is entertainment as well. Who doesn't remember Big Georges leaping in the corner? Or Tiger Williams riding the stick? Joe Horn getting the cell phone? TO signing the ball? He's an asshole, but he makes me laugh. But a linebacker celebrating because he made a sloppy tackle on a 5 yard gain? Get a grip, man.

Like I said, the situation is hugely important. Some guys just don't seem to be able to figure that out in the heat of the moment.

Personally, I'm pretty aloof when I play. But I learned in a league where I was by the far the smallest guy. The last thing I needed was an excuse for someone to cream my corn in retaliation.

It's a fine line. The total lack of emotion from t...

2007-01-14T15:22:00.000-07:00

It's a fine line. The total lack of emotion from the Soviets was disturbing. But a scorer can celebrate without taunting. Raising arms, hugging teammates, smiling: all good. Making any motion whatsoever in the direction of an opponent: bust a cap in that guy's a**. Funny how it's the Russians who are the most notorious these days. It's like they're making up for lost time.

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Personally have trouble with this one too. I think...

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