Sean Avery, the NHL's one-time bad boy, speaking during the on-line "After Show" of Bravo TV's "Watch What Happens Live" told host Andy Cohen and a live audience that his 10-year NHL career was over.
Cohen, reading from a fan's question aloud, asked, "What are you're thoughts about your hockey future right now? What are your plans for the future?"
"I'm officially retired," the former New York Rangers winger said. "I threw my skates in the, uh, Hudson."
"It's in the river," Avery joked.
It's not known if Avery filed any official papers with the NHL and the NHL Player's Association had no comment.
Avery played only 15 games this season for the Rangers after a good training camp. The team waived him while he was with the team in Sweden preparing for the regular season overseas.
"I don't want to jam up Sean here— I think we have better players than Sean Avery, plain and simple," Rangers head coach John Tortorella said on October 4.
The Rangers put Avery on re-entry waivers on Halloween and he returned to the Rangers after fans at Madison Square Garden had been chanting for his return.
Avery played only 15 games— with three goals and 21 penalty minutes— before he and Tortorella clashed again. The team reassigned Avery to the Connecticut Whale on Dec. 30— right before the Winter Classic Game against the Philadelphia Flyers.
He last played for the Whale on Jan. 27 and was not eligible for the AHL postseason.
The troublesome Avery is in the final year of a four-year, $15.5 million contract he signed with the Dallas Stars in 2008.
He played 580 games through parts of 10 seasons with the Rangers, Stars, Kings and Red Wings— scoring 90 goals with 157 assists and accruing 1,533 penalty minutes.
The 31-year-old Avery was a character both on and off the ice. His chippy style of play on the ice was reviled by opponents and the NHL alike, but loved by the hometown fans.
Outside the rink, he dated celebrities and once interned at the fashion magazine Vogue during the summer of 2008.
Later, Avery's agent Pat Morris told the New York Post that his client intends to retire at the end of the year and pursue a career with an advertising agency.
"I guess that was my retirement press conference," Avery told the New York Post. "I couldn't be happier about the situation."
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Selasa, 13 Maret 2012
Sean Avery retires from NHL on live reality TV show
Sean Avery, the NHL's one-time bad boy, speaking during the on-line "After Show" of Bravo TV's "Watch What Happens Live" told host Andy Cohen and a live audience that his 10-year NHL career was over.
Cohen, reading from a fan's question aloud, asked, "What are you're thoughts about your hockey future right now? What are your plans for the future?"
"I'm officially retired," the former New York Rangers winger said. "I threw my skates in the, uh, Hudson."
"It's in the river," Avery joked.
It's not known if Avery filed any papers with the NHL and the NHL Player's Association had no comment.
Avery played only 15 games this season for the Rangers after a good training camp. The team waived him while he was with the team in Sweden preparing for the regular season overseas.
"I don't want to jam up Sean here— I think we have better players than Sean Avery, plain and simple," Rangers head coach John Tortorella said on October 4.
The Rangers put Avery on re-entry waivers on Halloween and he returned to the Rangers after fans at Madison Square Garden had been chanting for his return.
Avery played only 15 games— with three goals and 21 penalty minutes— before he and Tortorella clashed again. The team reassigned Avery to the Connecticut Whale on Dec. 30— right before the Winter Classic Game against the Philadelphia Flyers.
He last played for the Whale on Jan. 27 and was not eligible for the AHL postseason.
The troublesome Avery is in the final year of a four-year, $15.5 million contract he signed with the Dallas Stars in 2008.
He played 580 games through parts of 10 seasons with the Rangers, Stars, Kings and Red Wings— scoring 90 goals with 157 assists and accruing 1,533 penalty minutes.
The 31-year-old Avery was a character both on and off the ice. His chippy style of play on the ice was reviled by opponents and the NHL alike, but loved by the hometown fans.
Outside the rink, he dated celebrities and once interned at the fashion magazine Vogue during the summer of 2008.
Later, Avery's agent Pat Morris told the New York Post that his client intends to retire at the end of the year and pursue a career with an advertising agency.
"I guess that was my retirement press conference," Avery told the New York Post. "I couldn't be happier about the situation."
Cohen, reading from a fan's question aloud, asked, "What are you're thoughts about your hockey future right now? What are your plans for the future?"
"I'm officially retired," the former New York Rangers winger said. "I threw my skates in the, uh, Hudson."
"It's in the river," Avery joked.
It's not known if Avery filed any papers with the NHL and the NHL Player's Association had no comment.
Avery played only 15 games this season for the Rangers after a good training camp. The team waived him while he was with the team in Sweden preparing for the regular season overseas.
"I don't want to jam up Sean here— I think we have better players than Sean Avery, plain and simple," Rangers head coach John Tortorella said on October 4.
The Rangers put Avery on re-entry waivers on Halloween and he returned to the Rangers after fans at Madison Square Garden had been chanting for his return.
Avery played only 15 games— with three goals and 21 penalty minutes— before he and Tortorella clashed again. The team reassigned Avery to the Connecticut Whale on Dec. 30— right before the Winter Classic Game against the Philadelphia Flyers.
He last played for the Whale on Jan. 27 and was not eligible for the AHL postseason.
The troublesome Avery is in the final year of a four-year, $15.5 million contract he signed with the Dallas Stars in 2008.
He played 580 games through parts of 10 seasons with the Rangers, Stars, Kings and Red Wings— scoring 90 goals with 157 assists and accruing 1,533 penalty minutes.
The 31-year-old Avery was a character both on and off the ice. His chippy style of play on the ice was reviled by opponents and the NHL alike, but loved by the hometown fans.
Outside the rink, he dated celebrities and once interned at the fashion magazine Vogue during the summer of 2008.
Later, Avery's agent Pat Morris told the New York Post that his client intends to retire at the end of the year and pursue a career with an advertising agency.
"I guess that was my retirement press conference," Avery told the New York Post. "I couldn't be happier about the situation."
Rabu, 11 Januari 2012
Rangers Plan To Honor N.J. Cop Beaten After Flyers Hockey Game
The New York Rangers plan to honor the police officer who was beaten by thugs outside a popular Philadelphia restaurant following last week's NHL Winter Classic.
The New York Post reports that Woodbridge, N.J. police officer and Iraq war veteran Neal Auricchio will be the guest of honor at the Rangers Feb. 27 game against the New Jersey Devils.
The Rangers head coach John Tortorella called the recovering Auricchio and asked him to be his personal guest.
While waiting in line outside Geno's Steak House after the game, Auricchio and a friend were attacked, apparently because they were wearing New York Rangers jerseys. The Rangers won the game, 3-2.
Police released video footage of several men wearing Philadelphia Flyers jerseys sucker-punching one victim— knocking him to the ground and beating him— and then attacking Auricchio, the second victim.
A man boasted about the brawl on a Facebook blog and was questioned by police.
No arrests have been made in the attack.
Auricchio is still nursing a concussion but was more than happy to accept the red carpet invitation to Madison Square Garden.
"It absolutely lifted his spirits," said wife Maria Auricchio. "He's, and we're all, such big Rangers fans. It was great to get [Tortorella's call]."
The New York Post reports that Woodbridge, N.J. police officer and Iraq war veteran Neal Auricchio will be the guest of honor at the Rangers Feb. 27 game against the New Jersey Devils.
The Rangers head coach John Tortorella called the recovering Auricchio and asked him to be his personal guest.
While waiting in line outside Geno's Steak House after the game, Auricchio and a friend were attacked, apparently because they were wearing New York Rangers jerseys. The Rangers won the game, 3-2.
Police released video footage of several men wearing Philadelphia Flyers jerseys sucker-punching one victim— knocking him to the ground and beating him— and then attacking Auricchio, the second victim.
A man boasted about the brawl on a Facebook blog and was questioned by police.
No arrests have been made in the attack.
Auricchio is still nursing a concussion but was more than happy to accept the red carpet invitation to Madison Square Garden.
"It absolutely lifted his spirits," said wife Maria Auricchio. "He's, and we're all, such big Rangers fans. It was great to get [Tortorella's call]."
Kamis, 05 Januari 2012
Rangers Fans Beaten By Flyers Fans Who Brag About It On Facebook
A group of men— wearing Philadelphia Flyers jerseys—beat up an off-duty cop— who was dressed in New York Rangers gear— outside a famous Philly cheesesteak shop after the "Winter Classic" on Monday.
The three Philly goons were videotaped sucker-punching the Woodbridge, N.J. police officer and attacking another man, then pummeling both of them after they fell to the ground outside Geno's steaks.
Then one of the the knucklehead Philly fans had the gall to boast about the disturbing beat-down on Facebook, according to police. Philadelphia cops are now questioning Edward Neary— the man who reportedly posted about his cowardly act on the Facebook page of the Broad Street Hockey blog.
"It was me and my friends, do something something about it," Neary boasted in the comments section which showed a video of the fight.
Neary's post had a homophobic slur followed by this moronic statement: "How dumb do I look knocking someone out pretty sure they look dumb eatin concrete," according to reports.
Later, Neary backed off his boast and blamed three friends for the attack.
The video shows the cop, Neal Auricchio Jr., 30, being blind-sided and ganged up by a group of men clad in Flyers jerseys after some trash talking.
The attack happened shortly after the NHL's showcase hockey game between the Rangers and Flyers on Monday afternoon at Citizens Bank Park.
The Rangers won 3-2.
Auricchio is a former US Marine who earned a Purple Heart. He was hospitalized for a concussion and received stitches to close his wounds.
No arrests have been made.
FULL VIDEO
The three Philly goons were videotaped sucker-punching the Woodbridge, N.J. police officer and attacking another man, then pummeling both of them after they fell to the ground outside Geno's steaks.
Then one of the the knucklehead Philly fans had the gall to boast about the disturbing beat-down on Facebook, according to police. Philadelphia cops are now questioning Edward Neary— the man who reportedly posted about his cowardly act on the Facebook page of the Broad Street Hockey blog.
"It was me and my friends, do something something about it," Neary boasted in the comments section which showed a video of the fight.
Neary's post had a homophobic slur followed by this moronic statement: "How dumb do I look knocking someone out pretty sure they look dumb eatin concrete," according to reports.
Later, Neary backed off his boast and blamed three friends for the attack.
The video shows the cop, Neal Auricchio Jr., 30, being blind-sided and ganged up by a group of men clad in Flyers jerseys after some trash talking.
The attack happened shortly after the NHL's showcase hockey game between the Rangers and Flyers on Monday afternoon at Citizens Bank Park.
The Rangers won 3-2.
Auricchio is a former US Marine who earned a Purple Heart. He was hospitalized for a concussion and received stitches to close his wounds.
No arrests have been made.
FULL VIDEO
Rabu, 28 Desember 2011
Olivia Munn Is New York Rangers Good Luck Charm
A New York Ranger dating a model or actress is nothing new in the city, but center Brad Richards might have just landed himself a keeper in Olivia Munn. At least Rangers fans hope so.
Munn has been linked to Richards since November and since then has been a regular in the stands while the team has gone on a torrid hot streak. They now find themselves at first place in the NHL's Eastern Conference.
The pretty Maxim model and actress was spotted at Madison Square Garden again during Monday night's 3-0 win against the Islanders. Following the game, she was seen being high-fived and thanked by Rangers fans in the stands, according to the New York Post.
Richards and Munn have been spotted getting cozy all over Manhattan and reportedly spent Christmas Eve together.
According to the Post, the couple go to trendy hot spots together and were seen "laughing a lot and very affectionate."
The victory against the Islanders was the Rangers (22-8-4) fifth straight and they have improved to 11-3-2 at home this season. They remain one point ahead of the Boston Bruins.
Richards has 12 goals and 14 assists in 34 games this year.
For now at least Ranger fans can call Munn their lucky charm and be thankful she isn't a Kardashian.
Munn has been linked to Richards since November and since then has been a regular in the stands while the team has gone on a torrid hot streak. They now find themselves at first place in the NHL's Eastern Conference.
The pretty Maxim model and actress was spotted at Madison Square Garden again during Monday night's 3-0 win against the Islanders. Following the game, she was seen being high-fived and thanked by Rangers fans in the stands, according to the New York Post.
Richards and Munn have been spotted getting cozy all over Manhattan and reportedly spent Christmas Eve together.
According to the Post, the couple go to trendy hot spots together and were seen "laughing a lot and very affectionate."
The victory against the Islanders was the Rangers (22-8-4) fifth straight and they have improved to 11-3-2 at home this season. They remain one point ahead of the Boston Bruins.
Richards has 12 goals and 14 assists in 34 games this year.
For now at least Ranger fans can call Munn their lucky charm and be thankful she isn't a Kardashian.
Rabu, 11 Mei 2011
Sean Avery Speaks Out For Gay Marriage; Gets Bashed For It
Who knew that New York Rangers hockey-goon and serial dater Sean Avery had such a soft spot for relationships? The abrasive and controversial NHL winger appeared in an ad this week endorsing same-sex marriage for the Human Rights Campaign's New Yorkers for Marriage Equality drive. Now Avery is garnering criticism for standing up for the group's message.
Avery might seem like an odd choice to appear in the video, along with former-President Bill Clinton, New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg and actors Julianne Moore and Sam Waterston, which advocates gay marriage.
The polarizing Avery--who once interned a summer at Vogue magazine, got suspended for making nasty remarks about his ex-girlfriend actress Elisha Cuthbert and got bum-rushed from Dallas to New York for his dirty play and filthier mouth--has never fit squarely into any mold. Supporting same-sex marriage in the macho world of professional sports is another twist in his colorful image.
"I treat everyone the way that I expect to be treated, and that includes marriage," said Avery.
It would have been easier for Avery to stump for other popular, cut-and-dry social issues like safe-sex or drug use, but he took a position that even the most ardent Avery fans might not accept.
The tough guy is promoting an issue that no other New York pro-athlete has publicly talked about--never mind openly supported--and Avery is getting roundly applauded by gay and lesbian groups around the country. But Avery's stand is not coming with out it's detractors.
Avery's view drew a barrage of critical tweets from hockey agent Todd Reynolds. The vice-president of the Ontario-based Uptown Sports Management company represents about 10 NHL players including Nashville Predators Mike Fisher--husband of singer Carrie Underwood--called Avery's appearance in the ad "wrong."
"I'm very sad to read Sean Avery's misguided support of same-gender marriage, legal or not, it will always be wrong," said Reynolds. " I believe in voicing your opinion and not being part of the silent majority. If Sean Avery, or another player, can comment on one side of the discussion, then I'm in hockey 24/7, why can't I comment on it as well?"
Other agents and players were more acceptable of Avery's stance.
Phoenix Coyotes winger Paul Bissonette tweeted, " I agree with Sean Avery and his comments on same-sex marriage..If 2 people are happy together let them be happy."
Agent Scott Norton told the New York Daily News, "I'm shocked that an agency would come out and have those views publicly, when you're speaking not only for yourself and your employees, but the people you represent and the sport you represent."
The potty-mouthed Avery might be the last person anyone would consider politically correct, but his support may be louder than a cross-check to the boards.
In the world of professional men's sports, homosexuality is still a forbidden topic. It is one of the last major barriers waiting to be knocked down. The F-word hangs like a scarlet letter in every locker room and, even in the heat of a game, the utterance could have dire consequences. Look at the huge fine levied on Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant for mouthing the word on national TV two weeks ago.
No star-athlete from a major sport has ever come out. Only a few lesser-knowns have come out after their playing days are over.
Without Avery, this ad would have probably been lost in the glut of public service announcements. Maybe the most unlikely of spoke persons, a pro hockey player, will give gay-marriage the high-profile it never would have received by going to a new audience who normally care more about skating rinks than wedding rings.
Avery might seem like an odd choice to appear in the video, along with former-President Bill Clinton, New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg and actors Julianne Moore and Sam Waterston, which advocates gay marriage.
"I treat everyone the way that I expect to be treated, and that includes marriage," said Avery.
It would have been easier for Avery to stump for other popular, cut-and-dry social issues like safe-sex or drug use, but he took a position that even the most ardent Avery fans might not accept.
The tough guy is promoting an issue that no other New York pro-athlete has publicly talked about--never mind openly supported--and Avery is getting roundly applauded by gay and lesbian groups around the country. But Avery's stand is not coming with out it's detractors.
Avery's view drew a barrage of critical tweets from hockey agent Todd Reynolds. The vice-president of the Ontario-based Uptown Sports Management company represents about 10 NHL players including Nashville Predators Mike Fisher--husband of singer Carrie Underwood--called Avery's appearance in the ad "wrong."
"I'm very sad to read Sean Avery's misguided support of same-gender marriage, legal or not, it will always be wrong," said Reynolds. " I believe in voicing your opinion and not being part of the silent majority. If Sean Avery, or another player, can comment on one side of the discussion, then I'm in hockey 24/7, why can't I comment on it as well?"
Other agents and players were more acceptable of Avery's stance.
Phoenix Coyotes winger Paul Bissonette tweeted, " I agree with Sean Avery and his comments on same-sex marriage..If 2 people are happy together let them be happy."
Agent Scott Norton told the New York Daily News, "I'm shocked that an agency would come out and have those views publicly, when you're speaking not only for yourself and your employees, but the people you represent and the sport you represent."
The potty-mouthed Avery might be the last person anyone would consider politically correct, but his support may be louder than a cross-check to the boards.
In the world of professional men's sports, homosexuality is still a forbidden topic. It is one of the last major barriers waiting to be knocked down. The F-word hangs like a scarlet letter in every locker room and, even in the heat of a game, the utterance could have dire consequences. Look at the huge fine levied on Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant for mouthing the word on national TV two weeks ago.
No star-athlete from a major sport has ever come out. Only a few lesser-knowns have come out after their playing days are over.
Without Avery, this ad would have probably been lost in the glut of public service announcements. Maybe the most unlikely of spoke persons, a pro hockey player, will give gay-marriage the high-profile it never would have received by going to a new audience who normally care more about skating rinks than wedding rings.
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