Welcome Stan Smyl to the THG Hall of Fame
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 ส.ค. 2024
- Honestly, this was one of the hardest working players I ever saw in a Canucks uniform.
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Wow, I never expected this!
(Shannon told me to act surprised)
Smyl, to Hlinka...to Snepsts... Bossy scores!!
This video is very close to my heart. I had seasons tickets for the "dynasty years" when they went to the Memorial Cup final four straight years. My very first Bruins game was also Stanleys. Over the course of those years we saw some great hockey, a whole bunch of brawls and a million or so fights. Queens Park Arena was packed and the atmosphere was electric. Here's a little bit of the "action" at the rink. Around the :45 second mark the Billings goalie is trying to get Dave Orleski off of the Billings player, the action shifts for a few seconds to the fight in the corner and then around the 1:10 mark you'll see a pair of gloves a helmet and a face mask fly into the scene, when the camera cuts back Stanley is just attacking the goalie. When the linesmen got Smyl off of the goalie and into the penalty box, he spent the rest of the brawl observing from the box. I'm not sure if it's true or not but I heard that Ernie McLean had told Stanley to get the goalie but not to get suspended because it was his draft year. That was the wildest brawl we ever saw in that arena. th-cam.com/video/ymjsxlfPFog/w-d-xo.html
Stan's dad lives across the street from me-when he comes to visit his pops always just a regular nice guy but was a fierce competitor when he played-made up for his lack of size in so many ways-was a great captain and leader for the nuks....
Shannon! Please do a full Hockey Guy Hall of Fame video. I wanna see all the players who are in there, these are the best videos.
6 more weeks of hockey, Shannon saw his shadow
Loved this and love the whole idea of the THG hall of fame. Such a great way to learn about hockey history and players I may not have paid attention to growing up. Thank you!
The flying V did inspire fear, and drove grown men to tears. Just not in the way intended. I must admit I think when you see them on the ice with the full kit they actually look really good. (As an Oiler fan with the tango jerseys I'm used to loud colours) 😊
There's an article from The Montreal Gazette published September 16th 1982 about him becoming captain - so he was named prior to the 82/83 season :)
Wow! I can’t believe he got inducted... such a surprise to see such a talented player. You know, for a while I didn’t think it would happen. Glad Shannon finally did it.
Why bother commenting, if you're just going to be childish?
Zen Jenga what’s the point of being rude/ condescending to someone over a silly comment? This channel is a fun place to interact with others and it’s a shame when someone like yourself comes to ruin that experience for others.
Your original comment read like sarcasm. Dumb ass.
8 straight seasons with 20 or more goals. Pretty awesome actually.
Damn Straight..!
And 100 P/Mins. Ha Ha Ha!
Go Steamer Go!
As a Flames fan, we absolutely remember and respect Stan Smyl
I liked the Canucks from the early 70s thru the 80s. Smyl was underrated. Favorite players were Denis Ververgeart and Toni Tanti. It was tough trying to see Canucks games in the east.
Beauty!
Glad comments are turned on to say so. 👍
When I see Five Guys coming my way it's usually on my SkipTheDishes app
You should do a Trevor Linden video because he was captain Canuck in the '90s
...and then some!
Thank you for keeping us entertained while the NHL postpones their games for tonight/tomorrow!
Tanks for your passion...s of today the NHL lost me as a fan...Smyl was the good old days...Gradin, Snepts, Fraser, Hanlon
Could you do a career video on Ryan Smyth?
came here to see if there were comments from the previous video lol
When I think of Stan Smyl, I think of Mike Vernon's amazing glove hand save on him.
The "V" rules-next to the Kenora(Rat Portage) Thistles and the Quebec Nordiques it's my fave Jersey!!!
Smyl also scored the only goal I've ever seen, when both teams cringed over where the shot hit the goalie. I know they were playing Calgary; Gradin made a perfect pass to Smyl, who wound up a hard slapper coming down the wing. It hit the Flame goalie right in the...groin, lifted him up and back into the net. Players on both teams reacted about the same. Smyl was actually the first player to see if the goalie was ok.
Smyl has been my favorite player since his sophomore year in the NHL.
You didn't mention that he has been a staple in the drafting and development of the Canucks since he retired until now, definitely has Vancouver in his blood
What! A Stan Smyl video! I am shocked! I did not anticipate this video coming, especially after your video from earlier today.
Absolute Legend
Vancouver spearheaded the break to give markstrom a day off. Just saying.
Lol boys couldve really use a day off especially marky
Our boy Hughes has been looking tired this series. This will only help him. A couple day break also buys time for Myers to get back into the lineup
I'm a fan of Fribourg Gottéron in Switzerland - the way we retire our numbers is exactly the same. Without a trophy for 80 years... :'(
5:23 Shadow the cat
Also being a Vancouver kid born in 1972 I conversely became an Islanders fan in 1982. Mainly due to hockey cards I thought the Islanders had the best jerseys and Bossy the best player. The kids in my neighbourhood weren't too happy when the Isles swept the Canucks in the 1982 finals. I was a quasi Canucks fan when they drafted Bure and was a fan until the Messier era and the whole giving him the #11 jersey fiasco while neither himself nor the team consulting the Maki family did it for me. From then on I was just a Bure fan. Once you lose emotional investment in following a franchise then you're done as a fan. Good for Canucks fans that have stuck through all the horrible seasons and devastating Stanley Cup loses. Hopefully they get lucky this year.
I saw him play on TV only.
Great to see that Smyl and Ronning have made the hall. At 5'5 its easy to know that if I were to try to pull of what they did you would have to work that much harder. I just hope Gionta gets in soon! I wish they would bring back score too. Upper deck is gonna make me go broke.
Missed Cliff Ronning’s induction: link please?
@@capt.danieldavidson6291 th-cam.com/video/RhIIpK35A80/w-d-xo.html
Surprised you didn't make a video on Stan Smyl earlier. Was a complete player for the Vancouver Canucks during their leanest years. Thankfully Mike Vernon stoned him Game 7 in overtime and totally kept him pointless in 1989.
Was the hardest hitter in the league. As a Kings fan I know that this guy was real hard to play against.
One of only 2 NHL players to simultaneously lead their team in both goals and PIMS. Coincidentally, Tiger was the other.
thank you thg need hockey today
The Jersey Reminds me of Glenn Hanlon
I still haven't decided if I like that jersey. Part of me wants to like it because it's so unique but another part of me thinks ehhh..
Never cared for it myself. I remember that at the time the Office hired a Psych and concluded that it would make the viewers (opposing teams) anxious..? I could be wrong, but that’s what I seem to remember..?
It's one of the jerseys I liked on the ice more than when I see fans wear it.
It works better with the whole uniform, it might be weird looking but it actually looked great on the TV. No more garish than the LA Kings all gold style of the time.
I still have un-opened boxes of those score cards, same year too lol
I might have missed this but you should have a space on the wall for the “THGHHF”
No one would call a hockey sweater a "jersey" back then. NO ONE.
Always appreciate a history lesson on the team we love.
Congrats to Stan. Great vid. Brought back memories of my beloved Dead Wings, I mean Red Wings. Love the Harold Snepsts shout-out, too.
My favorite player ever! Back in the day, the Canucks were too expensive, but the New West Bruins were a cheap alternative ticket. This was back in the Barry Beck, Ron Greschner years, and Smyl was a rookie on a very good, very rough team. Easy to cheer for because he was such a small player, and fit into their style perfectly. His nickname back then was Machine Gun Smyl...every time he scored, he'd race to centre ice, turn and speed in on goal with his stick reversed like a gun, and "shoot" the opposing goalie! Then there was a brawl...every time!! I loved the guy, and was thrilled when the Canucks drafted him.
Smyl was a great leader, with a horrible team around him. Yet he just kept on leading and doing his thing, no matter what, with 0 complaints. Then when he retired, Stan's "C" goes to Trevor Linden. If Stan Smyl was Captain Canuck, Trevor Linden was Captain Canuck II. He picked up right where the Steamer left off and played a very similar style of game, just with a lot more size and a bit more talent and a vastly superior team backing him up.
Lets go Sheffield Steelers desu
That design does inspire fear in me.
Up next Harold Snepsts....
The logo looks like a sliding pizza :-)
Hey guys, the NHL cured "racism" by cancelling hockey! Thank goodness!!
So I want to see all the millionaires let say from San Jose Sharks to move to East Palo Alto or Oakland.
Kinda reminds me of Elias
GORDON BOMBAY: *Flying V!*
THG, I only get one day off a week with the two jobs I work. The only thing I want to do is watch sports to help me relax. This whole thing... I don't want to watch hockey, basketball, and or anything now. I feel empty.
When this pandemic blows over, I am going to take the family to visit THG Hall of Fame.
Need the link for Opening Hours and Admission prices.
Will you offer guided tours or is it free to roam?
Ha sounds like a good idea! I've always dreamed about a Roman parthenon for a Senators hall of fame (big time Sens fan here)
Why were the comments closed on the canceled video?
I am tired of having to police a bunch of hateful and horrible comments all day.
The Hockey Guy it’s not gonna be a regular thing right?
Roland Leblanc it’s because there are unfortunately tons of hockey fans who hate the idea of the NHL standing for BLM and so those hateful people tend to make themselves known in the comment sections of those kind of videos. See the NHLs video a couple weeks ago when the oilers and Blackhawks did a pregame ceremony for George Floyd for reference. It was bombed with dislikes and hateful comments
@@penknight8532 So you want this one closed too? Because that's what this nonsense will get us.
@@defaultuser1447 free and rational thoughts wil lead to censorship, its sad but for the respect of thg i will not go further with this..
I became a Canucks fan because of Stan Smyl. He was Mr. Canucks and my favorite Canuck until Linden comes along.
Hi cats
I started watching hockey the year after Smyl retired.
Lol
You will never see another more loyal team or club member! Period.
You can talk about guys like Sakic and Yzerman or whoever but they all had really good organizations that wanted to win.
Steamer never complained, he just went out and played the game the way it was supposed to be played, honest and hard.
Glad that a channel that was appreciated for the truth and respect given to players and teams has turned into a political platform within the comments section. I used to value this channel due to ESPN’s lack of hockey coverage, but to see the comments and reactions from people is extremely disheartening. I originally wanted to comment this on the “No Hockey Tonight” video, but comments were disabled.
The amount of irrational vitriol I have seen today here and on Facebook has been really disturbing.
Way too many right wing.edgelords, flat earthers, and purposefully politically incorrect morons lately....
Right on, Shanny! Kudos to you for putting “The Steamer” in THGHOF..!
I always thought that he got the nickname later in his career when he was older and breathing a little heavier while still maintaining his character playing style?
BTW: How many Canucks Captains do you have in your HoF? Names?
Great tribute to one of the All Time Best Canucks!
Thanks!
It looks like a safety vest. ty
I’ve never liked mixing politics and hockey. So if the NHL feels that’s what they’re going to do, they can do it without me. No skin off my ass. Watching hockey is purely entertainment that can be replaced with anything.
Not an airport. No need to announce your departure 👋
@@Anmolorb No need to hear your opinion on the subject either, yet you decided to comment. So shut your mouth.
@@drMattZappa Black people assaulted and killed? Oh, you mean the child sex offender who was reaching for a weapon and got shot? That guy? Yeah, my heart is bleeding for him.
100% agreed. The NHL decided to postpone games today for a child sex offender who wanted to murder police officers. Absolutely DISGUSTING and I am finished with this league forever.
@@drMattZappa They tried to taser him and he shook it off, went to his car and said he was getting his gun. Easy for YOU to say "Cops should have done this and that!" and what makes you think race had ANYTHING to do with his shooting? Whites are shot more by a 2 to 1 ratio by cops. Did you know that? Nope, because you just listen to the mainstream media narrative instead of looking into things for yourself. That's why we have a bunch of idiots right now wearing face diapers on their mouth.
Hello Shannon I recently stumbled upon your Channel a couple of months ago. I think you have really great content. I must say that your video saying hockey is canceled tonight was a little tone deaf. As an African American who supports your Channel and loves hockey I was a little disappointed that you not make one mention about what's going on with the NHL and the reasoning behind there not being any hockey played Thursday and Friday. I did notice that your comments were turned off on that video because you wanted to avoid people like myself calling you out. I feel it would have took you 30 seconds to make a mention on why the games were canceled and use your platform with thousands of subscribers who watch your videos to show some sort of acknowledgement. I will still watch your videos and show support because I think you really have great Insight on the NHL... much love
No, I turned off the comments because of the horrible nature of those comments. I didn't get into the reasons because I already discussed that this morning in the preview video. I support equality and encouraged those who want change to go out and get involved.
@@TheHockeyGuy I respect your response Shannon and agree with it as well.. my apologies if I came at you the wrong way. I am still very much a fan of yours.
No it's fine. I need to get an interview set up. I am working on it, but nothing to report yet.
Mcarthy got hurt just before the 82 playoffs started so Smyl got the captaincy.
And he was pissed he never got it back.
I don't care so much if they lose, only if they try.
Only fights against Chi players, that I found, was Behn Wilson1984) 6'3"
Rich Preston(80)6'
Doug hicks(79)6'
The time would line up.
@@TheHockeyGuy for a guy who was 5'9" he would fight anything
Back in the day 6'"1 was a big guy
He fought alot of 6'3"- 6'6" guys and tough fighters
Lupine 6'6"- tough, kyte 6'5"- not a fighter, Dave Semenko 6'3"- tough, feared fighter, Bennet Wolf 6'3", Carol Vadnis 6'1" tough as nails,steve Durbuno 6'1" - highly feared fighter, Steve Dykstra 6'3" , Steve Payne 6'3" , Mike Milbury 6'2" hard mean fighter,Jim Korn 6'4" top fighter
Also top fighters Tiger Williams (2), wendel Clarke
Like a wolverine🦡vs a bear🐻
Hey man, the V is cool. I loved it.
When is THG dropping the Craig Coxe career retrospective?
I never really understand why you always make fun of that jersey. they ar by far the most original and best looking sweaters the nhl has ever produced. Its up there with the Whalers, Nordiques and the royal blue kings as the best looking ones ever.
I really think the Canucks need to give you some preferential treatment and get you the Adidas version of that jersey (they made one didn't they?)
The ones they modified in the mid 80s (the Petri Skriko era) - the spaghetti crest on front w/the V piping on the shoulder were a little better.
Those jerseys belong on a jockey.
Not even being disrespectful here but I have never heard of this guy.
Smyl played a pivotal part in that he helped Frodo and Sam get to Mount Doom.
... Couldn't have done it without him. He deserves your respect!
Same
Not surprised. Stan Smyl played back when the Canucks where the doormat of the then Smythe Division, mostly alternating with Winnipeg, or LA on who would miss the Playoffs that year. Typical standings in the Smythe of the 80s would be Edmonton so far out in first they're in another league, Calgary in 2nd, often with enough points that were they in any other division, they would have been in 1st, 3rd alternating between LA and Winnipeg, 4th alternating between LA, Winnipeg and sometimes the Canucks, and last mostly Canucks, but occasionally Winnipeg or LA on the rare years the Canucks finished 4th.
So not surprised anyone but a long time, hard core Canucks fan would have heard of The Steamer.
But he was helping in getting the Hobbits to Mt Doom, so there is that going for him.
Doctor Jones lmaooo
@@CoconutsGlow I just noticed your name. You just put that Aqua song of the same name in my head.
Dr Jones, Dr Jones, calling Dr Jones, Wake up now. (Get up now)
Next up PETTERSSON
I had my most popular comment ever on youtube on your game cancelation video and you disabled comments so i cant enjoy it. Thank you very much.
If I make 100 dummy accounts and upvote this one, does that help?
@@TheHockeyGuy 450 accounts
I would run out of names.
@@TheHockeyGuy you created this turdburger now eat it
THG has responsibilities. Give him some space on this one, and enjoy what he brings to the game!
BTW: Why isn’t Shanny a Guest Panelist on HNIC?
I lost my V canucks jersey with #35 Broduer on it. I still think this was the best jersey in canucks history. I would love to see it brought back in blue/green or go back to the orange black n yellow. Im not a fan of the current golf club i mean hockey stick across chest. Nor spaghetti plate skate. The orca in the black yellow n orange would be awesome but wouldn't meet the citys wet n damp feel.
On behalf of Kelly Hrudey, the rest of the Kings and their fans you’re welcome for that lone 89/90 goal! 🥅
The team is huge in effort these days except on first games of playoff rounds.
How could I forget Bobby Lalonde??
Stand Smyl 50/50 buy him a beer draw? THG and Stans favorite charities get $
Just saying.
3:37 lol
Why were comments turned off on your last video?
I got tired of babysitting.
I've just watched a bit of your vintage. Justifying why Petey maybe wasn't the right pick. No knock but it does show the "who the f... Knows" truth. If you are 18 and talented, I think it's character, not skill. Nucks have been spoiled by character last couple years. Go Nucks
Glen Sather tried to get Smyl a few times
I loved all the ‘71 Bruins except Glen Sather.
Whose idea was it that bright yellow and red/orange was appropriate for instilling fear? Poor choice, maybe black, dark blue, dark green or something would've been better.
I can wear that jersey for Halloween and it would go so well. This and the Burger King jersey are the most hideous of all time.
Boycott sports.
Boycott right wing edgelords from all comment sections.
@@Skiptracer1981 the fascism is strong with you.
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