https://larry-fisher.com/2014/05/02/where-are-they-now-a-complete-list-of-nhlers-playing-overseas/https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/mike-danton.jpgMike DantonBarbora Reichová/isport.blesk.cz Mike Danton became a household name a decade ago, though not for his on-ice accomplishments. A St. Louis Blues forward back then, Danton was caught in a botched murder-for-hire plot involving his former agent David Frost and wound up spending more than 5 years in prison before being released in 2009. Yet, he finds himself on this list as a reclamation project on the ice, having spent the last three seasons bouncing around Europe after two years of CIS university hockey in Canada. Danton is a fascinating story all around and his 2013-14 campaign was certainly off the beaten path with stints in Kazakhstan, Poland and Romania after prior stops in Slovakia and Austria. The well-travelled 33-year-old is getting to see the world through sport and good on him — not to mention he's scoring more than a point-per-game wherever he goes.https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/alexei-kovalev.jpgAlexei KovalevChristoph Perren<a href="http://www.hockeyfans.ch">/ http://www.hockeyfans.ch</a> Yes, that's who you think it is — former NHL star Alexei Kovalev. Believe it or not, the 41-year-old spent this past season terrorizing netminders in Switzerland's tier-2 league, racking up 22 goals and 52 points in 44 regular-season games followed by 7 goals and 17 points in 15 playoff games en route to capturing the league title. (Update: Rumour had Kovalev set to play with Visp for a second season to help them defend their championship, but he has since decided to retire after a very impressive career.)https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/chris-mason.jpgEishockey RittenSport vs. Sterzing<a href="www.rittensport.it">www.rittensport.it</a> At the other end of the spectrum, goaltender Chris Mason's ship has likely sailed in terms of resuming his NHL career. Mason, who turned 38 in April, struggled with the Nashville Predators in the lockout-shortened 2013 campaign and was unable to land an NHL job this past season thus landing in Italy of all places. Ironically, Mason took Pogge's old job with Ritten Renon for 2013-14 and posted similar stellar statistics with a .927 save percentage and 2.18 GAA to Pogge's .925 and 2.37 the previous season. But Mason is a decade older than Pogge — almost to the day — so it's less likely that he'll parlay this success into another NHL stint. (Update: Mason helped lead his team to the Italian League Championship posting a sparking .951 save percentage to go with a 1.86 goals against average in 17 playoff games. Mason then signed with the Augsbruger Panther of the DEL - Germany's top league for the 2014-15 season.)https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/cal-oreilly.jpgCal O'Reillyhttp://gazetteduhockey.com Cal O'Reilly, the older brother of Colorado Avalanche forward Ryan O'Reilly, is also trying to find his way back to the NHL and appears one step closer than most on this list, having finished the 2013-14 season with the AHL's Utica Comets, the farm team of the Vancouver Canucks. But it was a whirlwind year for the elder O'Reilly, who also toiled briefly for a KHL farm team in Russia's developmental league, the VHL. O'Reilly posted 4 points in 3 VHL games and 1 point in 14 KHL games before returning to North America and recording an impressive 43 points in 51 AHL games. He'll be 28 years old next season, but it's not out of the realm of possibility that O'Reilly could be invited to an NHL training camp this fall.https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/stefan-meyer.jpegStefan Meyer<a href="http://www.sheffieldsteelersihc.co.uk/">Sheffield Steelers Official Website</A> Stefan Meyer also appeared to have decent potential coming out of junior as a former second-round pick of the Florida Panthers, but for whatever reason(s) he failed to stick with Florida or the Calgary Flames, and ended up heading overseas at a fairly young age. Now 28, Meyer has spent the last three seasons in three different European leagues. In 2013-14, Meyer played for the Sheffield Steelers in England, finishing second in team scoring with 28 goals and 54 points in 57 games. Like Pogge, Meyer could still seemingly find his way back across the pond, but he would need to take a step up in competition to get the attention of NHL teams at this point. (Update: As a free agent Meyer has got various offers from EIHL teams and other European teams, but there has been no new of him officially signing anywhere. )https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/justin-pogge.jpgJustin PoggePIC-AGENCY SWEDEN/nwt.se The Toronto Maple Leafs had high hopes for Justin Pogge back in the day, but the former world-junior standout for Canada never panned out in the NHL, merely getting a shot of expresso rather than a cup of coffee. Seen here allowing a goal this past season in the SWE-1 — Sweden second division — Pogge has enjoyed two solid campaigns since heading overseas. With Bofors IK in 2013-14, Pogge finished with a .920 save percentage and 2.16 goals-against average. He's just turned 28 and has that NHL size at 6-foot-3, so if he can keep climbing the ranks in Europe, there's a slight chance an NHL team could come calling again. (Update: Pogge will play next season in Sweden's top league the SHL with Farjestad, who he's signed with through 2015-16. If he plays out that contract and has two strong season in Sweden's top league and NHL tryout could be very likely, and would likely leave a couple jaws hitting the floor that he worked his way back.)https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/jozef-stumpel.jpgJozef Stumpel<a href="http://msport.aktuality.sk">http://msport.aktuality.sk</a> Jozef Stumpel is pretty much the biggest name going in the Slovak Extraliga, where the 41-year-old's star has never shone brighter. Stumpel is coming off his best season since leaving the NHL in 2008, having put up 16 goals and 67 points in 54 games for his hometown club, HK Nitra, in 2013-14. (Update: Stumpel is still currently a Free Agent, his offensive numbers suggest an NHL return could be possible, time will tell.)https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/marek-malik.jpgMarek MalikErste Bank/EHL/www.eishockey.at Marek Malik, who scored an unforgettable between-the-legs, game-winning shootout goal with the New York Rangers to highlight his NHL career, has since taken his talents to Austria. In his fifth season overseas, the stay-at-home defender landed with Innsbruck HC in 2013-14 where the soon-to-be 39-year-old finished with 4 goals and 18 points in 47 games. (Update: Malik retired at the end of the season)https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/petr-nedved.jpgPetr Nedved<a href="www.hcbilitygri.cz">www.hcbilitygri.cz</a> Another ageless wonder, 42-year-old Petr Nedved resurfaced in North American headlines this winter when it was announced he would be representing the Czech Republic at the Sochi Olympics despite being seven seasons removed from his NHL finale. Turns out, Nedved never retired and has remained an offensive threat over the years — eclipsing a point-per-game pace in each of the last four seasons for Liberec Bili Tygri HC of the Czech Extraliga. That includes 19 goals and 50 points in 49 games during the 2013-14 campaign, to go along with 1 assist in 5 games at the Olympics. (Update: Nedved decided to hang them up after a very productive final season.)https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/michael-nylander.jpgMichael NylanderTT Nyhetsbyrån/ <a href="http://www.webbsporten.se">http://www.webbsporten.se</a> Much like Sami Kapanen in Finland, Michael Nylander is well past his prime in Sweden at 41 years old, but the latter was also still an active player in 2013-14. Nylander's career came full circle this past season, suiting up for 8 games with AIK of the SweHL — formerly the Swedish Elite League. It's the same club that Nylander got his professional start with back in 1991, and this may have been his swan song, considering he only managed 1 assist in this short stint. He also played 25 games in Sweden's second division, recording 3 goals and 9 points. Nylander shares the second-generation potential with Kapanen as well, with his son, William Nylander, being the second-ranked European skater for this year's NHL draft behind the aforementioned Kasperi Kapanen.2014-08-01T09:24:54+00:00monthlyhttps://larry-fisher.com/cog/https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/center-of-gravity-2014_kelowna-bc_purple-nurple_kelowna-frozen-yogurt.jpgCenter-of-Gravity-2014_Kelowna-BC_Purple-Nurple_Kelowna-Frozen-Yogurthttps://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/rachelle-thomas-block-2.jpgRachelle Thomas block 2https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/tammy-thomas-hit.jpgTammy Thomas hithttps://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/tammy-thomas-bump.jpgTammy Thomas bumphttps://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/rachelle-thomas-kill.jpgRachelle Thomas killhttps://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/tammy-thomas-serve.jpgTammy Thomas servehttps://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/kevin-henshaw.jpgKevin Henshawhttps://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/erik-schroeder.jpgErik Schroederhttps://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/mike-ennen-4.jpgMike Ennen 4https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/nick-dorsey-2.jpgNick Dorsey 22014-07-30T18:56:00+00:00weekly0.6https://larry-fisher.com/portfolio/https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/lazar-feature-spill-03-31-14.jpgLazar Feature Spill 03-31-14https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/lazar-feature-03-31-14.jpgLazar Feature 03-31-14https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/oly-heatley-break-02-16-14.jpgOly Heatley Break 02-16-14https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/reinhart-feature-12-09-131.jpgReinhart Feature 12-09-13https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/reinhart-feature-12-09-13.jpgReinhart Feature 12-09-13https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/reinhart-gamer-12-08-13.jpgReinhart Gamer 12-08-13https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/oilers-column-11-15-13.jpgOilers Column 11-15-13https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/11-04-13-papp-juniors.jpg11-04-13 Papp Juniorshttps://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/goulbourne-feature-03-22-13.jpgGoulbourne Feature 03-22-13https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/goulbourne-feature-2-03-22-13.jpgGoulbourne Feature 2 03-22-132014-07-29T09:21:18+00:00weekly0.6https://larry-fisher.com/2014/06/15/guessing-game-2014-nhl-mock-draft/https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/ryan-macinnis.jpgRyan MacInnisRyan MacInnishttps://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/thatcher-demko.jpgThatcher DemkoThatcher Demkohttps://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/josh-ho-sang.jpgJosh Ho-SangJosh Ho-Sanghttps://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/ottawa-senators-square-logo.jpgOttawa Senators square logohttps://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/anders-lee.jpgAnders LeeAnders Leehttps://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/travis-hamonic.jpgTravis HamonicTravis Hamonichttps://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/new-jersey-devils-square-logo.jpgNew Jersey Devils square logohttps://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/david-pastrnak.jpgDavid PastrnakDavid Pastrnakhttps://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/los-angeles-kings-square-logo.jpgLos Angeles Kings square logohttps://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/conner-bleackley.jpgConner BleackleyConner Bleackley2017-03-22T17:06:01+00:00monthlyhttps://larry-fisher.com/2014/04/16/nhl-playoff-predictions-ducks-destined-to-hoist-stanley-cup/https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/selanne-cup.jpegSelanne CupReuters Teemu Selanne and the Anaheim Ducks last captured the Stanley Cup in 2007. With this spring's playoffs serving as Selanne's swan song, having announced his intention to retire after the season, it seems fitting for the Finnish Flash to go out on top. That will be the case if guest blogger Jesse Gill's playoff predictions come to fruition.2014-04-16T19:50:36+00:00monthlyhttps://larry-fisher.com/2014/03/06/trade-deadline-predictions-go-bust-blow-up-in-my-face/https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/ryan-kesler1.pngRyan KeslerGetty Images Vancouver Canucks forward Ryan Kesler emerged worse for wear from this scrap with Andrew Ladd, then of the Chicago Blackhawks, during NHL action back on Jan. 23, 2010. Ladd has since been traded to the Winnipeg Jets, where he is now captain, while Kesler remains with Canucks despite reportedly requesting to be dealt out of Vancouver prior to Wednesday’s NHL trade deadline. I predicted Kesler to end up in Philadelphia as part of the deadline’s biggest blockbuster, but that was far from my only blunder.2014-03-07T18:46:18+00:00monthlyhttps://larry-fisher.com/2014/03/06/trade-deadline-a-buyers-market-but-no-great-big-spenders/https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/martin-st-louis-2.jpgMartin St. Louis 2Bruce Bennett/Getty Images Martin St. Louis of the New York Rangers takes the ice for warm-ups prior to making his Rangers debut against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday night. St. Louis was acquired from the Tampa Bay Lightning for Ryan Callahan and two draft packs earlier Wednesday ahead of the NHL's trade deadline.https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/martin-st-louis.jpgMartin St. LouisBruce Bennett/Getty Images Martin St. Louis of the New York Rangers follows through on a shot during warm-ups prior to making his Rangers debut against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday night. St. Louis was acquired from the Tampa Bay Lightning for Ryan Callahan and two draft packs earlier Wednesday ahead of the NHL's trade deadline.2014-03-06T02:42:44+00:00monthlyhttps://larry-fisher.com/2014/03/04/blast-from-the-past-revisiting-the-1980-trade-deadline/https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/butch-goring-action.jpgButch Goring ActionPhoto from www.greatesthockeylegends.com Dubbed the trade that all deadline deals are measured against, the New York Islanders added a key piece to their budding dynasty by acquiring Butch Goring from the Los Angeles Kings for Billy Harris and Dave Lewis on March 10, 1980.https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/jim-corsi.jpgJim CorsiJim Corsihttps://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/don-murdoch.jpgDon MurdochDon Murdochhttps://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/ron-low.jpgRon LowRon Lowhttps://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/phil-housley.jpgPhil HousleyPhil Housleyhttps://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/butch-goring.jpgButch GoringButch Goring2014-03-04T11:37:51+00:00monthlyhttps://larry-fisher.com/2014/03/04/looking-back-on-last-years-trade-deadline-winners-and-losers/https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/jarome-iginla-2.jpgNew York Islanders v Pittsburgh PenguinsGregory Shamus/Getty Images Jarome Iginla was one of the biggest names on the move at last year's trade deadline, joining the Pittsburgh Penguins from the Calgary Flames for two forward prospects and a first-round pick that turned into Morgan Klimchuk.https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/jeff-deslauriers.jpegJeff DeslauriersJeff Deslauriershttps://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/steve-sullivan.jpegSteve SullivanSteve Sullivanhttps://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/matthew-lombardi.jpegMatthew LombardiMatthew Lombardihttps://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/wade-redden.pngWade ReddenWade Reddenhttps://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/ryan-obyrne.jpgColorado Avalanche 2012-2013 headshotsRyan O'Byrnehttps://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/blake-comeau.jpgBlake ComeauBlake Comeauhttps://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/jason-pominville.jpgJason PominvilleJason Pominvillehttps://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/marian-gaborik.jpgMarian GaborikMarian Gaborikhttps://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/steve-mason.jpgSteve MasonSteve Mason2014-03-04T18:14:34+00:00monthlyhttps://larry-fisher.com/2014/03/02/damned-if-they-do-damned-if-they-dont-oilers-outlook-on-trade-deadline/https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/craig-mactavish-2.jpgCraig MacTavish 2JASON FRANSON/The Associated Press Edmonton Oilers general manager Craig MacTavish could be a busy man leading up to Wednesday’s trade deadline with the potential to move a handful of players, including Ales Hemsky, Nick Schultz, Ryan Smyth, Ryan Jones and Ilya Bryzgalov, among others.https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/ilya-bryzgalov.jpgIlya BryzgalovIlya Bryzgalovhttps://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/ryan-jones.jpgRyan JonesRyan Joneshttps://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/nick-schultz.jpgNick SchultzNick Schultzhttps://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/craig-mactavish.jpgCraig MacTavishIan Kucerak/Edmonton Sun Edmonton Oilers general manager Craig MacTavish could be a busy man leading up to Wednesday's trade deadline with the potential to move a handful of players, including Ales Hemsky, Nick Schultz, Ryan Smyth, Ryan Jones and Ilya Bryzgalov, among others.2014-03-02T20:16:33+00:00monthlyhttps://larry-fisher.com/2014/03/01/trade-deadline-predictions-no-fewer-than-60-players-changing-teams/https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/trade-breakers.jpgTrade BreakersTSN.ca The TSN hockey insiders, from left, Bob McKenzie, Gord Miller and Darren Dreger will be a busy bunch over the next five days as their team will be counted on to break trades as they happen leading up to Wednesday's noon PT deadline.https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/trade-centre.jpgTrade Centrehttps://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/anton-belov.jpgAnton BelovAnton Belovhttps://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/chris-butler.jpgChris ButlerChris Butlerhttps://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/brad-boyes.jpgBrad BoyesBrad Boyeshttps://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/lee-stempniak.jpgLee StempniakLee Stempniakhttps://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/ryan-smyth.jpgRyan SmythRyan Smythhttps://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/mike-weaver.jpgMike WeaverMike Weaverhttps://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/martin-erat.jpgMartin EratMartin Erathttps://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/andrew-macdonald.jpgAndrew MacDonaldAndrew MacDonald2014-03-02T23:37:32+00:00monthlyhttps://larry-fisher.com/2014/02/27/rumours-heating-up-ahead-of-nhl-trade-deadline/https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/nucks-gillis.jpegNucks GillisThe Canadian Press Vancouver Canucks general manager Mike Gillis will have his hands full leading up to this year's trade deadline. For the first time in a long time, the Canucks aren't occupying a playoff spot at this point in the season and that has the rumour mill churning about who could be on the trade market. Defenceman Alex Edler was thought to be the main target, but now all the focus has shifted to Kesler.https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/thomas-vanek.jpgThomas VanekMike Stobe/Getty Images Thomas Vanek's stint with the New York Islanders could be short-lived. If he's not signed to an extension by next Wednesday morning, he'll likely be traded with the Islanders out of the playoff picture.https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/martin-st-louis.jpgMartin St. LouisChris O'Meara/Associated Press Tampa Bay Lightning captain Martin St. Louis and his boss, general manager Steve Yzerman, were all smiles during this pre-game ceremony. However, reports indicate their relationship soured when St. Louis was initially left off Team Canada's roster for the Sochi Olympics, for which Yzerman was also the architect. When Tampa teammate Steven Stamkos was ruled out (broken leg), St. Louis was tabbed to take his place and Canada went on to win gold, but reports persist that St. Louis wants to be traded — preferably to the New York Rangers — and he hasn't exactly denied those claims in declining to elaborate on his conversations with Yzerman regarding his future.https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/ryan-callahan.jpgRyan CallahanKevin Hoffman/USA Today Ryan Callahan is the New York Rangers' captain, but without a contract past this season and with negotiations going nowhere on that front, it appears Callahan could be going somewhere else sooner than later.https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/ryan-miller.jpgRyan MillerJonathan Kozub/Getty Images Goaltender Ryan Miller has spent his entire 11-year career as a member of the Buffalo Sabres, but he's a pending unrestricted free agent this summer and it may be time for a change of scenery.https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/nucks-kesler.jpgNucks KeslerThe Canadian Press Crazy rumours always fly around trade-deadline time. The latest? Ryan Kesler has requested a trade from the Vancouver Canucks, according to Louis Jean of TVA Sports. If true, and Jean has always been credible, then the Canucks have a franchise-altering decision to make possibly between now and next Wednesday, March 5. But Kesler is just one of many front-line players potentially available in what could be a busier than usual trading period.2014-02-27T09:12:08+00:00monthlyhttps://larry-fisher.com/2014/02/23/title-defended-sweden-no-match-for-canada-in-sochi/https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/canada-golden-again.jpgCanada Golden AgainJohn Lehmann/The Globe and Mail Team Canada players pose with their gold medals after defeating Sweden 3-0 in the championship game of the Winter Olympics on Sunday morning in Sochi, Russia. Canada went undefeated in six games, only allowing three goals against en route to repeating as Olympic champions.2014-02-23T23:47:48+00:00monthlyhttps://larry-fisher.com/2014/02/22/canada-edges-americans-1-0-will-play-for-gold-again/https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/oly-benn-goal.jpgOly Benn GoalMatt Slocum/The Associated Press Team Canada forward Benn Jamie (22) celebrates his goal against USA goaltender Jonathan Quick during the second period of their men's hockey semifinal at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Friday. Benn's goal stood up as the winner in Canada's 1-0 victory over the archrival Americans. Canada will next face Sweden for gold on Sunday morning — early morning, as in 4 a.m. PT — while the U.S. is left to play for bronze on Saturday against Finland, which fell 2-1 to Sweden.2014-02-22T06:41:21+00:00monthlyhttps://larry-fisher.com/2014/02/21/canada-vs-usa-part-deux-who-you-got/https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/oly-canada-women.jpg0221-oly-arthur-hockey2014-02-20T20:54:24+00:00monthlyhttps://larry-fisher.com/2014/02/19/canada-survives-latvia-scare-advances-to-semifinals-with-2-1-win/https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/oly-canada-latvia.jpgOly Canada LatviaAl Charest/Calgary Sun Not even this snow shower by Team Canada forward Corey Perry could rattle Latvia goaltender Kristers Gudlevskis during their quarter-final game at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Wednesday. Gudlevskis smothered this scoring chance before Perry could poke the puck past him and stopped 55 shots in total, but it wasn't enough for Latvia as Canada prevailed 2-1 on Shea Weber's go-ahead goal in the third period. With the win, defending Olympic champion Canada advanced to the semifinals — as expected — and will next face the archival United States on Friday in a rematch of the 2010 gold-medal game in Vancouver, which Canada won 3-2 in overtime.2014-02-19T20:20:24+00:00monthlyhttps://larry-fisher.com/2014/02/19/swiss-miss-canada-lands-latvia/https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/oly-latvia-masalskis.jpgOly Latvia MasalskisJulio Cortez/The Associated Press Latvia goaltender Edgars Masalskis snags a shot on goal by Switzerland in the second period of their qualification game at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Tuesday. Latvia won 3-1 in a stunning upset despite being outshot 33-22 as Masalskis turned in the performance of his lifetime.2014-02-19T06:01:45+00:00monthlyhttps://larry-fisher.com/2014/02/19/excuses-excuses-crosby-not-playing-up-to-expectations/https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/oly-crosby-faceoff.jpgOly Crosby FaceoffMark Humphrey/The Associated Press Team Canada centre Sidney Crosby (87) prepares for a face-off against Finland’s Jarkko Immonen during the first period of their preliminary-round game at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Sunday. Crosby recorded a power-play assist — only his second point of the tournament through three games — as Canada prevailed 2-1 in overtime. For Canada to repeat as Olympic champions, Sid the Kid is going to need to step up and make more of an offensive impact in the medal round, starting with Wednesday’s quarter-final against Latvia.2014-02-19T03:57:12+00:00monthlyhttps://larry-fisher.com/2014/02/17/games-within-the-games/https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/oly-crosby-selanne.jpg0217-oly-arthur-hockeyJean Levac/Postmedia News Team Canada captain Sidney Crosby, left, caught an earful from Finland counterpart Teemu Selanne during their preliminary-round finale at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Sunday. The exchange of words occurred shortly after Crosby drew a penalty against Finland during first-period action. Selanne sought out Crosby before the ensuing face-off and gave him a piece of his mind, whispering a few 'sweet nothings' his way, to which Crosby took offence as he made his way to the Canadian bench. Ever wonder what those conversations sound like without the commentator's filter? Guest blogger Dan Nadeau has a pretty good inkling and is willing to share his interpretations, having played junior hockey in Canada and semi-pro in both the United States and Europe.2014-02-17T19:41:20+00:00monthlyhttps://larry-fisher.com/2014/02/17/canada-edges-finland-2-1-in-overtime-in-140-characters-or-less/https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/oly-doughty.jpgOLY DoughtyMark Blinch/REUTERS Canada's Drew Doughty celebrates one of his two goals against Finland during the first period of their preliminary-round game at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. Doughty scored again in overtime — his fourth goal in three tournament games — as Canada won 2-1.2014-02-17T01:25:26+00:00monthlyhttps://larry-fisher.com/2014/02/15/great-goalie-debate-luongo-or-price-against-finland/https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/luongo-price.jpgLuongo PriceGetty Images/CBCSports.ca Carey Price, left, and Roberto Luongo are competing to be Canada's No. 1 goaltender at the Sochi Olympics. Who should start against Finland Have your say in the poll below.https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/oly-luongo.jpgOly LuongoPHIL NOBLE/Reuters Team Canada goaltender Roberto Luongo gloves down a shot in making one of his 23 saves against Austria during Friday's 6-0 shutout win in preliminary-round action at the 2014 Olympics in Sochi, Russia. Luongo's flawless showing might have been enough to cement him as Canada's starter against Finland on Sunday.https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/oly-price-2.jpgOly Price 2Streeter Lecka/Getty Images Team Canada goaltender Carey Price only allowed one goal in a 3-1 victory over Norway during Thursday's preliminary-round opener in Sochi, Russia. Price was also red-hot for the Montreal Canadiens heading into the NHL's Olympic break, but does that warrant starting ahead of incumbent Roberto Luongo, who helped Canada win gold in 2010? That answer should come sometime Saturday — courtesy head coach Mike Babcock — ahead of Sunday's showdown with Finland for first place in Group B.2014-02-15T13:15:05+00:00monthlyhttps://larry-fisher.com/2014/02/14/canada-blanks-austria-6-0-in-140-characters-or-less/https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/oly-luongo-celebrates-vs-austria.jpg0215-oly-arthur-hockeyJean Levac/Postmedia Olympic Team Fans celebrate Canada’s fourth goal against Austria as Roberto Luongo looks up at the video replay during second-period action of the men's hockey preliminary round held at the Bolshoy Ice Dome during the 2014 Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Friday. Luongo made 20 saves, including a handful of quality ones, in Canada's 6-0 shutout win that also featured a natural hat trick by Jeff Carter. Canada next faces Finland on Sunday in another 9 a.m. PT puck-drop.2014-02-15T08:40:51+00:00monthlyhttps://larry-fisher.com/2014/02/14/canada-defeats-norway-3-1-solid-or-shaky/https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/oly-weber-goal.jpgSochi Olympics Ice Hockey MenJulio Cortez/The Associated Press Team Canada defenceman Shea Weber, centre, celebrates with forwards Sidney Crosby, left, and Patrice Bergeron after scoring a goal against Norway during their round-robin game at the 2014 Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Thursday. Weber opened the scoring in the second period and Canada went on to win 3-1.2014-02-14T19:32:17+00:00monthlyhttps://larry-fisher.com/2014/02/14/another-prediction-americans-get-some-long-overdue-love-gold/https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/mark-payne-worked.jpgMark Payne workedMark Paynehttps://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/oly-usa-stastny.jpgSochi Olympics Ice Hockey MenMatt Slocum/The Associated Press Team USA forward Paul Stastny celebrates his goal as Slovakia goaltender Jaroslav Halak looks on during the second period of their round-robin game at the 2014 Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Thursday. The Americans opened with a 7-1 rout in the most impressive debut among the projected medal contenders. As reigning Olympic silver medallists, Team USA is hoping to top the podium this time around, and they have some people believing in their potential.2014-02-14T10:25:33+00:00monthlyhttps://larry-fisher.com/2014/02/13/canada-needs-gold-to-regain-no-1-ranking/https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dave-cunning.jpgDave CunningDave Cunninghttps://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/2010-gold-laugh.jpg2010 gold laughGetty Images Several members of Canada’s gold-medal-winning team share a laugh following the championship game at the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver. Many jokes have been made of this photo in the years since, without ever knowing what this group of Canadians found so funny in the moments after defeating the United States 3-2 in overtime. It seemed a fitting image to illustrate this blog, which brings light to the fact that Canada — even as defending champions — enters the 2014 Olympics in Sochi, Russia, ranked fifth in the IIHF World Rankings. Yeah, that’s worth a good chuckle.2014-02-13T10:05:18+00:00monthlyhttps://larry-fisher.com/2014/02/13/no-nhlers-no-more-gold-for-canada/https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/jared-waldo-worked.jpgJared Waldo workedJared Waldohttps://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/1994-canada-kariya.jpgKontos, Chris | Kariya, Paul | Schlegel, Brad2014-06-27T02:10:51+00:00monthlyhttps://larry-fisher.com/2014/02/13/why-olympic-womens-hockey-should-go-i-mean-stay/https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/jenna-wood-worked.jpgJenna Wood worked2014-02-13T02:42:52+00:00monthlyhttps://larry-fisher.com/2014/02/12/olympic-predictions-majority-concur-canada-will-be-crowned/https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/matt-gunn-worked.jpgMatt Gunn workedMatt Gunnhttps://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/scott-lepp-worked.jpgScott Lepp workedScott Lepphttps://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dan-nadeau-worked.jpgDan Nadeau workedDan Nadeauhttps://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/latvia.gifLatviahttps://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/slovenia.pngSloveniahttps://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/norway.jpegNorwayhttps://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/austria.pngAustriahttps://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/switzerland.pngSwitzerlandhttps://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/slovakia.pngSlovakiahttps://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/czech-republic.pngCzech Republic2014-02-12T19:49:17+00:00monthlyhttps://larry-fisher.com/2014/02/10/guaranteed-gold-for-canada-in-sochi/https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/2010-luongo-brodeur.jpg2010 Luongo BrodeurJonathan Hayward/The Canadian Press Team Canada goaltenders Roberto Luongo, right, and Martin Brodeur show off their gold medals after Luongo backstopped Canada to a 3-2 overtime win against the United States in the championship game of the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver. Luongo supplanted Brodeur as the starter in that tournament and is returning for the 2014 Olympics in Sochi, Russia, while Brodeur was left off this year's roster in favour of Carey Price and Mike Smith.https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/2010-crosby-celebration.jpg2010 Crosby CelebrationYuri Kadobnov /Getty Images Canadian forward Sidney Crosby, centre, celebrates with teammates Scott Niedermayer and Drew Doughty after Crosby scored in overtime against the United States to help Canada win gold in the men's hockey final on Feb. 28, 2010, in Vancouver. The 3-2 victory gave Canada its record 14th Olympic gold, with No. 15 on the horizon at this month's Winter Games in Sochi, Russia.https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/larry-fisher-tight-crop.jpgLarry Fisher tight cropLarry Fisherhttps://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/2010-gold-close-crop.jpg2010 gold close cropRyan Remiorz/The Canadian Press Get used to this scene, with Team Canada favoured to and, in my opinion, likely to repeat as Olympic champions this month in Sochi. Some of the names and faces have changed, but 11 returnees remain from the 2010 gold-medal winning team in Vancouver. Not back to defend their title, from this photo, are former captain Scott Niedermayer, assistants Jarome Iginla and Chris Pronger, plus Dan Boyle and Joe Thornton. In fact, only Sidney Crosby, Corey Perry and Rick Nash will be in the picture again when it comes time to pose with their hardware.2014-02-10T07:15:03+00:00monthlyhttps://larry-fisher.com/2014/02/09/why-canada-will-not-win-gold-in-sochi/https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/oly-steven-stamkos-2.jpgIHOCKEY-WORLD-BLR-CANJonathan Nackstrand/Getty Images Steven Stamkos, right, seen here representing Canada against Belarus in international competition, won't be making the trip to Sochi. The Tampa Bay Lightning sniper was not cleared by doctors as his attempted recovery from a broken leg fell just short and his spot on Canada's roster was awarded to Tampa Bay teammates Martin St. Louis. Stamkos will certainly be missed as he was expected to complement Sidney Crosby on the team's top scoring line.https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/oly-gretzky-jagr-handshake.jpgOLY Gretzky Jagr handshakeThe Associated Press/Kathy Willens Team Canada's Wayne Gretzky, right, congratulates Jaromir Jagr of the Czech Republic after Canada suffered an upset loss, 2-1 in a shootout, during the semifinals of the 1998 Olympics in Nagano, Japan. Gretzky, the greatest hockey player of all time, was not selected to shoot in the tiebreaker, while Jagr is still going strong some 16 years later as he'll suit up for his fifth Olympics at age 41 this month. Canada ended up finishing fourth in 1998, but has much higher hopes as the defending Olympic champion from the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver.https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/oly-2006-jokinen-vs-canada.jpgOLY 2006 Jokinen vs CanadaGetty Images file photo Jussi Jokinen of Finland skates around Team Canada goaltender Roberto Luongo at the 2006 Olympics in Turin, Italy, where the bigger ice surface caused problems for Canada en route to a seventh-place finish. Luongo and Jokinen will once again represent their respective countries in Sochi, but the other two Canadian players in this photo — defenceman Chris Pronger and winger Shane Doan — will not be participating.https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/josh-aldrich-cropped.jpgJosh Aldrich croppedJosh Aldrichhttps://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/oly-crosby-ovechkin-handshake.jpgVancouver Olympics Ice HockeyThe Canadian Press Sidney Crosby of Team Canada, right, and Alex Ovechkin of Team Russia shake hands following a game at the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver. These two NHL superstars will captain their respective countries at the 2014 Olympics in Sochi, Russia, this month.2014-02-10T01:43:43+00:00monthlyhttps://larry-fisher.com/2014/02/08/loser-point-still-a-positive-for-oilers/https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/devils-schneider.jpgDevils SchneiderJim McIsaac/Getty Images New Jersey Devils goaltender Cory Schneider was a somewhat surprising starter on Friday night, given the visiting Edmonton Oilers were playing on consecutive nights and long-time No. 1 netminder Martin Brodeur had already backed up for four straight games. But in this 'what have you done for me lately' world, the Devils stuck with Schneider and he backstopped them to a 2-1 overtime victory, making 19 saves in the process.https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/oilers-yakupov1.jpgOilers YakupovShaughn Butts/Edmonton Journal Edmonton Oilers forward Nail Yakupov, seen here chasing down New Jersey Devils defenceman Peter Harrold during NHL action in Edmonton back on Oct. 7, 2013, has enjoyed a recent resurgence and is largely responsible for Edmonton's success over the last seven games.https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/oilers-bryzgalov1.jpgOilers BryzgalovJim McIsaac/Getty Images Edmonton Oilers goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov makes one of his 22 saves against the New Jersey Devils during NHL action in Newark, N.J., on Friday night. The Oilers were outshot for the seventh straight game (24-20), but salvaged another point in a 2-1 overtime loss that could have went either way.2014-02-08T11:08:57+00:00monthlyhttps://larry-fisher.com/2014/02/07/5-out-of-6-now-thats-better/https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/oilers-eakins.jpgOilers EakinsJASON FRANSON/The Canadian Press Edmonton Oilers head coach Dallas Eakins delivers his message to players during a pre-season game against the New York Rangers in Edmonton back on Sept. 24, 2013. It hasn't come easy for Eakins in his first season behind Edmonton's bench, but his message appears to be finally getting through, with the Oilers having won five of their past six games.https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/oilers-yakupov.jpgOilers YakupovEdmonton Journal Blogs/Oil Spills Scrivens was the story from start to finish on Thursday, but he might not have grabbed headlines again if it wasn't for the late-game heroics of Nail Yakupov (pictured above), who scored the winning goal with 1:38 remaining in the third period.https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/oilers-scrivens1.jpgOilers ScrivensFrank Franklin II/The Associated Press Edmonton Oilers goaltender Ben Scrivens wasn't fooled by New York Rangers captain Ryan Callahan's deke attempt on a shorthanded breakaway during the second period of Thursday's victory. This save, one of 35 for Scrivens on the night, kept the contest tied at 1-1.https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/oilers-smyth.jpgOilers SmythMaddie Meyer/Getty Images Edmonton Oilers forward David Perron, left, congratulates Ryan Smyth on opening the scoring against the New York Rangers during first-period NHL action in New York on Thursday. It was a vintage Smyth goal as the ageless wonder (who is actually turning 38 this month) went to the net and shovelled in a gift-wrapped rebound of Perron's shot. The Oilers went on to win 2-1.2014-02-07T13:01:26+00:00monthlyhttps://larry-fisher.com/2014/01/30/rebuilding-the-rebuilt-oilers-in-5-not-so-easy-steps/https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/thomas-vanek.jpgThomas Vanekhttps://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/brandon-dubinsky-2.jpgNHL 2013 - Blue Jackets Defeat Hurricanes 5-4https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/marc-staal.jpgMarc Staalhttps://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/tyler-myers.jpgTyler Myershttps://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cam-ward.jpgCam Wardhttps://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/mact-and-lowe.jpegMacT and LoweEdmonton Oilers general manager Craig MacTavish, left, and president of hockey operations Kevin Lowe (if still in the picture) have their work cut out for them in transforming the floundering franchise back into a Stanley Cup (or at least playoff) contender. That challenge might not be as daunting as pessimists persist, however, and could be accomplished with just a handful of moves.2014-02-05T12:20:57+00:00monthlyhttps://larry-fisher.com/2014/01/31/in-ben-we-trust/2014-02-05T12:17:36+00:00monthlyhttps://larry-fisher.com/2014/02/01/oilers-welcome-another-former-leaf-fraser-to-fold/https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/fraser-jabs-gallagher.jpgFraser jabs GallagherFraser, who stands 6-foot-4 and weighs 220 pounds, take a jab at the 5-foot-9, 180-pound (soaking wet) Brendan Gallagher during their Original-Six matchup between Toronto and Montreal earlier this season. Fraser's truculence, pugnacity and belligerence, among other traits, could boost Edmonton's overall compete level and make the Battle of Alberta more entertaining with his former boss Brian Burke now the figurehead in Calgary.https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/fraser-fight.jpgFraser Fight2014-02-05T12:14:55+00:00monthlyhttps://larry-fisher.com/2014/02/05/oilers-winning-4-out-of-5-aint-bad-but-is-it-good/https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/oilers-hendricks.jpgOilers HendricksThe Associated Press<br />Edmonton Oilers forward Matt Hendricks, right, celebrates his go-ahead goal with linemate Boyd Gordon during third-period NHL action against the Buffalo Sabres on Monday in Buffalo. Hendricks' goal, on a shorthanded breakaway, stood up as the winner in Edmonton's 3-2 victory. The Oilers seem to be making strides, winning four of their last five games.https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/oilers-perron.jpgOilers PerronThe Canadian Press<br />Edmonton Oilers forward David Perron celebrates his goal much to the chagrin of Vancouver Canucks defenceman Kevin Bieksa and goaltender Roberto Luongo during NHL action in Vancouver last Monday. Perron scored a hat trick and Edmonton prevailed 4-2.https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/oilers-bryzgalov.jpgOilers BryzgalovSean Rudyk/Getty Images Edmonton Oilers goalie Ilya Bryzgalov braces for an incoming shot as teammates Andrew Ference, left, and Nick Schultz defend against Cody Hodgson and the Buffalo Sabres during NHL action in Buffalo on Monday. The Oilers won 3-2, thanks in large part to Bryzgalov's 42 saves.https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/oilers-scrivens.jpgOilers ScrivensEd Kaiser/Edmonton Journal Edmonton Oilers goaltender Ben Scrivens makes a breakaway save on San Jose Sharks forward Patrick Marleau during NHL action at Rexall Place in Edmonton last Wednesday. Scrivens set a new NHL-record with a 59-save shutout in Edmonton's 3-0 win.https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/oilers-perron.jpegOilers PerronThe Canadian Press Edmonton Oilers forward David Perron celebrates his goal much to the chagrin of Vancouver Canucks defenceman Kevin Bieksa and goaltender Roberto Luongo during NHL action in Vancouver last Monday. Perron scored a hat trick and Edmonton prevailed 4-2.https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/oilers-hendricks.jpegOilers HendricksEdmonton Oilers forward Matt Hendricks, right, celebrates his go-ahead goal with linemate Boyd Gordon during third-period NHL action against the Buffalo Sabres on Monday in Buffalo. Hendricks' goal, on a shorthanded breakaway, stood up as the winner in Edmonton's 3-2 victory.2014-02-05T12:00:15+00:00monthlyhttps://larry-fisher.com/2014/01/30/firing-squad-missing-mark-in-targeting-oilers-lowe/https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/lowe-must-go-edit.jpgLowe Must Go edithttps://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/fire-lowe-sign-edit.jpgFire Lowe Sign edithttps://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/lowe-as-we-go-edit.jpgLowe as we go edit2014-01-29T23:22:40+00:00monthlyhttps://larry-fisher.com/fantasy-world/https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/11-16-fantasy-world-6.jpg11-16 Fantasy World 6https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/10-28-fantasy-world-5.jpg10-28 Fantasy World 5https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/10-06-fantasy-world-4.jpg10-06 Fantasy World 4https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/10-04-fantasy-world-31.jpg10-04 Fantasy World 3https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/09-21-fantasy-world-2.jpg09-21 Fantasy World 2https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/09-13-fantasy-world.jpg09-13 Fantasy Worldhttps://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/04-30-fantasy-world-12-2.jpg04-30 Fantasy World 12 2https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/04-30-fantasy-world-12.jpg04-30 Fantasy World 12https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/fantasy-world-11-03-29-13.jpgFantasy World 11 03-29-13https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/fantasy-world-10-03-20-13.jpgFantasy World 10 03-20-132013-11-16T08:14:28+00:00weekly0.6https://larry-fisher.com/mma/https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/11-05-13-tuf-moras-spill.jpg11-05-13 TUF Moras Spillhttps://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/11-05-13-tuf-moras.jpg11-05-13 TUF Morashttps://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/08-18-gracie-spill.jpg08-18 Gracie Spillhttps://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/08-18-gracie.jpg08-18 Graciehttps://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/ufc-115-follow-spill.jpgUFC 115 Follow Spillhttps://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/ufc-115-follow.jpgUFC 115 Followhttps://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/ufc-115-follow-2.jpgUFC 115 Follow 2https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/ufc-toronto-spill.jpgUFC Toronto Spillhttps://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/ufc-toronto.jpgUFC Torontohttps://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/ufc-115-prev-2-spill.jpgUFC 115 Prev 2 Spill2013-11-05T06:18:49+00:00weekly0.6https://larry-fisher.com/2013/08/22/brad-paisley-this-is-country-music/https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/sarah-vehicle.jpgSarah Vehiclehttps://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/sarah-home-3.jpgSarah Home 3Of course, Sarah also turned the camera on herself a time or two, including this cute pic prior to departure. She totally pulls off the cowgirl look, right down to the beer in hand!https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/paisley-stunt-double.jpgPaisley Stunt Doublehttps://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/paisley-singing.jpgPaisley Singinghttps://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/paisley-singing-10.jpgPaisley Singing 10https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/paisley-singing-8.jpgPaisley Singing 8https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/paisley-singing-7.jpgPaisley Singing 7https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/paisley-singing-4.jpgPaisley Singing 4https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/paisley-screen-close-up.jpgPaisley Screen Close UpBrad Paisley performs an extended set for a sold-out crowd at the South Okanagan Events Centre in Penticton last Thursday. I was fortunate to be standing front row for the 2 1/2-hour performance and would rank it among the all-time best concerts I've attended.https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/paisley-screen-close-up-2.jpgPaisley Screen Close Up 22013-08-22T07:46:50+00:00monthlyhttps://larry-fisher.com/2013/08/06/cog-2013-fun-in-the-occasional-sun/https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/biking-14.jpgBiking 14Yes, that is blood — not dirt or ketchup — covering this biker's forearm. Not to worry, he shook it off and was at the top of the drop zone again for his next run. The pain threshold of the biker's was almost as incredible as the tricks they were pulling off, but like they say "practice makes perfect."https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/sarah-from-boat.jpgSarah From BoatSpectators weren't limited to the shores of Hot Sands Beach, as several boats floated nearby the Water Zone to watch the Water Zone action.https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/sarah-dada-life.jpgSarah Dada LifeFans flocked to watch Dada Life's show on Friday, which was — as always — aided by several stage props, from their trademark bananas to the giant inflatable sign visible in this photo.https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/wolfgang-gartner.jpgWolfgang GartnerThe boys in blue — or in this case neon green — look on during Wolfgang Gartner's set on Sunday. There was significant police presence throughout the concert grounds, ensuring everybody stayed safe in the fun environment. The next photo captures a female fan on the shoulders of a male friend in front of a giant screen as Wolfgang Gartner performs.https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/wolfgang-gartner-3.jpgWolfgang Gartner 3https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/wakeskate.jpgWakeskateIf this board looks a little unusual, that's because it is, belonging to a wakeskater rather than a wakeboarder. With no bindings or boots, wakeskating appears much more difficult although this rider made it look relatively easy on most of his weekend passes.https://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/wakeboard.jpgWakeboardhttps://larry-fisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/wakeboard-24.jpgWakeboard 24Shane Bonifay of the United States busts out a big-air move during Sunday's wakeboarding finals. Bonifay was among the favourites to win the event and didn't disappoint in successfully landing all three of his crowd-pleasing jumps. 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