TheRussianRocket. Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 http://www.sportsnet...by-broadcaster/ A linesman suffered a concussion during an Australian Ice Hockey league match and the commentator, Stephen White, had to suit up as the replacement. In a game between the Newcastle North Stars and Melbourne Ice, the linesman was caught with an apparent elbow to the head when Ice defender Chris “The Tank” Frank was finishing a check on North Stars forward Beau Taylor. Watch here as the incident happens at the 0:55 mark: The linesman suffered mild concussion and a deep laceration to an index finger in the collision. To make matters worse, the “half-unconscious” lineman had to be stripped out of his uniform since White didn’t have one. The outfit wasn’t snug, and White said he looked like something out of “South Central L.A.” When asked about the experience by The Age, White had the following to say: “I suddenly got out there and realized, ‘Oh, crap, there’s 2,000 people here. I’m on TV. This is my first AIHL game ever and the home team is down 2-0!’ ” North Stars Academy @NSAhockey @AIHL umpires umpire... Linesman line, well done @StephenWhite83 Stephen White @StephenWhite83 @NSAhockey @AIHL Thanks guys! Still don't really believe that happened but what an entrance nonetheless! #twojobsinone #fourthofficial 7:05 AM - 20 May 2013 Edit: That really was amazing hockey! Can't say enough about it....I'm temped to watch some previous AIHL games from the season and if they are somewhat like this game, I might consider subscribing online...this is top notch hockey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kassians_fist Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 All sports commentators should have Australian accents imo. <3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-DLC- Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 We should do this. I want John Garrett out there on the ice calling games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gran Turismo Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 We should do this. I want John Garrett out there on the ice calling games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apples Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Put all the crappy commentators on the ice so I don't have to hear them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuckin_futz Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Make Ron MacLean a linesman so Burr run him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Lol, yeah saw that too! Has Garrett been mentioned yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson-JH Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Wow, that is some hockey! The NHL should do some scouting down under. Get some Aussie up here. The Lineman look he is possessed, the way he sit on the ice and looking around in daze Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPCanucksFan Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 Wow, I didn't even know that they played ice hockey in Australia. Would be interesting to see if they could put together an international team together, would be nice to see countries from outside of Europe and North America compete in international play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burrkeshanlon Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Go the North Stars What an interesting situation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CALGARY! Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 The hockey looks fast in the video, but there foot and handwork is quite low grade, on par with maybe a first year CHL player, and not a Crosby or anyone like that. In fact to mee that looked like a mdiget AAA game, if you've ever been to the Macs Midget Tournament around Calgary. I'm sure there is a similiar tourney in Vancouver and area for top level Midget players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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