Odd. Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 Quote From switching up stick companies, to trying new hotels and pre-game restaurants, to the classic playing hungover trick — there’ve been many tried and tested methods for teams trying to bust out of a slump over the years. So what do you do when your club is mired in a five-game losing streak sitting outside of a KHL playoff spot with the season winding down? Well, slit a sheep’s throat and watch it bleed out on the ice, of course. Russian outlet Sport-Express reported Tuesday that Kazakhstan-based KHL club Barys Astana brought a sheep to centre ice, killed it, and sprinkled its blood all over the ice and nets. Several players apparently got sick, but it is unclear whether the illnesses were caused by something physical or just the emotional distress and shock from seeing some dude with a machete dice up a live animal right before they were about to hop on the ice for few skating drills. This strange ritual reared its head with former Kazakh soccer club Shakhter Karagandy, who received a stern warning from UEFA after the club slaughtered a sheep at the Astana Arena the day before a Champions League playoff match win over Celtic. The moved sparked outrage from animal rights group PETA, who urged the president off the association to discipline Shakhter. A threatening letter was sent to the club, which read, in part: “Although certain practices may be culturally rooted, they have no place in or around a sporting arena or event … In this context, I would like to make you aware that animal slaughter on a football pitch or in a stadium before, during or after a UEFA competition match – or with reference to a UEFA competition – is totally improper, and will not be tolerated.” As of Tuesday evening, there was no public statement from the KHL or club on this most recent incident. Quote Russian outlet Sport-Express reported Tuesday that Kazakhstan-based KHL club Barys Astana brought a sheep to centre ice, killed it, and sprinkled its blood all over the ice and nets. Several players apparently got sick, but it is unclear whether the illnesses were caused by something physical or just the emotional distress and shock from seeing some dude with a machete dice up a live animal right before they were about to hop on the ice for few skating drills. https://sports.yahoo.com/kazakh-khl-club-slaughters-live-sheep-ice-practice-014847849.html Guess which former canuck plays on that team? Linden Vey! But dang that is extremely extreme to say the least... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 Nik left us for this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cramarossa Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 I'm not one to judge the practices of other cultures (within reason) so I'll accept this for what it is. With that said, a five game skid isn't really that serious, is it? If the sacrifice worked, is there even enough time left in the season for them to turn it around or are they already out of playoffs? Did the players all have to (or choose to) participate, or did they just show up to morning skate and see this happening? Was the blood cleaned from the ice before practice, or were the players skating right through it? I have so many questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wshdrvvn Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 i wonder if linden vey was one of the guys that got sick. a north american might not be prepared to see something like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
250Integra Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 That sounds like a baaaaaaaa-d idea. *walks away quietly...* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HerrDrFunk Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 10 minutes ago, Cramarossa said: I'm not one to judge the practices of other cultures (within reason) so I'll accept this for what it is. With that said, a five game skid isn't really that serious, is it? If the sacrifice worked, is there even enough time left in the season for them to turn it around or are they already out of playoffs? Did the players all have to (or choose to) participate, or did they just show up to morning skate and see this happening? Was the blood cleaned from the ice before practice, or were the players skating right through it? I have so many questions. That was my first thought too. I figured by taking such a drastic measure, they must have lost all of their games this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boudrias Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 Just now, wshdrvvn said: i wonder if linden vey was one of the guys that got sick. a north american might not be prepared to see something like that iF YOUR GAME IS AT THE POINT WHERE YOU PLAY IN LEAGUES THAT SACRIFICE GOATS AT CENTER ICE YOU KINDA HAVE TO ROLL WITH THE MOOD! I walked into the dressing room between periods when my boy was playing Bantam. The team was losing. Walked in and they were all huddled around a burning candle and humming some nonsense. Having nothing to add to that I turned and walked out. Bye the bye they came out and won the game. Maybe I should phone Travis? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
combover Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 Now Let’s wait and see if it pans out before judging, if successful Maybe we should try it before the draft lottery. A only thing it could hurt is a sheep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Boudrias Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 5 minutes ago, combover said: Now Let’s wait and see if it pans out before judging, if successful Maybe we should try it before the draft lottery. A only thing it could hurt is a sheep. I can probably round up some squirrels. Are they big enough? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
combover Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 Just now, Boudrias said: I can probably round up some squirrels. Are they big enough? I don’t know if the squirrel god has as Much hockey power as the sheep god. But Maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bohoforpresident Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 you gotta admire a team willing to do whatever it takes to win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coconuts Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 Imma wait and see if it works before passing judgment We haven't been winning much ourselves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
combover Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 Khl has some different rookie pranks nhl -pie in the face. khl -scarifice sheep....tough call which is better. and he gets a new sweater and dinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 I guess we could try and see if it works here in Vancouver using Tofurky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancaster Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 1 hour ago, Boudrias said: iF YOUR GAME IS AT THE POINT WHERE YOU PLAY IN LEAGUES THAT SACRIFICE GOATS AT CENTER ICE YOU KINDA HAVE TO ROLL WITH THE MOOD! I walked into the dressing room between periods when my boy was playing Bantam. The team was losing. Walked in and they were all huddled around a burning candle and humming some nonsense. Having nothing to add to that I turned and walked out. Bye the bye they came out and won the game. Maybe I should phone Travis? Sounds like sorcery and witchcraft! Burn them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Kneel Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 1 hour ago, 250Integra said: That sounds like a baaaaaaaa-d idea. *walks away quietly...* I'm going to tell my Daaaaaaaaa-d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Mind Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 It amazes me that we live in a world where people are still so superstitious, that they think killing something will bring them good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tre Mac Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 Wool you guys quit it with the puns? This is serious and it wont be tolerated by PETA guys, I bet whoever did this is now on the lamb. God what people will do for some sheep thrills. They should blame the GM, maybe the team would do better if he didn't get fleeced on so many trades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckylager Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 They better have been blasting some Slayer or that stunt isn't gonna work properly. You'll have to trust me on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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