The National Hockey League fined Dallas Stars coach Rick Bowness $25,000 for his actions behind the bench at the conclusion of yesterday’s game against the St. Louis Blues, as tweeted today from the NHL public relations account.
Officials assessed Dallas two back-to-back penalties in the last 90 seconds of the game, which led to the Blues scoring twice en route to a 2-1 victory. Cameras showed Bowness slamming a stick against the glass behind the Stars bench and seemingly yelling an expletive in the direction of the officials.
$25,000 is becoming the standard amount for outbursts from head coaches. Carolina Hurricanes bench boss Rod Brind’Amour can attest to that, having been fined that amount multiple times over the past few years.
Per the press release from the NHL, the fine money goes to the NHL Foundation.
If “Razor” had been able to work the broadcast with JB & “Meesh”, he’d have probably chimed in with an aptly-timed “Oh, Goody! Prison Rules!”, while witnessing Bowness’ justifiable furnace-face. Yet another crap-called episode by the zebras.
Remember when he was with Ottawa and would punch the glass? LOL
@Dave – Classic Wayback Machine moment! Maybe Rick taught Guy Boucher. Boucher has had some of the most memorable moments in years. I just wish I had video of when he had his fateful episode in Edmonton, when he should have challenged a clear offside on what was eventually the GWG. I took the pic they put up on NHL.com the next day and added my own “thought bubbles” for him and Marc Crawford.
So a coach can get fined $25,000 for yelling and smacking a stick on the glass, but a player can only get fined a max of $5000 for a dangerous hit, slash, or unsportsmanlike conduct? Seems nonsensical. Especially considering most players make substantially more than most coaches.
I wonder what Robbie Ftorek’s throwing one of the player benches on the ice would get today! Life banishment?
LOL. League needs a little color from the officials in all sports.