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Originally Posted by Classic_Sniper
Wasn’t that just John Shannon making a metaphor? Like as in, Dougie Hamilton isn’t wired like a typical professional athlete? I mean, he did win the Scholastic player of the year when he was in juniors. Just check out his high school averages:
“Hamilton, a 17-year-old from Toronto, ON, attends Governor Simcoe Secondary School in St. Catharines where he maintains an overall academic average of 94% in six Grade 12 level courses including marks of 97% in Calculus, 95% in Physics, 95% in Personal and Fitness, 92% in English, 92% in Biology, and 91% in Chemistry. This is Hamilton’s second straight Academic Award after winning the Ivan Tennant Memorial Award in his rookie season.”
https://ontariohockeyleague.com/iced...er-of-the-year
Kid was always a brainiac, not a jock. |
This is true. However, the “tone it down” statement was never a verbatim quote either. It is, however, probably an honest take from some players who didn’t want to be in a big after whistle scrum every single time Tkachuk decided to be a dick to the goalie or felt some perceived slight by another player.
ETA: I don’t even think tone it down is that bad - it’s akin to “pick your spots” - cause a commotion when it makes sense, not every time.