EHM The Blue Line

Hi Guys,

Its been a while since i posted on here. I hope everyone is well.
I'm currently researching questions for an upcoming interview with Doug Smith (The guy who the film 'Goon' is based on) i was just wondering if anyone has any questions that they would like to ask him?

I'm writing the interview for ProHockeyNews, whom im a writer for covering the Sheffield Steelers, and also for Gongshow Gear hockey, based in North America.

Any questions would be welcomed.
Kind regards,

Scott

This is an interesting opportunity! I'll post this on the News Page to try and drum up some interest.

So did Doug ever attack a player out of spite/malice? Or did he only fight willing participants?
Who does he think the toughest guy in the NHL past or present is?
If he sees another enforcer at a bar do they drink together or hate each other?

I would really like to know how a goon prepare himself for a game. Mentally mostly because you know, his job his to fight and protect others but like everyone, one day you don't want to work but you still need to do it. How can he managed that? It's not like working 6-8 hours and go home, he receive punches and gets hit in the face.

Ehhh..........

I don't want to sound like an ass, but that http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doug_Smith ... _hockey%29 Doug Smith has a statline roughly comparable to Mike Komisarek as far as Games/PIM's are concerned. And was a 2nd pick overall...

Are you sure it's not THAT Doug Smith?

http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdis ... ?pid=29371

(regarding the link on the main page of the forums...)

Oops - my bad! I've corrected the link.

Thanks for the questions guys, some great suggestions there and i will be sure to use them.

Out of interest has anyone seen the Goon film yet? If so what did you think to it?

Is the movie out yet? I haven't seen ads for it.

Its out in the UK and has been for about a month now, but its not due out in Canada/US until 24th of February

I just got finished watching it. LOVED IT! Seriously, this was a fun movie. It had humor and it had hockey. What's not to love?

bruins72 wrote:I just got finished watching it. LOVED IT! Seriously, this was a fun movie. It had humor and it had hockey. What's not to love?

The acting? I haven't seen it yet but I just can't stand Seannnn William Scott

He played the part well. He's not supposed to be a bright guy. He was very likable though. Jay Bucharel plays his best friend and he is hilarious! Some of the guys on the team are pretty funny too. Liev Schreiber played the old veteran goon well too. Really, I've got nothing but good things to say about the movie.

Manimal wrote:

bruins72 wrote:I just got finished watching it. LOVED IT! Seriously, this was a fun movie. It had humor and it had hockey. What's not to love?

The acting? I haven't seen it yet but I just can't stand Seannnn William Scott

Well it's no masterpiece in that regard, or actually, in any regard, but still a pretty entertaining movie. Loved the characters based on the Kostitsyn-brothers
I'd give it a solid 6,5 out of 10, but it's certainly nothing for the PC or anti-fighting crowd.
I hear Don Cherry's new movie is coming out next week ? Might have misunderstood something, but watching a clip of his "Burke doesn't sign enough good Ontario-kids" rant from Coach's Corner today I think they showed a trailer of it where he meets MacLean.

Yeah it is on right now in Canada...just watched him get fired from the COlorado Rockies.

I will never watch a movie about Don Cherry that's for sure. What a disgrace of bad fashion this movie must be.

philou21 wrote:I will never watch a movie about Don Cherry that's for sure. What a disgrace of bad fashion this movie must be.

The first one was actually surprisingly good.

Its actually quite interesting for me

Hi Guys,

Here is the interview that i did with Doug smith (the player whom the film Goon is based on) have a read and let me know what you think: http://www.gongshowgear.com/blog/2012/0 ... usive.html

I got a message from Steve Macintyre praising me! made my day! lol hope you guys like it

Regards,

Scott

Nice interview. It was insightful to read. Among fighters, this guy sounds very classy. Thanks for your work!

Good job with the interview. Doug Smith seems like a pretty likable guy.