Hartley Miller's Slap Shots August 25th Edition

By Hartley Miller

We all love good guys, those men with the golden boy smile who put others before themselves. Dads can only dream of having their daughters fall into love with one of these Mr. Congenialities. What about the Bad Boys?

Recently, a Vancouver newspaper published the 10 most loathed sports' figures. The list included: Terrell Owens, Barry Bonds, Mike Tyson, Gary Bettman, and the most hated sports personality, Don Cherry.

So, does Prince George have a Bad Boys Club? Absolutely!  These individuals are not bad people, but men who can be moody, have a nasty edge, and aren't afraid to prey on the weak.  No hard feelings guys, but here's my list of the PG Bad Boys:

Rick Brodsky

Isn't it ironic that the PG Cougars owner heads the alphabetical list? Brodsky may not be in the spotlight, like the past, but has been a member of this club since arriving in the city 12 years ago.

Chris Dahl

Dahl coached the CNC Men's volleyball team to a 0-18 record, and then couldn't wait to book a one way ticket out of town to Victoria. Sorry Chris, but leaving a sinking ship qualifies.

Ed Dempsey

The PG Spruce Kings coach has, at times, a Jekyll and Hyde personality. Away from the rink, Dempsey can be mistaken as a good guy, but put him into a hockey environment, and his personality makes an abrupt change.

Mike Hawes

The PG Spruce Kings Assistant Coach tops the hockey referees list. Hawes has been told that his berating of the officials means he begins the season on thin ice. In other words, one more whiff and he's out.

Romeo Jozak

The former PG Youth Soccer Association's Technical Program Director bolted the city amid controversy, a contract dispute, and a strong difference of opinion with a few of the youth soccer executives.

Media

With the exception of yours truly, Prince George sports journalists, and broadcasters are known as the killer B's as in BRASH, BOLD AND BOASTFUL.  Harpreet Sidhu of the PG Free Press may feel left out since this is a boy's only club, but there are rumors she wants to head the "Bad Girls" club.

Meisner

The Opinion 250 guru is the oldest and most obnoxious of the group. Sports may not be his forte, but I don't think anything is. Regardless, the cantankerous one continues to look for victims so he can hold their "feet to the fire".

Bryan Mix

The School District 57 Treasurer got his start in the Bad Boys club when he ran the RMJHL and solidified his position by helping to lock down school gymnasiums in the summer.

Dallas Thompson

The PG Cougars GM remains guilty by association to the team owner. However, he continues to try and make a name for himself, but this process is proceeding quite slowly.

Darryl Wolski

Last and least!!  One year ago Wolski was the "brains" behind the distinguished Hockey Enforcers Show in PG. It is funny how the City has prospered since then, even though the doom-sayers had the audacity to call it a Black Eye. The economy has never been better, and it all started with
the Enforcers, right?

My apologies to the numerous other candidates, all of whom desperately tried to make the list, but fell just short. Don't worry! I'm already taking nominations for next year's Bad Boys.

From the quote rack:

"A baboon in New Zealand has a mysterious illness that has robbed him of his masculinity, and he's getting the zoo's first-ever testosterone implant. The good news: He's now a 3-1 favorite to win next year's Tour de France."

NBC's Jay Leno
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Comedy writer Alex Kaseberg
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"Malkin in the Middle."

Toronto comedian Frenchie McFarlane, on the battle for prospect Evgeni Malkin between the Pittsburgh Penguins and his Russian team.

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"Paulina Gretzky, Wayne's daughter, has recorded a single called "Collecting  Dust". Considering her mom's gambling woes, shouldn't it be "Collecting Debts"?

Contributor Bill Littlejohn of South Lake Tahoe, California

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Bill Littlejohn

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"According to a poll, 66% of all golfers are overweight. So there really isn't that much separating the average golfer from the touring pro after all."

Comedy writer Jim Barach
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"Taiwanese billiards star Jennifer Chen, the world's top-ranked player in 1999, has reportedly gone into hiding after allegedly running up huge gambling debts, the Taipei Times reported.  As for likely hiding places, police speculate she's behind the eight ball".

Dwight Perry of the Seattle Times
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"OK, but wouldn't it mean more if it was endorsed by his pit crew?"

Steve Schrader of the Detroit Free Press, after NASCAR driver Tony Stewart agreed to an endorsement deal with Old Spice deodorant.

And in case you missed it:

Pokerbility.com will host the first World Series of Strip Poker. There will be a projected pot of half a million-dollars. Among the expected participants is Colleen Marie, 2003 Miss August, who is very confident in her natural abilities.

"Mark my words: It will be the most money I ever make for keeping my clothes on."
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And how was your week?

Hartley Miller is the sports director for radio stations 94X and the Wolf@97fm. He also writes for the
PG Free Press. Hartley's e-mail address is hmiller@94xfm.com

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