Hockey Fight: Eric Godard vs Colton Orr

by FrankD on Dec 4, 2008 10:57 AM EST in Fights

(JDUNMAN EDIT: I was actually writing Tales of the Tape when Frank posted this - so here's what I said about it.)

Occasionally one might wonder just what a player like Eric Godard's definitive role on the team is. I might question just how much hockey that one is actually watching, but it's a fair question...and Godard gave us a fair answer with his fight against fellow goon agitator Colton Orr.

The setup was a bit of a push (more like a love tap) from Orr to Sidney Crosby which didn't go over well with Godard. Doing the job he's paid to do, Godard went straight out of the faceoff to Orr, and after a bit of shoving the gloves came off and the two went at it. The fight went an announced 52 seconds, and was a good exchange of blows. The two are known for their fists, and they didn't disappoint.

Well, actually Godard disappointed, as he clearly took more shots than gave out. At one point he actually switched hands to try to get a better position, but Orr was ready for it. So Godard gets the loss, but we get a good scrap.

Poll

Who won?

Eric Godard - Pittsburgh Penguins

3 votes

Colton Orr - New York Rangers

12 votes

Draw

3 votes

18 votes | Poll has closed

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I regret voting for Orr, but this fight left me no choice.

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by FrankD on Dec 4, 2008 11:41 AM EST reply actions

You and me both. If only Godard had hit him more frequently. In the face. Really, really hard. That would have been awesome.

Let's go Pens!

by JDunman on Dec 4, 2008 11:47 AM EST up reply actions

Orr did a really good job of getting under Sid’s skin last night. He got Orpik too and really just took some of the Pens off their game. I really thought we were going to see God and him throw down one more time before the night was over. Getting him off the ice for five minutes in the third would’ve done wonders for Sid and Geno in terms of space out there. Not kidding – I was a bit disappointed.

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by FrankD on Dec 4, 2008 11:50 AM EST up reply actions