The Trashers' marquee player was Brent Gretzky, Wayne's kid brother. Submit changes (incorrect DOB, missing stats, incorrect stats, social media links etc) using a web form and we will review your update request within 24 hours and update accordingly. "People would make comments: 'Aren't you afraid of him? Some say he did it for the same reason he owned a race-car squad: He loved to compete. The Trashers still trigger strong responses in Danbury, too. Seven players were sent to the penalty box. Yet three Trashers earned more than $100,000 apiece. It was a big to-do. Although Galante claims that he never actually made contact, he was charged with assault. Ice hockey coach and former NHL forward who won a gold medal in 1980 with the U.S. Olympic hockey team. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. Wingnut. The rowdiest spectators were cordoned off in Section 102, directly behind the visitors bench. Wingfield broke his leg in several places during a Dec. 1 game at the Danbury Ice Arena against Kalamazoo when he was tripped by the Wings' Josh Elzinga in the final seconds of the second. Everyone, however, agrees that he did it at least in part for his son, AJ, who was 17. AJ and I would stand up there and look at the teams that were coming to play us, Galante told me. During the 201011 season, the Quebec League averaged 3.2 fights a game. The 2004 05 NHL lockout was a labor lockout that resulted in the cancellation of the National Hockey League (NHL) season, which would . He'd already played 12 seasons of pro hockey: a total of 13 games in the NHL, followed by years of wandering the minors. - Ability to add additional data to your career profile: Videos, Images, Social Media, Referrals, Fitness Testing Results and much more! Marc also specializes in Power Skating and using the techniques of dynamic edgework and plyometricwhile on the ice. When an unknown printer took a galley of type and scrambled it to make a type specimen book. "A.J. Hockey Fights is an entertainment site with no direct affiliation to the National Hockey League, its teams, or NHLPA. The first happens on the field, court, or ice. The trade rumors negatively impacted Torres on the field. At a press conference on April 1, Galante also introduced the team's 17-year-old president, who had just bought a suit for the occasion. "Well, he's like anyone else to me. MICHAEL J. LEBRECHT II FOR SPORTS ILLUSTRATED (A.J.). Danburys equipment manager would soak the Trashers jerseys in Crisco before they played the Frostbite so the opposing goons couldnt get a firm grip. The Trashers had the Adirondack Frostbite. A.J. One of the featured players, Brad \"Wingnut\" Wingfield plays a significant role in the film. At 4 a.m. the players would be out in the parking lot, huddled in their underwear. Then, as A.J. He has ties,' " says Brosal. But Galante got around it in classic mob fashion: no-show jobs. Sign up for EP Premium and verify your profile to access these benefits. Marc uses a basis of skating and skills rather than hockey concepts oversystems through proper small area games. Jimmy Galante tried to get onto the ice through the penalty box. , New Brunswick, Canada, Gilles Richard is the current Vice-President of Hockey Operations for Southeast Elite Hockey. I fined him. . Additionally, Charlie is the Head of Academics for TPH, Estero. He knows how to treat people. Brenda got tattoos of the names of her favorite players. He spent six years in Allenwood, a federal penitentiary in central Pennsylvania. FACE-OFF Backed by some of his father's truck drivers in 2004, A.J. conducted one interview, for a New York Times story, while walking through his high school, where cellphones were banned; he had to hang up on the reporter when he passed a teacher in the hall.) He would also wash the Trashers' jerseys in Crisco and slather Vaseline on their helmets so opponents couldn't grab hold in a fight. At A.J. That matchup was marred by a brawl that kicked off when Trashers left winger Brad Wingfield attempted to fight Kalamazoos Josh Elzinga, who declined the invitation. It wasnt a crisis, but it was a drag. The NHL bars players who are blind in one eye, so Beauregard was consigned to a career in the minors. At home they took to the ice to Welcome to the Jungle, by Guns N Roses. "You got us a guy with one eye? The Trashers featured some of the most storied names in hockey violence. Little separated the team from its fans, physically or culturally: They mostly made nothing, were going nowhere, and knew unfairness. The Danbury Trashers earned respect with their fists as often as their sticks. The issue was a letter he wanted Harper to send the commissioner, absolving Galante: Tell him that it is fucking imperative that we get that letter that Harpers gonna write to Brosal. Galante added what the referee should say in the letter: After coolin off and thinking about it for a few days I was just as much at fault. Harper never sent such a letter, but another wiretap captured Viento on the phone with Brosal: I was asked to give you a call, but not to give you a call, so that you would never be put in the predicament where somebody said that you were called. (Brosal denied any effort at coercion. was a senior at New Fairfield (Conn.) High, he was at a family pasta dinner when his father, Jamesknown to all as Jimmycasually asked, "How would you like to run a pro hockey team? He scores like it's drinking water. Section 102 became a subtribe whose members had nicknames like Capone and Jackass. Josh Elzinga Defense Born Sep 3 1984 -- Burbank, IL [38 yrs. Wiretaps of thousands of phone calls between Automated Waste Disposal employees and representatives of other trash companies in 2004 and '05 revealed a variety of criminal activities. The former Director of Hockey Operations for the Jacksonville Ice and Sports Complex, Gilles is no stranger to youth hockey. As with hockey, he had no real connections when he started, but he figured, How hard could it be to break in? So why was he being greeted by this kid sporting a nascent goatee, earrings and an Allen Iverson jersey? To circumvent the cap, Galante regularly doled out cash bonuses, gave some players exorbitant living allowances and gave others checks for housing after their allowances had already been paid. But by 1 a.m., the Trashers were out of fresh shirts. Frank The Animal Bialowas, a legend in hockey circles, had played three games in the NHL, then spent the rest of his career in the minors, rambling from rink to rink, like a bad man in a Western. "Every character they had, we had. SON TY WAS DRAFTED AND SIGNED BY THE TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS IN 2021. The constant sitting has led to excruciating backaches. You did right by him and were loyal, and he would do anything for you. AFTER THE FALL While Jimmy (below right) serves out his prison sentence, A.J. Also, its funny as hellThe Sopranos meets Slap Shot. When the signal comes, they pull on a fresh shirt, put on the gear, head out. Having been a professional player, coach, and instructor for over 15 years, Gilles has been able to help continue to grow youth hockey programs across the state of Florida. "You don't get involved in verbal altercations," Brosal admonished the ref. Gilles was the Lead Hockey Instructor for National Hockey Development for 4 years. But AJs favorite was Brad Wingnut Wingfield. It was happening at the FBIs office in New Haven, where, by the spring of 2005, a handful of agents were deep into an investigation of Galantes garbage business. ", Jimmy paused. Most dismaying to the citizenry of Danbury, the Trashers' 2006--07 season was canceled. It was populated by the die-hard, the angry, and the drunk. I remember being so pissed, I had to do something. The game turned into a riot, everyone taking a run at everyone else. Born Jul 23 1982 -- Burbank, IL. puts it, "it got real, real fast." By accepting an offer he couldn't refuse. Says St. Clair, "It still feels like I got kicked in the f------ chest. After taking swipes at various players, he grabbed Potvin, the Adirondack coach, and knocked him down. The team slogan was Bad Boys Talkin' Trash. about getting back into sports. He also played one season for the Russia Omsk of the KHL. As he headed to baggage claim at the small suburban airport, something didn't look right. This year we beat on the door. General Manager of the Augusta RiverHawks of the SPHL (2009), General Manager of the Jacksonville Barracudas of the SPHL (2004-2009), Played in 5 leagues over the course of his professional career, Played in the Sunshine Hockey League; Southern Hockey League; ECHL; Atlantic Coast Hockey League; and the World Hockey Association 2, St. Thomas University Graduate (Fredericton, NB, Canada) on an Athletic Scholarship. Wingfield's skate caught on the ice, and as he fell back his left tibia, fibula and ankle broke with such force that the crack could be heard in the stands. "Oh, everyone knew the deal," says Omicioli, "but [we] didn't care. acted decisively. Workers were still welding in seats 90 minutes before the first game, but opening night was a success: A sellout crowd of about 2,500 showed up, and Danbury beat Adirondack 3--1. After a life-threatening hockey injury suffered at 18 years of age with a prognosis that he may never be able to play the game again, his passion for hockey and his desire to succeed expectations fueled his rehabilitation and lead him to become an all-rounded athlete who has . Since birth Brenda has suffered from spina bifida, an abnormality that causes an opening in the spinal column. says wistfully. After hearing ESPN hockey commentator Barry Melrose, a co-owner of the Frostbite, trash the Trashers on the radio, an enraged A.J. He fashioned his club as the bad boys, the evil empire of the UHL: If we cant beat you, were at least gonna beat you up. For instance, Galante and a few trusted associates burned a competitors truck in 1992after first binding the driverto send a message to stay out of the Connecticut market, and in 2006, damaged the tires of a competitors truck after that carter refused to back down on a $50/month account. The Danbury Whalers of the Federal Hockey League now play downtown, and it's fair to wonder whether they would be there were it not for the hockey culture Jimmy Galante started and the arena he built. "You better not lose again. Originally from Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada, Gilles Richard is the current Vice-President of Hockey Operations for Southeast Elite Hockey. Take control of your EliteProspects profile! A.J. - Premium Design on your profile page (optional) "You shoulda seen Rupp," Galante recalls, laughing. Paul,originallyfrom Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, played in the National Hockey League (NHL) with teams such as Philadelphia Flyers, Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Rangers and the Colorado Avalanche. For himself he built a skybox equipped with a kitchenette. Ohio Gov. 2013-current Head Coach of the 2005 AAA Florida Alliance/Southeast Elite Program, 11 years in professional hockey in the AHL, ECHL, and Europe, More information about Marc can be found at, Over 13 years as a Professional Triathlete with 35 overall victories, Oldest Pro to ever compete in Pro World Championship 2006, Junior Hockey- Ohio Juniors Collegiate Hockey Ohio University, Private lessons and Camps Specializing in European Power skating. Maybe thats why I became obsessed with this story: It connects our little home rink with an epic of the human hockey condition. The jerseys featured the team mascot, Scrappy, a garbage can with the lid raised just enough to reveal two almond-shaped eyes peering from the darkness. A.J. If you search Jim Duhart, those are what you find: Jim Duhart versus Tom Clayton, Jim Duhart versus Jason Taylor. For himself he built a skybox equipped with a kitchenette and a flat-screen TV. Follow. Jimmy pleaded guilty to racketeering conspiracy, tax fraud, and wire fraud. "Frank would have been a hell of a Danbury Trasher," A.J. ", On most Saturdays, A.J. 2005-2006 UHL Fight - Danbury Trashers Brad Wingfield Takes Revenge On Josh Elzinga Who Ended His 2004-2005 Season On A Slew Footing Incident The Broke Winge. He took a shot at us, AJ told me. As Wingfield skated away,. "Honestly, a lot of it was getting so close to a championship with the Trashers but not winning. A case involving a minor-league hockey team also nailed Matty the Horse. And Brenda was given a new on-ice opportunity when Mad Hatters goalie Jeff Hill jokingly yelled at her to Be a man. Rupp played 14 games for the Trashersracking up five goals, five assists, and 30 penalty minutesbefore going back to the NHL for nine more seasons. Josh Elzinga, a blueliner for the Kalamazoo (Mich.) Wings, did that for him. (The indictment alleged that the Trashers' player payroll was in excess of $750,000, but the team reported that it hadn't gone over the UHL salary cap of $275,000.) All told, he played just five games for them. People were like, What the hells going on over there? And theyd do some research and see how young I was, and the fatherson dynamic and the type of fighters. Nothing.. Like any father, you want to be able to do something for your son.. Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Adam Elzinga, 1982-07-23 Burbank, IL, USA USA. North American Hockey League United States Hockey League 2023 ABG-SI LLC. By Chris Kazarian The legend of the United Leagues Danbury Trashers was cemented midway through the teams first season in a game against the Kalamazoo Wings. Important: An official team/league url or a team document must be provided for us to update player stats. On such nights, I suppose Im just like Galante was, rooting for my son in the crazed way understood by all hockey parents. HOCKEY IS BACK!!!. ", Three years ago A.J. Through hockey, Brenda has served as an inspiration for others, from children learning the sport to those like 25-year-old Eric Vogel, a fellow goalie drafted by the expansion Southwestern Pennsylvania Magic of the Federal League in June. Asked what hes up to these days, he said, Enjoying life.. Galante, his hair buzzed to the scalp, a neatly trimmed goatee rimming his mouth, stands off to the side, his iPhone pressed to his ear. As Wingfield skated away, Elzinga grabbed the back of his opponents jersey and pulled him over his outstretched leg, breaking Wingfields left tibia, fibula and ankle. John also has coached with the Florida Jr. Panthers and Florida Panthers Hockey Schools for many years. Fifteen years have passed since the Danbury Trashers disbanded in 2006 as a result of the federal investigation that landed Jimmy Galante in prison after he pleaded guilty to racketeering conspiracy, tax fraud and wire fraud. Still, the joy of playing the sport makes her feel, in her own words, on top of the world, far outweighing any pain she has endured. They were the cream of the UHL, one of its best teams and a pet project of hockey celebrities: The franchise was owned in part by the former NHL coach Barry Melrose and the ESPN broadcaster Steve Levy. ", The Galantes put the rowdiest boosters behind the opposing bench. Latest Fights Date Players Videos 03/01/09 R. Sexsmith ( EVI) vs. J. Elzinga ( CBZ) 3rd Period 18:55 Watch 11/24/06 M. Versteeg-Lytwyn ( KAL) vs. J. Elzinga ( PHF) 1st Period 12:37 Watch 03/12/06 J. Elzinga ( KAL) vs. D. Van Drunen ( MUS) Last seen in the 2003-2004 season with the Chicago Steel (USHL). Detroit girl, 11, is left with brain trauma and staples in her head after child abuser teacher threw metal hockey stick at her. She started playing hockey, in her wheelchair. In keeping with the menacing nickname they gave themselves, the Trashers dropped their gloves at every opportunity, gleefully racking up penalty minutes. And how is this kid running a hockey team?". - Improve your search rank At a home game in Danbury, he beat up three Adirondack forwards, AJ said. what happened to josh elzinga hockey. That's all we needed to hear. The week that followed Martin Luther King Jr.s assassination was revolutionaryso why was it nearly forgotten? And what's more entertaining than a bunch of crazy guys getting into fights?". Steve Lynch has been coaching ice hockey for over 20 years. The players exchanged looks of confusion. After he was drafted, Vogel invited the couple to Pennsylvania for training camp in August. During a pretrial hearing assistant U.S. attorney Michael Gustafson characterized Galante as a "manipulating, controlling, hands-on bully." A.J. Asked by email whether there could be a sequel, a Danbury Trashers II, Galante responds, "Anything is possible! "Right from day one, they've said they wanted to be the bad boys of hockey, the most hated team, the Evil Empire," Marc Potvin, coach of the Adirondack Frostbite, one of the Trashers' rivals, disapprovingly told the Toronto Star in February 2005. I'm not just hungry; my stomach is growling. The team didn't take itself too seriouslyand didn't take any crapwhich was pitch-perfect for Danbury. "He must've thought he was on Punk'd or something. Soon, a 3-on-3 scrimmage was underway with Brenda, for the first time in her life, facing shots in a real game. Bethlehem's David Bievenue hands the puck as Capital District Jets' Alexander Ridley defends during Tuesday's Section II Division 1 boys' ice hockey championship game at Messa Rink in Schenectady. Jon (Nasty) Mirasty averaged more than eight minutes of penalties over 25 games. "He made fans feel like they were an integral part of the team. The Galantes told Trashers who were suspendedinvariably for fightingto watch the games from the 102 seats. Kalamazoo Wings (Kalamazoo,MI) United Hockey League [Minor Professional] 2000-2007 [click to view all-time roster] Coach Ernie's leadership, motivational skills, training skills, and exceptional training ethics bring exciting elements to Southeast Elite Hockey. signed him for another game against Adirondack, in Danbury on Feb. 23, which was also WWE Night. TEMPE - Despite a third period push, an injury-riddled Arizona State hockey team fell 4-2 to Alaska Fairbanks on Friday night's series opener at Mullett Arena. Josh Doan and Jack Judson scored for the Sun Devils (15-19-0), who were forced to play a man short against the Nanooks (19-10-2) due to mounting . "I loved every player," Jimmy asserts. They called back, and I said, Do you want to trade that one-eyed guy? His first game with us, he had [a goal and an assist]. Stevehas served on the SAHOF Board of Directors since 2003, has been a Head Coach and Evaluator for the USA Player Development Program, and has made five appearances at the USA Hockey National Championships which includes bringing the first National Championship to the Southeast District and the State of Florida. While other UHL franchises were notorious for penny-pinching, the Trashers traveled in a luxe team bus. Stevealso served as Coaching and Program Director for the NJ Devils Youth Hockey Club before becoming the Program Director for the Florida Golden Wolves, where he has served for the past 11 years. Most teams rode in a rickety, Partridge Familystyle bus. He was a star in the UHL, having scored 43 goals for the Port Huron. Lets face it: What else does Danbury really have?. Two months into the season, the games turned nasty. ago] Height 6.02 -- Weight 205 [188 cm/93 kg] Regular Season. The second year, Port Huron became the Roanoke Valley Vipers. Says Andy Paproski, a lifelong resident of Danbury (pop. Charlie has coached numerous Southeast Elite AAA teams throughout the years, bringing home many championships. (He also forfeited his ownership in 25 trash-hauling firms.) The game was still knotted after two overtimes. He made some contacts, hung out in gyms in the Northeast, met some promoters and trainers, and so far he has represented three fighters. FGCU Ice Hockey - Evaluation Skate Information Meeting. ", THE TRASHERS finished their inaugural season 44--29, and their second year unfolded much like the first: a lot of winning, a lot of fighting. ", A.J. "We had two defensemen hurt; otherwise we woulda won," A.J. DeLuca believed his granddaughter's husband, Mark Colella, had physically abused her. 80,893) who owns a dry cleaning business, "People thought, You know what, he may be caught up in questionable activity, but he's good to the town.". Although Jimmy and A.J., with their contempt for other franchises, took pride in letting proxies handle league board meetings and conference calls, Brosal says they were fine corporate citizens of the UHL: "Jimmy would get fined, and he would argueWho do you think you are?and five hours later the money was wired into the account. The UHL had a salary cap that limited teams to a total of approximately $275,000 for the whole roster. "But you got to stir it up sometimes.". 69 posts. "It was definitely a unique group of individualsas well as management!" Through United States Ice Rink Association Gilles has acquired his Hockey Director Certificate, Human Resources Management Certificate and Programming, Marketing and Promotions Certificate. F--- you. Investigators alleged that by paying a quarterly $30,000 "mob tax" to Matthew (Matty the Horse) Ianniellothen the highest-ranking member of New York City's Genovese crime familyGalante's companies had muscled out potential competitors and charged counties and businesses inflated carting rates. Marc also has over 20 years in Nutritional Counseling as Clinical Nutritionist. Then AJ had gotten hurt. In the summer of '06, the Trashers sent 105 season-ticket holders refund checks, totaling $31,177. Like Danbury, once the producer of many of the world's hats. A legion of small business owners still talk about how, on Trashers game nights, downtown blazed to life. I will. What followed was a process of trial and error, with the couple purchasing equipment and constantly refining it to fit Brendas needs. Brad WingfieldWingnutchallenged Elzinga: Drop em; lets get it on. The Trashers would sell out the arena regularly as fans of various ethnicities, ages and collars converged to cheer them on. 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