Former Boston College Goalie Cory Schneider Tells Tim Thomas To "Suck It Up"
by A.J Black on Jan 25, 2012 6:02 PM EST
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PrintOn Monday, the Boston Bruins traveled to the White House which has always been a tradition for the Stanley Cup Champions. However, the Bruins traveled down a man. All Star goaltender Tim Thomas, who is a Tea Party follower, decided that he didn't want to meet the president and skipped the trip. Kind of classless and petty, but whatever.
But a Boston College alumni and current Vancouver Canucks goalie Cory Schneider thought it was unacceptable and a poor move by Thomas:
"I have no problem with his personal beliefs, but [Thomas] can suck it up for an hour, say, 'hi,' and be with the team, and avoid all of this," Schneider told The Province.
Oh damn, no he didn't!
How dare he say that to "Timmayyy!" (said in the most obnoxious Boston accent ever)
"Respect the [presidency]," Schneider said. "He plays for Team USA and he has no problem making millions of dollars in the USA, but he can't go say 'hi' to the President? You get a lot of benefits living in the U.S. and he should have a little bit of respect for that.
I know lots of Boston fans hate the Canucks, and probably could care less what Schneider said, but I love it. Thomas may be infallible to Bruins fans, but it's hard to not see this move as petty, and a stupid unnecessary moment to make a political statement. You don't have to like Barack Obama to be there. Treat it as a team moment, and get over your political views, fake a few smiles take a couple of pictures and move on.
And, yes, Tim Thomas has a Stanley Cup ring. But then again Cory Schneider was a stellar goalie for the Eagles, and for a BC fan isn't that all that matters? Wouldn't it be great to see Ben Smith call out Sidney Crosby next? Now that would be awesome!
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Vermont grad. Typical.
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by Brian Favat on Jan 25, 2012 7:58 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Thomas is laughable. If you have beef with the President, go to the White House and talk to him! He’s right there!
If a goalie on a hockey team stiffed Jimmy Carter on a White House invite 30 years ago, nobody would care today. Thomas will disappear into history. Fine form young man.
by chicagofire1871 on Jan 25, 2012 9:48 PM EST reply actions
What a Puss
If this guy was a real goalie he would’ve gone to the White House, stood behind Obama and chanted “It’s all your fault!” at him.
“[Fiscal] Sieve! Sieve! Sieve!”
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by Brian Favat on Jan 26, 2012 7:10 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Suck it up
“I believe the Federal government has grown out of control, threatening the Rights, Liberties, and Property of the People. This is being done at the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial level. This is in direct opposition to the Constitution and the Founding Fathers vision for the Federal government. Because I believe this, today I exercised my right as a Free Citizen, and did not visit the White House. This was not about politics or party, as in my opinion both parties are responsible for the situation we are in as a country. This was about a choice I had to make as an INDIVIDUAL. This is the only public statement I will be making on this topic. TT”
http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=613279
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There are a couple of things going on here
While I agree with what Schneider said and I know I wouldn’t pass up meeting the president of the USA regardless of whether I agreed with him or not, I think the hubbub in Boston is mostly b/c his opinions are opposed to the standard in this most liberal of states. If he had done this to Bush, for instance, Cambridge would have simply said “right on”. He was stupid and selfish but if he can live with it and stand on his head in goal, than so should everyone else. I don’t take political advice from Tim Thomas or Matt Damon for that matter.
by grebek on Jan 26, 2012 9:41 AM EST via iPhone app reply actions
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