EIHL Tweets of the Week: 05/09/13-11/09/13

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Welcome to this season’s first edition of UK American Sports Fans EIHL Tweets of the Week! A place where you can get all the low-down on what’s been happening in the Twitter universe, from the informative, to the downright stupid, I’ve got you covered.

And where better to start than the Sheffield fiasco that has been known as #BlackPaintGate.

In case you’ve been living under a rock, THIS is what I’m talking about…

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Sheffield, like many hockey teams around this time of year, have re-painted their ice ready for the new season. But did nobody stop and think “Wait a second. We play with black pucks, and we are using black paint…”. Hmmm, obviously not, and Cardiff Devils forward Max Birbraer agrees:

Although the face of UK hockey David Simms insists it “complies with IIHF Rules” and the colour is “blue”, it has still rocked the EIHL world, and has even made it across the pond on popular blogs such as PuckDaddy. I feel sorry for the goal judges… Staying on the subject of #BlackPaintGate, Belfast defenceman Rob Sandrock poses an interesting question:

Great question Sandy, although we will never know the answer… #EIHLproblems It’s a hard life being a hockey player, spending long hours on the road…

I feel your pain Ross, I feel your pain. It’s time to place your bets hockey fans; I think former Stingray Christian Boucher could be on to something here…

Anyone got any Odor-Eaters for Jeremy?

British forward Ben O’Connor has been playing the last few seasons in the KHL and announced this on Twitter:

Excellent news Ben! Although, I hope they had an English version of your contract, I mean, you could have been signing anything! This next tweet is definitely an ‘Aww’ moment…

I defy anyone to read that and not feel a tug on their heart strings. Congratulations both! From romance to “bromance” now, as Rory Rawlyk (try saying that after a few beers) celebrates his 30th birthday with his Dundee Stars team-mates:

That’s nice, if a little sickly…. Just kidding! Happy 30th Birthday Rory. Adam Keefe paid a visit to Cardiff this past weekend and it seems he had a warm welcome (as usual):

I’m sure the Welsh fans will appreciate that tweet Keefer and will give you an even bigger welcome when the Giants visit the tent next…

Speaking of the Big Blue Tent, when they say keep your eyes on the puck at all times, please make sure you do or this happens:

OUCH!! Now that looks painful. Safety first, people! This week former Belfast Giant Mike Hoffman confirmed his retirement from hockey on twitter:

Happy retirement Mike, although I will miss you as a dancing Elf *Sighs* British Panther Robert Lachowicz shaved his flow off for charity this week, and some of his fellow team-mates helped to plug the event:

And here is Rob after the shave. Was Leigh accurate? I’ll let you decide…

The boys have risen over £1000 so far for the British Heart Foundation! The JustGiving page is still open if you would like to donate: http://www.justgiving.com/lachoheadshave

And finally, as it was the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, it is only fitting that I finish with Kyle Mariani’s poignant words as he made his way to Hull this week:

See you next week for more EIHL Tweets of the Week!