EIHL Tweets of the Week: 15/10-21/10

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The use of Twitter by players has been embraced for the last couple of seasons to hilarious effect at times, and here at UKAmericanSportsFans.com we are celebrating this trend with our newest feature ‘EIHL Tweets of the Week’. Somewhat ironically then, this weekend saw an inflammation of the usual light-hearted banter, Twitter wars breaking out between combatants Benn Olson and Tom Sestito, and Dave Simms, Ryan Finnerty and usual suspect Devin DiDiomete sniping at one another too. You go out of the country for one weekend, and sport goes mad.

Much was made prior to this season of the EIHL’s decision to introduce a social media policy. It met with mixed reaction – would they actually enforce it? Did it go far enough in its remit? It could be argued that the policy is in itself self-defeating – it embargoes the use of social networks two hours prior to and one hour following games – times when no self-respecting athlete would be seen to be sounding off on Facebook or Twitter anyway.

Almost two months down the line and, unless the extensive discussion of breakfast cereals and meat-related products encased in pastry counts as provocative, there hasn’t been a real need for the league to impose any sanctions off of the back of their policy. Even Devin DiDiomete has quietened down of late, continued barbs in the direction of Mike Danton aside (and as Danton never materialised in the league, it’s presumably outside of their jurisdiction anyway). Whether players battling amongst themselves is something the League should be looking at is a matter for further debate, but seems unlikely.

This week, our select crop of Elite Tweets lifts the red mists and looks at the lighter side of the week on Twitter, and features amongst other things philosophical questions, age-related hair complaints and dieting tips. You’ve got to love these players.

We open with a bizarre complaint against the fairer sex from Cardiff’s Max Birbraer

What are you saying Max? 2 + 2 DOES equal 5! How DARE you suggest that’s not the case, you’ve really upset me now!

If you thought former giant Giant Mike Hoffman was invincible, think again – it seems he, like any mere mortal, is subject to the ravages of time. I hear Wayne Rooney can recommend a good hair plug specialist.

Dundee’s AJ MacClean gets all philosophical on us.

Yet another ‘hockey players are getting on a bit’ shocker, as Giants’ Rob Sandrock reminisces about his heyday. Next, the news the female fans of the Elite League have been waiting for.

Well Jerramie. Start by removing most of your clothing. Then grab a camera. Am I breaking this down enough for you?

Next up: forget the Dukan, the Atkins and the Southbeach. The Tait Diet is clearly where it’s at in the slimming world these days. Take heed of his excellent advice if you’re looking to shed a pound or two.

Sure beats cabbage soup.

The written word forms a binding contract – be careful what you wish for.

Good luck with both of those things Ross. Though I fear you may only need it for one of the two.

Based on the new Hull Stingrays screensaver posted by Chris Sykes this week, the club should possibly consider employing a new IT developer.

I love this beautifully descriptive Tweet from Braehead Clan’s Sammy Zajac.

For those of you not from these parts, what he means is that it’s gloriously hot and sunny.

Next, in what seems to be becoming a weekly feature, another NHL player rocking a quality ride:

Pure class. Meanwhile, somewhere in Bavaria…

A truly damning indictment of the unreliability of southern German wireless technology.

And finally, following the shocking incident at Hillsborough where a Leeds fan attacked a goalkeeper, Ryan Finnerty reflects on what would happen in a parallel situation in ice hockey.

A good point well made Finner. Although I can’t help thinking that prior to being lynched by 18 blokes with sticks, they might just fall on their arse.

More goodness from the world of Twitter next week my lovelies!