Talk:Jonathan Cheechoo

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The article provided states that Cheechoo was 12 when he wrote the Sharks paper. He couldn't have been written the paper in 4th grade, considering that the Sharks didn't even exist at that time. --Madchester 17:11, 17 April 2006 (UTC)

Actually, they were in existance at that time. If Cheechoo was 12 years old at the time, that would have been in 1992. San Jose came into the NHL in 1991. The fourth grade thing has no mention on his player bio, but the essay is in fact real. Tachyon01 20:25, 17 April 2006 (UTC)

Exactly, if he was in 4th grade, then it would have been around 88-89, which was well before the Sharks came into existence. --Madchester 19:49, 19 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Cheechoo Essay

Cheechoo himself says he wrote the essay in grade 4. Maybe the Canadian system is different or he was held back a grade(s).

The Canadian system isn't that different . In Ontario, a 12 year old should normally be in grade 6 or 7. Of course, life on a reserve is a bit different, he may have started late or, as you suggest, been held back a grade. Kraigus 20:54, 27 August 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Removed sentences

I removed the following from the article:

During the 2006 NHL Playoffs, Cheechoo would make several unsportsmanlike plays. In Game 4 versus the Edmonton Oilers in Edmonton, Cheechoo was hit by Chris Pronger late in the second period. He responded by elbowing Pronger in the throat later that shift. Throughout the series, Cheechoo was seen taking advantage of players smaller in stature than himself. This was opitimized by an incident in Game 4 when he grabbed hold of, and subseqently ran skilled Oilers forward Ales Hemsky from behind, headfirst into the boards.

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I wrote the blog post that had been used as a citation for Cheechoo's hit on Hemsky. While I remember the hit well, and I'm flattered to have been used as a source, I agree - it didn't happen just because I said it did. It's also "epitomized", not "optimized", original writer of that paragraph should take note in case you want to include it again in some edited form. Kraigus 21:03, 27 August 2006 (UTC)