The NHL mascot dodgeball match took place on Monday night at the TD Garden in Boston. It was a lighthearted and fun event that brought together mascots from various NHL teams for a friendly game of dodgeball. The match was organized as part of the NHL’s All-Star Weekend festivities. The mascots were divided into two teams, the Eastern Conference and the Western Conference. Each team consisted of six mascots, representing different teams from their respective conferences. The mascots included popular characters such as Gritty from the Philadelphia Flyers, Tommy Hawk from the Chicago Blackhawks, and Youppi! from the Montreal Canadiens.
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The mascots included popular characters such as Gritty from the Philadelphia Flyers, Tommy Hawk from the Chicago Blackhawks, and Youppi! from the Montreal Canadiens. The dodgeball match was played on a specially designed court, with foam balls for safety. The rules were simple: players had to avoid being hit by the balls while trying to eliminate opponents by throwing balls at them.
Movie review: Nicolas Cage in the mishmashy, benighted ‘Season of the Witch’
The age of chivalry has never looked dingier than in “Season of the Witch,” a sluggish mash-up of knight’s tale and creature feature. The movie proceeds in near darkness, perhaps to obscure its shoddy special effects, but the pervasive gloom is less discouraging than star Nicolas Cage’s indifferent performance. This is the sort of looney-tunes adventure that would have benefited from the actor at his most unmoored.
Cage plays Behmen, a 14th-century crusader who tires of righteous slaughter after a dozen years in the Middle East. When he and boon companion Felson (Ron “Hellboy’’ Perlman) head back to Europe, they’re marked as deserters by one of the saga’s many officious priests.
The two knights make remarkably good time and are soon in a section of Eastern Europe with a heavy Transylvania vibe. You know: forests choked in mist, near-impassable gorges, packs of voracious wolves with no fear of man. Also, for those viewers who like their menace sprinkled with history: the Black Plague.
Arriving in a pox-ridden town, Behmen and Felson are ID’d as deserters and offered a choice between a trial or a quest. They reluctantly choose the latter, which involves transporting an accused witch (Claire Foy) to a remote mountain monastery for judgment. On the way, the unnamed young woman seems meek, but she sometimes reveals the upper-body strength of an aerobics instructor. Perhaps her brawn means she’s a sorceress; in the movie’s prologue, three women are hanged as witches, and only two of them turn out to be innocent.
The intro’s mix of feminist history and old-fashioned heebie-jeebies is typical of “Season of the Witch,’’ which never commits to being any particular kind of movie. It has elements of the Ridley Scott historical epic, along with hidden-texts and secret-libraries hokum that suggests “The Name of the Rose” and “The Da Vinci Code.” It’s also a horror movie, complete with a cameo by British scare-flick patriarch Christopher Lee as a dying, pustule-covered cardinal.
Director Dominic Sena employs the sort of shock cuts typical of the horror genre, but the sudden flashes of gruesomeness don’t increase the movie’s overall velocity. A decade ago, Sena directed Cage in “Gone in 60 Seconds,’’ a car-thief caper that drove circles around its own silliness. But this film is slower than the midtempo Donovan ditty from which it borrows its title, and without that song’s sense of atmosphere.
Occasionally, “Season of the Witch’’ shifts into buddy-flick mode, but Cage and Perlman deliver their zipless repartee at half-speed, punctuated by long pauses that only emphasize the dialogue’s flatness. Writer Bragi F. Schut basically repurposes other movies’ taglines, so “We’re going to need a bigger boat’’ from “Jaws” becomes “We’re going to need more holy water.’’ In fact, the slow-talking knights do get more holy water, but they just waste it on the CGI villain. They should have poured it on the script.
Jenkins is a freelance writer.
Season of the Witch(95 minutes) is rated PG-13 for thematic elements, violence and disturbing content.
Jenkins is a freelance writer.
If a player was hit, they had to leave the court. The last team with remaining players was declared the winner. The match was filled with hilarious moments and entertaining antics by the mascots. Gritty, known for his unpredictable behavior, stole the show with his wild moves and playful interactions with other mascots. Tommy Hawk showcased his athleticism by dodging balls with ease, while Youppi! brought his signature energy and enthusiasm to the game. The NHL mascot dodgeball match provided a unique opportunity for fans to see their favorite mascots in action. It was a chance for these lovable characters to showcase their agility, teamwork, and friendly competition. The atmosphere was filled with laughter and cheer as fans cheered for their favorite mascots. Overall, the NHL mascot dodgeball match was a memorable and enjoyable event that added a touch of fun to the All-Star Weekend. It brought together mascots from different teams, allowing them to interact and entertain both fans and players. The event highlighted the importance of mascots in the NHL and their role in creating a positive and engaging fan experience..
Reviews for "The Battle of the NHL Mascots: Dodgeball Edition"
1. - John - 2/5 stars - I was really looking forward to the NHL mascot dodgeball match, but I was left disappointed. The whole event felt poorly organized and chaotic. It was difficult to follow the action and keep track of which mascot was on which team. Additionally, the dodgeball game itself lacked any real strategy or skill. It seemed more like a chaotic mess of mascots throwing balls aimlessly. Overall, it was a letdown and I wouldn't recommend it.
2. - Emily - 1/5 stars - This NHL mascot dodgeball match was a waste of time and money. The event lacked any real entertainment value. The mascots were clumsy and uncoordinated, often missing their targets or throwing the balls too softly. The game was also unnecessarily long, with no clear winners or sense of excitement. It felt more like a random gathering of mascots throwing balls, rather than a professional dodgeball match. I regret attending and would advise others to skip this event.
3. Ben - 2.5/5 stars - The NHL mascot dodgeball match was alright, but it didn't live up to the hype. While it was amusing to see the mascots in action and their playful antics, the dodgeball game itself was lackluster. The rules were unclear and there was no real structure to the game. It felt more like a gimmick to entertain the audience rather than a serious competition. Overall, it was an average experience, but not something I would recommend as a must-see event.