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Robert Alan Probert (June 5, 1965 – July 5, 2010) was a Canadian professional ice hockey forward. Probert played for the National Hockey League's Detroit Red Wings and Chicago Blackhawks. While a successful player by some measures, including being voted to the 1987–88 Campbell Conference all-star team, Probert was best known for his activities as a fighter and enforcer, as well as being one half of the "Bruise Brothers" with then-Red Wing teammate Joey Kocur, during the late 1980s and early 1990s. Probert was also known for his off-ice antics and legal problems.
Prior to playing with the Detroit Red Wings, Probert was with the Brantford Alexanders of the Ontario Hockey League. After being drafted, he spent one more season with the Alexanders before spending his 1984–85 season with both the Hamilton Steelhawks and the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds of the OHL.
Probert was drafted as the fourth pick in the third round (46th overall) in the 1983 NHL Entry Draft, in which the Red Wings also selected Kocur and Steve Yzerman.
Martin James McSorley (born May 18, 1963) is a retired Canadian professional hockey player, who played in the National Hockey League from 1983 until 2000. A versatile player, he was able to play both the forward and defense positions.
A former head coach of the Springfield Falcons of the American Hockey League (2002–04), aside from his hockey career, McSorley has worked as an actor, appearing in several film and television roles. McSorley was a valued teammate of Wayne Gretzky during their years playing together for the Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings, where he served as an enforcer. In 2000, his on-ice assault of Donald Brashear with his stick, in which Brashear suffered a severe concussion, led to McSorley's suspension and eventual retirement from the NHL.
McSorley was born in Hamilton, Ontario, but grew up near Cayuga, Haldimand County, Ontario. He made his NHL debut in October 1983 with the Pittsburgh Penguins, but rose to fame after a trade in September 1985 brought him to the Edmonton Oilers. His arrival and physical presence soon made Edmonton's incumbent enforcer Dave Semenko expendable, and McSorley inherited the title of "Wayne Gretzky's bodyguard".
Top Ten NHL Hockey Fights of Bob Probert 11/11/1985 | Craig Coxe (Vancouver) 1/24/1987 | Todd Ewen (St. Louis) 11/19/1987 | Craig Coxe (Vancouver) 12/14/1987 | Mark Tinordi (New York Rangers) 2/15/1988 | Ken Baumgartner (Los Angeles) 12/31/1990 | Stu Grimson (Chicago) 1/9/1991 | Dave Brown (Edmonton) 12/2/1992 | Tie Domi (New York Rangers) 2/4/1994 | Marty McSorley (Pittsburgh) 3/22/1996 | Reid Simpson (New Jersey)
Interview was taken from the "extras" section of the dvd The Last Gladiators
This Video was given to me by The Detroit Red Wings Organization. I dont think this video ever aired nationally. I do not own the music, it is Rock you like a Hurricane by the Scorpions.
Bob Probert goes mad! He beats up two people back to without a break. This guy is one tough SOB!
Marty McSorley vs Bob Probert from the Penguins at Red Wings game on Feb 4, 1994. via http://www.hockeyfights.com
Bob Probert ( Chicago Blackhawks ) knocks down Scott Parker ( Colorado Avalanche ) - NHL hockey fight Jan 12, 1999
Ric Flair shoot interview on the confrontation between Bob Probert and Tank Abbott backstage in WCW in 2000!
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Calvary Chapel The Way Sunday Service 10-6-13
Calvary Chapel The Way 4-14-13 Sunday Service Guest Pastor Bob Probert
1992 Detroit Red Wings Fantasy Camp Game U of M Ice Arena, Dearborn, MI Steve Yzerman, Sergei Fedorov, Bob Probert
This week we talk Belleville, Maurice Richard, and Bob Probert!
After a trade John Scott appears to be ineligible for the NHL All-Star Game and JR gives his reaction. Justin Williams of the Washington Capitals stops by fresh off of his hat trick against the New York Rangers and the boys discuss Anze Kopitar's new deal with the Los Angeles Kings and JR gives his best Bob Probert story. Don't miss it.
While growing up I had a VHS-tape on which I compiled and gathered as many NHL-fights that I could come across on the channels that showed NHL in Sweden. From one VHS player to the next; you know - how it was done back in the good old days. All clips are from the late 80's to mid 90's. I appologize for the bad quality, but its was an ooold tape and the conversion to a digital format I did years and years ago didnt turn out that good either. But, anyway, you will see these fights: Longest fight in NHL History? Bob Probert (Detroit) vs Marty McSorley (Pittsburgh) Teammates fighting each other on practice: Bob Probert (Detroit) vs Darren McCarty (Detroit) And then: Rick Tocchet (Pittsburg) vs Bill Huard (Ottawa) Bob Probert (Detroit) vs Craig Coxe (Vancouver Canucks) John Kordic (Montreal)...
The streak may not be over yet, but its the end of the Campbell/Western Conference era for the Red Wings. This 5 part series covers every single year of the streak Part 1: Best goals, saves and hits from 1991-1996 0:00 - Intro 1990/91 (3rd in Norris - 4-3 L vs Stl) 1:25 - Regular Season recap 2:03 - Playoffs 1991/92 (1st in Norris - 4-3 W vs Min/4-0 L vs Chi) 4:41 - Regular Season recap 5:50 - Playoffs 1992/93 (2nd in Norris - 4-3 L vs Tor) 12:00 - Regular Season recap 13:18 - Playoffs 1993/94 (1st in West - 4-3 L vs SJ) 18:07 - Regular Season recap 19:10 - Playoffs 1995 (1st in West - 4-1 W vs Dal/4-0 W vs SJ/4-1 W vs Chi/4-0 L vs NJ) 22:02 - Regular Season recap 23:06 - Playoffs 1995/96 (1st in West - 4-2 W vs Wpg/4-3 W vs Stl/4-2 L vs Col) 32:50 - Regular Season recap 34:04 - Pl...