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TORONTO - Bobby Orr waited 35 years after his final NHL game to write a book. The result is a reflection on the nostalgia of playing hockey on frozen ponds growing up in Parry Sound, Ont., the physical and emotional pain of knee injuries that cut his career short and the off-ice struggles that the legendary Boston Bruins defenceman hasnt talked much about. "Orr: My Story" was also created as something of a how-to book by a grandparent about how parents, coaches and children should approach the sport. "I touch a lot of things, people who have made a difference, people who have sacrificed so I could reach my goals," Orr said in an interview with The Canadian Press. "I talk about a lot of different things and finally I convinced myself that maybe I could put something together that the reader will get something from." Over roughly 300 pages, Orr, with the help of author and former player Vern Stenlund, describes his beginnings as a talented young rushing defenceman through his Hall of Fame NHL career. Lessons, like his fathers hands-off approach to hockey, are dropped in along the way. "People would come up to my father and say, Your sons going to play in the NHL," Orr said. "And hed come to me and say, Look, go out and play, have fun and well see what happens. Thats how it should be." Regrets arent a major part of the narrative, aside from the knee injuries that limited the eight-time Norris Trophy winner to just nine full NHL seasons and parts of three more. In the past, Orr hadnt been all that open about discussing his knee issues, and this book offers a look into the psychology of injury and the mindset of an athlete robbed of the physical ability to do what his mind thinks he can. "In the end thats why I stopped," he said. "I had a way I played, and I just couldnt play like that anymore. I couldnt skate. Skating was my game, and I just couldnt play the game that I used to play, and that was very difficult. To finally sit there and say, Hey, its over, youve taken my skates from me, I cant play anymore was a very difficult thing to do. But I just couldnt do it." Orr mentions early on that it wasnt his intention to dig up dirt from the past. For much of the time, the focus remains on his journey to the NHL and the two Stanley Cups he won with the Bruins. The one person who isnt spared harsh criticism is former agent and former NHL Players Association executive director Alan Eagleson, who stole money from Orr and others along the way. Orrs finances were destroyed by a man who went on to be convicted of fraud and embezzlement. Orr had to be convinced by the books publisher to write about Eagleson, but he conceded it was the right decision and then didnt hold back. "He stole from the guys that he was representing and back in those days, early on, this was supposedly going towards pensions for the players," he said. "Heres a man, hes been a convicted felon, stripped of his Order of Canada, out of the Hall of Fame, disbarred. What he did was disgraceful to the people that trusted him like I did. I trusted Alan. He was like a brother and I trusted him with everything. Not only me but so many players, he hurt so many players. Its incredible." Orr left plenty of room for praise, especially of his wife, Peggy, several minor-hockey coaches, and the player he still admires more than any other, Gordie Howe. Perhaps more than anyone else, Orr singles out Don Cherry, as an entire chapter is devoted to "Grapes," one of his coaches with the Bruins and a longtime friend. "Don came to Parry Sound for an Easter Seals skate-a-thon, so before leaving town we went over to see Grandma Orr," Orr said. "Gram Orr was, she was over 90 then and she was a little lady. We walked in, she didnt see very well and I walked over and said, You know Don Cherry. Shes looking up at him and she says: I like you. Youre the only one that tells the truth, and shes poking him in the chest. Shes over 90. Like him or dislike him, they watch and they listen." Orr contends that Cherry belongs in the Hockey Hall of Fame as a builder, more for his years on "Coachs Corner" as a respected voice than for his one game as a player and six seasons as an NHL head coach. Thats far from the only opinion Orr shares. Now an agent and the head of The Orr Hockey Group, the 65-year-old believes fighting and hitting should remain in the game but that the red line should be put back in and the trapezoid behind the net taken out to reduce injuries. "I think today our game is a little more dangerous because of the size of the players, the speed of the players, the strength of the players, and we have no barriers," Orr said. "I like the open game, but I think weve got to really be careful now. The players always have to be aware of where they are. Many of them are coming through the middle with their heads down. "We are a contact game, but the thing weve got to rid of, weve got to get rid of those high, blind-side hits, the hitting from behind." Even with the concerns about getting hit, Orr said hed enjoy playing today because as a creative skater and puck handler hed have more room to work with than during his career. But he doesnt know if his risky style would be tolerated, especially growing up in an age where kids learn systems and are coached to make the smart play from a young age. "I played a style that most defencemen didnt play," he said. "Coaches didnt like that style: defencemen going down the ice. They did not ask me to change from the time I was 14 through junior and into the pros. They just thought thats the way I was most effective, and I would hope if I was coming into the game today that the coaches and the team would think the same thing." Times have changed, something Orr freely acknowledges. The innocence of he and his friends leaving in the morning to play hockey and being told by their parents to be home by dark just isnt possible in a lot of places anymore. But that doesnt mean Orr is afraid to share his philosophies, like the notion that children — even if theyre that "Next One" — shouldnt play hockey year-round and should be encouraged to play other sports. More than an attempt to get the NHL to change its rules, Orr wants his autobiography to be a teaching tool for parents, coaches and young players. "We dont have any control on what goes on at the NHL level in minor sports. But were supposed to have control over our kids programs," Orr said. "There should be rules (for) what happens inside their organizations, and we all have to work together to make sure its a great experience for every kid. In my case, my fondest memories are of my days of minor hockey, and for some kids thats not happening and thats wrong." Eric Lindross parents asked Orrs folks for advice when Lindros was the so-called "Next One." Their answer was to do nothing, a sentiment their son tries to pass along decades later. "I guarantee any of the parents, if your son or daughter has the ability to play at a higher level, as long as theyre having fun, as long as they love the game, as long as they have passion for the game, theyll get a chance," Orr said. "Keep in mind, .0025 per cent of all kids playing hockey ever play one game (in the NHL), so the chances of your son being the one, its slim. "Its a marathon, not a sprint. Leave the kids, let them play, let them have fun, well see what happens." 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Westbrook has missed 27 games since having a procedure on Dec. 27 to deal with swelling in his injured right knee — the third operation on the knee in nine months.MILWAUKEE -- Anthony Pettis made quick work of Benson Henderson on Saturday, submitting the 155-pound champion in the main event of UFC 164. It was the second time Pettis had taken a title from Henderson. In 2010, Pettis (17-2) needed an incredible fifth-round highlight-reel kick off the cage to win the WEC lightweight title from Henderson (19-3). This time, he needed less than five minutes to take home the UFCs 155-pound title. "It feels amazing to be here," Pettis said after having the belt wrapped around his waist at Milwaukees BMO Harris Bradley Center. "I grew up coming to this arena and sitting in those nosebleeds. Milwaukee made Anthony Pettis. You really cant write a better story than what happened right here tonight." Pettis looked like the stronger fighter from the start, defending multiple takedown attempts from Henderson while looking for opportunities to strike. It came late in the opening round, as Pettis landed a series of thunderous kicks to the body that took a visible toll on his opponent. But as his confidence built, Pettis tried for an acrobatic leaping kick that came up short, allowing Henderson to push the action to the floor. Henderson wasnt out of trouble, even as he set up on top. Pettis turned quickly for a submission attempt, turning immediately into an armbar that left Henderson trapped. As Pettis torqued the hold, Henderson verbally submitted. Pettis let go of the hold, but it took the crowd a moment to gather what happened. When the Milwaukee-born Pettis scaled the cage to celebrate, the arena erupted. Pettis was awarded a US$50,000 "Submission of the Night" award for his effort. After the win, Pettis called out UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo and said he was willing to meet the Brazilian at either 145 or 155 pounds. However, UFC president Dana White revealed at the events post-event press conference that Pettis suffered a left knee injury that he will need to address before booking any future contests. The nights co-feature saw two of the sports top heavyweights meet in a long-awaited matchup, though the contest between former UFC champions Josh Barnett (33-6) and Frank Mir (16-8) resulted in a somewhat unsettling finish. Barnett rushed forward from the opening bell, charging with punches and knees as Mir tried to defend against the cage. After surviving the initial barrage, Mir settled into the clinch, where he looked to turn the momentum in his favour. However, Barnett quickly turned up the pressure again and landed a big knee that sent Mir crashing to the canvas. Barnett looked to follow with punches on the floor, but referee Rob Hinds stepped in to wave off the fight at the 1:56 mark of the first. Mir immediately popped up to his feet to protest the stoppage, but the call had been made. While the end was likely inevitable, the stoppage seemed a touch premature, and the crowd on hand booed the decision. Still, the result was a Barnett victory in his first UFC appearance since 2002. "It felt great to get this win here in the UFC," said Barnett. "Its been a long time coming, and its great to get this matchup with Frank. "I actually do feel that it was an early stoppage. I would always prefer to get the clean finish." UFC boss White also said he thought the fight was stopped prematurely but declined to speculate whether or not the promotion would book a remaatch.dddddddddddd Featherweight contender Chad Mendes (15-1) earned one of the biggest wins of his career, earning an impressive TKO finish of an always durable Clay Guida (30-11). Mendes was the better fighter from the start, patiently handling Guidas fast-paced attacks by avoiding leaping punches and easily turning aside any takedown attempts. But already up two rounds to none, Mendes refused to be content with a decision win and turned up the heat in the third. A right hand stunned Guida and Mendes pounced with a flurry of brutal power shots inside until Guida collapsed to the floor, forcing referee Yves Lavigne to step in 30 seconds in to the final round. Mendes has now earned four straight knockout wins since his January 2012 loss to champ Jose Aldo and hopes to book a rematch later this year. Meanwhile, Guida loses by knockout for the first time in his 18 UFC appearances. "I feel like I have made as big of a statement as I possibly could in this division," Mendes said. "I wanted a knockout very badly, and I got it. I knew it was my best bet." Mendes, who earned the evenings "Knockout of the Night" bonus for his win, said he believes hes deserving of another shot at the belt. UFC boss White said Mendes place among a strong list of contenders at 145 pounds is uncertain but admitted, "I love this kid." Fighting at heavyweight for the first time since 2008, former dual-division contender Brandon Vera (12-7) tried to use a movement-based strategy to outwork a bigger Ben Rothwell (33-9). While the strategy worked for the better part of two rounds, Veras luck ran out in the third. After chasing Vera for much of the contest, Rothwell finally snapped in the final round, wildly gesturing and bobbing his head before rushing forward with a barrage of heavy punches. Vera tried to defend against the cage, but the blows snuck through his defence and he toppled to the floor. Rothwell followed to the floor and pounded away until referee Herb Dean waved off the fight at the 1:54 mark of the round. "I think the best of me came out in that third round tonight," Rothwell said. "Ive still got some things to do, but Ive got a great training facility, coaches and training partners, and that all helped me." In the nights first main-card contest, top featherweight contenders Dustin Poirier (14-3) and Erik Koch (13-3) combined for a thrilling affair that included an opening frame likely to wind up on some "Round of the Year" lists. Both fighters came close to finishing the contest in the opening round, Poirier through devastating strikes and Koch with a triangle choke that his opponent later admitted nearly forced him to submit. Poirier took firm control of the momentum in the second round and seemed well on his way to victory, but Koch remained game until the very end, looking for a rear-naked choke in the final seconds of the third frame that he just couldnt quite finish. In the end, it was Poirier who was awarded a unanimous-decision win, 29-28, 29-27 and 29-27. "I was dominant in the first two rounds, but I made a mistake in the third and he capitalized," Poirier said after the win. "Hes slick but not that strong. I knew I had hurt him a couple times, but hes a tough guy." UFC 164 drew a reported 9,178 fans for a $907,116 live gate according to UFC officials. Cheap NFL Jerseys Wholesale Jerseys Wholesale NFL Jerseys Jerseys From China Wholesale NFL Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys Cheap Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys China ' ' '
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