On Tuesday, December 2nd NHL hockey star Sean Avery was suspended indefinitely. Not for rough play or unsportsmanlike conduct, but punished for rude remarks he made regarding an ex-girlfriend. In a personally instigated press conference, he made the statement that, "I'm just going to say one thing. I'm really happy to be back in Calgary; I love Canada. I just want to comment on how it's become like a common thing in the NHL for guys to fall in love with my (former girlfriends). I don't know what that's about, but enjoy the game tonight." In place of (former girlfriends) Avery actually stated, "sloppy seconds." When NHL commissioner Gary Bettmen heard about the comments, he immediately retaliated to keep the Dallas star from playing in Tuesday night's game. Actual length of his punishment was determined on another date and resulted in a six-game suspension. I think that it is really good that Bettmen acted so quickly and efficiently in order to establish that crude comments about women would not be tolerated within the organization. Issues of gender ideology and women being seen as sex objects were raised as Avery's deviant actions took place. Avery is known for his ability to talk "smack" to other players as a way to get inside their heads, but there is a difference between competitive banter and demeaning remarks about women.
-KatieS
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I am also a fan of Sean Avery but for other reasons. I think he is extremely good looking. Besides his looks he is a talented athlete. Hockey players are known for their masculine and aggressive behavior on the ice. Avery disrupts and crosses the gender ideologies and boundaries between femininity and masculinity. Avery has a true passion for fashion. Although he is verbally abused by opposing teams, HIS team is very supportive. We all know he brings the smack to the ice but it’s interesting to see such a masculine figure in sport intrigued by style and design. Most male figures instill the macho persona that is socially constructed. His forward ambition in fashion was aspired by interning at Men’s Vogue. A dream come true for Avery also makes him a role model for other athletes whom are heterosexual whom love fashion.
Jackie O. Kin 332 Sec.03
I'm not a follower of hockey, but after hearing about Sean Avery and his comments I wanted to see what all fuss is about. He's no different from Terrell Owens, who I'm a big fan of. To me, both of them love to talk, and it doesn't bother me at all. From a guys perspective, the comments that Sean Avery weren't that bad. The only thing that made it bad was the way he did it. He pulled the cameras towards him and made a big announcement out of it. Guys say stuff like this all the time with their friends, but we do it behind closed doors. His punishment is justified because he is a distraction to the team and to the league. Hockey is struggling and they don't need Sean Avery to give hockey a bad name.
Eric S. Kin 332I
Sean Avery's JOB is to get underneath the skin of his opponents. He had done some quite unothordox things in his career to make sure that he is in his opponent's head. His ex-girlfriend is currently going out with a player from the Calgary Flames and those remarks were purely to get a rise out of him. Antagonizing his opponents is what he gets paid millions of dollars to do. He's not flashy or filled with finesse. He plays to his strengths which are being gritty, mean, and tough. I do not think what he said was an attack on women per se but rather a means to give him advantage during the game.
Scott Byrum 338I
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