Todd BertuzziTodd Bertuzzi (b. 2 February 1975 in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada) is a professional ice hockey player in the National Hockey League (NHL), playing for the Vancouver Canucks.
NHL HistoryBertuzzi was drafted in the 1993 NHL Entry Draft by the New York Islanders, but was traded to the Vancouver Canucks in 1998 along with Bryan McCabe for Trevor Linden. (Linden has since returned to Vancouver.) Bertuzzi's best season was 2002-2003, when he had 97 points. Bertuzzi plays on the top line of the Vancouver Canucks, sometimes referred to as the West Coast Express. consisting of himself, Markus Näslund, and Brendan Morrison. Bertuzzi is one of the league's largest and most feared players, renowned for his thunderous checks. The "Steve Moore incident"On 16 February 2004, during a Vancouver-Colorado game, Moore injured Vancouver Canucks team captain Markus Näslund with a hard open-ice bodycheck. The attending referee's opinion was that the hit was legal and required no penalty, though this was later reviewed by NHL officials, who upheld his decision. This drew the ire of many Vancouver Canucks as their captain was sidelined with a concussion for three games. Canucks head coach Marc Crawford publicly criticized the non-call by the referees on the incident. Canucks general manager Brian Burke criticized Moore after the game, calling him "a marginal player", and accusing him of "headhunting"[1]. During another Vancouver-Colorado game three weeks after the Naslund hit, on 8 March 2004, Bertuzzi began following Steve Moore down the ice attempting to instigate a fight. When Moore ignored him, Bertuzzi punched Moore blindly in the side of the head. Moore was instantly knocked unconscious. Bertuzzi then either intentionally or accidentally fell forward, his momentum driving Moore into the ice. At this point, Moore's Colorado teammates retaliated against Bertuzzi, jumping on and around the ensuing pile. Moore suffered three fractured vertebrae in his neck, a grade three concussion, vertebral ligament damage, stretching of the brachial plexus nerves, and facial cuts. AftermathOn 24 June 2004, the criminal justice branch of the British Columbia Ministry of the Attorney General announced that Bertuzzi was formally charged with assault causing bodily harm. Bertuzzi was able to arrange a plea bargain with prosecutors, and was given a conditional discharge and one year's probation. Under Canadian law, if Bertuzzi successfully completes the probation then the criminal record of the incident will be expunged.[2] Bertuzzi was suspended indefinitely by the NHL, and lost approximately $500,000 USD in pay. The Vancouver Canucks were also fined $250,000 USD, on 11 March 2004 for "...failure to prevent the atmosphere that may have led to [the incident]." Although Bertuzzi had played in a charity game in Vancouver that was arranged during the 2004-05 NHL lockout, the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) had extended his suspension to cover their jurisdiction. This meant that Bertuzzi could not play hockey in Europe during the lockout. It was felt that in the gentler European leagues, Bertuzzi would have drawn too much negative publicity. On 8 August 2005, the NHL announced that Bertuzzi would be allowed to play hockey again at the start of the 2005-06 NHL season. [3] In the league's decision, they cited many reasons for ending the suspension, such as:
On 17 February 2005, Bertuzzi was named in a lawsuit filed by Steve Moore. Also named were Brad May, Brian Burke (the Canucks' general manager at the time of the incident), and the Canucks team. The lawsuit was thrown out in October 2005, as the Colorado judge felt that British Columbia was a better venue for the suit.[5] Moore plans to appeal the lawsuit, and file a similar suit against Bertuzzi in British Columbia. The potential second suit may not be heard, as Moore's sworn testimony lists his primary residence to be in Denver, Colorado. This would make him inelligible to file a claim in Canada, as he has given evidence that he does not maintain a primary Canadian residence. On 15 August 2005, Todd broke his 17 month long silence by admitting to his mistake and expressing a desire to move on with his life. "I'm sure just like Steve Moore and his family, it's been difficult for both parties. I know I wish that day never happened. It's been some tough times, but I've got good family and good friends and good peers in the league that have helped me get over the hump and move forward and come through it." [6] Steve Moore's Toronto-based lawyer, Tim Danson, has publicly stated that Moore is skating and doing regular workouts, but continues to suffer concussion-related symptoms.[7] 2006 Torino Olympic gamesBertuzzi was selected to play on the Canadian national men's hockey team at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy. His inclusion, along with that of Dany Heatley and Shane Doan, was discussed at length by the Canadian Olympic Committee. The committee had concerns stemming from the Steve Moore incident and Bertuzzi's probationary status [8], but subsequently approved his representation of Canada at the Olympic games. [9] According to a CP article, "[COC president] Chambers said the [unusual meeting] was prompted by some media concerns raised over the three athletes participating in the Games. The fact it took the committee so long to approve the list means there was some debate."[10] Achievements
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The fact it took the committee so long to approve the list means there was some debate."[10]. The engineer signed a release form and was paid $50 for his suggestion. [9] According to a CP article, "[COC president] Chambers said the [unusual meeting] was prompted by some media concerns raised over the three athletes participating in the Games. One of the firm's principals mentioned this to his nephew, a Pennsylvania electrical engineer, who quickly thought of the name Circuit City. The committee had concerns stemming from the Steve Moore incident and Bertuzzi's probationary status [8], but subsequently approved his representation of Canada at the Olympic games. Sometime in the late 1970's, when the company that was to become Circuit City was seeking a new name for its stores, a marketing firm was hired to find suitable names. His inclusion, along with that of Dany Heatley and Shane Doan, was discussed at length by the Canadian Olympic Committee. Circuit City scored a 29% on the 2004 Corporate Equality Index by the Human Rights Campaign. Bertuzzi was selected to play on the Canadian national men's hockey team at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy. . Steve Moore's Toronto-based lawyer, Tim Danson, has publicly stated that Moore is skating and doing regular workouts, but continues to suffer concussion-related symptoms.[7]. was spun off as a separate corporation. It's been some tough times, but I've got good family and good friends and good peers in the league that have helped me get over the hump and move forward and come through it." [6]. Circuit City started and owned the CarMax Group as a wholly owned subsidiary until fall 2002, when CarMax, Inc. I know I wish that day never happened. Circuit City owns The Source by Circuit City (formerly Radio Shack) chain in Canada. "I'm sure just like Steve Moore and his family, it's been difficult for both parties. On March 7, Circuit City's board rejected this offer, but doubled its own share buy back program. On 15 August 2005, Todd broke his 17 month long silence by admitting to his mistake and expressing a desire to move on with his life. On February 11, 2005, a hedge fund headquartered in Boston, Highfields Capital, offered to takeover Circuit City for $17 a share, arguing that existing management had failed to maximize shareholder value. This would make him inelligible to file a claim in Canada, as he has given evidence that he does not maintain a primary Canadian residence. The chain of stores also has services such as Express In-Store Pickup (24-24 Pick-up Guarantee), and Price Match Plus Guarantee. The potential second suit may not be heard, as Moore's sworn testimony lists his primary residence to be in Denver, Colorado. Based in Richmond, Virginia, its over 600 stores located throughout the country have departments like Audio and Video, Camcorders and Photo, Home and Office, Music and Movies, and Toys and Games. The lawsuit was thrown out in October 2005, as the Colorado judge felt that British Columbia was a better venue for the suit.[5] Moore plans to appeal the lawsuit, and file a similar suit against Bertuzzi in British Columbia. Circuit City (NYSE: CC) is the 2nd largest electronics retailer in the United States. Also named were Brad May, Brian Burke (the Canucks' general manager at the time of the incident), and the Canucks team. "Circuit City makes it Simple" (2005 Holiday Season). On 17 February 2005, Bertuzzi was named in a lawsuit filed by Steve Moore. "Just What I Needed." (2004-Present). [3] In the league's decision, they cited many reasons for ending the suspension, such as:. "We're with You." (2001-2004). On 8 August 2005, the NHL announced that Bertuzzi would be allowed to play hockey again at the start of the 2005-06 NHL season. "Imagine That." (2001). It was felt that in the gentler European leagues, Bertuzzi would have drawn too much negative publicity. "Price, Selection, and Service.". This meant that Bertuzzi could not play hockey in Europe during the lockout. "Where Service is State of the Art." (1949-1992?). Although Bertuzzi had played in a charity game in Vancouver that was arranged during the 2004-05 NHL lockout, the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) had extended his suspension to cover their jurisdiction. Verge. The Vancouver Canucks were also fined $250,000 USD, on 11 March 2004 for "...failure to prevent the atmosphere that may have led to [the incident].". NexxTech. Bertuzzi was suspended indefinitely by the NHL, and lost approximately $500,000 USD in pay. Liquid Video. Under Canadian law, if Bertuzzi successfully completes the probation then the criminal record of the incident will be expunged.[2]. ESA. Bertuzzi was able to arrange a plea bargain with prosecutors, and was given a conditional discharge and one year's probation. Centrios. On 24 June 2004, the criminal justice branch of the British Columbia Ministry of the Attorney General announced that Bertuzzi was formally charged with assault causing bodily harm. Moore suffered three fractured vertebrae in his neck, a grade three concussion, vertebral ligament damage, stretching of the brachial plexus nerves, and facial cuts. At this point, Moore's Colorado teammates retaliated against Bertuzzi, jumping on and around the ensuing pile. Bertuzzi then either intentionally or accidentally fell forward, his momentum driving Moore into the ice. Moore was instantly knocked unconscious. When Moore ignored him, Bertuzzi punched Moore blindly in the side of the head. During another Vancouver-Colorado game three weeks after the Naslund hit, on 8 March 2004, Bertuzzi began following Steve Moore down the ice attempting to instigate a fight. Canucks general manager Brian Burke criticized Moore after the game, calling him "a marginal player", and accusing him of "headhunting"[1]. Canucks head coach Marc Crawford publicly criticized the non-call by the referees on the incident. This drew the ire of many Vancouver Canucks as their captain was sidelined with a concussion for three games. The attending referee's opinion was that the hit was legal and required no penalty, though this was later reviewed by NHL officials, who upheld his decision. On 16 February 2004, during a Vancouver-Colorado game, Moore injured Vancouver Canucks team captain Markus Näslund with a hard open-ice bodycheck. Bertuzzi is one of the league's largest and most feared players, renowned for his thunderous checks. consisting of himself, Markus Näslund, and Brendan Morrison. Bertuzzi plays on the top line of the Vancouver Canucks, sometimes referred to as the West Coast Express. (Linden has since returned to Vancouver.) Bertuzzi's best season was 2002-2003, when he had 97 points. Bertuzzi was drafted in the 1993 NHL Entry Draft by the New York Islanders, but was traded to the Vancouver Canucks in 1998 along with Bryan McCabe for Trevor Linden. . 2 February 1975 in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada) is a professional ice hockey player in the National Hockey League (NHL), playing for the Vancouver Canucks. Todd Bertuzzi (b. 2004 - Played in NHL All-Star Game. 2003 - Played in NHL All-Star Game. 2003 - NHL First All-Star Team. 1995 - OHL Second All-Star team. Bertuzzi is genuinely remorseful and apologetic for his actions. The commissioner's belief that Mr. Significant uncertainty, anxiety, stress and emotional pain caused to Bertuzzi's family. Lost endorsements (approximately $350,000.00 USD). Bertuzzi's forfeited salary ($501,926.39 USD). Moore personally. Bertuzzi's repeated attempts to apologize to Mr. Bertuzzi serving the 2nd longest, and arguably the most severe suspension in NHL history (13 regular season games, 7 playoff games; a total of 17 months, including the NHL lockout) [4]. Weight: 111 kg (245 lb). Height: 190 cm (6 ft 3 in). Shoots: Left. Position: Right Wing. |