Nickelback to play NHL Awards

2012-04-20 by Kris/KJ | 64 Comments
The greatest band ever, Nickelback, is slated to perform at the 2012 National Hockey League awards on June 20th at the Encore Theater in Las Vegas. Nickelback first played the gig in 2002 which helped launch them into the mainstream rock scene a decade ago.

"Nickelback's performance is part of a strategic promotional alliance between the League and the band. The partnership also calls for the integration of Nickelback's music into highlight reels during the upcoming Stanley Cup Conference Finals and promotion of the NHL on Nickelback's digital and social media platforms."

This past year, football fans denounced a decision by the NFL to have Nickelback perform during halftime at the Superbowl, even creating an entire online movement demanding the group not perform. Unfortunately for hockey fans, the NHL never got the memo.

http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=628770

Tagged: Nickelback

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toolpeth182
April 21st 2012
320 Comments


NOPE NOPE NOPE

KjSwantko
April 21st 2012
12568 Comments


I can't believe they're partnering with each other ugh

Trebor.
Emeritus
April 21st 2012
60352 Comments


As long as they are away from the NFL

auberginedreams
April 21st 2012
6678 Comments


good thing i'm not a sports fan. nickeback seems intent on raping every sports league with their shitty music.

KSK1
April 21st 2012
4118 Comments


Dude this is the most tragic news I've heard.....like ever.

KjSwantko
April 21st 2012
12568 Comments


I could see the penguins jammin nickelback hard

KSK1
April 21st 2012
4118 Comments


Probably, I mean "Rockstar" is probably Crosby's anthem.

Trebor.
Emeritus
April 21st 2012
60352 Comments


If they played an NBA game they would get shot

KjSwantko
April 21st 2012
12568 Comments


"Probably, I mean "Rockstar" is probably Crosby's anthem."

nah bro he'd like that song where it says "she's gonna lick my pistol clean"...he'd think it was badass

Satellite
April 21st 2012
26539 Comments


the nhl vs. learning from other leagues' mistakes, part 352

KjSwantko
April 21st 2012
12568 Comments


Bettman thought this was a brilliant idea I bet.........they'll probably have bottoms up playing in the background while the cup is hoisted ugh

ILJ
April 21st 2012
6942 Comments


All of my why. All of it.

Sirob
April 21st 2012
2653 Comments


this band has to ruin everything.

moderndaydrool
April 21st 2012
322 Comments


Just....no.

Josh D.
April 21st 2012
18464 Comments


NEVER AGAIN


XDisasterX
April 21st 2012
21 Comments


Nickle back should die...

VanitySeason
April 21st 2012
398 Comments


they seem pretty intent on fucking with every sports league

auberginedreams
April 21st 2012
6678 Comments


i would be pennywise to get my nickelback.

GeoffJesterPemberton
April 21st 2012
209 Comments


Vancouver will riot.

auberginedreams
April 21st 2012
6678 Comments


canadians brought this on themselves.

Recspecs
April 21st 2012
9911 Comments


On the bright side, Nickelback probably don't believe soccer is a sport.

simonpettersen
April 21st 2012
273 Comments


I really do hope you are trolling about the "greatest band ever" part, if not... I feel bad for you.

KSK1
April 21st 2012
4118 Comments


"they'll probably have bottoms up playing in the background while the cup is hoisted ugh"

So much ugh. Never even thought of that.

sailSAway
April 21st 2012
1141 Comments


right where they belong

SgtPepper
Emeritus
April 21st 2012
4510 Comments


I wonder why Hockey hasnt gotten popular in Britain. I didnt hear much about the sport until I moved to the States.

Irving
Emeritus
April 21st 2012
7496 Comments


We make loooooove, to goats.

Ayashi
April 21st 2012
319 Comments


Brits definitely should play more hockey. Everyone else, too! It's the best sport. Shame my precious Ducks didn't make the playoffs this year Next year man.. with Bruce Boudreau leading the way.

SgtPepper
Emeritus
April 21st 2012
4510 Comments


They like a lot of football and tennis in England, i find. Most of Europe too. I mean i like football (though you call it soccer), but i find sports like Basketball and Hockey much more exciting even your "American" football has grown on me. Though Basketball is my new favorite sport, its fun to watch.

Wizard
April 21st 2012
20644 Comments


I tapped Nickelback to play my upcoming wedding in November, beat that!

sportsboy
April 21st 2012
702 Comments


WHYYYYYYY

paxman
April 21st 2012
4084 Comments


It was one of the Thanksgiving Day games that Nickelback played. A minor part of the outrage was that they are a shitty Canadian band and Thanksgiving is strictly an American holiday. Maddona played the Super Bowl.

Azn.
April 21st 2012
5632 Comments


"The greatest band ever, Nickelback"

^
NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE

Spec
April 21st 2012
41472 Comments


ugh

paxman
April 21st 2012
4084 Comments


I'm a huge fan of football, but I didn't watch that super bowl because it fucking sucked. Actually, I worked but I wouldn't have watched it anyway.

Feels
April 21st 2012
303 Comments


FFS nickelback, NO ONE LIKES YOU!

AngelofDeath
Emeritus
April 21st 2012
16307 Comments


Crossing my fingers for a Torres open-ice hit on Chad Kroeger.

Spec
April 21st 2012
41472 Comments


Lol.

Spec
April 21st 2012
41472 Comments


Shanahan would probably jut turn the other way on that one.

AngelofDeath
Emeritus
April 21st 2012
16307 Comments


I'm surprised dude got wrung up for 25 games. Seems a bit harsh. But I guess they're not just going to let it go if you injure a superstar player.

Spec
April 21st 2012
41472 Comments


Well it's because of his history too. Guy needs to learn his lesson.

DominionMM1
April 21st 2012
21612 Comments


"The greatest band ever, Nickelback"

lol

"On the bright side, Nickelback probably don't believe soccer is a sport."

who does?



Crymsonblaze
April 21st 2012
8232 Comments


Makes me happy to have no interest in sports whatsoever

DominionMM1
April 21st 2012
21612 Comments


I'm surprised dude got wrung up for 25 games. Seems a bit harsh. But I guess they're not just going to let it go if you injure a superstar player.

or if you play for a team no one cares about

lancebramsay
April 21st 2012
1585 Comments


They played halftime show for thanksgiving in Detroit, Madonna played the Super Bowl. Get your shit straight, wasn't that long ago.

Recspecs
April 21st 2012
9911 Comments


"who does?"

Dumbass.

Venpts16
April 22nd 2012
283 Comments


"The greatest band ever"

Umm okay.

AtomicShane
April 22nd 2012
2121 Comments


CAUSE WE ALL JUST WANA BE BIG ROCKSTARS

KjSwantko
April 22nd 2012
12568 Comments


You guys are right, it wasn't the superbowl. My b. Oh well fuck off.

Oh yeah and if u don't think nickelback is the greatest then you're a faggot and F you.

KjSwantko
April 22nd 2012
12568 Comments


And Angel, excellent post about Torres on Kroeger.

Dylan620
April 22nd 2012
6009 Comments


They haven't had any big pop hits since "If Today Was Your Last Day" so they're doing whatever it takes to stay relevant. At least that's my guess.

JJwins
April 22nd 2012
641 Comments


yabba dabba derrga doooo

Satellite
April 22nd 2012
26539 Comments


even legit hockey fans don't watch the awards show, so really does anyone give a fuck?

KSK1
April 22nd 2012
4118 Comments


Yeah I never watch it tbh. I just look it up online the next day. This just reinforces my decision to not watch it.

Aids
April 22nd 2012
25057 Comments


come on guys, like this is surprising at all.

"Vancouver will riot."

yeah, probably. we'll also riot if we pull off a comeback vs LA

also, if we don't

Aids
April 22nd 2012
25057 Comments


' "The greatest band ever"

Umm okay. '

right over your head, hey?

Hospital
April 22nd 2012
2102 Comments


i would be pennywise to get my nickelback.[2]


krig9412
April 22nd 2012
794 Comments


Thanks God most of the sports I watch Nickelback hasn't even heard of

Wizard
April 23rd 2012
20644 Comments


I'm surprised dude got wrung up for 25 games. Seems a bit harsh. But I guess they're not just going to let it go if you injure a superstar player.

Hospitalized the dude and potential spinal fracture. The guy should be hung from his balls for the second cheapest hit ever (next to Bertuzzi).

KSK1
April 23rd 2012
4118 Comments


^Hit on Savard was worse than the one on Hossa imo. Deliberate elbow to the head but yeah the Bertuzzi hit takes the gold on that. Torres is a fucking cocksucker as well.

Spec
April 23rd 2012
41472 Comments


Never watch the awards show anyways. Didn't Rush play at the all star game?

Gwynbleiddsfang
April 23rd 2012
363 Comments


"The greatest band ever, Nickelback"

Bwhahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahah-No.

Azn.
April 24th 2012
5632 Comments


"Never watch the awards show anyways. Didn't Rush play at the all star game?"

Don't know, but the difference between Rush and Nickelback is that Nickelback fucking sucks.


ShadowRemains
April 24th 2012
28831 Comments


neil peart does the intro to TSN's coverage, which is great

DeathsThread
May 12th 2012
218 Comments


I don't know what y'all talking 'bout Nickelback makes me plenty pissed, which is great for hockey



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