Media From the Heart by Ruth Hill

By Ruth on February 19, 2014 in history, sports

Now for a bit of Olympics trivia. On this date in 1998, the U.S. Hockey team (who had been defeated) participated in some hotel vandalism. It was not known how many took out their anger in this manner, but it took place in Nagano, Japan in the Olympics village. They had been eliminated from the hockey tournament about ten hours earlier. Ten chairs were broken, three fire extinguishers were emptied, and six of the chairs and a fire extinguisher were thrown from a fifth floor apartment to the courtyard below. While there were no injuries, this kind of behavior is deplorable. The team seemed to play down what happened, and discipline didn’t really happen. The damages were around $3,000, and restitution was made by both hockey groups who had provided players. I really don’t understand this behavior, and I never remember hearing about it. It seems like most people downplayed it as a drunken rampage, and no real harm was done. I completely disagree.

For more info:

http://www.canoe.ca/SlamNaganoHockeyMenArchive/feb20_angry.html

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/sports/longterm/olympics1998/sport/hockey/articles/trash20.htm

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Ruth Hill is an entertainment journalist, digital media strategist, and creative professional who believes in the power of storytelling to inspire, encourage, and connect people. With years of experience interviewing actors, filmmakers, authors, and other creative professionals, Ruth has developed a passion for discovering the stories behind the people who bring entertainment to life. Her interviews and reviews reflect her appreciation for authentic storytelling, meaningful performances, and the creative individuals working both in front of and behind the camera. Through her digital media business, Media From the Heart, Ruth works with actors, filmmakers, authors, and organizations to help them connect with audiences through social media strategy, video production, YouTube optimization, website development, and digital marketing. A Washington State native, Ruth lives in the Yelm area and is the proud mother of an adult daughter. A former music educator and lifelong creative, she continues to pursue her passion for music, writing, and the arts. At the heart of everything Ruth does is her Christian faith, which inspires her commitment to seeing the best in others,

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5 Comments

Savvy Working Gal February 19, 2014 Reply

This is ridiculous. I think we need to have harsher sentences so people realize this behavior isn’t going to be tolerated. Interesting blog.
Cristyl @ CHill Thoughts February 19, 2014 Reply

Interesting…I don’t remembering hearing about the vandalism, either. What a poor Olympic attitude. Just ridiculous!

-Cristyl
April February 19, 2014 Reply

Huh. Who knew?? Oh, I love that you have “This Day in History” tab. As a fellow history geek, I really love it!
Marie February 19, 2014 Reply

I couldn’t agree more. I do not understand the need to destroy. Hopping here from BYB and following on G+. Blessings to you and yours.
Yuliya February 19, 2014 Reply

Wow! I didn’t know that either! How interesting. I really agree with you that this shouldn’t have been downplayed, and is certainly inappropriate behaviour especially for people that are setting examples for others.