Kayla
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Former hockey player trying to be a romance writer. He was suspended for various issues as well as on trial for others. Here’s a sampling in screen shots from Wikipedia which has full references.
![During and after his hockey career, Avery has been involved in a number of controversies.
Red Wings general manager Ken Holland said he traded Avery during the 2002-03 season because he did not live up to the standards of an NHL professional. 30. Avery has bullied people including Dustin Brown 12) and Martin
Brodeur. (31]
Leukemia comment
In November 2007, Howard Berger, a reporter for Toronto radio station FAN 590 stated that
an unnamed Rangers player had accused Avery of commenting about Toronto Maple Leafs player Jason Blake's battle with leukemia, prior to a pregame confrontation between Avery and Toronto's Darcy Tucker. 32) Avery, who denied the allegation, received an NHL-maximum $2500 fine, and Tucker received a $1000 fine.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:sryrif255icnpdwopgw2zepc/bafkreid2ikq7vxs4giq2loybn66bt5tazjfsskyla2zghr3lgb6ipnyv3y@jpeg)
![On December 2, 2008, prior to the Stars' morning skate in preparation for a game against the Calgary Flames, Avery approached the assembled reporters in the dressing room and stated, "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 sloppy seconds. I don't know what that's about, but enjoy the game tonight." At the time, two of Avery's ex-girlfriends were dating fellow NHL players: actress Elisha Cuthbert was dating Flames defenceman Dion Phaneuf, and model Rachel Hunter was dating Kings centre Jarret Stoll. 36]
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Within hours, the NHL suspended Avery indefinitely for "conduct detrimental to the league or the game of hockey". His comments were met with near-unanimous condemnation by the Stars organization, fellow players, and fans alike. Stars owner Tom Hicks said that the team would have suspended Avery had the NHL not acted first. 39) Avery apologized the
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![On December 5, the NHL fixed Avery's suspension at six games, retroactive to the December 2 game against the Flames. He agreed to undergo anger management counselling due to what the NHL called unacceptable and antisocial behaviour.
Commissioner Gary Bettman noted that both he and league disciplinarian Colin Campbell had warned Avery several times before about his behaviour. 38. On December 14, after the last game of Avery's suspension, the Stars announced that Avery would not return to the team. One factor in the Stars decision was that coach Dave Tippett and several of the players, including Mike Modano and Marty Turco, let it be known they weren't willing to take him back on the team. Tippett had warned Avery not to talk to the media about his former girlfriends, and was outraged when he did so. 41[421 According to TSN's James Duthie, Avery's teammates soured on him not long after he arrived. The "sloppy seconds" incident was the last straw, and Hicks had been actively looking to cut ties with him while the suspension was underway. 43]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:sryrif255icnpdwopgw2zepc/bafkreicehp5x7skl27r65qfkckb6vpx65radi7a5p244anukdvesdogmeq@jpeg)
![Criminal mischief trial
Avery used his Instagram account, named
"officer_avery", to try to keep New York City's bike lanes clear of obstructions. After ramming his scooter into a minivan blocking a bike lane in New York City's West Village, Avery was charged with criminal mischief in 2019.!48]
Prosecutors offered him a plea deal that would involve him pleading guilty, paying a fine, and attending anger management classes. In an in-person hearing in April 2022, Avery dismissed his lawyer, chose to represent himself, and declined a bench trial, demanding instead a jury trial. His court date was set for May 23, 2022. This angered Avery, who lives and works in California, and who had demanded a trial on the same day as his hearing. 49) At a pretrial hearing on May 23, Avery attended via Facelime and was represented by an attorney.
He was ordered to appear in person on June 15. 50]
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December 9, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Former hockey player trying to be a romance writer. He was suspended for various issues as well as on trial for others. Here’s a sampling in screen shots from Wikipedia which has full references.
Preview of the booksta content later this week.
December 8, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Preview of the booksta content later this week.
New door done and my new hoodies arrived as well!!!
December 4, 2025 at 12:07 AM
New door done and my new hoodies arrived as well!!!
Apple Music Replay came out yesterday and there were no surprises 😂
December 3, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Apple Music Replay came out yesterday and there were no surprises 😂
TW - Sexual Assault. Please please please acknowledge that “An acquittal is only a legal conclusion, not a moral one.”
There should be higher standards for everyone about re entry into things than just they were found not guilty.
There should be higher standards for everyone about re entry into things than just they were found not guilty.
December 2, 2025 at 1:43 AM
TW - Sexual Assault. Please please please acknowledge that “An acquittal is only a legal conclusion, not a moral one.”
There should be higher standards for everyone about re entry into things than just they were found not guilty.
There should be higher standards for everyone about re entry into things than just they were found not guilty.
I lied I’m irritated so found the news release. The canes oversee the hockey ops decisions. www.nhl.com/hurricanes/n...
December 1, 2025 at 6:10 PM
I lied I’m irritated so found the news release. The canes oversee the hockey ops decisions. www.nhl.com/hurricanes/n...
Absolutely fucking trash. This is the Canes’ AHL affiliate for those who thought the work was done after the initial non signing. #CarolinaCulture
December 1, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Absolutely fucking trash. This is the Canes’ AHL affiliate for those who thought the work was done after the initial non signing. #CarolinaCulture
I’m not getting anymore reading done today so here’s a November wrap up! 🌈📚 💙📚
November 30, 2025 at 9:39 PM
I’m not getting anymore reading done today so here’s a November wrap up! 🌈📚 💙📚
When your friends call you out… I just have very specific reading/tv habits.
Any wow, seriously have you read Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid yet?!?! Sapphic astronauts!!!
Also there’s a sapphic firefighter holiday movie coming out. And a gay hockey tv show. I’m going to be insufferable.
Any wow, seriously have you read Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid yet?!?! Sapphic astronauts!!!
Also there’s a sapphic firefighter holiday movie coming out. And a gay hockey tv show. I’m going to be insufferable.
November 21, 2025 at 3:30 AM
When your friends call you out… I just have very specific reading/tv habits.
Any wow, seriously have you read Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid yet?!?! Sapphic astronauts!!!
Also there’s a sapphic firefighter holiday movie coming out. And a gay hockey tv show. I’m going to be insufferable.
Any wow, seriously have you read Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid yet?!?! Sapphic astronauts!!!
Also there’s a sapphic firefighter holiday movie coming out. And a gay hockey tv show. I’m going to be insufferable.
Cotton candy sky tonight.
November 15, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Cotton candy sky tonight.
Made it home and this was waiting for me!!!!
November 9, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Made it home and this was waiting for me!!!!
Currently 1-1 with zero SOG for either team.
November 7, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Currently 1-1 with zero SOG for either team.
Lotta rereads for my favorites last month!
November 4, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Lotta rereads for my favorites last month!
Apparently I listened to something besides Sleep Theory in October. Although I saw Dermot live so that was the post concert depression talking. My algorithm is so confused when i ask it to play stuff based on my favorites.
November 4, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Apparently I listened to something besides Sleep Theory in October. Although I saw Dermot live so that was the post concert depression talking. My algorithm is so confused when i ask it to play stuff based on my favorites.
Don’t forget to get you sticker if you haven’t already and vote in any municipal elections happening in your area!!!!!
November 4, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Don’t forget to get you sticker if you haven’t already and vote in any municipal elections happening in your area!!!!!
Forgot how to speak dog. Apparently I swore at them and now they’re upset with me.
November 3, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Forgot how to speak dog. Apparently I swore at them and now they’re upset with me.
Visiting the old roommates. She’s a princess that for sure.
November 1, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Visiting the old roommates. She’s a princess that for sure.
Municipal elections time. Vote on or before the 4th!!!!
October 28, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Municipal elections time. Vote on or before the 4th!!!!
This week’s entertainment…
October 28, 2025 at 5:33 PM
This week’s entertainment…
My handle stems from my tattoo which stems from lyrics from Dermot Kennedy.
October 20, 2025 at 5:55 AM
My handle stems from my tattoo which stems from lyrics from Dermot Kennedy.
I’m a little excited
October 19, 2025 at 11:42 PM
I’m a little excited
Performative. But queer people are here and are hockey fans despite an owners’ perspective
October 9, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Performative. But queer people are here and are hockey fans despite an owners’ perspective
So. One of my favorite books for this year is finally out in the wild. Please go read Mirage City by @levacrosen.bsky.social!!!!!! 1950s queer mystery solved by a gay PI. how could this not intrigue you? 🌈📚 #BookSky
October 7, 2025 at 12:17 PM
So. One of my favorite books for this year is finally out in the wild. Please go read Mirage City by @levacrosen.bsky.social!!!!!! 1950s queer mystery solved by a gay PI. how could this not intrigue you? 🌈📚 #BookSky