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Hockey Star Wants to Get the Blood Off the Ice
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Georges already protested a fur expo in Montréal, and now he's just delivered a slap shot to Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper about the bloody seal slaughter. Georges sent a letter to Prime Minister Harper, writing, "Blood on the ice is fine when it comes to Canada's national sport because players are willing participants, but the blood of helpless baby seals that stains the ice each year is Canada's shame."
He joins other notables who have denounced the slaughter, including Canadian Senator Mac Harb, British Columbia native Pamela Anderson, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, and President Obama.
I think everyone can agree that this hockey champ is a pro at sticking up for animals.
Posted by Karin Bennett
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WOW! I am Big George's newest fan!
Posted by: NT | June 17, 2009 07:26 PM
I can't stand to even think of the horrid things that is happening to those baby seals. Please stop it.
Posted by: Betty Burger | June 17, 2009 08:49 PM
Georges Laraque has been the toughest pugilist in Hockey for the last ten years. He protects his other mates and will stop during a fight if he senses his opponent is injured. Known as one of the nicest people in the NHL. His respect for animals' rights does not surprise me at all.
Posted by: Brien Comerford | June 17, 2009 09:11 PM
Awesome!! A person who is willing to put his name out there where it counts. He is a great guy and should be respected and listened to!!
Posted by: Merryl Goldman | June 17, 2009 09:51 PM
Thank you, Big George.
Posted by: lynda downie | June 17, 2009 11:53 PM
Great to see. But more Canadian born pro athletes need to step and bring "aboot" an end to this barbarism. This means you Wayne Gretzky, and you Mike Richards, and you Steve Nash. Come on guys! You have the power to stop this!!!
Posted by: Dale Balukas | June 18, 2009 01:40 AM
Does he play for the Penguins?
Posted by: brian albri | June 18, 2009 10:31 AM
I have always thought George was a class act! I love contrast in character; Big George is an A-list NHL enforcer who obviouslly loves animals! I'm an even bigger fan now.
Posted by: Adam Seibel | June 18, 2009 11:03 AM
Thats great news. I had the pleasure of working with Georges in Montreal at the fur protest! He is very kind and does great work both on the ice and for animals.
Posted by: Lucas Solowey | June 18, 2009 02:13 PM
@brian albri: Georges used to play for the Penguins, but now he plays for the Canadiens. I've updated the photo.
Thanks for your feedback :)
Posted by: Shawna Flavell | June 18, 2009 05:01 PM
Wow, what a stand up guy.
Posted by: Amanda | June 18, 2009 05:34 PM
Wow! Awesome... Now this is a REAL man! Listen up all you Canadian fisherman, and government officials.. you are all cowards if you let this continue. Much more than cowards! Stop this barbaric and discusting event.. every damn year.
Posted by: carla | June 18, 2009 07:56 PM
BIG GEORGE.
THANK YOU PLEASE MAKE IT STOP NOW!!!!!!!
EILEEN FLAHERTY
Posted by: Eileen Flaherty | June 19, 2009 12:26 AM
I also have become a new fan of Georges. I have written letter after letter, year after year about stopping this barbaric "Hunt" more like Canned Hunt, but I agree that there are far too many Canadian Celebs that should be so ashamed they would find it hard to hold their heads up and sign young Hockey fans autographs, etc.. Come On folks,, get with it!!!
Posted by: Charles Leitzow | June 19, 2009 02:07 AM
the world is sssllloooowwwwlllyyy waking up to animal cruelty
Posted by: gregor | June 24, 2009 07:06 PM
From a fellow Canadian, thank you George ! Glad more Canadians are speaking out and doing something about animal cruelty !
Posted by: Amy | September 17, 2009 10:51 PM