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Wed Nov 11, 2009 2:59 pm EST

Video: Glen Metropolit could shoot an apple off your head

By Greg Wyshynski

It's always amazing when the players you'd least expect to excel in a certain skills competition end up dominating at it. Bill Guerin(notes) as the fastest skater back at the 2001 All-Star Game. Geoff Sanderson's(notes) winning the puck control relay at the 1997 ASG.

This video from the Montreal Canadiens' open practice on Sunday features Michael Cammalleri(notes) and Glen Metropolit(notes) battling in a shot-accuracy competition at Bell Centre. Most of the time, these things are settled with laser-like wrist shots. Metropolit, of the .085 career shooting percentage? Four-for-four, with three slappers and a one-timer.

Cammalleri's own 4-for-4 shooting can be seen in the full video, but he's simply no match for "Rocket" Glen Metropolit; in fact, he awarded Metro with the victory:

"I think it went down to artistic merit with his one-timer there," joked Cammalleri after Metropolit nailed the first three targets with pinpoint slapshots before finishing with a crowd-pleasing one-timer for the win. "I'll give it to Metro, hands down. It was great."

When you think artistic merit, think Glen Metropolit.

Stick tap to Puck Buddy 'thinksnow47' for the story.

Related: Bill Guerin, Michael Cammalleri, Glen Metropolit, Montreal Canadiens

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  1. MTL_WINGS
    1. Posted by MTL_WINGS Wed Nov 11, 2009 3:20 pm EST

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    Different angle, better quality...
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0AutSUwwsxs
  2. M
    2. Posted by M Wed Nov 11, 2009 3:29 pm EST

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    I liked Metrpolit last year with the Flyers. He is unfortunately labeled as a journeyman and teams find it easier to move a guy like that but he works hard and fills a solid role. I think he would have helped the Flyers in the Playoffs more than a couple of other guys that were on the team.
  3. hans
    3. Posted by hans Wed Nov 11, 2009 3:33 pm EST

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    Jeff Carter actually shot an apple off our heads!
    http://www.maxim.com/video/dump/sports/21700/williamtellnhlstyle.html
  4. habs1rule
    4. Posted by habs1rule Wed Nov 11, 2009 3:38 pm EST

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    Sure could have use one of those in the Real Game last night.
  5. thinksnow47
    5. Posted by thinksnow47 Wed Nov 11, 2009 3:44 pm EST

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    No prob, Mr. Wyshnski. Considering this is probably the best thing anyone in a Habs jersey has done this season, I figured I'd give it a plug on your site.
  6. Matt R
    6. Posted by Matt R Wed Nov 11, 2009 3:45 pm EST

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    This happened Sunday...I read about it on Sunday night. Better late than never for Yahoo! Sports' coverage, I suppose...
    As an aside, I would say Metro was probably the best waiver acquisition last year of any player not named Peverley. Great work ethic and surprising offensive skill (as evidenced here).
  7. Lyle
    7. Posted by Lyle Wed Nov 11, 2009 3:45 pm EST

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    That's special! Cardboard targets are a tough defense!
  8. habs1rule
    8. Posted by habs1rule Wed Nov 11, 2009 3:57 pm EST

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    Scott Gomez....$2 Million a Target!!
  9. James S
    9. Posted by James S Wed Nov 11, 2009 4:23 pm EST

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    #8, This happened Sunday, and better late than never for Montreal to start Gelling eh. I suppose. When exactly does this Gellin begin?? Have you heard of Vinny Prospal, nit to sHABby either. Suggestion, tell your GM to continue with his Waiver Wire acquisitions, and leave free agency and trades alone. Have a Habby.
  10. James S
    10. Posted by James S Wed Nov 11, 2009 4:25 pm EST

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    Sorry Habby, My comment was for @6. Lame brain, not you, fatty.
  11. tmr
    11. Posted by tmr Wed Nov 11, 2009 4:29 pm EST

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    Big deal. I can do that with my M1A from 200 yards :-)
  12. Jim Bob Jones
    12. Posted by Jim Bob Jones Wed Nov 11, 2009 4:40 pm EST

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    These guys are pros, training for this kind of stuff every waking minute of every day since they were 10yrs old or younger. I expect no less than this from any of them, regardless if they are 'journymen' or 'role players'. Any player in the NHL not able to hit 4-for-4 should be ashamed.
  13. blues_fan_mk
    13. Posted by blues_fan_mk Wed Nov 11, 2009 5:08 pm EST

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    Glen Metropolit's cousin is on my beer league team, haha.
  14. Killer B's
    14. Posted by Killer B's Wed Nov 11, 2009 7:23 pm EST

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    sounds like theres twice as many people at that practice as the coyotes get for a game...
  15. puckrocker
    15. Posted by puckrocker Wed Nov 11, 2009 7:46 pm EST

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    What's so amazing about Sanderson winning the puck control relay? Speed was always a big part of that event, and Sanderson was easily among the top 5 fastest skaters in the league when he played. The only guy I could think of during that time who could have beat him in that event would be Paul Kariya, and even then it was close.
  16. Brian C
    16. Posted by Brian C Wed Nov 11, 2009 8:25 pm EST

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    M -I've always been a fan of Metropolit. He's a hard working "nose-to-the-grindstone" kinda player every team needs. Martin and Carbo both have recognized that, and whenever the team needs a boost, he is always thrown out there. He and Lapierre and Kostopolous last year were a great combo for a 3rd line. Metro doesn't have the wheels to play on the top line, but his work ethic and drive certainly mean he should be up there.
  17. M
    17. Posted by M Wed Nov 11, 2009 8:57 pm EST

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    @Brian C. It was a short stay but he quickly caught on and if nothing else in Philly since we don't win a lot so we respect hard work and honest effort. They had a write up in the paper about his extraordinary childhood and his brother and what they went through as kids. It makes it hard to respect pamper @ss babies that get everything handed to them and whine throughout the process. I can't say for sure but it was awful coincidental that after his release the flyers lacked some intangibles.
  18. kennywood™
    18. Posted by kennywood™ Wed Nov 11, 2009 9:30 pm EST

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    #12, if you honestly think they should all be able to go 4 for 4 consistently then you're living in a dreamland. The best sharpshooters in the league rarely hit 4 for 4. Those little targets are NOT easy to hit...especially the two in the upper corners. Go out and try it some time #12.
  19. habs1rule
    19. Posted by habs1rule Wed Nov 11, 2009 10:08 pm EST

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    That's the closest I've seen a Habs player get in the front of the net all year.
  20. habs1rule
    20. Posted by habs1rule Wed Nov 11, 2009 10:14 pm EST

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    Hey Columbus.."Very" Blue Jackets after tonights 9-1 ass kicking by the Wings....Detroits Back!!
  21. TatumBiggs
    21. Posted by TatumBiggs Wed Nov 11, 2009 11:51 pm EST

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    I am in total agreement with you M. people underestimate players like metropolit. and what they can do for a team. luckily, the flyers made a great pickup with betts, and metro wouldnt really fit on this years team.
  22. Jagr-Meister
    22. Posted by Jagr-Meister Thu Nov 12, 2009 12:04 am EST

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    habs1rule did it take you a full 6 hours to think up that second lame insult?
    I mean honestly I barely read this updates and it seems like the odd time I do check one out you've always left some idiotic response.
    Step away from your computer, and go outside.
    You'll be less depressed and less pessimistic.
    Have a nice day.
  23. Brian C
    23. Posted by Brian C Thu Nov 12, 2009 10:08 am EST

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    kennywood - ya, no kidding. Even snipers like Hull and Bure striggled to hit 4-4 every time. Metro probably won't do it ever again. :-)
  24. Chad
    24. Posted by Chad Thu Nov 12, 2009 10:36 am EST

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    What's with the chick dropping the F bomb in the audio of that feed? LOL
  25. habs1rule
    25. Posted by habs1rule Thu Nov 12, 2009 10:38 am EST

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    @22 Nine seconds actually....One for each goal.

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