| The View Askew Vulgarians are an international street hockey team and a member club of the VASHL.They are one of the Original Four teams of the VASHL, along with the Leonardo Reapers, Monroeville Zombies and Puck U.
As of 2023, the Vulgarians are tied with the Bethlehem Buddies, Eden Prairie Mallrats and the Clerks for the most Walter Gretzky Cup championships (2) won of any VASHL franchise. They have the most medals of any VASHL franchise, with eight (8) podium finishes recorded. The creative origins of the team can be traced back to 1993. When Kevin Smith first founded View Askew Productions he asked a close friend, Walter Flanagan, to design a logo for the company. The result was Vulgar – a clown with 5 o’clock shadow in women’s lingerie and platform pumps. The Vulgarians name and hockey jersey was first seen in the 1995 film Mallrats worn by the Fan-Boy Walt character (played by Walter Flanagan) and in the Soul Asylum ‘Can’t Even Tell‘ music video. The 2000 film Vulgar, written and directed by Bryan Johnson, used a version of the clown character as the central protagonist. As of 2018, they are also one of the six VASHL franchises that have participated in the Walter Gretzky Street Hockey Tournament, as well as the September Classic. Contents |
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2023 Roster
| # | Nat | Player |
|---|---|---|
| 17 |  |
Paul Saunders (A) |
| 19 |  |
Keith Boardman (A) |
| 22 | |
Darryl Clarke (C) |
| 24 | |
Tom Homer |
| 34 | |
Scott West |
| 35 | |
Trevor Cherewka |
| 69 | |
Nathan Farrington (Goalie) |
| 94 | |
Jamie-Lee Sioen |
| 99 | |
Amy Townsend |
| 00 | |
Chris VanSickle |
| 00 | |
Riley Eechaute |
Team Captains
- Darryl Clarke, 2022-
- Michael McCutcheon, 2009-2019
WGSHT Team MVPs
| YEAR | PLAYER |
| 2024 | Keith Boardman |
| 2023 | Keith Boardman |
| 2022 | Keith Boardman |
| 2019 | |
| 2018 | Jerry VanSickle |
| 2017 | |
| 2016 | |
| 2015 | Tony D’Amico |
| 2014 | Keith Boardman |
Photos
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Team Logos
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| Team logo used from 2009-present |
Alternate logo 2015-present |
Games
WGSHT Record
| YEAR | GP | W | L | T | OTL | GF | GA | PLACE |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 31 | 8th |
| 2022 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 26 | 6th |
| 2019 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 15 | 11th |
| 2018 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 26 | 7th |
| 2017 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 14 | 7th |
| 2016 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 12 | 3rd |
| 2015 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 11 | 2nd |
| 2014 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 33 | 12 | 3rd |
| 2013 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 16 | 2nd |
| 2012 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 30 | 8 | 3rd |
| 2011 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 8 | 1st |
| 2010 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 23 | 16 | 3rd |
| 2009 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 19 | 1st |
| Total | 50 | 28 | 19 | 2 | 1 | 277 | 214 |
September Classic Record
| YEAR | GP | W | L | T | OTL | GF | GA | PLACE |
| 2019 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 10 | 1st |
| 2018 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 12 | 2nd |
| Total | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 35 | 22 |
Team History
What is the definition of the word winner? Merriam-Webster’s dictionary defines it as one that is successful through praiseworthy ability and work, a victor in games and sports, or one that wins admiration. In the View Askew Street Hockey League, the word winner and everything it encompasses can be defined in a single word… Vulgarian.
In 2009, Kevin Smith’s Puck U team lead the charge into the 3rd Annual Walter Gretzky Street Hockey Tournament, bringing the Monroeville Zombies, Leonardo Reapers, and View Askew Vulgarians alongside him. The Vulgarians would go on to dominate the group of View Askew teams, on their way to claiming the inaugural VASHL Cup.
The success of the 2009 tournament brought world record-breaking numbers to the 2010 Walter Gretzky Street Hockey Tournament. A massive expansion of the View Askew Street Hockey League would soon follow with the additions of the LA Mings, View Askew Girls, and Funployees. The Vulgarians would find themselves the targets of backroom scheduling and would drop one game and tie another to teams from outside of the league.
The 2011 Walter Gretzky Street Hockey Tournament would be the true test of the View Askew Street Hockey League’s heart as news that Kevin Smith’s Puck U team would not be in Brantford. Not only did the heart of the league still beat, but there would be enough interest to further expand the league and the Red State Raiders were added to the ranks. The Vulgarians would yet again dominate the competition, reclaiming their title and becoming the first-ever two-time VASHL Cup champions.
The Vulgarians started the 2012 Walter Gretzky Street Hockey Tournament under a cloud of rain … but not even water from the skies could stop the Big Red Machine from a convincing 10-3 victory over the Monroeville Zombies. In the second game of 2012, the bloodshed continued as the Funployess didn’t have too much fun watching The Vulgarians roll along with an 8-1 win. Next up was the View Askew Girls, and they didn’t fare any better as the Vulgarians cruised to a 9-1 victory. The 3-0 record and #1 spot in the standings set up a playoff game with the Hit Somebody Hitmen. The new kids on the block came away with a 4-3 shootout victory, sending the Vulgarians to the sidelines and starting a fire in the belly of each and every Vulgarian.
WGSHT Player Appearances with View Askew Vulgarians
| Rank | Player | GP |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Darryl Clarke | 52 |
| 2 |  Paul Saunders | 45 |
| 3 |  Keith Boardman | 45 |
| 4 | Michael McCutcheon | 41 |
| 5 | Tom ‘Mott’ Tyrell | 38 |
| 6 | James McCutcheon | 36 |
| 7 | Tom Homer | 30 |
| 8 | Angel Santiago | 27 |
| 9 | Trevor Graf | 20 |
| 10 | Jamie-Lee Sioen | 18 |
| 11 | TJ Santiago | 16 |
| 12 | Scott West | 14 |
| 13 | Marcus Barrie | 11 |
| 14 | Amy Townsend | 11 |
| 15 | Nathan Farrington | 10 |
| 16 | Ted Mader | 8 |
| 17 | Tony D’Amico | 8 |
| 18 | James Homer | 7 |
| 19 | Cameron Cochrane | 7 |
| 20 | Trevor Cherewka | 7 |
| 21 | Giovanni Serra | 7 |
| 22 | Geoff Dejohn | 7 |
| 23 | Bill Wasielewski | 5 |
| 24 | Regan Takacs | 4 |
| 25 | Mike Wassilyn | 4 |
| 26 | Jerry VanSickle | 4 |
| 27 | Mike Palermo | 4 |
| 28 | Tom Stright | 4 |
| 29 | Maddison Lefler | 3 |
| 30 | Will Welsh | 3 |
| 31 | Tim Lefebvre | 3 |
| 32 | Kate Lockley | 3 |