View Askew Vulgarians

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.

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View Askew Vulgarians
View Askew Vulgarians
Founded 2009
History View Askew Vulgarians
2009-present
View Askew Inspiration View Askew Productions, Mallrats, Vulgar
Colors White, scarlet red, and black
              
Words Are you down with the clowns?
Mascot Vulgar the Clown
Captain Darryl Clarke
Walter Gretzky Cups 2 (2009, 2011)
WGSHT Medals  2
 2
 4
Lady Ming Trophies 0
Buddy Christ Memorial Heart Trophies 1 (2019)

Players

2023 Roster

# Nat Player
17 Canada Paul Saunders (A)
19 United States of America Keith Boardman (A)
22 Canada Darryl Clarke (C)
24 Canada Tom Homer
34 Canada Scott West
35 Canada Trevor Cherewka
69 Canada Nathan Farrington (Goalie)
94 Canada Bergeron, PatricJamie-Lee Sioen
99 Canada Amy Townsend
00 Canada Chris VanSickle
00 Canada Riley Eechaute

Vulgarians Banner

Team Captains

Photos

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Team Logos

Vulgarians Alternate logo
Team logo used from
2009-present
Alternate logo
2015-present

Games

DateGameTime/ResultsTournamentYear
Quarter Finals (1st vs 8th) – 2023Walter Gretzky Street Hockey Tournament2023
RR Game 12 - 2023Walter Gretzky Street Hockey Tournament2023
RR Game 8 - 2023Walter Gretzky Street Hockey Tournament2023
RR Game 5 - 2023Walter Gretzky Street Hockey Tournament2023
Quarter Finals (4th vs 5th) – 2022Walter Gretzky Street Hockey Tournament2022
Game 13 - 2022Walter Gretzky Street Hockey Tournament2022
Game 10 - 2022Walter Gretzky Street Hockey Tournament2022
Game 4 - 2022Walter Gretzky Street Hockey Tournament2022
Championship GameSeptember Classic2019
Semi Finals - Winner of Elimination Game vs 1stSeptember Classic2019
Salsa Sharks vs VulgariansSeptember Classic2019
Vulgarians vs GolgothansSeptember Classic2019
Game 20 - 2019Walter Gretzky Street Hockey Tournament2019
Game 13 - 2019Walter Gretzky Street Hockey Tournament2019
Game 11 - 2019Walter Gretzky Street Hockey Tournament2019
Championship GameSeptember Classic2018
Vulgarians vs Moose JawsSeptember Classic2018
Salsa Sharks vs VulgariansSeptember Classic2018
Mallrats vs VulgariansSeptember Classic2018
Vulgarians vs Wally’s WarriorsSeptember Classic2018
Playoff Game 3 (2v7) - 2018Walter Gretzky Street Hockey Tournament2018
Game 19 - 2018Walter Gretzky Street Hockey Tournament2018
Game 15 - 2018Walter Gretzky Street Hockey Tournament2018
Game 4 - 2018Walter Gretzky Street Hockey Tournament2018
Game 22 - 2017Walter Gretzky Street Hockey Tournament2017
Game 19 - 2017Walter Gretzky Street Hockey Tournament2017
Game 9 - 2017Walter Gretzky Street Hockey Tournament2017
Game 2 - 2017Walter Gretzky Street Hockey Tournament2017
Game Twenty-Four - 2016Walter Gretzky Street Hockey Tournament2016
Game Eighteen - 2016Walter Gretzky Street Hockey Tournament2016
Game Twelve - 2016Walter Gretzky Street Hockey Tournament2016
Game Four - 2016Walter Gretzky Street Hockey Tournament2016
Game Twenty - 2015Walter Gretzky Street Hockey Tournament2015
Game Twelve - 2015Walter Gretzky Street Hockey Tournament2015
Game Eight - 2015Walter Gretzky Street Hockey Tournament2015
Game Two - 2015Walter Gretzky Street Hockey Tournament2015
Game Twelve - 2014Walter Gretzky Street Hockey Tournament2014
Game Nine - 2014Walter Gretzky Street Hockey Tournament2014
Game Five - 2014Walter Gretzky Street Hockey Tournament2014
Game Two - 2014Walter Gretzky Street Hockey Tournament2014
Game Twelve - 2013Walter Gretzky Street Hockey Tournament2013
Game Eleven - 2013Walter Gretzky Street Hockey Tournament2013
Game Seven - 2013Walter Gretzky Street Hockey Tournament2013
Game Four - 2013Walter Gretzky Street Hockey Tournament2013
Game Two - 2013Walter Gretzky Street Hockey Tournament2013
Game Eleven - 2012Walter Gretzky Street Hockey Tournament2012
Game Eight - 2012Walter Gretzky Street Hockey Tournament2012
Game Five - 2012Walter Gretzky Street Hockey Tournament2012
Game Two - 2012Walter Gretzky Street Hockey Tournament2012
Game Eleven - 2011Walter Gretzky Street Hockey Tournament2011
Game Seven - 2011Walter Gretzky Street Hockey Tournament2011
Game Six - 2011Walter Gretzky Street Hockey Tournament2011
Game Eleven - 2010Walter Gretzky Street Hockey Tournament2010
Game Nine - 2010Walter Gretzky Street Hockey Tournament2010
Game Two - 2010Walter Gretzky Street Hockey Tournament2010
Game Nine - 2009Walter Gretzky Street Hockey Tournament2009
Game Seven - 2009Walter Gretzky Street Hockey Tournament2009
Game Three - 2009Walter Gretzky Street Hockey Tournament2009
Game Two - 2009Walter Gretzky Street Hockey Tournament2009

WGSHT Record

YEAR GP W L T OTL GF GA PLACE
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