Blue Moon, you saw me standing alone...

[WJMorris3]

A University of Southern California hockey goalie put on a show, but it had nothing to do with stopping shots.

Mickey Meyer rode his stick like a horse, dropped his bulky pants, mooned the crowd and slapped his buttocks during a game against Brigham Young University, police said.

He was ejected and ticketed for lewdness, a misdemeanor, after an officer who was working security at the rink said he witnessed the scene Saturday.

“I had my fill of these refs,” Meyer said on an Internet broadcast of the game, according to The Herald-Journal of Logan.

It will be up to prosecutors whether to pursue a case against him.

“This is a small town,” North Park police Sgt. John Italasano said. “This was a college team playing and hockey’s a wild game. Sometimes things get out of hand.”

Meyer’s antics occurred while play was stopped and referees were trying to sort out penalties in the third period of a consolation game in the ACHA West Regional tournament at Eccles Ice Center.

The junior from Clinton, N.Y., was “riding his hockey stick like a horse and slapping his butt,” North Park Officer Mike Stauffer said in a report.

After pulling down his pants, Meyer slapped his bare bottom several times, Stauffer said.

Rink manager Floyd Naegle was unhappy.

“We don’t treat this as a funny incident,” he said Tuesday. “We’re a family oriented business. It’s a one-time incident and we try to do what we can to protect ourselves.”

The Trojans lost the game against BYU, 6-4. The night before, they’d lost 3-1 to Utah State. USC volunteer hockey coach Mark Wilbur said the incident highlights the frustration that can come with playing tournament consolation rounds early in the morning after a loss far from home.

“All you’re doing is asking for seniors to do stupid stuff,” he said.

If the season’s over, he’d just like to pack up the team gear and go home, he said.

Wilbur said he had no specific policy for dealing with publicly bared bottoms.

“I sure as hell don’t condone it on any level,” Wilbur said.

Prosecutor Scott Wyatt laughed when told about the incident Tuesday at the state Capitol, where he is a member of the Utah House. He declined to say whether he would press charges. The maximum penalty is six months in jail.

“Well, that’s my call, but I haven’t seen anything” from police, Wyatt said.

Maybe they should have played their backup goalie -- Matt Buttwiler.

[Seadragon76]

Well, he sure made an ass out of himself, didn't he?

[HedleyLamarr]

Six months for mooning?

They sure are harsh in Mormon Country....

[DEAD!]

Well, he sure made an ass out of himself, didn't he?

I'm sure by the time the prosecutor is done cracking this case, this player will put this incident behind him and everyone will feel a-hole lot better. No ifs and butts about it...

[WJMorris3]

Well, he sure made an ass out of himself, didn't he?

I tell you, he gives a whole new meaning to 'the crease'.

[Roger Clemente]

I find it odd that a thread would be titled using lyrics of what was labelled the all-time favorite song by one of the most beautiful girls I've ever known who I had a huge crush on in high school.

And in case your wondering, I have no change cause she's had the same boyfriend for the past ten years. I wouldn't be surprised if they're married yet.

Yes, I know it's unrelated, but then again, it's no less productive than the rest of the messages in this thread.

--Roger "Time?" Clemente.

[Moser316]

I find it odd that a thread would be titled using lyrics of what was labelled the all-time favorite song by one of the most beautiful girls I've ever known who I had a huge crush on in high school.

Not to mention the team song of Manchester City (which just goes to show you what I have on the brain).

[harperdc]

yeah, I thought "wait, City fans are gloating about beating Preston North End?"

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Oregon's club team played in that tourney (lost to USC in the Pac-8 finals the previous weekend, actually) and the sports editor of the paper (where I work as well) is going to talk to a friend on the team and see if any of them knew that story.

I find it hilarious...absolutely hilarious. Then again, I condone a lot of stupid things UO's student section does, so there you go.

[leopard88]

I'm less shocked about the goalie's antics than the fact that USC has a HOCKEY TEAM.

[Huskyfan82]

I think it's more like a club hockey team, or a D-III team.

[Brendan]

Well, he sure made an ass out of himself, didn't he?

I'm sure by the time the prosecutor is done cracking this case, this player will put this incident behind him and everyone will feel a-hole lot better. No ifs and butts about it...

this desrves the post of the day

[-Helix-]

He should have painted a target on his bum.

But that might have been more of an insult of himself, I guess..

[rmered]

I find it odd that a thread would be titled using lyrics of what was labelled the all-time favorite song by one of the most beautiful girls I've ever known who I had a huge crush on in high school.

And in case your wondering, I have no change cause she's had the same boyfriend for the past ten years. I wouldn't be surprised if they're married yet.

Yes, I know it's unrelated, but then again, it's no less productive than the rest of the messages in this thread.

--Roger "Time?" Clemente.

That is the saddest post I think I have ever seen.

And yet, I can't seem to understand why it makes me laugh so much, but then, I got the girl I wanted.

[Roger Clemente]

I find it odd that a thread would be titled using lyrics of what was labelled the all-time favorite song by one of the most beautiful girls I've ever known who I had a huge crush on in high school.

And in case your wondering, I have no chance cause she's had the same boyfriend for the past ten years. I wouldn't be surprised if they're married yet.

Yes, I know it's unrelated, but then again, it's no less productive than the rest of the messages in this thread.

--Roger "Time?" Clemente.

That is the saddest post I think I have ever seen.

And yet, I can't seem to understand why it makes me laugh so much, but then, I got the girl I wanted.

I ain't the least bit bitter or sad. Everyone has probably had an unattainable dream or crush at some point in their lives, most likely during high school. I've long since gotten over her, thanks in no part to never seeing her at all since the second year of college.

Glad to know I made you laugh.

--Roger "Time?" Clemente.

[rmered]

I find it odd that a thread would be titled using lyrics of what was labelled the all-time favorite song by one of the most beautiful girls I've ever known who I had a huge crush on in high school.

And in case your wondering, I have no chance cause she's had the same boyfriend for the past ten years. I wouldn't be surprised if they're married yet.

Yes, I know it's unrelated, but then again, it's no less productive than the rest of the messages in this thread.

--Roger "Time?" Clemente.

That is the saddest post I think I have ever seen.

And yet, I can't seem to understand why it makes me laugh so much, but then, I got the girl I wanted.

I ain't the least bit bitter or sad. Everyone has probably had an unattainable dream or crush at some point in their lives, most likely during high school. I've long since gotten over her, thanks in no part to never seeing her at all since the second year of college.

Glad to know I made you laugh.

--Roger "Time?" Clemente.

You know, if it was most other people, I probably would have empathised with them.

You? You're on your own.

I'm glad you're over her.

Though your words in the initial post seemed to tell me that, perhaps, you're not 100% over her.

Maybe only 97.275%

And any rate, the song was used in American Werewolf in London, it aint that great.