T.J. Oshie Doesn’t Like To Lose

by Brad Lee on Jan 3, 2008 2:20 PM CST

Why not smile for a booking photo?

By Brad Lee

The above pictures are the booking photos for the leading scorers of the University of New Hampshire, Mike Radja, and University of North Dakota, T.J. Oshie. You might also remember that Oshie, 21 and a junior in school, was the first-round pick in the 2005 NHL draft of the St. Louis Blues.

Both were arrested at about 2:30 a.m. SundayÂ after an altercation in Oshie's on-campus apartment building. According to the Nashua Telegraph, the pair got into a fight in an elevator. What's really interesting is that the fight happened just a few hours after Radja led UNH to a 7-4 win over the Fighting Sioux. Radja had a career high five points in the game. Seems like a good reason for Oshie to kick his ass. Radja has been suspended for two games and Oshie for one following the incident.

You might remember that a year ago Oshie was arrested for being underage in a bar with then teammate Jonathan Toews. He is on probation after pleading guilty in that case, but we doubt this disorderly conduct charge will amount to much as long as he has a decent lawyer. Both cases are misdemeanor arrests.

While it's never a good thing to see a police mug shot of a highly-touted prospect, this does lend credence to the thought that Oshie has a lot of heart and toughness to go along with some offensive skill (he leads UND with nine goals and 16 points in 17 games). If the Blues can get him to turn pro when North Dakota's season ends and the Blues have some meaningful season left to play, he could give a pretty good spark.

Do you think this is a good thing, a bad thing or no big deal?

UPDATE: John Davidson talked to the Post-Dispatch about the incident in a story that ran Friday morning. Here's what J.D. had to say:

"We didn't get into any specifics, but we're glad he called to let me know," Davidson said. "I'm not going to condemn him until we know all the details. It doesn't sound like he robbed a bank."

Davidson was asked if he were concerned about Oshie being involved in two incidents in one year.

"No, he's a good kid," Davidson said. "I know when he does turn pro, we're going to have club rules, and he's going to have to adhere to them"

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leaves a little concern but now a days there are so many fucking cowardly pussies that can’t even stand to see two men going at it when both men just want to lock horns. it’s just how things are especially in places like nd as well as where i lived, alaska. one of them probably cock blocked the other. otherwise it’s just normal kid behaviour.

by Chris D on Jan 3, 2008 2:50 PM CST reply actions

Tone down the macho, Christie. You wanna go? Come on over to the East Side and say that!

See how easy that fictional confrontation escalated? Now imagine the same thing during a high-impact, high-emotion game of hockey. Oshie is the man!!! Get this kid a uniform.

by Pagan on Jan 3, 2008 3:15 PM CST reply actions

While you’re at it, get one for Christie as well. Guys with girl names always seem to play tough.

by Pagan on Jan 3, 2008 3:16 PM CST reply actions

there is really only one question to ask, one question that will illuminate this young mans path into the future for all to see, one question that needs to be answered for all of those that want to include TJ into a decent, moral, St. Louis family-based community.

“Did you win?”

by StLooFrenchy on Jan 3, 2008 3:39 PM CST reply actions

how come this isnt a one act?!?!!?

BRAD DO YOUR JOOOOOOOOB!

phhht.

at least oshie looks like he knows how to take a mug shot. might come in handy.

by Childhood Trauma on Jan 3, 2008 3:58 PM CST reply actions

oshie definitely has the more confident “yeah i kicked his ass, so what?” mugshot. whether being photogenic in lockup is a desirable attribute in a hockey prospect or not, is a whole other issue. i’d like to see him keep it on the ice, if at all possible.

by Jessica on Jan 3, 2008 4:56 PM CST reply actions

Off-the-ice scuffles… hey who knows the details. He’s a tough kid and that’s good to see.

Misdemeanors… oh well. Felonies, now that’s another story.

by pdub on Jan 3, 2008 5:04 PM CST reply actions

as long as you’re not slaughtering dogs for gambling profits, drunk driving(when you make enough to afford a car service then i don’t feel sorry for you’re inability to take a cab), taking steriods, or hiring a hitman i say welcome to the club tough guy.

by Chris D on Jan 3, 2008 6:39 PM CST reply actions

Is Oshie going to want to wear # 22 when he gets to the Blues, in honor of his hero, Mike Danton?

by Gift on Jan 3, 2008 6:49 PM CST reply actions

he’ll probably turn out to be another Vinny Lacavalier: great offensive production and isn’t afraid to throw down every now and then.

one sure bet is that this photo of Oshie will be seen in many issues of GameTime once he turns pro.

by Dooks on Jan 3, 2008 9:01 PM CST reply actions

Also a guarantee that we’ll spend a lot of time calling him “Timothy”.

by gallagher on Jan 4, 2008 1:24 AM CST reply actions

I was doing my job…which pretty much meant I didn’t have time to do a one act. Sorry to let you down, Trauma. I’ll be sure to remember that while I’m writing the 1,400-word cover story tonight.

by Brad Lee on Jan 4, 2008 8:30 AM CST reply actions

buuuuuuuuuuuuuuurrrrrrrrrrrrrrnnnnnnnnn!

by Childhood Trauma on Jan 4, 2008 11:03 AM CST reply actions

i just hope after timothy beat raj’s ass he stood over the top of him and let lose some howard dean magic…beeeeeeeeee-yyyyyaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhh!

by Chris D on Jan 4, 2008 11:55 AM CST reply actions

LOVE Howard Dean!! I wanted him to be president so bad. what we need is a psycho in the white house!

by Dooks on Jan 4, 2008 1:19 PM CST reply actions

There was no fight. There was a group of 20 or so that got into an elevator made for 12. The elevator started to go up, but got stuck between floors. The GFPD responded to calls to get them the hell out of the elevator. After an hour or so, (and before the arrival of the police) bladders nodoubtedly full, Oshie and Radja were caught taking a leak on video surveilance tapes.