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Written by Kelly
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 Taylor Kitsch, a co-star of NBC’s Friday Night Lights, was
born in Canada and is a huge hockey fan. He Co-hosted the NHL Rockin’
Skate 2008, Presented by Upper Deck, has been featured in modeling
campaigns for Abercrombie & Fitch and Diesel, and has appeared in
films including John Tucker Must Die and Snakes on a Plane”. Kitsch will be a celebrity judge at this year’s Dodge/NHL SuperSkills breakaway competition.
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of all, I’m really excited to be here, just to see these guys up close.
I mean, you’re watching the best in the world all on the same sheet of
ice, and to be out there with them and seeing them do their thing,
it’ll be amazing.
I’m personally looking forward to seeing Nick Lidstrom, I’m big fan
of his, and of St. Louis – really big fan of him – and of course Vinny
and Iginla, big fan of theirs as well. I think the biggest difference
up close will be the size and the speed.
When I was younger, I played junior hockey up in Canada in the BCHL
– from 16 on up actually – and then I played Canadian University hockey
in Lethbridge when that was finished. My whole life, basically, follows
the Canadian stereotype: back yard on the pond skating, spending every
single moment on the ice.
I was a forward, and skating was a big part of my game. That’s why
I’m excited to see St. Louis. And I had decent hands – not spectacular,
but I could hold my own – so I’m looking forward especially to watch
the Breakaway competition…which I will be a judge for
We did this faux judge thing last night with the high school kids,
to rehearse. And I discovered that I’m a pretty tough judge. I’m not
going to lie. I figure that if I can do the move, you get a ‘0’. And
there isn’t even 0 card. But I’ll make one.
In case any of the guys are reading this blog, I figure that I’ll
give them some hints. I can do the lax move, where you twirl it and
spin it on net, but then, I can do it standing still and these guys
will be skating in full speed, so maybe I’ll have to let that one go.
To get that top score, tou got to bury it first of all. And
we’ll be looking for something new, something out of the box. The more
you surprise us the better. I’m sure these guys, with the fans here and
everyone watching, they’ll have something. These guys are incredible.
One will have to be just a little more incredible than the others if he expects to win.
I’m looking forward to this. Are you?
TK
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Written by Kelly
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 Taylor was interviewed at the Saturday Morning Skate, part of the 2008 NHL All-Star Weekend, this morning.
They talked about Taylor's own experience with hockey, who his favorite players are, etc.
To watch the video, click here and choose 'Saturday Morning Skate'. Taylor's interview is a few minutes in. Enjoy! |
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Written by Kelly
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While in Atlanta for the NHL All-Star Event this week-end, Taylor did a radio interview with radio station '790 The Zone'.
To listen to it, click here!
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Friday Night Lights: Humble Pie airs on NBC tonight at 9/8c!
Brian “Smash” Williams confrontation at the movie
theater has turned from bad into worse as charges are being pressed
against him. Smash must now decide whether he must swallow his pride
and apologize or stand up for what he believes is right. Elsewhere,
Jason Street finds a new career. Tami Taylor is hired by Coach Taylor as the girl’s
volleyball coach and turns to Tyra for help.
Meanwhile, Tim Riggins faces tough times as he tries to
express what he is feeling to Lyla.
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Written by Kelly
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When six NHL stars compete in the inaugural
Breakaway Challenge, a slam dunk-style shootout contest Saturday during
All-Star weekend, they better not be thinking about copying that famed Peter Forsberg reach-back move that won Sweden the Olympic gold medal 14 years ago.
That weak move won't cut it with judge Taylor Kitsch, who plays Tim Riggins on the television show Friday Night Lights.
"I will be hard on that because I can do that,"
says a laughing Kitsch, a former point-per-game Canadian Junior A
forward in British Columbia.
Since scores will be determined by creativity as
well as the ability to put the puck in the net, Kitsch says he will be
looking for "something completely out of the box" from competitors Martin St. Louis, Alex Ovechkin, Paval Datsyuk, Ryan Getzlaf, Ilya Kovalchuk and Marian Goborik.
Unlike in normal shootout situations, players
can start anywhere and go anywhere in the offensive zone — including
behind the net — to launch their trick shots.
"I want them to completely surprise us," Kitsch
says. "I want different angles and I want them to pick up the puck like
on a lacrosse stick and play with it.."
Kitsch adds, "And calling their shot would be great."
Getzlaf says he doesn't know what to expect
because there is no history for this kind of event. He does predict
there will be some 360-degree spin moves.
He says if other players haul out their showiest
move, he will put his on display, although he is not sure what that is
yet. "It is probably something to do with my feet, or going between my
legs," Getzlaf says.
Ovechkin expects novel moves "because this is more for fans to see what players can do with the puck."
The timing is better for this kind of
competition because of the overtime shootout that has prompted players
to work more on their penalty shot-style moves.
"Definitely there are a lot of things you do in
practice that you would never do in a game and I'm sure you will see
some of them," Getzlaf says.
Besides Taylor, judges will include former NBA
dunk champion Dominque Wilkins, plus former NHL players Scott Mellanby
and Bill Clement.
When asked who he thought would win, Ovechkin
says "probably Datsyuk." The Detroit Red Wings star might be the NHL's
flashiest stickhandler.
"I want to see Datsyuk," says Kitsch, who still
plays hockey in celebrity games. "He has that puck on a string. He's
just silly, insane. St. Louis has ridiculous hands, Kovalchuk could be
there. They all could. … I'm stoked to see what these guys can do."
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Written by Kelly
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It was announced today that not only will Taylor be co-emceeing (with Usher) the 2008 NHL All-Star event and conducting on ice interviews with the all-stars as reported previously, but he will also be one of four celebrities chosen to judge the inaugural 'Breakaway Challenge' taking place at said event this week-end!
Three shooters from the Eastern and Western Conference will have two
attempts to perform a highlight-reel trick while attempting to score.
Shooters can start their routine from anywhere in the offensive zone
and have full access to the offensive zone, including behind the net.
NHL penalty shot rules do not apply. A panel of celebrity judges will
evaluate each attempt and give a score of one to nine points. Scoring
is based on creativity, execution and ability to score. An additional
point will be awarded for a goal for a maximum total of 10 points per
shooter.
Celebrity judges are former Thrashers captain and fan favorite Scott
Mellanby, former University of Georgia and Atlanta Hawks basketball
star Dominique Wilkins, actor Taylor Kitsch and broadcaster Bill
Clement.
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Written by Kelly
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 A Canadian celebrity gossip site, isthishappening.com, made mention of Taylor's participation in the celebrity hockey shoot out for charity this past week-end.
The article also includes two new pics!
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Written by Kelly
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 Taylor Kitsch, of "Friday Night Lights," is another actor who
looked comfortable on the ice Sunday. He even had some fun pregame
trash talk for former NHL tough man Marty McSorley.
"He's bigger than I thought...I'll have to do more stick work than actual body work," he said.
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Written by Kelly
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Friday Night Lights: Who Do You Think You Are? airs on NBC tonight at 9/8c! Tami Taylor and Coach Taylor look into day care for Gracie, but find
themselves having a tough time letting go. Meanwhile, Lyla Garrity
starts working as a deejay on a Christian radio station and, despite
being ridiculed by Tim Riggins, she is able to strike a chord with him.
Elsewhere, Matt Saracen discovers that he is actually in love with his
grandma's at-home nurse, while Brian "Smash" Williams learns that those
close to him may not be ready for interracial dating.
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Written by Kelly
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 Luc Robitaille, an eight-time NHL All-Star, lived the dream every
aspiring youth hockey player around the world imagines every minute of
the day. Now, “Lucky’’ Luc is determined to give back by giving those
in need an opportunity to live out their dreams.
Robitaille,
whose career spanned 19 seasons with four different teams, will host
the first Luc Robitaille Celebrity Shootout, presented by D.I.S.C.
Sports and Spine Center, on Jan. 20 at the Park City Ice Arena in Utah
at 3 p.m.
The event, in partnership with Tom Bernard of Sony Pictures Classics, the National Hockey League, and the Los Angeles Kings will benefit Robitaille’s charity, Echoes of Hope.
This year’s participants in the Celebrity Shootout include former NHL
favorites and Hollywood’s elite celebrity players. Scheduled to appear
are Jason Reitman (Director of Juno), Cuba Gooding, Jr. (Radio), Dave Annable (Brothers & Sisters), Scott Wolf (Party of Five), Ryne Sanborn (High School Musical), Taylor Kitsch (Friday Night Lights), Rachel Blanchard (Clueless, Snakes On A Plane), Michael Rosenbaum (Smallville), Jason Thompson (General Hospital) and comedian Tom Arnold, who will serve as game announcer.
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Written by Kelly
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Cuba Gooding Jr., Dawson's Creek alum Joshua Jackson and 'Friday Night Lights' Taylor Kitsch all came out to see the Los Angeles Kings beat the Toronto Maple Leafs (January 10th 2008).
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Written by Kelly
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 Months before landing a starring
role on NBC’s “ Friday Night Lights,” Taylor Kitsch was homeless in New
York City. For almost two weeks, he lived in the subway tunnels.
Now he lives in Austin while “Friday Night Lights” (Friday at 9 p.m. on WHDH, Ch. 7) is rolling.
The acclaimed NBC drama returned this month with a handful of new episodes. How much do you know about the cast?
One’s not much of a drinker. Another uses his spare time to take
high school students on wilderness trips. One was arrested for
shoplifting.
Here’s a look at a few of the show’s popular actors and how they stack up against the characters they play:
Taylor Kitsch portrays Tim Riggins, star high school football player and hard-living teen.
What he has in common with his character: Both were abandoned by
their fathers and subsequently searched for them. “My dad was never
around,” Kitsch said. “He worked construction. I can relate to Tim in
that way, that absence of some sort of figure in our lives.”
How they differ: Unlike party-boy Tim, Kitsch isn’t a drinker. “I
try to work on my body and I believe in taking care of it,” he said.
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Written by Kelly
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 Here is the transcript of Taylor's eTalk Interview, and 54 screencaps have been added to the gallery as promised.
Lainey - So you're back at home...
Taylor - I am back at home.
L - How do you umm, how often do you come back?
T - Once a year I guess, if that. So I guess...last, actually the hiatus I had like a month here so Christmas and then a month in like June before we went and did Gospel Hill. *points off camera* I point to the hat on the table because I wear that.
L - Is that the Gospel Hill hat?
T - Yeah
L - Is the, did the people treat you differently when you got back?
T - Umm, it's yet to be seen I guess, I mean I haven't been out and about yet so...I don't, I don't think so. |
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Written by Kelly
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 Taylor attended the 8th Annual AFI Awards held at the Four Seasons Hotel in LA yesterday, with several of his Friday Night Lights co-stars.
The AFI Awards honored 10 films and 10 television programs of 2007, as
selected by juries that include critics, academics and others in the
industry. There were no winners or losers, and no acceptance speeches — just a lunch. Attire was business casual.
The honored TV programs were "Dexter," "Everybody Hates Chris," "Friday
Night Lights," "Longford," "Mad Men," "Pushing Daisies," "The
Sopranos," "Tell Me You Love Me," "30 Rock" and "Ugly Betty."
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Friday Night Lights: Jumping The Gun airs on NBC tonight at 9/8c!
Brian “Smash” Williams is facing a lot of pressure as many major
colleges are looking for a verbal commitment to their program and he
has his heart set on one. Elsewhere, tension is still high between
Coach Taylor and Tim Riggins, with regard to Julie, and Tim does not
know where to turn. Meanwhile, Coach Taylor is feeling the stress as he
prepares the Panthers to take on Laribee High School in the biggest
game of the season. Back at home, Tami Taylor and her sister continue
to see things differently, which eventually leads to the Taylor’s
asking her to leave. |
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Written by Kelly
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 E! Online's show, The Daily 10, traveled to Austin this past fall to talk to Taylor Kitsch and his co-stars. Hilarity ensued.
Click here to watch the video, but please note that doing so will take you away from TaylorKitsch.net.
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