WHIH: Behind the scenes with the Hurricanes in Helsinki

by Jamie Kellner on Oct 24, 2010 8:49 PM EDT

Some really great follow-up features from the recent trip to Helsinki.

SISU - Behind the scenes with the Hurricanes - YLE Finland

SISU is a TV show on YLE in Finland (their equivalent of the BBC). While the Hurricanes were in Helsinki, SISU did a "behind the scenes" feature from Hartwall Areena. SISU reporter Riku Riihilahti, assisted by our own Tuomo Ruutu, interviewed a number of Canes hockey operations staff including Wally Tatomir, Skip Cunningham, Bob Gorman, Chris Huffine and others.

The above link takes you to the TV show in its entirety. To watch the Canes segment, fast forward to about the 10-minute mark. The Canes feature is about 8 minutes long. It's half in Finnish, half in English, but well worth the watch. It's really interesting, and impressive, to see the complexity of what happens behind the scenes to support a hockey event, and the relative ease with which the staff seem to be able to pull it all together.

My favorite part is when Tuomo introduces Pete Friesen as the man who takes care of his guns.

It would be a fun exercise to count all the cameo appearances in the background, including the small army of Caniacs that were shown during the Hartwall practice session.

And speaking of Tuomo (as I often do), here's a well-hidden video interview with our good pal Tripp Tracy, courtesy of the FSCarolinas website. In which much sauna is discussed, along with some obvious pride from a native Finn about both his homeland and where he now calls his "second home" in North Carolina.

(side note, this one seems to have quite a lot of interesting background cameos as well)

Enjoy!

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FSCarolinas...an untapped resource

great stuff found and shared today in Twitterland – great job of putting it together!

AND since it is not 10pm yet I will refrain to make any comments on how Tripp wanted to be “walked through the Sauna Island outing” (stifles giggles) :D

RAKASTAN SUOMEN!!

by danicanes on Oct 24, 2010 9:23 PM EDT reply actions

Only 29 more minutes girl. :D

"What Carolina really has going for them is Brandon Sutter. When that kid first showed up, he looked like a skinny little thing that wouldn’t last two weeks. But he’s turned into a real star."

by caniacgirl on Oct 24, 2010 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions

“in my sauna experience, at least back in North America…”

You know it KILLED him not to be there.

Phoblographer and Finn Aficionado
SISU

by Jamie Kellner on Oct 24, 2010 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions

I am surprised he didn’t ask about attire at the sauna (or lack thereof) LOL

"That’s what happens when you suck" - Tim Gleason

by jenniwa30 on Oct 24, 2010 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions

He probably already knew.

You know Tuomo said everybody swam. Jay Harrison was at our table for the Canes luncheon the day after Sauna Island, and we asked him if they were naked. He said they were told that was the right way to take sauna, and he said they all did what they were told.

Phoblographer and Finn Aficionado
SISU

by Jamie Kellner on Oct 24, 2010 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions

I am now going to have nightmares. Some things should just remain unverified. LOL

"What Carolina really has going for them is Brandon Sutter. When that kid first showed up, he looked like a skinny little thing that wouldn’t last two weeks. But he’s turned into a real star."

by caniacgirl on Oct 24, 2010 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions

LOL are you saying that what happened in Helsinki should have stayed in Helsinki?

Phoblographer and Finn Aficionado
SISU

by Jamie Kellner on Oct 24, 2010 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions

Hey if it’s on a shirt in Finnish it has to be true!

"What Carolina really has going for them is Brandon Sutter. When that kid first showed up, he looked like a skinny little thing that wouldn’t last two weeks. But he’s turned into a real star."

by caniacgirl on Oct 24, 2010 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions

That’s true. And Tuomo wrote it, so of course I believe him.

Phoblographer and Finn Aficionado
SISU

by Jamie Kellner on Oct 24, 2010 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions

And I’m sorry but I thought I had told the Jay Harrison story already. Sorry if I didn’t!

From everything I heard, all of the players were very compliant with all of the sauna protocols.

Phoblographer and Finn Aficionado
SISU

by Jamie Kellner on Oct 24, 2010 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions

Nope I definitely would have remembered that particular anecdote. Glad to hear they followed the rules and didn’t cause any sort of international incident.

"What Carolina really has going for them is Brandon Sutter. When that kid first showed up, he looked like a skinny little thing that wouldn’t last two weeks. But he’s turned into a real star."

by caniacgirl on Oct 25, 2010 8:29 AM EDT up reply actions

Also of note, that FS Carolinas site has a lot of other features FSC has aired the past few seasons…like say…a certain player/son-opposing coach/father interview.

"What Carolina really has going for them is Brandon Sutter. When that kid first showed up, he looked like a skinny little thing that wouldn’t last two weeks. But he’s turned into a real star."

by caniacgirl on Oct 24, 2010 9:31 PM EDT reply actions

And speaking of Tuomo (as I often do)

REALLY???? Must be when I’m not around.

Can you tell me more about this Tuomo character.

I vote for playing the whole season in Helsinki!

by Cyn4Canes on Oct 25, 2010 12:32 AM EDT reply actions

very good LTD

And you could see & hear the " excitement" Tuomo was feeling…and while Jussie 7 Joni were a wee bit more laid back…but you could also see the pride in their faces…they way they stood a wee bit talle…Thanks LTD…

Everytime you write off the Hurricanes,
They make You Look Bad!!

by CaniacSteve on Oct 25, 2010 7:51 AM EDT reply actions

The SISU show was highly entertaining (although mostly incomprehensible).

More background info shared there, particularly with the equipment guys, than what we usually see.

Also, the discovered treasure trove of FSN videos is a real find. Thanks for sharing!

Here we are now...entertain us.

by Elsker on Oct 25, 2010 8:31 AM EDT reply actions

I’d really like to see a similar “behind the scenes” feature produced here. I found it fascinating. And we have a great support staff here, they should get their moments in the sun as well.

Phoblographer and Finn Aficionado
SISU

by Jamie Kellner on Oct 25, 2010 9:43 AM EDT up reply actions

That’s what elskling and I were saying: “They should do more in-depth features on the equipment guys here!”.

Here we are now...entertain us.

by Elsker on Oct 25, 2010 9:52 AM EDT up reply actions

i too would like to see

a simular things say for Mike Sunheim Johnny sideburns & yes…ever Tripp…and the production crews for John & tripp & Chuck with the letter K crew…or even maybe just a non security breach type of thing of what some of the office staff does to make sure the canes have a place to sleep & a plane to get them there…as it is all about the details huh ? as i have found that even the shyiest of people who rather stay & be & remain in the shadows…all do need a public thank you from us of and from the Caniac Nation…after all it can’t hurt …right ?

Everytime you write off the Hurricanes,
They make You Look Bad!!

by CaniacSteve on Oct 25, 2010 11:43 AM EDT up reply actions