Funniest Moments in Hockey: The Funniest (And Dumbest) Quotes by Sean Avery 

Sean Avery (aka "The Super-pest", "The Bad Boy", "The Most Hated Man In The NHL", "Vogue Intern") is valued by reporters as a reliable source for quotable quotes.

Here's my top-ten list of memorable Avery sound-off moments.

9. “Typical of most French guys in our league with a visor on, running around and playing tough and not back anything up.”

8. “Without the support of my mom, Marlene, I would not be the person I am. She has been my main supporter throughout my career, and I owe everything to her. This is a small way that we, as players, can pay tribute to her and other hockey moms, and it is all for a good cause.”

7. "I think that's just as bad as what Marty McSorley did to Brashear," Rangers agitator Sean Avery said of Simon. "You can't just two-hand a guy in the face with your stick."
Mar 9, 2007  SI.com

6. "Young guys are a little dumb, they don't know what's going on half the time," Avery said, believing it was easier to get to Roberts. "So a guy like that, they take it a little bit more as an insult that how dare you disrespect them and all..."
Nov 8, 2007  New York Times

5. "Dallas has given me a great opportunity to come and play here right now," Avery told the Canadian Press. "I'm just worrying about today and happy that I'm back playing. That's the important thing."
Feb 11, 2009  Winnipeg Sun

4. "My head felt good," Avery told The Associated Press after Tuesday's practice session. "My legs felt a little behind."
Feb 11, 2009  Hartford Courant

3. "Let's just see if Colin Campbell finally does something about this stuff and doesn't give him three games like he gave that other meat head from New Jersey," Avery said.
Mar 8, 2007  USA Today

2. Avery and Iginla were to meet on the ice for the first time since Avery told ESPN "the NHL does a terrible job of marketing" by not promoting its "villains," and that "nobody cares about Jarome Iginla and guys like that, they're just not exciting."
Dec 3, 2008  ESPN


1. "I am really happy to be back in Calgary, I love Canada," Avery said. "I just want to comment on how it's become like a common thing in the NHL for guys to fall in love with my sloppy seconds. I don't know what that's about. Enjoy the game..." -- TSN