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High School Goalie Quits Team in Most Dramatic Way: Scores on His Own Team, Flips Off Coaches, Then Leaves

Feb. 14, 2013 10:32am Jonathon M. Seidl

There are epic ways to quit your job. Then there are epic ways to quit a team. Austin Krause just showed the world one way to do the latter.

Krause is (or was) a senior goalie at Farmington High School in Minnesota. It was senior night on Tuesday, and Krause got the start — a rarer occurence this season. And that was part of the problem: Krause had been losing playing time this season to a sophomore he’s not too fond of.

We’ll let him tell you in his own words what he decided to do to make his point (courtesy of the Farmington Independent):

“They played this sophomore goalie for the starter, he was terrible, I would try and talk to the coaches about this and tell them I want playing time but they never really listen to me or gave me a chance to show them that I’m a better goalie but still wouldn’t trust me so I had it it with I asked a few of my players if they care if I did it and they didn’t care they thought it would be funny so at the third period they dumped it in I stopped it put in my net started to skate off then flicked the coaches not the team the coaches then I saluted them then got off.”

And of course it was caught on video:

It seems Krause does have the support of some of the parents. One anonymous one told the Independent that a group of older players have been demoted to make way for some freshmen.

“Krause has been the goalie for the ‘A’ team all through youth hockey and put in so many hours and been a great goalie and never caused any trouble,” the parent said. “He got the shaft and got it taken away from him.

“It’s nothing against the younger kids, it’s not their decision. They’re good players, but they’re not any better than the juniors and seniors they’re replacing.”

By the way, the whole I quit stunt was costly. The own-goal came with 3:13 remaining in the third period and tied the game 2-2. The other team then scored about a minute later an won 3-2.

As for the district, they released this statement:

“This action has had a immediate and dramatic impact on the Farmington boys hockey team and the entire Farmington community. The district is taking the proper steps to investigate the incident and will take appropriate action in line with school policy. Student privacy regulations prevent any further release of information regarding this matter.

“Our focus is on in supporting the players and coaches in our hockey program and the successful completion of their season.”

(H/T: Deadspin)

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STEEEEVE53
Posted on February 14, 2013 at 1:15pm
If you defend, or try to justify the actions of this kid, then you must defend ANY player in ANY sport who disagrees with their coach for ANY reason, then betrays their teammates by sabotaging a game, finishing it off with an obscene gesture which makes them somehow feel superior while bringing shame upon himself and his family. He is a child, and participates in a high school sport under an adult coach.

Only if his skills approach those of Patrick Roy should college scouts overlook his bad attitude and problems with authority. In these times, though, maybe it won’t much matter……

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glenp827
Posted on February 14, 2013 at 1:14pm
a grand response to the liberal socialist “level the playing field” and “there shouldn’t be winners or losers” and “we should not keep score” CRAPOLA.

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pandora665
Posted on February 14, 2013 at 1:10pm
A little old to be throwing a temper tantrum. Life is rarely fair, you don’t always get what you want or even what you may deserve. Should get use to it now or he will spend the majority of adult life pouting. Life sucks, deal with it kid.

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Leader1776
Posted on February 14, 2013 at 12:54pm
We don’t know the entire, real, complete, true story here. The article is just news at this point with too little info to form a rational opinion. Pontification is bluster at this point.

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Soul Leister
Posted on February 14, 2013 at 12:53pm
Clearly, they were winning with him (they were ahead when he tied the game), which begs the question why wasn’t he playing more in the other games (they sure weren’t winning them all with the other goalie)… and icing on the cake, they lost without him (it was tied when he left and they didn’t win without him).

…on the other hand he confirmed his level of maturity was not what they were expecting from a TEAM player… he is just another me, me, me… only time will tell if he goes Dorner on someone who he thinks wronged him in the future… tic toc… tic toc… tic boom.

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hi
Posted on February 14, 2013 at 12:46pm
This just happened to my son for the past 3 months on his school team.It was unbearable that the jerk dads played their mediocre sons instead. We could have won the championships. I told him daily to act like Tim Tebow and prayed and prayed and prayed he wouldn’t do what this kid did!!!. It was THE worse 3 months ever. He handled it with integrity and honor and I am more proud of him for doing that than being good at his sport. I know it will pay off in the end.
I asked him if he wanted to play in the dad/son end of season party. He asked,”Will dad and I have to sit out the entire game?” (He is very funny!!) I don’t think I have to torture him for that. He finished by being like Tim Tebow.

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- hi
  Posted on February 14, 2013 at 12:54pm
  Next time I will not force my kid to stick it out. It really was too much to ask of a young man. If my kid is being abused by jealous dads, I shouldn’t make him suffer that abuse. He can resign quietly or something. I don’t know. But, it’s not gonna happen ever again. Also, I meant that I am not going to force him to go to the party.
  
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jas0707
Posted on February 14, 2013 at 12:33pm
“The district is taking the proper steps to investigate the incident and will take appropriate action…”

LOL! As if the self-important “district” can do anything.

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My Two Cents
Posted on February 14, 2013 at 12:20pm
Every time April 15th rolls around I feel like closing my business and giving the welfare queens the old one fingered salute.

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- glenp827
  Posted on February 14, 2013 at 1:16pm
  with OBAMACARE and the OBAMA economy , you might be closing sooner
  
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USANUMBERONE
Posted on February 14, 2013 at 12:17pm
Its just a game.

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- glenp827
  Posted on February 14, 2013 at 1:17pm
  for a lose like you it is , this is REAL LIFE!
  
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loveliberty83
Posted on February 14, 2013 at 12:14pm
years ago i would have said this was rude but today no- they play their favorites or their friends favorites it is not about talent, it is self centered coaches & pops helping coaching so their sons are picked

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MrKnowItAll
Posted on February 14, 2013 at 12:11pm
What we call old school now. Only the BEST should Play. We all know that!

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Blazen420
Posted on February 14, 2013 at 12:07pm
The PC crowd has ruined this country. I applaud his actions. It might not change anything, but darn important to him that he show everyone his disapproval of his coach. We’ve all seen the political games played in high school athletics. I hope his coach was humiliated.

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Rowgue
Posted on February 14, 2013 at 12:03pm
I get that it’s frustrating to lose playing time to people you think are worse players. My brother rode the bench for the basketball team all through high school even though he was clearly their best player because the coach had a personal vendetta against him.

He didn’t make a spectacle of himself and sell out his fellow teammates just to prove a point to the coach though. He simply went into the coaches office and quit the team.

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- SREGN
  Posted on February 14, 2013 at 3:32pm
  So the AH coach won.
  
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Dishevel
Posted on February 14, 2013 at 12:01pm
Why do people still hold their camera vertically to shoot video?
Can we as a society put an end to this madness?
If you see someone shooting video in this manner … Punch them in the face and take their camera.

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easye2984
Posted on February 14, 2013 at 11:55am
The least the moron could have done was get a better camera.

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Moliminous
Posted on February 14, 2013 at 11:55am
This kind of behavior doesn’t just suddenly appear; it’s been developing and expressed for years. Maybe the defiance (unfortunately) expressed was the reason he wasn’t played that much. Just maybe the coaching staff had had enough. And even if the student was right in his estimation, his rather juvenile actions just ruined his chances for a successful future. What coach in the world would want a player who just might score for the opposition when things just don’t go his way? His only option would be politics, and that’s terrible.

This is no different from the absolutely horrific tale of Chris Dorner, the former Los Angeles cop who went on a killing spree to “prove” a point. He, too, may have been right about his grievance. But his actions only prove that Dorner was unstable, grudge-bearing, and very dangerous.

I surely hope this young hockey player seeks assistance to help him out of the hole in which he put himself.

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- Spitfire1938
  Posted on February 14, 2013 at 12:04pm
  Wow… how PC of you…
  
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- jas0707
  Posted on February 14, 2013 at 12:35pm
  Oh, shut the hell up.
  
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- glenp827
  Posted on February 14, 2013 at 1:19pm
  can we all agree you are a liberal puke?
  
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ClemBradshaw
Posted on February 14, 2013 at 11:49am
I am going to prove I’m a better player by quitting

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- Spitfire1938
  Posted on February 14, 2013 at 11:58am
  Actually, there is no recourse to communism! Except, and unless, you’re one of them!
  
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ElChupaCabraDeUSA
Posted on February 14, 2013 at 11:44am
Another spoiled entitlement baby. I can’t believe 33% of you idiots think this was a good idea. Since when did HS hockey become Union work where seniority trumps performance?

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piper60
Posted on February 14, 2013 at 11:40am
The coach should have played the best goalie, regardless of what year he was in school. The coach was sacrificing his team’s chances at the playoffs, in order to be politically correct, it seems to me. Glad I’m not on that team. I’d have quit before the season started. I don’t play mind games, and don’t put up with people who try to do it to me.

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lurkinbob
Posted on February 14, 2013 at 11:38am
Seems like a lot of people are getting way to bent out of shape on this.
The kid did nothing illegal, he didnt go ballistic or break out a gun like some seem to do.
He was upset for being replaced by an apparently less qualified person.

So before chastising the kid, put yourself in that situation.
Your boss comes to you and says – “John its been a pleasure working with you for the last 10 years.
But you 58 now, and your costing us money on our health plan. Its time to move over for a younger less qualified guy that isnt facing an expensive surgery. Good luck, your employment ends this Friday”

You telling me you aren’t running for a lawyer???

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RebelBroker
Posted on February 14, 2013 at 11:30am
This was an immature reaction to a grown up problem. There are quite a few other ways to have handled this, with the selected option being the least beneficial.

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SREGN
Posted on February 14, 2013 at 11:28am
I’ve always had a healthy disrespect for authority, so I support the kid. And with the current administration as an example, I feel it is important to foster a healthy disrespect for authority in our young ones. Our founding fathers had it. The kid saw injustice, complained through the proper channels, nothing was rectified, he took unilateral action. I give him a high five. Good for you kid, stick it to the man.

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ronaldreaganthegreat
Posted on February 14, 2013 at 11:26am
I totally get it having played Hockey in MN, competitive etc. However, IMO not cool to do that to the team. Could’ve handled in many other ways on or off the ice.

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- so3
  Posted on February 14, 2013 at 12:35pm
  He talked to his teammates…
  
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- JaBird
  Posted on February 14, 2013 at 4:13pm
  He talked to a “few” of his teammates…this according to him.
  
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R1dd1ck
Posted on February 14, 2013 at 11:20am
Totally agree. Happened to me in high school on the football team. My senior I was benched so that the kids’ whose dads donated the most money to program could play. Most of the seniors on my team were benched for Sophomores. The coach was building for the future. We lost every game. Good job to this kid.

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- R1dd1ck
  Posted on February 14, 2013 at 11:21am
  One good thing. The head coach was fired for the team’s dismal performance.
  
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RedDirtTexas
Posted on February 14, 2013 at 11:17am
Obama is our goalie! This is exactly out of his play book! The kid is not a team player but a selfish, spoiled brat! The coaches undoubtedly knew this. Hope he never joins the military!

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- My Two Cents
  Posted on February 14, 2013 at 12:58pm
  I think Obama sounds more like the coach. He makes the taxpayers (best players) sit on the bench and puts the ner-do-wells (second string) on a pedestal.
  
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