Stu’s Hunt Down: Basil McRae and Shane Churla
Posted on April 2nd, 2008 – 2:04 PMBy Michael Rand
Name: Shane Churla & Basil McRae
Claim to Fame, Minnesota: both outstanding goons in their own right, Churla and McRae paired to form a fearsome tag team of enforcers in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s, beating many a man senseless. Lest there be any confusion, I should note that I am not talking about All-Star Wrestling, but rather the Minnesota North Stars hoc-key concern. McRae even led the NHL with 351 penalty minutes in 1989. Churla only had 292 that year, leading to Jon Marthaler’s opinion of him as “soft.”
Claim to Fame, Everywhere Else: Churla’s cousin is Mark Rypien, and McRae had a cameo in The Mighty Ducks.
Where They Are Now: Churla’s a Regional Scout for the Dallas Stars. More importantly, in a Hunt Down first, I found his home address and telephone number. So, if you want to know what Shane’s up to right this minute, fire up the Google and give him a holler*. As for McRae, if you have questions about your investments or any other financial services, visit www.basilmcrae.com. He’ll be happy to help.
Glorious Randomness: Here’s a YouTube of Churla fighting Stu Grimson. Here’s a YouTube of McRae fighting Stu Grimson. Finally, here’s a YouTube of Stu Grimson fighting everyone else in the sport set to the delightful music of Pantera.
*Don’t do this.
9 Responses to "Stu’s Hunt Down: Basil McRae and Shane Churla"
Stu’s a killer!!!
Stu’s a mess.
Stu drinks at the Palm Isle.
You know what is famous about the waitresses at the Palm Isle?
She rubbed up against Stu?
S.U.: I assume you’re talking about Stu Grimson, as there’s nothing in St. Cloud that sounds anywhere near that cool.
There are a few places that are that dirty. Like maybe the Red Carpet.
Loved this Hunt Down.
Your check’s in the mail, Jon.
Roughkat, the stories I could tell about the Carpet…would be boring, because I only liked going there when the bands were good, which wasn’t often. The Keller Bar in the basement is alright, though.
Never heard of the Red Carpet before today. I had to use one of my lifelines to get that info.
