And you thought wood sticks were passe

[Gomer]

Hockey coach takes a beating from six of his players armed with wooden traffic signs...

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hSyQo4zJ9m8Dn-fjCWZbXdmPIlOgD9EUUAC82

JESENICE, Slovenia — Six Slovenian ice hockey players who beat up their American coach after winning a league title were released by the team Thursday.

The six players were reportedly angry at Posma because he allegedly told a 19-year-old backup goaltender to drive a car — even though he knew the man was drunk. The goaltender subsequently crashed the car.

The six then turned on the coach, reportedly beating him with wooden traffic signs that they found by the side of the road.