Possible Clues:

• Hall of Famer Gilbert Perreault, for his pro career
• Sword going in punctures a breastplate
• Wild bears that may cut up rough
• Weapon pierces a breastplate to some extent
• Cut and wound wild bears
• Upsets bishop in historical periods for putting others to the sword perhaps
• Weapon drunk grabs with ecstasy -- not good
• Sword (that may be rattled)
• Colloquially it's a drag, losing old sword
• Buffalo icer