Monday, January 23, 2006

Week 1 Highlights


Patriots 4, Stickmen 1: Josh Piccirillo scores two unassisted goals (7:51 of 1st; 4:24 of 3rd) for the Patriots. Other Pats' goals: Jeff Eagle and Butch Hutchison. Jesse Henderson scores for Stickmen. Shots favor Patriots 21-17. Frustrated Stickmen pick up 10 penalty minutes; four penalties in 2nd period.

Blue Devils 3, Snipers 0: Greg Sargent and Ray Workman each score a goal and an assist to lead the Devils. Kevin Garten adds a second-period goal. Blue Devils outshoot Snipers 38-14; A valant effort by Snipers goalie Patrick Donaghue. Devils goalie Jesse Gonzales shuts 'em out immediately after leading Phantoms in 7-1 romp.

Phantoms 7, REDRUM 1: I-league rookie Mark Widmann pulls the hat trick in his first game for Phantoms, and Jason Neal throws in two goals. Other Phantoms goals by Corey Howard and Bryan Brookman. Howard adds an assist. Phantoms win shots battle, 25-15.

Ice Holes 4, Brewzers 1 (above photo): Mike Crook scores two for defending Keg champs, who rattle off four in a row after going down 1-0 in the first period. Other goals by Greg Durante and Greg Hunt. Brewzers muster only 10 shots. A.J. Thomas scores their only goal.

Fugaweez 4, Wolverines 1: The other defending Keg champs (there were two last season) get two goals from Eric Johnson in the opener. Other goals by Kent Taub and Derek Tillemans. Wolverines don't get on the board until the final three minutes (Bobby Sirkis) and muster only seven shots.

**Disclaimer: All info from official scoresheets. If your name is spelled wrong, chalk it up to bad-spelling scorekeepers or poor penmanship I couldn't make out. And then leave me a comment so I can correct it.

Standings after games of Jan. 21

All-Stars Are Coming; Tickets? Good luck


The Stars finally confirmed -- it's been rumored for weeks -- that Dallas will get the 2007 NHL All-Star game.

Commish Gary Bettman said on WFAA Monday night that Dallas got the game in part because it's a "terrific sports town." (It didn't hurt that Dallas taxpayers built the Stars a palace.)

It'll be the first All-Star game since 2004. Last year's game was canceled for obvious reasons, and there'll be no game this year because of the Olympics.

Wonder how many tickets will be available to locals ... says Bettman: "If you're not a season-ticket holder, go sign up."

Sunday, January 22, 2006

More Photos from Week 1

Blue Devils defector Caleb ready for Puckers' punch.
Phantoms' "Big O"
Ice Holes close ranks vs. Brewzers
Pucker and a Cupcake.
REDRUM netminder: What up, zebra?

Wait, there's more ...

Finishing a shutout of Puckers.
Phantoms center looks for pass vs. REDRUM
A REDRUMMER vs. Phantoms