Congradulations to Mayhem and Snipers for their Division Championships!
Mayhem 3 Patriots 2The Battle for Lord Stanley’s Keg in the Gold Division was nothing less than one of the greatest games ever played in the Euless I League. Not since the Phantoms/Patriots or Ice Holes/Fugaweez games of the past have the games been as glorious.
Mayhem drew first blood five minutes into the game on a Dick Thill goal from Trevor Lichty for the 1-0 lead. Both sides would attack then counter attack until the Patriots finally responded on a sassy goal from Bryan “No sleep till” Brookman on a feed from Daniel Barr.
The Second period had more of the same as Mayhem again seized the lead from Matt Kachelhoffe from a Chris Conner pass, only to have the score evened up on a short handed goal from “Dan-dano” Barr from Jeff Eagle and Les York. It would come down to the third period where the controversy would erupt. Toward the end of a Patriots power play, Mayhem tossed the puck down the ice on the PK, beliving the Penalty had been over before the toss, the Patriots assumed an icing call would be next. The call never came. Blame lack of communication, blown calls by refs, ect, Gonzales was then surrounded 2 on 0 by Greg Mersberger and Dr. Karim Jamal. Mersberger tucked the puck 5 hole for the lead, and the eventual game winner.
The patriots were not without chances after this by getting a 5-3 powerplay (on what some call a makeup call by the refs) for nearly the rest of the game. The Patriots bombed the net with shot after shot, however couldn’t beat netminder Chris Duran who faced a total of 21 shots of the night. Mayhem would hold on the win and the Championship.
A great game, Thor would be proud.
Patriots prepare for Cold War II
Daniel Barr Skates in hard against Chris Duran
Bryan Brookman unleashes a blast from the point.
Rahul Sharma's shot goes just wide...
Mayhem Celebrating Victory(A few more mayhem pics to come later...come on Lehr!)
(Jesse Henderson Scores for the Snipers...all of Buckeye Nation Rejoices)Snipers 2 Blue Devils 0
A grand game as the Silver Division was on the line. Jesse Henderson’s two goals lift the Snipers to victory in a game of injury, scoring, speed, and goon like behavior. This game was scoreless till midway through the 3rd when Henderson struck, then added the tally towards the end of the game for the Snipers. Many people didn’t have the Snipers in their winning corner, but the Snipers did get some help from their patriot allies after all. From Henderson after the game, “We were just glad that hard work and persistence outlasted Todd Smith Goonery”.
A hockey warrior salute is given to Snipers own Brett Fitch who suffered a broken knee cap going into the boards after a puck. We hope his speedy recovery. Ray “Dancing Llama” Workman could not be reached for comments after the game.
Ray Workman headmans the puck
Both Snipers and Blue Devils Crash the net
Coach Steve Fry advises his snipers...Ice Holes 2 Borrachos 0
The Ice Holes get their revenge after being shut out by the Borrachos 1-0 to close out the regular season. Don’t know who got the goals, but the Ice Holes outshot the borrachos 21-13. Both Haley and Stuckeman were shut down by an apparent “high schooler”. No word on the name or age of said high schooler, but we trust the skupiens. We don’t know for certain who the Borrachos will bring back next season, but they are a team to be feared, if not for the hockey skills, but for the drinking and excessive chanting in the bar….good lord man!
Komets 4 Brewzers 1
Komets avenge their ealier season OT loss to the brewzers with a solid thrashing. Komets not only win third place, but also cap off the best season they have ever had in their franchise history. Again, not sure who scored for both sides, but we are pretty certain the Cappers, Baldree, Nation line was behind it, while Mike Bresnahan was probably lurking on the scoresheet as well. Hats off to the Komets to the most improved team this season.
Puckers 3 Stickmen 1
Not much is known about this one. We do know that Ken “Goal Scorer” Halford lit the lamp for the Stickmen while the Puckers onslaught was led by Chris Kirton and David James. The Puckers then added the empty net late by an unknown soul. From the sound of it, a 2-1 battle was ensuing towards the end of this one, must have been glorious.
Fugaweez 4 Shockers 3
We caught the tail end of this one with the Shockers throwing everything they had at the Fugs. Shockers couldn’t get the equalizer as the Fugaweez complete a nice little comeback on a season shrouded with drama. We don’t know what/how/why but we hope all goes well with the Fugs (we don’t know if this is true, but arn’t the fugs one of the original teams of I league?) who knows. Don’t have players who lit the lamp, but we assume Osbourne or Sandlin did it for the fugs while the Shockers may have been led by Jason Howell….again….no idea….thanks scorekeepers for losing the documents…
Stingers 6 Spiders 1The Great Josh Briscoe predicted a grand lead to be undertaken by the Stingers but to be lost in a monumental meltdown. Sadly for spiders fans everywhere, only the first part of Briscoe’s prophesy came true. Briscoe himself has 2 goals and an assist. We don’t know of other goals on the night…Rumor has it that Widmann scored for the Stingers while Chris Gallagher was rumored to have scored for the Spiders. Many on the Stingers are predicting a Keg run next season, while the I league Prophet Briscoe has declared for a decree the Stingers will go 10-0 in an 8 game season…..we are baffled as well…
Slackers 3 Leftovers 1
WE HAVE A SCORESHEET! The leftovers actually got the first score of the night on a “John” score midway through the first frame. (last names are so important). However after a scoreless second period the Slackers would respond with two goals both from the great Nate Williams while “Danny” and Jen “Crazed Spartan Female” Leonard had the assists. The Slackers would then add the last tally of the night with 25 seconds left on Leonard’s goal.
Awards: The NHL was gracious to let us use their awards for our own selfish desires…
Team awards:
Stanley Keg: Mayhem (Gold) Snipers (Silver)
Presidents Trophy: Mayhem (best record at end of season)
William M. Jennings Trophy: Ice Holes (Lowest GAA)
Individual Trophies…
Conn Smythe Trophy: Jesse Henderson-Snipers (Awarded to the most valuable player in the playoffs)
Hart Memorial Trophy: Rahul Sharma-Patriots (Awarded to the player judged to be the most valuable to his team.)
Jack Adams Award: Bobby Sirkis Jr (Awarded to coach adjudged to have contributed to his team’s success)
James Norris Memorial Trophy: Jeff Vaughan-Patriots (Awarded to best defensive player)
Frank J. Selke Trophy: Todd Smith-Blue Devils (Awarded to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game):
Lady Byng Memorial Trophy: Jeff Vaughan-Patriots (Awarded to the player adjudged to have exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability)
Venzia Trophy: Bobby Michaelidis-Fugaweez (Awarded to the goaltender adjudged to be the best at his position)
Art Ross Trophy: Jim Stuckeman/Sean Haley-Borrachos (Awarded to the player who leads the league in scoring at the end of the regular season)
Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy: Scott Olson-Referee (Awarded to the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey)
Maurice “Rocket” Richards Trophy: Jim Stuckeman (awarded to highest goal scorer)
Other Awards…
Jeff Vaughan Award of Awesomeness: Jeff Vaghaun
Conn Smythe Trophy: Jesse Henderson-Snipers (Awarded to the most valuable player in the playoffs)
Hart Memorial Trophy: Rahul Sharma-Patriots (Awarded to the player judged to be the most valuable to his team.)
Jack Adams Award: Bobby Sirkis Jr (Awarded to coach adjudged to have contributed to his team’s success)
James Norris Memorial Trophy: Jeff Vaughan-Patriots (Awarded to best defensive player)
Frank J. Selke Trophy: Todd Smith-Blue Devils (Awarded to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game):
Lady Byng Memorial Trophy: Jeff Vaughan-Patriots (Awarded to the player adjudged to have exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability)
Venzia Trophy: Bobby Michaelidis-Fugaweez (Awarded to the goaltender adjudged to be the best at his position)
Art Ross Trophy: Jim Stuckeman/Sean Haley-Borrachos (Awarded to the player who leads the league in scoring at the end of the regular season)
Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy: Scott Olson-Referee (Awarded to the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey)
Maurice “Rocket” Richards Trophy: Jim Stuckeman (awarded to highest goal scorer)
Other Awards…
Jeff Vaughan Award of Awesomeness: Jeff Vaghaun
Thug of the Year: Todd Smith-Blue Devils
Hammer of Thor Award: Jeff Vaghaun-Patriots
Drunk on Ice Award: Ken Taub-Borrachos
Best Communicator on the Ice: Ryan Smith-Mayhem
Most Improved Team of the Year: Komets
Coolest Jerseys: Stingers
Hammer of Thor Award: Jeff Vaghaun-Patriots
Drunk on Ice Award: Ken Taub-Borrachos
Best Communicator on the Ice: Ryan Smith-Mayhem
Most Improved Team of the Year: Komets
Coolest Jerseys: Stingers
Add other awards to random people as you see fit....
End of Season Power Rankings…
End of Season Power Rankings…
we took all 16 teams, tossed away the divisions and made a list….
1. Mayhem-Winner of the Gold Keg says it all. Could beat several D league teams…Bobby Sirkis Coach of the Year…
1. Mayhem-Winner of the Gold Keg says it all. Could beat several D league teams…Bobby Sirkis Coach of the Year…
2. Patriots-Can pretty much beat any team in the I league(except mayhem for some reason)
3. Ice Holes- A nice 5 GAA for the entire season looks really good.
4. Snipers-Winning the Silver Keg puts you in the top 5 for sure.5. Blue Devils-Defense, Offense, Ability to grind it out, plus todd smith.
6. Borrachos-Stuckeman and Haley shine, but the borrachos are coming together in a drunken sort of way…
3. Ice Holes- A nice 5 GAA for the entire season looks really good.
4. Snipers-Winning the Silver Keg puts you in the top 5 for sure.5. Blue Devils-Defense, Offense, Ability to grind it out, plus todd smith.
6. Borrachos-Stuckeman and Haley shine, but the borrachos are coming together in a drunken sort of way…
7. Puckers-One or two players away from being right up there with Mayhem/Pats/Ice Holes
8. Komets-Most improved team of the season by far. Baldree, Cappers, Nation line one of the best in the league…
8. Komets-Most improved team of the season by far. Baldree, Cappers, Nation line one of the best in the league…
9. Stickmen-The Farm Team of the Snipers will make strides if they can get most of the keg team back from a couple seasons ago…
10. Stingers-A roller coster personified. Can look unbeatable one day, then can meltdown in a hurry the next…
11. Brewzers: Always a team to fear when Jamil Jabri is on the team. Couldn’t seem to get the job done in OT this season though…
12. Fugaweez-Some Chemistry problems on this team kept them from going far this season13. Shockers-Started hot, but like the Puckers, lack one or two guys from winning all of the silver
14. Spiders-Probably one of the worst seasons ever for Bohl and his spiders. No Mason, Little to no Greco or Chambers might have been the reason, they’ll be back next season…
11. Brewzers: Always a team to fear when Jamil Jabri is on the team. Couldn’t seem to get the job done in OT this season though…
12. Fugaweez-Some Chemistry problems on this team kept them from going far this season13. Shockers-Started hot, but like the Puckers, lack one or two guys from winning all of the silver
14. Spiders-Probably one of the worst seasons ever for Bohl and his spiders. No Mason, Little to no Greco or Chambers might have been the reason, they’ll be back next season…
15. Slackers- For the first season, not a bad start, hang in there lads…
16. Leftovers-At least they didn’t give up the most goals…right?
This Next Season:
-This week: we have the week off. However if you get your registration papers turned in this weekend, you can have a free drop in on Saturday night. (Keith also plans on giving a couple extra extra drop ins this season as well). -We Resume on 4/21. Coordinators, get your rosters down and your money in.
-This Season: TBA on the total amount of teams, but the divisions should remain the same unless Keith determines a Silver Team needs to move up or a Gold Team needs to move down
-There is a VERY good chance we will be seeing a Two Round playoff this season.
-Also, Keith is very interested in making the program better, which means the league is ours for changing…talk to your coordinators, BAC or BC and the message gets sent to Keith.
This Next Season:
-This week: we have the week off. However if you get your registration papers turned in this weekend, you can have a free drop in on Saturday night. (Keith also plans on giving a couple extra extra drop ins this season as well). -We Resume on 4/21. Coordinators, get your rosters down and your money in.
-This Season: TBA on the total amount of teams, but the divisions should remain the same unless Keith determines a Silver Team needs to move up or a Gold Team needs to move down
-There is a VERY good chance we will be seeing a Two Round playoff this season.
-Also, Keith is very interested in making the program better, which means the league is ours for changing…talk to your coordinators, BAC or BC and the message gets sent to Keith.
we're going on vacation
bac
12 comments:
"Mayhem again seized the lead from Matt Kachelhoffe from a Chris Conner pass"
WRONG lol
Conner was alone in the slot. He received a pass for a one timer and I made a blocker save. The rebound landed in the crease and they tapped it in for the 2-1 lead.
thanks for the love nate!! in my humble opinion, i feel our i league is very competative because every team has a very good goalie. rarely is there a night where a team gets blown out.of course jesse and duran account for 11 of the teams great goaltending! it's nice to know some fellow hockey bros acknowledge my efforts and everybody in the league that knows me knows i always have a blast and never have an unkind word to say.thanks and i'll see everybody in sept...( summer off) bobby "the weez-keeper"
...it barely went in too
The Puckers empty netter was scored by Rob Constantine - who did his very best not have a Patrick Stefan like meltdown...
I think I will add the General's Cross : awarded to the player who should most likely move to D-League, but stays in I-league anyway. This award goes to Nate Hodges of the Patriots.
re: nate
aw c'mon, that's bull. and unfair. there are guys all over the i-league who are far more skilled than nate. (we mean that in the nicest way, nate. you've come a long way, as have we all. and, thanks for your great work on this blog!)
one more time: quit bitching about "ringers" and WORK ON YOUR OWN CRAPPY HOCKEY SKILLS. I'm amazed how few I-league guys I see at sticktime or pickup. I mean, it's close to zero. These chronic complainers show up at the rink only on saturday nights. those "ringers" you complain about? they're actually working to get better.
most of the guys you consider ringers are merely average d-league players. that includes nate. unless a guy is playing more than one level away from his true level, HE IS NOT A RINGER. A ringer is the 19-year-old former high school stud who's playing against 35-year-old novices in D-League. We have some of those. They know who they are.
yes, it's a competitive i-league. we get it.
now, get over it, and get to work.
-- anon. observer
Dang, more ringer talk? Heck I don't want to play in a league full of tripod skaters. I'd rather do a face plant in the dasher boards. And this coming from a guy who is not quite ready to make the jump to D-league (you won't see me on the scoring leader board - yet!). Like they say "shut up and play!" If you want to play people who fall down when lining up for a face off, there is always Grapevine or Farmers Branch.
90% of hockey is skating....maybe those people you don't see at stick and puck are at public skate? if not, that is how you get better....
true dat
true enough re: skating.
the other 10% is learning to pull your head up, which you can't do without playing -- a lot.
You know what, I don't have the time or money to play in 3 or 4 leagues like some of these guys. And I can't leave work during the day to do the noon drop-ins and I can't leave my kids at home alone to play in the late drop-ins. It would be really nice if the i-leauge actually had instruction. It is really difficult to get better when you only get 15 minutes of ice time once a week. I would personally benefit more from jus thaving a 1 or 2 hour practice every week.
find the kids a hot babysitter.....
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