As promised, we would bring you info on the leauges opening up at blueline when they occured.
We talked to Knute Anderson over at Blueline/NYTEX (whatever they're calling it these days)
and in order of serving you, the north texas hockey player. We give you more hockey (as Blog Captain says, we are not bound to one rink or the other) LET CAPITALISM FLOW!!!!
For the I league at NYTEX: Begins July 21-Oct 13
-$2900 for a team.
-$199 per player
-Coaches are USA hockey certified
-3 Practices
-9 games: 14 min Periods, OT, Shootout if needed
-Refereed by MOAH refs (is that a good thing????)
-Players recieve pass to Adult Clinic which takes place thursday nights.
-Pretty much a big stick in puck with Anderson and the Bramahs coaches. Specialization on hockey skills and game situtations.
(we heard this thing as a whole was going to be cheap)
-3 Drop in Passes
-Each team sends a representative to an All Star team halfway through the season. Teams send two representatives, coors lite will sponsor the event providing jerseys. All Star game is a way for players to be identified to move to next league up. (Every league will have an all star game)
From what we hear, Euless will also be doing an all star games for the same purposes.
We may help everyone out and make a big spreadsheet making a comparison so you the hockey player dont have to pull your hair out trying to figure out where you want to play
Friday, June 15, 2007
Meeting Recap/Week 6 Preview
The meetings last night went well. Here's what was discussed for Changes in the Summer and Beyond...
-Saturday night times will be kept.
-For the Gold Division: It will become a sort of D2 division with 15 min stop time periods. Longer Seasons.
-For the Silver Division: It will be an I league in its truest form. More Practices, Less Games. A place to learn and start the game.
-For the Summer Season there will be only a 10 week season for both sides to allow syncronization of all other DPSC start dates come October. Price for the summer will be $179. Cheaper if an entire team registers.
-Both the I league and the D2 will move to pointstreak. Rosters with pictures will be mandated...hopefully they'll be enforced.
-Coordinators will actualy pay the price for allowing illegal subs by facing a 30 day suspension. The two sub rule will still be allowed.
-There will be the return of a Skills Camp/Skills Clinic for players to learn and at the same time, actualy show their skills off (radar guns, accuracy competitions, Speed Drills, ect.
-More importantly, a vote will be taken either this weekend or next from teams as a whole (Yockey will come into all the locker rooms) and you will decided if your team wants to move to the more competitive D2 league, or stay in a learning enviornment of the I League.
-Converyors will still be used to look out for ringers and officiating problems. Look for these guys to take on bigger responsibilities.
-There are a select group of people who may be asked to leave both leagues based on superior skill abilities. But the list hasnt been confirmed, or if this step will even be taken. (it was a suggestion in the meeting)
-Instead of 4-12 Week Seasons a year, the D2 will move to 3-16 week seasons. Payment plans will be allowed. This move would come in the fall.
-Possibility of Staggering the True I league and the D2 to allow practices and skills evaluation of the I league, and a possible Draft by coordinators up to D2.
-If you play in a D2 division, the argument of "This is I league" no longer applies. Get better or move down.
For the most part, that was it.
On to previews...
Snipers vs Puckers 6:30
Winner of this one still has a shot at making the championship game. Loser gets to go hid in the corner in shame.
Warriors vs Patriots 7:30
Patriots still rolling after their victory over mayhem earlier in the season will look to silence haters and heritics alike this weekend. The warriors will send their newly recruited pirates to dash the patriots hopes. The Patriots "Holy Trinity of Defense" looks to make it 3-0.
Shockers vs Spiders Platinum 7:45
Spiders will be without Nate Hodges due to what team doctors are calling a fatigued groin injury. However Whitney Freeman will make her return as the Spiders-Plat try to make it two wins in a row. In recent video examination it has been determined that Spiders goalie Nina Bonifez instead of water, drinks straight up taquila in between whistles. Shockers are hoping they can get their first win of the season.
Stingers vs Mayhem 8:45
The glorious return of His Excellency Josh Briscoe is just in time for the biggest game of the season since the Patriots defeated Mayhem at the beginning of the season. Briscoe said, "Mayhem's players can't even make empty net goals, how are they going to beat total eclipse?!" Head Coach Bobby Sirkis is in such fear of this game, that he has convienently gone on vacation this weekend. Jason "Islam" Isham said he will single handedly destroy mayhem and make Chris Duran look like Marty Turco playing the Avalanche. Winner of this game will gain a foothold on first place.
Leftovers vs Blue Devils 9pm
Blue Devils need a win to stay in first place in the silver division. They should get this win easily pending a massive collapse. Todd Smith goonery is expected to make a return. Perfect place for it. From Mark Cameron regarding his team's chances this weekend, "Don't be suprised if multiple hat tricks are scored...by me." Josh Briscoe is rumored to be playing in the game, on both sides.
Spiders vs Stickmen 10pm
If the stickmen were capable of winning any games of this season, this would be their best chance. Spiders are still reeling from their loss to the Stingers last week and will be facing one of the best goalies in the league in David Blubaugh. Only problem is the Sticks' lack of defense may turn out to be the achillies heal for the Stickmen. Jesse Henderson actualy had the nerve to predict victory, but then realised he would be playing against Rahul Sharma, in which he hung his head in frusteration.
Brewzers vs Fugaweez 10:15
Believe it or not, this is a good game to watch. Both teams mirror each other in pretty much every way. Brewzers have to win to stay moderatly close for a shot at the Keg. Jamil Jabri vs Matt Osbourne will be the matchup of choice here. Jeff Vaughan says rob a blind man, buy a beer and watch this game.
Ice Holes vs Borrachos 11:15
Borrachos are pissed. Very Pissed. After two back to back one goal losses, the borrachos are putting it all on the ice and are looking to obliterate the 1-4 Ice Holes. They should accomplish thier goal. However if its a low scoring game, the Holes might get the win.
komets practice
-Saturday night times will be kept.
-For the Gold Division: It will become a sort of D2 division with 15 min stop time periods. Longer Seasons.
-For the Silver Division: It will be an I league in its truest form. More Practices, Less Games. A place to learn and start the game.
-For the Summer Season there will be only a 10 week season for both sides to allow syncronization of all other DPSC start dates come October. Price for the summer will be $179. Cheaper if an entire team registers.
-Both the I league and the D2 will move to pointstreak. Rosters with pictures will be mandated...hopefully they'll be enforced.
-Coordinators will actualy pay the price for allowing illegal subs by facing a 30 day suspension. The two sub rule will still be allowed.
-There will be the return of a Skills Camp/Skills Clinic for players to learn and at the same time, actualy show their skills off (radar guns, accuracy competitions, Speed Drills, ect.
-More importantly, a vote will be taken either this weekend or next from teams as a whole (Yockey will come into all the locker rooms) and you will decided if your team wants to move to the more competitive D2 league, or stay in a learning enviornment of the I League.
-Converyors will still be used to look out for ringers and officiating problems. Look for these guys to take on bigger responsibilities.
-There are a select group of people who may be asked to leave both leagues based on superior skill abilities. But the list hasnt been confirmed, or if this step will even be taken. (it was a suggestion in the meeting)
-Instead of 4-12 Week Seasons a year, the D2 will move to 3-16 week seasons. Payment plans will be allowed. This move would come in the fall.
-Possibility of Staggering the True I league and the D2 to allow practices and skills evaluation of the I league, and a possible Draft by coordinators up to D2.
-If you play in a D2 division, the argument of "This is I league" no longer applies. Get better or move down.
For the most part, that was it.
On to previews...
Snipers vs Puckers 6:30
Winner of this one still has a shot at making the championship game. Loser gets to go hid in the corner in shame.
Warriors vs Patriots 7:30
Patriots still rolling after their victory over mayhem earlier in the season will look to silence haters and heritics alike this weekend. The warriors will send their newly recruited pirates to dash the patriots hopes. The Patriots "Holy Trinity of Defense" looks to make it 3-0.
Shockers vs Spiders Platinum 7:45
Spiders will be without Nate Hodges due to what team doctors are calling a fatigued groin injury. However Whitney Freeman will make her return as the Spiders-Plat try to make it two wins in a row. In recent video examination it has been determined that Spiders goalie Nina Bonifez instead of water, drinks straight up taquila in between whistles. Shockers are hoping they can get their first win of the season.
Stingers vs Mayhem 8:45
The glorious return of His Excellency Josh Briscoe is just in time for the biggest game of the season since the Patriots defeated Mayhem at the beginning of the season. Briscoe said, "Mayhem's players can't even make empty net goals, how are they going to beat total eclipse?!" Head Coach Bobby Sirkis is in such fear of this game, that he has convienently gone on vacation this weekend. Jason "Islam" Isham said he will single handedly destroy mayhem and make Chris Duran look like Marty Turco playing the Avalanche. Winner of this game will gain a foothold on first place.
Leftovers vs Blue Devils 9pm
Blue Devils need a win to stay in first place in the silver division. They should get this win easily pending a massive collapse. Todd Smith goonery is expected to make a return. Perfect place for it. From Mark Cameron regarding his team's chances this weekend, "Don't be suprised if multiple hat tricks are scored...by me." Josh Briscoe is rumored to be playing in the game, on both sides.
Spiders vs Stickmen 10pm
If the stickmen were capable of winning any games of this season, this would be their best chance. Spiders are still reeling from their loss to the Stingers last week and will be facing one of the best goalies in the league in David Blubaugh. Only problem is the Sticks' lack of defense may turn out to be the achillies heal for the Stickmen. Jesse Henderson actualy had the nerve to predict victory, but then realised he would be playing against Rahul Sharma, in which he hung his head in frusteration.
Brewzers vs Fugaweez 10:15
Believe it or not, this is a good game to watch. Both teams mirror each other in pretty much every way. Brewzers have to win to stay moderatly close for a shot at the Keg. Jamil Jabri vs Matt Osbourne will be the matchup of choice here. Jeff Vaughan says rob a blind man, buy a beer and watch this game.
Ice Holes vs Borrachos 11:15
Borrachos are pissed. Very Pissed. After two back to back one goal losses, the borrachos are putting it all on the ice and are looking to obliterate the 1-4 Ice Holes. They should accomplish thier goal. However if its a low scoring game, the Holes might get the win.
komets practice
Thursday, June 14, 2007
Paris Hilton and Hockey....
http://www.wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=56168
Yes...apparently she played hockey...
An abbomination? You Decide.
Yes...apparently she played hockey...
An abbomination? You Decide.
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Week 5 Recap I League
So while people continue to whine about ringers, here is what happened in week 5.
Three Stars:
1. Chris Gallagher: Komets: 3 Goals (GWG) Komets 3-2 win
2. Chris Zolle: Blue Devils: 2 Goals (GWG) Blue Devils 3-0 Win
3. Brian Conner: Mayhem: 2 Goals. Mayhem 4-1 win
Honorable Mention: Beverly Schlueter: Komets. 2 Assists. Komets 3-2 win.
Goalie of the week: Nina Bonifaz: Spiders-Plat. 21 Shots faced, 20 Saves. Spiders Plat 3-1 win.
Three Stars:
1. Chris Gallagher: Komets: 3 Goals (GWG) Komets 3-2 win
2. Chris Zolle: Blue Devils: 2 Goals (GWG) Blue Devils 3-0 Win
3. Brian Conner: Mayhem: 2 Goals. Mayhem 4-1 win
Honorable Mention: Beverly Schlueter: Komets. 2 Assists. Komets 3-2 win.
Goalie of the week: Nina Bonifaz: Spiders-Plat. 21 Shots faced, 20 Saves. Spiders Plat 3-1 win.
Patriots 4 Borrachos 3 (OT)
Patriots survive a strong Borrachos squad in the extra frame to still control the fourth place playoff spot. Patriots not only faced the line of doom in Stuckeman, Stuckeman and Haley, but also faced the awesome power of mighty warrior Dan Stuckeman. Pats who only had 8 skaters on the night threw their “Holy Trinity of Defense” in Sharma, Hodges and Vaughan at the Borrachos and it proved to be enough…with insane goaltending by Jesse Gonzales, who had his best game of the year thus far, Including a save on a Jim Stuckeman breakaway with one second left in regulation. Borrachos would get one score from Jim Stuckeman while Dan Stuckeman would get the other two for the Borrachos. Patriots wouldn’t be denied as Brian Brookman, Jesse Mares, and John Piccarillo get the regulation goals. In OT, the patriots took full control of Borrachos penalty trouble and cashed in on a Sharma goal for the win. Patriots are not only excited with their win over Mayhem earlier in the season, but also with this huge win to remain the hunt.
Mayhem 4 Stickmen 1
With their loss to the Patriots still on their mind, Mayhem was determined not to lose to the winless Stickmen. Alas, their emotions were still shattered as Mayhem was the first team to surrender a goal to the Stickmen squad…on their first and only shot of the first period. Mayhem wouldn’t score 45 goals as promised by Coach Bobby Sirkis, but they get a healthy four. Brian Conner continues his tear as he maintains the league lead in points with two goals on the night. Also scoring was Ryan “Screaming like a demon from hell” Smith and Trevor “Patrick Stephane” Litchy. Notably, goalie Chris Duran notched an assist on the night. Heck, the dude only faced 7 shots all night, why shouldn’t he get involved with the offense. Mayhem will clash with the Stingers for a shot at control of first place next week. Nickerson vs Pinnard will be the matchup of the century.
Stingers 4 Spiders 3 (SO)
Stingers gain control of first place in the gold division and send the spiders team into the pit of despair. Stingers looked like the better team for most of the night as they never trailed in this one. Stingers were able to get goals from Scott Childress, Greg Carter and Jason “Avawings #1 fan” Isham. Spiders wouldn’t go away as they seemed to always be able to tie the game up as they were able to squeeze by the total eclipse on shots from Chris Gallagher, Andrew Patti, and with under a minute left in the third, from Aaron Manalo. The shootout again would go the Stingers on a John Hardin score that beat Spiders goalie Matt Sexton. Total Eclipse for the stingers was perfect in the shootout. From Josh Briscoe following the game that he did not play in, “Go ahead and crown us, no one will stop me.”
Warriors 3 Ice Holes 1
Warriors still are hanging in their for the 4th and final playoff spot in the Gold Division as they beat up on the hapless Ice Holes. Warriors had a great night from Ken “Doc” Taub who had two goals on the night. Eric Johnson also had a tally for the Warriors while the Holes only strike was from Jared Junker. Rumor has it the Warriors are dressing like pirates these days. Warriors will take on the red hot Patriots on Saturday.
Spiders Silver 3 Leftovers 1
Spiders get back on the winning side as they get the big 3-1 win over the winless leftovers. Nate Hodges had a goal and an assist while Lynn Kresta and Kurt Kresta both score. Goalie Nina Bonifaz was solid on the night 21 of 22. The scene at the crossbar following the game was “interesting”.
Blue Devils 3 Snipers 0
In a rematch of the Silver Keg from last season, the Blue Devils get their revenge as they obliterate the snipers. The Evil Empire got two goals from Chris Zolle and one from a mysterious number 11. The great Mark Cameron had two assists on the night. Dancing Hippo Ray Workman said, “It must be a sin to play and look this good”. Apparently Arm Hair is something that is coveted on the Blue Devils…
Komets 3 Puckers 2
Komets get probably the biggest win in their franchise history and a currently hold the second place behind Diablo Azul. This one started out with the Puckers atop on a Ryan Rintala goal, however it was quickly erased by a Chris Gallagher goal for Los Komets. Puckers would then gain another advantage on a Steve Niekomp goal, again erased by Gallagher on a Beverly Schuler helper. Komets would then get the winner on Gallagher’s third of the night from Nate Hodges and Schuler for the winner. If Gallagher keeps scoring goals, the Komets may have a Keg in their future.
Fugaweez 4 Shockers 1
Fugaweez keep the Shockers winless in a complete domination. A 2-0 Fugs lead was built on goals from Mike Garcia and Damon Lacey before the shockers scored on a Bryan Voskiul goal. Fugaweez would then ice the game with a couple more goals from Mark Gragg and Patrick “Captain Picard” Steward. Before Steward scored he was heard yelling “engage” from blue line.
Further more we broke down the league as a whole to see just how teams sit if we were to erase the divisions….
1.Stingers: Are officially a 2-1 favorite to win the keg this season. The perfect balance of offense, defense, ringers and goaltending. Just what you need to win a championship.
2.Mayhem: Only reason they are ahead of the Spiders is because they haven’t played them. Coach Bobby Sirkis has this team running like a machine, while Brian Conner is the by far the MVP of the League.
3.Spiders: Great Goaltending by Matt Sexton has gotten this team to where they are right now. Offensively they can score when needed, but they haven’t blown a team out this season. Keg dreams are based on what Chris Gallagher does
4.Patriots: Tough losses to the Spiders and Stingers have proved frustrating for the patriots. On Paper, this team should beat any team in the league. Jeff Vaughan is on this team. Enough said.
5.Warriors: The warriors are the pefect cross between a Gold and Silver division team (as are the borrachos) This team can sneak into the upper playoffs if it plays its cards right.
6.Borrachos: Tough losses late in games have cost the borrachos. Compared to last season, this team is miles better though. As stated above, this team is a perfect mix between a silver and gold team. This team should be feared a lot more than it is.
7.Blue Devils: Could hang with about half the gold teams, but at the same time would be decimated if they were to play Mayhem, the Pats or the Stingers. They are defensivly sound and have great scoring options in Zolle and Cameron. They just need a lucky bounce in the Keg game.
8.Ice Holes: Good News: Lowest GAA in the Gold Division. Bad news: Lowest Goals for average in the Gold Division. Reminds us of a certain hockey team from Dallas.
9.Komets: Two Words: Chris Gallagher. Komets have for the most part had great chemistry, but adding Gallagher, Hodges and Atkins brought a new level of skill the Komets can use to win a keg.
10.Puckers: The 5-0 loss to start the season was an abberition. This team can win out the rest of its games, and this team can win the Keg. Luechenhoff should always be feared and Ryan Rintala is having a heck of a season.
11.Stickmen: It has been a rough road for the stickmen following their winning of the keg a couple seasons ago, but they are making steps to being right back in the hunt next season. David Blubaugh at Goalie has kept this team from giving up 90 goals this season as compared to 15.
12.Platinum Spiders: A very small team for the most part in number. But this team has talent where needed. A couple more players and this team can go place. Nina Bonifaz is the most underrated goalie in the league.
13.Brewzers: Not the best start the Bewzers were hoping for, but with Jamil Jabri still at the helm, anything is possible. When you have Jennifer Leonard on your team, you never get a dull moment
14.Fugaweez: The civil war on this team last season really hurt the team. However what is left has rebuilt this squad into a decent little hockey team.
15.Snipers: The loss to the Blue Devils really hurt them. Not to mention that without Jeff Vaughan, this team has a hard time winning games. We will give props to Greg Martinez, someone needs to get this guy in the Gold Division.
16.Shockers: If you want a team that goes out every night, gives it their all, then hits the bar, here you go. The best group of guys to drink with hands down. Boy do they know how to party.
17.Leftovers: They’re trying as best they can. We’ll give them that much. Leftovers need a good healthy dose of ringers. That will solve their problems. But you boys look better by the week.
reminder.....coordinators meeting this thursday, 8pm euless crossbar. Food and Drink is rumored to be provided.
Monday, June 11, 2007
Hockey Team Wins D Title
Hockey Team won the D-League title Sunday with a 6-4 victory over the Hitmen. The Hockey team had defeated Hitmen 5-3 on Friday night in the best-of-3 format.
Mike Ross, who averaged 2.6 points per game in the regular season (32 goals in 22 games), had two goals and an assist in the championship clincher.
BC
Mike Ross, who averaged 2.6 points per game in the regular season (32 goals in 22 games), had two goals and an assist in the championship clincher.
BC
Sunday, June 10, 2007
I league Coordinators Meetings
This Thursday at Euless at 8pm there will be a coordinators meeting. Tom Yockey should be sending out the emails today or tomorrow. Meeting will determin what happens to the league in the summer and for seasons to come.
Even if your team isnt coming back next season, all coordinators are encouraged to attend, if only to provide suggestions for I league improvements.
any questions call DPSC
summaries to come tomorrow or tuesday
Even if your team isnt coming back next season, all coordinators are encouraged to attend, if only to provide suggestions for I league improvements.
any questions call DPSC
summaries to come tomorrow or tuesday
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