The word has come down that Blubaugh will continue to play on Saturdays contrary to what was previously reported here. We at SNH find it regrettable that our integrity has been compromised in this fashion and those responsible for the poor research of the article "Buh-Bye", of Wednesday, August 6, 2008 are being disciplined accordingly. There is, however, no truth to the rumour that the story was put forth as a tactic to sensationalize the SSHL or to increase our readership by it's manufacture. SNH tries to present an evenhanded and well researched point of view on every topic that graces our pages and this incident, though convenient, was entirely accidental. While we at SNH understand that this is not an excuse, we hope that you, dear reader, will continue to come to our site to stay in touch with the activities of the SSHL in Euless, trusting that this matter will be resolved and that we will not allow a mistake of this magnitude to escape our editors again.
Thank you,
jon ellis
P.S. It's all David's fault anyway. . .
Friday, August 08, 2008
Wednesday, August 06, 2008
Buh-Bye!
I got a phone call earlier this week, it was more than a little surprising. It seems that one of our more recognizable players will be taking a sabbatical. He is choosing his career over his hockey, can you believe it?
You love him.
You hate him.
He's David Blubaugh.
He has been a perennial member of the Stickmen and recently made the very controversial move of joining the Blue Devils, starting on the night they played for the Keg. While juggling commitments to both teams has been a little awkward, the times ahead for both teams look to be rockier still.
David had a chance to move up in his field and that also meant giving up his Saturday nights. I guess we can all see where his priorities lie.
David has always been one of the best goalies in our league statistically, but putting himself in the middle of controversy was certainly one of his greatest talents. I will miss him.
I've gotten to know the sometimes abrasive goaltender, and I appreciate his competitive drive and his ability to, get this, have fun on the ice. Some time back he and I staged a fight (Nate's camera phone sucks!) between periods, which he claimed to have won, and we had planned on playing one game in tandem, switching out at every whistle (Pointstink would have loved that), and who knows what other crazy antics would appear on the horizon. If you haven't noticed, I put fun ahead of just about everything on the ice, and I thought that it was amazing that he apparently had a similar desire.
Of course, as a member of this blog, I will miss his negative stuff, too. You might have your own personal axe to grind against Blubaugh, you wouldn't be the only one, but I'll let you in on a secret: the blog thrives on controversy. I do try to cultivate the camaraderie and the competition and all of the positive aspects of our league, but if you look at the posts with the biggest reactions, it's usually the ones about ringers, or reckless penalties, or something David did. A double secret: he welcomes that aura.
This weekend will be the last time to see Blubaugh in I-league.
So good-bye, David. . .
How long until you're back?
What controversial figure will be next to leave our ranks, my sources say it could be Rahul Sharma!
P.S. Isn't there someone out there interested in trying their hand at goaltending? How many games will I have to play before someone puts me in my place?
You love him.
You hate him.
He's David Blubaugh.
He has been a perennial member of the Stickmen and recently made the very controversial move of joining the Blue Devils, starting on the night they played for the Keg. While juggling commitments to both teams has been a little awkward, the times ahead for both teams look to be rockier still.
David had a chance to move up in his field and that also meant giving up his Saturday nights. I guess we can all see where his priorities lie.
David has always been one of the best goalies in our league statistically, but putting himself in the middle of controversy was certainly one of his greatest talents. I will miss him.
I've gotten to know the sometimes abrasive goaltender, and I appreciate his competitive drive and his ability to, get this, have fun on the ice. Some time back he and I staged a fight (Nate's camera phone sucks!) between periods, which he claimed to have won, and we had planned on playing one game in tandem, switching out at every whistle (Pointstink would have loved that), and who knows what other crazy antics would appear on the horizon. If you haven't noticed, I put fun ahead of just about everything on the ice, and I thought that it was amazing that he apparently had a similar desire.
Of course, as a member of this blog, I will miss his negative stuff, too. You might have your own personal axe to grind against Blubaugh, you wouldn't be the only one, but I'll let you in on a secret: the blog thrives on controversy. I do try to cultivate the camaraderie and the competition and all of the positive aspects of our league, but if you look at the posts with the biggest reactions, it's usually the ones about ringers, or reckless penalties, or something David did. A double secret: he welcomes that aura.
This weekend will be the last time to see Blubaugh in I-league.
So good-bye, David. . .
How long until you're back?
What controversial figure will be next to leave our ranks, my sources say it could be Rahul Sharma!
P.S. Isn't there someone out there interested in trying their hand at goaltending? How many games will I have to play before someone puts me in my place?
Tuesday, August 05, 2008
Whalers/Privateers video
Someone who's handy with a video camera and editing software sent this footage of the 7-0 drubbing the Whalers took from the Privateers. Enjoy. (Yes, the video proves that you are slower than you think you are -- even those of you who win 7-0.)
Commentary from contributor Darrin Ellis: "On Saturday, August 2, 2008 the TDA Whalers took it on the chin as they were shut out 7–0. 'Mike the Goalie' filled in between the pipes for Kelso and did a fine job considering how many shots were fired at him. The second period was brutal for the Whalers, but the team came together and kept the Privateers scoreless in the third period."
If anyone else wants to put up video of their games, we'll advertise it here. Just drop an email. You should keep the lengths under five minutes.
BC
Commentary from contributor Darrin Ellis: "On Saturday, August 2, 2008 the TDA Whalers took it on the chin as they were shut out 7–0. 'Mike the Goalie' filled in between the pipes for Kelso and did a fine job considering how many shots were fired at him. The second period was brutal for the Whalers, but the team came together and kept the Privateers scoreless in the third period."
If anyone else wants to put up video of their games, we'll advertise it here. Just drop an email. You should keep the lengths under five minutes.
BC
Sunday, August 03, 2008
Are We in Bizarro World?
Brewzers (1-1-0) 3, Puckers (0-2-0) 1
The Brewzers take the ice with Patrick Donaghue in their crosshairs. The first score falls to them when Brian Flashbart beats Pat in the middle of the first. The Puckers come back in the second to soil Mike Mooore's new pads with the equalizer, via Chris Kirton on the power play. At this time the Pucker's lack of conditioning became an issue. In the third period there were no more shots from the Puckers, their struggle was to get the puck out of their zone. And, a struggle it was. The Brewzers put two more away, the game winner to Flashbart, the third goal to Nidal Al Jabri. Time to register for that spin class!
DFW Titans (2-0-0) 3, Chiefs (1-0-1) 2, OT, Shoot-out
The Titans maintain their perfect record but not without some schedule benefits. With the victory over the Puckers last week, they now add a squeaker over the Chiefs this week. The first period played host to most of the action with the first goal going to Tim Marra, on the assist from Lincoln Foster. Mark Millard puts one away for the Chiefs, then Justin Mason returns the Titans to the lead. Deep in the third, the Titans put the Chiefs on the power play again and this time Bill Broad (who had the assist on the first goal) sends it to overtime. Overtime comes and goes, and the shooters take the ice one by one. Stahnke of the Titans and Stillwagon of the Chiefs turn away their first three without allowing a single goal, but Ben Stillwagon, on his first extra shooter, gives-up the game winner to Chris Holder.
Privateers (1-1-0) 7!, Whalers (0-2-0) 0
Hot off their opening day loss, the Privateers take vengeance on the tenderfoot Whalers. Last week the Whalers left their battle with the Hitmen after losing the high scoring game in the third, feeling proud of themselves. They reviewed their game film thinking that the road ahead would not be as difficult as they had thought. Reality struck back this week. The first period was manageable, Mike Moore stands-in for the Whalers in net, allowing only two from the 'Teer barrage. The other end sees Matt "sexy town" Sexton, turn aside the only Whaler shot in dramatic fashion, on a breakaway, fifteen feet in front of the net. In the second, the 'Teers get the remainder of their seven. A game of monkey in the middle occurred in the third, which the Privateers won. The scorers: Don Hurt, Cody Payne, Dan Lowery, Casey Payne, Casey Payne, John Swartzbaugh, and capping it off, Joel Bush gets his first of the season.
Blue Devils (2-0-0) 5, Komets (1-0-1) 4, OT
The first period showed no signs of what this game would become, not a single goal scored, only Komet penalties. But, in the second things started to catch fire. Chris Zoll opens for the Devils, then Chuck Dolbee gets one for the Komets. Charlie Heine snags two goals for the Devils before the third period started. In previous seasons the Komets would likely have rolled over in the third down two, but not this time. Dolbee scores again to bring it within one, Ray Workman takes it back with his Blue Devil goal. Sean Griffin puts in two more for the Komets to tie the game, then with just seconds left on the clock, David Blubaugh makes the clutch save for the Devils one on one, point blank, preserving the tie. Inspired by their goalie, the Blue Devils' John Lloyd wins the game just half a minute into the overtime. The Komets cried into the phone with Bruce Frankel, all night long.
Iceholes (2-0-0) 3, Stickmen (1-1-0) 2
The 'Holes' methodical, patient system is working its way back through the ranks toward the keg. No scoring in the first. In the second the Sticks take the lead, on the goal from Brad Bynum. The Sticks make a goaltending change as Blubaugh gains completes his BD game and Ellis makes his way to the gold for the Patriots. That's when Michael Crook ties the game. The third period opens with the inebriated Jayson Jones giving up a soft goal to Stickman Ken Halford. But the 'Holes never panic, and with Back to back goals from Joe Picardo they add their name to the short list of perfect record teams.
Silverwings (1-1-0) 3, Patriots (1-1-0) 2
Speaking of Ellis. . . The Silverwings and a gaggle of subs, made short work of the goaltender putting three behind him in the first period. Paul Reid freezes Ellis out and beats him high glove on the first shot of the game. Corey Howard beats him on the second shot of the game from a ridiculous angle. The Patriots rally for a quick shot from Kendall Bernard, but see it erased with the Silverwings collecting another from the chaos in front of the Patriot's net. Just past the halfway point of the third the Pats come within one, and at the final minute of the game, go with an empty net and a full-on assault of the Silverwing net, but are unable to penetrate the plane. Silverwing goalie Eric Spivey makes thirty saves on thirty-two shots.
Grave Diggers (1-1-0) 5, Moose (0-2-0) 2
The Diggers played a close game with the juggernaut Iceholes last week and this week let loose all of their angst on the struggling Moose. Danny Grimes opens up the proverbial can of whoop-ass in the first and Billy Quinn adds another Digger goal before the period ends. Danny puts in another for the Diggers in the second. Brian Hamstra, the Moose saviour, scores one, quickly followed by Danny netting his hattrick goal, the crowd goes wild. The third period sees Billy Quinn grab another goal and Hamstra gets another, as well in the final minutes. Everyone shakes David Blubaugh's hand.
Snipers (1-1-0) 2, Hitmen (1-1-0) 1
The final game of the night is a rematch of Spivey and Ellis in opposing nets, with Ellis guaranteeing a victory. The first was all goaltending, neither man blinks. Finally in the second, Alex Eyesermans puts the puck behind Spivey and the Snipers on the board. Hunter Lamoine puts the Snipers up by two, and the Hitmen call for their reserves. As Ellis taunts Karen "sparrow" Powell on her scoring opportunity she dishes to Gabriel Rivera who beats Ellis for the sole Hitmen goal. It wasn't all Ellis, though, Kendall Fries single handedly dismantled one of the Hitmen's best rushes, a two on one with a couple of key stick checks, and breaking up a pass with her skate blade, and then following up the play with coverage on one Hitman preventing a turn over in the slot, BRILLIANT!
The above image has nothing to do with this game, just thought it needed to be shared.
The Brewzers take the ice with Patrick Donaghue in their crosshairs. The first score falls to them when Brian Flashbart beats Pat in the middle of the first. The Puckers come back in the second to soil Mike Mooore's new pads with the equalizer, via Chris Kirton on the power play. At this time the Pucker's lack of conditioning became an issue. In the third period there were no more shots from the Puckers, their struggle was to get the puck out of their zone. And, a struggle it was. The Brewzers put two more away, the game winner to Flashbart, the third goal to Nidal Al Jabri. Time to register for that spin class!
DFW Titans (2-0-0) 3, Chiefs (1-0-1) 2, OT, Shoot-out
The Titans maintain their perfect record but not without some schedule benefits. With the victory over the Puckers last week, they now add a squeaker over the Chiefs this week. The first period played host to most of the action with the first goal going to Tim Marra, on the assist from Lincoln Foster. Mark Millard puts one away for the Chiefs, then Justin Mason returns the Titans to the lead. Deep in the third, the Titans put the Chiefs on the power play again and this time Bill Broad (who had the assist on the first goal) sends it to overtime. Overtime comes and goes, and the shooters take the ice one by one. Stahnke of the Titans and Stillwagon of the Chiefs turn away their first three without allowing a single goal, but Ben Stillwagon, on his first extra shooter, gives-up the game winner to Chris Holder.
Privateers (1-1-0) 7!, Whalers (0-2-0) 0
Hot off their opening day loss, the Privateers take vengeance on the tenderfoot Whalers. Last week the Whalers left their battle with the Hitmen after losing the high scoring game in the third, feeling proud of themselves. They reviewed their game film thinking that the road ahead would not be as difficult as they had thought. Reality struck back this week. The first period was manageable, Mike Moore stands-in for the Whalers in net, allowing only two from the 'Teer barrage. The other end sees Matt "sexy town" Sexton, turn aside the only Whaler shot in dramatic fashion, on a breakaway, fifteen feet in front of the net. In the second, the 'Teers get the remainder of their seven. A game of monkey in the middle occurred in the third, which the Privateers won. The scorers: Don Hurt, Cody Payne, Dan Lowery, Casey Payne, Casey Payne, John Swartzbaugh, and capping it off, Joel Bush gets his first of the season.
Blue Devils (2-0-0) 5, Komets (1-0-1) 4, OT
The first period showed no signs of what this game would become, not a single goal scored, only Komet penalties. But, in the second things started to catch fire. Chris Zoll opens for the Devils, then Chuck Dolbee gets one for the Komets. Charlie Heine snags two goals for the Devils before the third period started. In previous seasons the Komets would likely have rolled over in the third down two, but not this time. Dolbee scores again to bring it within one, Ray Workman takes it back with his Blue Devil goal. Sean Griffin puts in two more for the Komets to tie the game, then with just seconds left on the clock, David Blubaugh makes the clutch save for the Devils one on one, point blank, preserving the tie. Inspired by their goalie, the Blue Devils' John Lloyd wins the game just half a minute into the overtime. The Komets cried into the phone with Bruce Frankel, all night long.
Iceholes (2-0-0) 3, Stickmen (1-1-0) 2
The 'Holes' methodical, patient system is working its way back through the ranks toward the keg. No scoring in the first. In the second the Sticks take the lead, on the goal from Brad Bynum. The Sticks make a goaltending change as Blubaugh gains completes his BD game and Ellis makes his way to the gold for the Patriots. That's when Michael Crook ties the game. The third period opens with the inebriated Jayson Jones giving up a soft goal to Stickman Ken Halford. But the 'Holes never panic, and with Back to back goals from Joe Picardo they add their name to the short list of perfect record teams.
Silverwings (1-1-0) 3, Patriots (1-1-0) 2
Speaking of Ellis. . . The Silverwings and a gaggle of subs, made short work of the goaltender putting three behind him in the first period. Paul Reid freezes Ellis out and beats him high glove on the first shot of the game. Corey Howard beats him on the second shot of the game from a ridiculous angle. The Patriots rally for a quick shot from Kendall Bernard, but see it erased with the Silverwings collecting another from the chaos in front of the Patriot's net. Just past the halfway point of the third the Pats come within one, and at the final minute of the game, go with an empty net and a full-on assault of the Silverwing net, but are unable to penetrate the plane. Silverwing goalie Eric Spivey makes thirty saves on thirty-two shots.
Grave Diggers (1-1-0) 5, Moose (0-2-0) 2
The Diggers played a close game with the juggernaut Iceholes last week and this week let loose all of their angst on the struggling Moose. Danny Grimes opens up the proverbial can of whoop-ass in the first and Billy Quinn adds another Digger goal before the period ends. Danny puts in another for the Diggers in the second. Brian Hamstra, the Moose saviour, scores one, quickly followed by Danny netting his hattrick goal, the crowd goes wild. The third period sees Billy Quinn grab another goal and Hamstra gets another, as well in the final minutes. Everyone shakes David Blubaugh's hand.
Snipers (1-1-0) 2, Hitmen (1-1-0) 1
The final game of the night is a rematch of Spivey and Ellis in opposing nets, with Ellis guaranteeing a victory. The first was all goaltending, neither man blinks. Finally in the second, Alex Eyesermans puts the puck behind Spivey and the Snipers on the board. Hunter Lamoine puts the Snipers up by two, and the Hitmen call for their reserves. As Ellis taunts Karen "sparrow" Powell on her scoring opportunity she dishes to Gabriel Rivera who beats Ellis for the sole Hitmen goal. It wasn't all Ellis, though, Kendall Fries single handedly dismantled one of the Hitmen's best rushes, a two on one with a couple of key stick checks, and breaking up a pass with her skate blade, and then following up the play with coverage on one Hitman preventing a turn over in the slot, BRILLIANT!
The above image has nothing to do with this game, just thought it needed to be shared.
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