The Stanley Keg is in the Building

Player's of the week:

Jon Bird- 3 goals
Mike Drago- 2 assists, 1 goal
Brian Listman- 2 goals

Goalie of the week:
David Blubaugh


Stickmen 3
Snipers 2

The few, the proud, the Snipers. The first goal goes to the Stickmen as the Listman's connect on Brian's first goal, but in just 19 seconds Joe Tomme evens the score. The second period tips into Sniper favor with a Yockey goal, but the momentum slips away as Brian Listman and his throng score again. Jeff Thomas puts it away in the third.

Blubaugh was reportedly upset to see Nick Murphee steal away his penalty streak. What is up with these emo goalies?


Blue Devils 3 OT
Spiders 2

To look at this scoresheet you might think that Mike Drago, with his two assists and the game winner would be the story of the game but no... The shrewd coaching of Nate Hodges, who generally ignores goalies, gained the upper hand by abandoning a struggling Doug Taylor for the (much) younger Garlow (i think?), who refuses to allow another puck passage between the pipes (say that three times fast!). The only overtime game of the night ended halfway through the extra period as Drago lulled Ellis to sleep and slid the game piece under his left pad.

Congratulations to Carina Manalo who Barry's the rebound in the second to tie the game momentarily... ZING!


Iceholes 5
Gravediggers 2

The Iceholes stun Euless and the world with their potent offense. Jon Bird owns the hattrick, Mark Dunning a goal, an assist, and a penalty. Doug Taylor enters this game with a vengance and allows only two goals (albeit on 8 shots). Not exactly sure how Ellis managed to play two complete games simultaneously but if anyone can, it must be him. Apparently 9 year old Jake Sirkis was charged with a hooking penalty in the Digger's losing effort. Those Sirkis boys, brutal at any age.


THE BIG ONE
Warriors 4
Patriots 1

It would seem that Nate Hodges was satisfied with one win because the fix was in. 15 total penalties, 2Warrior's goalies, what was going on in Patriot town? The Warriors connected on every pass, made every loose puck, and scored with increasing frequency. Lindamood tried to right the Patriot ship, but before a minute had passed the Warriors were back on top. Daniel Grimes appeared to be the heart and soul of the keg champions, solid on defense, physical, and scores the last tally of the contest. Michaelides enjoyed watching this game not even realizing he was playing until mid way through the second.

Sources say Nate Hodges is laying down the ultimatum for change in Foxboro: "It's me or the team!"
Les York is consulting with Yockey.


Komets 3
Brewzers 2

On the undercard, the undermanned Brewzers nearly pull this one out. Alex Atkins stands out among the Komets with an assist and the game winning goal. Jamil Jabri, unable to get onto the scoresheet in his usual fashion, shows off his tripping and roughing skills. Perhaps next session the Komets will build on this victory and return to their once (near)greatness. Perhaps the Brewzers will play to the level of their AWESOME jerseys. Perhaps Jen Leonard will show up in the crossbar after a game.


Side note:
The green side of the rink was the stage for some of the most physical ref-ing this blogger has ever witnessed, throughout all the games, including throwing one Blue Devil to the ice. So, here's to you Mr. Soderstrom, what were you thinking?


P.S.
those of you lucky enough to attend Samantha Arthur's AAC extravaganza, please send me your photos: stickysaves@gmail.com

Need goalie gear?

A gentleman came by the Sunday morning drop-in game with some fliers advertising lots of goalie gear. He's giving up the fine art of goaltending.

He offers:

-- A full set of adult gear (Heaton protector, pants, cup, Cooper neck protector, Ferland pads, Beaver mask and CCM bag) for $350.
-- A set of 36" white Vaughn Legacy pads that were made for Roman Turek the year the Stars won the cup. They're embroidered with his name. $750
-- Size 9 1/2 CCM goalie skates in "very good condition," with accessories. $45.
-- Assorted stuff: Ferland lefty blocker, lefty sticks, etc.

Contact: George Whitaker at 817-468-5981 or email mikeflags@yahoo.com

If anyone else has extra gear they want to swap or sell, drop me a line at blogcaptain@yahoo.com.

BC

Not So Fast ...

That's right: The blog is unretiring. Hey, Michael Jordan did it.
Our savior is BC3. We'll leave his identity a mystery unless he chooses to identify himself. He's an I-League player who stepped forward last week and said he wanted to try this.
We think he'll do great.
Everyone please welcome him aboard. His first post should be forthcoming in a few days.

BC

Stars Game on a Whim

Yes, you can get into a sold-out Stars game at the last minute. I tried it Saturday for the Red Wings game. Got on the train and went down with a few bucks in my pocket but no ticket. The first wino-looking scalper I approached at the AAC would sell them only two at a time.

Half hour before game time, I go to the box office. I flash my StarCenter VIP card and say I want a half-price ticket, best they have. A man with a clipboard standing behind the ticket vendor says the half-price deal (did you know we get those?) doesn't apply on Saturdays, but he'll cut me some slack. They sell me a half-price ticket for $49.50.

I sit here, 10 rows off the glass:



Too bad the Stars didn't show up.

BC

Greatest Team Ever...

We echo BC's statement...we're hanging up the pen and keeping this thing open for announcements, links and whatever banter drago or I feel like throwing...

There will be one more recap after this weekend's playoffs, then im done with recaps...you have pointstreak, go use your imagination!

but before we head out...the greatest team ever...

Useless STDs: combination of the wet willies and the blue devils owned the streets of farmers branch in the christmas D league tourney.

take that haters.

(high five BC)

We're Toast

Happy 2008, everyone.

I have a New Year's announcement: Effective after the upcoming I-league playoff, this hitching post will go dormant.

For the past two years, BAC and I have worked, more or less successfully, to build a community around adult hockey in Euless. It has served as a watercooler and for fellowship and fun.

We have enjoyed it, and all of you.

It occurs to me almost every time I take the ice: Sure, some of us are jackasses, but the vast majority of people who play hockey are pretty cool, eh? We're lucky to have each other.

So, thanks for the memories.

If anyone out there wants to pick up the responsibility for this blog, send an email to the addresses listed on this page. Tell me why you want to do it and what experience you have with blogging. Show me you can write halfway decent. Maybe I'll turn it over to you.

Assuming no takers, this blog will be done. I'll leave it up for anyone who needs the handy-dandy links.

Cheers,

BC