Euless I-league
Stickmen (4-1-1) 4
Whalers (5-1-0) 2
The Hamster's bold claims are tested early when Lunchbox knocks in two Stickmen goals and Ken Halford makes a three goal hole for the Whalers who can't even score one goal in the first period. Finally in the second Joshua Monaco starts the puck rolling for the Whalers but they hit a wall immediately- Steve McCollister. No one else scores until the third when the Sticks drive the harpoon through their heart with Kyle Rybak's power play goal. After several more minutes of fooling around Kenneth Thomas gains a goal for the Whalers that ultimately doesn't mean a thing. The Whales are sunk for the first time this session, how will they respond next week?
Silverwings (2-4-0) 5
Brewzers (0-6-0) 4
Last week the Brewzers had one taken away on a bad call from the refs, and this week they once again jump out to an early lead, in fact this one is even more impressive. Kevin Cook scores the lone goal of the first period and in the second their dominance is increased threefold: two from Steven Collyard and one from Rob Walker while killing a penalty, no less! But in the third a switch flipped- that same penalty that Collyard got his shorty on does result in a goal for Silverwing Sergio "C-train" Castillo, absent from the score sheet for months now, then Chris Arendall cuts the Brewzer lead in half. Collyard shows his frustration and the refs put him in the box to watch A. J. DiBenedetto score another Wing tally. As the game neared its end, Bryan Brookman ties the game. Overtime was looming, about half a minute away when Justin McCullough breaks the Brewzer hearts again.
Puckers (5-1-0) 2
Blue Devils I (4-1-1) 1
This was a staring match between two legendary I-league netminders. Patrick Donaghue guarded the cage for the Red Menace, David Blubaugh held the hopes for the Beady Eyes. Lynne Young is the first to fool one of these goalies, putting BDI out front. Just before the first period ends, Blubaugh loses the puck in traffic and Casey Jenkins is awarded a goal. The tie would last through the remainder of regulation as these giants of beer league turned away shot after shot, smothering scoring opportunities like Chief Bromden on McMurphy. In the first minute of the extra period Martin Berryman puts the Puckers on the power play and about ninety seconds later, Kyle Boltz ends the game with a Pucker victory.
Shockers (3-2-1) 4
Grave Diggers (0-4-1) 1
The game was over before it had left the first period. . . Matt Russell lays in the first Shocker goal and on the power play, former Digger, Wil Dobson scores what would prove the game winner for his new team. The sole Digger goal belongs to Bruce Davis. Eric Yepez ends the first period with a Shocker goal, and that would be just about it- the remainder of the game is mostly skating around collecting penalties. At the end of the second, Stephen Dowling scores the final Shocker goal.
Warriors (3-3-0) 2
Snipers (3-1-1) 3
The second period erupts, destroying the still of the initial thirteen minutes with a goal from Terry Redmon for a Sniper lead, Kyle Rybak gets the assist. They reverse roles half a minute later to double the lead. Big Joe puts the Wariors on the power play and Derek Tillemans starts the momentum shift with his first goal, his second near the end of the third period ties the game and all signs pointed toward overtime. . . right up to the final second when Rybak again finds the twine to lift the Snipers into the one goal lead with no time left for a Warrior recourse.
LSI (2-3-0) 0
Spiders (4-2-0) 3
The systematic dismantling of the Imports by the Arachnid squad starts in the first period when William Wessell scores. My old pal Mackey Hermosillo finally skates under his own name and collects a goal in the second. In the third Freddy Gilbert takes the third Spider goal in a match where the shooting was 26 to 11 in favor of his Spiders. Kurt Kresta gets an assist on the final goal. . . A rare night away from the house, Lynn must be about ready to pop.
Mutineers (2-4-0) 1
Soul Patch (3-2-0) 2
The Patches are the first on the board with a shot from Brad Aho, nearly twenty minutes later Brian Lochkos adds one more to the Soul Patch cause. And a good thing too, as the Patch power play back fires in a Mutineer goal from John Swartzbaugh. The third period continues to degenerate into a fracas of penalties but the Soul Patch hangs on to their lead.
SND
Privateers (5-0-1) 5
Patriots (1-5-0) 3
I may have waited too long for the "Ambassador of Fun" gig, as Neiuwendyk forces Hull back into the management shuffle, but at least I didn't play quite as bad this week. Mark Johnson establishes the Patriots first, but Bob-O equals his efforts and ties the game. Matt "Tractor" Taylor takes the 'Teer lead, and on the power play Jonathan Horton puts the Privateer bench at ease with another goal. Jeff Eagle takes one back in a Patriot rally that almost unnerves the 'Teers, and when William Kraft knocks home the tying goal the Privateers went into a full panic. The Privateers full court press is fulfilled when Gus Mask gets a lucky deflection and Taylor subdues the anxious 'Teers with a late two goal lead, the Pats cannot respond.
Canadiens (2-3-1) 7
Komets (5-1-0) 8
A game of tug-o-war erupts on the green rink and the Komets pull one out first- Brian Panice. The Cans steal the lead with goals from Scott Haman and James Macha. Mighty John Thompson ties the game for the Komets and Graham Dunlap makes it a Komet lead, but Gallagher won't abide it- he ties the game. Macha once again restores the Canadien's lead. Komets tie again with Ram Lavani's shot, Clinton Tippet cancells it out with a Canadien goal. On the power play, Dunlap brings the Komets beck to even. Gallagher erases the special team effort with another goal for the Cans, but Dunlap takes it back- claiming a hat trick. Scott Haman puts the Canadiens in the lead again and watches as Dunlap goes fourth to tie the game one last time with just a little more than two minutes left, in regulation. In overtime the face-off goes to the Komets and in only twenty-seven seconds, Kelly Harris wins the game for the Komets. Fifty-one shots in this game, fifteen goals.
Ice Bats (3-2-1) 8
Blue Devils (2-3-1) 3
David has criticized my play in net, but the Bats are the only team I have beaten this session. . . might want to keep that gear on when you go home to that glass house. The Devils get the jump with a Casey Jenkins goal sandwiched between two Ben Stillwagon goals, but that would be the end of it as the Ice Bats go on an eight goal run. . . Bruce Davis scores another goal on the night (this time in a winning effort) and his is followed by Ed Boch's tally. The lovely Jacqueline Zee collects two in a row, one of which is the only puck to cross the line in the second period. In the final frame the Bats show no respect for the Blue Devils and despite putting themselves down a man for eight minutes they just keep cranking the pucks toward Blubaugh- Chuck Dolbee and Billy Quinn both score shorties. Andrew Latham lays one in the back of the net and to cap it off, Damon Lacey pounds a power play goal making it a 25% power play conversion game compared with a 50% penalty kill conversion. Well it should come as no surprise that these Bats know how to play on the kill.
Monday, June 01, 2009
Soon
Please don't roast me. I had a lot of things going on this weekend and I pushed-off the Blog until it was too late then I overslept this morning. . . It will get done.
I would like to take a moment to congratulate my Sister on her marathon relay that she participated in this weekend in San Diego (so jealous), her team of four runners turned in a time of 2:57:XX. They may have the third best time for mixed gender teams. I'm sure she will update me in the comments.
I would like to take a moment to congratulate my Sister on her marathon relay that she participated in this weekend in San Diego (so jealous), her team of four runners turned in a time of 2:57:XX. They may have the third best time for mixed gender teams. I'm sure she will update me in the comments.
Monday, May 25, 2009
Memorial Day Weekend
There was some confusion as to the schedule for the weekend but the games went on, regardless. . . or irregardless? Believe it or not, it is the first weekend in a month that I have played more than one game, some might say I haven't played a full game in quite a while and I have no ammunition to dispute that.
I-league was filled with competitive battles and some controversy, while the Original Six aligned for three blowouts this week. I saw some faces that had been missing for awhile and Harold gave me a cool shirt- so other than the hockey itself I had a pretty good night. One thing I don't understand: Hamstra wins ten bucks off me and I don't even get a drink out of it!
I-league de Euless
LSI (2-2-0) 0
Soul Patch (2-2-0) 4
The Soul Patch ran thirteen minutes of reconnaissance then mounted their assault in the second on the false hopes of the Imports. Rich Weller is the first Patch to capture a goal and when Brian Lochkos commits an interference penalty he looks to Josh Jones and sings ". . . Patches, I'm dependin' on you son. . ." and Jones does his duty, collecting a shorty. Brad Aho gets a goal to make it a three point game for his stats, and to cap it off, Lochkos sinks the final one for team Soul Patch.
Mutineers (2-3-0) 3
Shockers (2-2-1) 2
Michael Patrick McMacken uses his Dr. Horrible skills to put the Shockers out to an early lead, Nate Hamilton ties the game but the Shockers go on the power play twice, allowing Patrick Haley (who should stick to the Privateers or play net, in this humble reporter's opinion) to steal the lead with a short handed goal. The Shockers take advantage of the man advantage on the third attempt with a goal from Stephen Dowling making it two to two. Unable to resist Patrick knocks in his second of the game with less than half a minute remaining to win the game for the Mutes. I hate Captain Hammer.
Silverwings (1-4-0) 2
Snipers (2-1-1) 4
The Snipers win one for the Gipper. Jamil Jabri, once again, heaves his team onto his back and sends the pill under Spivey, putting the Snipers out front. Alex Eysermanns' goal is next and provides the cushion to hold the lead when Silverwings forward (and struggling Canadien's goalie) nets his second of the season. The Snipers charge again with a power play goal from Kevin Cook and a second goal for Eysermanns. Jason Rogers scores one for the Wings in quick response leaving a two goal differential and most of the third period, but even with a hooking call going to Cook, they can't climb the hill. Jamil leaves this game with a knee injury. . . no details on the severity as yet, but he did stay to help coach/inspire the Brewzers.
Grave Diggers (0-3-1) 1
Whalers (5-0-0) 4
My return to the Diggers net hit its high point somewhere around the conclusion of the shoot-around. The first period was scoreless, and the bet on Hamstra's performance was hanging heavy in the air, so in the second the Hamster kills the tension by scoring on a break away, beating Ellis on the blocker. Steve Culps leads the Grave Diggers' charge and ties the game. . . Thomas Aarons jumps on a juicy rebound to take back the Whalers' lead. Brad Watson takes his cue on another misplay by Raul Gilbreath around his own crease for the Whalers' third goal, and for good measure, Hamstra goes double or nothing off the cuff of the catcher, under the crossbar. Brian Hamstra offers his condolences," It's not your fault, Jon, no one can beat the Whalers this session."
Blue Devils I (4-1-0) 3
Brewzers (0-5-0) 2
One of the most controversial games in some time. Clint Wacker can't make the game so he sends in a decidedly better hockey player, his son- Ryan. The younger Wacker scores the first goal for the early BDI lead but it is erased by the goal of Brewzer Paul Thurston and the Brewzers take the lead with a goal from Dennis Sutton. In the third things were starting to heat-up, the Devils were trying to rally but could find no way to beat Mike Moore in the Brewzer goal, that is until they slipped a little cash to the ref. Mike makes a brilliant save on a quick feed from behind the net to Jay Peters, stapling the puck to the ice right at the line, the whistle blows and as Mike returns too his skates the puck slides across the line. The protege ref shoots out his arm to signal the goal and no matter who objects the goal after the whistle stands- and ties the game. With only twenty seconds left, a neutral zone disaster results in the puck finding its way onto Ryan Wackers stick and the rest is history. On the up side, Jen and her brother Chris found their way back to the rink, and that is always pleasant.
Stickmen (3-1-1) 3
Spiders (3-2-0) 4
Larry Wade puts the first Stickmen goal away on the second shift and some guy masquerading as Arvin Manalo ties the game a minute later. Before the first ends, Brad Bynum regains the Stick lead, Kyle Rybak adds to the total in the second holding-off the Spiders' power play goal from William Wessel. But, the one goal lead was not enough, in the opening of the third period, Bryan Couture ties the game and Jeremy Brown who looked solid despite his save percentage holds the Sticks back for the remainder of regulation. In overtime, the jersey snatcher posing as Manalo sends McCollister's save percentage below 90 for the win.
Puckers (4-1-0) 3
Warriors (3-2-0) 4
I didn't actually see him in the building, but according to Pointstink, Dallas Lehr is back on the ice after his emergency appendectomy as he gets the secondary assist on Chuck Dolbee's goal. The Warriors strike again with a shorty from Sean Griffin but the big lead melts under the impressive talent of Rob Constantine, who scores once then twice to tie the game. Griffin fires in one more to reclaim the Warrior honor and who should respond but Constantine with a complete hat trick and a tie game. Griffin one ups the Pucker with a hat trick of his own, this one for the win.
SND
Privateers (4-0-1) 8
Komets (4-1-0) 2
The Komets lose their perfect record in dramatic fashion, almost right at the drop of the puck. Young Kim and Tony Finazzo both score in the first five minutes and Matt Taylor makes it three in the final minute of the first period. Graham Dunlap interrupts the 'Teers scoring but only for a moment as Young Kim supplies the power play punch for the Privateers. Upon leaving the sin bin, Scottie Baldree scores a goal for his flailing Komets, but it would be the last tally for the squad. Taylor and Finazzo both score again, and Joel Bush finds his way onto the scoreboard for the Komet drumming. Finally, in the death throes of the contest, Taylor collects the hat trick.
Blue Devils (2-2-1) 6
Canadiens (2-3-0) 1
Twelve penalty minutes for the Cans, yet they kill them off, eighteen Blue Devil penalty minutes, and of course they have no fear of tonight's Canadiens team. Chase Hannah bookends an otherwise eventless period with his two goals for the Devils, Martin Berryman, and Todd Smith make it a four goal run before the heavens parted and Jonathan Bird delivered the only Canadien goal. The Devils get down to the business of beating Can ass with a goal from Charlie Heine. . . Then just to stick it in their eye, even Val gets a goal.
Patriots (1-4-0) 3
Ice Bats (2-2-1) 9
It may be time for me to go ahead and turn in my resume for that vacant "Ambassador of Fun" position. Joel Blixt establishes the Bat presence at My net, but a goal from Roy Haenselmaen ties the game. Bruce Davis, formerly of the Diggers, puts the Bats on top again, and again the Pats tie it with a goal from Jeff Eagle. Andrew Latham scores for the Bat lead, and the genesis of a six goal run. Blixt hits the hat trick with two quick ones, Jacqueline Zee takes her desserts, Bruce Davis puts home a cross crease feed. Chuck Dolbee deflects one in off his boot. Steve Benefield stops the bleeding, if only temporarily, with a Patriot goal, and Blixt puts a fork in it with his fourth.
P.S. We have an independent "fact checker" for Pointstreak. Coordinators are encouraged to contact our liaison to the stat service at Jaks524@yahoo.com. If you have to correct the game stats or the spelling of a name let your coordinator know.
I-league was filled with competitive battles and some controversy, while the Original Six aligned for three blowouts this week. I saw some faces that had been missing for awhile and Harold gave me a cool shirt- so other than the hockey itself I had a pretty good night. One thing I don't understand: Hamstra wins ten bucks off me and I don't even get a drink out of it!
I-league de Euless
LSI (2-2-0) 0
Soul Patch (2-2-0) 4
The Soul Patch ran thirteen minutes of reconnaissance then mounted their assault in the second on the false hopes of the Imports. Rich Weller is the first Patch to capture a goal and when Brian Lochkos commits an interference penalty he looks to Josh Jones and sings ". . . Patches, I'm dependin' on you son. . ." and Jones does his duty, collecting a shorty. Brad Aho gets a goal to make it a three point game for his stats, and to cap it off, Lochkos sinks the final one for team Soul Patch.
Mutineers (2-3-0) 3
Shockers (2-2-1) 2
Michael Patrick McMacken uses his Dr. Horrible skills to put the Shockers out to an early lead, Nate Hamilton ties the game but the Shockers go on the power play twice, allowing Patrick Haley (who should stick to the Privateers or play net, in this humble reporter's opinion) to steal the lead with a short handed goal. The Shockers take advantage of the man advantage on the third attempt with a goal from Stephen Dowling making it two to two. Unable to resist Patrick knocks in his second of the game with less than half a minute remaining to win the game for the Mutes. I hate Captain Hammer.
Silverwings (1-4-0) 2
Snipers (2-1-1) 4
The Snipers win one for the Gipper. Jamil Jabri, once again, heaves his team onto his back and sends the pill under Spivey, putting the Snipers out front. Alex Eysermanns' goal is next and provides the cushion to hold the lead when Silverwings forward (and struggling Canadien's goalie) nets his second of the season. The Snipers charge again with a power play goal from Kevin Cook and a second goal for Eysermanns. Jason Rogers scores one for the Wings in quick response leaving a two goal differential and most of the third period, but even with a hooking call going to Cook, they can't climb the hill. Jamil leaves this game with a knee injury. . . no details on the severity as yet, but he did stay to help coach/inspire the Brewzers.
Grave Diggers (0-3-1) 1
Whalers (5-0-0) 4
My return to the Diggers net hit its high point somewhere around the conclusion of the shoot-around. The first period was scoreless, and the bet on Hamstra's performance was hanging heavy in the air, so in the second the Hamster kills the tension by scoring on a break away, beating Ellis on the blocker. Steve Culps leads the Grave Diggers' charge and ties the game. . . Thomas Aarons jumps on a juicy rebound to take back the Whalers' lead. Brad Watson takes his cue on another misplay by Raul Gilbreath around his own crease for the Whalers' third goal, and for good measure, Hamstra goes double or nothing off the cuff of the catcher, under the crossbar. Brian Hamstra offers his condolences," It's not your fault, Jon, no one can beat the Whalers this session."
Blue Devils I (4-1-0) 3
Brewzers (0-5-0) 2
One of the most controversial games in some time. Clint Wacker can't make the game so he sends in a decidedly better hockey player, his son- Ryan. The younger Wacker scores the first goal for the early BDI lead but it is erased by the goal of Brewzer Paul Thurston and the Brewzers take the lead with a goal from Dennis Sutton. In the third things were starting to heat-up, the Devils were trying to rally but could find no way to beat Mike Moore in the Brewzer goal, that is until they slipped a little cash to the ref. Mike makes a brilliant save on a quick feed from behind the net to Jay Peters, stapling the puck to the ice right at the line, the whistle blows and as Mike returns too his skates the puck slides across the line. The protege ref shoots out his arm to signal the goal and no matter who objects the goal after the whistle stands- and ties the game. With only twenty seconds left, a neutral zone disaster results in the puck finding its way onto Ryan Wackers stick and the rest is history. On the up side, Jen and her brother Chris found their way back to the rink, and that is always pleasant.
Stickmen (3-1-1) 3
Spiders (3-2-0) 4
Larry Wade puts the first Stickmen goal away on the second shift and some guy masquerading as Arvin Manalo ties the game a minute later. Before the first ends, Brad Bynum regains the Stick lead, Kyle Rybak adds to the total in the second holding-off the Spiders' power play goal from William Wessel. But, the one goal lead was not enough, in the opening of the third period, Bryan Couture ties the game and Jeremy Brown who looked solid despite his save percentage holds the Sticks back for the remainder of regulation. In overtime, the jersey snatcher posing as Manalo sends McCollister's save percentage below 90 for the win.
Puckers (4-1-0) 3
Warriors (3-2-0) 4
I didn't actually see him in the building, but according to Pointstink, Dallas Lehr is back on the ice after his emergency appendectomy as he gets the secondary assist on Chuck Dolbee's goal. The Warriors strike again with a shorty from Sean Griffin but the big lead melts under the impressive talent of Rob Constantine, who scores once then twice to tie the game. Griffin fires in one more to reclaim the Warrior honor and who should respond but Constantine with a complete hat trick and a tie game. Griffin one ups the Pucker with a hat trick of his own, this one for the win.
SND
Privateers (4-0-1) 8
Komets (4-1-0) 2
The Komets lose their perfect record in dramatic fashion, almost right at the drop of the puck. Young Kim and Tony Finazzo both score in the first five minutes and Matt Taylor makes it three in the final minute of the first period. Graham Dunlap interrupts the 'Teers scoring but only for a moment as Young Kim supplies the power play punch for the Privateers. Upon leaving the sin bin, Scottie Baldree scores a goal for his flailing Komets, but it would be the last tally for the squad. Taylor and Finazzo both score again, and Joel Bush finds his way onto the scoreboard for the Komet drumming. Finally, in the death throes of the contest, Taylor collects the hat trick.
Blue Devils (2-2-1) 6
Canadiens (2-3-0) 1
Twelve penalty minutes for the Cans, yet they kill them off, eighteen Blue Devil penalty minutes, and of course they have no fear of tonight's Canadiens team. Chase Hannah bookends an otherwise eventless period with his two goals for the Devils, Martin Berryman, and Todd Smith make it a four goal run before the heavens parted and Jonathan Bird delivered the only Canadien goal. The Devils get down to the business of beating Can ass with a goal from Charlie Heine. . . Then just to stick it in their eye, even Val gets a goal.
Patriots (1-4-0) 3
Ice Bats (2-2-1) 9
It may be time for me to go ahead and turn in my resume for that vacant "Ambassador of Fun" position. Joel Blixt establishes the Bat presence at My net, but a goal from Roy Haenselmaen ties the game. Bruce Davis, formerly of the Diggers, puts the Bats on top again, and again the Pats tie it with a goal from Jeff Eagle. Andrew Latham scores for the Bat lead, and the genesis of a six goal run. Blixt hits the hat trick with two quick ones, Jacqueline Zee takes her desserts, Bruce Davis puts home a cross crease feed. Chuck Dolbee deflects one in off his boot. Steve Benefield stops the bleeding, if only temporarily, with a Patriot goal, and Blixt puts a fork in it with his fourth.
P.S. We have an independent "fact checker" for Pointstreak. Coordinators are encouraged to contact our liaison to the stat service at Jaks524@yahoo.com. If you have to correct the game stats or the spelling of a name let your coordinator know.
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Shaking Things Up
The epicenter of the earthquake was recorded just two miles from the rink, though reports cannot confirm that the earth was shaking in response to the weight of Komet's player/coach Wil Dobson's ego approaching the Starcenter. More likely, Euless was sobbing at the prospect of not having me in town for another fantastic Saturday night. But you guys were there, and this is what was happening while I was pursuing my dream job as a pajamist.
I-league
Whalers (4-0-0) 3
Mutineers (1-3-0) 2
The Whalers continue their conquest of the I-league. Patrick Haley appears to be the only consistent offense for the Mutineers but tonight he is denied the hat trick. His first goal gives the early lead to the Mutes, but the Whaler's own offender, Brian Hamstra, ties the game. Richard Walter finds the back of the net to put the Whalers ahead. The scoring drought runs for the duration of second period and is only ended by Haley's second opus. The Whalers muck about for most the final period of regulation, unable to find the winning shot until an unlikely hero emerged. . . Darrin Ellis strikes with an unassisted goal to save the Whalers from sudden (and possibly, certain) death. Possibly certain. . . yeah, I said it.
Silverwings (1-3-0) 1
Puckers (4-0-0) 5
The first period was like a seventh graders' first date, lots of awkward contact and no scoring. But immediately in the second, the Puckers get one from Jason Arias and another from Steven Niekamp before the first minute passes. Niekamp strikes again at the end of the period for a three to nil Pucker lead. Jimmy Studer is the next Pucker to contribute, then the Silverwings make a go at it. A. J. DiBenedetto feels the pain of his goalie (since his recent attempts at filling the net) and pops in the first goal in a series of. . . well, one. Studer gains his second of the night when the Wings go on an ill advised and desperate empty net strategy. Casey Jenkins collects the games only penalty, the thug! So maybe it was too many men, that doesn't sell papers.
Shockers (2-1-1) 4
LSI (2-1-0) 5
Catherine Levesque makes her triumphant return to Euless with two early goals for the Imports. The Shockers return the game to even with goals from Eric Yepez and William Dobson. Nick McMacken breaks the tie in favor of the Shockers but the Imports equalize with Linda Mason's goal and regain the lead when the Shockers put them on the power play- Mason passes to Tim Thompson for the score. Jared Holt keeps the Shocker dream alive with a goal in the final five minutes of regulation and the battle continues through the extra period, and twelve shooters before William Cravens' demonstration goes unanswered by the Shockers, assuring the LSI victory.
Spiders (2-2-0) 0
Snipers (1-1-1) 3
Two goalies squared-off for a battle royale, after most of the first period had passed Kyle Rybak comes away with the first goalie puzzler. It takes another fifteen minutes before Jeremy Brown gets beat again, Sniper Jamil Jabri puts his team up by two. Brown finds himself digging-out Rybak's second goal from the back of the net early in the third. The Spiders try to make use of the four minutes of power play, end up losing some of that time to a penalty of their own, and can't find the answer for their persevering net minder. The Spiders are looking for a spark, a game against the Snipers is often the panacea for a struggling team, Matt Reid delivers the shut-out tonight.
Soul Patch (1-2-0) 4
Grave Diggers (0-2-1) 3
My compatriots lose another close one, Soul Patch makes the first goal off a shot from Brad Aho, but the Diggers equalize with Tom Edwards' goal. The Patches put their stamp on the game with another from Aho and their third goal from James McClelland. The Diggers rally back again to tie the game in regulation with goals from Randy Chappell and Chilly Willy. The night leads to another shoot-out and the Soul Patch's first shooter, Josh Jones, finds the twine. Despite throwing their best shooters at the problem, the Diggers fail to equal the feat and settle for one point.
Warriors (2-2-0) 5
Brewzers (0-4-0) 2
Nothing could stop these Warriors tonight, even short handed they were a force to be reckoned with. Chris Dolbee gets the ball rolling and Clark Sandlin gets the second Warrior goal, followed by another Chris tally. The Brewzers finally capitalize on a power play when Kevin Cook's shot squeezes past Matt Reid. Mitch Gnatowsky and Clark Sandlin both score in the final minute of the second. Kevin Cook collects his second of the night in the only offensive action of the final frame. Michaelides doesn't look as hot in his second consecutive night out of the net, know your role!
Blue Devils I (3-1-0) 4
Stickmen (3-1-0) 0
Perhaps the earthquake hit the Stickmen? The previously undefeated Sticks make it through the first unscathed but in the final seconds of their power play, they lose possession, then the lead, as Mike Zahner collects the shorty for BDI. In the third, another Shorty (this one to Matt Weinrich) seals the Stickmen's fate. The Blue Devils I rolls with a goal from Mark Millard and even Val Kuntz. Kyle Rybak looks good in net, in spite of the "L", turning away 27 of the thirty-one he faces, and Ol' Blu gets a shut-out.
SND
Patriots (1-3-0) 2
Komets (4-0-0) 3
The Pats feel a rush of confidence as they look back to see Doug Phillips in their net. . . Two goals find their way past the Komet's Brent Bryant, one from Jeff Vaughn, the next from Mac Miller. The Komets know their destination- Dustin Nation fires-off the first in the Komet flurry. Dustin's goal is followed in a minute by Kellen Kaufman's. With the game tied in the third, the Patriots withdraw again and lose their third straight as late in the third Billy Ashman vaults the Komets into their fourth win.
Privateers (3-0-1) 4
Blue Devils (1-2-1) 0
The Blue Devils take another step back in their see-saw season, they manage only sixteen shots in this release of testosterone. Young Kim punches in the first Privateer goal in a relatively tame first period. In the second things started to heat up- sure Randy Perry and Bob-O both score for the 'Teers, but the real heat generates between the goal lines. The Devils pile-up eight penalty minutes, Privateers two. In the third it goes crazy on you with thirty-four Blue Devil penalty minutes and a meager fourteen for the 'Teers. . . oh, and Tony Finazzo scores a Privateer goal on one of those power plays. I wonder if Blubaugh has any Sticks left after this game?
Ice Bats (1-2-1) 6
Canadiens (2-2-0) 5
A. J. DiBenedetto finds the first goal of the game behind him when Ice Bat forward Mark Smith shoots past his prone body, but he finds the gumption to skate the full length of the rink and collect the equalizer for his team mates. Gabe Rivera and Chris Gallagher take his cue and add to the Canadien's lead, but a spurt from the Bats reverses course, Tim and Tony Marra both score for the tie and Chuck Dolbee takes the Bat lead. Rivera scores again for the tie, but his efforts are expunged by more Bat droppings: David Trantham and Jaqueline Zee. Gallagher tires of sitting on his hands and scores another goal to put the Canadiens within one but they can do nothing with the remaining three minutes. The Cans are crushed by the opportunistic Bats offense, they were clicking tonight, in a clean game. . . coincidence?
I-league
Whalers (4-0-0) 3
Mutineers (1-3-0) 2
The Whalers continue their conquest of the I-league. Patrick Haley appears to be the only consistent offense for the Mutineers but tonight he is denied the hat trick. His first goal gives the early lead to the Mutes, but the Whaler's own offender, Brian Hamstra, ties the game. Richard Walter finds the back of the net to put the Whalers ahead. The scoring drought runs for the duration of second period and is only ended by Haley's second opus. The Whalers muck about for most the final period of regulation, unable to find the winning shot until an unlikely hero emerged. . . Darrin Ellis strikes with an unassisted goal to save the Whalers from sudden (and possibly, certain) death. Possibly certain. . . yeah, I said it.
Silverwings (1-3-0) 1
Puckers (4-0-0) 5
The first period was like a seventh graders' first date, lots of awkward contact and no scoring. But immediately in the second, the Puckers get one from Jason Arias and another from Steven Niekamp before the first minute passes. Niekamp strikes again at the end of the period for a three to nil Pucker lead. Jimmy Studer is the next Pucker to contribute, then the Silverwings make a go at it. A. J. DiBenedetto feels the pain of his goalie (since his recent attempts at filling the net) and pops in the first goal in a series of. . . well, one. Studer gains his second of the night when the Wings go on an ill advised and desperate empty net strategy. Casey Jenkins collects the games only penalty, the thug! So maybe it was too many men, that doesn't sell papers.
Shockers (2-1-1) 4
LSI (2-1-0) 5
Catherine Levesque makes her triumphant return to Euless with two early goals for the Imports. The Shockers return the game to even with goals from Eric Yepez and William Dobson. Nick McMacken breaks the tie in favor of the Shockers but the Imports equalize with Linda Mason's goal and regain the lead when the Shockers put them on the power play- Mason passes to Tim Thompson for the score. Jared Holt keeps the Shocker dream alive with a goal in the final five minutes of regulation and the battle continues through the extra period, and twelve shooters before William Cravens' demonstration goes unanswered by the Shockers, assuring the LSI victory.
Spiders (2-2-0) 0
Snipers (1-1-1) 3
Two goalies squared-off for a battle royale, after most of the first period had passed Kyle Rybak comes away with the first goalie puzzler. It takes another fifteen minutes before Jeremy Brown gets beat again, Sniper Jamil Jabri puts his team up by two. Brown finds himself digging-out Rybak's second goal from the back of the net early in the third. The Spiders try to make use of the four minutes of power play, end up losing some of that time to a penalty of their own, and can't find the answer for their persevering net minder. The Spiders are looking for a spark, a game against the Snipers is often the panacea for a struggling team, Matt Reid delivers the shut-out tonight.
Soul Patch (1-2-0) 4
Grave Diggers (0-2-1) 3
My compatriots lose another close one, Soul Patch makes the first goal off a shot from Brad Aho, but the Diggers equalize with Tom Edwards' goal. The Patches put their stamp on the game with another from Aho and their third goal from James McClelland. The Diggers rally back again to tie the game in regulation with goals from Randy Chappell and Chilly Willy. The night leads to another shoot-out and the Soul Patch's first shooter, Josh Jones, finds the twine. Despite throwing their best shooters at the problem, the Diggers fail to equal the feat and settle for one point.
Warriors (2-2-0) 5
Brewzers (0-4-0) 2
Nothing could stop these Warriors tonight, even short handed they were a force to be reckoned with. Chris Dolbee gets the ball rolling and Clark Sandlin gets the second Warrior goal, followed by another Chris tally. The Brewzers finally capitalize on a power play when Kevin Cook's shot squeezes past Matt Reid. Mitch Gnatowsky and Clark Sandlin both score in the final minute of the second. Kevin Cook collects his second of the night in the only offensive action of the final frame. Michaelides doesn't look as hot in his second consecutive night out of the net, know your role!
Blue Devils I (3-1-0) 4
Stickmen (3-1-0) 0
Perhaps the earthquake hit the Stickmen? The previously undefeated Sticks make it through the first unscathed but in the final seconds of their power play, they lose possession, then the lead, as Mike Zahner collects the shorty for BDI. In the third, another Shorty (this one to Matt Weinrich) seals the Stickmen's fate. The Blue Devils I rolls with a goal from Mark Millard and even Val Kuntz. Kyle Rybak looks good in net, in spite of the "L", turning away 27 of the thirty-one he faces, and Ol' Blu gets a shut-out.
SND
Patriots (1-3-0) 2
Komets (4-0-0) 3
The Pats feel a rush of confidence as they look back to see Doug Phillips in their net. . . Two goals find their way past the Komet's Brent Bryant, one from Jeff Vaughn, the next from Mac Miller. The Komets know their destination- Dustin Nation fires-off the first in the Komet flurry. Dustin's goal is followed in a minute by Kellen Kaufman's. With the game tied in the third, the Patriots withdraw again and lose their third straight as late in the third Billy Ashman vaults the Komets into their fourth win.
Privateers (3-0-1) 4
Blue Devils (1-2-1) 0
The Blue Devils take another step back in their see-saw season, they manage only sixteen shots in this release of testosterone. Young Kim punches in the first Privateer goal in a relatively tame first period. In the second things started to heat up- sure Randy Perry and Bob-O both score for the 'Teers, but the real heat generates between the goal lines. The Devils pile-up eight penalty minutes, Privateers two. In the third it goes crazy on you with thirty-four Blue Devil penalty minutes and a meager fourteen for the 'Teers. . . oh, and Tony Finazzo scores a Privateer goal on one of those power plays. I wonder if Blubaugh has any Sticks left after this game?
Ice Bats (1-2-1) 6
Canadiens (2-2-0) 5
A. J. DiBenedetto finds the first goal of the game behind him when Ice Bat forward Mark Smith shoots past his prone body, but he finds the gumption to skate the full length of the rink and collect the equalizer for his team mates. Gabe Rivera and Chris Gallagher take his cue and add to the Canadien's lead, but a spurt from the Bats reverses course, Tim and Tony Marra both score for the tie and Chuck Dolbee takes the Bat lead. Rivera scores again for the tie, but his efforts are expunged by more Bat droppings: David Trantham and Jaqueline Zee. Gallagher tires of sitting on his hands and scores another goal to put the Canadiens within one but they can do nothing with the remaining three minutes. The Cans are crushed by the opportunistic Bats offense, they were clicking tonight, in a clean game. . . coincidence?
Monday, May 11, 2009
Mutha's Day
It has been a difficult time for me recently. . . lit-up by the 'Teers for nine, followed by another circus against the Canadiens, I even forgot about Mother's day. Next week I don't think I'll be able to muster the courage to even show my face in the place. Here's the belated news from the weekend.
I-league
Spiders (2-1-0) 4
Brewzers (0-3-0) 0
The Brew crew suffers another week starting from the drop of the puck. Brian Couture holds his spot on the team, normally, by sleeping with the coordinator- but tonight he gets the first Spider goal and an assist on the goal from Mike Reeves. "Ready" Freddy Gilbert makes a comfortable three goal Spider lead before five minutes have ticked off the clock. After more than a period of resting on their laurels, Andrew Patti delivers the Spiders parting shot. One moral victory the Brewzers can take from this one is the strength of their penalty kill, flawless through ten minutes, oh, and certainly better than me.
Silverwings (1-2-0) 0
Stickmen (3-0-0) 5
The first period was shaping up well, both teams hitting each other about the face for minutes on end with no resolution, save a bunch of winded old men, but late in the frame a Lunchbox goal breaks the stalemate, Clint Tippet doubles the offense soon after. Kyle Rybak carries-on with the onslaught with two more Stickmen goals. And, to finish things off, Henderson gets another- first and last word for the Sticks. McCollister mocks me with his twenty-two shot shut-out.
Shockers (2-1-0) 4
Mutineers (1-2-0) 3
A more competitive game breaks-out on the gold rink. Jeremy Boyd's goal puts the Mutineers out front but the lead is stolen by the Shocker's four goal run. Wil "William" Dobson ties it, Thomas Mathias takes the lead, Joe King scores on the power play, and Matt Russell does his best to put the game out of reach for the Mutes. The Mutineers weren't ready to give it up yet though- Erick Ahlstedt and Patrick Haley score in quick succession to bring their squad within one, and although they had more than four minutes and another power play opportunity, if you hadn't noticed by the score at the heading, they fail.
Snipers (0-1-1) 1
Puckers (3-0-0) 2
Your appetite for competition whetted, the main course is served. Pucker Matt Roberts puts Michaelides behind the eight ball with the first goal of the game and Bobby responds by shutting down the Red Menace for the remainder of regulation. Jamil Jabri bails-out his netminder in the third with the tying goal. Overtime is not enough. In the shoot-out, the Puckers and Snipers are sent away two at a time, but the third Pucker shooter, Rick Shelby, drains his bid. Donaghue proves himself in the clutch with the final save for the victory.
Grave Diggers (0-2-0) 2
LSI (1-1-0) 7
Things started out in ordinary fashion, Randy Chappel scores for the Diggers beating Topher McPherson on the first shot against. . . Then things got weird. Topher goes end to end and ties the game. Mel Knourek beats him back to the net to restore the Digger lead, but Topher again ties the game. With one more rush up the rink, Topher takes the LSI lead and gets himself a hat trick. Mike Bierwiler plants the flag for the Imports and there was still a full period left to play. Matt Dever, Cam Bogle, and the prodigal Jeff Vaughn cap-off the night for a big LSI win.
Soul Patch (0-2-0) 3
Whalers (3-0-0) 4
The Hamster scores the opening Whaler goal and assists on Richard Walters' tally and that would begin a twenty-three minute dry spell for both offenses. When the levee breaks it brings with it a dramatic lead change. Soul Patcher Brian Lochkos goes first, the tongue twister Nick McMacken ties the game, and Rich Weller delivers the SP lead. The Whalers put the razor to the Soul Patch with Junior Honeycutt's equalizer and who else but the Hamster should secure the Whaler lead? Uh, I guess nobody, since he did. . . sure.
Warriors (1-2-0) 2
Blue Devils I (2-1-0) 3
The Devils farm team scores first on the shot from Matt Weinrich, kill-off two penalties and score again, this one belongs to D.A.R.Y.L. Wieland. The B.D.I. power play ends in disaster as the Warriors get a shorty first from Sean Griffin then again from Bobby Michaelides on his second game with a skinny stick- lifetime stats. The amateur Devils fight back to destroy any meaning that might be attached to that goal by winning the game in regulation with a wrister from Todd Smith in the meat of the third. This was Bobby's second game of the night, perhaps his new found vigor would have been better served between the pipes.
SND
Canadiens (2-1-0) 7
Patriots (1-2-0) 3
“May you have enough happiness to make you sweet, enough trials to make you strong, enough sorrow to keep you human enough hope to make you happy.” I have certainly assured my humanity. Gabe Rivera picks up the first of many juicy rebounds to put the Canadiens out front. Cam Bogle puts in another one on the power play. Chris Gallagher cleans-up the garbage for the third Can goal. Rivera strikes again ending the run for the Canadiens with a four nil score. Butch Hutchinson gets the Pats on the board. Mike Crook's quick hands put in another puck for the Habs, and the Pats respond with a Jeff Vaughn goal. The Pat momentum is arrested when Gallagher scores on the final second of the power play, I couldn't cover the puck fast enough. Kendall Bernard tries to right the Patriot ship but his goal is the last for his team. The only goal of the third period is Bogle's second. Last week's biggest losers: A. J. DiBenedetto and myself. This week. . . just me.
Komets (3-0-0) 9
Ice Bats (0-2-1) 5
Take a look at these Komets. The first nine minutes of the game were the sole property of those Komets goals from Brian Panice, the Green Giant, and Ram Lavani set Dobson at ease. The Bats bring it within one when Chuck Dolbee and Stanley Kim find the twine, but the Komets quash their attempts with a string of six unanswered tallies including Kelly Harris, Jeremy Hill, Brian Panice's second, and the completion of a Giant hat trick. Michael Davenport nibbles at the Komet lead and David Trantham takes a couple swipes at it, but the rally sputters and the only goal left for the stat sheet belongs to Komet forward Scott "Mindo" Dolbee.
Privateers (2-0-1) 4
Blue Devils (1-1-1) 3
Tony Finazzo, fresh off his hat trick last week, opens Privateer scoring again, tonight. Charlie Heine responds in the second to tie the game. The Devils go on the power play in the third and capitalize with a shot from Chase Hannah. Raul Gilbreath records the rare goal for himself and the 'Teers to tie the game again, but the Devils pull ahead again when John Parker befuddles Sexton. Late in regulation the 'Teers send Young Kim to the front of the net and he emerges with the tying goal, sending ti to overtime. Three shooters are chosen to end the contest and all of them score. . . except for Blue Devil Val Kuntz, the Privateers win.
I will see you all in a couple weeks after my sabbatical. Some of you may suggest that I have already been on sabbatical for a couple weeks and to you I say, well played.
Would anyone out there be interested in a goal stick signed by Eddie Belfour? It is not a game used stick, but an unused Christian, in a box. This could be a raffle item if there is enough interest. Let me hear from ya'.
Don't forget to set your Tivo for Wednesday's Caps/Pens game seven!
I-league
Spiders (2-1-0) 4
Brewzers (0-3-0) 0
The Brew crew suffers another week starting from the drop of the puck. Brian Couture holds his spot on the team, normally, by sleeping with the coordinator- but tonight he gets the first Spider goal and an assist on the goal from Mike Reeves. "Ready" Freddy Gilbert makes a comfortable three goal Spider lead before five minutes have ticked off the clock. After more than a period of resting on their laurels, Andrew Patti delivers the Spiders parting shot. One moral victory the Brewzers can take from this one is the strength of their penalty kill, flawless through ten minutes, oh, and certainly better than me.
Silverwings (1-2-0) 0
Stickmen (3-0-0) 5
The first period was shaping up well, both teams hitting each other about the face for minutes on end with no resolution, save a bunch of winded old men, but late in the frame a Lunchbox goal breaks the stalemate, Clint Tippet doubles the offense soon after. Kyle Rybak carries-on with the onslaught with two more Stickmen goals. And, to finish things off, Henderson gets another- first and last word for the Sticks. McCollister mocks me with his twenty-two shot shut-out.
Shockers (2-1-0) 4
Mutineers (1-2-0) 3
A more competitive game breaks-out on the gold rink. Jeremy Boyd's goal puts the Mutineers out front but the lead is stolen by the Shocker's four goal run. Wil "William" Dobson ties it, Thomas Mathias takes the lead, Joe King scores on the power play, and Matt Russell does his best to put the game out of reach for the Mutes. The Mutineers weren't ready to give it up yet though- Erick Ahlstedt and Patrick Haley score in quick succession to bring their squad within one, and although they had more than four minutes and another power play opportunity, if you hadn't noticed by the score at the heading, they fail.
Snipers (0-1-1) 1
Puckers (3-0-0) 2
Your appetite for competition whetted, the main course is served. Pucker Matt Roberts puts Michaelides behind the eight ball with the first goal of the game and Bobby responds by shutting down the Red Menace for the remainder of regulation. Jamil Jabri bails-out his netminder in the third with the tying goal. Overtime is not enough. In the shoot-out, the Puckers and Snipers are sent away two at a time, but the third Pucker shooter, Rick Shelby, drains his bid. Donaghue proves himself in the clutch with the final save for the victory.
Grave Diggers (0-2-0) 2
LSI (1-1-0) 7
Things started out in ordinary fashion, Randy Chappel scores for the Diggers beating Topher McPherson on the first shot against. . . Then things got weird. Topher goes end to end and ties the game. Mel Knourek beats him back to the net to restore the Digger lead, but Topher again ties the game. With one more rush up the rink, Topher takes the LSI lead and gets himself a hat trick. Mike Bierwiler plants the flag for the Imports and there was still a full period left to play. Matt Dever, Cam Bogle, and the prodigal Jeff Vaughn cap-off the night for a big LSI win.
Soul Patch (0-2-0) 3
Whalers (3-0-0) 4
The Hamster scores the opening Whaler goal and assists on Richard Walters' tally and that would begin a twenty-three minute dry spell for both offenses. When the levee breaks it brings with it a dramatic lead change. Soul Patcher Brian Lochkos goes first, the tongue twister Nick McMacken ties the game, and Rich Weller delivers the SP lead. The Whalers put the razor to the Soul Patch with Junior Honeycutt's equalizer and who else but the Hamster should secure the Whaler lead? Uh, I guess nobody, since he did. . . sure.
Warriors (1-2-0) 2
Blue Devils I (2-1-0) 3
The Devils farm team scores first on the shot from Matt Weinrich, kill-off two penalties and score again, this one belongs to D.A.R.Y.L. Wieland. The B.D.I. power play ends in disaster as the Warriors get a shorty first from Sean Griffin then again from Bobby Michaelides on his second game with a skinny stick- lifetime stats. The amateur Devils fight back to destroy any meaning that might be attached to that goal by winning the game in regulation with a wrister from Todd Smith in the meat of the third. This was Bobby's second game of the night, perhaps his new found vigor would have been better served between the pipes.
SND
Canadiens (2-1-0) 7
Patriots (1-2-0) 3
“May you have enough happiness to make you sweet, enough trials to make you strong, enough sorrow to keep you human enough hope to make you happy.” I have certainly assured my humanity. Gabe Rivera picks up the first of many juicy rebounds to put the Canadiens out front. Cam Bogle puts in another one on the power play. Chris Gallagher cleans-up the garbage for the third Can goal. Rivera strikes again ending the run for the Canadiens with a four nil score. Butch Hutchinson gets the Pats on the board. Mike Crook's quick hands put in another puck for the Habs, and the Pats respond with a Jeff Vaughn goal. The Pat momentum is arrested when Gallagher scores on the final second of the power play, I couldn't cover the puck fast enough. Kendall Bernard tries to right the Patriot ship but his goal is the last for his team. The only goal of the third period is Bogle's second. Last week's biggest losers: A. J. DiBenedetto and myself. This week. . . just me.
Komets (3-0-0) 9
Ice Bats (0-2-1) 5
Take a look at these Komets. The first nine minutes of the game were the sole property of those Komets goals from Brian Panice, the Green Giant, and Ram Lavani set Dobson at ease. The Bats bring it within one when Chuck Dolbee and Stanley Kim find the twine, but the Komets quash their attempts with a string of six unanswered tallies including Kelly Harris, Jeremy Hill, Brian Panice's second, and the completion of a Giant hat trick. Michael Davenport nibbles at the Komet lead and David Trantham takes a couple swipes at it, but the rally sputters and the only goal left for the stat sheet belongs to Komet forward Scott "Mindo" Dolbee.
Privateers (2-0-1) 4
Blue Devils (1-1-1) 3
Tony Finazzo, fresh off his hat trick last week, opens Privateer scoring again, tonight. Charlie Heine responds in the second to tie the game. The Devils go on the power play in the third and capitalize with a shot from Chase Hannah. Raul Gilbreath records the rare goal for himself and the 'Teers to tie the game again, but the Devils pull ahead again when John Parker befuddles Sexton. Late in regulation the 'Teers send Young Kim to the front of the net and he emerges with the tying goal, sending ti to overtime. Three shooters are chosen to end the contest and all of them score. . . except for Blue Devil Val Kuntz, the Privateers win.
I will see you all in a couple weeks after my sabbatical. Some of you may suggest that I have already been on sabbatical for a couple weeks and to you I say, well played.
Would anyone out there be interested in a goal stick signed by Eddie Belfour? It is not a game used stick, but an unused Christian, in a box. This could be a raffle item if there is enough interest. Let me hear from ya'.
Don't forget to set your Tivo for Wednesday's Caps/Pens game seven!
Sunday, May 03, 2009
Sinking de Mayo
"True" I-league
LSI (0-1-0) 1
Whalers (2-0-0) 6
The arguments for ringers on the roster surely loom for the Whalers, last week they dispatch the BD-I, this week the Imports fall to their harpoon. The game was over at the end of the first. Thomas Aarons is the lead-off shooter for the Whalers and his tally is joined in short order by team mate Joshua Monaco- his goal turns out to be the game winner. The lone Lone Star Imports goal belongs to Mike Bierwiler. David Svoboda picks-up the Whaler offense again and Monaco closes the first period with his second. The formalities ensue and two more periods equals two more Whaler goals, Brad Watson and James Penney. Welcome to true I-league, Topher.
Spiders (1-1-0) 4
Warriors (1-1-0) 2
The Spiders had a disappointing opener last week, losing by a three goal margin, this week they waste no time establishing a three goal lead. Brian Couture capitalizes on the power play, Freddy Gilbert follows suit at even strength, and Couture scores again before the Warriors finally make it on the board. Sean Griffin makes the first Warrior goal and Lisa Michaelides tries to make a game of it, bringing the Warriors within one. . . The Warriors have most of the third period but without Dallas Lehr's appendix, they fall short, eventually giving-up an empty net goal to Couture- a weak hat trick. Sexton allows only two goals on the twenty-eight Warrior shots.
Mutineers (1-1-0) 6
Grave Diggers (0-1-0) 3
The Mutineers reverse the whip on the champion Diggers, last week they lost six to three. Patrick Haley returns to I-league after his failure in the 'Teers goal last week and opens scoring for the Mutineers. Stephen Smith gets his Diggers on the board and ties the game, but Nate Hamilton regains the Mute lead and Patrick collects his second of the night on the power play. He completes the hat trick about four minutes later. With nearly two full periods of play left the Mutineers heap-on two more goals: Brooks Willhoite, Casey Payne. Tom Edwards scores with only two seconds left in the second period trying to turn the momentum but fails to inspire more than one late third period goal on the power play, it falls to Tim Rivers. Making the final score Mutineers three, Grave Diggers three, and Privateers three. . . how will we ever sort this out?
Snipers (0-1-0) 0
Stickmen (2-0-0) 7
This one was one of the most lop-sided games in the history of beer league- not only could the Snipers fail to score a single goal, they couldn't road block one man: Kyle Rybak. Rybak scores the first five goals of the game. In the third period he takes a break to sign autographs while Steph Trapp and Lynne Young carry the offense in his absence. McCollister posts a shut-out on eighteen shots, Matt Walker was smiling when I talked with him after the game.
Shockers (1-1-0) 5
Soul Patch (0-1-0) 1
The Shockers roar back with an expansion team whoopin', their sophomore session makes it time for some freshman hazing. Josh Rooker delivers the first Shocker and just before the first period ends two more Shockers find the twine: Jackson Chang, Justin Driscoll. Driscoll doubles his total with the only goal of the middle frame. The third takes a while to develop, but Eric Yepez drains the fifth Shocker goal in the eleventh minute. With ninety-four minutes left in the game Joey Otsuka sees his shut-out stolen away by Brad Aho, only eight shots against- he may have been a little cold.
Brewzers (0-2-0) 2
Puckers (2-0-0) 3
The Puckers are marching toward another top four finish. It was an auspicious start for the Puckers, generating next to nothing in the way of scoring chances they watch as Jamil Jabri beats Donaghue in the first and John Parker befuddles him in the second. But the Red Army rallies the troops and when Parker puts his Brewzers down a man Jason Arias starts the charge up San Juan hill. Rick Shelby ties the game only half a minute later and in the ninth minute Kyle Boltz makes it three for the Puckers. Patrick Donaghue seals the deal and maintains the perfect record for the team, BULLY!
Blue Devils I (1-1-0) 1
Silverwings (1-1-0) 0
The Silverwings entered the game with a win, the Blue Devils with a loss. Penalties were six minutes on the Devils, none to the Wings. Shots were 18-18. The advantage appeared to be for the Silverwings. The game winner belongs to Casey Jenkins, the only goal of the night when he beats Eric Spivey with a slow, low shot from the point. The Silverwings can't find a weakness in the Blue Devil's defense.
SND
After last week's one goal games who could have predicted these blow-outs?
Ice Bats (0-1-1) 1
Komets (2-0-0) 8
The Bats never had a chance, the first shot of the game, from Ram Lavani, ends-up behind Nunn. Scott Baldree and John Thompson give Nunn a couple more goals against. Rodney Forehand and Dustin Nation get goals in the second period, two times apiece. The Komet domination is briefly interrupted by an Ice Bat whimper from Corby Antropik. In the final period of this demonstration the Green Giant completes the hat trick with his third national deposit. It was a rude awakening for the Sunday morning pick-up stand-by, David Nunn, without his strong third period his save percentage would have been below 50%.
Privateers (1-0-1) 9
Patriots (1-1-0) 2
My sad, sad story started with a close win last week- one that had as much to do with luck as skill. Entering this one I knew that I would have to turn out another stellar performance if the Pats were to gain the victory. My head would soon be shrunk by the appearance of the rare triple hat trick. . .
The first period begins with a sweet feed from behind the net from Joel Bush to the waiting Tony Finazzo, who directs it into the elbow of the goal above Ellis' glove. The Pats fought hard and escaped the period without any more damage on the scoreboard but in the second the shot from Matt Taylor in the first minute finds the back of the net. Tony Finazzo draws Ellis off his angle and puts one over his outstretched right pad. Joel Bush collects two (one off Ellis from behind the net) making an all but insurmountable lead before Kendall Bernard finally bags the first Patriot goal. Finazzo makes his hat trick soon after. Joe Picardo tries to keep it close with his coast to coast Patriot tally, but more hat tricks had to be handed out. Joel Bush has his dealt to him on a silver platter with a deflection off his belly of an errant Ellis clearing attempt. Taylor makes two more goals to complete his without any more resistance from the Pats. Ellis will likely be putting a lot of work into his game this week.
Blue Devils (1-1-0) 7
Canadiens (1-1-0) 1
A. J. DiBenedetto lays his defeat squarely at the feet of Chris Gallagher, it's not likely he would have many arguments from the rest of the league. The Devils get their first goal from Scott Speelman on the power play, but have to toil away for thirteen minutes before David Ogle gets their second. Martin Berryman collects the third Blue Devil goal and at the end of the second period Chase Hannah drives home another Blue Devil power play. Nate Hodges finally shows-up for the Devils with his first goal, right off the face-off in the third. Charlie Heine picks his spot, not to be denied and then Val Kuntz cleans-up DiBenedetto's rebound in her favor. Everything was roses for Ol' Blu at the other end until William Ashman spoils the shut-out lees than four minutes from the horn.
LSI (0-1-0) 1
Whalers (2-0-0) 6
The arguments for ringers on the roster surely loom for the Whalers, last week they dispatch the BD-I, this week the Imports fall to their harpoon. The game was over at the end of the first. Thomas Aarons is the lead-off shooter for the Whalers and his tally is joined in short order by team mate Joshua Monaco- his goal turns out to be the game winner. The lone Lone Star Imports goal belongs to Mike Bierwiler. David Svoboda picks-up the Whaler offense again and Monaco closes the first period with his second. The formalities ensue and two more periods equals two more Whaler goals, Brad Watson and James Penney. Welcome to true I-league, Topher.
Spiders (1-1-0) 4
Warriors (1-1-0) 2
The Spiders had a disappointing opener last week, losing by a three goal margin, this week they waste no time establishing a three goal lead. Brian Couture capitalizes on the power play, Freddy Gilbert follows suit at even strength, and Couture scores again before the Warriors finally make it on the board. Sean Griffin makes the first Warrior goal and Lisa Michaelides tries to make a game of it, bringing the Warriors within one. . . The Warriors have most of the third period but without Dallas Lehr's appendix, they fall short, eventually giving-up an empty net goal to Couture- a weak hat trick. Sexton allows only two goals on the twenty-eight Warrior shots.
Mutineers (1-1-0) 6
Grave Diggers (0-1-0) 3
The Mutineers reverse the whip on the champion Diggers, last week they lost six to three. Patrick Haley returns to I-league after his failure in the 'Teers goal last week and opens scoring for the Mutineers. Stephen Smith gets his Diggers on the board and ties the game, but Nate Hamilton regains the Mute lead and Patrick collects his second of the night on the power play. He completes the hat trick about four minutes later. With nearly two full periods of play left the Mutineers heap-on two more goals: Brooks Willhoite, Casey Payne. Tom Edwards scores with only two seconds left in the second period trying to turn the momentum but fails to inspire more than one late third period goal on the power play, it falls to Tim Rivers. Making the final score Mutineers three, Grave Diggers three, and Privateers three. . . how will we ever sort this out?
Snipers (0-1-0) 0
Stickmen (2-0-0) 7
This one was one of the most lop-sided games in the history of beer league- not only could the Snipers fail to score a single goal, they couldn't road block one man: Kyle Rybak. Rybak scores the first five goals of the game. In the third period he takes a break to sign autographs while Steph Trapp and Lynne Young carry the offense in his absence. McCollister posts a shut-out on eighteen shots, Matt Walker was smiling when I talked with him after the game.
Shockers (1-1-0) 5
Soul Patch (0-1-0) 1
The Shockers roar back with an expansion team whoopin', their sophomore session makes it time for some freshman hazing. Josh Rooker delivers the first Shocker and just before the first period ends two more Shockers find the twine: Jackson Chang, Justin Driscoll. Driscoll doubles his total with the only goal of the middle frame. The third takes a while to develop, but Eric Yepez drains the fifth Shocker goal in the eleventh minute. With ninety-four minutes left in the game Joey Otsuka sees his shut-out stolen away by Brad Aho, only eight shots against- he may have been a little cold.
Brewzers (0-2-0) 2
Puckers (2-0-0) 3
The Puckers are marching toward another top four finish. It was an auspicious start for the Puckers, generating next to nothing in the way of scoring chances they watch as Jamil Jabri beats Donaghue in the first and John Parker befuddles him in the second. But the Red Army rallies the troops and when Parker puts his Brewzers down a man Jason Arias starts the charge up San Juan hill. Rick Shelby ties the game only half a minute later and in the ninth minute Kyle Boltz makes it three for the Puckers. Patrick Donaghue seals the deal and maintains the perfect record for the team, BULLY!
Blue Devils I (1-1-0) 1
Silverwings (1-1-0) 0
The Silverwings entered the game with a win, the Blue Devils with a loss. Penalties were six minutes on the Devils, none to the Wings. Shots were 18-18. The advantage appeared to be for the Silverwings. The game winner belongs to Casey Jenkins, the only goal of the night when he beats Eric Spivey with a slow, low shot from the point. The Silverwings can't find a weakness in the Blue Devil's defense.
SND
After last week's one goal games who could have predicted these blow-outs?
Ice Bats (0-1-1) 1
Komets (2-0-0) 8
The Bats never had a chance, the first shot of the game, from Ram Lavani, ends-up behind Nunn. Scott Baldree and John Thompson give Nunn a couple more goals against. Rodney Forehand and Dustin Nation get goals in the second period, two times apiece. The Komet domination is briefly interrupted by an Ice Bat whimper from Corby Antropik. In the final period of this demonstration the Green Giant completes the hat trick with his third national deposit. It was a rude awakening for the Sunday morning pick-up stand-by, David Nunn, without his strong third period his save percentage would have been below 50%.
Privateers (1-0-1) 9
Patriots (1-1-0) 2
My sad, sad story started with a close win last week- one that had as much to do with luck as skill. Entering this one I knew that I would have to turn out another stellar performance if the Pats were to gain the victory. My head would soon be shrunk by the appearance of the rare triple hat trick. . .
The first period begins with a sweet feed from behind the net from Joel Bush to the waiting Tony Finazzo, who directs it into the elbow of the goal above Ellis' glove. The Pats fought hard and escaped the period without any more damage on the scoreboard but in the second the shot from Matt Taylor in the first minute finds the back of the net. Tony Finazzo draws Ellis off his angle and puts one over his outstretched right pad. Joel Bush collects two (one off Ellis from behind the net) making an all but insurmountable lead before Kendall Bernard finally bags the first Patriot goal. Finazzo makes his hat trick soon after. Joe Picardo tries to keep it close with his coast to coast Patriot tally, but more hat tricks had to be handed out. Joel Bush has his dealt to him on a silver platter with a deflection off his belly of an errant Ellis clearing attempt. Taylor makes two more goals to complete his without any more resistance from the Pats. Ellis will likely be putting a lot of work into his game this week.
Blue Devils (1-1-0) 7
Canadiens (1-1-0) 1
A. J. DiBenedetto lays his defeat squarely at the feet of Chris Gallagher, it's not likely he would have many arguments from the rest of the league. The Devils get their first goal from Scott Speelman on the power play, but have to toil away for thirteen minutes before David Ogle gets their second. Martin Berryman collects the third Blue Devil goal and at the end of the second period Chase Hannah drives home another Blue Devil power play. Nate Hodges finally shows-up for the Devils with his first goal, right off the face-off in the third. Charlie Heine picks his spot, not to be denied and then Val Kuntz cleans-up DiBenedetto's rebound in her favor. Everything was roses for Ol' Blu at the other end until William Ashman spoils the shut-out lees than four minutes from the horn.
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