The third year of bciii begins this week with SNH readership at an all-time low. The play on the ice however is only building in drama.
minor i
Snipers (5-3-0) 1
LSI (3-0-0) 3
The Snipers make the switch from hot hand goalie Matt Walker to Mike Moore in hopes that the veteran will better weather the Import competition, LSI responds with two first period goals from Matt Dever and Ken Lentz. Stone Cold starts-off his new image year with a two minute break allowing the Snipers a power play to close the period, but Welch's team mates bail him out. The Snipers enter the second controlling the flow and scoring an Ernesto Moreno goal almost immediately. Jeff Vaughan kills Sniper momentum with a hooking penalty and the Imports come up with one more tally in the third, this one from Phil Pratt. The Snipers may have partied a little too hardy a couple of days ago, things should be back on track next week.
Mutineers (5-3-0) 6
Grave Diggers (4-4-0) 2
The Digger fall to .500 in this bitter match. Tiffant Hauk closes the deal on the first team effort goal from the Diggers but the lead is surrendered just two minutes later with a Jonathan Horton goal. The Mutes take the second period early with goals from Nathan Hamilton and Mickey Syrquin, the Diggers can only muster a special teams goal, late, from Ryan Kelley. The third starts off much the same as the second with goals from Hamilton and Syrquin, but rather than allow a Digger goal at the end, the follow through with their puck pressure and close the game in dominating fashion on a Patrick Haley goal.
Patriots (3-5-0) 3
Blue Devils (4-4-0) 1
The once mighty Devils falter again, this week to the hungry Patriots- ya' know when these two teams meet, the records are out the window. Andrea Cortinas starts the Patriot tide and her score holds until the faceoff of the second, where the Devils gain possession and work the Patriot D into a long shift that yields a Scott Zahner goal. The Pats keep their chins up and wait for their opportunity, it would come on an Aaron Smith steal and end with the puck in the net. The one goal lead finally receives some support with a third period goal from Peter Fulgham and the Devils tuck their tails.
Puckers (1-5-0) 3
Silverwings (1-6-1) 5
Two old school net minders square-off, Donaghue for the Puckers (where has he been?) and Blubaugh for the Silverwings (strange pairing) but the result is anything but a defensive war of attrition. The first period ends in a tie with Todd Smith scoring for the Puckers and Jason Neal for the Wings. Brian Cudaback delivers a Pucker lead in the second but the Wings unleash a torrent in the third, with Jason Rogers' goal and a pair from the relentless Sergio Castillo, the lead was insurmountable. Casey Jenkins gives his best on defense and even a Pucker goal but the Wings stomp out their hopes filling the empty net with a Brian Panice goal.
MAJOR I
Brewzers (4-3-1) 4
Warriors Major (4-3-1) 3
The Brewzers hit the ice running, scoring a Steven Collyard goal followed with a John Mammen stroke. The Warriors keep it close with Travis Lehr's tally, but the Brewzers counter with another Collyard goal. Danny Grimes brings the Warriors back within one, but the empty net offense results in a goal against, from Brewzer Bryan Smith (shouldn't that be Ryan?). Tim Marra collects the garbage with the final Warrior goal as the buzzer sounds, Mike Moore escapes the night with a .500 record.
Soul Patch (8-0-0) 3
Stickmen (3-4-1) 2
The Stickmen get a great showing from their defense and goalie but the balanced Patch squad cannot be contained. An early Stick lead from Mark Millard is quickly shifted with Patch goals from Brad Aho and Sergio Castillo. The first period drags into a stagnant second that is thankfully put to rest with a Charlie Heine goal, putting the Sticks in a late game tie. The Patches stick to their game gaining a Jon Shannon goal in short order and staving-off all Stick attempts with the net minding of Jason Hollaway and ultimately maintaining their perfect record.
Spiders (2-4-2) 2
Shockers (4-4-0) 3
William Wessel starts things right for the Spiders but the first falls to the Shockers with goals from Greg Myers and Chris Ensor (any relation to James?). Shawn Haley sets the stage for a dramatic third with a tying goal for the Spiders, but Carina Manalo goes on a rampage she leaves the penalty box just long enough to rack her second penalty. The Spiders expend all of their energy killing her penalties and are exposed when they go on the power play- Joe King is sprung for a long pass and takes the short handed goal for the Shocker win.
Sunday, January 03, 2010
Sunday, December 20, 2009
My December Swoon
minor i
Snipers (5-2-0) 5
Silverwings (0-6-1) 2
A lively first period begins with an early power play goal for the Snipers a la Jeff Vaughan, Sergio Castillo makes a push for the Wings, but his tying goal is quickly erased by another Sniper goal, this one from Terry Redmon. Sean Beeman tries to get the last word in the first with the third Sniper goal but Redmon strikes again a few seconds later, burying Eric Spivey in the Wing net. The Snipers lay off the throttle until the third period goal from David Counce and Cody Patten takes out the garbage for the dragging Wings with a late power play goal. I can't remember a time, in the history of ever, when the Snipers were so dominant. Matt Walker looks solid as the end of the session approaches.
Grave Diggers (4-3-0) 9
Blue Devils (4-3-0) 3
The lone spear carrier for the once proud Blue Devil brand (don't correct me with the D-leaguers, I'm rollin')suffers a humiliating defeat to the Diggers. The Grave Diggers have a strong presence from whistle to buzzer, and it may be that no team can stand between them and their destiny. Six unanswered goals rattle-off of Digger sticks passing through all three periods: Tim Rivers, Randy Chappel, Chris Norris (2X), Rivers again, and Chappel again. Finally in the third the Devils find the back of the net, David Ogle delivers two consecutive Devil goals. Ryan Kelley befuddles the Devil net minder next, followed by Digger team mate Melissa "Supergirl" Knourek. Scott Zahner scores the final Devil goal and Brian Andrews caps-off the game with a Digger punctuator.
Brewzers (3-3-1) 5
Mutineers (4-3-0) 3
The Mutineer's last minute goalie substitution ends in tragedy, the Brewzers hold an unchallenged lead throughout the first and most of the second on goals from Steven Collyard, Andrew Radic, and Kevin Cook. Papa Haley breaks the seal on the Brewzer net hoping to rev the Mutineer engines but the only response is the conclusion of Radic's hat trick. The Mutineer push in the third comes up short as goals from Jonathan Horton and Patrick Haley close the third period. Matt Walker shows signs of fatigue but holds on for the Brewzer victory, the Snipers are hoping he doesn't burn-out before the regular season ends.
MAJOR I
Warriors Major (4-2-1) 0
Puckers (1-4-0) 1
The Pucker offense could barely get out of their own end, they can't convert on the power play and barely survive back to back delay of game penalties, leaving many spectators questioning the mental fortitude of the squad. The second period sees many more Warrior shots and another wasted Pucker power play, but finally in the third the persistent defense and goaltending receives its reward with a Pucker goal from Rob Constantine. The Puckers maintain their composure and carry the second minute goal through to the final buzzer and their first win of the session. Pucker nation is demanding a long term contract for goalie Tony Saade.
Spiders (2-3-2) 3
Soul Patch (7-0-0) 4
The Spiders gain the first goal and by the second period, that tenuous lead would spark a battle with the whistle, as penalties from both teams piled-up. The Patches start to turn the worm with a Ron Demers goal, the Spiders answer with another Wessel goal but the Patches gain the lead with goals from Kenneth Watkins and Steven McNamara. Things appeared on a Soul Patch trend until Evan Callahan tied the game on a power play. The Patches have a bench meeting before heading to overtime and wait for the Spiders to show their weakness, Watkins finds the slow line and skates end to end for the sudden death Soul Patch goal.
Patriots (2-5-0) 2
LSI (4-1-0) 5
The Patriots continue their hot and cold march to mediocrity with an early goal against, Catherine "Wild Cat" Levesque claims the LSI lead. Cody Woodward doubles the Import offense allowing the cushion necessary to hold-off Steve Benefield and the Pats. The Patriot emotion yields a penalty and Gabe Rivera leads the special teams to another LSI goal. Aaron Smith brings the Pats within one goal, once again, and once again the Imports quash any rally with more goals of their own. Peter Case fills the empty net, and Woodward gets the last one of the night just one second before the clock runs-out.
Stickmen (3-3-1) 2
Shockers (3-4-0) 0
The Sticks look like an I-league all star roster, yet they barely eek this one out. After a long first period of cycling, and no contact, and no scoring- Charlie Heine somehow finds a way into the net in the middle of the second. The plodding Shockers refuse to dispute the Stickmen goal and the few observers left in the building are put out of their misery with the final goal from David Ogle.
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Hockey is Still Being Played, Without Me
minor i
Snipers (3-1-0) 6
Brewzers (1-2-1) 3
An I-league tradition, the sibling rivalry of Sniper v Brewzer. . . usually. The Snipers control the first period with their first goal originating from Raul Gilbreath and the follow-up from John Parker, not a sound from the Brewzers. Until the second, Jamil Jabri puts the B's on the board. Terry Redmon cancels the Jabri check but Brad Watson re-imburses with another Brewzer goal. Chris Davis ends the period with a Sniper tally, washing the whole period. The third starts with a Sniper score from Darwin Sanchez, and the sixth goal from Jeff Vaughan. The Brewzers' half-arsed effort is capped with the goal from Ken Thomas.
Mutineers (3-1-0) 7
Blue Devils (2-2-0) 1
A match made in heaven, these two couldn't keep their hands to theirselves all night. Unfortunately for the walking dead formerly known as the Blue Devils the only place they could compete was in the penalty box. The Mutes start strong with goals from Mickey Syrquin and Chris Kirton and are only briefly interrupted by the Scott Speelman goal for the Devils. Back at work, the Mutineers roll-out goalie puzzlers from Patrick Haley to close the first and a couple from Nathan Hamilton to fill the second. More Mutineers in the third generate more goals: Jonathan Horton and a shorty from Nathan Hamilton. How did these Mutineers lose a game at all?
Grave Diggers (2-2-0) 4
Silverwings (0-4-0) 1
The Diggers do their damage in the first period, a team overflowing with old men has realized their strategy to avoid late game fatigue. The first goal belongs to Tom Schrage, the Wings contribute with a Bryan Brookman goal leading some to suspect a tight game in store. The Diggers quickly put that to bed with Ryan Kelley and Jason Neal goals. Before the naptime pallets were unfurled, the Diggers get their final score from Schrage, this time on the power play. The bench coach called for a timeout sending a pillow in to net minder A. J. DiBenedetto while the remaining players counted pucks bouncing off his supine body, slipping into dreamland for a few minutes before changing back into their bar room attire. No scoring in the third. . .
MAJOR I
Warriors Major (2-1-1) 3
Shockers (2-2-0) 0
The Warriors give a solid effort in all phases: offense, defense, and pouring. Dallas Lehr scores first, in the first but the obstinate defense shows their mettle propping-up that tally until the third period relief provided by Mitch Gnatowsky. The Shockers flail about for the remainder of the period, their desperation results in the final goal against from Warrior cornerstone Chris Dolbee.
Soul Patch (4-0-0) 6
Patriots (1-3-0) 1
The Patriots one game run comes to an end despite the early goal from Steve Benefield. The Patches stomp-out the rest of the Patriots' drives while building a sizable lead to improve their BCS standings. Kenneth Watkins ties the game and James McClelland takes the winner, the piling-on commences with a Bruce Davis goal. The Patches finish the exhibition with a third period hat trick from Jon Shannon.
Stickmen (2-1-1) 0
Spiders (2-1-1) 2
When I awoke near the half way point of the third period I observed a one goal lead by the Spiders, in a game where only one goal had been scored, apparently I didn't miss much. Roger Gray is credited with the game winner. Late in the game another shot somehow finds its way into the back of the net, this one is Evan Callahan's. Is that it?
Puckers (0-2-0) 1
LSI (1-1-0) 7
The Puckers are coming to grips with the loss of their stupendous goaltender Patrick Donaghue. The Imports construct an impressive goal sandwich, a delicious melding of Catherine Levesque and Dylan Whitehead between a couple whole grain Josh Johnsons. In the second the momentum nearly stalls, but Peter Case ends it in an LSI goal and starts the third the same way. The lone Pucker goal from Guy Riggs is quickly forgotten when Levesque claims her second.
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Yeah, and I Wasn't Even in Austin
minor i
Mutineers (2-1-0) 6
Silverwings (0-3-0) 2
The Mutes look out of place in this contest, Patrick Haley nets their first goal late in the first period, then he wisely vanishes from the scoresheet. The remaining Mutineers make a four goal run out of the early lead: Bill Turner, John Swartzbaugh, and Mickey Syrquin. Chris Arendall ends the shut-out with the first Wing goal, but the Mutineers fire back a Brooks Willhoite goal and Syrquin's second brings the total to six. Brian Panice hits the ice while the Mutes toast themselves on the bench and grabs the final Silverwing goal. The Mutineers win easily.
Brewzers (1-1-1) 4
Blue Devils (2-1-0) 5
Jake Reynolds takes the Devils to the early lead but they quickly fall to Brewzer goals from Brian Flashbart and Jamil Jabri. Fiesty Gloria Buell ties the game and Randy Perry regains the Devil lead. The Brewzers push again on the teeter-totter with a Scott Edwards goal but fail to flip the lead. The Devils seize the opportunity and Aaron Hawley puts the Devils atop again. Brad Watson tries to re-establish the Brewzers, tying the game but the Devils have the final goal, and Perry's second opus is enough for a win tonight.
Snipers (2-1-0) 2
Grave Diggers (1-2-0) 5
Big Joe Tomme tries to intimidate the sweet little Diggers with the first goal of the game, but the Diggers are a battle tested, fearless bunch, long removed from their inaugural season when they were ridiculed for petitioning a spot on a sub-I-league- Hmm, looks like very few are laughing now, most are just paying for their spot. The Diggers strike back with a Randy Chappel goal followed by twine-ticklers from A. J. DiBenedetto, Ryan Kelley, and another Chappel goal. Tomme tries to inspire the Snipers with his second tally but the response comes from the Digger bench- a Bob Barr goal ends the game with a healthy Digger lead.
Major I
Puckers (0-1-0) 0
Spiders (1-1-1) 2
The Puckers starring Casey Jenkins in net put forth a valiant effort in the first but neither team can find the back of the net. Finally in the second Freddy Gilbert arrests the stalemate with a Spider goal. Jenkins allows one more to Malissa Daniels but recovers his composure and holds fast, waiting for the forwards to bail him out. The tension in the third was building, the temperature high until the final minute when everything erupted, like a massage parlor. Spider anchor Bryan Couture took offense to the Pucker enthusiasm- specifically Guy Riggs, who is called for roughing. Jon Padilla defends his team mate to the point of dropping the gloves with Couture. The final minute was played in a stupor as the teams revel in their recently fulfilled homo-erotic fantasies, Spiders win!
Shockers (2-1-0) 7
LSI (0-1-0) 2
After scraping the blood from the ice, a late start yields an early lead for the Shockers: first goal to Josh Rooker, followed by Nick McMacken. The Imports try to soothe their Austin hangover with a Cody Woodward goal but the Shockers shave the hair from the dog with the completion of the Rooker hat trick. The Imports struggle to stay on for the ride Dylan Whitehead pops the final LSI puck. The Shockers maintain a calm air and close-out the game with gals from Eric Yepez, Nick McMacken, and Scott McMacken.
Patriots (1-2-0) 2
Stickmen (2-0-1) 1
The Pats needed a veteran voice on the bench, and Butch Hutchinson looked perfect for the role tonight, he scores the first goal and the lead holds for the remainder of the period, but only just. A few seconds into the middle frame a shot from Stickman Damon Flores finds its way beneath the pads of Jake Fulgham. The dead knot carries both squads through to the shoot-out, where a measure of redemption awaited the Patriot's net minder. The first six shooters aren't enough to decide the winner and the call at center ice falls to Butch. Jake having held-up his end looked across the ice to his Captain, with pleading eyes, and with a single stroke of his mighty stick the Butcher cuts down the Sticks for the overdue Patriot win.
Soul Patch (3-0-0) 5
Warriors Major (1-1-1) 4
The hungry Warriors watch as the Patches fall before them, Mindo has the honor of the first goal and Dallas Lehr establishes the healthy lead, all was right in Warrior land until Jon Shannon Patched together a plan of attack. With Shannon's goal and one from Steven McNamara the game was tied. The Warriors regroup with a brief Damon Lacey sponsored lead but the Warriors end the second with another Shannon goal and an even score. Brad Aho opens the third with the first Patch lead of the game and the defense and often tested goaltending looked strong enough to hold, but not on the kill. When James McClelland leaves the surface for interference (ticky-tack?) his team mates watch as their hard fought lead is unravelled by a lone Warrior- Chris Dolbee. The Patches refuse to surrender, fighting through the overtime to the shoot-out, they don't even need the third shooter- both Shannon and Lochkos beat the tired Warrior goalie while nothing can penetrate the Soul Patch net. 70 shots total for the game, what a way to end the night.
Mutineers (2-1-0) 6
Silverwings (0-3-0) 2
The Mutes look out of place in this contest, Patrick Haley nets their first goal late in the first period, then he wisely vanishes from the scoresheet. The remaining Mutineers make a four goal run out of the early lead: Bill Turner, John Swartzbaugh, and Mickey Syrquin. Chris Arendall ends the shut-out with the first Wing goal, but the Mutineers fire back a Brooks Willhoite goal and Syrquin's second brings the total to six. Brian Panice hits the ice while the Mutes toast themselves on the bench and grabs the final Silverwing goal. The Mutineers win easily.
Brewzers (1-1-1) 4
Blue Devils (2-1-0) 5
Jake Reynolds takes the Devils to the early lead but they quickly fall to Brewzer goals from Brian Flashbart and Jamil Jabri. Fiesty Gloria Buell ties the game and Randy Perry regains the Devil lead. The Brewzers push again on the teeter-totter with a Scott Edwards goal but fail to flip the lead. The Devils seize the opportunity and Aaron Hawley puts the Devils atop again. Brad Watson tries to re-establish the Brewzers, tying the game but the Devils have the final goal, and Perry's second opus is enough for a win tonight.
Snipers (2-1-0) 2
Grave Diggers (1-2-0) 5
Big Joe Tomme tries to intimidate the sweet little Diggers with the first goal of the game, but the Diggers are a battle tested, fearless bunch, long removed from their inaugural season when they were ridiculed for petitioning a spot on a sub-I-league- Hmm, looks like very few are laughing now, most are just paying for their spot. The Diggers strike back with a Randy Chappel goal followed by twine-ticklers from A. J. DiBenedetto, Ryan Kelley, and another Chappel goal. Tomme tries to inspire the Snipers with his second tally but the response comes from the Digger bench- a Bob Barr goal ends the game with a healthy Digger lead.
Major I
Puckers (0-1-0) 0
Spiders (1-1-1) 2
The Puckers starring Casey Jenkins in net put forth a valiant effort in the first but neither team can find the back of the net. Finally in the second Freddy Gilbert arrests the stalemate with a Spider goal. Jenkins allows one more to Malissa Daniels but recovers his composure and holds fast, waiting for the forwards to bail him out. The tension in the third was building, the temperature high until the final minute when everything erupted, like a massage parlor. Spider anchor Bryan Couture took offense to the Pucker enthusiasm- specifically Guy Riggs, who is called for roughing. Jon Padilla defends his team mate to the point of dropping the gloves with Couture. The final minute was played in a stupor as the teams revel in their recently fulfilled homo-erotic fantasies, Spiders win!
Shockers (2-1-0) 7
LSI (0-1-0) 2
After scraping the blood from the ice, a late start yields an early lead for the Shockers: first goal to Josh Rooker, followed by Nick McMacken. The Imports try to soothe their Austin hangover with a Cody Woodward goal but the Shockers shave the hair from the dog with the completion of the Rooker hat trick. The Imports struggle to stay on for the ride Dylan Whitehead pops the final LSI puck. The Shockers maintain a calm air and close-out the game with gals from Eric Yepez, Nick McMacken, and Scott McMacken.
Patriots (1-2-0) 2
Stickmen (2-0-1) 1
The Pats needed a veteran voice on the bench, and Butch Hutchinson looked perfect for the role tonight, he scores the first goal and the lead holds for the remainder of the period, but only just. A few seconds into the middle frame a shot from Stickman Damon Flores finds its way beneath the pads of Jake Fulgham. The dead knot carries both squads through to the shoot-out, where a measure of redemption awaited the Patriot's net minder. The first six shooters aren't enough to decide the winner and the call at center ice falls to Butch. Jake having held-up his end looked across the ice to his Captain, with pleading eyes, and with a single stroke of his mighty stick the Butcher cuts down the Sticks for the overdue Patriot win.
Soul Patch (3-0-0) 5
Warriors Major (1-1-1) 4
The hungry Warriors watch as the Patches fall before them, Mindo has the honor of the first goal and Dallas Lehr establishes the healthy lead, all was right in Warrior land until Jon Shannon Patched together a plan of attack. With Shannon's goal and one from Steven McNamara the game was tied. The Warriors regroup with a brief Damon Lacey sponsored lead but the Warriors end the second with another Shannon goal and an even score. Brad Aho opens the third with the first Patch lead of the game and the defense and often tested goaltending looked strong enough to hold, but not on the kill. When James McClelland leaves the surface for interference (ticky-tack?) his team mates watch as their hard fought lead is unravelled by a lone Warrior- Chris Dolbee. The Patches refuse to surrender, fighting through the overtime to the shoot-out, they don't even need the third shooter- both Shannon and Lochkos beat the tired Warrior goalie while nothing can penetrate the Soul Patch net. 70 shots total for the game, what a way to end the night.
Sunday, November 01, 2009
Fright Night
We bid a fond farewell to the SND and gladly accept our prodigal teams, it's only one more game to write-up, right?
minor i
Puckers (1-0-0) 4
Silverwings (0-1-0) 2
The Puckers have launched an investigation, is this Jason Neal really just a thinly veiled James Neal moonlighting in Euless I-league? He starts his stats off strong this season with the opening goal for the Wings. Unfortunately there isn't much else to account for in the Silverwing line-up and soon the Puckers were headed back to the front with a goal from Jesse Henderson and one from Danny Grimes the first would end in their favor. They lead the second off with a Tom Harnitchek goal, just nineteen seconds in. The Puckers let their tempers take over and give-up the only penalties of the game in the middle frame- eight minutes worth, 1:10 of two man adavntage. The Puckers find a way to capitalize on only one. Ian "Hellboy" Hellbusch cuts the Pucker lead to one with more than a period left to play. The Puckers take the hint and step-up their defense, they march down for the cushion goal from Mark Millard then set-up the prevent in the neutral zone for the remainder of the game. Where was Donaghue? Is Blubaugh dumping the Blue Devils since they have hit tough times? Dispicable!
Grave Diggers (0-1-0) 4
Brewzers (1-0-0) 7
The Diggers once again save their energy for the later part of the season, I hope they don't wait too long, again. Steve Daniels and Mallissa Daniels get the Brewzers going with their soul mate scoring. Jason Neal throws-in the first Digger goal, who is this guy? Steve Daniels staves-off the Digger uprising and the Digger power play is stymied with a Brian Flashbart shorthanded goal. Neal hits again for the Brewzers, followed by another Digger goal for Neal, another from Flashbart, and another from Neal. . . Is any one else playing during these minutes? David Counce ends the contest with the seventh Brewzer goal just sixteen seconds before the buzzer.
Blue Devils (0-1-0) 2
LSI (1-0-0) 9
The Blubaugh-less Blue Devils hit the rink for a historic whoopin'- heck I could just list the Import roster. Long exiled I-leaguer, Eric Brundage announces his homecoming with the first Import goal, it is followed by a power play tally from Catherine Levesque. Jake Reynolds briefly interrupts the Import lines with a Blue Devil goal then Phil Pratt and Josh Johnson close the period with a four to one Import lead. Peter Case revs-up the second and the Imports keep rollin' with a Dylan Whitehead goal and another from Case. A power play opportunity for the Devils allows the encroaching Gloria Buell to spank the puck in for their last goal of the night, could I be next Gloria? The next Devil power play doesn't end as well, Cody Woodward gets a shorty. In the third Buell finds herself serving time for bad behavior and watches as Josh Johnson scores his second at her expense. The Devils took out their frustration on the locker room, tearing every square of toilet paper in half!
Mutineers (0-1-0) 2
Snipers (1-0-0) 8
The Mutes hope to open the season with a win and John Swartzbaugh bolsters his compadres with the first goal, spirits soon sink when the Snipers roll-off five in a row: Mika Hyytiainen, Steven Collyard (2X), and Terry Redmon (2X). The long awaited Mutineer response comes from Nathan Hamilton. . . and that would be it. Redmon hits for two more and Hyytiainen closes the game out with his second. Mike Moore looks solid in net and ready to carry his Snipers to the Championship! Can he carry the Brewzers along also, how would he play the final game?
MAJOR I
Warriors Major (0-1-0) 0
Stickmen (1-0-0) 0
What a tragic opening for these two teams, the Sticks are awarded with a win at the rink as Chris Dolbee wins the costume contest back at the ranch. Hope this thing doesn't come down to one loss at the end of the season. Will that party still be worth it?
Spiders (0-1-0) 2
Shockers (1-0-0) 5
The season ending match-up repeats with a near opposite result. The first period was all scrambling Spiders trying to protect their open net they succeed but fail to generate any quality scoring chances of their own. In the second with a few minutes between the pipes Macky Hermosillo allows the Spiders the confidence to crash the Shocker net, Roger Gray sends the puck home for the lead. With so much energy spent the Shockers take their cue to skate between the defensemen and drain goal after goal: Nick McMacken, Scott McMacken, Greg Myers, and Josh Rooker. The Shockers take a breath giving the Spiders a chance to sneak one more vias William Wessell, before Nick ends the act of vengeance with his second of the young season. Dang it, why couldn't Hermosillo have got a shut-out? I could have worked-in a "hermetic seal" in there, it was begging for me to smack it down the fairway.
Soul Patch (1-0-0) 6
Patriots (0-1-0) 1
The Patches are wincing from their second Keg loss in two seasons, and Pete Fulgham takes advantage of their mood launching the Patriot offense just past the first minute mark. The Patches awaken with his slap to the face and tie the game on the very next face-off, James Paxton gets the credit. The winning goal would occur about ninety seconds later when Bruce Davis finds his spot over the blocker, the Pats slipped into a coma as the Patches ended the first with two more goals- Steven McNamara and Brian Lochkos. The second was about pacing, the Patches didn't want to be too winded in the third so they scored only twice, seconds from Davis and McNamara. In the final frame the rope-a-dope pays off with a tired Patriot squad coasting from zone to zone, impotent shots being collected in the Patch corners for a break-out. BORING!
Ah the Milagro bottle is empty, guess it's time for bed. . .
minor i
Puckers (1-0-0) 4
Silverwings (0-1-0) 2
The Puckers have launched an investigation, is this Jason Neal really just a thinly veiled James Neal moonlighting in Euless I-league? He starts his stats off strong this season with the opening goal for the Wings. Unfortunately there isn't much else to account for in the Silverwing line-up and soon the Puckers were headed back to the front with a goal from Jesse Henderson and one from Danny Grimes the first would end in their favor. They lead the second off with a Tom Harnitchek goal, just nineteen seconds in. The Puckers let their tempers take over and give-up the only penalties of the game in the middle frame- eight minutes worth, 1:10 of two man adavntage. The Puckers find a way to capitalize on only one. Ian "Hellboy" Hellbusch cuts the Pucker lead to one with more than a period left to play. The Puckers take the hint and step-up their defense, they march down for the cushion goal from Mark Millard then set-up the prevent in the neutral zone for the remainder of the game. Where was Donaghue? Is Blubaugh dumping the Blue Devils since they have hit tough times? Dispicable!
Grave Diggers (0-1-0) 4
Brewzers (1-0-0) 7
The Diggers once again save their energy for the later part of the season, I hope they don't wait too long, again. Steve Daniels and Mallissa Daniels get the Brewzers going with their soul mate scoring. Jason Neal throws-in the first Digger goal, who is this guy? Steve Daniels staves-off the Digger uprising and the Digger power play is stymied with a Brian Flashbart shorthanded goal. Neal hits again for the Brewzers, followed by another Digger goal for Neal, another from Flashbart, and another from Neal. . . Is any one else playing during these minutes? David Counce ends the contest with the seventh Brewzer goal just sixteen seconds before the buzzer.
Blue Devils (0-1-0) 2
LSI (1-0-0) 9
The Blubaugh-less Blue Devils hit the rink for a historic whoopin'- heck I could just list the Import roster. Long exiled I-leaguer, Eric Brundage announces his homecoming with the first Import goal, it is followed by a power play tally from Catherine Levesque. Jake Reynolds briefly interrupts the Import lines with a Blue Devil goal then Phil Pratt and Josh Johnson close the period with a four to one Import lead. Peter Case revs-up the second and the Imports keep rollin' with a Dylan Whitehead goal and another from Case. A power play opportunity for the Devils allows the encroaching Gloria Buell to spank the puck in for their last goal of the night, could I be next Gloria? The next Devil power play doesn't end as well, Cody Woodward gets a shorty. In the third Buell finds herself serving time for bad behavior and watches as Josh Johnson scores his second at her expense. The Devils took out their frustration on the locker room, tearing every square of toilet paper in half!
Mutineers (0-1-0) 2
Snipers (1-0-0) 8
The Mutes hope to open the season with a win and John Swartzbaugh bolsters his compadres with the first goal, spirits soon sink when the Snipers roll-off five in a row: Mika Hyytiainen, Steven Collyard (2X), and Terry Redmon (2X). The long awaited Mutineer response comes from Nathan Hamilton. . . and that would be it. Redmon hits for two more and Hyytiainen closes the game out with his second. Mike Moore looks solid in net and ready to carry his Snipers to the Championship! Can he carry the Brewzers along also, how would he play the final game?
MAJOR I
Warriors Major (0-1-0) 0
Stickmen (1-0-0) 0
What a tragic opening for these two teams, the Sticks are awarded with a win at the rink as Chris Dolbee wins the costume contest back at the ranch. Hope this thing doesn't come down to one loss at the end of the season. Will that party still be worth it?
Spiders (0-1-0) 2
Shockers (1-0-0) 5
The season ending match-up repeats with a near opposite result. The first period was all scrambling Spiders trying to protect their open net they succeed but fail to generate any quality scoring chances of their own. In the second with a few minutes between the pipes Macky Hermosillo allows the Spiders the confidence to crash the Shocker net, Roger Gray sends the puck home for the lead. With so much energy spent the Shockers take their cue to skate between the defensemen and drain goal after goal: Nick McMacken, Scott McMacken, Greg Myers, and Josh Rooker. The Shockers take a breath giving the Spiders a chance to sneak one more vias William Wessell, before Nick ends the act of vengeance with his second of the young season. Dang it, why couldn't Hermosillo have got a shut-out? I could have worked-in a "hermetic seal" in there, it was begging for me to smack it down the fairway.
Soul Patch (1-0-0) 6
Patriots (0-1-0) 1
The Patches are wincing from their second Keg loss in two seasons, and Pete Fulgham takes advantage of their mood launching the Patriot offense just past the first minute mark. The Patches awaken with his slap to the face and tie the game on the very next face-off, James Paxton gets the credit. The winning goal would occur about ninety seconds later when Bruce Davis finds his spot over the blocker, the Pats slipped into a coma as the Patches ended the first with two more goals- Steven McNamara and Brian Lochkos. The second was about pacing, the Patches didn't want to be too winded in the third so they scored only twice, seconds from Davis and McNamara. In the final frame the rope-a-dope pays off with a tired Patriot squad coasting from zone to zone, impotent shots being collected in the Patch corners for a break-out. BORING!
Ah the Milagro bottle is empty, guess it's time for bed. . .
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Keg Night, and I Wasn't There. . .
minor i
Brewzers (6-6-0) 4
Stickmen (6-3-1) 3
Mike "More" Moore is back. And, he barely survives. After a period of punching eachother in the face Joe Tomme opens the scoring in the second with a Stick lead. Brian Hamstra's line produces the first Brewzer goal- a juicy rebound buried by Steven Collyard, Hamstra ends the period himself making a tentative Brewzer lead. Tomme powers one through Moore to tie the game again but Hamstra finds Jenkins' ample five hole and the Brewzer lead in short order. Jesse Henderson picks up the Stick mantle next sending the game to overtime, things looked dark for the Brewzers when Collyard was sent to the box for tripping, but Mike Moore flexes his goalie muscles on the ensuing kill and Hamstra drives home the winner before the penalty expires. How sweet it is!
Snipers (4-5-1) 9
Silverwings (2-7-0) 2
The Snipers? 9? Is this right? The wiry Kevin Cook supplies the spark for this wildfire and before the third minute of the second period he would own every goal in the game- a hat trick. More Sniper firepower would come from Steven Collyard and Terry Redmon with a pair. Bryan Brookman ends the six goal streak with the first Silverwing goal and Sergio Castillo gets the train out of the station with their second. They quickly lose steam and the Sniper control the third with a goal from Sean Beeman and more from Collyard and Cook.
The anti-keg (or is it the "True Keg"?)
Warriors (6-5-0) 3
LSI (7-3-0) 5
Sadly this game was never as close as the score might indicate, the Imports ran the table start to eventless finish. Tony Digiovanni makes the Warriors pay for sloppy puckhandling with an unassisted LSI goal. Robert Burns executes for the two goal lead. In the second the Warriors hold back the import offense and secure the only goal on a Mike Kuntz forecheck that pays off. Matt Dever tries to nip things in the bud with an LSI goal but Derek Tillemans does his best to erase his momentum and breathe some life into the Warrior bench. The Warriors respond with complete renal failure allowing goals to Ryan Kelley and Gabe Rivera. Kuntz pads his stats in the Warriors' death throes. LSI take the trophy back home, North of the border.
MAJOR I
Shockers (7-5-0) 3
Spiders (6-5-1) 6
The Shockers continue to crater in the last few weeks of their schedule, they step off the ledge at the drop of the puck. Bill Wessell gives the initial Spider push but things are kept in check with a Scott McMacken goal for the Shockers. The Shockers create a mirage of a lead at the beginning of the second when Wil Dobson manages to put in a puck with a man advantage. The Spiders roar back with goals from Mike Ginnard and another from Wessell, when Ginnard scored his second the Shockers lost all hope. The Shockers had two more power play opportunities but they sit helpless as the Spiders add goals from Andrew Patti and Carina Manalo. In the end the Shockers supply a half-arsed effort with their third goal coming from McMacken.
Blue Devils I (3-8-1) 1
Patriots (6-5-1) 9
Two major factors in this game: Pats forward Aaron Smith, and BDI goalie Casey Jenkins. In the first six minutes of the first period Smith already had a hat trick and Les York got one for himself mixed in there. Somehow Phil Pratt sneaks one into the Pat's net for the only BDI goal of the game. The Patriots finish the opening frame with a goal from David Purkiss and one from Pete Fulgham, scored no doubt from the right. . . Smith claims his fourth in the opening of the second and center Butch Hutchinson follows with the eighth Pat goal. Fulgham gets his second before the second intermission. The third was in run time, so the Devils ran to the locker room. Jenkins has a difficult night in the BDI net facing only twenty-nine shots, allowing NINE goals- it reminds me of some games with the Puck Hoggs. It is incredible that this once historic grudge match-up passes without a penalty, in a blow-out no less. How far we've come!
The Keg Match:
Smashed Pumpkins (9-1-0) 6
Soul Patch (7-3-0) 5
The Patches make their return to the Keg game, reminding many of the Buffalo Bills. . . A tight first period cracks open with a shot from Chis Gallagher and soon the Pumpkins were up by two with a Robert Burns shorty. That penalty turns into a wash when the Patches finally score their first goal of the game, courtesy of Rich Weller. The Pumpkins feel the Halloween spirit and Cody Woodward makes the most of the Pumpkin power play. The Patches lash back in the third with a goal from Sergio Castillo and tie the game before the second minute with John Shannon's stick. Woodward breaks the tie briefly and Weller levels the field again. Gabe Rivera fights through the Patch defense that had frustrated him all night to deliver the Pumpkin lead, Burns adds a power play goal. Brad Aho brings the Patches within one goal of their prize with a minute and a half to play but Gallagher demands his tenth ring and the team collapses to the goal mouth leaving not an inch exposed, the Patches fall short yet again.
Brewzers (6-6-0) 4
Stickmen (6-3-1) 3
Mike "More" Moore is back. And, he barely survives. After a period of punching eachother in the face Joe Tomme opens the scoring in the second with a Stick lead. Brian Hamstra's line produces the first Brewzer goal- a juicy rebound buried by Steven Collyard, Hamstra ends the period himself making a tentative Brewzer lead. Tomme powers one through Moore to tie the game again but Hamstra finds Jenkins' ample five hole and the Brewzer lead in short order. Jesse Henderson picks up the Stick mantle next sending the game to overtime, things looked dark for the Brewzers when Collyard was sent to the box for tripping, but Mike Moore flexes his goalie muscles on the ensuing kill and Hamstra drives home the winner before the penalty expires. How sweet it is!
Snipers (4-5-1) 9
Silverwings (2-7-0) 2
The Snipers? 9? Is this right? The wiry Kevin Cook supplies the spark for this wildfire and before the third minute of the second period he would own every goal in the game- a hat trick. More Sniper firepower would come from Steven Collyard and Terry Redmon with a pair. Bryan Brookman ends the six goal streak with the first Silverwing goal and Sergio Castillo gets the train out of the station with their second. They quickly lose steam and the Sniper control the third with a goal from Sean Beeman and more from Collyard and Cook.
The anti-keg (or is it the "True Keg"?)
Warriors (6-5-0) 3
LSI (7-3-0) 5
Sadly this game was never as close as the score might indicate, the Imports ran the table start to eventless finish. Tony Digiovanni makes the Warriors pay for sloppy puckhandling with an unassisted LSI goal. Robert Burns executes for the two goal lead. In the second the Warriors hold back the import offense and secure the only goal on a Mike Kuntz forecheck that pays off. Matt Dever tries to nip things in the bud with an LSI goal but Derek Tillemans does his best to erase his momentum and breathe some life into the Warrior bench. The Warriors respond with complete renal failure allowing goals to Ryan Kelley and Gabe Rivera. Kuntz pads his stats in the Warriors' death throes. LSI take the trophy back home, North of the border.
MAJOR I
Shockers (7-5-0) 3
Spiders (6-5-1) 6
The Shockers continue to crater in the last few weeks of their schedule, they step off the ledge at the drop of the puck. Bill Wessell gives the initial Spider push but things are kept in check with a Scott McMacken goal for the Shockers. The Shockers create a mirage of a lead at the beginning of the second when Wil Dobson manages to put in a puck with a man advantage. The Spiders roar back with goals from Mike Ginnard and another from Wessell, when Ginnard scored his second the Shockers lost all hope. The Shockers had two more power play opportunities but they sit helpless as the Spiders add goals from Andrew Patti and Carina Manalo. In the end the Shockers supply a half-arsed effort with their third goal coming from McMacken.
Blue Devils I (3-8-1) 1
Patriots (6-5-1) 9
Two major factors in this game: Pats forward Aaron Smith, and BDI goalie Casey Jenkins. In the first six minutes of the first period Smith already had a hat trick and Les York got one for himself mixed in there. Somehow Phil Pratt sneaks one into the Pat's net for the only BDI goal of the game. The Patriots finish the opening frame with a goal from David Purkiss and one from Pete Fulgham, scored no doubt from the right. . . Smith claims his fourth in the opening of the second and center Butch Hutchinson follows with the eighth Pat goal. Fulgham gets his second before the second intermission. The third was in run time, so the Devils ran to the locker room. Jenkins has a difficult night in the BDI net facing only twenty-nine shots, allowing NINE goals- it reminds me of some games with the Puck Hoggs. It is incredible that this once historic grudge match-up passes without a penalty, in a blow-out no less. How far we've come!
The Keg Match:
Smashed Pumpkins (9-1-0) 6
Soul Patch (7-3-0) 5
The Patches make their return to the Keg game, reminding many of the Buffalo Bills. . . A tight first period cracks open with a shot from Chis Gallagher and soon the Pumpkins were up by two with a Robert Burns shorty. That penalty turns into a wash when the Patches finally score their first goal of the game, courtesy of Rich Weller. The Pumpkins feel the Halloween spirit and Cody Woodward makes the most of the Pumpkin power play. The Patches lash back in the third with a goal from Sergio Castillo and tie the game before the second minute with John Shannon's stick. Woodward breaks the tie briefly and Weller levels the field again. Gabe Rivera fights through the Patch defense that had frustrated him all night to deliver the Pumpkin lead, Burns adds a power play goal. Brad Aho brings the Patches within one goal of their prize with a minute and a half to play but Gallagher demands his tenth ring and the team collapses to the goal mouth leaving not an inch exposed, the Patches fall short yet again.
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