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Stickmen vs Ice Holes 6:30pm (Gold Rink) ConsulationRound (gold division)
If the Ice Holes can score, they will win, its that simple. Hockey Lord Chris Skupien may arrive for this one. Stickmen need goonery from Ken Halford and a good game from Jesse Henderson to win the day.
Prediction: Ice Holes 2-1 win

***Mayhem vs Stingers 7:30 (Green Rink) Gold DivisionChampionship
From head Coach Bobby Sirkis from his midweek press conference, " All those who love America should watch tonight, as we are continuing the war on terror against Islam and his followers."
Rumors have it that the Stingers will be skating Jason "Islam" Isham at forward to combat John "Jihad" Pinnard. Sirikis would later add, "Am I scared about islam?? Hell no. I am gonna have naked women riding swine passing out bags of nuts. The naked women alone should be enough to make him want to gouge out his eyes. Total eclipse…..i am working on a deal with Mc Donalds to make our helmets look and smell like big macs. And just in case Olson is reffing the game, an apparent conflict of interest due to the man love between him and islam, we will have 3 15 yr old cheerleaders to work the penalty boxes. And who is Josh Briscoe?"
Jason Isham had this to say about the game, "Sirkis needs to take notes on how I skate, shoot, and play overall. It would really help his game. Allah Akbar"
Josh Briscoe wasnt silent either about this game, "We are going to play to win, we are going to throw everything we have at Mayhem, with me, Isham and Nickerson, no one can stop us." This will be an epic battle, probably one of the best championships ever. Mayhem has overall better skaters, but The Stingers have better superstars.
Prediction: Stingers 4-3

Borrachos vs Warriors 7:45pm (Gold Rink) Consulation Round (gold division)
Penalties should abound in this one, and hopefully there will be an all our bench clearing brawl. Then we'll all go drink upstairs, just as thor desires it. Stuckemans should combine for 4 goals, while Eric Johnson and Dallas Lehr should get a couple.
Prediction: Borrachos 4-2

***Komets vs Blue Devils 8:45pm (Green Rink) Silver Division Championship
This intense rivalry reaches its pinnacle tonight as all the cards will be placed on the table. Blue Devils had a surge to break their slump as they crushed the Puckers last week. Blue Devils will throw Mark Cameron, Chris Zolle, David Ogle against a stingy Komets Defense. The Komets have Chris Gallagher, Nate Hodges, Alex Atkins along with underated weapons in Sergio Castillo and Sean Keirr (Both of who have been on fire as of late). Todd Smith thugging will be abounding and Ray Workman has promised to lay out a certain member of the Komets. An epic Battle awaits...
Prediction: Komets 4-3

Fugaweez vs Brewzers 9pm (Gold Rink) Silver Division 3rd Place Game
The Fugaweez are red hot and where a point or so back of playing for the keg. Shamefull that they can't. Mark Gragg, Matt Osbourne will carry this team to victory. Brewzers need a good game from Jamil Jabri to get the upset. WHO DAT!
Prediction: Fugaweez 5-2


Patriots vs Spiders 10pm (Green Rink) Gold Division 3rd Place Game
Jeff Vaughan was found today in a taquileria in San Pacos, Texas drunk and crying saying, "Patriots suck, we're finished. There is no God!" Indeed it was a disappointing season for the Patriots who had higher expectations this season. The same goes for the Spiders who also held first place for a good majority of the season. Question is which team will play for pride and Sparta? The holy Trinity of Defense may make its final appearence tonight. Fisticuffs are rumored to be occuring in this one.
Prediction: Patriots 4-3 win

Shockers vs Leftovers 10:15 (Gold Rink) SilverDivision 8 vs 9 game.
These teams actualy had epic battles last week as the leftovers were able to get their first win of the season. The winner of this game will play the spiders platinum team later on tonight.
Prediction: Shockers 4-2

Puckers vs Snipers 11:15 pm (Green Rink) SilverDivision 5th Place Game
Two teams that deserved much better fate (and a much better time slot) will battle in an almost meaningless game. Puckers had torn up the silver division after their first game loss to the spiders, only to fall to the Blue Devils in a must win game. Snipers also did well this season, but couldnt win the big games when needed. Puckers should chip it up a little tonight, but the snipers are equaly up to the challenge.
Prediction: Puckers 3-1

Spiders Plat vs Winner of Shockers/Leftovers game11:30pm (Gold Rink) Silver Division 7th Place game.
Spiders should win this game, regardless of who they play. Whitney Freeman should have at least two goals.
Predicion: Spiders Plat 4 whoeverelse 1

I Leauge. Week 8 Recap

3 Stars

1. Josh Briscoe- Stingers: 1 Goal/1 Assists (GWG). 3-1 Stingers win a huge playoff against the pats.

2. Todd Smith- Blue Devils: 3 Penalties, thuggery, and game ejection rally the Blue Devils to 6-3 win.

3. Matt Osbourne- Fugaweez: 2 Goals, Assist. Runs over what was thought to be a strong Komets Defense.

Goalie of the week: David Blubaugh: Stingers. 26 Saves on 27 Shots. Stingers 3-1 win.Total Eclipse would be proud.

Stingers 3 Patriots 1

In what was a very hyped up game, the playoff destinies of both team lay in the balance. However the Stingers had Hockey messiah Josh Briscoe, who arrived back in town from the Holy Land late Saturday afternoon. (we are not kidding, the dude was in London on Saturday morning). The Stingers would go up 2-0 on a Mike Best Goal and a Josh Briscoe goal. Patriots would rally in the third on a wicked Jeff Vaughan puppy slaying wrist shot. Patriots turned the heat up in period throwing 13 of their 27 shot at David Blubaugh who was solid in net. Tom Candalino scored to bury the dagger in the Patriots on a one timer from the blue line. After being checked repeatedly in the game, but yet still scoring, Briscoe said, "I am the Hockey Messiah, don't you ever forget that). That's the last time we check the chosen one.

Blue Devils 6 Puckers 3

Todd Smith Goonery was forecasted as the make or break aspect of this game, and he performed flawlessly. Smith's abrasiveness led to his ejection in the 2nd period, but the Blue Devils rallied around this and secured their place in the championship game. Blue Devils fell behind early on a goal from "Andrew" to put the puckers up one. Blue Devils retaliation was mighty as they score six unanswered goals. "Scott"?, "Dan"?, Chris Zolle, David Loggins all scored while Mark Cameron scored twice. The Puckers had two goals from "John" and from Ryan Rintala to make the Score 6-3 Blue Devils, but too much. Blue Devils advance to the keg for a second straight season. The Komets stand in their way of Glory.

Fugaweez 5 Komets 4 (SO)

Fugaweez pull off a nice little upset with a shootout win over the keg game bound komets. Patrick Steward scores as does Glenn Engelhoffer, while Matt Osbourne scores twice. We dont have the shootout winner. Blast. The komets were matching Fugs in goal for goal almost as the great outspoken Sean Keirr scored twice as did the great Chris Gallagher. Komets will have their hands full with the blue devils next week.

Mayhem 6 Spiders 3

Mayhem absolutely abolishes the spiders in this one. The always dangerous conner brothers strike 3 times in this one (one we heard was from outside the blue line). Greg Mersberger, Ryan Smith, and Dr Karim "abdul" Jamal also scored in this bloody show of force. Spiders did try to make a game of it with two goals from Chris Gallagher and one from Andrew Patti. Spiders will take on the Patriots for 3rd place next week, while Mayhem vs Stingers will be a game for the ages.

Leftovers 3 Shockers 2

Leftovers avoid the no-win season with a nice little win over the shockers what was described by many has a thug fest. No confirmation on this though. Both team matched each other for goal in this one: Bryan Vosquil score was followed up by a "Bill" score for the Leftovers. A Jason Howell score for the shockers was then answered by an "AJ" goal midway through the 3rd. It would be AJ again who would be the hero to give the leftovers their first win of the season, as he scores with 36 seconds remaining in regulation. Good Game.

Borrachos 2 Stickmen 0

Superb goaltending by stickmen's keeper David Blubaugh kept this one from being 8-0. Jim Stuckeman scores twice, while the Borrachos denied any attempt at stickmen scoring. Checking was abundant and quite glorious, the way hockey is meant to be played. Hoorah! Speaking of checking and devastation, the Borrachos are matched up against the Warriors next week...oh joy. 

Brewzers 4 Spiders Plat 2

Brewzers almost surrendered a 2 goal lead in the thrid period, however are able to rally and deal another heart breaking loss to the Spiders. (the lack of last names on the score sheets is killing us)...Matt, Brit, Rob and illegible score for the brewzers (individual stats probably wont be taken next season), while Patti Greco and Whitney Freeman score for the spunky spiders squad. Jeff Vaughan observed this game from afar and said it was a game best watched with a flask by your side.

Warriors 2 Ice Holes 1

A defensive struggle in this one (when is any game with the ice holes not?) Warriors get two goals from Travis Lehr, both assisted by Damon Lacey. While the Ice Holes get their goal from Jason Junker. Warriors had a lead going into the third, only erased by the Ice Holes' goal. But lehr's goal with under two minutes was the savior for the warriors in this one.

(lack of creative recaps will be forgotten by next week's masterpiece for preview/recap for playoffs)

I league Playoffs...

Thus the scheduel for this weekend is thus...

Stickmen vs Ice Holes 6:30pm (Gold Rink) Consulation
Round (gold division)

***Mayhem vs Stingers 7:30 (Green Rink) Gold Division
Championship

Borrachos vs Warriors 7:45pm (Gold Rink) Consulation
Round (gold division)

***Komets vs Blue Devils 8:45pm (Green Rink) Silver
Division Championship

Fugaweez vs Brewzers 9pm (Gold Rink) Silver Division
3rd Place Game

Patriots vs Spiders 10pm (Green Rink) Gold Division
3rd Place Game

Shockers vs Leftovers 10:15 (Gold Rink) Silver
Division 8 vs 9 game.

Puckers vs Snipers 11:15 pm (Green Rink) Silver
Division 5th Place Game

Spiders Plat vs Winner of Shockers/Leftovers game
11:30pm (Gold Rink) Silver Division 7th Place game.

Note...Gold and Silver Keg games may be flipped. Will learn more from Yockey tomorrow.

(also a typo on the shockers w-l-ot stat. No effects on the standings.)

to read how this weekend went down, be back tomorrow....evening.