This weekend is the last regular season game, but I don't have a whole lot of offerings for award nominees. I will be issuing my unbiased list of winners in the Monday re-cap. If you know of an outstanding rookie, someone with a lot of heart, or any of the more subjective categories mentioned in my previous post, let me hear from you. My deadline is half-past sometime on Sunday.
Hears how I see it shaking down this weekend:
Pats 3, Spiders 1
Warriors 3, Komets 2
Puckers 2, Brewzers 1
Sticks 2, ATM 1
Diggers 12, Holes 0
Blue Devils 4, Snipers 0
So, congratulations to the Stickmen in advance on their perfect (regular) season. They have far surpassed anyone's expectations.
The Gravediggers just miss their perfect session by demolishing the Iceholes in the last game. With a little more time, this team will be ready to compete at this level.
Spiders... try: CTRL, ALT, DEL. This team started so strong there was really only one way to go. Don't hang your head though, it's a new session after this weekend.
If anyone could use a fresh start, it's the Brewzers. Jabri and company have a great team to hang with, or hang a few goals on. Surely the trend is nearing a turn.
ATM, Warriors, these squads may have a lot of talent. but maybe not enough for two teams. It will be strange if they play each other in the Keg game. Look for one of these teams to disband in the off-season.
The once (near) great Komets look to be building on something. If team Mini ever materializes they are going to be in a bad way, but how many losers are there driving mini's? Seriously, this team shows flashes of greatness on a regular basis. Focus, Daniel-son, show me... wax on, wax off
With amazing performances from their rookies, the Patriots are poised to take the league by storm. The team is gelling, and I don't mind taking a little of the credit for the developing chemistry.
With a probable goaltending change the Puckers may be slip-sliding away. Patrick Donaghue was the glue that held this team together, Casey J. is better at pulling things apart. You have my e-mail...
Iceholes are having a lot of question marks showing up in there game also. Once heavy on goaltending and defense, now without much of an identity at all. Who can say what's on the horizon?
A team without an identity... the Blue Devils? The installation of DeBaro seems unlikely to be stabilizing. More offense is going to be required to keep Jim on the level. Is there leading scorer going to stick it out with Dad or move on?
The Snipers are not the worst team in the league... um... Hey, Murphee is back, and he is married now. Athletes are always noted for better play once they tie the knot, right? I <3 U.
bcIII
Friday, March 21, 2008
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Easter Hockey
We acknowledge the concept is a bit odd: Pickup hockey on Easter Morning. What better way to celebrate the glorious resurrection than with a little game of shinny?
Come join us from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. this Sunday at Nytex Sports Centre in North Richland Hills. We expect two goalies and a decent crowd.
What, you have something better to do? Skip the egg hunt and go to late Mass.
BC
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Chess Openings and the World Economy
Ben Bernanke must be a playa. The recent moves made by the fed are certainly remininscent of a queen's pawn game. So long as the Chinese are not ready with a king's rook counter-gambit. Bernanke may not be Greenspan but perhaps...
Fine.
With Zubov being nominated for the Masterton perhaps it is time to review our little league and see who the nominees might be.
Art Ross Trophy (top point scorer)-
leaders right now:
Bryan Brookman 10 points
Travis Lehr 9 points
Eric Johnson 8 points
Dustin Nation 8 points
Geoffrey Goodson 8 points
Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy (perseverance and sportsmanship)-
My nominee:
Patrick Donaghue, playing through rotator cuff issues
feel free to put up yours
Calder Memorial Trophy (rookie of the year)-
my nominee:
Troy Ramsey of the Patriots
feel free to put up yours
Frank J. Selke Trophy (top defensive forward)-
my faves:
Butch Hutchison
Lynn Kresta
and yours?
Hart Memorial Trophy (MVP)-
my nominee:
Geoffrey Goodson
Who do you think?
Jack Adams Award (coach of the year)-
Al Zaragosa for me
what about you?
James Norris Memorial Trophy (best defensman)-
I would choose:
Ryan Smith or
Dan Grimes or
Jon Hale or
Les York or
that guy on the Snipers that I don't know, with the fu manchu, I think?
I really appreciate my defensemen(women), all of you. Yes, Karen, even you.
Lady Byng Memorial Trophy (sportsmanship with high level of play)-
I guess it's...
Brian Brookman (no penalties)
Maurice Richard Trophy (top goal scorer)-
leaders right now:
Eric Johnson 8 goals
Travis Lehr 7 goals
Brian Brookman 6 goals
Vezina Trophy (top goalie)-
David Blubaugh .956
Jayson Jones .923 (a few less games)
William Jennings (goalie with lowest GAA)-
Phil Talley .69
David Blubaugh .84
Only one regular season game left to make an impression, so get out there and do it!
Don't be afraid to leave me your nominee, especially for the "character" awards, I have no idea of who all the rookies are so I could use some help there also.
bcIII
Fine.
With Zubov being nominated for the Masterton perhaps it is time to review our little league and see who the nominees might be.
Art Ross Trophy (top point scorer)-
leaders right now:
Bryan Brookman 10 points
Travis Lehr 9 points
Eric Johnson 8 points
Dustin Nation 8 points
Geoffrey Goodson 8 points
Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy (perseverance and sportsmanship)-
My nominee:
Patrick Donaghue, playing through rotator cuff issues
feel free to put up yours
Calder Memorial Trophy (rookie of the year)-
my nominee:
Troy Ramsey of the Patriots
feel free to put up yours
Frank J. Selke Trophy (top defensive forward)-
my faves:
Butch Hutchison
Lynn Kresta
and yours?
Hart Memorial Trophy (MVP)-
my nominee:
Geoffrey Goodson
Who do you think?
Jack Adams Award (coach of the year)-
Al Zaragosa for me
what about you?
James Norris Memorial Trophy (best defensman)-
I would choose:
Ryan Smith or
Dan Grimes or
Jon Hale or
Les York or
that guy on the Snipers that I don't know, with the fu manchu, I think?
I really appreciate my defensemen(women), all of you. Yes, Karen, even you.
Lady Byng Memorial Trophy (sportsmanship with high level of play)-
I guess it's...
Brian Brookman (no penalties)
Maurice Richard Trophy (top goal scorer)-
leaders right now:
Eric Johnson 8 goals
Travis Lehr 7 goals
Brian Brookman 6 goals
Vezina Trophy (top goalie)-
David Blubaugh .956
Jayson Jones .923 (a few less games)
William Jennings (goalie with lowest GAA)-
Phil Talley .69
David Blubaugh .84
Only one regular season game left to make an impression, so get out there and do it!
Don't be afraid to leave me your nominee, especially for the "character" awards, I have no idea of who all the rookies are so I could use some help there also.
bcIII
Sunday, March 16, 2008
1,2,3... Week Eight Recap
More upsets, birthday good will, pursuits of perfection. So much drama.
Players of the week:
Kent Gordon 2 goals, 1 assist
Geoffrey Goodson 2 assists
Scottie Baldree 2 assists
Goalie of the week:
It gives me much pleasure to announce, Jon Ellis with a shut-out victory on 34 shots.
Snipers 2, Brewzers 0
Sarah Buckner, coordinator for the Snipers, was in an auto accident and did not make the game. I understand she is okay. Mike Moore, Brewzer goalie, called in sick. Best of wishes to both of them, hope to see you back on the ice soon. The Snipers had one night left without their starting netminder Nick Murphee (still on the honeymoon) and fill-in goalie Jon Ellis finally puts out a decent performance. The Snipers were having a very difficult night pulling any offense together, finding themselves out shot 13 to 1 at the end of the first (not a ratio, actual shot total). Near the midpoint of the game Chris Hale (Ahem...) lifts the load entirely onto Ellis' shoulders with his unassisted goal. The Brewzers, to a man (or woman) threw everything they had at the limping Snipes, especially back-up goalie Phil Garlow. Never loosening his grip, Garlow would make sure that the Snipers would beat him with nothing less than a shut-out. Jon Ellis keeps up his end, despite the ardent efforts of Jamil "crash" Al Jabri (Ellis must have been saving up). By the time the Brewzers left the ice, giving up an empty netter, they had tallied 34 shots but not a one of them can find the back of the net.
Puckers 3, Iceholes 2
Another upset in a session filled with so many, Jason Jones chooses to play outside the net, a decision he regrets? The Puckers netminder continues with the same sort of play we have all come to expect, with the help of an incredible shooting spree (eleven whole shots) they manage to outscore the formerly defensively unmatched Iceholes. A slow start to a clean game, the Puckers are first to make it on the board after more than nine minutes. Kent Gordon, unsatisfied with a secondary assist on the first goal, gets his second point and first goal early in the second only to see the cushion vanish in seconds when Donaghue allows Mark Dunning, of the Holes to steal his shut-out. Renewing the Puckers resolve with his efforts throughout the remainder of the period, Donaghue is re-granted the cushion less than a minute into the third with Gordon's second goal. But they would not be able to rest till the final buzzer. The Puckers bend but don't break, one more goal (Dembroski) is all the Holes can manage against the clutch Puckers.
Komets 3, Grave Diggers 1
The Komets pull this one out without their headcoach. They collect the first score of the game on the powerplay as a rebound pops over Ellis' (back to his old ways) head. Ellis tries to hold his team in and does (for a while). An unbelievable bit of playmaking in the third by the Grave Digger's Randy Chappel as he draws Komet's tender Brent Bryant out on the shot then puts the pass across to the waiting Bob Sirkis. Sirkis displays the kind of veteran feat that his age would imply, and nails the onetimer. The game tied and destined for overtime is wrestled back into control by Alex Atkins, with a great against the grain, over the glove shot late in the third. The Komets then toy with the Digger's minds causing Raul Gilbreath to push an idle puck between his own goalie's legs. Who can blame him, Raul can never beat Ellis when they're in opposite jerseys. Diggers tally another moral victory, actual wins: 0.
Stickmen 3, Warriors 1
The Sticks are a machine, all the opponents line up and they all fall down. Now with eight wins they only need to defeat the Warriors (in the form of ATM) one more time to achieve a perfect record for the regular session. Utilizing their mechanical nature they score one goal in each of the periods, Blubaugh receives only one blemish on a late goal by Travis Lehr, who then retreats to the box. Apparently part of the fun tonight was for all rostered Stickmen with a name starting with an "L" get a score. Lynne Young gets her first, Larry Wade adds to his total, then Lee Miller (mercenary?) grabs the last. Plenty of penalties with the edge to the Warriors. I hope they were taking notes for next weeks match-up. Maybe it will be letter "D" then Damon Flores and Dave Blubaugh will have to score all the goals.
Army of the Twelve Monkeys 2, Spiders 1
The Spiders are fading fast. The Monkeys need to shoot 35 times to come up with the two goals needed to win. No problem. Pat Gallagher is beaten by ATM in the first at the hands of Craig Newland, and the second by Eric Johnson. The Spiders kill off a penalty at the start of the third and then Kris Navarro scores a goal, leaving nine minutes to equal the Monkeys. Momentum swings and then slowly peters off, a penalty for each team late and no more scoring, ATM wins. The Monkeys appear to be tooling up for the playoffs, knocking-off the pretender Spiders, feeling-out the Stickmen. A change in their m.o. also: early goals. It has been awhile since a Monkey game wasn't decided by a late goal on their behalf. Next week will be the barometer, an instant classic no doubt.
Patriots W, Blue Bevils Forfiet
The Blue Devils grant Les York's Birthday wish and give him the night off and a win. A few Pats did have to show up to formally collect the win and in the ensuing grab-ass, Ellis shoots a puck directly into Mel's rib cage. I guess she earned this win after all, sorry Mel...
bcIII
Players of the week:
Kent Gordon 2 goals, 1 assist
Geoffrey Goodson 2 assists
Scottie Baldree 2 assists
Goalie of the week:
It gives me much pleasure to announce, Jon Ellis with a shut-out victory on 34 shots.
Snipers 2, Brewzers 0
Sarah Buckner, coordinator for the Snipers, was in an auto accident and did not make the game. I understand she is okay. Mike Moore, Brewzer goalie, called in sick. Best of wishes to both of them, hope to see you back on the ice soon. The Snipers had one night left without their starting netminder Nick Murphee (still on the honeymoon) and fill-in goalie Jon Ellis finally puts out a decent performance. The Snipers were having a very difficult night pulling any offense together, finding themselves out shot 13 to 1 at the end of the first (not a ratio, actual shot total). Near the midpoint of the game Chris Hale (Ahem...) lifts the load entirely onto Ellis' shoulders with his unassisted goal. The Brewzers, to a man (or woman) threw everything they had at the limping Snipes, especially back-up goalie Phil Garlow. Never loosening his grip, Garlow would make sure that the Snipers would beat him with nothing less than a shut-out. Jon Ellis keeps up his end, despite the ardent efforts of Jamil "crash" Al Jabri (Ellis must have been saving up). By the time the Brewzers left the ice, giving up an empty netter, they had tallied 34 shots but not a one of them can find the back of the net.
Puckers 3, Iceholes 2
Another upset in a session filled with so many, Jason Jones chooses to play outside the net, a decision he regrets? The Puckers netminder continues with the same sort of play we have all come to expect, with the help of an incredible shooting spree (eleven whole shots) they manage to outscore the formerly defensively unmatched Iceholes. A slow start to a clean game, the Puckers are first to make it on the board after more than nine minutes. Kent Gordon, unsatisfied with a secondary assist on the first goal, gets his second point and first goal early in the second only to see the cushion vanish in seconds when Donaghue allows Mark Dunning, of the Holes to steal his shut-out. Renewing the Puckers resolve with his efforts throughout the remainder of the period, Donaghue is re-granted the cushion less than a minute into the third with Gordon's second goal. But they would not be able to rest till the final buzzer. The Puckers bend but don't break, one more goal (Dembroski) is all the Holes can manage against the clutch Puckers.
Komets 3, Grave Diggers 1
The Komets pull this one out without their headcoach. They collect the first score of the game on the powerplay as a rebound pops over Ellis' (back to his old ways) head. Ellis tries to hold his team in and does (for a while). An unbelievable bit of playmaking in the third by the Grave Digger's Randy Chappel as he draws Komet's tender Brent Bryant out on the shot then puts the pass across to the waiting Bob Sirkis. Sirkis displays the kind of veteran feat that his age would imply, and nails the onetimer. The game tied and destined for overtime is wrestled back into control by Alex Atkins, with a great against the grain, over the glove shot late in the third. The Komets then toy with the Digger's minds causing Raul Gilbreath to push an idle puck between his own goalie's legs. Who can blame him, Raul can never beat Ellis when they're in opposite jerseys. Diggers tally another moral victory, actual wins: 0.
Stickmen 3, Warriors 1
The Sticks are a machine, all the opponents line up and they all fall down. Now with eight wins they only need to defeat the Warriors (in the form of ATM) one more time to achieve a perfect record for the regular session. Utilizing their mechanical nature they score one goal in each of the periods, Blubaugh receives only one blemish on a late goal by Travis Lehr, who then retreats to the box. Apparently part of the fun tonight was for all rostered Stickmen with a name starting with an "L" get a score. Lynne Young gets her first, Larry Wade adds to his total, then Lee Miller (mercenary?) grabs the last. Plenty of penalties with the edge to the Warriors. I hope they were taking notes for next weeks match-up. Maybe it will be letter "D" then Damon Flores and Dave Blubaugh will have to score all the goals.
Army of the Twelve Monkeys 2, Spiders 1
The Spiders are fading fast. The Monkeys need to shoot 35 times to come up with the two goals needed to win. No problem. Pat Gallagher is beaten by ATM in the first at the hands of Craig Newland, and the second by Eric Johnson. The Spiders kill off a penalty at the start of the third and then Kris Navarro scores a goal, leaving nine minutes to equal the Monkeys. Momentum swings and then slowly peters off, a penalty for each team late and no more scoring, ATM wins. The Monkeys appear to be tooling up for the playoffs, knocking-off the pretender Spiders, feeling-out the Stickmen. A change in their m.o. also: early goals. It has been awhile since a Monkey game wasn't decided by a late goal on their behalf. Next week will be the barometer, an instant classic no doubt.
Patriots W, Blue Bevils Forfiet
The Blue Devils grant Les York's Birthday wish and give him the night off and a win. A few Pats did have to show up to formally collect the win and in the ensuing grab-ass, Ellis shoots a puck directly into Mel's rib cage. I guess she earned this win after all, sorry Mel...
bcIII
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