This ought to be a quick write-up, Pointstreak missed every game this week. Since I ain't that smart, working from memory will take very little time.
But first, I want to thank everyone who signed my Phil Talley picture. With a notice to his Mom, I will be bringing it out to next week's game to make sure that everyone has an opportunity to send their wishes to his family. It will likely be on the pool table in the crossbar from start to finish of the night.
Whalers _, Hitmen _
I saw the conclusion of this game but I do not remember the score. Both teams looked strong, to quite strong. I think that the Whalers skated away with a one point victory. Plenty of new faces on the rink, all around.
Puckers _, DFW Titans _
What an amazing game! Back and forth through three periods of non-stop Full-Throttle® Hockey. The Titans constructed countless offensive rushes, only to see most of them dismantled by the always poised Donaghue. The Puckers were continually counter punching, but the Titans were able to slip most of them, but not without the penalties piling up. Too bad I didn't see any of it. So up your ziggy with a wawa brush!
Patriots _, Privateers _
I know that the score wasn't very close at the end but it was right up until the third period's closing minutes. Joel's frustration was palpable as the Pat's on all fronts impeded his every action. And, if that were not enough, the Patriots were scoring with increasing frequency. His best effort at the end of the second found nothing but the cuff of Ellis' trapper. Later he does get an assist and the 'Teers erupted on the bench, but it was too little too late.
Stickmen _, Silverwings _
I am sure that the Sticks won this one, from what I hear the Wings are struggling to even field a team. David Blubaugh handles the entire game to make-up for his ditching of the team in the past play-offs. Troy Ramsey, of the Silverwings, was completely disheartened by what was no doubt the worst loss of the session to date and sought refuge in the parking lot. He and his captain, Bryan Brookman, were discussing how to leave town without anyone noticing.
Blue Devils _, Brewzers _
The Devils had to make do with Ellis in net for the first half of the game while Blubaugh fulfilled his obligations. And the bell was answered, by George. All of the Brewzers best efforts were thwarted until the late stages of the game (in yo' face Blubaugh!) even Nidal sees his sure thing goal go over top of the three man pile-up sliding into the net and careen off of Ellis' blocker into the glass. The crowd leapt to its feet and Ellis took a bow. Some other stuff happened and the Devils won the game.
Iceholes _, Grave Diggers _
The Diggers win the first face-off, make a couple of passes and shoot, taking the lead with only twelve seconds ticking-off the clock. If only the game had ended there. The Holes tie it up in the second on a break-away then in the final second Joe throws a slapshot from just inside the blueline that goes off the blocker and arcs over the Goalie and into the net, horn blows, third period . . . The Diggers tried to play aggressive but ended up surrendering the puck to several odd-man rushes, gaining few realistic scoring chances, and no scores at all. The Holes get one late and the Diggers are left to contemplate their future.
Komets _, Snipers _
Matt Walker's debut as starting goalie for the Snipers ends in tragedy (I guess, I didn't see a minute of it) but it wasn't all smiles on the Komet's bench as this was the last game for charter Komet member and former coordinator, Bruce Frankel. At least he goes out on top, there was plenty of beer flowing at the after party. Good luck in Cali, Bruce.
Chiefs _, Moose _
I watched the first period from the bench, and when I left the Chiefs were winning, it's just the Moose though, let's not think we've found some kind of panacea. Next week should be a very even match when they face the Titans. Aaaah, remember the Titans? Whatever.
Seen any good movies lately?
I hate you, POINTSTREAK!
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