My December Swoon

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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.

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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.