NYTEX open house

Someone on the Brahmas' fan board took lots of pictures Saturday, when the reborn facility hosted the moms and dads of prospective Junior Brahmas at an open house.

They offer the first glimpse of what the place is looking like. And, they show lots of familiar faces from Euless (at least three I-league coaches, and, hey, I think my neighbor is involved!) who apparently have signed on with the new operation.

For a sampling,

Click here.

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One begins to realize the changes in store for Euless adult hockey as competition really sets in.

No Ice Yet In NRH

Today was the day Pond Hockey was to have started at The Rink Formerly Known As Blue Line.

Alas, 'twas not to be.

I stopped by the rink to see what was up and chatted with new owner Frank Trazzera. He was out back with several workers who looked to be tinkering with plumbing, moving trash and inspecting rails. Frank tells me there will be ice in "about a week." That's good, because I'm tired of driving to Duncanville for pickup. (Aside: The Parks has pickup today at 6:30 p.m.)

Jennifer (Mrs. Knute) Anderson emailed this week to update that Pond Hockey now starts June 17. In short, it's 12:15-1:30 p.m. on Sundays. Cost for the season is $189. Dates: 6/17, 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26. See previous post for details on the concept. Contact her for more info: jenknute@sbcglobal.net

In other news, Trazzera says 10 I-league teams have committed to playing at the rink we have seen referred to as North Richland Ice Complex and NYTEX Sports Centre. (Love the fancy spelling for center.) Let's hope they come up with something more imaginative.

He says watch the Brahmas' web site for more details.

BC

I league: Week 4 Preview

Hope everyone had a pretty good memorial day, but now its time to kill off the bratwerst, burgers and beer. We are in the home stretch pretty much with 5 games to go. Time for teams to make a step up or go in a corner and hide.

6:30pm Gold: Shockers vs Snipers
Not much is know about the shockers team, we never know what free agents will be signed week to week. Snipers (ie Stickmen’s farm team) will hope to continue their winning ways. Someone check Ken Halford bag for bootleg movies.

7:30pm Green: Warriors vs Stickmen
Stickmen haven’t scored a goal yet this season, while the Warriors would love to continue that trend. For the warriors its must win game to try and stay in the hunt for one of the top four spots. Rumor has it that several members of this squad are floating around in the Caribbean still.

7:45pm Gold: Komets vs Platinum Spiders
The Spiders will try and pull the upset here against a solid Komets squad trying to make it back to back wins. When these teams met in the Duncanville Tournament in December, the Spiders absolutely destroyed them. Mike Gallagher is in the running for the Selke award this season with his conquering backchecking skills.

8:45pm Green: Patriots vs Stingers
Huge game for the Patriots, as they are coming off their 7-0 win against the Stickmen. Last time these two teams met, in a scrimmage no less, there were fisticuffs…last time they met in a game, there was blood and fisticuffs. And they say that I league has no rivalries. This game will be lacking Josh Briscoe who is in the Mountains of Tibet meditating. Patriots’ Daniel “Scoreboard” Barr will try to add to his stats, but Jason Isham and Stingers new top tier defenseman Jon Nickerson will certainly give the Stingers firepower.

9pm: Gold: Blue Devils vs Brewzers
Battle of two of the Top teams in the Silver will transpire here. Blue Devils took a tough shootout loss a couple of weeks ago, but still remain atop the standings. Brewzers no doubt will be ready to throw Jamil Jabri at the Evil Empire. Jeff Vaughan says slap a grandma and watch this game.

10pm: Green: Mayhem vs Ice Holes
The only loss Mayhem took last season was a 1-0 loss to the Ice Holes. Revenge has to be on their minds. Head Coach Bobby Sirkis has been working his team over time during this break with workout routines that would make Ken Hitchcock cringe. From Sirkis about the game, “We have just spotted the Ice Holes 5 goals, that should be gone in the first two minutes”.

10:15pm Gold: Leftovers vs Puckers
Again, we ask, which puckers team will show up for this one? It will no doubt be a tough challenge for a spunky leftovers squad trying to get its first win of the season.

11:15pm Green: Borrachos vs Spiders
Spiders will try and make it 4-0 on the season, but will have to do it against one of the highest scoring threats in the league. Borrachos are still licking their wounds from the Mayhem Massacre of a couple weeks ago. Spiders are a beatable team, however are solid all the way around. The headline of this match up might be Jim Stuckeman vs Chris Gallagher. But Sharma vs Hodges is said to be attracting the boys from Hockey Night in Canada.


what would it take to get an "olson Miked-up" feature.....

I League: week 3

So as the Olson craze continues to heat up (rumor has it there is an Olson 3:16 shirt floating around), week 3 took place. For the most part, it was either really close finishes or complete massacres…..

3 Stars
1. Chris Conner-Mayhem: 4 goals, 1 assist (GWG, 2 Shorthanded goals). Mayhem 9-1 win.
2. John Newell-Patriots: 3 Goals (GWG). Patriots 7-0 win
3. Josh Briscoe-Stingers: 2 Goals, 1 assist (GWG) Stingers 3-2 win.

Honorable Mention: Chris Gallagher-Komets: 2 Goals (GWG), Komets 5-3 win.

Goalie of the week:
Tony Sadde-Puckers: 19 saves on 20 shots. Puckers 3-1 win.


Mayhem 9 Borrachos 1
Mayhem continues their obliteration of the Gold Division, this time with a crushing 9-1 win over borrachos. Mayhem scored three short handed goals in this one: wow. Scorers for Soviet Mayhem included Chis Conner who had probably one of the best games of his career with 4 goals and an assist while Greg Mersberger, Trevor Litchy, Robert Gullinese, and Dr. Karim Jamal all found the back of the net. Borrachos were’t without chances, but only a Jim Stuckeman goal from Kent “Doc” Taub beat Mayhem goalie Chris Duran. After being shut out in their first game, Mayhem have outscored their opponents by a combined score of 15-3.

Stingers 3 Ice Holes 2
Once again Josh Briscoe leads the stingers team to glorious victory as they improve to 2-0-1 on the season. Briscoe scores twice, one of which was the game winner, plus a helper as he continues his mastering of I League. Ice holes made a game out of this when Steve Junker scored twice for the Ice Holes, but no more. Ronald Widmann had two helpers while Jason “I Wish I was Bobby Sirkis” Isham also had an assist. In his postgame interview, Briscoe said, “I’m the greatest, I feel invincible and nothing can stop me.”

Spiders Gold 3 Warriors 1
Spiders improve to 3-0 this season to remain atop the Gold Division with a hard fought 3-1 win. After a scoreless first period, Rahul “Don’t Squeez the” Sharma scores on a sick wrister for a Spiders lead early in the second. Warriors answer right back from Dallas “T.O.” Lehr for he third goal of the season to tie the game at 1-1. Chris Gallagher scores for the spiders with under a minute in the period for a 2-1 spiders lead. An empty Net goal (we assume) was put in by Kris Navarro put the game away with almost no time left in the 3rd. Great game.

Patriots 7 Stickmen 0
The textbook example of domination occurred in this game, not only offensively, but also defensivly for the Pats, who get their second shutout of the season. After the first period alone, the shot total was 15-0 in favor of the patriots. Patriots scored three in the first; two coming from John Newell and one from Butch Hutchinson. The second and third periods were more of the same as Newell adds one more for the hat trick, while Hutchinson, Brian Brookman, and Daniel Barr also light the lamp. The Stickmen had no defense whatsoever as the pats unleashed 38 shots on net, as the score would have been far worse if not for some sick saves by their goalie David Blubaugh. On the other side, Pats goalie Jesse Gonzales was caught building snow castles as he only faces 4 shots all night. Stickmen still haven’t scored a goal this season, while the Pats have never looked better. Michigan defeated Ohio State in this one.

Puckers 3 Brewzers 1
Brewzers finally drop their first of the season, as the Puckers have found their groove, winning back to back games. Brewzers got the first goal from Brian Flaschbarch off a Dave Runyon assist 30 seconds into the game. Puckers got the equalizer with one second left in the period on a Guy Riggs goal. Puckers then added two more, one from Ken Luchenhoff and from Ryan Rintala. Jennifer Leonard blames Jeff Vaughan Voodoo for the loss.

Snipers 8 Leftovers 1
Another blowout on the night has the snipers with their biggest win in several seasons. Joe Tomme gets two, as does Jesse Henderson, while Greg Martinez, David Counce, Kevin Cook, and Brandon Armstrong also get a goal. Leftovers tried their hardest to stay pace, but only could get a goal from AJ Freeman. Keep hanging in their boys, you’re looking better every week. Our home boy Scott Dolbee knotched an assist in this game. Champion.

Komets 5 Shockers 3
We don’t have the statsheet in this one but from witness accounts we heard Los Komets get two goals by Chris Gallagher and one from Sean Keir, who also got an assist and a fight for his completion of the Gordie Howe Hat Trick, rock on man. We also heard rumors the Conner Brothers were playing on the side of the shockers….that might have something to do with the three goals scored by the shockers….we are uncertain…blow us up.

Fugaweez 4 Blue Devils 3 (Shootout)
Blue Devils take a hit to their perfect record as they come up short in the shootout to a scrappy and determined Fugs team. In a see-saw game, that had both teams trading goals right after the other, Ray Workman’s Prophesy came to a horrible conclusion. The Evil Empire scored first on a Dan Glein goal from Mark Cameron. Fugs got the game tied at 1-1 with a minute left in the first from Matt Osbourne. BD would score in the first couple of minutes from Bruce Nichols shot from the point, only to have that lead erased as the period concluded when Glenn Englehart slipped one past Blue Devils Goalie Phil Garvin. Fugaweez would then take the lead as Englehart strikes again, however it would be Glein for the Blue Devils who scored 15 seconds later to make it 3-3. After a pointless Overtime period, it was Chris Leary who got the shootout winner for the Fugs. Todd Smith swore never to drink before a game again ever.

I league Preview: Week 3

So yeah, we're a tad late in posting this weeks preview...Olson is just so awesome though...We have a hangover of death this morning thanks to the Blog Captain....(Shakes Fist)

on a side note...we have made an observation that the Movie "Rein of Fire" might just be the most pointless movie ever.

back to hockey...

6:30-Gold: Blue Devils vs Fugaweez
The Evil Empire will try and make it 3-0 against a scrappy Fugs team. Rumor has it BD made a personal pick up for this game. Dancing Hippo has promised at least a 5-0 win.

7:30-Green: Stingers vs Ice Holes
Huge game for both teams as that all important 2nd win is on the table. Ice Holes have to worry about "The Greatest I-Leaguer-Ever" Josh Briscoe who said a multipoint game is not only expected, it has in fact, already happened. What an ego...

7:45-Gold: Mayhem vs Borrachos
Mayhem had a convincing win last week and rumor has it Head Coach Bobby Sirkis had a pretty freakin good night last night, and John Pinnard is playing....the world fears. The Soviet Borrachos, on the other hand, are feeling pretty good for this game after hanging with, and almost beating Mayhem last season. Sean Haley took my flask.

8:45-Green: Snipers vs Leftovers
We would love to endorse the Leftovers for a win this week, but we just can't. Buckeye nation is just too strong in this one. Ken Halford has promised at least 14 Penalty Minutes.

9pm-Gold: Spiders vs Warriors
The undeafeated spiders hope to make it 3-0 as they do battle with a very solid Warriors team. Dallas Lehr will be giving Sockey lessons before hand, bring the kids.

10pm-Green: Brewzers vs Puckers
Which Puckers team will be there this week? Blue Devil fans won't admit it, but the Brewzers are still undefeated.

10:15-Gold: Komets vs Shockers
This one has the making of an unholy massacre. We wash our hands of this one....

11:15-Green: Stickmen vs Patriots
Its Michigan vs Ohio State. Nothing more, nothing less.

Player Profile: Scott Olson-Referee

We sat down with our favorite referee of all time and got to know what goes inside that old cooky mind.

Q. How did you get the name Olson?
A. Shouldn’t you be in prison?

Q. How long have you been Refing?
A. Longer than you’ve been alive.

Q. What is your most favorite memory in life?
A. When I Parted the Red Sea and Killed JFK.

Q. What is your Favorite type of Music?
A. Whatever I can get my freak on to.

Q. What meets your standards for women?
A. Breathing

Q. Are you a fan of movies?
A. Only movies with Brad Pitt. Oh how I love that man.

Q. What is your favorite song?
A. Hungry like the wolf.

Q. Do you have any pets
A. Yes, a Falcon named Mordecai

Q. Did you used to play hockey as a kid?
A. I am hockey

Q. Are you a ladies man?
A. I can’t help I give the ladies what they want….


Q. Are you going to call more penalties on me for doing this interview?
A. I wouldn’t even bother getting on the ice…

coming later this week:
Preview-Week3