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

Pond Hockey and Free Market Capitalism

Since Knute Anderson left our presence in Euless for greener pastures in North Richland Hills, there's been a question about whether summer pond hockey is dead. Alas, pond hockey lives.

Mrs. Knute, aka Jennifer Anderson, emailed a number of Euless team coordinators and others Monday with the summer schedule for Texas Pond Hockey Association. The note answers a number of lingering questions about the former Blue Line rink.

Question: When will the rink open?
Answer: Apparently, in about two weeks. The TPHA registration form says pond hockey starts June 3 and runs for 10 Sundays.

Question: What's the new rink name?
Answer: North Richland Ice Complex.

Question: Who's running TPHA?
Answer: Jennifer is listed as the TPHA president.

Question: How much is it?
Answer: $189 for the session. There is a Gold Division for ages 16-25 and an Adult Division for ages 25-up. Adult Division games are from 12:15-1:30 p.m. Gold Division games are from 1:45-3 p.m.

Question: What's the deadline for signing up?
Answer: Um, strangely, the deadline has passed: May 11. That was last Friday. Surely, they're taking late sign-ups since the email arrived only today.

Question: What the heck is pond hockey?
Answer: According to last year's flyer ... "It’s 75 minutes of non-checking, supervised 5-on-5 play, using a drop-in format. The clock runs, and as soon as a goal is scored, the puck gets pulled out and play keeps on going. Pond Hockey is a unique opportunity to try new things without having to worry about what the coaches will say when you get to the bench." The skill levels are mixed, so you have newer players paired with experienced ones to even things out.

Question: Who to contact?
Answer: jenknute@sbcglobal.net ... The phone number is 817-428-5369.

And so, let the competition begin for hockey dollars in Northeast Tarrant County. Long live the free market.
I've asked about summer leagues at NRIC, but no response yet. Word on the street is that league fees will be dirt cheap to draw teams. We'll see about that.

-- BC

I league Week 2

3 Stars
1. Josh Briscoe: Stingers- 2 Goals (1 GWG)- Stingers 2-1 win
2. Conner Brothers: Mayhem-3 Goals, 2 Assists- Mayhem 6-2 win
3. Chirs Gallagher: Spiders- 1 Goal, 1 Assist (1 GWG)- Spiders 3-2 win

Honorable Mention: Rick Gregory: Puckers- 2 Goals (1 GWG)- Puckers 5-0 win

Goalie of the week: Matt Sexton: Spiders- 26 saves on 28 shots. Spiders 3-2 win.
(Honrable mention given to Doug Blubugh: Stickmen: stops 18 of 19, but takes the 1-0 loss, rock on dude)

Stingers 2 Borrachos 1
Josh Briscoe was silent before this game, we don’t know why. Apparently he was saving his words for the ice as he scores both Stingers goals in a 2-1 win. The Borrachos made it interesting in the 3rd when the Stuckeman, Strother, Haley line put one in. But the total eclipse was almost near perfect on the night as the stickmen remain “undefeated” on the year. Dana Fenili kicks aside 27 of 28 on the night, very impressive. Briscoe after the game, “I’m pretty much the greatest I league player of all time.”

Blue Devils 2 Spiders-Platinum 1
The Evil Empire take this one in a game they could have easily won by a larger margin, but also could have dropped this one. For the first 5 five minutes of the game, Spiders net was tended not by a goalie, but by Defenseman Nate Hodges, who stops all four shots thrown at him. Eventualy, Spiders goalie Nina “Roach” Bonifaz arrives to guard the net. Blue devils threw everything including the kitchen sink at Bonifaz who stops 20 of 22. Diable Azul was able to get goals from Mark Cameron and Terry Newman. The spiders continued to throw coast to coast runs by Whitney Freeman, however Devils D denied every attempt. Hodges was able to find the new with under a minute left in regulation to make it close. But a lack of shots hurt the spiders over all: 8 Shots compared to 26. Todd Smith is still a Goon. Blue Devils may just win the whole thing this season.

Ice Holes 1 Stickmen 0
Ice Holes score their first goal of the season and keep the stickmen from scoring yet this season. Jason Junker gets the tally early in the 1st off an Andrea Cortinas feed for the winner. Goaltending was excellent in this one: Doug Taylor for the Ice Holes stops 17 of 17, while David Blubugh stops 18 of 19. We fear both these goalies. Alex Eyserman challenged Jesse Henderson to a drinking match upstairs afterwards and was victorious. HIGH FIVE!

Brewzers 4 Snipers 2
Brewzers remain undefeated on the season with a hard fought win over the snipers. Rob Walker and Steve Daniels score early in the first for a 2-0 brewzers advantage. Snipers answer right back getting one toward the end of the 1st off Greg Martinez then a second one in the 2nd from Joe Tomme to make the game 2-2. The 3rd period belonged to the Bewzers who had an offensive explosion, thowing 13 shots on net and scoring twice. Matt Walker and Steven Sepeda scored the two third period goals for the Brewzers. Bewzers cranked out a total of 31 shots at Snipers goalie Patrick Donaghue while Brewzers Keeper Mike Moore had a pretty easy night only facing 14 shots.

Spiders 3 Patriots 2
In the upset of the night, we saw one of the most underrated teams ascend to the top of the Gold Division. Spiders came out swinging and immedialtly had the pats on their heels. Alex Adkins and Chris Nicolleta gave the Spiders a 2-0 lead in the first and had the Patriots baffled. The patriots for the first two periods looked like they were sleepwalking as errant passes and poor breakouts occurred. However in the 3rd, the patriots awoke and started playing like the Patriots of last season. Nate Hodges one timer goal from the point began a furious Patriots 3rd, however shot after shot was denied by Spiders goalie Matt Sexdon. The always dangerous Chris Gallagher for the spiders then broke the Patriots back with a goal late in the 3rd for a 3-1 advantage. Patriots would make it close again with a goal from Jesse Moorse to make the deficit one. Spiders held on for the rest of the game and remain undefeated while the Pats even out at 1-1. Jeff Vaughan killed a basket of puppies in rage after the loss.

Puckers 5 Fugaweez 0
Apparently there are two Puckers teams. The team that got beat 5-0 last week and the team that won 5-0 this week. Which one will we see next week? Apparently, in conflicting reports, Jason Isham was not named to Puckers Head Coach position. The Puckers started scoring midway through the first on a “courtesy goal” from Fugs’ own Sandy Parker. (Rick Gregory credited with goal for those of you keeping score at home). Kara Godsey, Ken Luchenhoff and Ryan Rintala would also score while Gregory would get his second of the night in the winning cause.

Komets 7 Leftovers 3
This was a damned rout. Leftovers’ season opener didn’t work out so well as they are shelled in a 7-3 loss to Los Komets. Sergio Castillo, Chris Gallagher, Sean Kerr, Mike Gallagher, Andrew Davis, Melissa Ross, and Alex Adkins all light the lamp, while the Leftovers had two from David Monfroy and one from the great Chuck Dolbee. (Our boy scott “Mindo” dolbee had two assists. WE SEE YA SON!) Komets look to continue their offensive explosion against the shockers next week. Oh no.

Mayhem 6 Warriors 2
Mayhem found their game this week as they simply obliterate the warriors squad. It was the tremendous return of John “Arch Enemy of Sharma/Hodges” Pinnard who gets a goal and an assist. The Conner Brothers combined for a total of 3 goals and 2 assists while Tom Harnitchek and Greg Mersberger both scored. Penalties were rampant for the warriors who had a total of 14 PIM on the night….Dallas “T.O.” Lehr had four of those. What a goon. Warriors weren’t without scoring as Eric Johnson continues his point streak as he gets both goals while Lehr notched an assist. Head Coach Bobby Sirkis after the game said, “Should have been 12-0”.

*Jamil Jabri is credited with having 3 assists on saturday, will be added to the list next week*

also.....from the DPSC website....

2007 Memorial Daze I-League Invitational Hockey Tournament
Registered I-League Players Only
All games to be played at the Dr Pepper StarCenter FRISCO
3 Game Guarantee
BEER GARDEN
15 Minute Stop-Time Periods
Games will begin Friday night May 25th

Tournament will conclude Sunday early evening to give players Memorial Day with the family
Team trophy’s and individual trophies awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finish
Whole and combined teams are welcome

MANAGERS: Sign your team up today!

Registration: Only $595.00 per team Based on a 15-man roster, with a 3 game guarantee.

SPARTA!

I League Week 2: Preview

Leftovers vs Komets: 6:30 (Gold)
Komets took a tough loss last week at the hands of the brewzers. They look to bounce back in the Leftover’s season opener. The Leftovers didn’t have the best season last fall, but their one win did come against the komets.

Fugaweez vs Puckers: 7:30 (Green)
Puckers led by their new Skipper Jason Isham, hope to bounce back from their shut out last week. They will have to try and overcome a solid Fugaweez team who is trying to make it back to back wins. Jeff Vaughan says Jason Isham will do nothing for the Puckers, unless he plays for them.

Patriots vs Spiders-Gold: 7:45 (Gold)
Patriots look to make it 2-0 on the season by going against a solid spiders squad. Both teams pitched shutouts last game. Patriots are on a high of knocking off arch rival Mayhem, while the spiders knocked off the ice holes. Chris Gallagher vs Rahul Sharma in this one.

Brewzers vs Snipers: 8:45 (Green)
Brewzers try and stay undefeated as they go against the defending Stanley Keg Champions. If Mike Moore can make some saves like he did last game, Snipers could be in trouble. Henderson, Eysermans, and Halford look to win another game for Buckeye Nation.

Ice Holes vs Stickmen: 9pm (Gold)
Both Teams came off shutout losses last week. A must win is in order if any of these teams are going have a shot at the keg playoffs. Ice Holes are a 2-1 favorite in this one.

Spiders-Platinum vs Blue Devils: 10pm (Green)
Spiders Platinum had a dominating win against the puckers last week, but will face a slightly better team in the Blue Devils. A battle of young guns as Whitney Freeman goes against Mark Cameron. Spiders Platinum have the talent, but it may be the deep blue devils bench that wins the day.

Borrachos vs Stingers: 10:15 (Gold) I league game of the night
Stingers are still fuming from their shootout loss last weekend, while the MVP Sean Haley has promised victory and a hat trick. We’ll see if total eclipse will allow this prophesy to come to pass.

Warriors vs Mayhem: 11:15 (Green)
Coach Bobby Sirkis will try and rally his Soviet Mayhem squad as they try to even up at 1-1 on the season. However, the Warriors resemble the fugaweez team that made the keg a couple seasons ago. Should be a good one. Dallas Lehr will be signing autographs before the game.

Shockers: Practice-11:30 (Gold)