Cadavers ... a night in the Fog

Cadavers(7) vs. Double Runners
Wednesday June 27th
7:00pm Milton Academy

7-4 Loss.

Its only appropriate that the flying Zombies played in eerie circumstances on Wednesday night, unfortunately it did not lead to any sort of advantage for the crew in red. By all the accounts coming in to the blogger this was a very close and winnable game for the skating dead and almost every account included that word that we don't like to hear...ringer. Of the Double Runners 7 goals four were scored by an individual who looked a little out of place. We've run into this before with this team... so it should come as no surprise.
Given that the Cads were short on regular defensemen, and the presence of the ringer, it sounded like a great effort by all involved in a game that was a 1 goal differential right up to the final minutes.
The zombies took a couple of penalties that ended up costing, but by no means did it sound out of the ordinary. We have to expect 1 or 2 a night anyway...and 2 total isn't bad.
The rink was very hot and foggy and besides that there were no water bottles...management apologizes...until Lizzy's Mom hooked the team up with a big save.
Goal scoring came from Kevin Parker, Jim Sullivan, Roman Kurik, and "Dangerous" Dave Spenciner. Helpers from Nelson Sharfman, Matvey Nikhamik, Kevin, and Dan Gregson.
If I've left anyone out please let me know...
Lets take a look at some first hand accounts from some of the players.

Here's one from the defensive corps:
"...we were in it until the last 3 minutes (down by one but right there the whole game) and then broke down. I personally gave up at least 2 in the last 2 minutes where I laid perfect passes on the sticks of the opposing team right in front of the net for unencumbered goals. Lizzy didn't stand a chance with my performance last night.
Wrought with guilt .... The lingering over this will cause an ulcer for sure. Slight sprain to my left wrist and a goober of a blister on my left foot because I didn't tie up my skates tight enough were just salt in the wound. Sore and pissed."
A little hard on himself in the blogger's opinion but an excellent feel for the end of the game.
Here's another account:
"...a goal scored both times I was in the box and I totally screened Lizzy on a third, I thought I had the angle covered and the kid shot around me and she never saw it. ... Let's see, it was hot as hell in the rink, but the ice was good. We had no water, so Lizzy's Mom went and bought us some ... We really could have beat these guys but penalties were costly... "
Also a bit harsh on himself but we get the point....
Here's one from Dangerous Dave concerning his goal and the game:
" It was maybe my best re-direct ever. I was sitting in the crease screening the goalie getting slashed in the back of the knees and just nudged in a shot from the point. Their goalie never had a chance to react and it went in. ...The rink was balmy w/ fog on the ice and the locker room had to have been 95° w/ 100% humidity. Somehow, no one had the team water bottles. Then, Lizzie's mom showed up and had the water for us. I'm not sure which tasted better: the Poland spring agua or those crab rangoons from a coupla weeks ago"
Great job Dave...you continue to live up to your new nickname.
Now one about Roman's goal:
"Roman scored the 3rd one while being chased by some guy from their team from our blue line trying to hack Roman thinking that he tripped him on purpose :), ... Roman was very determinted to take it to the net from one of the corners, and was able to beat the goalie, after having several great chances earlier in the game."

Good solid reporting team, the blogger wants to thank everyone who contributed to the game story here. Specifically....GJ, MH, DG, NS, MN, RK, DS, and DD. Anyone with more to add is welcome to add a comment to the post...this goes for any game story posts on our home sweet blog....

Uncommon for a loss...but lets do game stars....
3rd Star: DJ. She picked up the score sheet and verified the numbers and rundown of the game. Thanks Deb...way to lookout for the blogger..he is in your debt.
2nd Star: Kevin Parker. A goal and an assist plus all around good play. Thanks for coming out and contributing.
1st Star: There was no debate here at all. Lizzy's Mom. Our number one fan comes up huge with the purchase of a bunch of water bottles on a night when the team really needed it. (management apologizes...again). Not only can we count on her daughter to give her best every night, but we know Moms got our back. Thank you very much.

Good work to everyone who skated.
Zombie Pride ...endures.
Go Zombies.