Flying Zombies KO Generals

Cadavers(8) vs Generals
Monday July 2
Quincy 7:00pm

6-0 Win.

A nice night at the rink. Decidedly better than losing...is winning. An early game at the Quincy Youth Arena for a Monday night with a nice turnout from the Zombies against our old friends the (Washington) Generals. We started with 11 (lost 1 along the way) and played solid for all three periods. There was a "general" consensus of muttering about seeing these guys another 6 or so times before the end of the season. Unfortunately I don't think that's going to happen but hey, we'll take as many of these types of games as we can get.

Great job by both forwards and Defensemen keeping the puck in the attacking zone for a large part of the game. Some nice passing, and to quote Dr.Jasse a few "Tic Tac Toe" setups. Not all ended in goals but enough did to make a comfortable evening of it. These nights turn into confidence boosters and hopefully we can build on it for the second half.

Good night from the front line of Jim Sullivan, Matt Elliott, and Dangerous Dave Spenciner. Those boys collected no less than 5 goals and 2 assists for a dominant 7 point night. Larry Bell (late arrival) did an excellent job rotating through the forwards and collected a goal and a helper on his way. Larry later moved back to D, but we'll have more on that later....

What can you say about Dangerous Dave? He just keeps pouring it on. Another two goals (6 on the season) and a couple of great backchecks that made the D proud. Outstanding work Dave. Sully had a couple of nifty tallys (2 goals 1 asst.), the second a real gem on a turnover (he created) then a slick finish with a wrister. The keeper never had a chance. Matt Elliott had lots of chances and continues his good work with a goal and an assist. He was given some serious 4th period business by D.G. for not finishing on a nice feed.

The second line of IJosh, DJ, and Dr.Jasse was a nice producer all night too. Sometimes it doesn't show on the scoresheet but they did very consistant "mucking and grinding" all evening an had no small amount of quality chances themselves. DJ continues to have the "knack" (re:skill) of being right where she needs to be almost 100% of the time. Not always a dominating physical performance but DJ often comes up with very important poke checks that either stop the other team's momentum or cause a turnover for us. She did this last night on no fewer than 3-4 occasions.

Defensive pairings worked well with DWH and Dan Gregson (I sense we need a nickname here...post comments) as the starting pair and Jeff F. with Mike Hammitt (first half of the game) then Larry (second half) as the second pairing. Another Uber-solid performance by DWH. He collected a pair of assists and continues to be, in the blogger's opinion, our most sound defender (or player overall).

This brings us to the play of OEJ. Another zero for the keeper that never quits. Bad lamp and all, this guy has been Doctor Zero for us. Mike Gash has given up only 1 goal in his last 3 starts for us lowering his GAA to 0.83 and going 4-1-1 over his six total starts. He has had 2 shutouts and 3 games with only 1 against. Top shelf work my friend...top shelf.

Now we move to the man we lost about halfway through. Mike Hammitt has had a good return to the Schlidaveurs but I think its a good thing that the 'coon is going on vacation this week and doesn't have much time. He did tell me that he has his eye on him though....so keep it in mind. Hammitt left us about halfway through the game when after a brief scuffle some face to face jawing led what it usually does...Ham hitting someone and that someone hitting the ice. That was enough for the Zebras to usher Ham to a front row seat outside the glass (and a top spot in the Campbell Award race). Remember...the Coon is watching.

Game Stars.

3rd Star: Dangerous Dave Spenciner. Another 2 goals. You can't stop him. You can only hope to contain him.

2nd Star: Jim Sullivan. Two beautiful goals, one unassisted and a helper. Excellent effort all night.

1st Star: OEJ... or Doctor Zero if you will. Another shutout from the man in the spanking new Zombie shirt. Great job.

An early game means the glory of the fourth period. IJosh and Dr.Jasse get the Apres Skate award this week for not only bringing beer, but being the last men standing. Excellent work gents. Kudos to the good doctor for the pics. The blogger loves the pics.....