Friday, September 28, 2007

Summer of the Suds. 07 Summer wrap up.

Summer 2007 Season


Any time you end the last game of the year with the ref coming out and handing you a trophy... its been a good one. Granted, we had a statistical advantage over most other teams given that we had two squads to work with, it still says something that we were able to come away with the Division Championship.

Even though only 12 of us skated that night, everyone on the Schlidaveurs roster at one time or another wore the Gold this year and really we all share in the "glory" of the win. Everyone should be proud of our season, not really because we won a gaudy (cheap) trophy, but because we really had some great nights playing hockey, hanging out, and sharing our after work hobby over the last few months. Even better, in the blogger's opinion, that now we get to do it again over the winter.
So join me, follower of the blog, for a short stroll down memory lane as we recap our summer fun. Please chime in with comments on your favorite quote, game, goal, 4th period, whatever it might be so we can all remember the summer that was. Lord knows some of us need help with the whole "short term memory" thing.
The season (and blog) started all the way back in May with a pair of wins to get the double headed beast off and running. It wasn't long before we had our share of high notes and forgettable nights as the season kicked into gear. An early season highlight was Chris Fosdick winning a game for the Cads against the Generals with almost no time left on the clock. Of course with the good you always seem to have the nights that some of us wish we could forget.
It also wasn't long before we got a chance to get everyone on the ice as the first Schlidaveur event came around. This one was a tie... the only one that would end up being a tie. That is interesting if only for the fact that the summer before 4 of the 5 Schlidaveurs ended up in ties. This season wouldn't go like that as we were able to pick a winner each of the next 5 times we played each other.
The Second Schlidaveur was not much of a game numbers wise... but it made up for it with the fourth period debut of new team favorite Miran James. Miran was nice enough to (marry Greg) to come out and share her unbelieveable culinary talents with us and she pulled out all the stops on her first night. The blogger still resents that he wasn't there that night... This wouldn't be the last time we heard from Miran, and we hope she comes back as often as possible. She also kicked it this night... wait a second... I wasnt there either...damn! This is ridiculous. I know that I'm speaking for lots of us when we say Thank You to Miran for contributing greatly to our summer fun.

The season really got humming as we made it into July. Both teams had their chance to taste success and to feel the sting of a rough night at the rink. One of the Blogger's favorite games of the year came on the night that newcomer George Moorachian split his finger open and had to have the help of teammate Kevin Parker (another stellar rookie) to patch himself up for a ride to the emergency room. George was back in no time to round out a very nice rookie season with us. We look forward to his contributions for many seasons to come.
Back to the Schlidaveur department. Schildaveur number three was a really fun game that had it all. Thanks to some late addition substitutes we had enough numbers to fill out the rosters and had a great night of competition. This one also featured possibly the best fourth period photo of the season thanks to the Parker and his Flying Nutbag shirts. The fourth Schlidaveur starred another pair of outstanding newcomers Jim Sullivan and Matt Elliot. Both of these guys were great addidions to our little band of skaters and we were really glad to have em. Jim finished third in scoring by the end of the season and Matt finished ninth despite missing a good portion of the end of year because of some lame excuse like getting married or something. Seriously guys thanks for joining and we look forward to having you with us down the road. Jim will be out for the winter but we expect him back for more fun next summer. This game also had the first Schlidaveur videos to hit the scene... a nice touch. The fifth Schlidaveur was another humm dinger featuring a big nights from Dangerous Dave Spenciner who really played great all year and finished seventh in scoring by the end, and Mike Gash who recorded yet another shutout. This game also had some nice action between Matvey Nikhamik and Mike Hammitt despite the blogger's family being in attendence. You've got to love when the competitive juices get going.
Another favorite of mine at this point in the season was the night Mike Jasse put four goals up after coming out of nowhere... well St. Louis... yeah I guess nowhere. And who could forget the night that Mad Matt strapped on the goalie gear and came away with a terrific win. That was awesome.
Ok... before I type myself into next week... lets move on to the playoffs where the inevitable Schlidaveur number six (playoff edition) came down. This was one for the ages. The Zombie roster came into this one with everything to gain but nothing to loose thanks to their two previous playoff losses. The only thing they had to hold onto was the chance to knock the Suds out of the possible Championship Game. Well the Zombies won that one but it didn't keep the Suds out of the Title Game so really everyone won. That game was recent enough that I think we all remember what happend there and the nice shiny trophy we brought home for the whole team to enjoy.


I know you'll be asking (Larry) so here are the stats.
This one here to the left is the combined scoring for all games played by everyone all year. Larry Bell once again finishes in the top spot with a huge 28 points over 18 games played.
Great job by Veteran Nelson Sharfman who ended with 27 and almost unseated Larry from that top spot. Big Kudos also for regulars Mike Jasse, Jeff Fosdick, Chris Fosdick, Matvey, and Dangerous Dave, who along with rookies Sully, Elliott, Parker rounded out the top ten. Excellent work by everyone.





Ok just a couple more things...well awards before I go out the door.


The Mike Campbell Award goes to Mike... wait a second. Is this right? MC didn't win his own award? Wow. Mike Hammitt wins the Campbell award with a gaudy 19 penalties and a whopping 34 minutes in penalty time. Sorry Hammitt, but another blowout season like this and management is going to have to rename this the Hammitt award. Campbell did finish second...
The Unexpected Weapon Award goes to Dangerous Dave Spenciner. Dave finishes with 14 total points on 9 goals and 5 assists. Dave brought it all year and really made an impact. Great season dude.

Rookie of the Year goes to Jim Sullivan. This was a though one especially since Kevin Parker finished with only 1 less point in the same number of games. Sully's hat trick in the Championship Game put him over the top. That being said Parker gets MAJOR PROPS from managment given that he missed the Championship game because he had Heart Surgery! Honorable mention to Matt Elliott... man a lot of good newcomers this year.


The Vezina Trophy has to go to Mike Gash. OEJ or Dr. Zero if you prefer ended the season with 5 shutouts (including one in the playoffs) and a stunning 1.53 GAA. Thanks dude. You turned in a great year. Honorable mention to Blogger favorite Lizzy who had her ups and downs but had a shutout of her own and never ever let us down when we needed her, and Mad Matt who had 2 starts and held the fort well. Keep up the good work.


The Fourth Period Award goes to.... The crew that stuck around that night in Brockton until 2am. How this wasn't featured in the blog I'll never know. I believe that group consisted of Mike Hammitt, Lizzy DeFlurin, Kevin Manning, and Scott Pounds. Way to go gang. On a team wher often the fourth is our best period, you've made us proud.

Speaking of Matt Kilroy. He gets major props for just being Matt. Dude puts up with all the scheduling and emails and then has to listen to the Blogger talk to himself while he trys to cobble together this space each week. Plus the guy shows up and straps on the goalie equipment from time to time to help the club... a true team player. Matt busts his ass for all of us and as CEO, CFO, GM, and all around BMF, he deserves a hearty thanks from all. Thanks.

Alright. Thats it from here. The Blogger thanks all of you for reading and I invite you back for the winter season that starts next Monday. Again, please post in the comments section, I'm sure I've left out about a million things that should get mentioned. So lets see 'em. See you all next week.

Photos from Schlitz Championship 4th Period


The Fourth Period Crew having a cold sip of our namesake.
Left to Right are Matt Kilroy, Chris Fosdick, Larry Bell, Matvey Nikhamik,
Mike Campbell, Greg James, Stephan Wennik, and Jeff Fosdick
Not pictured are Mike Gash (photo credit), Jim Sullivan,
Nelson Sharfman, Billy Pearlman, and George Moorachain.


I dont know what Larry's doing but the guys seem interested.


Birthday Boy Chris Fosidck and Larry enjoy a "kiss of the hops".


Thats right. You are actually seeing Stephan having a beer.
It was a very special night.


CEO, CFO, GM, and BMF of Schlidaveur International
Mad Matt Kilroy.


Glad to have Greg... even though he didn't bring Miran.

The Blogger would like to thank Mike Gash for sending these pics in.
Thanks Dude. Solid play in net, AND blog extra credit... awesome.

Friday, September 21, 2007

Schlitz Win Canuck Division Championship!

Canuck Division Championship Game
Schlitz vs Scapegoats
Thursday 9/20
Northeastern 7:00pm

Schlitz 5
Scapegoats 2


Schlitz win Canuck Division championship.

Yes patient reader of the blog... there is a bright and shiny new addition to the trophy case over here at the Corporate Offices of Schlidaveur International. A spanking fresh Summer League Championship Trophy earned by the boys in Gold last night against the Scapegoats at Matthew's Arena. Yes if you look closely the Schlitz is written in sharpie...but would you want the trophy any other way?
Everyone here at Schlidaveur International should feel the pang of pride today. The hardware that now sparkles in our office was earned by the hard work and grit of all the Schlidaveurs. Everyone had a hand in this, and its a nice reward sometimes after a long season, to come home with some hardware. So, no 'Coon this week. That furry bastard has been sent into exile. For now... the Suds are Champs and this was a Championship season.
We went into the game last night with a strong lineup. We knew we would need a very solid effort to beat the 3-0 Scapegoats who are a good team. Things got off to a slow start the first few shifts but the defence limited the 'goats chances early and the offense soon got underway.
Jim Sullivan (rookie of the year candidate) got the Suds off to a good start with a hard work goal (assist by Larry) that was just the begining of an outstanding performance. This was at least 1/2way through the first period. Not long after Sully struck again this time on a "thing of beauty" deflection that started with a Larry shot and ended slipping through the goalie and into the net for a 2-0 lead. The 'goats were dismayed. Like the last time we played these punks there was plenty of "action" on and away from the puck.
The 'Goats came back and midway through the 2nd period scored on a long shot that took a terrible bounce on OEJ and made it in the net. Gulp. At this point the 'Goats had recruited a teammate that had come to watch but was needed on the bench. He was ready for the start of the third, but by that time the Schlitz were back on the attack.
Late in the second Chris Fosdick moved to the middle with the puck after a face off in thier end and scored on a great shot (with traffic in front) to give the Suds the momentum back.Chris was celebrating his birthday that night, and he would be heard from again.
In the third Sully put the capper on the natural Hat trick with a nice goal from Matvey. Back up to a three goal lead but the 'Goats were playing with urgency. They broke through again to bring the game to 4-2 as we went to the middle of the third.
Typically for the Suds we had a run in or two with the Zebras, that led to a highstick penalty, and then a "too many men" when that penalty was over. The Gold played great on the kill, the defence in particular squashing any 'Goat momentum as they gained the zone. All night the D combos of George and Stephan, and Campbell and James took and gave big hits and never surrendered a solid series of scoring chances for the 'Goats. At the end of the last penalty kill thanks to some excellent (Nelsonesque) hard work cycling by Birthdayboy Chris Fosdick the Suds were able to drive in the stake and seal the deal. Chris worked the puck out to bother Jeff who was camping on the doorstep and made a nice move to score with the defensemen draped all over him. That one was satisfying.
That was how the story went. The Suds ground out the clock and salted away the victory as the minutes ran out. There was even a brief trophy presentation from the Zebras, and as you can see T-shirts too.
All in all this was a great way to end the season. As stated at the top, everyone on the combined roster can share in this championship. Everyone has played wearing the yellow at some point and we've needed everyone to contribute somewhere down the line.
Gamestars
3rd Star: Larry Bell. 2 big assists and he brought it all night. Larry had a slow start this summer coming off a nasty knee injury but more than made up for it with his competitive grit. Wouldn't you know it, he was back in his old digs at the top of the scoreing list by the final buzzer. Great job Larry, nice to have you back.
2nd Star: The D. Mike Campbell and Greg James. George Moorachain and Stephan Wennik. Superb work last night. Physical, smart, aggressive play really helped us get off the ground and stay out of trouble. Nice job gents.
1st Star: Jim Sullivan. A natural Hat trick with 2 in the first period that really set the tone. Jim has had a great season and wont be with us in the winter. We'll miss him but he promises to come back and play in the summer. Great job all year dude. You are welcome any time.


Missing Nelson...

Overheard in the parking lot 1: "Schlitz go to heaven, Goats go to Hell!"

Overheard in the parking lot 2: "Put the 'Coon on vacation."

Overheard in the parking lot 3: "I can't f*cking believe we won! This is awesome."


Nice shirts boys.

Wednesday, September 19, 2007

Its Official. Suds Play for the Title!

CHAMPIONSHIP GAME MATCHUP!
Schlitz vs Scapegoats
NU 7pm Thursday 9/20

Team,
The word from the Leauge (well the website) is this. Thanks to a 4-3 Overtime win by the Scapegoats the Schlitz are now officially playing for the Canuck Division Championship.
Thats right, after all these games we're down to 1 left, for all the marbles. Matt has sent out requests so we can nail down the roster as quickly as possible. The game is tomorrow night! Remember, everyone is welcome. This is a very early game and it would be really great to have a bunch of us rooting on the Suds. Bring a beverage, bring a friend, bring something, and lets help the Suds "bring it".
The Suds will be facing a formidable opponent. The 'goats are 3-0 with 2 overtime victories in that run. The first over our beloved Zombies back at the end of August. That game was wild and really the Zombies almost had them. They had totally lost thier cool when we scored to tie the game in the closing seconds. But for a questionable call in OT, things could have been veeery different. The 'goats then smoked the Tigers and then went to OT again to win last night against the Rangers. They should be formidable.... but beatable by our Suds.
Get your answers back to Matt asap so we can set the roster.
Go Suds.







Playoff Recap (from NESHL website)
Canucks 1 Division
(1st) Schlitz, (2nd) Rangers, (3rd) Scapegoats, (4th) Tigers, (5th) Cadavers

Thu/Aug 23 Canton 10:40 PM (3rd) Scapegoats 5-4 (OT) (5th) Cadavers
Tue/Aug 28 Canton 10:20 PM (1st) Schlitz 1-0 (4th) Tigers
Thu/Aug 30 Canton 7:10 PM (2nd) Rangers 11-2 (5th) Cadavers
Tue/Sep 4 Canton 9:10 PM (1st) Schlitz 4-6 (5th) Cadavers
Tue/Sep 4 Canton 10:20 PM (2nd) Rangers 1-4 (4th) Tigers
Tue/Sep 11 Hingham/C 10:20 PM (3rd) Scapegoats 5-2 (4th) Tigers
Tue/Sep 18 Canton 9:10 PM (2nd) Rangers 3-4 (OT) (3rd) Scapegoats
Thu/Sep 20 NU 7:00 PM Championship Game Scapegoats vs. Schlitz

Tuesday, September 18, 2007

Schlitz playoff future hangs in balance tonight!

Team,
Here finally, is the story oh patient reader of the blog. The League Office has informed us we will hear about the fate of the Schlitz and the Championship game by tomorrow morning. That means that there is a chance they will not go at all, pending the result of tonight's game between the Rangers and the Scapegoats (Canton 9:10). That means management has broken out the Math Monkey from accounting down the hall to work out the possibilities.
Here is how the scenario breaks down. If the 'Goats win, they are 3-0 and they play the Schlitz who will be the only team at 2-1 thanks to the bye. If the Rangers win then all three of those teams will finish 2-1. The head to head tiebreakers are a bit of a mind bending confusion and the monkey started throwing things around the offices here so we decided to go to the next conditions. That would be goals against, and after 2 dozen bananas and some regretful resignations, we came up with this. If the Rangers win and score more than 4 goals.... then the Schlitz are in. If the Rangers win and score less than 4 goals... chances are those two teams will both have a goals against average less than the 3.00 that the Schlitz will have.
Again, the League may have some better mystical formula for the head to head level, but we figured if the Math Monkey couldn't figure it out... what chance did the rest of Management have? Especially one day after returning from the Medical Professionals Symposium... sponsored by Heineken.

There you have it. Watch this space tomorrow morning for the official word.

Remember if you are on the Schlitz roster, chances are you are playing, so be ready. If you aren't than bring your Schlitz Jersey and your favorite beverage and come down to the Championship Game Thursday night at 7pm at Northeastern. It would be great to have a cool hang and support our Schlidaveur brethren.

Tuesday, September 11, 2007

No Blogging this week.

Team,
Not much going on this week. Still no word from the League on the Championship Game. We probably will not hear until the end of this week or the beginning of next. Feel free to participate in the UNSCIENTIFIC poll to the right. Mostly just to see how the feature works.
The Blogger is out of town for the rest of the week anyway.... something about a physicians conference in a well know European city. With any luck he'll be back on Monday the 17th to spread more bloggy goodness to all of you. (provided he doesn't need a week of recovery time in a nice quiet place...)
Plan on checking in at the beginning of next week when we find out if/when the Schlitz get to show their stuff again in the Championship Game. So, rest up astute readers of the blog (and get your $$$ in to Matt), and be ready for the call.... If its not the Championship Game, the Winter Season will be sure to get underway in the near future. See you all soon.
I'll post all the end of season wrap/stats stuff after the final game.
Oh yes and anyone that might know a good tattoo removal specialist please contact me just in case I come home with more than I bargained for. Thanks.

Friday, September 7, 2007

Poll question.

Team,
I'm looking to try out a new feature. While I don't mean to extend the conversation about the Playoff Game Roster, I thought it might be an interesting test of the Poll feature. Let's be honest. I just like messing around with blogger, and this is just another excuse.
Now. This is purely to sample opinion. This is not "official" by any means. I'm just interested to see what everyone thinks. Management has made its decision and it will stand. Again, this is just an excercise in taking the temperature of Schlidaveur Nation.
So you will see at the right a poll box. Vote early and often and we'll see what the results will bring.



Poll Results.
After a week or so this is what we ended up with.
23 votes overall.
9 for the Schlitz roster
3 for the Cads roster
11 for the "stacked" roster

Thursday, September 6, 2007

Management makes a statement.

Here is the deal team.
There is clearly some dispute over the handling of the "if we win we're going to take your game" deal that was presented before the last game. Before this spark turns into a brushfire (Larry's bound to be back from Isreal soon...) Management decided to take some decisive action. Well...
Three board of directors meetings and a high powered negotiation lunch later there has been some decisions made.
Managing Partner and double franchise CEO Matt Kilroy would like to deliver this statement as the offical position of manangement on the (possible) upcoming Championship game.

"Given the fact that the Schlitz won the better seed at the last (regular season) Schlidaveur and that not everyone on the Schlitz agreed to the pre-game suggestion that this game decides the championship game roster, then it is only right that the Schlitz Roster (as it has existed this playoff run) is the team that goes to the championship game, if there is one."

There you have it. Now according to the league website this game is tentatively planned for Thursday September 20th, 7pm at Northeastern. We will keep you posted on any correspondance from the leauge, or if the situation changes at all.

The blogger is interested in your feedback. Post here in the comments section, or if the public forum is not your thing, email Matt and Jeff with your thoughts. All opinions will be considered.

Thats all for now. I'll do playoff and end of season stats once we have completed the final game and/or been notified that there will be no final game.

More Photos from Playoff Schlidaveur.


George skates into an open space.











Jeff Fosdick moves through traffic.












OEJ can't believe the Cads just scored again.













Billy Pearlman whoops it up after his 3rd period goal.

Wednesday, September 5, 2007

Playoff Wing Ding! Cads Beat Suds!

Cadavers vs. Schlitz
Playoff Game 3


Cadavers 6
Schlitz 4

Big Zombie Win!

The hype was big. The smack talk was flowing. The Gold had thier playoff future in their hands and the Zombies had a singular purpose. The Red had a chance to avenge the last 'daveur loss and to keep the Schlitz from playing another game. This was playoff Schlidaveur madness and the game delivered on all the lead up.

Now right off the bat lets talk about who wasn't there. Chris Fosdick and Larry Bell were both out of the country and proved to be damaging offensive losses for the Gold. On the flip side the Red were without bigtime playa Matt Elliott and Mike Hammitt, plus had a couple guys Kevin Parker, and Mike Jasse playing in pain. All in all both squads ended up with 11 players and things worked out pretty even.... but I'm sure the aforementioned absentees are feeling the pangs of regret this morning. Can't be helped.
The game started with palpaple tension from both groups. This was increased by a little pregame visit between the lockerrooms. There was a new deal on the table for this one, given all of the expectation and roster bouncing that has characterized this playoffs. This was the deal. Management decided that IF the Cads were to win... and IF the Schlitz were NOT eliminated by that loss, then the victorious squad of Cads would then get to skate as the Gold in the extra game...again IF there was an extra game. This was agreed to (not that there was approval asked for) by the room of Suds "Thats reasonable" was one quote. We'll have more on this later, but suffice to say, the intensity went slightly up from there.
The game started out fast. Both clubs were clearly going at each other to get some early chances. The Cads broke through first on a goal by Kevin Parker from Nelson Sharfman three minutes into the 1st. It didn't take long for the Schlitz to answer when a minute later Jim Sullivan scored on Lizzy (Pete Capraro, Stephan Wennik on the assists) to tie things up. iJosh Greenstein came through for the Zombies next with help from Parker and DJ only to have the Gold answer again this time Sully unassisted. Neither guy was done as iJosh potted another (This time a PP goal from Parker, Nelson) and Sully responded again (nice hat trick in the first period for Sully) and we went to the break tied 3-3.
Rumblings on the bench were that OEJ may be a little rattled (he doesn't give up many) as a result of the Cads getting 3 by him in the first. Both teams knuckled down for the second period.
It was halfway through the period when Nelson (from iJosh) gave the Zombies the lead. Despite the great efforts by the Gold they were held off. Then when Billy Pearlman was whistled off for a big check on Roman "What..? I couldn't stop.." with 2 mins remaining, Dr. Mike Jasse connected on a beauty from Nelson (Mr. Hardworkdownlow) and Jeff Fosdick (Mr. Justkeepitinatthepoint). End of 2 and the Gold were down 5-3.
You have to hand it to the Schlitz. They played very hard in the third, despite getting some extra "love" from the zebras, and scrambled just to get some chances on Lizzy. You know that they were thinking "just shoot the puck"... hell they were yelling it. The stalwart Zombie Keeper was not having any of it. Flashing the pads and gloves Lizzy made several good stops to keep the Suds at bay. As time wound down they pulled OEJ for the extra attacker and scored on a great shot by Pearlman (Dangerous Dave, Matvey) after a prolonged scrum in front and down low.
That would be the end though as the comeback fell short and Nelson potted an empty net goal with :01 sec left on the board. Zombies win!

Gamestars.
3rd Star: iJosh. Nice finishing touches from the i-Man who ended up with 2 goals and an assist. iJosh was all over the place and played a big part of the Zombie victory.
2nd Star: Jim Sullivan. With and old fashioned hat trick in the first period, Jim showed why he has quickly become a valuable member of the Schlidaveurs. He has put up big points challenging for the scoring lead in his rookie season. Last night was no exception, he brought it all night.
1st Star: We've seen his name a lot in this space lately. Nelson Sharfman. Two goals and three assists and more hard work than the Energizer Bunny. Nelson has been just getting it done in these playoffs. Nine points in three games...thats right...NINE. Way to go Nelson. You regularly show the rest of us old guys (and gals) how its done.

Honorable Mention #1: Kevin Parker for the Zombies. 1 goal and 3 assists and another gutty performance. Another guy that always brings it.

Honorable Mention#2: Lizzy. Way to step up and make some big stops down the stretch. Liz had some terrific stops in the third period to hold on to this one. Great work.

Overheard in the Cadavers Locker Room:
Matt: "I walked in and gave them the 'Coon. Actually I just tossed it right at One Eye Jack."
Parker: "Did it go by him?"

Overheard in the Parking Lot:
" I like holdin' it. Its soft.... and nice and fuzzy."



Fourth Period Honors.
Beermen: Campbell, Jasse, Nikhamik, iJosh, and Kevin Manning for the Shots!

Chow: Miran for the delicious cookies. Kilroy for the delicious Pizza.
Jello Baby!








Three members of the Gold enjoy the 'Coon's company.













Hmm. The 'Coon looks hungry. Or maybe he's just checking out Lizzy.

Video from the Playoff Schlidaveur!


This was iJosh's second goal to put the Zombies up 3-2.

This was a goal by Nelson Sharfman to put the red up 4-3.

Mike Campbell does his imitation of a Freight Train. Stephan shoots wide at the end of the clip.

The final 30sec of the game. Sweet Zombie Victory.

The Blogger sends out big Props to Dr.Jasse for the video clips.

Tuesday, September 4, 2007

Schlidaveur 07 Round 6.... The Final Playoff Chapter!

Tonight!
Tonight!
TONIGHT!

Schlitz (2-0) vs. Cadavers (0-2)
Playoff Game 3
Canton 9:10
Tuesday 9/4/07

It all comes down to this. A playoff showdown between sister....err.. brother franchises. The Schlitz are now
playing for the chance to advance to the division CHAMPIONSHIP GAME, and the only thing that stands in the way.... is the Cadavers. This will be the last chance for playoff redemption for the skating dead given that they have lost both of thier previous games, and the last one...ingloriously.
We have seen these roster matchups before. Just three weeks ago these squads faced off. Of course the Schlitz from that game are now the Cadavers... and vice versa...but whatever. That was a very good game and tonight looks to be the same. The Schlitz hold the decided advantage in the season series being up 3-1-1 for the summer. The Cads can only hope to try and come closer to balancing that record.

Schlitz Roster
Larry Bell (out), Pete Capraro, Chris Fosdick (out), Ken Goldenberg, Dan Gregson, Greg James, Bill Pearlman, Scott Pounds, Kevin Manning (with jello shots), Matvey Nikhamik, Dave Spenciner, Jim Sullivan, Stefan Wennik, Mike (Dr. Zero, OEJ) Gash...in net.



Cadavers Roster
Mike Campbell, Deb Dalessio, Matt Elliot (out), Jeff Fosdick, Josh Greenstein, Mike Hammitt, Dan Herbert, Mike Jasse (?able ...injury), Matt Kilroy, Roman Kurin (?able ...vacation), Kevin Parker, George Moorachain, Nelson Sharfman
Lizzy in net


So let the smack talk begin. Either the Suds are moving on to playoff glory or the Zombies will exact their rotten revenge on the "golden boys". Will the Suds continue their run and hopefully make the combined Schlidavuers proud? Will the Cads take great pleasure with an off season after knocking off the Suds, despite the results from the whole year and playoffs? More importantly... will Kevin really bring the jello shots again? Will Miran be preparing special treats with properly oriented nuggets in them? Will the fourth period last until next season? So many questions.... and tonight we will discover the answers. Tonight the playoff fate of our twin franchieses will be decided. Tonight we go to war with oursevles.

So bring the smack. Bring your game. Bring something for the after party. Just bring it all to Canton by 9:10pm tonight, and we'll have our questions answered.

See you there.