Tied up with the Tigers. Suds let one get away.

Schlitz (9) vs Tigers

Monday November 26

Canton 9:20pm

3-3 Tie.

A cold Monday night in Canton for the Suds. Eleven skaters showed (iJosh on the late side so we started and played most of the 1st with 10) but management had to scramble at the last minute due to a goaltender cancellation. Unfortunatly due to the time of day and short notice Matt could get no takers for a fill in appearance between the pipes. So what did the 9 fingered executive of the year do...? He drove to Canton and put on the goalie equipment and played for us so we wouldn't have to forfit the game.

Now, in case you hadn't heard... Matt lost most of his thumb in a little accident about a month ago. For him to get between the pipes was an act of selflessness and courage that we can all appreciate. Not only that... .but he played great! Thanks Matt, from all the skating suds!

This game got off to a wierd start. The Zebras insisted on starting the clock (at 915 on the arena clock no less!) before we were all out on the ice and by the time Kilroy got to the net we had lost over 6 minutes of the first period. This was no fault of his own... the blogger... with questionable sobriety was holding him up trying to tie on his neck guard to his helmet. Anyway the game began and the clock had already run off half the period. A point to remember when skating at Canton from now on. Show up early!

The game started well for the suds, as new defenseman Marc Valenti scored on a scorching slapper, unassisted before the end of the first period. Marc was joined by DHW and Mike Daley, and George Moorachian for the defensive groups. The forwards were Jeff Fosdick, Larry Bell, Chris Fosdick, iJosh, Scott Pounds, Kevin Parker, and Dan Gregson.

The Suds looked strong and took it to the tigers and shortly into the second period broke through again. This time it was Gregson slamming home a nice rebound from DWH and Mike Daley. 2-0 for the suds. The play went up and down, weighted toward the kitty's end of the ice for a long time. Kilroy made some very nice stops along the way to preserve the goose-egg on our side of the scoreboard through the end of 2.

In the third the Tigers broke the ice by squeeking one past Matty to close within one. This was answered promptly by the guys in gold when iJosh put it home from linemates Parker and Pounds. This was the end of the good news for the Shlitz however as the play became more and more shakey down the stretch.

The Tigers scored again at the 10 minute mark and things tightened considerably with chances at both ends. Nothing doing for the good guys, the Tigers got the equalizer with just 2 min left in the game. No fault of Matt's again, just too many chances and too many yellow shirts chasing around the zone.

A nice try and a valiant effort but the suds let this one slip away. Therefore we will give out some Kudos... but no gamestars.

Kudo #1 to the roster for getting 0 (that's right...zero) penalties for the game. Good job!

Kudo #2 for who else but man of the hour and 9 1/2 fingers... Madd Matt Kilroy. Thanks dude.

Fourth period had good representation with Scott, Parker, and Kilroy supplying beer.

Thanks to everyone.

If I've forgotten anything please comment on the post or send me an email.

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