Doubleheader Game 1 Schlitz vs Deep Freeze

Schlitz (14) vs Deep Freeze

Wednesday Jan 9

UMass 9:20 pm

7-1 Win!

Game one of the Alcatraz State double header was a good one. The flying Beercans ended up with an even ten against the blue clad Freeze and didn't wate any time getting down to business.

Marc Valenti opened the scoring in the first period with an unassisted goal that was apparently a slapper through traffic. 1-0 good guys.

Mike Daley was next on a feed from Larry Bell, and then iJosh put one home before the end of the period with assists from his line mates Pete Capraro and Matt Kilroy. Larry was skating regularly with Matt Elliot and Mike Hammitt as the other line. Daley was paired with Dan Gregson and Mike Campbell with Valenti for the defensive groups. The game saw some good action, mostly in the Deep Freeze end with lots of chances for the guys in Gold.

The second period was really more of the same as the Beercans kept up the pressure. Larry got a goal assisted by Valenti and Elliott, then Mike Hammitt put one home from Campbell before the middle frame was complete. At this point, even the Suds, who have been known to give up a lead were feeling pretty good. Mike Gash was barely tested until the third period was well underway.

Speaking of the third.... Mike Campbell was whistled off at the 13 minute mark (the first, and ONLY penalty of the game for the Gold) and the Freeze was able to convert on the powerplay. Colapsing in thier own zone the gold gave up a number of shots, one of which made its way through. Too bad about the shutout.... Campbell wasn't happy about it given his unprintable comments upon returning to the bench.

Mike Hammitt finished out the period with a very nice unasssisted goal of his own to bring the score to 6-1. That was the way that one ended.

***this just in***

iJosh tells me that Mike Daley scored one more before the end of the game so really it was 7-1.

That goal was Daley's second of the game and was assisted by Kilroy and iJosh hizownbadself.

That kinda changes my gamestars a little....

Game Stars.

3rd Star- Larry Bell for a goal and an assist and lots of ice covered. We are going to add Mike Daley here as well given that after a recount he ended with 2 goals on the night. Mike has been outstanding in his rookie season so far....

2nd Star- Marc Valenti, another goal and assist performance, worthy of note.

1st Star- I'm going with Mike "The Hammer" Hammitt. Again Mike is showing that his mobility has increased and he is really making some nice contributions. The chances have been coming and his 2 goal performance shows he's making good on them. Plus he brought 16oz. Schlitz pounders for after the game! Keep up the good work.

Honorable Mention 1: Mike Gash... sorry dude... one goal is good... but you were never really tested.

Honorable Mention 2: iJosh for bringing his camera to the bench. Here are a few pics of the game for your enjoyment. And for reminding me of the actual score of the game....