Zombies roll over Tigers

Cadavers(7) vs Tigers

Monday 11/7

Milton Academy 8pm

4-0 win

The Cadavers would face longtime division rival the Tigers on Monday night at Milton Academy looking to continue the recent success we’ve had against these guys lately. The Dead would wear gold as is tradition by now against the Tigers. It was just a week ago that the Schlitz had their way with these Tigers in the nightcap game at BU which wasn’t much of a contest. The Dead in Gold would also feature a nice lineup and the pregame confidence was high.

Here’s your breakdown.

Randy Dudek in Net

D1: DWH, Bauer

D2: George, Reynolds

O1: Baker, Teddy Galante, and Matvey

O2: Daley, Elliot, and Sully

O3: Larry, Jeff and Dr. Jasse

The Tigers were not as short handed as they’ve been the last few times, and seemed to have a bit more fight than last week, but it was clear that Gold should be able to control the play. Rolling 3 lines the Golden Cads would get lots of chances and would play well the whole first period.
A tribute to their keeper, not the usual guy, the Tigers fought us to a standstill for the entire first frame. Gold would see some excellent plays though. Sully would have at least two great chances on the doorstep and watching him work with Daley and Elliot all night was a pleasure. Daley was wheeling and dealing and creating all kinds of space and both Sully and Matt would get at least a handful of great chances during the game.

The first would end scoreless and there would be only one penalty for Gold, Larry who would go for a quick wrestle with a Red defenceman who would also go with the match.

The second saw things get going scoresheet wise when Daley would feed Mark Reynolds at the left point and Mark would label a slapshot that found home and gave the Cads a 1-0 lead just 2 minutes in. Five minutes later Larry would tie up a faceoff in the Red end. Number 26, their best player, would try to go around the net and out of the zone but Jasse met him on the other side. Mike would slap the puck away from 26 and it would squirt out right to Jeff who was coming across the slot. Jeff would finish the play with a wrister stick side and the Gold would be up 2-0.

Mark Reynolds would go for a check but there would be no blood on the penalty. The second would end 2-0 Golden Dead.

The third would see another penalty when Eric Bauer would go for a trip or some other nonsense. Eric collided with a guy and they both yard-saled and he went to the box. Again no damage on the penalty. But Red deserves credit for continuing to mount an attack. Randy would have to scramble a few times to keep things under control around the net.

But the Gold just kept on coming. The Sullivan line finally broke through after all their solid chances and Jim would bang home a nice play from DWH and Matt Elliot. I don’t know how Daley didn’t figure there as it seamed he had a million touches. He and DWH really did a nice job of puck possession when on the ice. DWH in particular with that long stride can really move with it and its nice to have him back there patrolling the blue line again.

As things would begin to wind down Larry would take a break out and then feather a terrific pass right onto Jeff’s stick as he came down the slot. Jeff would rip the wrister again and this time going 5-hole would cap the night making it 4-0 good guys.

Unfortunately no 4^th period for this one as Milton is tight on the booze policy.

Game Stars

3^rd Star: DWH. Only one assist but he (like Mike Daley) covered a ton of ground and acted as a stabilizing force all the time on the ice. Good work.

2^nd Star: Speaking of stable… Randy Dudek with the zero and yet another solid game in the pipes. Randy has quickly become the foundation for us in net and has settled in nicely this season with dependable quality play. Nice to see him get the shutout.

1^st Star: Self admiration society special… Jeff Fosdick… for two nice goals in his second game at forward in a coon’s age. Felt great to skate with Larry and the Good Doctor. Thanks guys.

The ride home saw a turnout at the Cavern Tavern for a beverage, a quick strum and a laugh or two with the proprietor and his high quality associates. Boulevard, Sympathy, Tornado,  and the Weight… good stuff. Thanks for making the night perfect.