Cads top Goats! Big Playoff Win!

Cadavers vs Scapegoats
Wednesday 4/27
BU 7:00pm

2-0 Win.


Team Zombie faced off against the Scapegoats at BU last night to claim rights for the loser bracket in the Maple Leafs Division playoffs. Both teams had one loss, the Cads due to the Goats themselves and would play for the right to play the Undefeated (playoffs) Blues tonight in Quincy.
The Dead in Red would be scrambling for players as it was the same night as the Bruins-Montreal Game 7 down the road at the Garden. It seams the 'Goats had the same issue as they would field a team of 9, and while talented, they were clearly without one or two of their "stars". Here's what the Zombie lineup looked like.
Jacob Marks in Net
D1: Campbell & Jeff
D2: George & Bauer
O1: Daley, Elliot and Roman
O2: Nelson, Joe, and Scott
O3: Larry, Mitch and iJosh

The Red would start well and it was clear that while the game would be close and tough, there was definitely a good chance for the Red to win on this night. The Goats were solid, but hurt by their lack of depth on the bench and by the end of the scoreless first they were already starting to slow down. The still had a few guys to keep an eye on. #6 with the black socks/pink stripes was a player, as well as speedy tough forwards #16 and #20. The Cads did a good job corralling the Goats when needed and creating consistent chances. There would be no scoring, or penalties in the first period.

Chances would become more frequent in the second. It wasn't long, when the hard work would start to pay off for the Red. Nelson, mucking and grinding as he does so well with linemates Joe and Scott would pop home a feed from Joe just under the 14 minute mark to put the Zombies on top. The Red would continue to apply the pressure and by late in the period the Goats would start to let the frustration show. #18 would go off with 3 minutes left in the second for a hook. There were some good chances but no blood and the period would end 1-0 Cads.

The third would see more good chances as the Red would clearly take the lion's share of shots in the period. Larry, Joe, Nelson, and iJosh would all have solid chances either miss the net or turned aside. Mike Campbell would jump up into the offensive fray a couple of times, charging in like the lean-mean freight-train he is, but nothing would fall for him.
More than one guy called it just like a B's playoff game, the team clinging to a tenuous 1 goal lead for a long period of time. Again the Goats would take a penalty but again they would execute the kill and there was no scoring.

Finally, under 5 minutes to play the Cads would strike paydirt again. The play would come from George, holding in at the point, to Mitch who would send it toward the net and then Larry would wrist one over the sprawling keeper for the insurance goal we needed.
The Goats would get a couple good chances and pulled their keeper but Jacob would stand strong, as he did all night (and all the playoffs really) and the Goats would be sent home with nothing.

So there you have it. A nice 2-0 win to send the Cads to the Championship game (kinda) against the Blues. The Goats wished us luck to take them down which was nice.
Game Stars

3rd Star: Larry Bell for the icer late in the game. Larry's had a nice couple of games for the Cads and it was nice to see him get a big time goal when we needed it.
2nd Star: Jacob Shutout Marks. Dude is on quite a run with us these playoffs winning games 2-0, 5-0 and now 2-0 again. Last night he wasn't tested as often as in the other games, he was still a solid presence and did a great job.

1st Star: Nelson Gamewinner Sharfman. The lunchpail greybeard's hard work pays off again as he would nail this one down with his goal in the second period. Always showing the way with his hard work and attitude. Great work Nelson.

So the Cadavers will face off against Les Bleus tonight for (almost) the Championship. Good luck Zombies.

Zombies star in Epic Fail

Cadavers vs Scapegoats
Tuesday April 5
Quincy 920pm

6-1 trainwreck

Schlidaveur management completely imploded on Tuesday night, blowing the game time distribution resulting in a near forfeit, then followed by a complete drubbing on the ice at the hands of the capable Scapegoats.

The blogger knew something was wrong right away when hurrying into the lockeroom, thinking I was running late found only Mark Reynolds getting dressed in an EMPTY room. Gulp. Immediately calling teammates, trying to figure out if I was in the right place or not it soon became very, painfully, pathetically clear. The time was wrong on the email from Management. The email said 950. The gametime was 920.

The only glimmer of hope was the game before us was in overtime. I paced out front, as if it would make anyone come faster, when reliable goaltender Jon Cole rolled up with a “why are out out here stressing out” look on his face. Bless him, he was ready in no time. Calls to Baker and Parker, who were close, got them going quick.

The previous game went to a shootout, which had several rounds and the zamboni was on, and enough guys had showed to avoid the forfeit. So this good news was really only part of the story. The Cads would take the ice and start the game with just 4 skaters. The bench would fill as the first period would progress but the first 10 minutes were severely shorthanded.

So, in front of Jon would be Mike Campbell, Jeff Fosdick (who was staring down the barrel of his punishment for FUCKING UP THE EMAIL), Steve Baker, and Mark Reynolds. Scott Pounds would be the next to the bench and ice, followed up by Mitch and Parker. The Red roster would fill out with George, Dan (DWH) Herbert, Larry, Nelson, and then Paul Chapman would show up sometime in the second.

Unfortunately things were not going well on the ice as the promptly arriving skaters walked in to find this clusterfuck in progress. About a minute in the Goats got a good chance and Jon made a 5 hole stop, but the Ref ruled that it had crossed the line behind him. Campbell, who was well fueled via pregame beverages in true playoff form, and Reynolds would take great verbal exception to this. Immediately we were ingratiating ourselves to the zebras with all kinds of f bombs. You can imagine how that went.

The Goats would make relatively quick work of us scoring a nice bang bang play from the near side that would make it 2-0 about six and a half minutes in. Red was holding their own only sometimes, with good defensive plays followed by turnstile o-rama. The Goats would extend their lead at about 7 minuets left. Then again with just under five minutes the would send a long dump into the zone that was barely on net but Jon’s stick didn’t catch it and it hit the corner of the net and went in for a 4-0 lead. That’s how the first would end.

The Cads did an admirable job of focusing and playing as hard as possible and Management appreciates the Zombie pride that made it a game from then on. The addition of stellar newcomer Paul Chapman would be a brief glimmer. He would step on the ice and would take a pass from Jeff then work the top of the zone and score on a quick shot from the high slot. That would make it 5-1. That was it. Right there, the only positive thing that happened.

Baker would go for a slash in the second. Campbell would go for a rough, but only because he hadn’t fully warmed up his mouth yet. They scored their 6th during that penalty about midway through the period. Red would get lots of chances and at times did a great job working for shots but the Goat keeper was up to the task and had no problem protecting the big lead.

Things would predictably get chippy. Number 2 (no cage) and 73 (pink gloves) were particularly nasty, and by the end of the second there were skirmishes here and there. George and 73 went a few rounds in front of Jon with both of them ending up on their asses more than once. Baker and 2 would have regular exchanges.

Momentum just never got going for Red. It had started bad and never really climbed out of that hole.

With about 10 minutes left Jeff would chase a Goat he’d been tussling with all the way down to our end and would give him a good shot, sending the guy sprawling into the net and down then they would continue to beat on each other in front. Red touched and the Zebs called Jeff for the slash-takedown. As soon as the words “slash 10 Red” were out of his mouth “YOU'RE FULL OF FUCKING SHIT!” came bellowing across the ice from number 77. You could practically smell the Yard House monthly flavor wafting through the air as more invectives came tumbling across the rink. “THAT’S FUCKING BULLSHIT!” and a steady stream of F*bomb criticism came until the whistle blew again and 77 joined Jeff in the box.

This was actually the first thing that had brought a smile to Jeff’s face the entire night. He was trying to climb up into his helmet for the gametime fuckup but this was a classic moment. “I appreciate the support.” he said and they had a laugh. They had to, the reality was they’d just pretty much wrapped it up.

The Red would proceed to make a great 5-3 penalty kill. Zombie pride again from a bunch of guys submarined by the organization at the outset. That was it. No more shenanigans or scoring to tell of.

Except one thing. Jeff must have been suitably comforted by the copious amounts of Bud Light being served in the parking lot as he loudly grumbled “won the fourth” as the Goats guys broke up and got in their cars.

That was I guess the only other glimmer. The Cads represented in the fourth and tales of teen angst and porn in the good old days helped to ease the pain of the bad night. It was decided that the 13 year old boys of today don’t know how good they have it, that we’d all have had something fall off if we’d had the Internet when we were that age, and a sampling of the team’s most questionable deep dark urls would make for some very interesting surfing. That’s it.

This means that there will be a Playoff Loser bracket Daveur coming up sometime… management doesn’t know right now and probably wont or at least wont share it with the team…. speaking of which.

The Coon of Shame Returns.

And is awarded to Jeff. GM, CEO and grand poohbah of Schlidaveur International.

Way to go dude. To quote Campbell (again): ‘Dude, that’s your only job, to make sure all our sorry asses show up at the right time! YOUR ONLY JOB!” True. Sorry about that boys.

Suds down Goats! Last minute Win!

Schlitz (10) vs Scapegoats
Thursday July 8th
Quincy 7:50pm

3-2 Win!

Another terrific night for summer hockey in Quincy. There was a positive vibe in the air as the Suds gathered for an early evening matchup with the Scapegoats. The Good Doctor Jasse even made an appearance. He stood on the bench and took some pics. Nice to have him with the team even though he was still on the DL.
Here is the breakdown of the Golden Beercan Roster.
CEO in Net
Jeff, Bauer
DWH, Roman
Ken/Mitch
iJosh
Chris
Scott
Matt Elliot
Gregson
Daley
John Carey

The 'Goats had the usual suspects but no real stand outs or half shield wonders. The Beercans took the game right to them and did a good job moving the puck and passing. This paid off right away when iJosh would take a pass from Gregson and Jeff and he would rifle a shot that was a thing of epic beauty just over two minutes into the first.
Clearly my man was feeling it. He had a fan in the stands and picked the right night to score his best looking goal in a long time. At least that the Blogger can recall...
The game looked like the Beercans would be able to do what they wanted and there were long stretches of sustained pressure by Gold and some really nice passing. Regardless the 'Goats would get one with about 7 min left in first and the first would end 1-1.
The Second frame was all grind it out but not much scoreing as the Gold would work some nice moves but clearly was having a problem finishing their opportunities. To top it off on a breakdown and rush the other way the Gold would give one up about 6 minutes into the period.

The Gold wasn't going anywhere and to the Roster's credit everyone brought it and the offense and puck possession kept on coming.

With less than 5 left in the period Mike Daley would find the net after some nice work in the zone. He took a pass from iJosh who took it from Jeff at the point. Good work all the way around grinding out the chance by the forwards. Daley was a beast all night working the puck in the zone. I have to say there were stretches where we were putting 3 and 4 or more passes together on a shift. A thing of beauty. After 2, 2-2.

The Third was all the grind of the second, with plenty more wheezing, from both clubs. Nice saves at both ends kept the game scoreless. The CEO did a masterful job stopping the play any time the Blue got something going. Good stuff all the way around.

Which brings us to less than 2 minutes to play. Daley's line on the ice and the Gold applying nice pressure on the 'goats as it came down to the wire. Chris Fosdick would work a pass to Eric Bauer who would make a play at the point and get it low to Daley who was working the pocket low off to the goalies right. He shook two defenders and walked right to the side of the net and banged home the game winner with authority and sent the Gold home happy with a 3-2 win.

Just great work by Daley to make it happen when we needed it. All the guys on the ice did a great job getting chances as the time ran out.

Game Stars.
3rd: iJosh for a crowd pleasing score... his very first of the night.

2nd:Matty CEO Kilroy for making the stops all night and lookin' good.

1st: Magic Mike Daley for a pair of goals and a stylish game winner in the closing minutes. Doesn't get much better than that.

Actually... it did.
Awaiting us in the parking lot was the good Doctor himself, standing by his portable camping grill with a cooler of beer at his feet. Burgers and dogs for the victors who relished the moment in the heat of the evening and discussed our victory... and the absence of #21 from the postgame... for some time.

So a big 4th period Game Star for Jassman. Thanks very much for the pics, the burgers and the beers!

Suds go down to Goats

Schlitz (10) vs Scapegoats
Tuesday December 8th
UMass Boston 10:30pm


5-3 Loss



Looks like the Suds had a long night at the Prison by the Bay on Tuesday night. Major props off the top to Dan Gregson who checked in with a scan of the score sheet. Looks like we had a good crew for a late night but things didn't go so well.
Nelson and Neil both had goals in the first but the Goats had 3. The Goats would get another 2 in the second and Mike Daley would land one for the good guys in the third.
Looks like the Gold were no stranger to the penalty box taking 3 in the second, and two more in the third... at least we won the penalty total (5-3).

Now, big thanks to Neil Shah who sent in a quick recap of the relevant action...

Forward:
Ken-Nelson-Neil
Gregson-Roman-Mike

Defense:
Dan with hands and Matvey
Daly and Kevin Parker

I think Daly took Roman's place at center after Roman got hurt late in the game.

We actually started the game pretty well and staked ourselves a quick 2-0 lead. Nelson scored the first goal- our line did some nice cycling down low and then Ken found Nelson in front and he put in a backhander through the goalies legs.

Second goal was scored on a rebound. I'm not sure who shot it but the rebound came out to me for a second shot which went in over the goalie's shoulder. Though I'd love to take credit for roofing one, I think in actuality the puck might have deflected off a defender or someone else in front and went in over the goalie's shoulder.

Unfortunately, beyond that things didn't go so well. Our defensive zone coverage was not great; we made some bad line changes; let in a few soft goals, etc.

I think Daly scored the third goal on a nice shot.

Thanks Neil. Thanks for giving us a few words about the game. Too bad about the outcome.
The Suds are on quite a skid.... good thing the Zombies are doing well...

Suds crushed by 'goats in nightcap

Schlitz (2) vs Scapegoats
Thursday October 15th
UMass 9:20pm


6-2 loss


Ok so as time wind down in the Zombie 2-1 loss to the Terriers Marc Valenti and Ken AK Douville would show up for this, the late game. Mike Campbell had arrived during the first game as well so couldnt really be considered "fresh". Those two guys would represent the entire fresh leg contingent for the late game. Not a good sign. Especially since we faced a well manned and reasonably talented Scapegoats squad that was completely fresh.

Things didn't look great from the start for Team Beercan. The Goats were after it and scored early in the first to get on top right away. We would be in penalty trouble from the start as AK would check himself out for "unsportsmanlike conduct" whatever that was... probably talking. I can't for the life of me recall how the scoring went in this one as it was fairly a blur.

I do know that Mike Daley would score from iJosh, and Nelson would score from Larry but that one was close to the end. In between the goats would rack up a bunch of goals, five in addition to the one they opened with to lead the game most of the way 6-1. This one was really never close.

Other penalty action included Valenti going fo a high stick, George for a hook, and Campbell for a trip.

We also were able to reaquaint ourselves with Katie the scorekeeper who had some drama or other going on in her life. Thankfully Larry didn't hurl any obscenities at her and didn't offer to insert anything into... well you get what I mean.

This game sucked. We got our asses handed to us after playing a tight game right before. Everyone was exhausted and the fact that the whole thing took place at U Mass just added to the level of suckatude.

Bleh.

Cads edged by 'goats

Cadavers (6) vs Scapegoats
Thursday June 25th
Milton Academy 9:20


2-1 Loss



This is the only info I have on this one. Short and sweet from Captain Mark Reynolds and just a few words from power forward Chris Fosdick. Anyone with something to add is more than welcome to add it in the comments section or email me directly. Here's Mark:
"The Goats got the better of the Red last evening by a score of 2-1.

The Red played a tight game against an evenly matched opponent, but it just wasn’t enough. We definitely had our share of scoring chances and close calls.

BMF Kilroy between the pipes was outstanding and kept the game close. Kilroy faced a deluge of odd man rushes and played the angles perfectly. His glove hand was on fire.

Defense:
Campbell – Reynolds
George – Steve

Forwards:
iJosh – Kenny – Hammitt
Pete – Nelson – The Dr
Chris F – Goody – Parker

With all the “Lady Bing” candidates in this lineup, the penalties were surprisingly few. Both teams played a clean game.

Our lone goal originated with a Goat turnover in the neutral zone that we capitalized on. As George likes to say, “take away the opponent’s passing lanes”.

Ouch, no beers last night. Talk about painful.
Mark"
Thanks Cap. Let it be known that the only goal was scored by Captain Reynolds hisownbadself.
Here's Chris:
"We lost to the 'goats 2-1 last night. Kilroy did a very good job in net. Very close game, we just weren't sharp enough on offense. We looked like we hadn't played in 8 weeks...rusty.
C "

Ok. Thanks for the words guys. The blogger always appreciates.
Matty is certainly playing very well so far as a regular rotation keeper and I think that only means good things down the road.

Suds fall to Goats

Schlitz vs Scapegoats
Thursday April 9th
Hingham C 10:20pm

6-2 Loss

The Blogger has been waiting for stories from this one to come in, but the early news was not good. Sort of like news coming back from the front when things aren’t going so well.

The messenger shows up limping, with a bandaged head, and can barely salute when he tells the generals that he’s the only one left from the 5th Cavalry division.

I’ve got a feeling iJosh has got something for us somewhere out there so well keep an eye to the email.
...wait... here's iJosh now...

With a 3rd straight Schlitz Championship in the balance the pressure was on from the start. George would lead the blueliners along with Dan with Hands, Mike Daley and always versatile and level headed Mark Reynolds.
The forwards would be centered by Roman and Gritty and Grizzly Old Nelson, who's playoff beard full of large patches of gray just add to the character. The wing pairs would be Matt Elliott and Matvey, Dr. Pounds and Dan Gregson, Capraro and iJosh.

No doubt the team felt the pressure as there was almost no flow, no control, no offense and certainly no defense to start the game. This would lead to a very quick set of goals by the Scapegoats. The first just a scrum of players near the crease, the 2nd a perfect pick set by our own defense allowed the opposing forward to deke "unseen" before moving around everyone and slide the puck into the open net. The 3rd goal would soon be netted before the end of the 1st came to a merciful end. Both Mark Reynolds and Dan with Hands would be sent to the sin bin in this period courtesy of a hold and a slash.

So the Golden Beer Cans had to get back into this game. And the only way to get back in was to score the next goal. But that is not how this story goes. Not before long, the Suds would find themselves down early in the 2nd by the overwhelming score of 4-0. Nothing was going the Suds way. Absolutely, positively nothing. At one point the Cans had a 5 on 3 penalty and got a grand total of 0 shots for and quite possibly a few against. You could tell exactly how the game was going by closing your eyes and determining the level of excitement in George's voice. And after doing exactly that, following the 2 man advantage, one would have thought we were down 4-0 with no appearance of hockey skills what-so-ever. So after getting the verbal assault we deserved, some people would actually get to work.

First Gritty and Grizzly Old Nelson would do what Nelson does, find a way to get the hard working goal.

Then Matvey would find paydirt, cutting the deficit to 4-2. Then the Team of Beer was just flat once again giving way to another goal ending the period at 5-2. Somewhere in this period Dan Gregson would get called for a hook.

Plodding into the 3rd would see more of the same. The best news out of this period wasn't that Dan Gregson was called for an interference or that instead of the game ending 7-2 it ended 6-2 after a goal was waved off due to a goaltender interference penalty on the Goats.

So our night over and our playoff hopes damaged we will head toward Wednesday knowing that one more loss and we are done. Hopefully it will be better next time.

... great work iJosh as always. Too bad about the outcome.

The suds are on deck for Wednesday 4/15 against... The Blues

Bavis Arena 10:10pm

Lets have a good game against the rival Blues... whom we haven't played in a while.

Suds Beat Goats for Championship!

Schlitz vs Scapegoats
Olympic Div Championship
Thursday Sept. 18th
Canton 9:30pm

2-1 WIN WIN WIN!


Another season, another chance for the skating beercans to play for the title. This time around there were interesting circumstances (well… really when isnt there?) the team wasn’t sure they were playing until the result of the Sitniks/Inglejacks game on Monday night. Then after calculating the tiebreakers and a special email conference from the league it was worked out. On the graces of their goals against The Schlitz, at 2-1 had the chance to play the 3-0 and looking unbeatable Scapegoats for the division championship. This, even after the Suds had taken a sound thrashing from these very Goats in game number 2 of this playoff season. So thanks to the collapse of the Soviets/Sitniks the Suds were in. You really can’t ask for more team. The teams were put in separate divisions, but still managed to make their respective championship games. Team Zombie had their chance on Monday night, but fell short against El Tigre. So last night Larry’s Suds took on the mighty Goats for the title.

It just also happens that the blogger found some work to do and stayed late at the office so he could be there to take in the proceedings. It would be a shame, wouldn’t it friend reader of the blog, if the team won and no one was there to record the moment? So as the teams took the ice, a full 13 (after a late showing Larry, Valenti and Chuck got their act together) for the Suds and the blogger doing his best Mike Millbury impression behind the bench. Here’s how your Suds Championship Game Roster Looked.
D1; Campbell, Capt.George
D2; James, Valenti
O1; Larry, Chris Foz, Gregson
O2; Nelson, Hammitt, Sullivan
O3; Matvey, Chuck, Blake
Coach: Blogger

The Goats would take the ice with only about 8 or 9 players to start. This meant the ‘cans had the early advantage, particularly since the man everyone was looking for (number 18) was not in attendance. In the early going Team Gold tried to establish short shifts and pushed the game right at the Goats trying to get to them a soon as possible. This led to some early chances and the Gold sustained a few shifts of pressure in the ‘goats end.
It was the second or third full time through the lines when the game took its first break. In a typical hard work effort Nelson and Sully worked back and forth to each other in the offensive zone. As the goats scrambled Valenti slid way down from the point all the way to the low slot on the goalies right. Nelson worked to Sully (or the other way around) then over to Valenti who was all alone and buried the first goal of the game.
The Gold seemed to take it in stride and continued the hard work and pressure, but things were changing on the goats bench. Two players came in about the time of the goal. Then at the 9 minute mark the man we’d been waiting for showed up. 18 immediately took a few shifts and unloaded a few of his trademark blistering slappers. Big Kudos to Big Mike Campbell for taking his first blast right off the shin pads. It was clear the gold would have to pay attention. The first period would end with the good guys up 1-0. The second would see the start of a disturbing trend of Gold players going to the box. The first up was Campbell at 15:33 in the second for a rough. The Gold knuckled up and killed the penalty with noteoworthy performances from both Matvey and Chuck on the kill.

The Gold would stay after it protecting the one goal lead. Brian Carey made a Huge stop on a nice shot with 6:50 in the second that help keep team Suds alive. Unfortunately they wouldn't make it out of the period unscathed as the 'Goats would score on a long break with 2:13 left in the second to tie it up. To make matters worse the Suds would take another penalty with only secons left on the clock in the second so we would start the third, tied 1-1 but on the PK again.

So there you have it. One period to go for the trophy and a man down out of the gate. Again the Gold would do a very nice job on the kill, but more trouble came nearly as soon as the kill was completed. This time Hammitt would get a whistle at 14:30 for a high stick and (trend here...) the Gold would scramble, once again successfully, through another man down situation. The good news was that so far all the kills were successfull, the bad news was that we weren't done... by a long shot.
With just over 10 minutes in the game it took another big shift. Greg James took the puck from our own blue line (just inside) and charged up the right side. He worked low, drawing all kinds of attention then ripped one in front where Matvey, parked on the doorstep plopped it into the net for a 2-1 lead. Things were looking good for the Suds, but the Goats were pressing all the harder as we went down the streatch.

Less than a minute after the goal Brian would have another huge save, this time on thier guy #18 that squelched a good chance by the goats. The Gold would counter with strong shifts from Larry's line, and a great chance by Chuck right in front just under 4 minutes.
The pressure mounted as we entered the final minutes. Unfortunatley the Zebra's whistle was not done for the night. at 2:16 Nelson was called for a slash as he covered (albeit agressively) the opposing player in the slot. Iffy... no question of contact... but with 2 min left in the championship game? Curious. Back to the kill.

Despite some great work, and being able to clear the puck a few times, the Gold were dumbfounded when the whistle sounded again. This time Hammitt for a rough with 1:29 remaining. Again, no question of contact, but suddenly the stuff that was going free all game was now getting called. At the very least this penalty got a matching call so the teams stayed at 5-4. Lets note here that the verbal outrage from the Gold bench, and on the ice was not buying us any good will at all with the zebs...especailly comments about them "throwing the game". While I understand, (and agree) with the sentiment, it only pissed them off to the point where the younger guy was yelling back at the bench.
Both pairs of D did great work in these final minutes. Like wise Larry and co. up front were digging hard to keep the puck out to the goats hands.

As hard as this may be to believe friend, the Zebras weren't done. The Ref calls George with 53 seconds remaining for an "interference" (likely the product of our own mouths). Now the Gold faced a 2 man down situation, and the 'goats would pull their keeper to make it 6-3 until Nelson came out of the box. This only lasted a short time, but it was long enough.
Just in case you are keeping track, that's 4 penalites in the 3rd period, another in the last 10 seconds of the 2nd (so really 5 kills in the third), and 3 of those inside the last 2:30. If that doesn't say something about the Referre's willingness to make calls against us... I dont know what does.

Nelson would join Larry and I can't recall which D pair (I'm sorry guys) to work the final 30 seconds of the game. The goats would get one more good chance but Brian Carey sucked it up with 10 seconds on the clock to shut it down.
The Gold would escape with the win as they kept the puck away for the last few ticks of the clock.

Great work by everyone in a real thriller that makes a veritable 3-Peat for the guys with the Beer Label on the Jerseys.
Game Stars
3rd Star: The D corps. This is kind of a cop out because they all deserve big time credit. Mike Campbell, Greg James, George Moorachian, and Marc Valenti outworked the 'goats forwards all night and did a tremendous job clearing the zone on the MULTIPLE penalty kills. These guys were the backbone of everything that happend in this game.
2nd Star: Matvey for the Game winner. Right where he needed to be!
1st Star: Brian Carey. Great work, and a bunch of really solid saves that kept this one winnable. Clearly Brian picked the right night to turn in one of his best performances of the season. Thanks!

Overheard in the Locker Room: From MC "Next seasons mantra should be, no one, not anyone, regardless of the situation can talk to a zebra... about anything." Seconded.

Great work by everyone. Nice to leave the game with shirts and a trophy and this one was a bit unlikely given the fact that this team had handed it to us, nearly the exact same roster, just 2 weeks before. Everyone on the roster earned their shirt. Congrats.

The blogger also wants to thank Emma, Grace and Scout for posing with Dad's new trophy and adding some genuine "cuteness" to the blog. Thanks!

Gregson and Chuck looking good (not cute) in thier new shirts.

Suds Chewed by Goats

Schlitz (p2) vs Scapegoats
Thursday August 28th
Dedham 8:10pm

6-2 Loss



Well... its taken a week but the Blogger can't put it off any longer. The playoffs go on as of Monday and the "week off" is almost over.
This game wasn't a whole lot of fun, despite the fact that the Golden Beercans played hard, even fairly well at times but just didn't have enough to get it done against the 'goats.

The roster was full, with a complete 13 showing for the Schlitz.
Defense were Campbell and James, George and DWH
Offense 1: Larry, Jasse and Chuck
Offense 2: Nelson, Hammitt and Matvey
Offense 3: Jeff, Blake and Gregson
Net: Brian Carey.

The game started fine and there was some good action early.
Unfortunatley at the three minute mark #18 came rushing up the ice. He was the only one NOT dressed in the 'goats sharp unis... he then made a nice slide move and lasered a shot past Brian. Just to makes sure we all saw what he could do, he did it again a minute later.
Jeff asked him if he played D league often... "I've been with these guys 3 years" was his response.
No problem. Actually, as the game went on this guy slowed down remarkably, so there is no way that the blogger is going to be calling "ringer" on this game.
The Goats landed another before the end of the first and it was 3-0 badguys after one. They would score again in the second period for the only scoring and lead 4-0 after two periods.
The Suds would take a pair of penalties in the third (Campbell/Bell) as frustration mounted but in general the Zebras let everything go and while things were a little chippy at times, it was good playoff hockey.
The Suds just couldn't get any sustained pressure, or at least any pressure that resulted in multiple quality shots. Here and there a rush, a keep in, but ultimatly not much.
The 'cans would break through, courtesy of Mike Jasse, who took a sweet feed from DWH and got the Gold of the "shnide". Larry would score (of course) inside the final 2 minutes (assist by Jasse) but the game was well decided at that point.
The Goats had scored twice more just before Larry's goal (18 again...) and the game would end like that 6-2.
There really isn't much to say about all that other than the PUNK ASS KID who was supposed to be the scorekeeper couldn't be bothered to write anything other than the goals down on the sheet. Glad we are paying him.
The Goats 18 had a chance to repeat his "been with them 3 years" a couple more times. Once while Hammitt was trying to talk the Zebras into something after the game (...don't ask... I don't have a clue either...) and once more in the parking lot when our stragglers and their stragglers shared a beer well after the game.
Well... back to it next week. The 'cans are still technically alive for the Championship game but will need to win big against the Blues this coming week.
Stay tuned...

Suds down the 'goats. Quincy Smackdown!

Schiltz (8) vs. Scapegoats

Wednesday July 2

Quincy 8:10pm

4-2 Win!

Well well well... another fiesty matchup with our horned divisional rivals the Scapegoats. This team has a certain ability to get scrappy and under our skin for sure. They always play us pretty tight and if last night's game was any indication we should have several more very interesting matchups with this crew the rest of the summer. Good stuff, as far as the blogger is concerned.

Here is where the blogger will turn this game story over to Guest Blogger Extraordinaire iJosh who was a major player in last night's exciting matchup. Here is iJosh's game report.

"Do you want the good news or bad news first?
Okay, the bad news: We had more penalties than the Goats AND more
penalties than goals scored in the game (by either team).
The good news: We had more goals than them. Yes boys and girls this was a rough and tumble game with lots of pushing, shoving, bitching (by both teams and yes I was guilty and probably the worst offender - I'll do better next time...but in my small defense the refs botched the mele in
the 3rd and should have thrown out a player or two).

The Beercans had a strong showing at this one. We started with 11 in the locker room, dropped to 10 by game time and then back up to 12 a few minutes later. Mr. Kilroy showed early to trade cars with Campbell and didn't even bother to stay for the game. Oh well. He missed an
interesting night. Early on the good guys in yellow were playing well and had a few good chances and were not giving the Goats many chances of their own. Then with about 9 minutes left in the period, Mr. Capraro carried the puck into the zone. He would drop the puck as he was draped by a defender. iJosh would pick up the puck above the left circle and run behind the back of the net and come out around, passing the puck across the slot to Dan Gregson who slapped it home in the most perfect way. 1-0 Schlitz. It would stay that way for while as Jim Sullivan would keep the Goats at bay. Later in the period Larry would feed the Other Dan with Hands who would put it home again for a 2-0 lead. And that is how the period would end.

Into the 2nd we go. The Golden Boys would have some more good chances, but nothing new to show. At the 13:20 mark of the period, the Goats would start what would be a trend as #16 is called for tripping. This would be quickly followed by Larry being called for tripping and then iJosh for a phantom trip as he was nowhere near the play. The Goats would get one back during Larry's penalty as #18 would put one home to make it 2-1 Good Guys. And, again, that is how the period would end.

Now we enter the 3rd and things are about to get interesting. So more chances for the Beercans as Mark Reynolds would miss one by an inch and iJosh had a defenseman make a heads up play as he tried to shoot on an almost open net. But still nothing to show. But with about 2 minutes
gone in the period, #18 would drive one home from the point. Now it was a 2-2 game. Then with about 11 minutes left, Larry would go to the box for a hook. As Larry's penalty expired, iJosh jumped on as Larry left the box. iJosh would take a pass from Chuck and skate to the right circle and take a relatively weak-ass slap shot that made its way through to the back of the next. 3-2 Good guys. One the same shift, iJosh would take a shot and Capraro would collect it and send it over to Mark Reynolds, who in one person's opinion deserved at least 2 goals. And this time he put it home to make it 4-2 Schiltz.

Now with a couple of families in the crowd (Greensteins and Goldenbergs) it got U-G-L-Y. And I mean really ugly. After the Goats made a run at the goal and the goalie, Campbell would check the original offender out of the crease. Then #16 would take a run at Campbell and hit him from
behind and into the crossbar. Pearlman, who gets a game star for sticking up for the teammate, then pummeled #16 and hard. Campbell, rightfully wanted the guy's head and the Goats flapped their mouths, but NEVER made another move toward Mike as a few people (Zebras and teammates alike) got in the way to keep Campbell from escalating it further. Then iJosh told
#16 that it was a pussy play and #18 got into a little verbal flap with iJosh (I really should just shut my mouth). The end result one penalty for them and two for us and NO ONE was thrown out (inexcusable. At least #16 and maybe even one of ours should have been tossed).

So the barking continued and then beyond the play as iJosh voiced his displeasure about the lack of any discipline (again I am aware I need to shut my mouth). Play finally resumes and another smaller incident starts when iJosh swipes for the puck and knocks it out of the air, in front of Sullivan and taps the glove of #18. #18 then takes it out on someone else and cross checks them. So end result #18 off and iJosh gone for his 2nd penalty and the 1st one that he actually committed. As time ran out, Pearlman decided that there was no way that iJosh and Larry would get 2 penalties and he only one. So he decided to cross check a Goat and join iJosh in the box.

That is how the game would end. The Skating Cans 4 and the Goats 2.

Game notes:
iJosh needs to shut up and telling the ref off was not a good idea. However after he complained about the lack of any being tossed the refs comment was: "You can't even skate so shut your fucking mouth" was completely uncalled for. So hence the few comments were made.
Jim played great and kept us in this game all night.
#18 told iJosh that he has his number for next game. Now its on record.
Mrs. Greenstein was VERY proud of her husband's behavior but even more displeased with the fact that all her sons could talk about on the ride home was the fight.
Miran made cookies with marshmallow in them and there was beer and the world was right again.

>From the Scoresheet:
Period 1:
Gregson from iJosh and Capraro
Gregson from Larry
Period 2:
Larry for tripping
iJosh for tripping
Period 3:
iJosh from Chuck
Mark Reynolds from Capraro and iJosh
Campbell for roughing
Pearlman for roughing
iJosh for high sticking

Pearlman for cross checking "

OUTSTANDING! The blogger stands and applauds. Great work from the Beercans. As I said at the top of this post, we are certain to see this group again and we should all be aware that they will be eager to pay us back for last nights action. I wish we could play them again next week...

Lets do some...

Game Stars.

3rd Star: Jim Sullivan. By all accounts a very strong game between the pipes. Good work.

2nd Star: Pearlman for the "I got your back" takedown of #16. aaand... Gregson for the two goal night! (thx for correction M.E.)

1st Star: iJosh... a 3 point 2 penalty night and a tremendous guest blog! Attaboy!

Bloggerprops go out to both Greenstein and Goldenberg families entire! Thanks for coming and cheering on our ragged band of skating beercans! We do it all for the fans....

Also some props to (favorite of the blog) Miran James for bringing the cookies. I really want to know how this keeps happening on nights that I'm not skating... I'm going to have to have a little talk with Kilroy about this....

Thats all for now. Remember if you haven't yet... get your Yay or Nay into Kilroy for Tuesday night. We'd like to give the roster to guest GM Roman today sometime if possible.

Otherwise have a safe and fun fourth of july and I'll see you all in Quincy on Tuesday night!

Suds bag the Goats!

Schlitz (3) vs. Scapegoats
Thursday 10/18
UMass 10:30pm

2-1 Win!

Sounds like this was a good one. The noble Suds went into the U-(m)Ass House of Horrors and came away with a huge first win of the season against the team they played in the championship game just a couple of weeks ago. There was definilty some roster issues with the 'Goats as they didn't seem to have as many of their no-faceshield guys... could have something to do with the Sox Game or the fact that this game was at such a desirous place and time...cough cough. That made for a much better matchup for the Gold which was nice. So the Suds win to improve to 1-2-0 with the Cads at 1-2-1 just a measly one point ahead.
The D was manned very well (by all reports) by Mike Daley and Matt Elliott, and George Morachian and Stephan Wennik. Mike OEJ Gash was in the pipes again.
The forward lines broke down into...
The Russian Line: Roman Kurin, Matvey Nihkamik and Dan Gregson (not Russian).
The Geek Line: (self proclaimed...) Nelson Sharfman, Deb Dalessio, and Ken Goldenberg.
Roman was first to put the Gold on top on a feed from Matvey (and possilby a defensemen...?) and the Schlitz were out in front. Its unclear when but the 'Goats came back to tie it up. Most accounts speak of OEJ making great saves all along during the game... this should come as a surprise to no-one... they guy has been awesome.
The Gold went ahead for good on a goal by Dan Gregson, who put away (poked home) the rebound from a George slapshot from the point that made it all the way through. Here is a first hand account:

"George unleashed a slapper that got through and started bouncing on a goal line, Dan was trying to be unslefish at first and have George get the goal, but then decided to poke it in just to make sure."

That would be how the game went to the finnish with the Golden Suds picking up their first official win of the season. Also important to note... if you can believe it... NO PENALTIES. Great job to everyone who showed up last night and made it happen. Here is one more first hand account of how things went down the stretch.

"Our defense was solid, dont remember any defensive breakdowns to speak off. George - Stefan pairing was especially fantastic. Last couple of minutes were pretty nerve racking, they pulled a goalie and put a lot of pressure on OEJ, but as usual he saved our bacon. So yeah really solid game from everybody, one of the better efforts this season, might be because of the lack of talent and a short bench on the other team."

Nice recap. The Blogger would like to thank Matvey, Nelson, and Roman for major contributions to this post. Thanks everyone.

Gamestars

3rd Star: Both defensive pairings. In particular Matt Elliott making his Schlitz debut at D...

2nd Star: OEJ. Not a shutout... but no question he's the guy that helps us win, especially when he plays like last night. By the way... Mike has a 1.50 GAA through his first 4 games.

1st Star: I'm going to go with Roman Kurin. A goal and an assist and all around good play. Its been while since Roman got some love in the blog... so here you have it. Great work.

The schedule has come out for the next month or so... at least through the end of November. Expect an email from Matt in the very near future regarding the next couple of games. There is only 1 game next week then followed by 2 weeks in a row of Monday night Schlidaveurs. Woo hoo. I'll post the schedule (with game results so far) over the weekend or on Monday.

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.

Playoff heroes fall short. The Cads go down in OT Thriller!

Cadavers vs. Scapegoats
Playoff Game 1
Canton Sportsplex
Thursday Aug. 23
10:40pm

5-4 *Overtime* Loss

I'm here to tell you, dear reader of the blog, that last night was a grinder of a game, and everything you'd expect from the playoffs. A very tight and chippy game against a solid opponent that saw a lot of heart from all of the skating dead. What looked to be a long night at the start turned ever so slowly into a grinding uphill climb by the Cads to pull even with the 'Goats in the end. At several points during the evening this game threatend to boil over, with lots of "extra-stuff" going on at both ends of the ice. There aren't many guys that wore red last night that won't be looking for #19, #16 and the guy in the grey shirt, the next time the 'Goats number comes up. This game had a physical nature that really cranked up the intensity for everyone.

Things didn't look so great as the 'Goats jumped out to an early lead slipping two past our Grim Keeper Lizzy, the first 2 1/2 minutes in and the second 3 minutes after that. They had some good players, no doubt, but not a lot of them. The Zombies were looking at a significant hill to climb just 6 minutes into the first. Things started to get back under control as the Red showed some grit and finnaly broke through with 7 min left in the period. The first goal was a thing of beauty in the "hard work pays off" scheme of things. Nelson Sharfman held the puck on the goal line, shedding defenders, managed to get the puck to Mike Hammitt who unleashed a shot that Chris Fosdick neatly collected and put past the keeper. The Zombies were back in business.

The grind continued well into the second with the Red getting more chances and staring to hold down the 'Goats who were starting to wear down with only 3 subs on the bench. Nelson came through with another goal to tie the game at the 12 minute mark of the second, this time on consecutive rebounds from Jeff Fosdick and Hammitt.

Before the second period was done the 'Goats hit paydirt again to take back the lead with just under 3 minutes left. 3-2 Goats after two.

At this point things were escalating on the ice as the 'Goats started showing some desperation. Several "meetings" on the ice became...pointed. The Cads served 2 penaltys in the first, iJosh Greenstein and George Moorachain, for a Rough and a Highstick and then 1 in the second, Jeff Fosdick with an Unsportsmanlike Conduct.

The third period got even more contentious and the 'Goats scored again to go up by 2 with 12 minutes remaining. The Zombies ran into some familiar penalty trouble when Hammitt went with a double minor at 7 min. and then Kevin Parker (finally snapping after recieving a number of cheap shots) went with 6 minutes remaining. The 'Goats would have a 5-3 for a full 1:30. Gut check time for the Cads. What followed can only be desribed as Zombie Pride. Lizzy makes a tremendous save on one of their better players and the penalties were killed.
Here is a on-ice description of the play: "we gave up an odd man rush - 1 on 0, down the left side they came, and went across the net, she stayed right with them, and made the save with her stick, her body and her left leg, as they came across. If she misses that save, and they score, it would've been ovah."

Almost immediately after the PK's iJosh scores a huge goal (from Nelson and Jeff) with 4 minutes left. You could feel the 'Goats growing concern. The zombies had not only crept back in the game but into thier heads.

As time wound down the Zombies called time with just under a minute in the game. After winning the faceoff at center ice the Red charged the zone and Lizzy came to the bench. Chris jumped into the play and the Zombies held the puck in a started to get chances as the seconds ticked away. Then Nelson hit the promised land on another rebound goal from Matt Kilroy and Mike Campbell this time. The clock read 9.7 sec. Zombie Pride, 'Goat frustration.

The Zebras let us know we would play a 5 min overtime followed by shootout if needed. The night wasn't over yet. Unfortunately it didn't have much longer to go. The 'Goats gained an opportunity in the Zombie end and then the Zebras called (yes in OT...) George for a crosscheck just a minute twenty into the OT. Geore was tied up with a 'Goat in front and suddenly the refs felt the responsibility to get things under control. About 20 seconds later the 'Goats ended it on a rebound that Lizzy had no shot on. It was over. A great effort that just fell short in the end.

Honorable Mentions... we'll skip the stars as routine with a loss.

HM 1: George Moorachain for his pregame "chaulk talk" and his general hustle all night. He seemed to be everywhere.

HM 2: Lizzy. I know she'd like to have a couple back but she played great when it counted and kept us in this one until the end. Great job.

HM 3: Mike Campbell. Despite his rep' as having "taken liberties" with Lady Bing, stayed out of the box all night and played great physically while staying out of trouble.

HM 4: Nelson Sharfman. He has played awesome down the streach, and like a true Veteran last night. There seems to be no end to his hard work and grinding and its showing in the scoresheet, not just the corners and in front. Another 4 point night, 2 goals and 2 assists. Excellent effort.


Ok thats it. The Blogger is tired, sore, and is currently, as you read this, looking for a storage closet to take a nap in. I leave you with this....


Some Goat-tracks from last night ...and no that's not a 6-pack, its the Schlidaveur 12. (extra lbs. that is)

Zombie Tough... just not enough.

Cadavers(14) vs Scapegoats

Thursday August 9

4-2 Loss

A hard fought game against a tough opponent. Zombie pride was on display last night as the Red Skating Dead took on the Scapegoats in Canton.
Good turnout (all scheduled 11) and a good matchup. The Red took the early lead on a goal from the Russians. Roman Kurin put one in with the helper from Matvey Nikhamik. The Goats came back and tied the game before the end of the period. Early in the second the Goats scored again to go up 2-1 but the Zombies had no desire to go quietly. Nelson Sharfman tied the game with some help from Dangerous Dave Spenciner to keep things tight going down the stretch.
The only penalty of the game for the Cads was by Jim Sullivan. Sully took an interference/holding that was a breakaway saver. "...it was actually more of a great tackle from behind with the Scapegoat slamming into the boards and Jim sliding into him to add to the pain)". Sweet.
Alas things didn't go the way of the dead in the third period, but there was no lack of fire from both sides. Aparently in the third period OEJ decided to take matters into his own hands after taking some "stuff" in the crease. Apparently enough was enough.
Here's a first hand account.
"Tough fought game. In fact there was indeed a fight. After OEJ took offence ... at being run after a break away a little stand off ensued. Some pushing and yelling and one Scapegoat challenging OEJ to "Fight after school".
Order was restored and play resumed. A few minutes later the Scapegoats scored (and with my limited view from the bench) saw George cross check the Scapegoat followed by OEJ jumping into a pile, skates in the air with his helmet ripped off, punching the opponent who was being held down by George."
Excellent. Here's another recap.
"There was a little rough stuff at the end of the 3rd.
Mike got run into and was sticked all game....he was not happy with them.
Surprisingly a little scrap went on and Mike became a 3rd goalie in with a bear hug and "my blocker and helmet were off so I gave him kidney punches"....no penalties called.
I guess there is an unwritten rule if you are in a scrum and the goalie jumps in from behind all penalties are null and void..."
Nice. Good stuff there. Nice to see the fire behind the mask.
Well by the end of the final frame the Goats had 2 more goals and solidified a 4-2 win for themselves. Tough one, but it sounded like a tight one and no let down in Zombie Pride.
Not much postgame but for a few cold ones in the locker room brought by BD. (Bearded Dan).
No game stars in a loss but lets do some Honorable Mentions.
HM 1: Goal scorers Roman and Nelson. Good job guys.
HM 2: BD and iJosh on the game recap info. The blogger is in your debt.
HM 3: OEJ "Battling Mikey Gash" for a good game...and being a gamer. Attaboy.

Bad News Zombies. Creamed by the 'goats.

Cadavers (11) vs Scapegoats

Monday July 16

Canton 10:40pm

10-2 Loss.



Definitely a "Bad News Bears" night for the skating dead. Apparently there were a few things to overcome, like no water, pucks, and only 9 skaters showed. Despite the fact that the 'Goats only showed up with 7, apparently they took it to us like the Globe Trotters porking the Generals. From the reports trickling in Lizzy didn't get much help and unfortunately took it on the chin pretty well. We really owe that girl some shutouts. Thanks Liz for hanging in there, I know it isn't easy on nights like this.

Goals from Chris Fosdick, and Larry Bell. Assists to Kevin Parker (on both) and Billy Pearlman (on Larry's). Penalties were one each for Larry, Kevin Manning, and Bill. Not much else to speak of yet.

Management apologizes for the lack of bottles and pucks... we keep losing track of who has 'em. Also it seems we could have called in a few more subs, given the no-show rate. Hard to judge that one, no one likes going with too many, so its a delicate balance.

One story of note had Larry trying to toss a guy's glove over the glass after not getting the penalty that should have been called on him (he threw Larry's stick) and it ending up in the net above the glass instead...and then back onto the ice. Hey... in the net isn't so bad...

No game stars.

Lets have a better turn out, numbers wise, and skating wise, next time around.
The Blogger would like to thank Kevin, iJosh, and Larry for the game info.

Go Zombies.
Go Suds ... tonight 8:10 Milton Academy.