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 down the Blues!

Schlitz (P3) vs Blues
Tuesday Sept 9th
Dedham 9:00pm

2-1 Win!


Another classic playoff bout with our old friends the Blues. This one had it all. Lots of chances, plenty of chippy play and a really good skate all the way around. We even threw in some hard feelings at the end just for good measure. Seriously, even though the chippyness got a little out of hand at the end, we always have fun, very competitive games against these guys, and last night was no exception.

The game was (as you can tell from the score) a very close to the vest affair from start to finish. No goals scored until the third period. The first two periods were filled with the occasional penalty, sound goal tending from both ends, lots of shots, a few odd man rushes each way, and plenty of chattah.

The Suds had a few guys that couldn't make it, so there were the prerequisite subs that had a few of the Proud Zombies filling in for the 'cans. Here is how the roster broke down.


Brian Carey in Net.
DWH, Capt George and Greg James, Valenti as D pairs.
Offense 1: Larry, Parker, and Reynolds
Offense 2: Jeff, Matvey, and Hammitt
Offense 3: Chuck, Gregson, and Blake


The Blues had a full bench as well, and some very sharp new unis. At least this was the first time I'd skated against them with the new sweaters. The game got underway and was pretty fast paced for the whole first period. Other than a few chances here and there, and a handful of penalties [2 for them, 1 for us (Hammitt)], there wasn't much that was notable. Of course the fact that THEY were the ones frustrated and talking to the refs was not only out of the ordinary, but a nice change of pace.

The second period went much like the first. They took another pair of penalties, we took one (Parker). Everything played out even. There were a bunch more chances, Larry's line had some good opportunities. The Chuck, Blake, and Gregson line also showed their pluck, with a few chances also. Kudos to Blake for getting in there and taking the abuse up front. The period ended with a chance by the Larry line followed by a clean 2 on 0 for the Blues that Brian shutdown just before time expired.

Into the third period we go still tied 0-0. At this point the refs came over to both benches and stated that they didn't want the game to be decided by a penalty. They were letting a lot go and things were definitely becoming chippy. Nothing out of hand, but as usual our mouths were in full effect, and things were certainly getting tense.
The Golden Schlitz was clearly gaining some momentum. As the Blues probably had more chances in the first, the Gold certainly out shot them in the second. The third continued that trend. Then there was a breakthrough.

At the 13 minute mark, Jeff won a faceoff in the Blues end and sent the puck wide to Hammitt on the left side. Matvey crossed to the middle and took a quick pass from Ham and sent it right into the far side of the net for the 1-0 lead. Nice work by Ham and Matvey to pass and shoot quickly, I dont think their keeper even saw it.
Things progressed as time went down past 8, 7 minutes left. Then the Blues won a faceoff in our end and sent it to the point. Our old friend (and Blues Captain) number 35 was there and let loose a nifty slapper that found its way past Brian and tied the game with 6:45 remaining.

Again, sticks were gripped slightly tighter, shifts came quicker and harder. Then with just under four minutes, Blake takes a big hit in the Blues end and draws a call. He was right where he needed to be and drew it perfectly. The Gold STILL couldn't capitalize on the power play, but got several chances.

Then the chippyness got a bit out of hand. With a minute forty remaining Jeff was sparring with a Blue defensemen in front of their net. The defenseman, #3 chopped Jeff to the ice and the zebras arm went up. Just for good measure, or maybe just because he is a raging asshole, #3 then cross checked Jeff across the back of his neck and shoulders while he was still down, and had his back to him. Very... very uncool. Jeff was... um... upset. The blogger winces at the thought of what he said when he got up... angry. Jeff tried to slash the guy and I guess connected (feebly due to stars, planets, birds... circling his head) and the zebras broke it up. Jeff went to the box, #3 was ejected, and the Gold was left with a power play.
At one point the ref comes over to the bench asking for the Captain... to which Parker responds.
"You just put him in the F*king box! Why dont you go see him?"
Eventually the Gold bench settled down and the play went on.

The Gold kept it in the Blues end and looked to have some quick chances. Larry won a faceoff and shuttled the puck over to Parker. Parker sent it to Valenti at the left point and Marc wristed one through traffic that beat the goalie and gave the Schlitz a 2-1 lead with :43 seconds remaining.
That was how this one would end. The Schlitz stay alive, but need help to advance in the playoffs from here.
Just a word about the whole cheap-shot and #3 thing.... the blogger is reluctant to do this because talking afterward just rarely serves any purpose... but what the hell. I have a word or two for you #3 (marked Feury on the scoresheet).

You cheap shot bastard. I know this aint tennis, and our two teams have had plenty of "spirited" matchups over the years. You took it too far. To hit a man on his knees, with his back turned, and to not just hit him but cross check him hard in the back of the head and shoulders is just filthy. I have no threats (I spend enough time telling my own guys to shut up) but I do have a pair of promises for you.

1. I will be waiting for the winter season schedule with great anticipation, and highlighting the name Blues as soon as I get it.

2. You can be sure that I will be there, and will gladly remind you, face to face, of your actions last night, and of course how I feel today(bad), (not) sleeping last night, and my basic interpretation of Karma.
See you then.

Game Stars
3rd Star: The defensive corps. DWH, George, James, and Brian. (see Valenti below)Great work all night boys. The Blues had a hard time keeping it in our zone thanks to you.
2nd Star: Matvey with a nod to Hammit on the first goal. Good work guys.
1st Star: Marc Valenti for the game winner... and apparently $20 bucks from his wife!

So here is the deal for the Championship Game. The Scapegoats play the Last Call and we will for argument's sake assume they win. That makes them the #1 team with a 3-0 record. Then the Sitniks play the Inglewood Jacks right after the Cads play the Tigers for the SC Div Championship. IF the Sitniks lose, AND score less than 3 goals, AND if the Jacks score less than 5 goals the Schlitz will advance to play the Scapegoats. However if the Sitniks win, they automatically will play the 'goats and the Schlitz are done. Got it? Details when they happen.

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 Smoke the Call

Schlitz (P1) vs Last Call

Thursday August 21
BU 10:10pm

6-0 Win


This one turned out a well as we could have hoped for and set the Suds off in the right direction with momentum for the playoffs. Larry scrambled to patch some holes left by some drop outs and switches this week but the Suds showed up in good form and fielded a cozy 11 skaters against an understaffed Last Call club who went with only 7 guys. Things looked good from the outset for the Suds given the numbers and the game would really hold no surprises.

The Call are a good group, some leftovers from the Generals, but they had major drop outs and couldn't do much with only 2 guys on the bench for the whole night. They made a good showing, and before I get on to the scoring the Blogger wants to give the Call some props, they kept at it and tried hard, played clean, despite being dog tired the whole night.


The Suds roster was this.
Brian Carey in net. D pairings of Marc Valenti and Mike Hammit, then Dan (DWH) Herbert and Jeff Fosdick. The Offense went with a first line of Larry, Parker, and Reynolds (which was impressive all night), then Matvey, Chuck, and Gregson, with Blake Underhill thrown in there somewhere.

There was one penalty in the game, a first period call on Parker but that was it. Other than that the only thing I have to report on is the scoring. The game did not provide much drama or mystery, from pretty much the first shift to the last the Gold spent the night in the Call's end taking shots, making passes, and cycling. The Call got a few chances in, mostly on defensive breakdowns (Fosdick) but Brian was all over anything that got near him.

DWH led the way about halfway through the first with a Thunderous Slapper that went through some traffic into the net for the lead. Later in the first Jeff Fosdick would pick up a puck in the neutral zone that was freed up by Blake and Matvey, and took it all the way down and fired a nice shot glove side that beat the keeper for a 2-0 lead.


The second period saw New Daddy DWH bust another big shot, this time from Reynolds and Bell that made it 3-0. Larry, Captain and Chief Stat Whore, would not be denied any longer and he put in a close range shot from Valenti and Blake (again!). The game would go to the third 4-0 Suds.


The Gold kept after it, after easing off the gas just a little, and continued to get shots. This would have been a great game for shot totals because the totals would have been about 57 to 6.
It was really nice to see the team move the puck, make nice passes and get good chances all the way along. DWH was heard saying during this period at the end of a shift " I think I just got passed to at the point more times in that shift than I have all season!" True.
The third saw Rookie of the Year Standout Mark Reynolds put in a very nice shot of his own, after racing up the left side on his own and beating his man and the keep. Not to be out-done Larry capped the night with another tally (from Reynolds) and that was how this one would go down in the books. A big fat blowout win for the Suds 6-0.

Game Stars
3rd Star: Mark Reynolds with a couple of nice gaols and a helper. R.O.Y. standout indeed.
2nd Star: Larry Bell for 2 goals and a helper leading the way like the Captain should.
1st Star: Badass Brian Carey with the Playoff Shutout Shutdown.

Honorable Mention 1: DWH... new Dad drops 2 goals on the Call... great work.
Honorable Mention 2: Blake Underhill with a 2 assist night and some good work out there.
Honorable Mention 3: Our Gal Lizzy for showing up to watch the team and hanging in the lot afterward. Nice to see you girl!


Honorable Mention 4: Dan Gregson for the Uber Cool "Abide" tee-shirt.

So the first week of the Playoffs in the books and the 'daveurs are looking "so far- so good" with a nice 2-0 record. Both teams played great... keep up the good work.

So Monday the Cadavers play the Shock, and Thursday The Schlitz play the Scapegoats. Lets hope we can have another successful week!

Suds Derail the DoubleRunners.

Schlitz (14) vs Double Runners

Wednesday August 6th

Canton 10:40pm

6-3 win.

Nice work at a late hour against the 'runners on Wednesday night for the Schlitz. The Suds had a strong lineup and made the most of it, putting away the DRs in a game that wasn't as close as the final score. Lets let our friend the SW give an economical and interesting review of the action from last night.
Here's Larry:

"We won 6-3. It wasn't as close as the score indicated because they got their 3 goals in the last 5:24 of the third period.

Scoring summary
1st Period.
Schlitz 1 DR 0 Reynolds unassisted - Mark stole the puck at our blueline, raced up the ice and fired a shot that trickled through the goalies pads.

2nd Period
Schlitz 2 DR 0 Parker from Sharfman and Bell - Nelson kicked the puck to me in the high slot. I flung a backhander on the goalie and Kevin knocked in the rebound.
Schlitz 3 DR 0 Herbert from Bell - Dan carried the puck over the blueline on a 3 on 2, dished to me on the left wing. I stepped around the d-man and fed DWH in front for the goal.
Schlitz 4 DR 0 Bell from Parker - Kevin carried the puck down the left wing and sent a perfect saucer pass to me at the top of the crease.

3rd Period

Schlitz 4 DR 1
Schlitz 5 DR 1 - Kurin from James - Roman answered the DR's goal with a nice wrist shot from the right circle off a feed from Greg James
Schlitz 5 DR 2
Schlitz 6 DR 2 - Parker from Herbert - Parker banged in another rebound off of DWH's shot
Schlitz 6 DR 3 - Final Score

Penalties
Roman - rough
Reynolds - rough

Stats:
Parker 2G 1A

Bell 1G 2A
Herbert 1G 1A
Reynolds 1G
Kurin 1G
Sharfman 1A
James 1A"

Nice work Larry. Keep it clean and mean, in a Joe Friday... Just the Facts Ma'm kind of way. Thanks for giving us the lowdown.

Let's give Game Stars....

3rd Star: DWH.

2nd Star: Larry SW Bell

1st Star: Kevin "I'm not dead yet" Parker.

So here is what we've got. We go into the final game of the regular season, which will be a Schlidaveur, looking like this.

The Cadavers are 6-6-2 and have remarkably crawled from the grave into the first place spot in the Stanley Cup Division, one point ahead of El Tigre.

The Schlitz are 7-6-1 and pending update from the league standings seem to be somewhere around 3rd place in the Olympic Division, locked in close with the Traitorous Russian Sitniks. I don't think the Schlitz are in danger of not making the playoffs so that is good.

A quick note on the scoring leaders just as we get into the last game and the playoffs.

Nelson still leads all players with 24 pts. Close behind is now Kevin Parker with 19 and Roman in third with 18 points. Sully and Larry are next tied at 15 points, and the trio of DWH, Matvey, and iJosh have 14. Get your points in soon as the chances are getting fewer.

Teams have just been selected for the upcoming season ending 'daveur and I will post rosters shortly.

Schlitz mowed down by Red Army

Schlitz (12) vs Sitniks

Monday July 28th

Quincy 10:30pm

9-4 loss.

Man the blogger was sorry he chose the early game when he realized that the Sitniks were really Roman Kurin's other team. That's right friends we were playing one of our own with his Russian friends, aptly referred to as Red Army by iJosh.

Speaking of which I'm turning it directly over to him for the allways quality guest blog on this one. Lets see how the story went.

Here's iJosh:

"Unfortunately this story does not have a happy ending. Team Schlitz had the ability to stay with the Sitniks, but was unable to do so. The game started with a lineup of 10 people who all made their first scheduled shift despite more construction traffic on 93. The lines would wind up as:
Defense: Hammitt and Capraro; and the two Dans
Offense: Jim Sullivan would center Mitch and Matt Elliott
iJosh would center Parker and Chuck
The first two shifts it looked like this would be a good game throughout. A few chances for each team. The Sitniks were slightly better skaters, but the Cans thought that they could compete with physical play and grit. Into the zone Schlitz went, iJosh took a shot which rung off the post which rebounded out to Pete on the point. Pete would wrist one onto the post as well and Sitnik would gather the puck and take it the other way, but Capraro would be called off for interference. Play would continue like this until the Sitniks would put up two quick goals including one just at the end of Pete's penalty.
This would be followed a few minutes later, by Dan Gregson who would get one from the point courtesy of a pass from Chuck. However the Sitniks would respond with another one past Lizzie.
Into the 2nd period things would continue to get worse for the Golden Schlitz. Two more goals from our worthy opponents put us down 5-1.
Capraro would be called again for a penalty as he made a great play diving and poking the puck away from a streaking Sputnik (or Sitnik, whatever) cleanly before the offensive man fell. But the ref say the play differently and called him off. The 2nd would be highlighted by Hammitt putting his signature play on Roman who would find himself staring up at big Mike from the ice.

Now the third. the Cans were upset with themselves and their sloppy play. So they tried to salvage the game and do some damage. Early in the third Dan Gregson would get his second goal from the point. This time on a pass from DWH. The Sitniks would again respond. This time a player would be all alone in front of the net as he faked right, spun around and netted the puck on his backhand around Lizzie. Actually a little nice, in one guest blogger's opinion if not a bit showy. But then he jumped and screams and dove onto the ice as if he just won the Stanley Cup, Bobby Orr style. This prompted Lizzie's ever supportive father to start yelling from the stands. Parker would give the guy an earful throughout the rest of the shift too. Too bad Hammitt didn't get involved.....I'm kidding.

Speaking of Hammitt he would go for a hook in the defensive zone, an unHammitt like play since it was a desperation penalty as opposed to the ones that make the opposing player look like a Sega Hockey player squirming and bleeding from the head on the ice. He would have one of those penalties shortly thereafter. That made the world a bit more normal again. Schlitz would respond as Dan with Hands would get an unassisted goal to bring the deficit to 6-3 and then give a perfect feed to Parker, who deserves major kudos for making a game no one expected him to play, who tipped it past the goalie. Now the score 6-4 and momentum going in the Can's direction. But alas that momentum would end quickly as the following would happen...The Sitniks would score 3 more goals to bring the total to 9-4. DWH would score again, unassisted. But that would be it for us as the Sitniks would net one more for good measure as Hammitt essentially gave the puck to them just in front of the net where it was tipped past Lizzie.
The game was marred with just bad passing and decisions. Beyond that this could have been a game. Maybe next time."

Alas... not what we were looking for but thats how it goes sometimes. Now a word from our Communist bretheren on the other side. This the official "Kremlin" version.

Roman (traitorous commie bastard) chimes in...

Hey Man, firstly the final score was 10-5 Sitniks which at the end didnt make me feel good at all. I thought it would be fun to play in the game like this but the more goals Sitniks scored the less thrilled i was. A little bit of history, Sitniks is my other team which consists of my russian friends + 1 american dude who is very good. So at the start of the game there was a concern that beercans are not going to have enough people so I offered to play but in the end everything was fine. 10 people for schlitz and 9 people for sitniks.

This time around I was playing D in the three men rotation for Sitniks. Warm up was all fun and games with schlitz poking fun at me for being on the other side and Sitniks being concerned if I will turn on them at the most opportune time. I promised i wouldn't. I did expect a rough game from schlitz(Hammitt) and we got exactly that, all people talked about in our locker room after the game is number 55 running rough house against us. I expected it and didnt mind it, I guess it was a revelation to other people on the team :). He got me real good in the second frame on the blue line, nice open ice check that sent me on my ass.

In any case game started well for Sitniks, we were up 2-0 after 10 min of the game or so but the game was pretty even, even though goals were only going in one direction. I remember schlitz hitting the post couple of times. Schlitz did score and it was 2-1, but then Sitniks answered and I think it was 3-1 after the first. Then floodgates opened and it was 6-1 after second i think.

Schlitz mounted a comeback and scored 3 goals and it was 6-4, but that was that. 10-5Sitniks did a good job containing Schlitz forwards but on the other side of the rink things didnt look so good. The amount of odd man rushes on Lizzy was unbelievable, there was an extraodinary amount of giveaways by schlitz defense. just calling it as i see it."

Alright... as with anything that comes out from behind the Iron Curtain... we'll just take that all with a grain of salt. Seems to be a discrepancy with the final score... I'm taking iJosh's numbers. Thanks for chiming in Roman... and don't sweat it... we arent the type to hold a grudge... maybe.

Here is a quick note from Mike Hammitt to round out the guestblogs on this one:

"Roman and I had a nice collision at the blue line, I think he was going after me! I took down a couple other Russians and their one American traitor too. I thought Lizzy played great, even in the loss. And I thought the D was great with the exception of me. Capraro played a sold D and the two Dans, I think, scored all of our goals."

Great work one and all... not so much with the game but you know what I mean.

No Game Stars.

Suds can the 'suckas.

Schlitz (11) vs Windsuckers

Tuesday July 22nd

Quincy Youth Arena

10:10pm

4-0 Win!

Alright, alright, alright. The Schlitz are back to their winning ways thanks to some all around nice work by the crew that skated last night in Quincy. Sounded like a pretty good game, and a niffty shutout for our Backstop-Badass Brian. As usual guest blogger iJosh has a terrific game wrap for you, friends of the blog, so without further ado.... heeeere's iJosh!

"Well boys and girls it was a tougher one than it needed to be last night. Despite the score and the fact that the Golden Boys controlled most of this game, this one was close almost to the end.
The game would start with a well stocked roster. The defense would be anchored by pairs of: Hammitt & Greg James and the two Dans. The offense would stack up as follows: Larry & iJosh at centers. Wing pairs of Sully & Mitch, Mark R & Chuck (who always seem to play well together) and Roman & Scott. Larry, iJosh and Jim Sullivan would rotate centers to keep legs fresh.
Pre-game note. This game was in Quincy and our favorite rotund, 4-eyed ref was on the ice. As was Larry. But no worries, Larry had, at this point, finally completed his 2 game suspension from the last Schlidaveur. But since Larry's recent run-ins with this ref, it was just worth mentioning.
With the game underway, Schlitz would find itself with opportunity after opportunity. It just seemed that early on, no great chance could make its way past the goal line. The Windsucker goalie was certainly playing at his best. iJosh would have a perfect feed from Mr. James go just wide. Mark and Chuck would barely miss and Mitch would put on in only to have it still touching the red line.....but barely. Finally the Cans would strike gold as Scott would continue his recent trend of deserved goals as he would net this one from Larry. The rest of the 1st would be uneventful for the score sheet and that in many parts was due to Brian, as well as the aforementioned W'Suckers' goalie.
Into the 2nd we go. Lots and lots and lots and lots of chances. Roman hit the inside post, iJosh and Chuck and Larry and Sully and Sully and Sully all had legitimate chances. But alas my friends, no glory. Again this was due to the play of the entire team Suds - especially Brian - and again the opposing goal keep. The signature of this game would be lack of 2nd chances. Brian contained almost every shot and when he couldn't would dive and cover it up before any 2nd chance could be had.
The Windsuckers' goalie gloved most everything on the 1st try. Just kudos all around.
The final frame...Now the Golden Schlitz needed the gusto to put this one away. And with a few minutes gone in the period, they would finally get it. Larry would find himself spinning in front of a clogged net after receiving the puck from Roman (yes that is true, we were all shocked too) and found an open spot in the net and tucked it home. This would be followed at the end of the same shift with Greg James teeing one up from the point and driving it just wide to the left and low, where Larry tipped it beautifully into the net for a 3-0 lead. When asked about the pass/shot after the game, Greg would admit that he was trying to go high side, right. Thank god for his aim. Then a shift or two later, Jim Sullivan would work his way from blue line to blue line and into the offensive zone. He would slap one toward the net where a Sucka would take the shot off the inside skate and deflect it into the net for a 4-0 lead. The Schlitz would not give up as they continued to press for the - should I say it? - shutout. As the final seconds finally ticked off the scoreboard would indeed indicate that a big fat zero was on the board. Final score 4-0 Suds.
The 4th period happened in the covered entry to the arena as the rain was pouring down. Mr James provided beverages.
Scoring Wrap Up:
1st:
Dr. Pounds from Larry
3rd:
Larry from Roman
Larry from Greg James
Jim Sullivan unassisted
Believe it or not there were no penalties. Even with Hammitt on D and Larry on the ice with Bongo the ref overseeing the game.
Game Notes:
At one point during the game Larry light heartedly started complaining about a missed call while on the bench as Bongo was leaning against the boards listening. Mr. Ref just shook his head and listened and when it was mentioned that he did not like Larry there was a little smirk and acknowledgment of said fact. At least he was honest.
Next game for the Schlitz which is vs the Sitniks (sounds Russian to me) features none other than Comrade Roman (you didn't see that one coming huh). So you all know the strategy and don't forget to hit hard.

Game Stars:
1st Star: Tie - Larry and Brian
2nd Star: Jim Sullivan
3rd Star: Dr. Pounds.
Honorable mention to everyone else. It really was a good game by all."

That is just flippin' sweet. Another spectacular guest blog by our man on the scene. Great work as always. Great work by everyone who played last night.

Before we wrap it up, the blogger has an update on teammate Kevin Parker, emailed in by the man himself. Here's Kevin's message to me:

"Thanks for the support, it's much appreciated. After a long week laid up in the hospital I'm finally free. Still a little wobbly on my legs (think Bambi or a new foal or Larry going into the 5th period) so it'll take some time. The fever is gone and the swelling is just about down
so things are looking up for me. I'm pretty much cleared to play as long as I can tolerate the pain. With that said, I'll shoot you an e-mail about next week, may be a Schlidaveur debut. Thanks again and sorry for not letting you know about Sunday, had no computer. "

So let me get this straight... the dude plays with a heart condition last season, a staff infection this season, what is he going to do next season? Chop of a limb and play down a hand or foot? (Don't get any ideas Kilroy...) Major props to Kevin for playing through pain. We're glad to have you anytime you are ready... good luck with a complete recovery.

And more late arriving comments from last night by our pal the Stat Whore himself... Larry Bell.

"Overheard in the parking lot:
"Lets bury the hatchet" Larry Bell and the fat ref who suspended him for two games.
At first I was appalled to come out to the parking lot and find the Koharski ref drinking with us. At first I wouldn't talk to the guy and I had a sense of betrayal from my teammates for feeding this guy beer. But, then the wisdom of it all became clear. Mark was the first to breach the subject with him, letting him know that I was not, in fact, swinging my stick at the other ref during the game I was suspended in. Once we talked, we decided to bury the hatchet.
Cheers,
LB"

Good thing you didn't decide to bury that hatchet in his chest... or head... or whathaveyou...

Thanks for the words Larry.

Aaaand one last thing. There were a couple of corrections to the stats sheet. Thanks to Chuck and Nelson for catching them. I shorted Chuck a goal, and Nelson 2 assists and have confirmed both errors. (this is why you need to check on the stats and email me if they don't look right...)

Sooo. I've corrected the totals, added last nights numbers... and provided another up to the minute scoring update below.

Enjoy.

Big week next week... hmmm I better start looking for an appropriate pic for the rosters posting.

Stay tuned.

Tigers Claw Cans.

Schlitz (10) vs Tigers

Monday July 14

Quincy 8:10pm

5-2 loss

Another early evening affair at the Quincy Youth Arena for our friends the Skating Beercans and the division leading Tigers. Good showing for both squads. The Gold knew that even though the Tigers were only floating along at .500 they still have a good determined club and still held the division lead. This would be a test and in the early going the Gold seemed up to the task.

The ‘cans roster was as follows. Dan Herbert and Dan Gregson, and Jeff Fosdick with Pete Capraro were the D pairings. The O was anchored by iJosh and Matt Elliot who took center duties with wing pairs Jasse and Chuck, Mark Reynolds and Scott Pounds, and Ken Goldenberg would eventually pair with Blake Underhill arrived. (Blake is nothing if not fashionably late.) Brian Carey backstopped.

Again the Gold got right to work. There was lots of locker room and bench banter about getting after it and taking the game to them and the first line of O did just that. iJosh led the charge into the zone and within a minute they had a chance. Cycling low in the zone, taking the play to them just as we talked about, Jasse bounced to Chuck over to iJosh who buried it for the early lead. Suds power got us off on the right foot.

The Tigers didn’t seem happy with the result of the early going and took the play back to the Gold for the next minute or so. With about 13 minutes left in the first the Tigers would break through and buried one after cycling the zone pretty well. The guy was standing on Brian’s doorstep and there wasn’t much he could do about it.

The first period wasn’t over by far. The Gold would strike again to regain the lead only 2-3 minutes after the Tigers tied. The second goal was another hard working affair, this time Dr.Pounds roofed a shot over the keeper after taking the pass from power grinding linemates Mark Reynolds and Matt Elliot.

Things were tentative but still looking good for the Gold. Whenever we could get them in their own end good things were happening. Trouble was the Gold then began to spend less and less time in the Tiger end.

The Cats came back and tied the game with about 5 minutes left in the period after another “‘round the zone in 80 seconds” tour. Again not much our guy Brian could do about it.

Pete Capraro would be whistled off not long after that for a hold, and the Tigers would finally take the lead just before the close of the first. End of one, 3-2 Cats.

Well friends, the Blogger wishes he had a better tale to tell, but that first period was as good as it would get for the Schlitz. The Gold knew what they had to do, and for the most part fought hard trying to make it happen. Trouble is, it just wouldn’t. Missed passes, turnovers, and botched breakouts were the theme for the rest of the night, and the uphill climb to take the game back, never left the basecamp.

Brian did Yoeman’s work turning away shots in bunches, leaping to cover lose pucks in the crease and fighting through a screen most of the time. Unfortunately he couldn’t keep them all out and the Cats would take the lead to two when a long shot found its way under his stick and across the line about halfway through the second. The game went to the third with the Schlitz down 4-2, still in the game, but hope was dimming for a comeback.

The Tigers would score once more in the third and the ‘cans would pack it up for the night after a 5-2 loss. The third didn’t have much play of note, other than miscues, the best of which saw a pirrouetting Chuck, and linemates Jasse and Ellliot all making a close pass to the puck in the neutral zone only to have none of them take it, and the Tiger defenseman picked it up and took it back into our zone. Jeff and Ken had their own moment of indecision in the Gold end that looked the same. That was kind of how things went, no matter how hard we tried to get it moving… we couldn’t get out of first gear.

So the Schlitz lose a chance to gain on the Cats as we enter the last third of the summer season. The Suds have lost their last 2 games now falling back to 5-4-1 on the season. Up next for the Suds are the Windsuckers next Tuesday night.

No Game stars.

Big Fan Kudos to The Underhill Family! Particularly “Cool” Mom Maria (she was freezing) and the two boys Sam and Santiago. Sam even went home with a souvenier puck. Good work guys! Thanks so much for being our fans! Wish we could have got the win… maybe next time….and some socks for Mom’s chilly feet.

Too bad the pic we have doesn't include the best looking member of the family... but the boys are cute.

Kudos to Parking Lot Champions Dr. Scott Pounds (for bringing the newley endangered Bud longnecks), Dr. Jasse for the Heinikens keg cans. Thanks guys.

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 chill the Freeze!

Schlitz (6) vs Deep Freeze

Sunday June 22nd

Canton 10:20pm

7-1 Win.

Talk about a turn around. Given the last time we played these guys, we've had a significant market correction. The question is... which is closer to reality? Certainly they aren't as good as that first meeting would indicate (maybe we just aren't that bad...) but they also can't be a soft as they showed at times last night. I think there was two different goaltenders involved... on both sides. The good news is that the guy we faced last night is more likely their regular... and unfortunately for the Freeze... he didn't have a great night. But... they do have awesome new unis that they designed themselves.

[If DeepFreeze Dave or anyone else from the Freeze is reading please email me a pic or graphic of that new logo.. it is pretty awesome. fearlessfoz@gmail.com]

Conversely Brian Carey ran his record to 3-2 on the season (2.80 GAA), with a sparkling performance in net last night, giving up only one goal and making some tremendous point blank stops that kept the Freeze at bay and frustrated.

This was a night much needed for the team's morale. We've been getting kicked around our own division a bit lately so it was nice to have a good matchup with an opponent we could run with, and even better to get some breaks on long shots that helped boost our score.

In general the Gold did a very nice job of working hard and creating chances that really paid off. We started out with an even 10. Valenti and Jeff backed by Pete and Elliot on D, with iJosh, Chuck and Ken, running opposite Larry, Roman and Matvey. Nelson would show about halfway through the game and would rotate through the lines.

It didn't take long for the Gold to capitalize on their chances and about 5 minute in Roman would break the ice on a pass from Matvey to get things going. Not more than a couple minutes later the second line would break through as Chuck Slate buried one that came down from Marc Valenti. 2-0 good guys and there was serious positive mojo on the Gold bench. Before the end of the period Chuck would bury another one, this time from Ken Goldenberg with a dandy pass and the first period would end 3-0 good guys.

The Second period, usually not our strong suit was a true grind. No scoring on either end but lots of chances. Brian would turn away a bunch of good chances from the Freeze who were playing hard, and getting frustrated as they tried to break through time and again. Big time credit to all in Gold last night for the continued effort to win pucks and make good passes all night long. The Schlitz held onto their lead tenaciously but they knew, even with a 3 goal lead things could change fast with the next goal scored.

As the third got underway the question of that next goal was answered to the delight of the Skating Beercans when Roman, taking a long pass from Nelson ripped a long shot that went in and out of the net so fast that Roman himself didn't realize he had scored. He wasn't the only one who didn't "see" it... if you know what I mean.

The Beercan Pride was in effect, and by no small measure the Freeze had lost their steam, as the game wound down. The Can's would strike again , iJOsh from Chuck, and then Father Time Sharfman would score on a breakaway (from Roman) to put the Gold up 6-0 and the Freeze tender might as well had "TKO" blinking over his helmet.

Again credit the Freeze for keeping after it. They would finally land one with about 2 minutes left to spoil Brian's shutout. It was a good play all around by them and not much anyone could do about it. iJosh would bang home what ended up being a near empty netter when the Freeze keeper came out to play it, then let Josh have it as he pressed forward into the zone. Josh flipped it into the vacated net and time expired on a very nice (and uplifting) 7-1 win.

Good show all the way around for the Gold who move to 4-1-1 on the season.

Game Stars

3rd Star: Brian Carey. Another solid performance for Brian who is starting to put together a nice season for us. Great work.

2nd Star: Chuck Slate. 2 goals and an assist on the night for the Chuckster who played great and (obviously) put the puck on net when he needed to. Nice Job.

1st Star: Roman "Really... it went in?" Kurin. Also with 2 goals and an assist Roman played terrific all night long. Clearly he was undeserving of the crap Jeff was yelling half the time from the bench and played strong on both ends of the ice. Great work Roman.

Postgame sadness... the blogger couldn't believe it... he left the parking lot at 11:32pm without having one single solitary cold adult beverage. There was none to be had and therefore... no 4th period. Sigh... I suppose it had to happen sometime. Ok for a late Sunday night game....

Suds Sing the Blues at BU.

Schlitz (5) vs Blues
Thursday June 19th
BU 10:10pm

7-1 loss.


Another night at BU, another hot (temperature) game and yes another case of zebra pre-e-clock-u-lation as the clock was started AGAIN before all of our players were on the ice. Something to keep track of for future late games at BU... they ain't waitin' around.

This one sounded like a tough one. I'm going to turn it over to a great group of (reluctant) guest bloggers who clearly would rather forget the night happend... but here they are anyway. Lets lead of with the first responder... Dan Gregson...
"Roman got the only goal. It was a nice rainbow shot. We kept it close until about halfway through the second when we just lost our skates and and about 6 goals went in.
Mark that in the Oooops column."
When later pressed about the final score his response was...
"i think it was 8-1 You mark that frame an 8, and you're entering a world of pain."
Game Star to Gregson for making a Big Lebowski reference...

Next up was Dr. Pounds but he just kept sending FAIL photos... I've added them to the post.
We'll now hear from regular contributor iJosh on the game...

"We played like we were in Game 6 of the NBA finals...... Except we were the Lakers
Once again the game at BU started ahead of schedule. So by the time everyone got to the ice 2 minutes had ticked away from the clock. I think it is time to teach the refs come time management skills.

Anyway we started quick on the first shift as Roman tapped one over the goalie and in from Parker. 1-0 Suds. Later in the first the Blues would get the equalizer as a scrum would slip one past Lizzie. That is how the second period would end.
The second would see the Blues pull away a little with more grit and determination than the Old Beer Cans. They would put a few past Lizzie to make it 4-1 after the second period.

The third would see the valiant opponent pack it in and accept its fate. As the time started to tick away, there was much grumbling on the bench regarding smart play, tough play and hard work. All was true, but that did nothing to stop the slide. After 2 more Blues goals, the Schiltz would send two the box one after another for a one minute 5 on 3 PK as Valenti would go first and George second. And that would effectively end the game. A grand total of 7 goals to 1.

A common bright side, we all had a nice leisurely evening in the parking lot beating them by at least an hour. Beverages provided by Dr. Pounds, Valenti and Lizzie and Dad."
Excellent work my good man... too bad the final score wasn't so excellent. Good strong recap though... the blogger appreciates it.


Now we have the goal scorer of the night... our favorite Russian named Roman...
"I think the final score was 7-1, Game started very well for us, we scored the first goal, Parker left a puck for me and I took a shot towards the net, It got deflected and went over the blues goalie. Really the first period was close, we had several chances just could not capitalize, their goalie played very well. I think it was 2-1 after the first period. In the second their goalie made a diving save on Gregson, that was a sure goal, what a robbery that was.
At some point in the game they started pouring it on or we just lost our legs. At the end of the game ref decided to call penalties on us leaving us with 5 on 3 situation on which they subsequently scored. George and Parker to the penalty box. So yeah, this game doesnt inspire a lot of writing.
Forward lines were Parker-Roman-Gregson, Scott-IJosh-Eliott with George, Valenti, DWH and Hammitt on defense."
Another good guest blog. Thanks Roman.
Special thanks also to Kevin Parker, Matt Elliot, and Marc Valenti for sending in reports.
Dont forget about the game on Sunday night. 10:20pm in Canton...

See the roster on the post below this. Please show up on time in case we get the "in a hurry to get home" officials...

Another quick note here on how the season is going. We've played 5 games per team and 2 against ourselves, one of which was a tie. Taking those two games out we are 2-4 against everyone else, with the two wins coming over Inglewood Jacks (4-1) and Last Call (6-3).
NOW... the four losses have been U.G.L.Y...we aint got no aliby... ugly.
Rt.138autobody 11-2, DeepFreeze 10-1, Double Runners 7-3, and the Blues 7-1.
Uh... not so good.