Boys

Last weeks games recap.

Early match between USA and POLAND.  Lots of boys absent with mid to lower body injuries, I think.  Poland scores the lone goal in the opening period late.  Poland jumps out in front 2-0 early in the 2nd but the Americans score mid way making it a 2-1 game after 2 periods.  The 3rd period with some unruly feistiness amongst these 2 squads and 7 goals scored.  Poland scores twice and USA only once in the opening 5 minutes of the 3rd making it a 4-2 Polish lead.   USA score twice in 21 seconds at 7:20 and 6:59 timing up this tilt at 4’s.  Poland jumps back in front at 5:41 but there was no giving up with the Americans as they tie it up once again with 2 and a half minutes to go.  Thats how this game ended 5-5 tie.  Poland gets goals from Flumerfelt, Nweisser, Coffin, Robb and rookie Barbosa.  USA gets 2 goals from Dan Barrett and singles from McKean, Russell and Rundle.  USA went 1-4 on the PP and Poland was 0-2.  Players of the Game went to USA #5 Dan Barrett and Polands #3 Frank Nweisser.

Where is the black stash and what is Frank doing with his fingers…smell you later?????

Late game between Finland and Canada.  Finland out scores the Canadians 3-1 after 1 period.  Finland adds another in the 2nd for a 4-1 lead.  Both teams scored single goals in the final period for a 5-2 Finland victory.  Canada went 1-2 on the power play as Finland gave their 1st power play goal on the season.  Finland was 0-0.  Finland goals 2 for Joe Cosentino and singles for Ferrin, Annan and Ianno.  Canada gets goals from Cummings and Ron Chantaj.  Players of the Game went to Finlands #7 Steve Ferrin and Canada’s #12 Bryon Wright.

A bit of a rant boys.  We all must be responsible with our sticks.  We had an accidental high stick in the earlier game and I find it inexcusable.  Not all players have a full gage or some with no visor and as a player you need to be aware of how you control your stick.  If you are trying to lift the stick of an opponent and you miss raising it above your waist will cause damage and that is not what our league is about.  Yes it is a hockey play but your stick should never be going above your waist.  A serious injury will happen and it should not if every player is aware of that.  Also stuff happening after the refs have left, the handshake and in the hallways is also not what our league is about even if one of the players was just joking.  Not funny at all and if that continues then those players should not be in our Friday night league.  Hey hockey sometimes brings out the worst in us but someone will get hurt and our league is about some friendly competition but more of an end of the week skate and more about the dressing room banter and bonding.  Be the bigger man and walk away from the junk in all occasions versus initiating even more.  Not cool and hey its the Holiday season.  Sorry about this but needs to be said.

OK this weeks Ho Ho Ho games are as follows.  9:15 Sweden will face off against Canada and at 10:30 Finland will skate with the Polocks.  USA get the Xmas game week off.  Let your team reps know if you will be away.  Reminder that RIDE is out in full force and the last 2 weeks specifically in a few spots on Lakeshore and in the Library parking lot.

On behalf of all the Exec we want to wish you and yours a Merry Christmas and health and happiness in the new year.