Early match between Italia and Portugal. All pork chops in the 1st as they take a 2-0 lead and look sharp. Lots of verbal diahria about the World Cup of soccer but it did not seem to phase the feisty Italians. They out score the Portuguese 3-1 in the 2nd tieing this on up at 3’s after 2. Italy scored mid way through the 3rd taking its first lead of the game. Portuguese pushed but Rispoli shut down the door. A late Italy goal sealed this one for the light blue with a 6-4 victory, good game. Italy got 2 goals each from Brad Stoll, Marcello Di Luzio and Jeff Boulton. Portugal got goals from Mike Russo, Paul Harty, Robin Flumerfelt and the very handsome Joe Peacock. Players of the Game went to Italia’s Jeff Boulton. Only a Nona could love that face.

And for the Portuguese Mike Russo.

Late game between the Scots and Ireland. All kilts in the first as they go up 5-1 after 1. 3 more Scottish goals in the 2nd for an 8-1 lead. Ireland squeezed the lone goal in the 3rd for a final Scotland 8-2 victory. Ireland got goals from rookie Paul Riopelle and Dave Skingley. Scotland got 2 goals each from Tim Randa and Greg Platt and singles from Patrick Sharp, Neil Wilson, Tony Carlisle and Frank Arruda. Players fo the Game went to Scotlands Tomi Nieminen. Oh boy!!!!!!!

And for the Irish rookie Paul Riopelle. Good handle.

Ok this week Friday, October 21 Slovenia will do battle with the very hot Scottish team. Late game at 10:30 will feature Ireland and Portugal. Italia gets the week off. See you all on the ice!!