Great Game

Beat the Machine (formerly Investors) 5-2 last night on their home ice at the Coliseum.  Upfront we yours truly, Marc S., Noe, Karl, PA, Ti-ga, Trevor (new guy),  and JP. On the back end we had Andy, Marc C., Matt, and Brian.
We jumped out to 3-0 lead.  Marc C. rang one of the post with a shot from the right hand circle, Trevor banged in a rebound in front of the net, and Matt ripped one from inside of the Blue line. Then they started to pick it up.  Ronnie was on his game and wasn't giving up and cheap stuff. But, they clawed their way back with a couple of quick ones and all of a sudden it's 3-2.  The game settled in with the Machine taking the advantage of play.  During this stretch Ronnie made some key saves.  The highlight being a poke check on a semi breakaway. 
We started skating a bit more and managed to get a little push back.  We broke it open with Noe finishing off a great passing play to get us a two goal lead at 4-2 with about 5 minutes to go.  That broke 'em.  PA got a tap-in, in front of the net with under a minute to go to seal the deal, 5-2 for the Good Guys.  Take that, ya Machine Bastards!

Two ties in a row

Not much to report here.  Two ties in a row. 

Almost fell asleep with the Dragons

Sleepy time......

What the hell is it with these guys? We hung on for a 3-2 win, but again, we let these guys hang around.
Upfront we had yours truly, Gilles, Darrell, Michel, Bobby, and Karl.  On the back end we had Go20, Marc S., Ti-ga, and PA.
For the first 30 minutes is was 0-0.  We had the advantage of play but we weren't really pressing. We killed off a couple of penalties, but it was a clean game for the most part.  We finally got on the board with Gilles finally burying one in the slot, then Gilles got a gimme as Darrell took the initial shot, I poked at the rebound and it dribbled between the gaolie's legs and Gilles tapped it in the open net.  A short while later PA ripped one off the iron from the point on the power play.  
Then Dragons lulled us to sleep again and we started to fade and they got a couple.  They pulled the goalie but no go.  Ronnie wasn't extremely busy but made 3 or 4 really good saves at the right time and there ya have it, 3-2 for the good guys.  Take that, ya Dragon Bastards!

In the "W" column

First win of the season, beat the Bulls 8-4 last night at the Cage....had to bust out the old Lewisville Mustard sweaters to get 'er done.

On the back end we had Marc S., Andy, Matt, and Marc C. (out of retirement).  Upfront yours truly, PA, Noe, Gilles, JP, Darrell (new guy), Bobby, Gauvin, and Karl. Ronnie was between the pipes.
We got out to a 2-0 lead but then saw that evaporate as they picked away and scored three unanswered goals to take the lead 3-2.  It was only a matter of time, they only had two lines so we eventually wore them down.  We stormed back with 6 unanswered of our own to put this thing out of reach.  They got the last one and it finished 8-4 for the Good Guys!  Take that ya Bull Bastards!!! 

Andy and Pierre disagreed on the Bautista "Bat Flip"....can you believe it!  Pierre and Andy arguing! Ya, know it's Hockey Season when!

And we're off !!!

"Summer Fatness" - Ti-ga

Here we go!  Another season is under way.  Ti-ga has filed this report from game one.

We had a good game going.  We lost 4-1.  It was tied until the 10 min mark.  The Leafs carried the play and we scrambled a lot trying to work off summer fatness. 

We had 3 lines (2 centres) and 4 defence.  Not a bad outing against the Leafs.