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GAME OF THE WEEK
Happy Little Elves (4-6) vs. Mathematics (3-4-1-2)
Location: Tompkins East, 3:00 PM
All-Time Series: Mathematics lead 1-0
Game Notes: Despite the sub .500 records of both of these teams, few games have had as much buildup and intrigue to them this season.  The Happy Little Elves, based primarily on their 2008 performance and choice of team color, have become a favorite target of the Mathematics-run media’s jokes. The Elves have responded in kind by swamping the comments section of posts with non-sensical ramblings and incoherent jibber-jabber directed at the Mathematics. Although the volleys from each side generally remained friendly and lighthearted, the rivalry took a nasty turn two weeks ago, when Mathematics defender Sarah “T-Bone” Torneten defected to the Elves.  As a result, Mathematics captain Derek Tagliarino has ordered team goon Georgine “Mulva” Paulin to go after Torneten’s weak knees on their first shift together.  In an additional storyline, Happy Little Elves walking punch line Rich Glanzer and Tagliarino have pumped up the intensity even further, by wagering their prized championship belts on the outcome of this matchup.  Although there is only one point separating these two teams in the standings, more is at stake in this game than a simple win or loss.
Keys To The Game:
1. After serving a two-game suspension, recent Elves addition Eric “El Guapo” DiPierri is now eligible to play his first game with his new team.  Though sluggish at times, DiPierri does posses one of the better shots in the league.
2. With six of their nine points coming from games they trailed at the half, the Mathematics have proved to be a very resilient team.  However, they will need to play two solid halves to beat the Elves.
3. This is the first ever Game of the Week apperance for the Happy Little Elves, due to their residence at the bottom of the standings.  Will they rise to the occassion or crack under the pressure now that they are firmly in the spotlight?

What The Puck (9-1) vs. Corlears Hookers (6-2-1-1)
Location: Tompkins East, 2:00 PM
All-Time Series: What The Puck leads 2-1
Game Notes: Both of these teams enter this game in relative slumps. What The Puck suffered its first loss of the season last week against the Unicorns, and the Corlears Hookers could only salvage a tie against the Mighty Squirrels.  Despite these hiccups, both teams remain in the upper tier of the standings with WTP sitting in first and the Hookers tied for fourth.  As a result, one might wonder why this battle isn’t the Game of the Week.  Fuck ’em, that’s why.
Eli’s Pick: What The Puck.  According to captain Larry “Mad Dog” Zimmer, you will never see a team play harder than What The Puck will the rest of the season.
Derek’s Pick: No pick. Derek will be reffing this game.

Filthy Gorgeous (6-3-1) vs. Gouging Anklebiters (4-5-1)
Location: Tompkins West, 2:00 PM
All-Time Series: Filthy Gorgeous leads 4-2
Game Notes: Despite Filthy Gorgeous and the Gouging Anklebiters’ relative proximity in the standings, both have a different focus for this game.   With each team using a navy blue base for its jersey, a heated debate has sprung up regarding which team will have to don a different color on Sunday.  Biters captain Phil “Sandy” Donohue has publicly stated that Filthy should have to revert to its electric lime shirts, but as the home captain, Monica Russo has stated that will never happen.
Eli’s Pick: No pick. Eli will be reffing this game.
Derek’s Pick: Filthy Gorgeous. Not even Jeremy “The Foot” Schumacher can put his foot down and force Filthy to wear their throwbacks.

Denim Demons (6-0-2-2) vs. Mighty Squirrels (4-5-1)
Location: Tompkins West, 3:00 PM
All-Time Series: Denim Demons lead 5-0
Game Notes: For the second straight season, the Denim Demons are the last team in BTSH without a regulation loss.  However, because of their two ties and two shootout losses, they still trail What The Puck and the Dark Rainbows in the overall standings.  Meanwhile, despite sitting in 11th place, the Mighty Squirrels are riding high after last week’s moral victory of tying the favored Corlears Hookers.
Eli’s Pick: Denim Demons
Derek’s Pick: Denim Demons.  Unfortunately, it may speak volumes when your moral victory is notching a tie.

Mexican Standoff (0-9-0-1) vs. Mega Touch (1-8-1)
Location: Tompkins East, 4:00 PM
All-Time Series: Mega Touch leads 6-5-1
Game Notes: Although this game features the two lowest scoring offenses in BTSH, this does not mean it will wont for talented scorers.  Mexican Standoff is led by Ben, whose six goals account for half his team’s total output.  In a stat that had to be looked up twice, Alex “Coop” Eben Meyer leads Mega Touch in goals, with three.
Eli’s Pick: Mexican Standoff.  They’ve come close in recent weeks and can taste a victory.
Derek’s Pick: Mexican Standoff…but I’ll be watching LBS-Rehabs at this time.

Rehabs (6-4) vs. LBS, Inc. (7-3)
Location: Tompkins West, 4:00 PM
All-Time Series: LBS, Inc. leads 7-4
Game Notes: LBS, Inc. is riding a four game winning streak, including its most recent effort, a 3-1 victory against Filthy Gorgeous on Hockey Night in Tompkins. Conversely, the Rehabs have lost their last three games, although each defeat has been by only one goal. The Rehabs’ fortunes should be bolstered by the expected 2009 debuts of Chantel Arroyo and Toughness and Grace Award namesake Stacy Kehoe.
Eli’s Pick: Rehabs.  The returns of Arroyo and Kehoe should provide them with plenty of inspiration.
Derek’s Pick: LBS, Inc.  As stated last week, they have too much talent on both sides of the ball.

Tuques (2-8) vs. Unicorns (7-3)
Location: Tompkins East, 5:30 PM
All-Time Series: Unicorns lead 11-0
Game Notes: These Woodsworth Division foes renew acquaintances just a mere two weeks after their first meeting. In that week 10 matchup, the Unicorns withstood a late Tuques charge to notch a 3-2 victory and remain undefeated in the all-time series. Unicorns forward Chris, who leads his team with nine goals on the season, scored two goals in that game.
Eli’s Pick: Unicorns.  They’re still riding the high of knocking off What The Puck.
Derek’s Pick: Unicorns.  The series history does not bode well for Tuques Hockey.

Fresh Kills (5-5) vs. Sky Fighters (6-4)
Location: Tompkins West, 5:30 PM
All-Time Series: Fresh Kills leads 7-6
Game Notes: Fresh Kills’ road to the 2008 championship began with a victory against the Sky Fighters in the opening round of the playoffs.  In an intense defensive matchup, Fresh Kills forward Caroline Currie scored the lone goal of the game to propel her team to the upset.  The Sky Fighters will be looking for revenge against the team that caused their early exit.
Eli’s Pick: Fresh Kills
Derek’s Pick: Sky Fighters. I hope Martin shows up.

HOCKEY NIGHT IN TOMPKINS
Cobra Kai (2-7-0-1) vs. Dark Rainbows (8-1-0-1)
Location: Tompkins East, 6:30 PM
All-Time Series: Dark Rainbows lead 3-0
Game Notes: This is the first of two consecutive Hockey Night in Tompkins appearances for the Dark Rainbows, and it couldn’t have come sooner.  Despite placing second in the overall standings and having two of the top 12 scorers (including league leader John Nielsen), the Dark Rainbows still wallow in relative obscurity.  A couple of games on the grandest stage in all of BTSH is just what the doctor (Schuie) ordered.
Eli’s Pick: Dark Rainbows
Derek’s Pick: Dark Rainbows

Media Records:
Eli: 50-17
Derek: 46-23

Survivor Pool II

Lourdes Banez (SKY) – Dark Rainbows
Adriano Bratta (WTP) – Filthy Gorgeous
Eric Breitman (MSQ) – Unicorns
Ben Chadwick (HLE) – Filthy Gorgeous
Steve Chernoski (DD) – Dark Rainbows
Phil Donohue (GA) – Dark Rainbows
Rich Glanzer (HLE) – Dark Rainbows
Robert Gorden (MSQ) – Dark Rainbows
Gavin Kearney (CH) – Unicorns
Dave Ladanyi (TUQ) – Denim Demons
Amy Lott (SKY) – Denim Demons
Hector Melendez (REH) – Dark Rainbows
John Meyer (DR) – Dark Rainbows
Robert Muggeo (HLE) – Mega Touch
Nestor Nonato (GA) – Mexican Standoff
Georgine Paulin (MATH) – Unicorns
Sean Reynolds (DR) – Dark Rainbows
Bryan Welch (REH) – Dark Rainbows
Bob Weyersberg (FK) – Mexican Standoff

Tags: 2009 season, Happy Little Elves, Mathematics, Weekly Previews

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