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Around the League – Heat Fears
Sunday, September 16th, 2018
Here’s what we know:
A depleted Hookers squad, with Lee Bonkers in net, narrowly survived against the Sky Fighters.
The Demons took Nicorette and the Machine to a shootout, but Jerome’s fancy footwork got the shootout winner in the 7th round.
Scott K (the OG) scored first for Gut Rot, however, Zach F then scored 4 straight for the Demons.
The Poos finally decided to finish their games and brushed aside the Dark Rainbows.
Brett and the Dark Rainbows (dude got a brace) gave the Trembles and Instant Karma a good game, but Cory’s hat trick earned Karma their first 20 point season.
The Norri were finally back at BTSH and in the lineup for Math against the Butchers! That’s about all they celebrated as Pete d and Sabrina rolled to a W.
The Pucks and Poutine game got a bit serious at times (get better Mikey) with Zac watching from the sidelines (you get better as well big guy) and Jerome nailing the empty netter to secure the his team’s third victory of the day.
Danielle and Filthier welcomed back Jena and Ben from Colorado and overcame the 2-0 hole they found themselves in a the half against Phil’s Biters to win, baby. (Not sure if Probie scored…) (more…)
BTSH 70’s Prom
Wednesday, September 12th, 2018by Cheekbones
The BTSH 70’s Prom is around the corner. It is in fact next Saturday, September 22nd. Doors open at 8pm, open bar starts at 8:30pm-10:30pm. Your $30 ticket buys you food & booze for two hours – not bad, right?
Venmo me @dianamarko or paypal $30 to diana dot Marko at gmail dot com for your tickets. PUT THE NAMES OF EVERYONE YOU ARE BUYING TICKETS FOR, AND THEIR BTSH TEAM (if applicable). Please do not make me chase you, I have a job, and a life. I’m not Elizabeth Warren, but I have shit to do. Or clean up. Where are my pills…
Can I bring my bae? My bae bae? My bae bae bae bae bae bae bae?
Here’s the deal: your BTSH league dues subsidize this whole event. Can you bring your wife or girlfriend who is not in BTSH? Sure, we love you, and I’m sure we will love her. Can you bring your college buddies? Fuck no. Try to keep it in house as much as you can. (more…)
Reflections From A Rookie
Tuesday, September 11th, 2018by Jess(ica) D of the Dark Rainbows
I still remember the first time I encountered BTSH. Walking my dog around Tompkins, I was instantly intrigued by the large crowd of people at the skate park playing sneaker hockey and drinking beer. It looked rowdy, it looked fast paced, it looked fun. It reminded me of playing floor hockey in gym class- a crowd favorite. I stood nostalgically watching a shootout, seeing the rambunctious cheers from not just those on the team but everyone on the blacktop and knew this was something I wanted to be a part of. I kept walking my dog around the courts every Sunday until I finally managed to ask someone leaving what the league was. Our exchange was brief but helpful:
“What’s this called?”
“Black top street hockey!”
“How can I join?”
“There’s a website, you can email the league and try to be a free agent.”
I sent an email but never heard back. You guys are like the mafia- hard to get in, impossible to leave. A year later a work softball teammate of mine asked if I wanted to join his team because “we could use some girls”. I instantly said yes, not realizing it was the same league that had previously eluded me. And thus, I became Jess D of the Dark Rainbows.
GAMES TO WATCH FOR
Saturday, September 8th, 2018By Arya Stark
With just one week left in the regular season before rain day tournaments, 70s proms and, eventually, playoffs, there’s a lot at stake for teams across the league. Games to watch for on the final day of the 2018 regular season:
Mathematics vs Butchers
Gouging Anklebiters vs Filthier
Storyline: Besides the playoff race, all eyes will be on Probie to see if he can take down the scoring title. He’ll have a tough test ahead of him with his final game being against elite goalie and DJ extraordinaire Tim K.
Rehabs vs Fuzz
This was the game that was circled on everyone’s calendar since the schedule came out and, of course, the release of “the letter.” In the past two months the hype and bad blood have ratcheted down a few levels to the point that Rich & Hicks were seen hanging out and not constantly throwing each other into fences in Ocean City before having their souls crushed by Fuzz captain Jeff in the final. Fuzz can’t drop below #2, but needs this game to maintain any hope of finishing #1 overall, although it would require a Cobra Kai loss on Sunday (in either of their remaining games). The Rehabs, meanwhile, can pass Filthy if they win, Filthy loses and the Rehabs make up eight goals of differential.
Storyline: Besides the Hicks defection, this has been one of the premier rivalries of the past couple years, giving us such classic storylines as the 2016 President’s Trophy Race (eventually won by Fuzz, with Rehabs winning the ship), the 2017 playoff classic (won by the Rehabs 1-0) and, of course, the fence shove heard ’round the world. Will Fuzz finally get over the hump this year and beat their archrivals? Having Glanzer miss the game is an excellent start.
Cobra Kai vs Gremlins
This Southeast Division showdown will decide the #1 seed in the league, which really doesn’t mean much in BTSH but is better than nothing (arguably). By the time this game happens, Fuzz will have already played the Rehabs and Cobra Kai will have already played Mega. Assuming CK & Fuzz pick up the same # of points in these games, the Gremlins showdown will give Cobra Kai a shot at the #1 overall seed which I’m assuming would be their first President’s Trophy in franchise history. Older people can fact check this as I have literally nothing to go on except a vague feeling, although that seems to work pretty well for Zisser at the strip club. Anyway, strippers aside – if the Gremlins are able to pull the upset here and Fuzz beats the Rehabs, Fuzz would take the #1 seed while the Gremlins would be able to potentially move all the way up to #5 if (when) they beat the Riots at 6:00.
Storyline: While the savages at the dojo may get most of the attention, I’m more interested to see how the Gremlins respond to the challenge of facing an elite team in their regular season finale. Rockoff may still be in Australia playing in a Sunday cricket league (true story), but the SaltBoyz will have to find a way to will their team to a win without him (although willing JW to a decent +/- may be the more impressive accomplishment). Can the ridiculous car from the 70s take down the evil dojo from the 80s? BTSH enthusiasts and old people everywhere will be watching intently.
Heat Fears Make-up Preview – Part Two
Friday, September 7th, 2018Mega Touch at Cobra Kai – 3:30 pm, East
by Richiehero
Mega vs. CK is huge for both teams. Cobra Kai needs to win it’s last two games to win the Presidents Trophy. While that usually means very little, this year it has some value since most of the top talented teams are where they should be. But with Fresh Kills lurking at six, coming in first means you probably wouldn’t get them until the semis. Meanwhile, Mega needs to win to avoid the play-in. A Mega win and WTP loss will also give them their first Southeast title. The ramifications can’t be greater, unless there was even more significance. And then it would actually be greater.
Prediction: “Take care of your job, and good things will happen.”
– Rich Glnzr
Fuzz beats Rehabs and Mega upsets CK 2-1. CK falls to second and Mega avoids play-in. Now, I’ll name random players from both sides, because there are good people on both sides. Some of these people are good.
CK: Rachel N. Campbell, JJ, Dani, Lauren, and a blast from the past Charles Kane.
Mega: Julie, Hansen, Nadia, Larry and blast from the past the jorts guy that wore his jorts way too high for my liking (pause), Harvey.
