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Week 2 News and Notes
Tuesday, April 5th, 2011Will There Be A Lockout?
As the BTSH collective bargaining agreement between team owners and players nears its expiration date, pundits have begun to talk seriously about a potential work stoppage.
Before signing a new agreement, team owners are pushing for four major changes. First, they want to extend the BTSH regular season by an additional two games. In exchange, pre-season scrimmages would be eliminated. Second, they would like a rookie wage scale. This would basically be known as the “Nick Hobbs Provision,” as Fresh Kills was forced to sign Hobbs to one of BTSH’s most lucrative contracts before he even played a game. As a result, his compensation has crippled their salary cap maneuverability for several seasons. Third, the owners demand a greater share of all league revenue. Tensions on this matter intensified when league manager Adriano “Muscles Marinara” Bratta arrived at Tompkins Square Park in Week 1 driving his new Maserati. Fourth, owners would like to repeal players’ bonuses for breaches of contracts. This issue came up recently after noted Mathematics defender Justin “Ballard” Perras missed his team’s game last week, which violated the terms of his contract.
Week 1 News and Notes
Tuesday, March 29th, 2011Charity Hockey Tournament Coming Soon!
The sixth annual charity street hockey tournament is rapidly approaching. This year, it will take place on Saturday, April 9, and all proceeds will go to Rose Charities. Rose is a non-profit organization that aims to help children and young adults who have suffered through poverty, disaster, exploitation, or lack of opportunity. It currently has 11 Disaster Relief Teams on the ground in Japan providing medical care, food, and medical supplies. Please donate to support these teams!
The tournament begins at 9:30 AM sharp, and anyone who does not pre-register online must arrive at 8:30. Although everyone is encouraged to give more than the minimum, certain contributions will get you the following:
- $35 donation to play
- $50 donation to play and get a tournament t-shirt (shirts also available for $20 day-of)
- $70 donation to play on the same team as a friend
Visit http://www.charityhockeytournament.myevent.com to register, RSVP, and find more information. If you have any additional questions, please contact Rachel “A-Korn” Greene, who is organizing the event.
In addition, the Fishmarket (111 South Street) is the bar sponsor for the tournament. Post-tournament specials include $2 Miller Lites, $5 well drinks, and several appetizers. They are donating 25% of the profits from that night to Rose, so come drink even if you can’t make the tournament.
2010 Media Awards
Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010Ellen Is Both Tough And Graceful
On Sunday evening, the media had the distinct honor and pleasure to present their fourth annual Media Awards to some of BTSH’s outstanding players. The winners are listed below:
BTSH Regular Season Scoring Champion
Trevor Beauclair (Happy Little Elves)
Zack Tinkelman (Denim Demons)
Best Goals Against Average
Craig “Ug” LaCombe (Unicorns)
Best Family
“Gentleman” James Pereira (Filthy Gorgeous), Joe Pereira (Filthy Gorgeous), & Mike Pereira (Denim Demons)
Best Duo
Mike Smith (Mathematics) & Rich Glanzer (Happy Little Elves)
Most Underrated Female
Angela Vicari (La Famiglia)
Most Underrated Male
Alexandre Frenette (Tompkins Square Riots)
The Stacy S. Kehoe Award For Toughness & Grace
Ellen Marth (Butchers)
The Jon “Dinner Plate” Feldman Award For Agitation and Instigation
Mark Talercio (Cobra Kai)
The Fourth Annual Bob Weyersberg Award For Outstanding Achievement In The Field Of Excellence
Patrick “Sven” Larsen (Poutine Machine)
The Brendan “Flounder” Hay Memorial Award (Female)
Julie Katz (Mega Touch)
The Brendan “Flounder” Hay Memorial Award (Male)
Bill (Gut Rot)
Media Award Nominations
Monday, October 25th, 2010Is This BTSH’s Best Duo?
This Sunday, BTSH will once again hold its annual year-end extravaganza. Festivities will be held at Parkside Lounge following the conclusion of the championship game. For the fourth straight season, the media will proudly present several prestigious awards at this event. To build your anticipation, here are this season’s media awards and nominees:
The Award For The Regular Season Scoring Co-Champions
- Trevor Beauclair (Happy Little Elves)
- Zack Tinkelman (Denim Demons)
The Award For Best Goals Against Average
- Craig “Ug” LaCombe (Unicorns)
Best Family
- Jennie Brown & Sean Reynolds (Dark Rainbows)
- Joe and Zack Tinkelman (Denim Demons)
- “Gentleman” James Pereira (Filthy Gorgeous), Joe Pereira (Filthy Gorgeous), & Mike Pereira (Denim Demons)
- La Famiglia (La Famiglia)
Best Duo
- Rich Glanzer (Happy Little Elves) & Karsten Pichon (LBS, Inc.)
- Patrick Barch & Nick Hobbs (Fresh Kills)
- Rich Glanzer (Happy Little Elves) & Matt Workman (Filthy Gorgeous)
- Mike Smith (Mathematics) & Rich Glanzer (Happy Little Elves)
Most Underrated Female
- Connie Chan (Denim Demons)
- Beth Costello (Butchers)
- Luisa Mirarchi (Cobra Kai)
- Angela Vicari (La Famiglia)
Most Underrated Male
- Alexandre Frenette (Tompkins Square Riots)
- Greg Infanti (Sky Fighters)
- Harvey Jaswal (Mega Touch)
- Scott (Gut Rot)
The Stacy S. Kehoe Award For Toughness & Grace
- Amy Farley (What The Puck)
- Ellen Marth (Butchers)
- Jo-Ann Provencher (Poutine Machine)
- Kristen Wise (Cobra Kai)
The Jon “Dinner Plate” Feldman Award For Agitation and Instigation
- David Cernan (Sky Fighters)
- Anita Khar (Rehabs)
- Adam Langer (Mathematics)
- Mark Talercio (Cobra Kai)
The Third Annual Bob Weyersberg Award For Outstanding Achievement In The Field Of Excellence
- Meredith Danberg-Ficarelli (Rehabs)
- Rich Glanzer (Happy Little Elves)
- Patrick “Sven” Larsen (Poutine Machine)
- Peter “Purple Rain” Putka (Corlears Hookers)
The Brendan “Flounder” Hay Memorial Award (Female)
- Julie Katz (Mega Touch)
- Amy Barrett Kovner (Gouging Anklebiters)
- Susannah Pasquantonio (Filthy Gorgeous)
- Meagan Vincent (Mathematics)
The Brendan “Flounder” Hay Memorial Award (Male)
- Bill (Gut Rot)
- Marcus Bonnee (Poutine Machine)
- Joe (Unicorns)
- Arnold Sanchez (Butchers)
All-Star Teams Revisted
Saturday, October 2nd, 2010Can Chongo And Tayne Lead Their Conference To Victory?
Since the original all-star game was washed away due to “rain fears,” the all-star game will now be played Sunday, October 3 at 5:00 PM. Here are the rosters*:
WEYERSBERG CONFERENCE (white/light)
Honorary Captain:
Bob “Olmec” Weyersberg (TSR)
Coaches:
Abby “Tayne” Meisterman (DD)
Corey “Chongo” Winters (WTP)
Goalies:
Aaron “Coach” Pagdon (DD)
Craig “Ug” LaCombe (Uni)
Roster:
Becky Antar Novick (FG)
Trevor Beauclair (HLE)
Connie Chan (DD)
Jenna Cruff (HLE)
Alice DuBois (Sky)
Mike Dudolevitch (DR)
Karen Erickson (LBS)
Joe “Monster Mash” Essock (FG)
Lisa Harrington (WTP)
Greg Infanti (Sky)
Joe (Uni)
Gavin “Dutch’s Brother” Kearney (CH)
Janica Lee (DR)
Anita Khar (Reh)
Salvatore Malguarnera, Jr. (WTP)
Mike Pereira (DD)
Noelle “Slapshot” Safar (CH)
Sarah (Uni)
“The All-American Canadian” Adam Skuse (Reh)
SCHUMACHER CONFERENCE (black/dark)
Honorary Captain:
Jeremy “The Foot” Schumacher (GA)
Coaches:
Amy Barrett Kovner (GA)
Jesse Kalb (But)
Goalies:
Bill (GR)
Eric Ramirez (But
Roster:
Alice Bertoni FK)
Patrik Blohmé (TSR)
Ben Bloom (But)
Chris (GR)
Beth Costello (But)
Alex Derhohannesian (GA)
Patty Fernandez (TSR)
Andrea Grande-Capone (LF)
Katie Hasty (MT)
Harvey Jaswal (MT)
Laura MacNeil (Math)
Denis Miciletto (LF)
Dave Paglia (PM)
Jo-Ann Provencher (PM)
Justin Ross (FK)
Mike Smith (Math)
Annika (GA)
Mark Talercio (CK)
Victoria (GR)
Kristen Wise (CK)
This game will feature the extremely dapper referee tandem of Patrick “Sven” Larsen (PM) and Josh Wilson (DR).
*Definitely subject to change.
