Crabfest 2016 Recap
September 21st, 2016by Joe P and the Anklebiters Production Crew
4 Bushels of Crabs + 5 bags of Old Bay Chips + Old Bay Cheese Balls + Free Pizzas + $2 Miller High Lifes + Craig back to harassing the Trivia Godess = Victory for the BTSH Community.
Crabfest was a huge success that brought the league back to Ace Bar. We packed the place with crab eaters and non-crab eaters, making the regular season finale weekend feel like a throw back to “olden times” when we all cherished the post-game antics at the bar as much as putting the biscuit in the basket.
The first year I joined the league I knew BTSH was something special that no other sports league could match. When we all get together at the bar putting back 12 ounces with opposing players after a game, it makes life on the courts that much more fun the next week because we all know each other. Giving up a weekend to deliver all that deliciousness and new camaraderie I saw happening this past Sunday was the least I could do for the league that has given me so much more the past seven years. The crabs were consumed, the pizzas were devoured, and everyone had fun. More people now know what BTSH is about because of Crabfest and the events put on this year. Thank you to everyone who helped out!
And your Three Stars for Crabfest 2016….
THIRD STAR
Julie K
Julie K for claiming she ate 28 of those clawed creatures. No one came close and I think she wasn’t lying.
SECOND STAR (Also The First Annual Suz Rookie Award)
Brad S
Brad S for enthusiastically giving up after 3 crabs in his first Crabfest and still throwing in an awesome tip for the cleanup crew. All this while hooking up your Crabfest host up with multiple beers.
FIRST STAR
Justin M
I like to recommend to new pickers to stockpile some crab so you have a good chunk of meat in your hand before you put it in your mouth. Kind of like eating a handful of popcorn instead of just one kernel. Its just better. Justin M was king of the stockpile this year not only because he didn’t eat any until he had 8-10 crabs worth of meat, but because he took that bowl of meat, poured some melted butter over it, and then shared it with everyone before taking any himself. And he flew all the way back from Wisconsin early just to attend and partake in this selfless act. Real BTSH Hero.
P.S. Don’t be a dick in the playoffs. Good luck to all and keep it chill.
Make-up Game Box Scores (Week 19)
September 20th, 2016We escaped rain fears this past Sunday and completed games that were originally scheduled for 5/1/16.
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Fuzz | Final |
| Denim Demons: Zach Fein (9), Seffi Jonas x 2 (6) Fuzz: Anthony Sig x 2 (2), Jeff Laniado (14), Alexa Taubman x 2 (4), Paul Licari (6), Gil Valdez (13) Goalie Win: Aaron Pagdon (12) |
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Fresh Kills | Final |
| Filthier: Suvin Malik x 2 (9), Jj Anderson (3), Ann Mathews (2), James Pereira (12), Jeff Kamen x 2 (5) Fresh Kills: Frank Salituro (2), David Sokol x 2 (4) Goalie Win: Tim Kayiatos (10) |
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Gremlins | Final |
| What The Puck: Paul Picinich (2) Gremlins: Cody Capps (5), Iannis Tourlakis x 2 (4), Allison Busch (1), Erich Graham (9), Marcella Coulson (1), Ryan Mills (8) Goalie Win: Ed P. (via free agent) |
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Dark Rainbows | Final |
| Corlears Hookers: Jason Eitel (6) Dark Rainbows: Mike Jaoude (1), Bill Ling (15), Mike Roberts (3) Goalie Win: Kevin Longwell (7) |
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Gut Rot | Final |
| Sky Fighters: Olivier Brassard x 2 (5), Michael Teytelbaum x 3 (24) Gut Rot: Jeff Hendricks (3), Kellie Kovac (1), Scott Kollar (3) Goalie Win: James Stein (3) |
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Mathematics | Final(OT) |
| LBS Inc.: Karsten Pichon (10) Mathematics: Sam Norris (12), Adam Langer (6) Goalie Win: David Liang (8) |
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Instant Karma | Final |
| Mega Touch: Julie Katz (5), Max Temesca (6) Instant Karma: Unknown Unknown (via Free Agent) Goalie Win: Mike Tuckman (8) |
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Cobra Kai | Final |
| Butchers: Jonathan Newdorf (3), David St-Jules (6), Drake Hicks x 2 (4) Cobra Kai: Will Green (12), Liam Martens (11) Goalie Win: Tim Burke (9) |
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Gouging Anklebiters | Final |
| Poutine Machine: Jonathan Casilli (1) Gouging Anklebiters: Ben Probert x 2 (17) Goalie Win: Craig Lacombe (7) |
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Tompkins Square Riots | Final |
| Rehabs: Carlton Ruth (8), Alex May (13) Tompkins Square Riots: Goalie Win: Eric Ramirez (12) |
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Thank you for a great 2016 regular season and see everyone in the playoffs!
He-Views: Part 2
September 16th, 2016Inspired by the works of the lovely Anonymous Lady, the Finest Mens in all of BTSH have come together to author this week’s previews of the games that were rained out on May 1st. So, without further ado, here is Part 2 of the He-Views. (Part 1 can be found here.)
Sky Fighters at Gut Rot
by Richiehero
Mega Touch at Instant Karma
by BTSHLogonShaun
League darling Honorary Man Julie Katz leads her his squad in this Corlears Hook Park Conference regular season finale against Instant Karma. At stake? Nothing less than a opening round bye. Although these teams enter the contest in a dead heat for 8th/9th place, only one will retain the position and with many teams nipping at their heels, only one will be casually sipping beers non-alcoholic beverages in paper bags at Tompkins come Play-in Week. Personally, I’m expecting a little magic from Adriano as Mega Touch touches Karma mega and pulls off a decisive victory on the courts. Not even the considerable boyish good looks of Isaac or the considerable height of Captain Ben will rescue Karma from a date with one of the teams ranked 17-20 in the final standings. And this despite having the measured leadership of both the Commissioner and the Chairman.
Prediction: Mega introduces Instant to the wheel of Karma: 5-2.
BSA Fun Fact: The first Brian Sullivan Alert rung out in Concord, MA in 1775 when a man on horseback feverishly raced through the streets warning that beautifully-coiffed men in mostly-unbuttoned red jackets were coming.
Butchers at Cobra Kai
by Richiehero
When the two schedule makers (who both can bench more than 275 pounds which is really impressive) put the Butchims vs. Cobra Kai at the end of the season, they knew it could be for the $h0wT!m3 Division Championship. They even predicted that their initial game would be rained out so this would be the last game.
What they didn’t predict was the ridiculous name changes besmirching BTSH’s storied history, and that the Butchims would be so great with the addition of JSB and other players that are really good that we don’t really know. They also didn’t predict the so-so year Cobra Kai is having. Speaking of so-so, do you know that (Brian Sullivan Alert) Brian Sullivan once was offered $432 by Elton John to cut off his Irish clover tattoo by his chest so Elton could use it as a pillow? True story.
Predict-him: Hero JewHeromanwrestling hasn’t been wrong all season, and won’t be wrong today. The Buthhims will win this game 5-2 with Liam and Pete scoring for Cobra. And 5 Eric, Arnold, Arthur and two other dudes I never heard of scoring for the winners.
Poutine Machine at Gouging Anklebiters
by Mr. Pec-tacular
By the time the Fighting Poos take the court this Sunday, they’ll know exactly what they’re playing for. A Mega Touch loss (even in OT) earlier in the day means they’re competing for first place in the HIFI Division and a promotion in 2017. Of course, they may just be fighting to stay out of the dreaded playoff opening round next weekend. Either way, Poutine enters hotter than your mom, having won six of their last eight games. They now boast the third lowest GAA in the league thanks to their stellar goalie platoon of Scott H. and A.J., while Sully (11 goals), Mike M. (8), and Hornswoggle (6) have led the team in scoring. Also, be on the lookout for Kevin M. who has returned from Parts Unknown to bolster Poo’s blue line.
Brian Sullivan Fact: Ever the consummate gentleman, Sully sends all of his one night stands home in a prepaid Uber. And awaiting these lucky ladies in the backseat is a gift basket containing the following items: a Mylec ball signed by Brian Sullivan himself, two sample packets of Sully’s favorite pre-workout powder, a temporary shamrock tattoo, two courtside tickets to a future Poutine Machine game, one fun size Milky Way, one 8.4 ounce can of Red Bull, a coupon for body razors, three tampons, and a paperback copy of Rebecca Solnit’s Men Explain Things To Me.
Rehabs at Tompkins Square Riots
by Triple RacH
Previewing the Rehabs/Riots game…Ohh, What a Rush! The Riots want redemption from their 5-1 loss to the Rainbows last week, but In Order To Be The Man, You’ve Got to Beat the Man. Fresh off their 5-4 OT win over Math, Rehabs are all like..Who’s Next?! Can you Smell What the Rock Rehabs are Cooking? Whatcha gonna do, when AlexMay-nia runs wild on you?! Expect (JOHN) SENA to score a sneaky back-door goal because YOU CAN’T SEE HER. Joe F. is rumored to be teed up for a great game and at least one goal. To a Nicer Guy, it Couldn’t Have Happened! Despite Fiore’s contribution and Limousine Ridin’, Jet Flying, Kiss Stealin’, Wheelin’ Dealin’, Son of a Gun Dave GDR standing on his head for the Riots, they won’t be able to hold off the likes of Welch, Ramy, and Starr. And that’s the bottom line, cuz Stone Cold said so.
BSA Fun Fact: On April 19, 2014, Brian Sullivan released his own line of highly anticipated Nike Air Foamposite Pro “Sullys”. Despite going on sale on a Saturday, fans began lining up as early as Wednesday in anticipation of the 8AM drop. Anticipation was so high for these kicks that at one Brooklyn Foot Locker, a young man was shot in the foot for cutting the line. This delayed the release of the Sully Foams by 3 hours, enraging BK sneakerheads. Despite the strong showing on release date, the Sully Foams never surpassed the dopeness of the Air Sully 2s (especially the coveted Green March colorway, paying homage to his Irish roots).
Prediction: Rehabs 5 – Riots 0
He-Views: Part 1
September 15th, 2016Inspired by the works of the lovely Anonymous Lady, the Finest Mens in all of BTSH have come together to author this week’s previews of the games that were rained out on May 1st. So, without further ado, here is Part 1 of the He-Views.
Denim Demons at Fuzz
by BTSHLoginRich
Sorry about the confusion guuuuyyyssss, I forgot my login again, so this one will have to do. Can you guuuuyyysss believe it’s been FFFOUUURRR weeks since I last played with you guuuysssss?! Sure feels like FORRRRRever.
Anyways, I’m supposed to write about this week’s game between the league sweetheart (Brian Sullivan False Alert- it’s not him), Fuzz, and evil, the Demons. Back when I possessed a magnetic ability to recruit (i.e. before Ocean City when half of Fuzz’s participants chose to be on different teams), I had this great idea to create a fun loving, equal play time sharing, minimally competitive team that BTSH, Cecil, and Harambe (RIP) could be proud of. That’s why (Brian Sullivan Alert and Brian Sullivan fun fact) Sullivan isn’t on it. He really wanted to join us but I told him he was too competitive for Fuzz, where we just want to have fun and love everyone. This isn’t my men’s league after all. Since everybody loves the spirit of Fuzz (and wrestling), It seems pretty obvious to me that Fuzz will win this game. Even John Cena loves the 3 core tenants of Fuzz.
There’s also the added incentive of potentially sending the Demons down a division, here’s a picture of me doing that in my cape (which like John Cena you can’t see).
RichieHero +3
Newman.
Filthier at Fresh Kills
by Emeritus
Sunday’s schedule starts off with what’s been billed as a Clash of Champions, as 2014 champion Fresh Kills and 2015 champion Filthier enter tied for first in the division (along with LBS, Inc.).
Filthier swept the season series with LBS, Inc., so all they need to clinch the division and the #4 seed is a win. That isn’t too tall of an order, especially with a roster that starts with Denis, Shafiq, James P., and Suvin. Sunny and Matt N. even showed up last Sunday, and they are both sneaky good. Adding Jeff K. to that mix only furthers their embarrassment of riches. Seriously, facing them is a damn numbers game! If you can somehow get past all of those guys (and Jean, don’t forget Jean), then you still have to deal with Tim K. in net.
Fresh Kills couldn’t beat the clock and gave up a late goal to lose to LBS, Inc. last week, which really hurt their chances at the division. Maybe Dave Soko shouldn’t have rested Gabe as part of his grand strategy for keeping the roster fresh for the playoffs. Did you know that Poutine Machine’s Brian Sullivan has scored more goals than Gabe this season? It’s true, it’s damn true! That guy is an American hero. But enough about Brian, let’s get back to Fresh Kills. They need to win this game and have Math beat LBS, Inc. in order to secure the division and the #4 seed. And they just might be able to pull it off. Rookie phenom Tom Rush has picked up Gabe’s scoring slack this year, and Ariel is always dangerous when leading the transition game.
Prediction: Fresh Kills gets a 3-2 win and everyone celebrates by jumping into a big pile on Barch.
What The Puck at Gremlins
by TotallyNotBSA
Woo Woo Woo, You know who it is. BSA is back!
The Gremlins and WTP may have not had picturesque seasons, but this match up has game of the week written all over it. A 1-point spread is all that separates these two teams from a trip down to the dreaded Division 4 (Seriously guys, it’s not that bad, plus we drink more).
The Grems have had a hard time replicating last year’s success and the struggle to make up for the loss of last year’s Sleeveless Wonder is real. Captain Mills and Co. are riding high after a much needed victory against Cobra Kai this past week. But, the attention is on J. Walker Walker, who we know will be taking plenty of short shifts to ensure equal playing time for all.
WTP has had a roller coaster year leaving them going into the final game with their backs against the wall. Corey will need to steady the troops and ensure Dude’s ready to out hustle the competition. The rumor is that WTP will be without The Shootout Showstopper Justin or team MVP Camden. The loss of those two may be the final nail in WTP’s Division 3 coffin.
BSA Fun Fact:
BSA was originally cast as the lead in the 1984 cult-classic, Gremlins. However, producers felt that he would draw too much focus away from the success of Gizmo and the Gremlins. Eventually, the role was recast with the lesser known Corey Feldman.
Prediction: This game ends 1-1 in regulation. No Justin to showcase his ability for the shootout leads to 2-1 victory for the Gremlins.
Crolears Hookers at Dark Rainbows
by Cro Daddy
In the final game of the Hookers season they face the Dark Rainbows. After going through numerous CROalies due to their CROalie being injured in a freak accident, the Hookers have finally found their rock to anchor them for steady the stream of impending high seeded teams for the playoffs. Following a huge upset of the Sky Fighters, the Hookers playoff chances are looking very CROmising. They look to keep the CROmentum going against the Dark Rainbows that have been plagued by many of the same struggles the Hookers have faced all season long. Both teams have players who can get work done (when they show up). This should actually be a pretty even match depending on who attends. The Hookers need to keep an eye out for red-hot Tia who notched two CROals last week.
Under the tutelage of Sideline Coach Cro, the Hookers aren’t pinching anymore and getting destroyed by odd man rushes. Speaking of Cro, didn’t he just look so damn good in that hat in week 18? He probably thought “Wow. Even my shadow looks badass” when he was everywhere on the West court.
This matchup is all about who can post up in the Cro’s nest, do the dirty work, and get some juicy rebound goals.
Prediction: Hookers over Rainbows 4-2.
BSA Fact: Sullivan bet Glanzer his bank account balance and left shoe that the Hookers win the game.
LBS, Inc. at Mathematics
by Izzy Sleaze
Ahead of Rain Date Sunday’s matchup between the Mathematics and LBS, Inc. I was able to snag an interview with one of Math’s most eccentric players.
Izzy Sleaze: Week 12 on July 10th at Tompkins Square Park, NYC, it’s a day that I’m certain my guest at this time will not forget. I’m talking about the former friend and tag-team teammate of Da Belt, Math Matician Derk Dav…
Derk Davage: Nothing means nothing!
Izzy: Nothing?
DD: Nothing mean nothing, man.
Izzy: Nothing means nothing? What do you mean by that?
DD: I’m talking about all the way to the top, yeah. We’re justifiably in a position that we’d rather not be in. But the cream will rise to the top, ooh yeah. Math Madness, yeah has got more to offer than former Commissioner Timmy Baby thinks that we got yeah and let me tell you something right now, cards stacked against the Math Maticians and Rain Date Sunday let me say it yeah, let me say it out loud and let me point to the former Commissioner of Black Top Street Hockey, the Math Matician Derk Davage is not happy with your style of play, yeah. We are the cream in Black Top Street Hockey and there is no doubt about it-
Izzy: Wait, wait a second…
DD: -yeah, you Izzy Sleaze you know that we’re the cream of the crop!
Izzy: Wait a minute though, Derk. I’ve got to ask you very seriously, do you blame Mr. Timmy Baby, the distinguished former Commissioner of Black Top Street Hockey, for Da Belt leaving your partnership and going out on his own?
DD: Yeah, I do, yeah. Outside interference, yeah. In my moment of glory! Yeah. And now I’m living in a nightmare. And we are the cream. And now, not only the Da Belt must fall, but the whole LBS, Inc. organization! Because Luke Logan, Sam Michaels, Stone Cold Scott Austin and Alex the Giant yeah, we are the cream, yeah, the cream of the crop. And there is no-one that does it better than the Math Maticians and Derk Davage with Eldge! On balance, off balance, doesn’t matter. We’re better than you are, yeah and we’re talking everyone in the Black Top Street Hockey. And we’re even talking to Jake the Snake and his cardboard-chest-plated Papa, yeah. We’re on our way and nothing is gonna stop us. Nothing’s gonna stop us.
Izzy: You know, just out of curiosity, Derk, and I certainly don’t want to diminish your team’s tremendous God given talents, but I’m very curious, have you seen Ms. Elizabeth’s game lately?
DD: Yeah. She’s on the other bench of the court, does she interfere in matches? Yeah? Nothing, zero, pure athlete yeah and we’ve been uh yeah, maligned from the top to the bottom and because they can’t handle the Math Maticians featuring Derk Davage, Jericho Perras and the Norris Foundation (Nathan, Zach and Sam) the cream of the crop. Nobody does it better!
Izzy: Well, you heard it BTSHers. There is no love lost between Math Matician Derk Davage and the team he holds responsible for breaking up him and Da Belt. And we’re predicting pure pandemonium on the West Court from beginning to end.
Prediction: One of the refs gets knocked out by a sailing beverage container and while the other is tending to him an infamous league heel runs onto the court and takes out Derk, opening the door for an LBS win 5-4.
If the playoffs started today…
September 14th, 2016If the BTSH playoffs were to start today (or this Sunday), here’s how the matchups would look based on the current standings. And while we’re at it, let’s go ahead and predict the whole thang. And…we’re off!
Opening Round – September 25th
20. Gut Rot at 13. Poutine Machine
Prediction: I love Gut Rot, but the Machine is heating up at the right time. Not even Fresh Kills is looking forward to facing them in the Quarterfinals. Poutine takes this contest 5-1.
19. What The Puck at 14. Cobra Kai
Prediction: Usually all bets are off when divisional foes square off in the playoffs, however the #dojorachels are just too strong and will lead the Cobra Kai to victory 4-2.
18. Corlears Hookers at 15. Dark Rainbows
Prediction: The depleted Rainbows draw the short straw here and have to face a fully-loaded Hookers squad. Purple and pink may look dashing on Barcelona, but this one gets ugly quick with the Hookers winning 7-0.
17. Gremlins at 16. Tompkins Square Riots
Prediction: Yikes! An angry Jamie is a real thing. And so are the Gremmies with Cody and Erich back in action. As much fight as the Riots have in them it won’t be enough in this one with the Gremlins looking confident 4-1.
Round of 16 – October 2nd
18. Corlears Hookers at 1. Fuzz
Prediction: Congratulations! You snagged the overall seed! And what do you get? A date with that fully-loaded and playoff tested Hookers squad. And that’s really the storyline in this one. The Fuzz’s featured players don’t exactly have the playoff pedigree for a deep run. But it won’t matter here as they win in OT 4-3 anyway.
17. Gremlins at 2. Rehabs
Prediction: This one has disaster written all over it for the Gremlins. Luckily for Walker, he’ll now get to scrimmage till his heart’s content for three straight Sundays. Habs switch to cruise control and make an opening statement 6-1.
14. Cobra Kai at 3. Butchers
Prediction: As we pointed out earlier in CK’s opening round prediction, divisional matchups in the playoffs can make for some ‘must see hockey.’ This one could end up being the GAME OF THE WEEK with the final highlight of Rachel stealing the puck from a Rachel in the neutral zone and dishing to a streaking Pete for the triple OT winner 5-4.
13. Poutine Machine at 4. Fresh Kills
Prediction: Thanks for coming out this year Machine. Your run in the second half of the season was a nice little story, but this is how big boys and girls play hockey. Fresh Kills spanks the poutine out of the Machine 9-0.
12. Sky Fighters at 5. Filthier
Prediction: Not the matchup either of these teams wanted. Filthier’s title defense starts off against a team that is built around defense. As frustrating as it’ll be for them, they’ll win 3-1.
11. Gouging Anklebiters at 6. LBS, Inc.
Prediction: LBS hates this matchup. Hates it, hates it, hates it! The Biters made it all the way to the frozen four last year with Probie just as a pup. He’s better this year and don’t forget that Joe P is back. So, LBS, want to win this one? Then take care of Luke and get him an Uber to the courts. If not, then Schuie’s reffing his next game with a celebratory beverage again.
10. Denim Demons at 7. Mathematics
Prediction: Always an epic battle when these two square off. Hats off to the Demons for overcoming the injury bug all season and in-season recruitment of new players, but Math just wants this one more. 3-2.
9. Mega Touch at 8. Instant Karma
Prediction: Oh, please let this matchup work out. Not that we think Karma is better, because these teams are pretty even, it is because Mega is the most fun on and off the court and Karma is pretty chill too. Except for Brianna, she’s not. And she’ll ruin Meag’s lives 2-1.
Quarterfinals – October 9th
8. Instant Karma at 1. Fuzz
Prediction: Revenge game for Rich and the remaining two Elves. Ben & Ko. may have krushed them last year, but the Fuzz is a whole different animal 5-2.
7. Mathematics at 2. Rehabs
Prediction: UPSET. The story no one is talking about lately is how vulnerable the Habs have looked. With the Norri coming together like Voltron it will be too much for Sena and Welch to handle. 3-2 Math.
6. LBS, Inc. at 3. Butchers
Prediction: The Butchers were able to take advantage of their powder-puff schedule, but they won’t be able to take advantage of LBS. 4-3.
5. Filthier at 4. Fresh Kills
Prediction: Ariel plays brilliantly, Soko looks solid on defense and the defending champs go down swinging 6-5 in regulation.
Semifinals – October 16th
7. Mathematics at 1. Fuzz
Prediction: This one gets super heated with Derek and Becky from Math and Jeff and Paul from Fuzz getting tossed near the end of the first half due to a misunderstanding about Eli. Zach moves up on offense to join Sam and Roxy and they stifle Hicks, Alyssa and Miles 2-1.
6. LBS, Inc. at 4. Fresh Kills
Prediction: It’s too bad this contest can’t be a best of five series determined over the span of two weeks instead of one Sunday afternoon. But this is BTSH and every playoff game in our league is a win or go home Game 7. And you can bet both of these teams will be balls to wall (fence and rope) to win this one. But there can only be one…and it’ll be Fresh Kills 4-3.
Championship Game – October 23rd
Mathematics vs. Fresh Kills
Prediction: No ranks. No records. None of that matters when taking home the PBP Cup is on the line. The Mets didn’t make it back to the World Series this year (because they imploded down the stretch and now they’re looting and turning over cars in celebratory fashion in our nation’s capital), but Math did make the playoffs. And they’ll be drinking from the Cup and dangling from Parkside’s chandlers during the Awards Ceremony.






































