Week 9 Previews – Part I: Rivalry Week

June 8th, 2016

By Richiepoothang

Before I write these previews, I want to make sure I get paid even if the games are called off due to Rain Fears. I mean I went to the park today and saw this woman with an umbrella and thought, “Thank God Danielle didn’t see her or she’d cancel the whole season.”

Umbrella
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Emojis for BTSH Teams

June 7th, 2016

By Legend Killer of the Denim Demons

Word of the year.

Word of the year.

Emojis are the future, whether you like it or not.  Since their creation in the late 90s, emoji adaption has skyrocketed and shows no signs of slowing down.  Emoji was named Oxford Dictionaries’ Word of the year.  Whenever Apple wants people to adopt to their latest iOS version, they simply tell people if they upgrade they get new emojis, and it works like a charm.  Books like Moby Dick (http://www.emojidick.com/) have been translated into emoji and of course The Bible (http://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/03/business/media/the-word-of-god-now-available-in-emoji.html) as well.

But what about hockey?  The “Ice Hockey Stick and Puck” emoji finally debuted last year, but different companies have different views about how they should look.
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Like the rest of their style, Apple’s emoji is slick and simple.  Google’s is a mess however.  The tape on the shaft resembles a field hockey stick, and the puck is gigantic.  Samsung’s looks like clip art, and LG’s is sort of a mix between Apple’s and Samsung’s. Twitter focuses on the blade and uses a very strange looking orange wood.  Emoji One’s kind of looks like a child taped the blade and has a gigantic puck.  And last, emojidex looks like a family crest that I fully expect a BTSH team to adopt on their next t-shirt.

And speaking of BTSH, the lack of emojis is a very real problem.  And until Unicode 415 comes out in the distant future and gives each team their logo, let’s try to emojify each team.

BTSH Emojis

Notes: The Martial Arts Uniform emoji won’t be released for a few weeks, but that shouldn’t stop Cobra Kai from using it. The words “Fresh” and “Kills” don’t really have emojis, so a nod to their Staten Island roots will have to suffice. Beer before liquor, never sicker for Gut Rot. And the Riots not only have the longest BTSH name, but also the longest emoji string, which seems appropriate.

Caption Contest: Week of 6/6

June 6th, 2016
By Diana M.

Party people, 

The rain may stop hockey, it may stop a good hair day, but it can’t stop the caption contest. I’m reaching into the archives for a solid visual featuring 2 Commish’s and a Norris. This photo is second only to the original Predator in star power. 
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Tim looks distracted, and that guy in the background is definitely angling for a sandwich.

Enter here: Poll


Do your worst.

First Annual BTSH Karaoke Competition

June 3rd, 2016

REALLY VERY, VERY GOOD
By Ophelia Baulls

fuck trump
When I heard presidential hopeful, Donald Trump, would be in attendance of this year’s First Annual BTSH Karaoke CompetitionTM at Hifi on June 19th – I immediately worked my press credentials to get in for a quick tête-à-tête.

OB: Mr. Trump, I’m thrilled, and somewhat surprised at your attendance to our upcoming event. What drew you in?

DT: Ophelia, I think this going to be tremendous, just tremendous. BTSH is really a very good organization with some talented folks. I have many, many friends in the BTSH community.

OB: Well, thank you, I suppose you’ve heard that Deejay BubblebathTM will be on the turntables for this event?

DT: You know it’s really a great honor to have LaCombe at this event. He’s a sensational talent, I expect him to do very well. I think we’re all in the same business of trying to make our country better, a better place, so we have something in common.

OB: Our hosts, Diana and Worky are gearing up to entertain folks with some tom foolery I’m sure. What a gas! Have you met with them?

DT: Worky is an excellent host, I’ve found him to be just an excellent performer.

OB: And Diana?

DT: I can’t lie — I’ve been treated badly, very, very badly in the past by the BTSH media. She’s really not very good, and I don’t have time for total political correctness — she’s a bimbo. She’s very angry when she talks about me, there’s blood coming out of her eyes, coming out of her…wherever.

OB: Mr. Trump, do you feel this way about all the BTSH media?

DT: Well, I can tell you that Isaac is a sleaze, just a total sleaze and a liar. He’s very biased against me, I think he’s Mexican. There are certain groups of people who are very biased against me for protecting America. But the fact is we should ban Muslims from this event.

OB: You really think you can keep certain groups of people from getting into the karaoke competition?

DT: The greatest generation beat back the Nazis and Japanese imperialists. And you think we can’t keep out Jamie?

OB: Thank you for sitting down with me Mr. Trump.

DT: This will be a great event. A truly great event.

Week 8 Previews

June 3rd, 2016

By Rachel G.

Rehabs at What The Puck
Fine Ryann, we get the point.  They swiped right. You are that damn good.  Now let someone else score? How about Bryan, does he get to score at all? Or is that against the bylaws?  WTP, here’s what you do…mark Ryann and let Jaime goal hang.  Got it?  You’re welcome.

Prediction: Rehabs by 2, I feel like WTP will not follow my flawless plan.

Filthier at Gouging Anklebiters
‘Biters have lost a few close ones to Formerly-Known-as-Katz-Division opponents recently, but Filthy is really looking to stop the skid.  Did Ann decide to change things up and replace Tim K permanently with Newman since he spent last weekend beaching it up with some Filthy deserters?  You’ll have to tune in to find-out.  What might be most interesting here is to watch #1 and #2 goal scorers in the league face off.  Probie, don’t look behind you…it is Denis.  Note to all ‘biters, protect those Cheekbones, dammit.

Prediction: ‘Biters by 1, the skid continues.

Dark Rainbows at Butchers
(Guest written by Cheekbones)

MDF is back, baby!

MDF is back, baby!

Hold the phone.  Shut the front door.  MDF is back again this week, slamming from the point, for the Butchers?  Someone, bring me my pills…this is too exciting.  Meanwhile, for the Dark Rainbows, Aaron is darting around and feeding to Bill’s dangerous shot.  But then again, Arnold is also back and ready to flip the f*ck out for the Butchers.  This game is gonna be hotter than a gorilla debate.

Prediction: Butchers by 1 in OT.

Gut Rot at Gremlins
Is it true?  Has it really been six weeks?  Is JW back to screen Jamie in net?  I think so.  I apologize in advance to Ryan, Erich, Rod and the rest of the Gremlins; I hope you enjoyed playing for a few weeks, now it’s back to the bench for you while Walker refuses to shift off.  Gut Rot is still looking for their first W, and man is all of BTSH cheering for them…except the Gremlins.  Jamie isn’t really going to make this easy for them, but I hope they put up a few.  Maybe Perko needs to stop looking at subway maps and listening to Baby Metal and step up and score some goals?  Also Heather.  I think Heather should score a goal this week.

Prediction: Gremmies by 2, Jamie is nice, but not that nice.

Mathematics at Denim Demons

Passover feast of Champions?  Could it be the Demons year?

Passover feast of Champions? Could it be the Demons year?

I think Cherie was still hurtin’ from the Gremlins game a few weeks ago, so last week she put the hurtin’ on the reigning champs.  This week she may aim to put the hurt ‘on everyone’s favorite’ current formerly-known-as-Katz-division leader.  Math has been a bit inconsistent this season, maybe it’s because Justin keeps masquerading as Brad Pitt?  Nobody knows.  Demon’s box score last week disproves the old adage “Jews don’t play sports, we own teams.”  Unfortunately for Math, it ain’t Passover.

Prediction: Math by 1, Sam paid me off with tomato plants.

Tompkins Square Riots at Corlears Hookers

F*ck. Off. Brian. Cro.

F*ck. Off. Brian. Cro.

Which version of the Hookers will show up this week?  Will it be the Week 6 Hookers (beating Cobra Kai’s secret powerhouse) or Week 7 (getting shelled by the Rehabs)?  Sam M., you and the Hookers need to figure out which bathroom you are going into.  Riots, are you going to take advantage of this?  Suz, Jen, Laura and Amy…I’m looking at you guys, give Sharif a reason to celebrate.

Prediction: Hookers by 1, they won’t be shut out twice in a row.

Poutine Machine at Instant Karma

Late night snack worth salivating for.  Mmm...

Late night snack worth salivating for. Mmm…

I think the media has failed to pay proper attention to just how impressive, and delicious, that name is – Poutine Machine.  Yum.  Was it by chance that one of the league’s only French Canadians ended up on this team?  Fries, Gravy AND cheese curds.  Swoon.  Not quite as delicious, the incarnation of Instant Karma that was Instant Schwarma?  I’m sorry Isaac, Chadwick, Al and team.  Kali is second fiddle to this majestic late night snack food of the north.  Also, both of these goalies are really good, but not as good as poutine.

Prediction: Poutine by 1, and let’s go eat a goddamn snack.

Fuzz at LBS, Inc.
2016 LBS are looking like the LBS of old.  Remember when Karsten and Ken were young pups scoring and fighting everywhere?  Well, Karsten is still here, scoring and not backing down.  Lately this classic BTSH franchise has been knocking off league villains left and right, Demons, Fresh Kills, Sky Fighters.  Who’s up next on the block?  New League not-favorite, Fuzz!  Easier said than done, Alyssa’s been stealthily working her way up the rankings, while Rich remains firmly planted at the bottom.  Who the F is Miles H. you might ask?  LBS, you should definitely be asking.

Prediction: LBS by 1, age before beauty.

Cobra Kai at Mega Touch
I’m not sure if y’all noticed, but our old Commish has returned, and from the looks of it, age hasn’t slowed him down at all (l believe Larry taught him this trick).  Of course Cobra Kai doesn’t know who he is, because they don’t even know that we have a Commish or an end of season party (seriously guys, FREE PIZZA).  However, Liam offers the ladies free beer, who can turn that down?

Prediction: CK by 2, Mega’s Cinderella story comes to an end this week.

Fresh Kills at Sky Fighters

Smile or grimace?

Smile or grimace?

This will be a fun one to watch!  But more fun if Soko thinks ahead and doesn’t wear blue.  Soko, Ariel… heads up… Roman and his brother have also cracked your secret code.  Da.  You know, I think the Sky Fighters might actually have a chance here, if they can stop knockin’ other teams about like it’s a street brawl.  Two of my favorite BTSH keepers in net here, they’ll have a day of it with Ariel, Soko, Gabe, Sheena, Roman, Greg, and Olivier shooting at them.

Prediction: FK by 2, Smile less?