What does it mean to be “natural”?
July 21st, 2015The word “natural” is thrown around a lot – all-natural products, natural ingredients, etc. But what does it really mean?
Merriam-Webster defines “natural” in this way:
natural
: existing in nature and not made or caused by people : coming from nature
: not having any extra substances or chemicals added : not containing anything artificial
: usual or expected
why does this matter? none of this crap matters. what we’re really talking about here is one of Merriam’s alternate defintions for “natural”:
: implanted or being as if implanted by nature : seemingly inborn <a natural talent for hockey>
Robert Kucera of the Sky Fighters put his natural talent on display last Sunday when he scored a NATURAL hat-trick in ONE SHIFT, single-handedly winning the game for his Sky Fighters within the span of about 1 minute. Yes, you read that correctly – all 3 goals came within the span of ONE MINUTE. I was standing on the sidelines talking to some people, and we had to keep turning around when we heard the celebrations – “oh the Sky Fighters scored. wait, the Sky Fighters scored again?? and AGAIN???”. the 2nd two goals came almost immediately right off of the faceoffs. League thug Derek Tagliarino called it “one of the top 5 most incredible things I’ve seen in this league.”
We have to agree. A truly amazing feat. Nice work, Kucera. We are honestly in awe.
Please don’t do this when you play the Gremlins.
3 Stars of the Week
July 21st, 2015
Who said considerate and thoughtful can’t earn you a star? Greg made a special effort to offer and bring us the gift that keeps on giving: Mexican wrestling masks. Thinking of us from abroad, Greg showed up like a kitschy and cool Santa Claus with a sack full of these things…..laughing all the way. Not only did he come bearing gifts, he played AND reffed a game. Thanks for thinking of us, Altman. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – BTSH isn’t only about hockey, it’s about community.
1st star: Dana Kravis – Butchers
And the 1st star of the week goes to long-time league favorite Dana Kravis. If Dana is someone not known for leading the league in scoring each season, she could’ve fooled this reporter yesterday. The Butchers have a ton of firepower, but none of those shooters found themselves on the score sheet yesterday. Dana took matters into her own hands scoring the only Butchers goal in regulation AND the only shootout goal, cementing the 2-1 victory for her team. I happened to be watching this shootout and Dana made a great forehand-backhand move, and slid it right underneath the diving ‘tender. the crowd went wild. Captain Rachel Greene even ran out onto the rink and lifted up the game’s star after the glorious goal. Congratulations to a player who embodies everything BTSH should be.
A well-deserved 1st star, Dana.
July 19 Box Scores
July 21st, 2015Holy Cow, It’s a Scorcher
Denim Demons 4, LBS, Inc. 1
Denim Demons: Zach Fein 2 (5), Sara Klein (1), Paul Licari (1)
LBS, Inc.: Nick Rolf (3)
Goalie Win: $h0vvT!m3 (via Rehabs)
Dark Rainbows 5, Gut Rot 1
Dark Rainbows: Sean Fleming (1), Mike Toriello (1), Mike J. (1), Jennie (1), Mike Roberts (2)
Gut Rot: Gilligan #2 (1)
Goalie Win: Kevin Longwell (4)
Cobra Kai 5, Tompkins Square Riots 0
Cobra Kai: Sebastian Asaro 2 (6), Mike Jenks (1), Rachel Longley (5), Liam Martens (1)
Shutout: Jamie Batuwantudawe (via Gremlins)
Happy Little Elves 5, Mega Touch 0
Happy Little Elves: Gil Valdes 3 (12), Miles (1), Rob Walsh (1)
Shutout: Joe Kozlowski (via free agency)
Mathematics 5, Gremlins 3
Mathematics: James Stewart 3 (11), Cherie Stewart 2 (8)
Gremlins: Brian Hicks 2 (12), Ryan Mills (2)
Goalie Win: David Liang (7)
Fresh Kills 5, Gouging Anklebiters 3
Fresh Kills: Gabe Chenard 3 (16), Ariel Imas (1), Eugene Rha (1)
Gouging Anklebiters: Alex Derhohannesian (2), Ben Probert (5), Jeremy “The Foot” Schumacher (2)
Goalie Win: Patrick Barch (8)
Game Notes: Both teams wore blue. Get your act together, captains.
Personal Note: Thanks to Jenna and Denis for having the top ref sheet of the week.
Sky Fighters 4, What The Puck 1
Sky Fighters: Robert Kucera 3 (6), Roman Teytelbaum (8)
What The Puck: Charlie Spelina (5)
Goalie Win: James Stein (5)
Game Notes: Kucera’s natural hat trick came in the span of about two minutes, all in one shift.
Corlears Hookers 3, Filthier 2 (OT-SO)
Corlears Hookers: Danilo Biagioni (7), Gavin Kearney (6)
Filthier: Suvin Malik (8), Denis Miciletto (6)
Goalie Win: Amriel Kissner (4)
Shootout: Hookers win 1-0. Successful attempt by Danilo.
Game Notes: Brian Cronauer believes the Hookers deserve some recognition for winning in 92 degree heat with only five players. They probably do.
Poutine Machine 4, Instant Karma 3
Poutine Machine: Steven Berkowitz (3), Mia Juhng (1), Jerome Ramos (3), Brian Sullivan (4)
Instant Karma: Hugh McKee 2 (4), Dmitry Gurvits (1)
Goalie Win: Rob Nitschke (1)
Butchers 2, Rehabs 1 (OT-SO)
Butchers: Dana Kravis (3)
Rehabs: Rob B. (5)
Goalie Win: Tim Burke (2)
Shootout: Butchers win 1-0. Kravis with the only successful attempt.
July 12 Box Scores
July 13th, 2015When You Find Out The Stewarts Are Your Opponents
More Elves?
Tompkins Square Riots 3, Mega Touch 2
Tompkins Square Riots: Alex Frenette 2 (2), Joe Fiore (2)
Mega Touch: Alok Ghai (1), Max Temescu (2)
Goalie Win: Dave Gil de Rubio (3)
Cobra Kai 2, Rehabs 1
Cobra Kai: Peter Gallina (2), Tom (3)
Rehabs: Bryan Welch (3)
Goalie Win: Nicholas Blair (4)
Sky Fighters 5, Denim Demons 1
Sky Fighters: Olivier Brassard 2 (4), Dan Hopper (3), Rob Kucera (3), Mike Teytelbaum (3)
Denim Demons: Jeff Kamen (8)
Goalie Win: James Stein (4)
Filthier 5, Poutine Machine 4
Filthier: Ben Bloom (2), Ann Mathews (1), Sunny Mehra (6), Denis Miciletto (5), Shafiq Perry (4)
Poutine Machine: Brian Sullivan 2 (3), Steve Berkowitz (2), Jerome Ramos (2)
Goalie Win: Tim Kayiatos (7)
Mega Touch 4, Butchers 3 (OT-SO)
Mega Touch: Brady Caldwell (3), Nadya Salcedo (1), Keegan Tupchong (1)
Butchers: Brett (2), Dana Kravis (2), Arnold Sanchez (2)
Goalie Win: Mike Tuckman (3)
Shootout: Julie Katz scored the shootout game-winner for Mega Touch.
Tompkins Square Riots 3, Gut Rot 1
Tompkins Square Riots: Not yet reported
Gut Rot: Scott Kollar (3)
Goalie Win: Dave Gil de Rubio (4)
LBS, Inc. 3, Dark Rainbows 0
LBS, Inc.: Sam Anthony (4), Jake Chaplin (6), Karsten Pichon (8)
Shutout: Tim Brown (6)
Mathematics 5, Instant Karma 3
Mathematics: Cherie Stewart 2 (6), James Stewart 2 (8), Nathan Norris (1)
Instant Karma: Sean Glickman (1), Alfred Liu (4), Georgine Paulin (via Butchers)
Goalie Win: David Liang (6)
Corlears Hookers 5, Gouging Anklebiters 2
Corlears Hookers: Tiffany Hagge 3 (3), Gavin Kearney (5), Sam Marton (2)
Gouging Anklebiters: Alex Derhohannesian (1) Bob Probert (4)
Goalie Win: Amriel Kissner (via free agency?)
Gremlins 5, What The Puck 1
Gremlins: Brian Hicks 2 (10), Allison Busch (1), Maire Lane (5), John Walker (2)
What The Puck: Corey Winters (2)
Goalie Win: Jamie Batuwantudawe (7)
Fresh Kills 3, Happy Little Elves 2
Fresh Kills: Patrick Moore (3), Nick Scott (2), Sheena Wagaman (3)
Happy Little Elves: Gil Valdes (9), Gordie (via free agency)
Goalie Win: Patrick Barch (7)
MEGA Previews! TOUCH Everyone!
July 9th, 2015Once again BTSH is playing a game in England at 12 this week.
While only 4 people will get the joke, at least its not wrestling related.
