3 Stars of the Week

June 8th, 2015

It was difficult to whittle the stars down to 3, this week.  400 people entered, 3 people left (with a star). Well….4, really. 

3rd star:  Gabe, Fresh Kills

Since Gabe is such a prolific scorer, him scoring a hat-trick only warrants a 3rd star. Sorry man.  You’re always 1st star of the week in my book, buddy. 

Gabe looking on wondering why his teammates didnt also all score 3 goals each Sunday.

Gabe looking on wondering why his teammates didnt also all score 3 goals each on Sunday.

2.5 star:  Aaron Friedman, Dark Rainbows

Aaron scored the shootout winner with a great move to end his team’s winless streak.
When asked by this reporter how he did it he replied “i eat my Wheaties.  Oh, and being in my mid-20s helps”. 

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congrats to the Rainbows on notching their first W of the season.

2nd star: Joe Kozlowski (free agent) and James Stewart, Math

As stated above, it really was too difficult to whittle down to 3 this week.  Sorry for having to create a shared star.
Joe K. notched a shutout against the always offensive Demons (check the double meaning there, son). Lbs. were out a goalie at the last minute and Joe stepped up from free agency to get them the shutout victory.  This may have been his first career shutout.  I’m not certain.  but, then, I don’t have to be certain.

James Stewart, perhaps best known for being Cherie’s much nicer brother (#sorrynotsorry, Cherie. love you boo. ha) went on a tear yesterday, scoring 2 out of 3 of Math’s goals, including the OT game winner. Both goals were scored within seconds of an opening whistle (his 1st goal within 10 seconds of the start of the game, and his OT winner less than 30 seconds into OT). 

(i can’t seem to log onto Facebook from this computer to lift a photo of James or Joe.  it’s really annoying me right now.)

1st star: Eric Ramirez, Gut Rot, bitches!!!

It was brought to my attention that Ramirez single-handedly both:  1. found the parks dept. permit, and 2. dispersed the unruly basketball players so that the 1pm game could start (not) on time.
It is true acts of valor such as this which earn you 1st star in JW’s book.  Not something like scoring a hat-trick for your team (again, I’m really sorry Gabe). 

Ashley came for two things, crabs and championships, and got both.  After choking-out her boyfriend Eric with a Ronda Rousey like chokehold, she went on to help shut down that #17 dude who caused so many of us grief. And not the good kinda grief.  But besides playing lock-down D, she also had a giant assist on the Underdogs second goal in the Championship Game. Ashley took a low shot that teammate Blake easily put into an empty net.

Seriously Rich, this is the only photo you have of Ramirez saved into this WordPress??

Wait, here is another one:
If Mike Smith (formerly of Math) plays than you will surely win Diane. But can we get to the playoff games now?

Yeah, i miss Mike Smith too, y’all.

Honorable mention:

It was suggested to me that I give an honorable mention to Benjamin J. Chadwick.  
Everybody’s favorite Dr. Clavicle scored a goal his 3rd week in a row to keep his scoring streak going AND completed the season sweep of his old team, the Happy Little Elves. 
I GUESS I agree with this honorable mention suggestion.

Ben and Rich at a Mets game right before the Caps/Rangers Game 7 in 2009.

June 7 Box Scores

June 7th, 2015

Meanwhile, On CBS…

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LOL…Fun Home sounds like “Phone home!”


Filthier 3, Gouging Anklebiters 0

Filthier: Suvin Malik 2 (5), James Pereira (2)
Shutout: Tim Kayiatos (4)

LBS, Inc. 4, Denim Demons 0
LBS, Inc.: Elizabeth B. (1), Jake Chaplin (5), Scott Kaston (4), Matt R. (1)
Shutout: Joe Kozlowski (via free agency)

Fresh Kills 4, Rehabs 0
Fresh Kills: Gabe Chenard 3 (10), Ashley Singer (1)
Shutout: Jamie Batuwantudawe (via Gremlins)

Mathematics 3, Sky Fighters 2 (OT)
Mathematics: James Stewart 2 (5), Derek Tagliarino (2)
Sky Fighters: Olivier Brassard 2 (2)
Goalie Win: David Liang (5)
Game Notes: Stewart’s second goal was the OT winner.

Gremlins 3, Poutine Machine 2
Gremlins: Rod Sherwood 2 (7), Maire Lane (4)
Poutine Machine: Jo-Ann Provencher (1), Jeff Ruel (4)
Goalie Win: Jamie Batuwantudawe (5)

Corlears Hookers 6, Mega Touch 2
Corlears Hookers: Peter Putka 2 (3), Gavin Kearney (1), Sam Marton (1), Mike Pigozzi (1), Noelle Safar (1)
Mega Touch: Adriano Bratta (3), Julie Katz (1)
Goalie Win: Amriel Kissner (via free agency)

Gut Rot 4, Cobra Kai 1
Gut Rot: Not yet reported
Cobra Kai: Dan Innamorato (1)
Goalie Win: Eric Ramirez (2)

What The Puck 3, Butchers 2
What The Puck: Dave MacCallum (4), Charlie Spelina (2), #coreywinters (1)
Butchers: Jeff Laniando 2 (7)
Goalie Win: Jordan Giraud (3)

Instant Karma 6, Happy Little Elves 1
Instant Karma: Hugh McKee 2 (2), Ben Chadwick (3), Alfred Liu (2), Bill Monahan (3), Angela Vicari (1)
Happy Little Elves: Gil Valdes (5)
Goalie Win: Mike Maloney (3)

Dark Rainbows 2, Tompkins Square Riots 1 (OT-SO)
Dark Rainbows: Josh Wilson (1)
Tompkins Square Riots: Suz P. (3)
Goalie Win: Kevin Longwell (1)
Shootout: Rainbows win 1-0. Successful attempt by Aaron Friedman on a double deke.

Please submit any corrections to derek@btsh.org

Week 7 Previews

June 2nd, 2015

A word: It turns out that the previews I purposely chose not to write were 100% accurate.  None of Rich’s previews actually happened to come true, which is nothing new, and should be noted.  

Gouging Anklebiters at Filthier

The BTSH Universe is imploding this week, as the battle of the Williamsburg Jets will open up the courts, if Timmy doesn’t cancel a beautiful sunny day, again.

Will Craig thrown down another “suck it” after a few amazing, consecutive saves?!  Probably, if the ball was shot from Shafiq and Denis.  Will Shafiq and Denis score this week?!  Probably, if they’re shooting on Craig…  Only this logic can happen when the BTSH Universe implodes, but, I still think Filthier will take it in OT 3-2

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Denim Demons at LBS, Inc.

This is the most even matched game of the week—two teams who have a lot of talent—that most the time bring their A-game.  It’ll be a good one, but I don’t know anybody on the LBS except Timmy and Tommy, which now makes me think I’m writing a Rugrats review with all these diminutive name endings.

Depending on who shows up for the Pounds will decide the game

Depending on who shows up for the Pounds will decide the game

 

More importantly, the remake of Poltergeist just came out.  Has anybody seen it, is it worth it, how does it compare to the original, is that human-eating tree remade in it too, does is have a cheesier line than the headstone part?!

Anyways, the point I’m getting at is that judging by Poltergeist, Demons hate children. 

Demons 4 – Rugrats 2

Rehabs at Fresh Kills

The Rehabs are the only undefeated team this year, the Gremlins a close second.  I am not sure how they are pulling it off—a few clutch goals, nonstop hustle, who the hell knows! 

Fresh Kills on the other hand got really lucky it rained last week, and is now well regarded by most the league as the team that bribed Tim to call all games off for fear of playing Math.

Rehabs will be up in the game at some point, maybe 1-0 or 2-0, but will lose their undefeated streak with under 5 minutes to go in the second half.

FK 4-2 (empty net goal), sorry Hector!

Mathematics at Sky Fighters

What’s the deal with the Sky Fighters?!  They’ve got some of the best raw talent in the league and a shifty French Canadian who dishes out beauty passes left and right—but they continue to lose week after week. 

Math, on the other hand, is playing average.  Math almost lost to Richie’s Poopy Little Elves, which no team has done this year.  It reminded me of the best hockey game recently watched on TV:


It’ll be too close to call—this one’s going into OT

Gremlins at Poutine Machine

Grems are on a tear and Poutine has really struggled this year, despite a having a decent team.  Depends what Poutine shows up.  There will be a lot of fast breaks by the boys and girls in yellow, which will put their team up at the end of the second half 3-1, unless this Poutine shows up, which will lead them to a 4-2 much needed win.

Poutine

Mega Touch at Corlears Hookers

I am legally restricted to comment on this game, but Mega wins 5-3 in a Multiball OT

But, you should check out Alex Vegan Socks’ website and work—it’s really awesome: http://www.eben.com/

Cobra Kai at Gut Rot

If Gut Rot brings their A-game, this thing will be a close one.  If Cobra Kai also brings their A-game—well, Cobra Kai’s A-game can beat any team in this league.

Also, I saw Sebastian at ACE last week while watching the Rangers lose game 7. 

He’s a good kid—and a good omen for all things hockey.  If Sebastian shows—Cobra Kai 6 – The Rot 2; If Sebastian doesn’t show—Cobra Kai 3 – The Rot 1

Butchers at What The Puck

Rachel Greene will likely be gone; who will step up to lead this team?!  Is it really that much of a big?!  No, it actually isn’t. Damn, I thought I was going somewhere with this…

WTP has been pretty hot this year—and I had to cancel a tentative plan to hire Mike Dudolevitch for moving this past weekend.

Sorry for canceling, Butchers, but I feel bad, so WTP wins 3-2

Tompkins Square Riots at Dark Rainbows

Riots beat the Elves the other week?!  I don’t know if Gil’s son’s Dad was there, but the Rainbows don’t have anybody like Gil’s son’s Dad’s Child’s Father.  Plus, he just got a new pair of glasses—they look pretty nice, Gil! 

Now, now, Riots and Rainbows—you may be asking yourself—why is this column about Gil and the Elves, especially when Rich, Derek, or Eli didn’t even write these?! 

I will tell you, this is just a test to see who actually reads other teams’ previews.  Did you guys find your reference yet in another teams’ previews? 

Spoiler: look at previous years’ previews and I’m sure there is at least one incidental one.

The Riots keep the ball out of the slot and Dave has a strong game in net: Riots 3 Rainbows 1

Instant Karma at Happy Little Elves

This may be the game of the week, but it’s not because they’ve already played each other with Karma taking the W.

But, it depends who shows up—where has Ryann G been all year?!  She would have more goals than Cherie if she just showed up to any game after the season opener where she scored a hattie!

Let me break this game down: this entire preview article has poked at the Elves 3 times; I still owe Chadwick $30 for the Instant Karma jersey I bought. So far, that’s $10 a poke at the Elves if we assume all karma-related, game-scoring measurements are equal (i.e. $30 owed over 3 pokes given).  But, all men are not created equal—Elf and Rich jokes are a saturated market and worth, at most, 1 dollar. 

Mathematically speaking: Karma 10 – Elves 1

New Charity Tournament at Moffo

June 2nd, 2015

So there is a new charity tournament at Moffo. Pretty sure its not for the same cause as the Rose Charity and Rachel Greene has been banned so you actually have a chance to win this tournament. 
All the information is in the flier. 

Hockey is fun

Hockey is fun

Can Tim Survive Rain Gate?

June 1st, 2015

We try to keep it light-hearted here but its tough when we just sit on our butt for six days looking forward to our glorious Sundays. So with the birds chirping, little kids dancing and most importantly, the sun shining, BTSH Commissioner Tim “I hate fun” decided to cancel all games for Sunday May 31. The big question now is, can Tim survive Rain Gate?

The BTSH Universe is on edge as Tim awaits his fate.

The BTSH Universe is on edge as Tim awaits his fate.

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