Week 16 Box Scores
August 29th, 2010The Elves Have Reason To Be Happy
Happy Little Elves 3, Sky Fighters 2
Happy Little Elves: Trevor Beauclair 2 (16), Gil Valdes (12)
Sky Fighters: Greg Infanti (8), Dan Lee (2)
Unicorns 4, Filthy Gorgeous 0
Unicorns: Joe 2 (7), Chris (4), Caitlin (1)
Shutout: Craig “Ug” LaCombe (2)
Dark Rainbows 3, LBS, Inc. 0
Dark Rainbows: Josh Wilson 2 (5), Denis Miciletto (on loan from La Famiglia)
Shutout: John Meyer (2)
Denim Demons 5, Butchers 1
Denim Demons: Mike Pereira 2 (14), Dave Fraser (3), Dave Shyu (3), Jeff Kamen (1)
Butchers: Georgine “Mulva” Paulin (1)
Mega Touch 3, Fresh Kills 2 (OT-SO)
Mega Touch: Andy Robertson (1), Scott Rosenthal (1)
Fresh Kills: Mike Sokolyansky (7), Ariel Imas (3)
Shootout: Mega Touch wins 1-0. Successful attempt by Eric Devlin.
Game Notes: Imas’ goal tied the game with three seconds remaining in regulation.
Poutine Machine 1, Gut Rot 0
Poutine Machine: Salman Haq (3)
Shutout: Tim Brown (1)
Game Notes: Haq’s goal came three minutes remaining in regulation time.
Tompkins Square Riots 7, Cobra Kai 2
Tompkins Square Riots: Alexandre Frenette 3 (11), Johan Blohmé 2 (2), Craig Thompson (5), Al Mendili (1)
Cobra Kai: Will Kuhns (7), Mark Talercio (7)
Rehabs 3, Corlears Hookers 2
Rehabs: Tom Houston 2 (4), Rob Blandi (5)
Corlears Hookers: Peter “Purple Rain” Putka 2 (7)
What The Puck 5, Mathematics 3
What The Puck: Tom MacDonald 2 (6), Mike “The X-Factor” Woodsworth (5), Corey “Chongo” Winters (3), Lisa Harrington (1)
Mathematics: Andy Pratt 3 (8)
Week 16 Preview
August 26th, 2010Chris Doesn’t Like Being Touched
GAME OF THE WEEK
Happy Little Elves (6-4-0-3) at Sky Fighters (7-5-0-1)
Location: Tompkins East, 2:00 PM
All-Time Series: Tied 1-1
Game Notes: With only a point separating first from fourth in the Hackett Division standings, tensions will be high in Saturday’s clash between the Happy Little Elves and Sky Fighters. Although the Elves have performed decently this season and are still in a good position to win the division, co-captain Rich Glanzer believes the team is still playing well below its potential. The Elves currently boast the most goals on the season, but they have also allowed the most. Thus, after months of in-depth analysis, film study, and computer simulations, Glanzer has concluded, “I’ve determined that it’s our team defense that has been the problem…So I’ve created what I am calling, ‘The Elves Team Defense Initiative!!'” To help the league understand this complex project, Glanzer has provided this primitive sketch of his plan. He adds, “From now on, I’ve instructed all Elves to play better defensively, and stop giving up scoring chances. I’ve also instructed our goalie not to let the puck in as much.” After viewing Glanzer’s diagram, Sky Fighters captain Dan Hopper seemed unconcerned about this initiative. Hopper commented, “According to the sketch, it seems like the Elves want to have six players on the court. Last I checked, that was still illegal in BTSH.” Hopper also wanted to remind the league of the “Sky Fighters Defensive Initiative,” which is simply Martin “Ocho Cinco” Cejka playing defense for 50 minutes.
Keys To The Game:
1. While Glanzer’s artistic skills are limited, his coaching abilities should not be underrated. When these teams last met in Week 19 of the 2009 season, Glanzer called a late timeout with the score tied. During this break, he diagrammed the game-winning play, which not only clinched the Elves victory, but also preserved his place in the Survivor Pool.
2. Since the media uncovered Martin “Ocho Cinco” Cejka’s secret play for the Sky Fighters in 2008, a curse has befallen each of his teammates in the diagram. Four separate incidents have caused Samantha Lee, Amy Lott, Chris “Big Sexy” Shumaker, and James Townsend-Butterworth to leave the team, leaving Cejka as the only player who is still on the team. Thus, it may be only a matter of time before the Czech superstar is forced to leave for one reason or another.
3. With the Elves’ talented, yet sluggish, defender Eric “El Guapo” DiPierri expected to miss this week’s game due to a broomball tournament, it will be up to the hobbled Glanzer to bring down the average speed of the team.
Eli’s Pick: Sky Fighters. Dan Hopper’s strategy actually works.
Derek’s Pick: Happy Little Elves. Maybe the refs won’t notice the extra player.
Watchability: 4 Barnacles. With the Dark Rainbows facing a very hot LBS, Inc., the winner of this game could be the division leader at the end of the day.
August 22 Games Canceled
August 22nd, 2010
Courts are wet…no games today due to “rain fears.”
Week 15 Preview
August 19th, 2010Sascha Is Thrilled To Renew Acquaintances With The Demons
GAME OF THE WEEK
Denim Demons (12-1) at LBS, Inc. (6-6-0-1)
Location: Tompkins West, 2:00 PM
All-Time Series: LBS, Inc. leads 9-1-1
Game Notes: Two of the hottest teams in BTSH collide in this Rubens Division battle. The Denim Demons have won their last 10 games, dating back to their only loss of the season in Week 4. They have allowed the fewest goals in the league due to the stellar play of all-star goalie Aaron “Coach” Pagdon and a nearly impenetrable defense. In addition, the team boasts two of the league’s top 10 scorers in Zack Tinkelman (16) and Mike Pereira (12). LBS, Inc. has also looked impressive in recent weeks. The Corporation has won three games in a row and is back at .500 for the first time since Opening Day. The offense has been en fuego over this stretch with 19 goals, bumping the team to a tie for second in scoring. LBS, Inc. also has two players in the league’s top 10 in Karsten Pichon (14) and “The Alpha Male” Ken Poulin (14). With the first game between these divisional opponents canceled due to “rain fears,” both teams will be looking to make a statement in their only meeting of the 2010 season.
Keys To The Game:
1. Depending on the outcome of the Sky Fighters/Corlears Hookers game at 1:00, the Demons may have the opportunity to clinch the Rubens Division in this game. The chance to win a second straight division title and secure the top seed in the playoffs should provide the Demons with plenty of motivation.
2. LBS, Inc. captain Sascha Puritz is clearly well-prepared and excited for the Corporation’s first game of the week of 2010. She noted, “We have hockey on Sunday? I thought it was a bye week.” She continued with several expletives upon learning that her opponent would be the Demons.
3. Although the Denim Demons have torn through BTSH this season, they have historically struggled against LBS, Inc. They have won just once in 11 meetings with the Corporation, which includes last season’s 3-2 loss in Week 22.
Eli’s Pick: LBS, Inc. The Corporation’s mastery continues.
Derek’s Pick: Denim Demons. With the potential to clinch the division title and four players involved in the All-Star Game, this could be a banner day for the Demons.
Watchability: 4.5 Poulins. Two high-scoring offenses on hot streaks should make for a very exciting contest.
2010 All-Star Teams Announced!
August 17th, 2010Players And Coaches Revealed
After two years of determining the All-Star teams based on geography, this season’s game will feature a new format. With BTSH’s new conference and divisional structure debuting this year, Sunday’s contest will pit the elite from the Weyersberg Conference against the best from the Schumacher Conference.
