Week 1 Box Scores
April 11th, 2010What The Puck Can’t Think Of A Good Caption Either
What The Puck 5, Sky Fighters 1
What The Puck: Adriano “Muscles Marinara” Bratta (1), Darrell “Accurate Bob” Hartman (1), Salvatore Malguarnera, Jr. (1), Corey “Chongo” Winters (1), Larry “Mad Dog” Zimmer (1)
Sky Fighters: Greg Infanti (1)
Corlears Hookers 5, LBS, Inc. 3
Corlears Hookers: Gavin “Dutch’s Brother” Kearney (1), Peter “Purple Rain” Putka (1), Josh “Doc” Sadlier-Brown (1), Noelle “Slapshot” Safar (1), Dan Thompson (1)
LBS, Inc.: Sam Anthony (1), Erica Lee (1), Karsten Pichon (1)
Rehabs 4, Happy Little Elves 3 (OT)
Rehabs: Lateef Nurmohamed 2 (2), Alex Doucette (1), Tom Houston (1)
Happy Little Elves: Garrett “Ax” Carrino (1), Ryan Nakahara (1), Gil Valdez (1)
Game Notes: Carrino scored the tying goal with one minute remaining in regulation, just two minutes after Houston scored to give the Rehabs a one-goal lead. Nurmohamed scored the game-winning goal in overtime.
Denim Demons 5, Filthy Gorgeous 1
Denim Demons: Mike Pereira 3 (3), Bob DiProspero (1), Zack Tinkelman (1)
Filthy Gorgeous: Sunny Mehra (1)
Game Notes: Tinkelman scored the first goal of the 2010 season.
Tompkins Square Riots 2, Butchers 1
Tompkins Square Riots: Patrik Blohmé (1), Grant Mason (1)
Butchers: Rob Neilson (1)
Game Notes: Blohmé gave the Riots a two-goal lead with two minutes remaining in regulation. Neilson scored for the Butchers one minute later, but they were unable to complete the comeback.
Cobra Kai 3, La Famiglia 1
Cobra Kai: Will Kuhns 2 (2), Mark Talercio (1)
La Famiglia: Roger Ma (1)
Game Notes: Kuhns’ game-winning goal broke a 1-1 tie with 11 minutes remaining in regulation.
Poutine Machine 2, Mathematics 1 (OT-SO)
Poutine Machine: Salman Haq (1)
Mathematics: Bradley Schmidt (1)
Shootout: Poutine Machine wins 1-0. Successful attempt by Salman Haq.
Mega Touch 5, Gut Rot 2
Mega Touch: Joe Lops 2 (2), Eric Devlin (1), Jonathan Hanson (1), Brett Oppedisano (1)
Gut Rot: Christopher (1), Tommy (1)
Unicorns 4, Dark Rainbows 0
Unicorns: Joe (1), John (1), Mark (1), Sara (1)
Shutout: Craig “Ug” LaCombe (1)
Fresh Kills 6, Gouging Anklebiters 0
Fresh Kills: Justin Ross 2 (2), Nick Hobbs (1), Brice Rosenbloom (1), Dave Sokolyansky (1), Mike Sokolyansky (1)
Shutout: Patrick Barch (1)
Week 1 Preview
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GAME OF THE WEEK
What The Puck at Sky Fighters
Location: Tompkins East, 3:00 PM
All-Time Series: Sky Fighters lead 7-2
Game Notes: The best game of BTSH’s opening weekend pits perennial contender and 2009 runner up What The Puck in a championship game rematch against the Sky Fighters. Larry “Mad Dog” Zimmer’s Orange Juggernaut boasted the league’s top offense in 2009, and with all of their primary scorers returning, the team is expected to light the lamp often once again. Despite a mid-season ankle injury, Adriano “Muscles Marinara” Bratta led the team with 20 goals. This year, the offense should be further bolstered as he returns at full health. The Sky Fighters were led by defender Martin “Ocho Cinco” Cejka, who also registered 20 goals. However, unlike previous seasons, Cejka had a much stronger and more noticeable supporting cast, including David Cernan and Greg “Mr. August” Cohan. Together, Cernan and Cohan combined for three of the Sky Fighters six goals in the championship game. With revenge still on What The Puck’s mind, the defending champs will need this supporting cast to step up once again.
Keys To The Game:
1. With the Sky Fighters raising their championship banner in an elaborate pre-game ceremony, they will have a clear mental edge as the game begins.
2. Although What The Puck lost in the championship game, the team is quick to point out that it was their second game of the day, as they had just finished a grueling semifinal against Fresh Kills. The team is looking forward to the chance at avenging its loss while fresh.
3. This contest will feature the two most recent August centerfolds from the BTSH Hunk Calendar. What The Puck’s Salvatore Malguarnera, Jr. was showcased in 2009, while the Sky Fighters Greg “Mr. August” Cohan will be highlighted in 2010. Interestingly, 2008’s Mr. August, Bryan “Stork” Welch, will be reffing.
Eli’s Pick: Sky Fighters. They weren’t intimidated for the championship game, and they won’t be here either.
Derek’s Pick: What The Puck. Mad Dog is too crafty to lose to the same team twice in a row.
Watchability: 5 Hoppers. It’s the championship rematch and also Opening Day.
Season Preview: Tompkins Square Riots
April 8th, 2010These Riots Seem Rather Subdued
Color: Red
Year Founded: 2010
Conference: Schumacher
Division: MacNeil
Home Arena: Tompkins Square Park
Season Preview: Fresh Kills
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Color: Royal Blue
Year Founded: 2002
2009 Regular Season Finish: 9-10-1-1 (11th place)
2009 Playoff Result: Lost to What The Puck in semifinals
Conference: Schumacher
Division: Donohue
Home Arena: The Lesser Center
2009 Leading Scorer: Dave Sokolyansky, 13 goals
Key Additions: Alice Bertoni (Sky Fighters), Brian Wong (Rehabs), Sydell Imas (Free Agency)
Key Losses: Amy Jones & Others (Riots), Caroline Currie (Filthy Gorgeous), Heidi “The Maple Leaf Muscle” Karst (Canada)
Season Preview: Cobra Kai
April 7th, 2010Will Doesn’t Like His New Teammates
Color: Camouflage
Year Founded: 2006
2009 Regular Season Finish: 5-13-1-2 (14th place)
2009 Playoff Result: Lost to LBS, Inc. in first round
Conference: Schumacher
Division: Donohue
Home Arena: The Dojo
2009 Leading Scorer: Will Kuhns, 14 goals
Key Additions: Laura Suchoski, Mark Kleinkecht, Max Maier, Peter Lang,
Shep Halsey, Scott Rice (All Free Agents)
Key Losses: Kevin Au (Tuques), Brian “The Flashlight” Morrison
