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Week 2 Preview
Thursday, April 15th, 2010Maybe This Is Why Anita Left
GAME OF THE WEEK
HOCKEY NIGHT IN TOMPKINS (National Telecast)
Mathematics (0-0-0-1) at Rehabs (1-0)
Location: Tompkins East, 5:30 PM
All-Time Series: Rehabs lead 3-0-1
Game Notes: Due to a flurry of offseason player movement between the Mathematics and Rehabs, this once friendly rivalry has become a lot more intense. The Mathematics struck the first blow with the additions of league sideshow Hector “$howT!m3” Melendez and Sean “$howJu” McClain. While both served as key components of the Rehabs’ offensive attack last season, the Mathematics targeted Melendez for his goaltending skills and their own amusement. In retaliation for these acquisitions, the Rehabs added former Mathematic Anita Khar to their roster. Although Khar’s ice hockey background makes her one of the top female players in the league, the Rehabs may have added her to fill the tomfoolery void left by $howT!m3 and $howJu’s departures.
Keys To The Game:
1. Despite losing their opener to Poutine Machine in a shootout, the Mathematics controlled the majority of play throughout the game. They will need to maintain this control to beat the explosive Rehabs.
2. While the Rehabs were victorious in overtime against the Happy Little Elves last week, they blew leads of 2-0 and 3-2. This may play to the Mathematics’ strength, as the team overcame several halftime deficits last season, in addition to one last week.
3. This game marks the culmination of a week-long birthday celebration for Hector “$howT!m3” Melendez. Other events include a flip-cup tournament, a piñata, and an ice cream social.
Watchability: 4.5 $howJus. The personalities on both sides of the ball should make this a very exciting game.
Week 1 News and Notes
Tuesday, April 13th, 2010Anklebiters Under Investigation
BREAKING NEWS – BTSH.org has just been notified that the league’s new Disciplinary Committee manager, Haanwa Chau, has launched a formal investigation regarding potential hazing violations committed by the Gouging Anklebiters. Although it is suspected that these infractions have actually gone on for several years, it seems the former DC manager, Jeremy “The Foot” Schumacher, never pursued any complaints. Part of Chau’s investigation will thus include a review of whether Schumacher himself has or had any ties to these allegations as well.
Several witnesses have testified that they saw two Anklebiter rookies, as well as one veteran, in Parkside Lounge on Friday sporting embarrassing and demeaning costumes that the senior members of the team forced them to wear. Despite these personal accounts, team captain Phil “Sandy” Donohue remains adamant in his stance that his team has done no wrong. He comments, “I fully anticipate that upon completion of this investigation, we will be absolved of all charges.” Your humble correspondants will continue to track this story as it unfolds.
Week 1 Box Scores
Sunday, 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
Thursday, April 8th, 2010The X-Factor’s Offseason Regimen Does Not Inspire
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
Thursday, April 8th, 2010These Riots Seem Rather Subdued
Color: Red
Year Founded: 2010
Conference: Schumacher
Division: MacNeil
Home Arena: Tompkins Square Park
