Posts Tagged ‘Filthy Gorgeous’
Week 12 Preview
Thursday, July 22nd, 2010“Damn It Derek, Enough With The Lime Green Shirts!”
GAME OF THE WEEK
Filthy Gorgeous (7-2-0-1) at Sky Fighters (6-3-0-1)
Location: Tompkins West, 1:00 PM
All-Time Series: Filthy Gorgeous leads 2-1
Game Notes: Two of the league’s highest scoring teams face off in this Weyersberg Conference matchup. After a mediocre 2-2 start to the season, Filthy Gorgeous has steamrolled the competition, going 5-0-0-1 in its last six games. The team’s offense has been on fire yet again this year, with the trio of Sunny Mehra (10), “Gentleman” James Pereira (9), and Suvin “The Guru” Malik (7) combining for 26 of Filthy’s 39 goals. The Sky Fighters offense has also been potent, as the team has found the back of the net 36 times this season. However, unlike previous years, when the team relied heavily on Czech national Martin “Ocho Cinco” Cejka, the Fighters boast a deeper and more balanced attack. Six different players on the team have scored at least four goals, but no one has scored more than six. With only two points separating these teams in the overall standings, both squads will be thinking about potential playoff seeding as we begin the home stretch of the season.
Keys To The Game:
1. Dan “D.O.” Owens has been rock solid in net for Filthy Gorgeous this season. He has allowed more than two goals just twice. However, he is yet to record a shutout.
2. Sky Fighters starting goalie James Stein has listed himself as “out” for this game with a bad case of scurvy. Backup Robert Kucera is expected to start in his place.
3. To counteract the presence of the Sky Fighers’ teenage prodigy Sam Lassner, Filthy Gorgeous captain Monica Russo has enlisted the help of a third Pereira brother: twelve year old John “Scooter” Pereira.
Eli’s Pick: Filthy Gorgeous. They’ve quietly moved into second place in the Rubens Division.
Derek’s Pick: Filthy Gorgeous. Scooter’s speed and hard wrist shot should complement the abilities of his linemates Joe “Monster Mash” Essock and Liza Watts nicely.
Watchability: 4 Workys. With the Sky Fighters sporting their blue jerseys as the home team, will we get to see Filthy’s V-necks yet again?
Week 8 News and Notes
Wednesday, June 16th, 2010With These Two In Charge, What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
Due to consistent underappreciation and limited access to the league power structure, the goalies of BTSH are in the initial stages of forming a union. As labor conditions continue to deteriorate and goalies have become just an afterthough in league policymaking, this union will finally give the netminders a united front to protect their interests. Cobra Kai’s Peter Lang, who is the founder of the movement, notes, “Goalies get no respect in this league. We’re the ones wearing pounds of equipment in the 90 degree heat, and no one cares.” The Mathematics’ Hector “$howT!m3” Melendez, who is Lang’s second in command, adds, “This collaboration is necessary as our plight continues to be exacerbated under the tyrannical rule of the BTSH despots.”
Week 2 News and Notes
Tuesday, April 20th, 2010ACS Tournament Coming May 1
On Saturday May 1st, the Rehabs’ own “Con” Ed Lau will once again host his annual street hockey tournament to benefit the American Cancer Society. It will take place from 9 AM to 3 PM at Moffo Rink in lower Manhattan. To play, all you need to do is donate a minimum of $30 and sign a waiver upon arrival. If you and a friend each donate $60 per person, both of you can be placed on the same team. Otherwise, the teams will be created in a manner that distributes the talent evenly.
As usual, Ed stresses that “THIS IS A NON-CONTACT EVENT WITH NO SLAPSHOTS AND NO TOLERANCE FOR AGGRESSION”. Remember, we’re all playing for charity!
Online registration is strongly encouraged as a receipt will be issued to you directly, and there is the potential for employer donation matching. To date, the tournament has raised more than $10,000, and Ed expects to crack the $16,000 barrier this year.
For more information, contact “Con” Ed Lau or Liza Watts.
Season Preview: Filthy Gorgeous
Thursday, April 1st, 2010Matt Had Never Seen Mac & Cheese Before
Color: Navy Blue
Year Founded: 2006
2009 Regular Season Finish: 15-5-1 (5th place)
2009 Playoff Result: Lost to Corlears Hookers in quarterfinals
Conference: Weyersberg
Division: Rubens
Home Arena: Ashy Larry Stadium
2009 Leading Scorer: “Gentleman” James Pereira, 22 goals
Key Additions: Caroline Currie (Fresh Kills), Susannah (Unicorns)
Key Losses: “The Masterpiece” Ashley McMasters (Butchers)
Week 15 News and Notes
Wednesday, August 5th, 2009A Closer Look At The Woodsworth Division
While not known by any one defining characteristic, the Woodsworth Division can best be classified as a traditional group of BTSH teams that pride themselves in their classic styles of play and good sportsmanship. Teams like What The Puck, Filthy Gorgeous, and the Unicorns harken back to the roots of hockey, emphasizing the team over the individual. Although the other members of the division have struggled this season, they are also widely recognized for their strong work ethic and the joy for the sport that they bring to every game.
Division Namesake:
Perhaps no one personifies the “old time hockey” menatality of this division better than bilingual What The Puck forward Mike “The X-Factor” Woodsworth. His style of play is rooted in fundamentals, his tenacity is unmatched, and he has tremendous respect for the game’s history. In addition, he has always maintained a modest air and is known for his excellent sportsmanship.
