Posts Tagged ‘Rehabs’
Week 18 Box Scores
Sunday, August 23rd, 2009Rehabs Survive Hurricane Bill
Rehabs 4, Tuques 3 (OT-SO)
Rehabs: Sean “$howJu” McClain (6), Rob Blandi (5), Adam Skuse (2)
Tuques: Denis Miciletto 2 (14), Bill Monahan (1)
Shootout: Rehabs win 1-0. Successful attempt by Adam Skuse.
Game Notes: Skuse put the Rehabs on top 3-2 with two minutes remaining in regulation. After the Tuques pulled their goalie, Miciletto scored the tying goal with just seven seconds left in regulation.
What The Puck 4, Filthy Gorgeous 1
What The Puck: Ollie Hartman 3 (10), Larry “Mad Dog” Zimmer (10)
Filthy Gorgeous: Matt Novick (2)
Game Notes: The only players in attendance for Filthy Gorgeous were Dana Kravis, Becky Antar Novick, Matt Novick, Dan Owens, and Monica Russo. Due to the low attendance, Owens played out of net, with Anklebiters goalie “Quiet” Mike O’Connor taking his place. Both Novicks left the game prior to its conclusion and were replaced by Jeremy “The Foot” Schumacher.
Happy Little Elves 3, Denim Demons 2 (OT)
Happy Little Elves: Garrett Carrino 2 (4), Scott Tiedke (1)
Denim Demons: Zack Tinkelman (6), Connie Chan (1)
Game Notes: Carrino scored the game-winning goal midway through overtime.
Dark Rainbows 4, Gouging Anklebiters 3
Dark Rainbows: Sean Reynolds 2 (7), John Nielsen (16), Josh Wilson (3)
Gouging Anklebiters: Alex Derhohannesian 3 (8)
Sky Fighters 4, Mathematics 3
Sky Fighters: Martin “Ocho Cinco” Cejka (16), Mark Bloom (5), David Cernan (5), Alice Bertoni (4)
Mathematics: Andy Pratt 2 (10), Bradley Schmidt (9)
Game Notes: Cejka scored the game-winning goal with five minutes remaining in regulation, capping a comeback from a 3-0 deficit.
Unicorns 2, Cobra Kai 1 (OT-SO)
Unicorns: Brendan (3)
Cobra Kai: Rem “Canadian Strongman” Garavito (7)
Shootout: Unicorns win 1-0. Successful attempt by Chris.
Mighty Squirrels 6, Mexican Standoff 3
Mighty Squirrels: Arthur “Lil Weezy” Revechkis 2 (13), Mike Mincieli 2 (5), Gary Kowalski (2), Miky Wolf (2)
Mexican Standoff: Gary (10), Len (3), Amanda (1)
Game Notes: The Mighty Squirrels played the entire game shorthanded, as Rachel “A-Korn” Greene was the only female in attendance. When she was briefly forced out of the game due to an injury, Mexican Standoff pulled one of its own players to maintain just a one player advantage.
Fresh Kills 3, Mega Touch 0
Fresh Kills: Brice Rosenbloom (4), Patrick Blohme (3), Scott Townsend (1)
Shutout: Michael Liu (1)
Week 18 Preview
Thursday, August 20th, 2009This Little Patch Has Turned Around The Rehabs’ Season
GAME OF THE WEEK
Tuques (6-10) vs. Rehabs (8-4-0-3)
Location: Tompkins East, 5:30 PM
All-Time Series: Rehabs lead 6-5
Game Notes: After struggling at various points in the season, both of these teams now seem to be headed in the right direction. Since starting the season 1-8, the Tuques have five of their last seven games and are currently on a three-game winning streak. During this three-game stretch, their offensive attack has exploded, averaging more than seven goals per game. Newcomers Denis Miciletto and Shafiq Perry have led this charge, accounting for seven and six August goals, respectively. After snapping a six-game losing streak two weeks ago with an emphatic 7-2 pasting of Cobra Kai, the Rehabs continued their success last week with a solid 4-3 defeat of the Mighty Squirrels. Although the team features one of the most balanced offenses in the league, forward Dave Fraser stepped up and scored two goals against the Squirrels, including the game-winner. More Rehabs will need to follow Fraser’s lead if they want to knock off the surging Tuques.
Keys To The Game:
1. In addition to the Tuques’ new blood on offense, rookie defenders Adam Robertson and Jason Mandell have been the key cogs to a much improved defense this season.
2. The Rehabs have only allowed 31 goals on the season, ranking them third in BTSH. Anthony Romeo’s goaltending abilities not withstanding, this is a true testament to the skills of their women, as the Rehabs are the only team to use an all-female defense.
3. After tearing a ligament in her right knee, Rehabs defender Chantel Arroyo must wear a cumbersome brace for all games. There’s nothing funny about ligament tears.
Eli’s Pick: Rehabs. The $wagger is back.
Derek’s Pick: Tuques. Captain Dave Ladanyi’s “new superstar iniative” has paid off.
Watchability: 4 Grande-Capones
Week 14 Preview
Thursday, July 23rd, 2009Too Close For Comfort
Editors’ Note: We have heard your suggestions loud and clear, so this week, we are proud to debut a new component to our weekly game previews. In addition to the game notes and our picks, we will also include a “watchability” rating to help you decide which games will be the most interesting. Games will be judged on a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being “unwatchable” and 5 being “can’t miss.”
GAME OF THE WEEK
Denim Demons (8-0-2-2) vs. Rehabs (6-4-0-2)
Location: Tompkins West, 3:00 PM
All-Time Series: Rehabs lead 6-5-1
Game Notes: The media are not above embellishing the intensity of a rivalry to promote a storyline. However, it isn’t hyperbole to say that these teams legitimately do hate each other, and the rift between them continues to grow each time they play. In their 2008 matchup, the Demons outlasted the Rehabs 3-2 in a bitter week 12 struggle that took both teams to the limits. Down, but not out, the Rehabs struck the last blow that day by showering the Demons with a barrage of water balloons. Although the Demons were ready to seek revenge in week 5, forces beyond their control cancelled the game, making this week’s affair their only shot at the Rehabs in 2009. With all this pent up aggression and frustration ready to be released, someone may leave this game in a body bag.
Keys To The Game:
1. The Rehabs have allowed just 23 goals this season, tying them for second in BTSH. Despite their struggles over the last few weeks, the defense has remained one of the top shot blocking units in the league.
2. To counter the returns of Jon “Dinner Plate” Feldman and Stacy Kehoe to the Rehabs, Denim Demons captain Adam “Legend Killer” Rubens is reportedly bringing back one of the Demons’ greatest forwards from the past, “Hacksaw” Jim Dandeneau.
3. In a possible sign of a thaw in relations between these two teams, Mike Pereira of the Demons and Rob Blandi of the Rehabs were spotted having lunch together at an undisclosed (though supposedly trendy) upscale Manhattan eatery. The bill was split 50-50.
Eli’s Pick: Rehabs. They’ve lost each of their last five games by one goal and are due for a huge win.
Derek’s Pick: Denim Demons. They have promised to bring Rubens Rock to this game, so you know they’ll be giving 110%.
Watchability: 5 Hacketts
Week 10 News and Notes
Tuesday, June 16th, 2009Abby Gives Herself Two Thumbs Up
Mighty Squirrels FTW!
Congratulations to Abby Meisterman of the Denim Demons for winning the inaugural BTSH Media Survivor Pool. Over the course of 10 grueling weeks, she managed to outlast 18 of BTSH’s most cunning and crafty individuals (and Meredith “Danberg” Ficarelli). Here is Abby’s formula for success:
Week 1: Sky Fighters defeat Mega Touch, 7-2
Week 2: Filthy Gorgeous defeats Mega Touch, 5-0
Week 3: Fresh Kills defeats Tuques, 5-1
Week 4: Denim Demons defeat Mexican Standoff, 4-3
Week 5: All games cancelled due to “rain fears”.
Week 6: Rehabs defeat Mega Touch, 2-1
Week 7: Unicorns defeat Mega Touch, 2-1
Week 8: Dark Rainbows defeat Mighty Squirrels, 2-1
Week 9: LBS, Inc. defeats Mexican Standoff, 5-2
Week 10: Mighty Squirrels defeat Mega Touch, 4-0
Ironically, the closest Abby came to being eliminated was in week 4, when she picked her own team. That week, the Demons rallied from a two-goal deficit with 10 minutes remaining in regulation, allowing Abby to remain in the pool. Also of note is the fact that she won the pool without ever picking What The Puck or the Corlears Hookers, which are normally two of the safest bets. As the winner of this competition, Abby is entitled to write a post for btsh.org on any topic she chooses. It is tentatively scheduled to be posted on Wednesday, June 24.
Week 10 Preview
Thursday, June 11th, 2009Meredith Should Chew With Her Mouth Closed
GAME OF THE WEEK
Rehabs (6-2) vs. What The Puck (8-0)
Location: Tompkins East, 4:00 PM
All-Time Series: What The Puck leads 8-5
Game Notes: The Rehabs were riding high prior to last weekend, as they had won five games in a row and showed no signs of slowing down. However, with the team potentially looking ahead to this week’s matchup with What The Puck, the Rehabs had their streak snapped abruptly and unexpectedly at the hands of the Happy Little Elves. Despite this setback, the team remains only four points behind What The Puck in the overall standings and one point behind the Denim Demons in the Rubens Division standings. As the Rehabs prepare to face their toughest opponent to date, they are happy to welcome back beloved veterans Jon “Dinner Plate” Feldman and Stacy Kehoe. Their inpirational presence will help bring back the Rehabs’ $wagger, after the embarrassing loss last week. At this point, it’s old news that Larry’s dream team has been unstoppable this season. What The Puck is yet to lose, and only one of their games has been decided by a single goal. However, the Rehabs won the 2008 matchup between these two teams, so Mad Dog will not take this game lightly.
Keys To The Game:
1. What The Puck leads the league with 48 goals, 11 more than the next closest team. They currently boast three players in the top ten goal scorers: Adriano “Muscles Marinara” Bratta (10), Tom MacDonald (8), and Salvatore Malguarnera, Jr. (8).
2. According to highly questionable statistics, Rehabs defender Gina Hackett averages eight blocked shots a game. Eight?! Eight, Bob.
3. What The Puck defender Ant “Father Time” Ventolieri has made no secret about his wishes to keep fiancée/Rehabs star Chantel Arroyo off the court. Ironically, Chantel has made no secret about her wishes to keep fiancé/team cancer Ant on the court.
Eli’s Pick: What The Puck. I’m not picking the team that just lost to the Elves.
Derek’s Pick: What The Puck. There’s really no reason to pick against them.
