Posts Tagged ‘Rehabs’
Week 6 News and Notes
Tuesday, May 12th, 2009Now Fresh Kills Can Look Like A Team
Hot Styles Coming Through
In an effort to draw closure on the “Hollywood” Jeff Lesser era, Fresh Kills tossed aside its trademark powder blue tank tops for a new look. Gone is the old design of a fish skeleton and tin can, replaced by two ornithological creatures that appear to be seagulls (or crows or vultures or whatever else might fly over a landfill). The uniforms once again feature numbers on the back. However, since each number represents the respective player’s year of birth, there are no numbers higher than 63.
Not to be outdone, the Mighty Squirrels also debuted a new jersey (New Jersey!) on Sunday. Although the new shirt bears the same crest logo as the old shirt, it is made of a more breathable fabric, enabling the Squirrels to burn off all of their excess alcohol in a more comfortable fashion. In addition, with league members no longer going to Iggy’s, captain Rachel “A-Korn” Greene has already secured sponsorship from new league bar, the East Village Tavern, whose logo adorns the sleeve. The Squirrels are also expected to unveil their “Team (S)crappy” jerseys any day now.
Week 3 News and Notes
Tuesday, April 21st, 2009Meredith Made A Bad Trade
Photo courtesy of Meredith “Danberg” Ficareilli
Happy Birthday $howT!m3!
Despite a flurry of activity this past weekend, the most monumental event was easily league side show Hector “$howT!m3” Melendez’s 26th birthday. Although many festivities were brainstormed for the occasion, only a handful came to fruition. $howT!m3 planned on making a grand entrance via car (or cat, we’re not sure) on to the Tompkins courts, but was unable to procure said means of conveyance (even the cat!). Thus, he was reduced to walking through the gates like a commoner. Even with this setback, the Rehabs’ victory was the sweetest present of all.
To continue celebrating his birthday and the Rehabs’ win, $howT!m3 planned on holding a 20 person Irish Car Bomb drinking session. Although he was only able to convince four other people to join him in this endeavor, it didn’t make his birthday any less special. Love for $howT!m3 was definitely in the air.
Season Preview: Rehabs
Wednesday, March 18th, 2009Meredith Is Clearly All Business
Color: Black
Year Founded: 2001
2008 Regular Season Finish: 10-5-1-1 (8th place)
2008 Playoff Result: Lost to Unicorns in first round
Division: Rubens
2009 Marketing Slogan: “$how the passion. $how the $wagger.”
Key Additions: Rob Blandi (Free Agent), Ken Hill (Free Agent), Sean McClain (Free Agent)
Key Losses: Sal Malguarnera (What The Puck), Stacy Kehoe (Fellowship), Brian Wong, Molly Holder
October 19th Consolation Games
Friday, October 17th, 2008The Rehabs Still Have Their Game Face On
Bad Touch (2-17-1) vs. Mexican Standoff (4-13-2-1)
Location: Corlears North, 2:00 PM
All-Time Series: Tied 5-5-1
Game Notes: With both teams picking up wins in the last few weeks, they are both trying to finish the season on a high note.
Denim Demons (12-4-2-1) vs. What The Puck (14-4-0-1)
Location: Corlears South, 2:00 PM
All-Time Series: What The Puck leads 9-2
Game Notes: If a couple of plays had gone the other way last week, this could very well have been an outstanding semi-final matchup.
Mathematics (6-13) vs. Gouging Anklebiters (4-15)
Location: Moffo, 2:00 PM
All-Time Series: Mathematics lead 3-1
Game Notes: Eric “El Guapo” DiPierri of the Gouging Anklebiters claims the Mathematics’ victory against his team in the regular season is “tainted”…because the Mathematics did not have Andy Pratt that day.
Happy Little Elves (2-15-1-1) vs. Tuques (9-10)
Location: Corlears North, 3:00 PM
All-Time Series: Happy Little Elves lead 1-0
Game Notes: According to Tuques goalie, Minkus, “No Elves are scoring on me.”
Rehabs (10-6-1-1) vs. Mighty Squirrels (7-9-3)
Location: Moffo, 3:00 PM
All-Time Series: Rehabs lead 3-1-1
Game Notes: The Squirrels are looking to snap a nine game losing streak.
Dark Rainbows (12-6-1) vs. Unicorns (11-6-0-2)
Location: Corlears North, 4:00 PM
All-Time Series: Dark Rainbows lead 4-3
Game Notes: The outcome of this game does not affect the Unicorns’ possesion of the (imaginary) Fairy Tale Cup.
Cobra Kai (6-11-1-1) vs. Sky Fighters (11-7)
Location: Moffo, 4:00 PM
All-Time Series: Cobra Kai leads 2-1
Game Notes: We assume that the Sky Fighters will actually show up for this one. Their captains would expect nothing less.
Week 17 Preview
Thursday, September 25th, 2008Everything’s Coming Up Rehabs
GAME OF THE WEEK
Dark Rainbows (10-5-1) vs. Rehabs (10-4-1-1)
Location: Corlears North, 2:00 PM
All-Time Series: Dark Rainbows lead 4-3
Game Notes: The Rehabs have had a season of large ebbs and flows this year. After a mid-season three-game losing streak, they have been on fire in recent weeks and won their last four in a row. Despite having to adjust to the losses of key players Jon “Dinner Plate” Feldman and Stacy Kehoe, they have scored twenty-eight goals in their last three games, while allowing only three. The Dark Rainbows, on the other hand, have struggled lately, losing their last two games and scoring only three goals since returning from the break. However, they can glean some hope from their last few games, as goalie Trevor “White Jesus” Tyrrell has returned to his usual form. In the month of September, he has allowed only five goals, including a shutout of a very potent Fresh Kills offense. With only one point separating these two teams in the standings, playoff positioning will be at stake.
Keys To The Game:
1. Dark Rainbows superstar John Nielsen had been conspicuously absent for several weeks until returning to the lineup last Sunday. Throughout the first part of the season, he had been towards the top of the league scoring leaders, and the Rainbows will need him to return to form.
2. Since transferring to the Rehabs, Andy Levine has averaged more than a goal per game. This mid-season acquisition may have been the spark the Rehabs needed to ignite their once sputtering offense.
3. With all of the Rehabs star power and bar notoriety, Mike “Cupcake” Bartlett and Lateef Nurmohamed both seem to get lost in the shuffle. However, both are capable of multi-goal games and are just as dangerous as some of their more renowned teammates.
Eli’s Pick: Rehabs. They finally appear to be realizing their full potential.
Derek’s Pick: Rehabs. The Rainbows may make a deep run in the playoffs, but for now, the Rehabs offense will just be too much to handle.
