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Week 3 Preview
Thursday, April 22nd, 2010The Media Is Always Watching You
GAME OF THE WEEK
Happy Little Elves (1-0-0-1) at Unicorns (2-0)
Location: Tompkins West, 2:00 PM
All-Time Series: Tied 1-1
Game Notes: Both the Happy Little Elves and the Unicorns teams enter this critical Fairy Tale Cup contest coming off of impressive wins. Last Sunday, the Elves stunned the Corlears Hookers 7-4 to open their five-game road trip. “The Chairman” Ben Chadwick led his team by example with two second-half goals, while Rich Glanzer made the smart coaching decision not to play himself for the second straight week. Meanwhile, the Unicorns knocked off the defending champion Sky Fighters in a hard-fought 4-3 victory. After shutting out the Dark Rainbows on opening day, goaltender Craig “Ug” LaCombe played spectacularly once again and fended off a barrage of shots (mostly from Martin “Ocho Cinco” Cejka) to preserve the win. With both the Elves and Unicorns looking sharp early on, this game will not only be key in deciding the Fairy Tale Cup, but also the Hackett Division.
Keys To The Game:
1. The Elves have had a propensity for late game heroics this season, as a last minute goal by Garrett “Ax” Carrino salvaged a point against the Rehabs, and five second half goals (including the two by Chadwick) flipped a 3-2 deficit into the win against the Hookers.
2. Unicorns free agent acquisition Joe has scored a goal in each of his team’s first two games. He is stepping in well to fill the shoes of key losses Nelson and “Biff” (Ted).
3. The Elves defeated the Unicorns last season, prompting Rich Glanzer and “The Chairman” Ben Chadwick to believe that they had won the prestigious (yet imaginary) Fairy Tale Cup. However, the win actually forced a three-way tie in the series, ironically allowing the Unicorns to maintain possession. Glanzer still does not understand this concept.
Eli’s Pick: Happy Little Elves. Sorry, Rich.
Derek’s Pick: Happy Little Elves. I’ve heard rumors that Chris “Crush” O’Neil will be back for this week, making the Elves even more dangerous.
Watchability: 4 Clavicles
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 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.
November 1 Consolation Games
Thursday, October 29th, 2009Looks Like The Jets Are Going To Beat The Raiders
Denim Demons (15-2-2-4) vs. Rehabs (12-7-1-3)
Location: Tompkins East, 12:00 PM
All-Time Series: Tied 6-6-1
Game Notes: This is expected to be the cleanest game of the day, with minimal whining from both sides.
Mathematics (5-14-1-3) vs. Filthy Gorgeous (16-6-1)
Location: Tompkins East, 11:00 AM
All-Time Series: Filthy Gorgeous leads 4-2
Game Notes: Filthy Gorgeous is 2-0 against its Woodsworth Division rival the Mathematics this season, with one of the wins coming in OT.
Mighty Squirrels (7-15-1) vs. Gouging Anklebiters (8-13-2)
Location: Tompkins West, 12:00 PM
All-Time Series: Mighty Squirrels lead 5-2-1
Game Notes: These Schloeder Division rivals split their season series.
Unicorns (11-11-0-1) vs. Cobra Kai (5-14-1-2)
Location: Moffo, 12:00 PM
All-Time Series: Unicorns lead 5-0
Game Notes: There are no game notes for this matchup.
LBS, Inc. (16-4-0-1) vs. Happy Little Elves (10-12-1)
Location: Moffo, 1:00 PM
All-Time Series: LBS, Inc. leads 2-0
Game Notes: BFFs Rich Glanzer and Karsten Pichon will face off for the first time since patching up their differences earlier this season.
Mexican Standoff (5-16-1-1) vs. Mega Touch (5-17-1)
Location: Tompkins East, 1:00 PM
All-Time Series: Mega Touch leads 7-6-1
Game Notes: Something wacky is planned for this game.
Tuques (7-14-0-1) vs. Dark Rainbows (15-7-0-1)
Location: Tompkins West, 1:00 PM
All-Time Series: Dark Rainbows lead 5-1
Game Notes: Dark Rainbow Dan “Danny Abs” Abdo will make one final push to win the Jon “Dinner Plate” Feldman Award for Agitation and Instigation in this game.
Corlears Hookers (16-4-1-2) vs. BTSH “All-Stars”
Location: Tompkins East, 2:00 PM
Game Notes: With 15 teams eliminated from the playoffs, the Corlears Hookers are the odd team out and will face a loose conglomeration of BTSH “All-Stars”. These “All-Stars” will probably be the Rehabs.
October 25 Schedule
Thursday, October 22nd, 2009“Don’t Tell Bob, Our Game Time Has Changed”
Due to rain fears, the games of October 18 will made up this Sunday, October 25. Although the matchups remain the same, some of the times and locations have changed. Please see below.
#1 Denim Demons (15-2-2-3) vs. #11 Fresh Kills (10-10-1-1)
Location: Tompkins East, 12:00 PM
All-Time Series: Tied 5-5
#4 Corlears Hookers (15-3-1-2) vs. #5 Filthy Gorgeous (16-5-1)
Location: Corlears West, 12:00 PM
All-Time Series: Corlears Hookers lead 4-0
#2 What The Puck (17-5) vs. #8 Rehabs (12-6-1-3)
Location: Tompkins East, 1:00 PM
All-Time Series: What The Puck leads 9-5
#3 LBS, Inc. (16-4-0-1) vs. #7 Sky Fighters (15-7)
Location: Tompkins West, 1:00 PM
All-Time Series: LBS, Inc. leads 8-3
Cobra Kai (5-14-1-2) vs. Tuques (7-14-0-1)
Location: Moffo, 2:00 PM
All-Time Series: Tied 2-2
Unicorns (10-12) vs. Gouging Anklebiters (8-12-2)
Location: Tompkins East, 2:00 PM
All-Time Series: Unicorns lead 6-4-1
Mathematics (4-14-1-3) vs. Mighty Squirrels (7-14-1)
Location: Tompkins West, 2:00 PM
All-Time Series: Mathematics lead 4-1
Dark Rainbows (14-7-0-1) vs. Happy Little Elves (10-11-1)
Location: Tompkins East, 3:30 PM
All-Time Series: Dark Rainbows lead 2-0
Mega Touch (5-16-1) vs. Mexican Standoff (4-16-1-1)
Location: Tompkins West, 3:30 PM
All-Time Series: Mega Touch leads 7-5-1
Semifinal #1
Location: Tompkins East, 4:30 PM
Pending advancing captains’ agreement
Semifinal #2
Location: Tompkins West, 4:30 PM
Pending advancing captains’ agreement
