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The Mathematics Will Pickle Cobra Kai

GAME OF THE WEEK
Mathematics (1-2-1-1) vs. Cobra Kai (1-3-0-1)
Location: Tompkins West, 5:30 PM
All-Time Series: Mathematics lead 5-1
Game Notes: Last week marked a turning point in the season for the Mathematics.  After going winless in their first four games, Math found itself down by two goals with ten minutes remaining against the Tuques.  However, with three quick goals they were able to turn the game, and potentially their season, around.  Their opponent this week, Cobra Kai, also had a slow start to the season.  After losing its first three games, the Dojo has responded with three points in its last two games, including a win against Mega Touch.  With both teams having shaken off the early season rust, this bitter rivalry has all the potential to be a classic.
Keys To The Game:
1. After missing the Mathematics’ first four games with a lower body injury, Bradley Schmidt returned last week and assisted on their first goal.  His playmaking ability makes him dangerous whenever he touches the ball.
2. Rem “Canadian Strongman” Garavito has an innate knack to deliver in the clutch for Cobra Kai.  A late goal of his forced overtime with the Happy Little Elves last week, earning an extra point in the standings for his team.
3. League officials have been working around the clock to book Mathematics great Sharif “The Chocolate Buzzsaw” Corinaldi and Cobra Kai icon Peter “Ski” Oblamski to drop the ceremonial first ball.  It remains to be seen which team will draw more inspiration from its respective legend.

Gouging Anklebiters (2-2-1) vs. Corlears Hookers (3-1-0-1)
Location: Tompkins East, 2:00 PM
All-Time Series: Corlears Hookers lead 3-0
Game Notes: The Corlears Hookers enter this game on what, by their standards, constitutes a slump of epic proportions.  Even the promise of a Jason Eitel pog couldn’t prevent a two game losing streak, so the Hookers have altered plans for this week’s Reilly “Fake Dutch” Olson lunchbox giveaway.  Rather than giving every player a lunchbox, Hookers captain Peter “Purple Rain” Putka has announced that at the conclusion of the game–contigent on a Hookers victory–one promotional lunchbox will be presented to the team’s leading goal scorer.
Eli’s Pick: Corlears Hookers. Now that’s motivation!
Derek’s Pick: Corlears Hookers.  Rumor has it, Jason Eitel has been looking for a new place to keep his lunch.

Mexican Standoff (0-5) vs. Rehabs (4-1)
Location: Tompkins West, 2:00 PM
All-Time Series: Rehabs lead 5-2
Game Notes: Based on record, the Rehabs seem to have a clear advantage coming into this game.  However, with the Rehabs’ regular goalie, Anthony Romeo, out of town for a hockey tournament, the team brass has been forced to take extreme measures.  This Sunday, none other than Hector “$howT!m3” Melendez will don the pads, with potentially hilarious results. 
Eli’s Pick: Rehabs
Derek’s Pick: Rehabs.  $howT!m3 still manages to find his way on to Avenue A after a diving save.

LBS, Inc. (3-2) vs. What The Puck (5-0)
Location: Tompkins East, 3:00 PM
All-Time Series: LBS, Inc. leads 7-5
Game Notes: After a sluggish start, LBS, Inc. made a statement last week, pasting Mexican Standoff 8-0. With their offense now firing on all cylinders, they now boast one of the most intimidating scoring attacks in BTSH, as well as the league’s leading scorer in forward Karsten Pichon.  Regardless, What The Puck captain Larry “Mad Dog” Zimmer is not impressed.
Eli’s Pick: What The Puck. Larry sees your leading scorer and raises you three of the top nine leading scorers.
Derek’s Pick: What The Puck.  Mad Dog already has plans to add Karsten for next season anyway.

Mega Touch (0-4-1) vs. Unicorns (3-2)
Location: Tompkins West, 3:00 PM
All-Time Series: Unicorns lead 8-3
Game Notes: The Unicorns are riding high after their huge win over the Corlears Hookers last week.  However, they must be careful not to suffer a letdown against a tough Mega Touch team that is playing a lot better than its record indicates.
Eli’s Pick: Unicorns.  It’s a Woodsworth Division game, so that should be enough motivation.
Derek’s Pick: Unicorns

Mighty Squirrels (2-3) vs. Sky Fighters (3-2)
Location: Tompkins East, 4:00 PM
All-Time Series: Mighty Squirrels lead 4-1
Game Notes: This is the first divisional rematch of the 2009 season.  These two teams last met in Week 4, where the Sky Fighters were victorious 3-0, on the strength of two goals from Martin “Ocho Cinco” Cejka.  However, the standout performance of the game came in goal, as Sky Fighters backup goalie Robert Kucera notched the shutout.
Eli’s Pick: Sky Fighters
Derek’s Pick: Sky Fighters.  They are relishing the chance to take two from the Schloeder Division namesake.

Dark Rainbows (4-1) vs. Filthy Gorgeous (5-0)
Location: Tompkins West, 4:00 PM
All-Time Series: Dark Rainbows lead 3-0
Game Notes: Two of the hottest teams in BTSH square off in this tilt, as the Rainbows have won four in a row, and Filthy Gorgeous has yet to lose a game.  After registering the best single game performance of the season with five goals last week, Rainbows sniper John Nielsen will be hard-pressed for an encore.  One thing he is contemplating is playing the game blindfolded.
Eli’s Pick: No Pick. Eli will be reffing this game.
Derek’s Pick: Filthy Gorgeous

Fresh Kills (2-3) vs. Happy Little Elves (2-3)
Location: Tompkins East, 5:30 PM
All-Time Series: Fresh Kills leads 1-0
Game Notes: By virtue of their overtime victory against Cobra Kai last week, the Happy Little Elves obliterated their win total from the 2008 regular season and also set a franchise record with their second consecutive win.  The Elves have been without the services of captain Ben Chadwick for the past two games, although he is quick to note that his absence in no way correlates to their recent run of good fortune.
Eli’s Pick: Fresh Kills.  If the Elves knock off the defending champs, I might the consider the possibility of picking them next week.
Derek’s Pick: Fresh Kills

Tuques (0-5) vs. Denim Demons (3-0-1-1)
Location: Tompkins East, 6:30 PM
All-Time Series: Denim Demons lead 7-1
Game Notes: The Tuques are delighted to be playing in the primetime matchup this week, as they have been desperately seeking more exposure.  With all eyes on the East court for this game, an upset victory over the Fightin’ Rubens would be the perfect way to thrust them into the limelight.
Eli’s Pick: Denim Demons.  They relish being the villains.
Derek’s Pick: No Pick.  Derek will be reffing this game.

Media Records:
Eli: 30-8
Derek: 25-13

Survivor Pool

Ara Arnn (CK) – Unicorns
Meredith Danberg-Ficarelli (REH) – Unicorns
Phil Donohue (GA) – Unicorns
Rachel Greene (MSQ) – Unicorns
Abigail Meisterman (DD) – Unicorns
Hector Melendez (REH) – Unicorns
Sean Reynolds (DR) – Fresh Kills
Larry Zimmer (WTP) – Unicorns

Eliminated
Andy Pratt (MATH) – Week 1
Monica Russo (FG) – Week 1
Caroline Currie (FK) – Week 2
Enayet Rasul (CK) – Week 2
Rich Glanzer (HLE) – Week 3
Craig LaCombe (UNI) – Week 3
Adam Rubens (DD) – Week 3
Matt Spedalari (TUQ) – Week 3
James Stein (SKY) – Week 3
Alex Eben Meyer (MT) – Week 4
Josh Sadlier-Brown (CH) – Week 4
Corey Winters (WTP) – Week 6

Tags: 2009 season, Cobra Kai, Mathematics, Weekly Previews

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