{"id":13272,"date":"2016-08-05T09:21:27","date_gmt":"2016-08-05T13:21:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.btsh.org\/bruise\/?p=13272"},"modified":"2016-08-08T21:15:42","modified_gmt":"2016-08-09T01:15:42","slug":"week-15-previews-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/week-15-previews-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Week 15 Previews"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sit back, relax and savor these SUPER-SIZED previews! Brought to you by Rachel A-Korn, Cheekbones and Izzy Sleaze and sponsored by the BTSH Olympics<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Filthier at LBS, Inc.<\/strong><\/p>\n

For those of you who follow the East Village division, these two teams are neck and neck, as is pretty much the entire division. The LBS are reclaiming their spot as an elite team, and Filthier, despite a few rough loses, is still the reigning champ and force to be reckoned with. Or should it be a force with which to be reckoned? (I\u2019ll have Glanzer confirm my grammar.) \u00a0Jake, Liz, Sam and the rest of LBS are coming off a tough loss and looking to bounce back. There are absurdly good shooters on both sides of the ball, but the real battle here is the battle of the tenders Tim.<\/p>\n

Prediction:<\/em> Filthy in a shootout, just because it sounds like it\u2019ll be more fun to watch.<\/p>\n

\"mega<\/a>

Tuckman and Mega Touch have been strut’n lately.<\/p><\/div>\n

Mega Touch at Gremlins<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mega Touch is on a roll (as I keep mentioning), and well, the Gremlins are not. Interesting look here, if things keep progressing this way, Mega Touch might take Gremlin\u2019s coveted spot in the Johnson\u2019s Division. Gremlins are going to fight hard to keep themselves out of the all-too-familiar Hi-Fi division. They only have one point on WTP.<\/p>\n

Advice to Gremmies: don\u2019t let this go to shoot out. Julie and Jamie have a complicated relationship in shoot outs, and Tuckman just loves \u2018em.<\/p>\n

Prediction:<\/em> Gremmies by 1, they don\u2019t like Hi-Fi.<\/p>\n

\"CK<\/a>

Yeah, this is what we are talking about – more shots on net (keep that stick down though).<\/p><\/div>\n

Tompkins Square Riots at Cobra Kai<\/strong><\/p>\n

The July dog days of summer have been unkind to the evil dojo and August doesn\u2019t appear to be any friendlier. They start the month off by facing those scrappy Riots and their El Pared de Sussudio. If they want to get back on track, they\u2019ll need to start by focusing on trusting their instincts and converting turnovers into shots on net.<\/p>\n

Ironically enough, that\u2019s exactly what those Riots will be looking to do also. They too, have been struggling to put balls in net despite outworking their opponents. Instead of looking for that extra pass, just throw it on net and hope that Nick is still lost somewhere in a frozen margarita.<\/p>\n

Prediction:<\/em> JR and Sebastian get CK back into the win column by eking out a 2-1 victory.<\/p>\n

Gouging Anklebiters at Mathematics<\/strong><\/p>\n

We\u2019re not sure which we prefer, playing hockey with these guys or drinking with them. We could ref this game, or just get a beer or a bear trap with them.<\/p>\n

Both teams are really looking forward to the BTSH Olympics (August 21st<\/sup> at Parkside Lounge \u2013 more details to follow) and have started wagering on who\u2019ll stumble away with the most medals (do participants earn medals or just a severe hangover?).<\/p>\n

Prediction:<\/em> Derek doesn\u2019t score again, but it won\u2019t matter as Sam, Sarah and Eli take care of business and the Biters 5-2.<\/p>\n

Rehabs at Denim Demons<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Demons have quietly ascended to the top of their division over the past couple of weeks due to balanced execution on offense and defense. They might be just a mere +3 goal differential, but winning by 1 is still #winning. Plus, not enough can be said about their main blue-collar enforcer JR. When she\u2019s in the lineup, this team means business.<\/p>\n

The Rehabs have been enjoying their own success over the course of the season\u2026. despite their shallow lady bench and the talented yet AWOL Ryann and Monique, they still find a way to win. Currently riding a 9-game winning streak, confidence is high that they\u2019ll be able to solve the Demons\u2019 Man-Child in net.<\/p>\n

Prediction:<\/em> this one goes to overtime with the Demons snapping the Rehabs winning streak 3-2.<\/p>\n

\"GameOfTheWeek\"<\/a>

Drake vs Sheena will be epic!<\/p><\/div>\n

So Diana and I both wrote a Fresh Kills at Butchers<\/strong> preview for Rachel and we ended up predicting different outcomes. Vegas and the BTSH media team have decided to open the betting lines on who will win the Game of the Week (in my opinion at least). Just submit your pick to <\/em>btsh.media@gmail.com<\/em><\/a> with the Subject \u2018GTW Pick\u2019 and for those of you that correctly pick Fresh Kills to win Diana will owe you either a favor or a beer. <\/em><\/p>\n

Fresh Kills at Butchers<\/strong> by Diana<\/em><\/p>\n

People are getting married and it’s throwing the betting world into complete f*cking chaos. How is Rachel going to fare as she guns for goal #3 after a night out at Diane’s bachelorette party? Josh and Art are key players for the Butchers, but what shape will they be in at 3pm after Josh’s bachelor party? In my experience, that’s when the hangover sweats get SERRRRIUZ. Also on everyone(with lady parts)’s mind is are they gonna bring this guy<\/a> with them to fill in the gap against Gabe and Sheena’s sweet moves on the court? Whatever happens, Art and Ariel can have a Russian stand-off<\/a> and give the crowd a good show. I’m going to predict that booze fuels some “let’s get this the f*ck over with” goal scoring from the Butchers and they pull it out.<\/p>\n

Prediction:<\/em> Butchers win 3-1<\/p>\n

Fresh Kills at Butchers<\/strong> by Isaac<\/em><\/p>\n

GAME OF THE WEEK<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you are allotted any additional time away from family or significant others this Sunday, spend it watching this contest.<\/p>\n

We all know the storied history of Fresh Kills and the challenge they pose each week for opposing teams. They have the skill, veteran savvy and solid goal tending to make any BTSH player question whether missing brunch is worth playing them.<\/p>\n

The Butchers on the other hand have tossed aside past season\u2019s labels of \u2018loud and objective\u2019 and replaced it with \u2018speed and precision.\u2019 Their ability to quickly run up the score with accuracy in passing and shot selection has often left their opponents stunned like Nasir ‘Naz’ Khan in the Rikers\u2019 shower room wondering \u2018how did we get here?\u2019<\/p>\n

Prediction:<\/em> the Kills slow the Butchers roll and bang out a W 6-4.<\/p>\n

\"Ben<\/a>

Believe it or not, Ben and Rich are actually standing next to each other.<\/p><\/div>\n

Sky Fighters at Instant Karma<\/strong><\/p>\n

These old Glanzer Division rivals may have headed in opposite directions at the end of last season, but Karma hasn\u2019t forgotten how their last matchup went. Olivier was feeding players asphalt, Scoops was stomping on toes and the Teytelbaum brothers were slashing when the refs weren\u2019t looking. In fact, the only Sky Fighters displaying any sportsmanship were Greg and their former captain Hopper. Ben, Mike and the Karma gang have had this match up circled for a while and will not only be out to settle the score, but a little bit of blood too.<\/p>\n

Prediction:<\/em> we all know the Chairman can talk the talk (or write the write), but we\u2019re not convinced he\u2019s learned to walk the walk. Sky Fighters win again 4-2.<\/p>\n

\"'Sky<\/a>

‘Sky Fighters are No. 1!’<\/p><\/div>\n

What The Puck at Gut Rot<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gut Rot really took it to the Rehabs last week, let\u2019s be honest nobody showed up to watch it, but they hung tough and made a game out of it. So WTP, you better be alert, on your game and watch out for these underdogs.<\/p>\n

And hey, Gilligan, are you there? Will BTSH see you again this season?<\/p>\n

Prediction:<\/em> Gut Rot ignores the static and carries over the momentum from last week\u2019s moral victory, converting it into another virtuoso showing and earning their second win in 2016 by 2-1.<\/p>\n

Corlears Hookers at Fuzz<\/strong><\/p>\n

I\u2019ll admit that I\u2019m relatively new to BTSH and the history of most teams, but if I\u2019m not mistaken, aren\u2019t the Hookers supposed to be one of most feared? They are only two years removed from almost getting kicked out of ACE bar by soaking themselves (and those within close proximity) in the champagne of beers (Miller High Life) after winning the PBR Cup. But since then there\u2019s been a bit of decline. Can someone shine some light on what seems to ail these purple people?<\/p>\n

The Fuzz have been brought back to down to the land of Elves within the past couple of weeks by underestimating their recent opponents. (Casual game planning never wins championships Alyssa.) Take away Hicks (5 goals in the last 3 games) and Miles and this team looks quite pedestrian.<\/p>\n

Prediction:<\/em> Hookers burst out of the heat break HOT and pull off the upset 5-4.<\/p>\n

\"Aaron<\/a>

Laterzzz<\/p><\/div>\n

Poutine Machine at Dark Rainbows<\/strong><\/p>\n

Earlier this week the Rainbows bid farewell to a staple in the NYC hockey community. (And they couldn\u2019t be more delighted about it – just kidding Aaron!) His skill, speed and feisty attitude along the blue line will be missed. But with a subtraction the door opens for an addition\u2026. League veteran Bernstein will be taking on the mantle of Dark Rainbow Dick.<\/p>\n

Speaking of players accustomed to walking to fine of breaking the league\u2019s first rule, let\u2019s talk about Poutine! They\u2019ve been riding a wave of second half season success by clamping down on defense and keeping opposing offenses in check. The reputation they\u2019ve gained this season as over aggressive and dirty has been nothing but hyperbole. They’re more like pesky and proud.<\/p>\n

Prediction:<\/em> the Machine will be sticking out their chests a little further at the end of this one by 3-1.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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