{"id":14608,"date":"2017-06-01T08:48:19","date_gmt":"2017-06-01T12:48:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.btsh.org\/bruise\/?p=14608"},"modified":"2017-06-01T08:48:19","modified_gmt":"2017-06-01T12:48:19","slug":"week-8-previews-part-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/week-8-previews-part-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Week 8 Previews: Part 1"},"content":{"rendered":"

Gouging Anklebiters (L\/W\/W\/W\/W) at What the Puck? (W\/W\/OT\/L\/W), Tompkins East, 1300<\/strong><\/p>\n

by Hornswoggle<\/em><\/p>\n

Two of the league\u2019s decently vulgar sides will engage in a soiree that will erupt in physicality. Yes, the \u201c1, 2, 3, F*ck\u201d chants will be off the charts as the Orange Crush\u2014note: not the Philadelphia Flyers\u2014will be protesting with not their team name, but a smidge more offensive variant.<\/p>\n

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Crush’n delicious.<\/p><\/div>\n

The Anklebiters weren\u2019t biting Math\u2019s ankles, but their own nails, having just edged Eli and company 4-3 in Week 7.\u00a0 They join the Gremmies with a 4-game win streak, and with Worky second at the team\u2019s helm with 5 goals, things are swell for GM Schuie and his crew.<\/p>\n

WTP will face a comfortable schedule the next four weeks, but should they win this week against a team with a very enviable record, they could confidently bulldoze through low- to mid-table teams into the summer. Zac H notching a haul last game possibly marks the watershed for Puck\u2019s offensive onslaught that veteran Corey \u201cChongo\u201d W would be proud. Additionally, Mike D\u2019s relentlessness to play both sides of the ball may just be a contributing factor to Puck\u2019s +7 goal differential.<\/p>\n

Prediction:<\/em> Because Tim\u2014or as Jo-Ann P would say, \u201cTimmay\u201d\u2014will be rolling on grass in the Emerald Isle for the upcoming matchup (and he promised to pick up a fife for me btw), Craig will have to sit between the pipes. If it\u2019s another goalie, the result potentially ends the Anklebiters\u2019 win streak. Puck leads in goal differential, but it\u2019s chemistry that will take the day. Phil and Caroline will lead the charge, Alex D. and Probert will finish. But Emily M will be steadfast and help the team keep its shape, with Puck devotee Fatou surreptitiously emptying out Anklebiters\u2019 water bottles and replacing them with Everclear. Alas, the Anklebiters will keep the streak alive, just, with a two-goal difference, including an empty-netter in the late stages of the game.<\/p>\n

Tompkins Square Riots at Butchers<\/strong><\/p>\n

by Izzy<\/em><\/p>\n

I\u2019ll admit I haven\u2019t watched enough of the Riots this year to form an opinion of them.\u00a0 But I do know that their forwards and defense don\u2019t seem to be on the same page.\u00a0 Overheard a couple weeks ago was a critique from one of the blueliners that ‘goals are scored by shooting on net.’ \u00a0I couldn\u2019t agree more and issue a challenge to Suz, Drew, Frost and fellow Riots to pepper Tim B with lots of hot fire.<\/p>\n

On the other hand, I have watched quite a bit of the Butchers this year and in the past couple of games they\u2019ve returned to last year\u2019s form.\u00a0 At this point I don\u2019t think there are many\u00a0in the league that can keep up with Dave.\u00a0 That dude can maintain perfect possession of the ball while operating\u00a0at top speed.<\/p>\n

Prediction:<\/em>\u00a0(Big-Bank) Vanek (aka VL) accepts the challenge and also manages to pace Dave.\u00a0 Catching the Butchers in a trap game I see the Riots pulling off an upset, 3-2.<\/p>\n

Denim Demons at Poutine Machine<\/strong><\/p>\n

by Izzy<\/em><\/p>\n

This game has the potential to awaken the sleeping nasty that was the Demons old identity.\u00a0 Zach, JR and the Rosen that plays defense might have learned to play with a smile, but they still don\u2019t take crap from anyone.\u00a0 And they\u2019ll need to bring that mindset to the courts on Sunday.\u00a0 Just make sure Ruebens communicates with his teammates instead of the refs.<\/p>\n

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Reading’s 16-17 kit was the inspiration behind Poutine’s new jerseys.<\/p><\/div>\n

Pesky Poutine (who could be considered the new old Demons of the league) have developed a propensity for getting underneath the skin of the opposing team.\u00a0 Their pre-game ritual of ingesting Viagra and Red Bull transform them into an uncontrollable raging force that most prefer to avoid.\u00a0 However, AJ usually prefers to go straight to the Four Loko or whatever it is that turns him into an detestable ogre\u00a0for an hour (light’n up, bro).<\/p>\n

Prediction:<\/em> league sweetheart, Christina, works her magic to distract Sefi and create turnovers, but Josh blushes for nobody and the Demons squeak by 4-3.<\/p>\n

Rehabs at Mega Touch\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

by Richiehero<\/em><\/p>\n

OK OK…you’re thinking I’m going to post this meme. \u00a0And I am.<\/p>\n

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He means Cheeky.<\/p><\/div>\n

But if we break it down, maybe there’s a chance for Mega? \u00a0After all, the Rehabs aren’t perfect. \u00a0When Amber gets pressured in the defensive zone, she often resorts to lofting the ball high in the air. \u00a0After 3-4 penalties, maybe the ref tells her to sit 2 minutes? \u00a0Welch is terrified of fences and Alex is very good at fore-checking, passing and shooting, but since the Rehabs never have the ball in their own zone, his back-checking skills are yet to be determined.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Lops and Yuri will be there for Mega!!! LOPS AND YURI JERRY, LOPS AND YURI!!!!<\/p>\n

Prediction:<\/em> Look at it this way. If the Patriots beat the terrible Redskins 7-0 no one would think the Skins played all that poorly. \u00a0Seriously Mega, look at it that way. But if you do win the game, then $25 of beers on me.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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