{"id":14762,"date":"2017-06-20T08:55:59","date_gmt":"2017-06-20T12:55:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.btsh.org\/bruise\/?p=14762"},"modified":"2017-06-20T08:55:59","modified_gmt":"2017-06-20T12:55:59","slug":"annual-mid-season-power-rankings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/annual-mid-season-power-rankings\/","title":{"rendered":"Annual Mid-Season Power Rankings"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Jerome V to the R<\/em><\/p>\n

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The only two things that are certain in these rankings are: that Fresh Kills have come out the gate dominating, and that I may be biased in my ranking.<\/p>\n

What else could anyone say about this season other than how exciting it\u2019s been? Those of you relegated to just reading these articles should head over to become a member of the BTSH Hockey Facebook site, because it\u2019s saturated with pictures of the matches (a collaborative effort from Tia and Jamie), lots of hockey talk, and the usual joshing over Fuzz\u2019s Richie. But just as the media has been churning articles for your enjoyment, so have all the teams with their goal scorers! Since my days out at Corlears Hook Park watching drunken hockey players tricycle relaying postgame, BTSH has been producing a diverse yet elite-worthy group of people good enough to take the international stage.\u00a0 Their style of play has been both witnessed on the court and even livestreamed online.<\/p>\n

The methodology for the ranking wasn\u2019t so simple\u2026 in fact, I depended a lot on intuition. Also, knowing who\u2019s on the teams and having an organized results table have been extremely helpful. Isaac and I have had quite a few t\u00eate-\u00e0-t\u00eates both in person and through email that I\u2019d think twice about putting Poutine as the #2 seed. But in the end, I did, and probably to your (the reader\u2019s) consternation. But if you were feeling good about your team, maybe you\u2019d put your team in a good position? Just some thoughts.<\/p>\n

Most difficult in this task was setting ranks #9 to #16. Even those teams have very talented personnel\u2014some of whom are on the top scorers\u2019 list\u2014but a winning or losing streak could set themselves up for success or failure in the following weeks, which is why I\u2019ve set up a trend predictor to determine a team\u2019s direction. If you\u2019re on a team in a downtrend: have patience and optimism! If you\u2019re on a team with an uptrend or in a high position: I hope your teammates show up and keep the team on pace because we\u2019ve a long summer!<\/p>\n

With all that written\u2026 maybe some of you have taken these rankings seriously. Maybe there\u2019s a fire burning inside of you so much that you\u2019re on your way to Tompkins already, or climbing up the Rocky Steps after your three-egg yolk juice, or probably having your choice words for me at the ready. There\u2019s no need to do any of those things (except, maybe keep that fire!), but hell, I won\u2019t stop you. I\u2019ll see y\u2019all swole selves on Sunday.<\/p>\n

And. \u00a0Here. \u00a0We. \u00a0Go!<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>1. Fresh Kills<\/strong>
\nThe obvious choice. \u00a0They are making the unprecedented push of being the Golden State Warriors of BTSH.
\nTrending<\/em>: Elite<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>2. Poutine Machine<\/strong>
\nMaking a bullish statement. \u00a0Their current 7-2 is the kind of pushback Sven would love to see in person since his departure.
\nTrending<\/em>: Overachieving<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>3. Rehabs<\/strong>
\nTitle holders still have what it takes to repeat, but the top teams in all divisions have thwarted challenges at them.
\nTrending<\/em>: Strong<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>4. Filthier<\/strong>
\nThis squad is sitting humbly, but the 2015 champions know what they’re worth. \u00a0Still quite threatening to most.
\nTrending<\/em>: Sideways<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>5. Gremlins<\/strong>
\nOur Fairy Tale Cup champion goons outscore everyone, even Fresh Kills. \u00a0At least our caged-helmet comrade will convince you his team is the best.
\nTrending<\/em>: Up<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>6. LBS, Inc.<\/strong>
\nDon’t be fooled: even without Timmy-baby, the squad has enough depth to assume that any major departure is irrelevant.
\nTrending<\/em>: Up<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>7. Cobra Kai<\/strong>
\nA brush with glory having almost won against Fresh Kills + overpowering W9 against the Hookers = pole position in their division.
\nTrending<\/em>: Steady<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>8. Mathematics<\/strong>
\nAlthough a recent loss to Fresh Kills is a setback, D-Tag’s successors are staunch defenders, and the Norris clan is still dominant.
\nTrending<\/em>: Steady<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>9. Corlears Hookers<\/strong>
\nIn a three-way tie for points in their division, their record is still good. \u00a0Consistency in attendance is crucial.
\nTrending<\/em>: Sideways<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>10. Gouging Anklebiters<\/strong>
\nProbie and the elite goalie tandem round out the top 10. \u00a0If they avoid costly mistakes against lower teams, they’ll be fine.
\nTrending<\/em>: Steady<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>11. What The Puck<\/strong>
\nConceptually, no single person carries a team, but Zac’s 10 goals help to further inject life and tenacity for the Orange Crush.
\nTrending<\/em>: Up<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>12. Fuzz<\/strong>
\nStill a team with players worthy of playing in the top division, Rich can pick his players up from the doldrums of a below .500 record.
\nTrending<\/em>: Underachieving<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>13. Butchers<\/strong>
\nRachel’s crimson tide is in the course of stabilizing with a 4-win streak with Pete and MDF making waves.
\nTrending<\/em>: Up<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>14. Sky Fighters<\/strong>
\nWhere are the Czechs? \u00a0The Teytelbaums have been trying to hold the fort, and there’s only one Olivier and Mia each on the team.
\nTrending<\/em>: Down<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>15. Gut Rot<\/strong>
\nThe perennial bottom-dwellers, due to stellar goaltending and Peaches’ sass, have made moves to have a voice in hockey louder than Ellery’s.
\nTrending<\/em>: Drunk<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>16. Denim Demons<\/strong>
\nReconstructing the team has been a tough task for Jenn and Adam, but a solid win in W9 with Brian’s hatty may be the spark to returning to old form.
\nTrending<\/em>: Down<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>17. Instant Karma<\/strong>
\nA handful of the team is probably older than most of the league, but never nix the adage ‘age over beauty.’ \u00a0Experience means a lot.
\nTrending<\/em>: Sideways<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>18. Tompkins Square Riots<\/strong>
\nPossibly still starstruck from all that has been going on, Dave GDR and the Riots are in limbo. \u00a0If they straighten out this summer, they’ll be fine.
\nTrending<\/em>: Sideways<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>19. Mega Touch<\/strong>
\nAfter nine game did the 2016 formerly-known-as-Greene-division winners finally post a win this season. \u00a0Moral: put it in Brady’s wheelhouse.
\nTrending<\/em>: Up<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>20. Dark Rainbows<\/strong>
\nStill shocked at the loss of Camber and Tyrell ‘Jesus,’ this rebuilding squad is desperate for a resurrection.
\nTrending<\/em>: Steady<\/p>\n

Trending definitions:
\n<\/strong>Elite: the top team in the league.
\nStrong: playing just as well as the top team.
\nSteady: playing at the level of Ranking.
\nUp: improving each week and moving up in the Rankings.
\nSideways: exactly where they were when the season started.
\nUnderachieving: not living up to expectations.
\nDown: less activity and interest.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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