{"id":18520,"date":"2018-06-29T08:27:09","date_gmt":"2018-06-29T12:27:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.btsh.org\/bruise\/?p=18520"},"modified":"2018-06-29T11:19:38","modified_gmt":"2018-06-29T15:19:38","slug":"week-11-previews-part-1-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/week-11-previews-part-1-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Week 11 Previews – Part 1"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dark Rainbows (1-7-0-1*) at Instant Karma (4-5-1), Tompkins East, 1:00pm<\/strong>
\n(*up to Week 9; no stats on Week 10 yet)
\nby Hornswoggle<\/em><\/p>\n

Now\u2019s an opportune time for Chadtrick\u2019s plus-minus rating to improve, as well as the state of his own squad, which has now a 5-game losing streak, beginning with being shut out by the Anklebiters in W6. But wait\u2014the Rainbows look at their streak and said, \u201cHold my beer\u201d and currently have six losses in a row (note: Greenie\u2019s shutout against the Riots was a Week 3 game that was postponed, soz for the objectivity). So both sides have nothing to lose and everything to gain from this match, namely because they can play loosely and not feel like there\u2019s a winning style, especially because they\u2019re searching for it! Let\u2019s take a look at the different corners.<\/p>\n

Perhaps the new threads haven\u2019t been working out so far for Karma, and it seems that seasoned veteran and media manager Isaac pinpointed the issue to scoring production. That might be true, but prior to last week\u2019s concession to Poutine, Karma had four players with three goals compared to Poutine\u2019s one; coming into this week, this still stands. Is scoring production important? Clearly, yes. Tied for fourth worst in this category might not cut it when the postseason arrives in early September (I\u2019m surprised as all the BTSH traditionalists are with this schedule change), but it\u2019s not the critical area<\/em>, as I think it\u2019s defense. Bill and Nicole have been colossal for that back line, and both have abilities to quarterback offensive campaigns. Shuffling random passes up the court in the hopes of reaching the Vernoia siblings, Matt, or Derek will only go so far; Karma will need Norris-like\u2014not the Math kind!\u2014defensemen willing to brave the 50 minutes and traverse past the half-court line, chance-creating. And if I had one piece of advice, it would be to Steve: believe in yourself, buddy! It\u2019s your first year with us, you\u2019ve had a rough schedule, and the weather isn\u2019t getting any better, but take water breaks in the devastating heat for yourself and your comrades, communicate with the people in front of you, and don\u2019t stress against the stuff that goes past you\u2014keep getting those experience points!<\/p>\n

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Okay, so now we\u2019re onto the Rainbows. After what they\u2019ve been through for the past year, they\u2019ve finally achieved euphoria with a long-eluding W. And despite falling to the Riots last Sunday in, I speculate, an excruciating match separated by one goal, team chemistry<\/em> has never seemed higher than what it is now. This is a major element in winning, and even though it looks more evident in teams like LBS, Inc. or Cobra Kai, you\u2019ll look at it in a team like the Rainbows and hoping they\u2019ll be able to translate the camaraderie into convincing Ws. There are three players who can be pivotal to victory\u2014I mean other than \u201cleague sweetheart\u201d and article contributor Cat, of course\u2014and they are Bryan (3 goals), Jess, and Eric T. Bryan is a player who doesn\u2019t have a hard time finding open space, and his teammates should make spotting his movement a priority if they want more net-positive opportunities; Jess\u2019 work ethic is quite high and accordingly can be the perfect fulcrum for making north-south transitions; Eric T. has a cannon for a shot, and if given the space, can produce Howitzer-esque, quality attempts from long range (I saw one of his half-court efforts sail past Dave GDR last Sunday). It\u2019s one thing that the Rainbows\u2019 kits are bright, but if y\u2019all put your trust in these three, you could be seeing even brighter futures down the line.<\/p>\n

Prediction<\/em>: A source (from one of these two sides, but I\u2019m withholding the identity) told me of a palpable fear of losing to this week\u2019s opponent. Is it logical? Personally, it\u2019s something I don\u2019t believe in, particularly if you\u2019re giving your all for your team. Contributions don\u2019t have to come with goals or assists, just remember that. But due to lack of scoring prowess between these two lineups, I\u2019ll hazard a guess on a post-regulation victory for Chadtrick\u2019s crew, based on what\u2019s already on paper.<\/p>\n

Poutine Machine at What the Puck<\/strong>
\nby Izzy<\/em><\/p>\n

Poutine Machine has evolved from their gorilla sex style of play and into the best dump and chase team in the league.\u00a0 \u00a0Kevin and the defense have perfected the soft dump in the corner for the speedy forwards lead by Mike M and Little Nicky to retrieve said dumps.\u00a0 If the Pucks don\u2019t arrive to the 1 pm game alert and ready to counterattack then this one could quickly get out of hand.<\/p>\n

But does any of that matter?\u00a0 Over the past a couple of years the Pucks have had Poutine\u2019s number.\u00a0 Marisa and Mike D have been instrumental in keeping the game close and finding a way to prevail in the end.\u00a0 Just like the Butchers have the psychological advantage over LBS – Emily, Scott and the Pucks should be feeling pretty confident going into this one\u2026 And oh yeah, and don\u2019t sleep on Paul.<\/p>\n

Prediction:<\/em> if a hungry Ball Hogg shows up then it doesn\u2019t matter who the Poos put in net and the Pucks will win 4-2.\u00a0 However, if he doesn\u2019t then Peltzy and that brunette forward will have a field day with the Machine winning 5-1.<\/p>\n

LBS, Inc. at Corlears Hookers<\/strong>
\nby Chairwoman Rachel<\/em><\/p>\n

Expect the Lbs to come out with guns blazing (or Blink 182 blasting) this week, after they were dealt their second loss of the season by the beat-up, sad-sack, Butchers. Hopefully they won’t sleep on the Hookers, with their equally abysmal record. When the Hookers show up, they show up. They even got Erica G to play hockey last week. The Lbs of old, like Jason “I listen to 90s music to pretend I’m in my 30s” B, might remember what it’s like to play against Dustin, the Hookers goalie from their heyday. Well, he’s back and as good as ever. Danilo might be back from China, Alex F might be off the IR. This is anyone’s game based on who shows up. I suggest grabbing a tall boy and settling in to watch on this steamy\u00a0Sunday<\/span><\/span>. Bonus entertainment value: you get to watch Scotty K slather the sunblock on that pasty dome.<\/p>\n

Prediction<\/em>: Lbs will take the Hookers by 1.<\/p>\n

Gouging Anklebiters at Filthier<\/strong>
\nby Izzy<\/em><\/p>\n

Much of the Biters success this season can be attributed to their renewed commitment to an up tempo style of play. With Schuie and Coco holding it down on defense and quickly distributing the ball to the destructive duo of Probie (comeback player of the year) and Jared (early candidate for ROY honors) there is no limit to how dangerous the Biters can be.\u00a0 How far this can take them all depends on which Craig shows up in net \u2013 the goal-gifting flounder or the fellatio offering miscreant?<\/p>\n

Kate, Sunny and Sean sure hope it is the floundering Craig that shows up, because Filthy can\u2019t afford to get into a shootout with the Biters.\u00a0 It seems odd writing that sentence given the abundance of weapons Filthy possess, but understand that they are not a team accustomed to being on their heels.\u00a0 Much of their success the season has come from jumping out to an early lead and then capitalizing on their opponent’s panicking mistakes.<\/p>\n

Prediction<\/em>: with the weather on Sunday expected to be an oppressive force against both teams we give the nod to the one with better conditioning, Filthier wins 4-2 with Jamie being the x-factor.<\/p>\n

Mega Touch at Cobra Kai<\/strong>
\nby Izzy<\/em><\/p>\n

Julie and Mega Touch have been a resourceful team this season.\u00a0 Despite their record and that hiccup against Fresh Kills this team finds ways to stay in the hunt in every game.\u00a0 The new defenseman they brought on this season has been a refreshing compliment to speedy forwards like Yury and Double Mary MT.\u00a0 His ability to quickly move the ball up court and out of the d-zone has discombobulated their opposing teams\u2019 transition to defense.\u00a0 Keep it up, Matt J.<\/p>\n

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Cobra Kai has been sweeping the legs out from under just about every team this season (aside from their consecutive shows of mercy).\u00a0 \u2018Hungry dogs run faster.\u2019\u00a0 \u2018No mercy.\u2019\u00a0 Or whatever latest inspirational phrase has fallen out of LJ\u2019s mouth have been their mottos.\u00a0 With the weather nearing oppressive degrees and this match-up seeming like a yawner of a contest it is possible that the Evil Dojo could get caught napping again.<\/p>\n

Prediction<\/em>: Mega\u2019s outstanding play in first half earns them the lead, but in the second half Sienna and Pete opens a can on Alex EM and Tuckman with CK winning 5-2.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Dark Rainbows (1-7-0-1*) at Instant Karma (4-5-1), Tompkins East, 1:00pm (*up to Week 9; no stats on Week 10 yet) by Hornswoggle Now\u2019s an opportune time for Chadtrick\u2019s plus-minus rating to improve, as well as the state of his own squad, which has now a 5-game losing streak, beginning with being shut out by the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6355,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-18520","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-league-info"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18520"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6355"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18520"}],"version-history":[{"count":16,"href":"https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18520\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18565,"href":"https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18520\/revisions\/18565"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18520"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18520"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18520"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}