{"id":20906,"date":"2019-03-22T08:25:40","date_gmt":"2019-03-22T12:25:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.btsh.org\/bruise\/?p=20906"},"modified":"2019-03-22T08:32:30","modified_gmt":"2019-03-22T12:32:30","slug":"2019-schedule-and-must-see-games","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/2019-schedule-and-must-see-games\/","title":{"rendered":"2019 Schedule and Must See Games"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>by Arya Stark and Isaac<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.btsh.org\/bruise\/2019-schedule\/\">2019 Schedule<\/a> has dropped and there are an abundance of Must-See-BTSH games.  Here&#8217;s a look at each week&#8217;s marquee matchups along with some bonus games. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"637\" height=\"417\" src=\"https:\/\/www.btsh.org\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/crazy-lady-takes-faceoff.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17248\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/crazy-lady-takes-faceoff.png 637w, https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/crazy-lady-takes-faceoff-300x196.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 637px) 100vw, 637px\" \/><figcaption><br \/><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Week 1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mega Touch at Dark Rainbows \u2013 rematch of last year\u2019s Schlitz Cup that saw the underdog Mega upset the heavily favored Rainbows. &nbsp;Cat, Bryan and Dan have been replaying the game their heads all winter and will be out for blood on opening day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BONUS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every game is MUST SEE because it is Opening Day!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Week 2<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tompkins Square Riots at Cobra Kai \u2013 last season the Riots shocked the league when they forced the evil dojo to OT and then Frost beat Campbell by going five-hole in the shootout. &nbsp;Can the Riots steal another point or two?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Week 3<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>LBS at Filthier \u2013 both of these teams made it to the Tompkins Square Dance last season and are in the Cup favorite discussion this season. &nbsp;Tim K and Filthier open the season with a brutal two games and could be desperate for points in this one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Week 4<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mathematics at Fresh Kills \u2013 two clean, fast paced teams that always seem to bring out the best in one another. &nbsp;Math might be down a Norris this season, but they are up a Herr\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BONUS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cobra Kai at Fuzz \u2013 rematch of last year\u2019s Cup Final that should have been scheduled for Week 1, but we had to wait until Week 4. &nbsp;I got a hunch that the wait will have been worth it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Week 5<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What The Puck at Gremlins \u2013 the Katz Division has produced teams that finish in the top 5 each of the past two seasons. &nbsp;The Gremlins are projected to compete for the division crown, but they\u2019ll need to get past the sly Pucks first.  Game Within the Game \u2013 Justin v Jamie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.btsh.org\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/katie-sf-18.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18217\" width=\"480\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/katie-sf-18.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/katie-sf-18-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Week 6<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Butchers at Sky Fighters \u2013 two teams that experienced tough sledding last year and are looking to bounce back. &nbsp;Caroline and Greg will be plenty motivated due to Rachel and the Butcher poaching one of their defensepersons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Week 7<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mega Touch at Denim Demons \u2013 divisional matchups are always makeup the best must-see-BTSH and we\u2019re calling an instant classic in this one. &nbsp;Could it be the beginning of a beautiful rivalry?  We sure hope so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BONUS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cobra Kai at Mathematics &#8211; it\u2019s not exactly certain when Campbell\u2019s shipping out to Boston, as that annoying Dropkick Murphy\u2019s song put it, but I\u2019ve been told it\u2019s going to be first week of June. &nbsp;If that\u2019s the case, this could be a swan song of sorts.  He\u2019ll be back for Ocean City and possibly the playoffs, but this could the last game as a full-timer for 2017\u2019s (somewhat controversial) Rookie Of The Year Winner and one of the best goalies (and singers) in the league.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Week 8<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rehabs at Gremlins \u2013 possession v possession. &nbsp;The strength of both teams is controlling the puck (orange ball) and making smart decisions. &nbsp;We\u2019re interested to see which one will brain fart more on what is forecasted to be a delightful Spring day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BONUS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fuzz at Poutine Machine \u2013 Jeff and Fuzz may be the reigning champs, but Poutine is built withstand punches and deliver that knockout counter. &nbsp;This could be a Cup Final preview.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.btsh.org\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/IMG-20180823-WA0003001_1535073214318-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19336\" width=\"512\" height=\"384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/IMG-20180823-WA0003001_1535073214318-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/IMG-20180823-WA0003001_1535073214318-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/IMG-20180823-WA0003001_1535073214318-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/IMG-20180823-WA0003001_1535073214318.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Week 9<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dark Rainbows at Gut Rot \u2013 off the court both teams are all slurpees and vape pens, however, on it is a whole other story. &nbsp;We all remember the vile comments Yetter spewed about Gut Rot\u2019s fitness and well, Hannah hasn\u2019t forgotten either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BONUS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Poutine Machine at Instant Karma \u2013 classic grind game between two low scoring opponents that try to wear the other down by running, running, running. &nbsp;Plus, the Poos knocked the Trimbles and Karma out of the playoffs thanks to Hornswoggle\u2019s footsy shootout moves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.btsh.org\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/prom-Trembles.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19559\" width=\"514\" height=\"685\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/prom-Trembles.jpg 685w, https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/prom-Trembles-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 514px) 100vw, 514px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Week 10<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Corlears Hookers at Gouging Anklebiters \u2013 two teams that give zero fucks about each other. &nbsp;Bring the pizza and PBR for this one\u2026  (Team Probie)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Week 11<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cobra Kai at Rehabs \u2013 by this point in the season CK could be missing the days of playing in the good \u2018ol Caroline division. &nbsp;The powerhouse that is the Rehabs thrives on reducing opponents to less than equal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.btsh.org\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/james-ass-up.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15251\" width=\"309\" height=\"165\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/james-ass-up.png 309w, https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/james-ass-up-300x160.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 309px) 100vw, 309px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Week 12<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Filthier at Fresh Kills \u2013 one of Soko\u2019s dislikes includes James \u2018the Gentleman\u2019 P. in a shootout. &nbsp;FK may not be scheduled for another Cup win this season, but that doesn\u2019t that they don\u2019t have something to play for (a regulation win).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BONER<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cobra Kai at Mathematics &#8211; it\u2019s not exactly certain when Campbell\u2019s shipping out to Boston, as that annoying Dropkick Murphy\u2019s song put it, but I\u2019ve been told it\u2019s going to be first week of June. &nbsp;If that\u2019s the case, this could be a swan song of sorts.  He\u2019ll be back for Ocean City and possibly the playoffs, but this could the last game as a full-timer for 2017\u2019s (somewhat controversial) Rookie Of The Year Winner and one of the best goalies (and singers) in the league.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Week 13<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Butchers at What The Puck \u2013 not a whole lot of history between these two, but perhaps that is what makes this an interesting contest. &nbsp;Plus the battle of the two goalie scrimmage heroes, Burke and Ed P, should make this one an entertaining affair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BONUS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fuzz at Rehabs &#8211; the hate is somewhat tempered with Rich joining forces with Cherie\/Sena\/Hicks in Feasterville but make no mistake, this is one of the few legit rivalries in BTSH. &nbsp;Fuzz finally got over the Rehabs hump en route to the PBR Cup last summer, which they summarily lost in a Feasterville hotel room.  Rich blames a bizarre amalgam of Miles, Jeff, LJ, the cleaning lady and the guy who built the hotel for the mishap. &nbsp;With only a few weeks before the playoffs, he\u2019ll have no one to blame but himself if they get their clock cleaned in this one (who am I kidding &#8211; he\u2019ll blame Gil).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Week 14<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sky Fighters at Poutine Machine &#8211; finally Poutine is mentioned as the week\u2019s attraction, but for the wrong reasons. &nbsp;Even though players are allowed to make their own clubhouse choices, we would like to have seen Sweet Baby James, Matt and that other rookie from last year run it back for another season with SF. &nbsp;Instead, we\u2019ll have to settle for the Stein and Katie taking it to their former mates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Week 15<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rehabs at Gouging Anklebiters &#8211; the Biters will have an opportunity against the \u2018Habs to make a statement that they belong amongst the league\u2019s elite teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.btsh.org\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Lauren-Jones-crossfit.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17554\" width=\"524\" height=\"270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Lauren-Jones-crossfit.png 699w, https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Lauren-Jones-crossfit-300x155.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 524px) 100vw, 524px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Week 16<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cobra Kai at Gouging Anklebiters \u2013 the question on everyone\u2019s mind is will<a href=\"https:\/\/www.btsh.org\/bruise\/week-13-previews-part-2-2\/\"> Gill Ween<\/a> show up to avenge his defeat to LJ?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BONUS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fuzz at LBS &#8211; two of the best teams over the past three years going head-to-head for two precious points heading into the final stretch before the playoffs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Week 17<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mathematics at Denim Demons \u2013 an old rivalry that dates back to the player swap days at Corelears Hook Park. &nbsp;Rumor has it that Sammie Boi might be in town for this game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BONUS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fuzz at LBS &#8211; two of the best teams over the past three years going head-to-head for two precious points heading into the final stretch before the playoffs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Week 18 &#8211; Potential Games for the Division Crown<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dark Rainbows at Mega Touch \u2013 book-ending the season are the matchups between these puttering powderpuffs. &nbsp;Prediction: Julie throws the game to remain in the division.  Why? Wonders the Dark Rainbows.  Well, you\u2019ll find out in 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>LBS at Fresh Kills \u2013 it has been a long time since LBS has worn the division crown. &nbsp;Prediction: Natasha and Free Kills will show them how it\u2019s done.  (Hold on, receiving a note from Arya . . . &#8216;WE WON THE DIVISION LAST YEAR!&#8217;)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instant Karma at Poutine Machine \u2013 Poutine was supposed to run away with the division and Karma was supposed to be content, but here we are. &nbsp;Prediction: Poutine\u2019s monstrous goalie is stingy again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cobra Kai at Butchers \u2013 the Biters will have wrapped up the division by Week 13, leaving Liam and Dana to duke it out for who remains in the division. &nbsp;Prediction: the Rachels help the evil dojo save face while Mike and the Butchers shrug their way back home to the Katz division.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BONUS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gut Rot at What The Puck &#8211; after two seasons, countless tequila shots and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.btsh.org\/bruise\/week-6-box-scores-8\/\">upset heard round the world<\/a>, Ed P shocked the world by taking his talents to South Beach Hogg\u2019s bedroom. &nbsp;&nbsp;Will there be a jersey retirement? &nbsp;Some kind of boat race is probably more of the green team\u2019s style, but he\u2019ll want to win this one for sentimental reasons and to give WTP a shot at improved seeding going into the playoffs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"412\" height=\"438\" src=\"https:\/\/www.btsh.org\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Ed-P-of-GR.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14482\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Ed-P-of-GR.png 412w, https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Ed-P-of-GR-282x300.png 282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 412px) 100vw, 412px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rain Date<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Denim Demons at Poutine Machine \u2013 cause you know these are going to cancel their dance due to some water drops.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>by Arya Stark and Isaac The 2019 Schedule has dropped and there are an abundance of Must-See-BTSH games. Here&#8217;s a look at each week&#8217;s marquee matchups along with some bonus games. Week 1 Mega Touch at Dark Rainbows \u2013 rematch of last year\u2019s Schlitz Cup that saw the underdog Mega upset the heavily favored Rainbows. 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