{"id":25715,"date":"2019-10-17T08:32:10","date_gmt":"2019-10-17T12:32:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.btsh.org\/bruise\/?p=25715"},"modified":"2019-10-17T08:32:12","modified_gmt":"2019-10-17T12:32:12","slug":"2019-schlitz-cup-previews","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/2019-schlitz-cup-previews\/","title":{"rendered":"2019 Schlitz Cup Previews"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Let’s get Schlitzy!!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

written by JW<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this corner: <\/strong>Gut Rot<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dominant narrative:<\/strong> They don\u2019t win a lot of games. Also, they\u2019re the fun team. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These things are both true. However, Captain Diane DID win at trivia the other night. Someone who shall remain nameless had a lot to do with this victory because there was a classic horror films round, but I digress. Nicely put, this game is a mismatch. (It\u2019s the top seed vs. the bottom seed matchup.) This doesn\u2019t mean Gut Rot cannot win. I suspect they are looking ahead to Halloween festivities more so than thinking about hockey, however I do know that they love The Schlitz. So, heck, let\u2019s all get a good seat for this one. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Player to watch: <\/strong>Whoever is between the pipes. Will it be Sam, their regular goalie? He didn\u2019t make a lot of games this year. Will it be #GoalieBecca? Will they have no goalie and pull some rando off the street who was walking by eating a slice of pizza and looking wondrously at the courts? Man I hope so. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bandwagonability: <\/strong>You know the answer to this. As I\u2019ve always said, Gut Rot are the team that everyone loves to love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In this corner: <\/strong>What The Puck<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dominant narrative: <\/strong>\u201cThey\u2019re probably going to beat Gut Rot\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yeah, yeah, yeah – we know that this is the top vs. bottom seed. We also know that What The Puck finished #5 overall this season, including an impressive 10 or so game win streak (probably the longest win streak in 3rd division history?). However, the Pucks have lost their last 2 games coming into this one, and a source texted me that the Gut Rot\/Pucks game this season was a close game. (Can someone check the score of that one for me? Feeling pretty lazy right now.) So, will it be upset city in this one? Political pundits are stating that the potential is there, though it is still unlikely. Why are political pundits commenting on street hockey games, you ask? This is BTSH, nothing surprises me anymore. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Player to watch: <\/strong>Hogg. Always Hogg. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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No, silly, not THAT What The Puck. <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Bandwagonability: <\/strong>They\u2019re a nice team who had a very impressive season, seemingly out of nowhere. We like them a lot, however, let\u2019s be honest – there are probably underdogs who you\u2019d rather see win The Schlitz. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prediction:<\/em> No prediction from me as I\u2019ll be reffing this game. Wait, shit, Isaac, I don\u2019t seriously have to ref, do I? I know I agreed to help you organize The Schlitz but I have never reffed a game in my life and I was hoping to keep that streak going throughout my entire career. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Tompkins Square Riots v Mega Touch<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

By Isaac<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this corner:<\/strong>\nthe tenacious Riots of Tompkins Square Park<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dominant narrative:<\/strong>\nwill Dave GDR finally get the ring that he so deserves?  Dave has been a fixture in net for the Riots\nand BTSH for several years (perhaps even the life of the franchise).  He\u2019s done it all from making big saves,\nearning shutouts, getting honored as a Star of the Week, and bankrupting Vegas\nsportsbooks.  Could this be his\ntime?  We sure hope so. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Player to watch:<\/strong> Katie.  She possesses that rare ability to keep the ball invisibly tethered to her blade while keeping her head up.  Each Sunday she puts on a clinic about the fundamentals of ball hockey.  Watch her. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bandwagonability:<\/strong> oh, it\u2019s up there.  Higher than Chadwick is tall. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In this corner:<\/strong>\nthe mighty Mega Touch of Prospect Heights<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dominant narrative:<\/strong>\ncan this team that is comprised of loveable hooligans repeat as Schlitz Cup\nchamps?  Last year they went on an\nimprobable run in the tournament where they upset the favored Dark Rainbows in the\nFinal.  If they want to relive the glory\nthen they\u2019ll need to get past a thirsty Riots team first. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Player to watch:<\/strong> I\u2019ll give you two \u2013 Tasha and Nate.  Tasha has filled in seamlessly along the blueline this year making Shelly\u2019s absence unnoticeable.  Nate\u2019s skill set and versatility have been a pleasant addition to an already resilient squad.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bandwagonability:<\/strong> it\u2019s about as high as one shoulder shrug. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prediction:<\/em> it is Dave\u2019s time.  The Riots run rampant on Mega and move on the Semi-Final. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sky Fighters vs. Dark Rainbows<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

written by JW<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this corner:<\/strong> Sky Fighters<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dominant narrative: \u201c<\/strong>They are underrated.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019ve been hearing this a lot lately. They did get some impressive wins at the end of the season, and then knocked out Math in the opening round. Unfortunately, this all culminated in them having a rough go against the #2 seed Biters in the Round of 16. They will be looking to avenge that loss and show that they are a contender in this tournament. Or maybe they\u2019ll just be looking to drink beers and sift through old baseball cards after the game? (Remember that, Infanti?! And Mia!) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Player to watch: <\/strong>Stein. He\u2019s a hell of a competitor, and with a trophy on the line, look for him to shine in net. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bandwagonability:  <\/strong>Somewhere below Gut Rot but above Mega (because Mega won last year).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In this corner: <\/strong>Dark Rainbows<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dominant narrative: <\/strong>\u201cThey\u2019re the League Sweethearts.\u201d \u201cThey have some really good new players you might not know.\u201d \u201cTheir roster is SO ridiculously huge, how does anybody even get any playing time on that team??\u201d (Just me on this last one?)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is the middle seed matchup of the Schlitz. This typically means it could go either way (if I understand sports?) and, in fact, this is the hardest game for me to call. My initial instinct was that the Rainbows will come in hungry and leave as winners, but, again\u2026.the Sky Fighters are underrated. Also, Tia is finally back from her book tour in Europe so this will be a big help to the Bows. The Rainbows played a very sound game against a very strong Lbs team, if they keep up that style of play they will move on to the next round. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Player to watch: <\/strong>Yetter and Tarny. Their one-two punch may just be too much for the mighty Fighters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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photo credit: JW (I have been saying this since I took the photo: This should be the Bows\u2019 next t-shirt) <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Bandwagonability:  <\/strong>Incredibly high. The League Sweethearts are very excited about The Schlitz and their opportunity to hoist a trophy. We here at the Media love this team and can\u2019t say it enough. Despite all her faults, even Jessica is not without her charms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prediction:<\/em> I really wanna say Rainbows, but since I correctly predicted every single game in the Round of 16 I have to go with my gut. The Rainbows are REALLY not going to like this, but…3-2, Sky Fighters. On second thought, no, I can\u2019t blemish my perfect record. The Rainbows win this one. Something like 4-2. \n\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Let’s get Schlitzy!!! Gut Rot vs. What The Puck written by JW In this corner: Gut Rot Dominant narrative: They don\u2019t win a lot of games. Also, they\u2019re the fun team.  These things are both true. However, Captain Diane DID win at trivia the other night. Someone who shall remain nameless had a lot to […]<\/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-25715","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-league-info"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25715"}],"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=25715"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25715\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":25736,"href":"https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25715\/revisions\/25736"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=25715"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=25715"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=25715"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}