Alright y\u2019all, we\u2019re in the final stretch. What was scheduled to be the season finale is now the penultimate week of BTSH with rain (boo) messing up our schedule pre-Hockey Beach. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Speaking of which, hope everyone survived the OC shenanigans. We haven\u2019t gotten a total headcount, but I assume 86% of everyone made it back in one piece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On to the previews!! With obligatory non-hockey related preview content after the write-ups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Skyfighters v. Fresh Kills<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Don\u2019t sleep on the Skyfighters. Currently battling with Mega Touch for the top spot in the fourth division, SF find themselves in 6th place overall in the standings\u2014which is fantastic. The bad news is they\u2019re running into a buzzsaw that is Le Colby Kills. Currently in 4th place, the 2nd Division Fresh Kills have faced the tougher competition so far this season, and it hasn\u2019t fazed them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Prediction: Fresh Kills, 5-1<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mega Touch v. Dark Rainbows<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Speaking of Mega Touch\u2026this is a bit of a toss-up of a game. Mega Touch are towards the top of the standings at the moment, but the Rainbows are a long(ish) way from popping champagne bottles after each game because they had ~fun~. If Rainbows\u2019 stay clear of Sunday hangovers, they might be able to give Mega Touch a run for their money. Or the Mega Touchers stay hot. Only one way to find out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Prediction: Mega Touch, 3-2<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rotten Math v. Riots<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another toss-up, but for not the reasons we\u2019d like. The combined team of Gut Rot and Math hasn\u2019t fully clicked so far this season, and there\u2019s rumblings amongst the Hockey Gods that it\u2019s because they haven\u2019t picked a better team name yet. Riots will be looking for their first win of the season, while I\u2019m sure Rotten Math would like to end their regular season with a win. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Prediction: Riots, 4-2<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Corlears Hookers v. What the Puck<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
A battle of Division Two teams who would both probably prefer to be a bit higher in the standings this season. Or is it strategic so they can get a more favorable matchup in the playoffs??? (Probably not). Hookers are a sound, defensively-strong team that can quickly strike on a counter-attack, but WTP is solid all the way through the lineup, and will exhaust teams with their speed and skill. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Prediction: WTP, 5-3<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rehabs v. Instant Karma<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Karma came out HOT this year, and have stayed hot. With their only loss a surprising one to the aforementioned Mega Touch, when Karma has their full team, they\u2019re rolling. On the flip side, Rehabs have dealt with their own attendance issues, with a bunch of players moving out of the boroughs for an assortment of reasons. Do Rehabs have enough in the tank to slow the offensive juggernauts upfront, and break through the Wall O\u2019 Steve? F*ck if I know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Prediction: Karma, 3-2 (OT)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lbs v. Poutine Machine<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Almost an identical situation as the Habs\/Karma game. Poutine\u2019s only loss this year came against Karma, and they face a team in a higher division, who is below them in the standings. Frey and Sully may get instant notifications when a new player enters the FA pool, but Frey\u2019s needed more subs this season than the Wawa on Coastal Highway, MD. We\u2019ll see which degenerates miss the game for Week 1 football watching, but expect a close one\u2014because it\u2019s the only style Poutine plays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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