{"id":26824,"date":"2022-06-02T12:21:02","date_gmt":"2022-06-02T16:21:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/?p=26824"},"modified":"2022-06-02T12:21:04","modified_gmt":"2022-06-02T16:21:04","slug":"week-4-previews-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/week-4-previews-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Week 4 Previews"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>By Various Media Members<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here we go again! Another action-packed Sunday of hockey shenanigans. Will there be The Return of the Funnel? Will anybody propose? Will anyone come to the courts looking swole? Hell if we know. But we&#8217;ve got some fun matchup notes for ya&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Karma v Filthier<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Jess<\/em>: Hoo boy don\u2019t we all love a grudge match and Karma has been waiting for this one ever since last year\u2019s playoffs vs. Filthy when they were denied a female sub despite only having 1 female player. Luckily the rain had mercy on Karma and the following weekend\u2019s rain make up game Karma had no mercy on Filthy. Now that your BTSH history lesson is over, this impartial writer is here to give the straight facts. Those being that Filthy is still to be reckoned with due to their off-season recruiting and without Derek as Karma\u2019s offensive anchor (no offense, AK) Karma will have to fight hard. I think this goes to OT 2-2 but Filthier ultimately takes it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Glnzr<\/em>: Filthier had a great win last week. I\u2019m more interested in Scotty training their refs at 2:15 p.m. I\u2019m sure they\u2019ll do great. As for the game, Filthier should have let Karma use some women last year. Karma will be motivated and win 4-1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Anklebiters v WTP<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Hornswoggle<\/em>: The red side of Manchester isn\u2019t just rejoicing for their new Dutch manager, but also (unknowingly) rooting for Puck\u2019s own captain to put the Orange Crush on its intra-divisional rivals. Don\u2019t believe me? (Well, the original tweet was deleted but someone <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/UbwG3ToB9OE\">posted this on YouTube<\/a>.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hogg probably won\u2019t get 10 but he\u2019ll help the Pucks get two points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Dingle:<\/em> ^ I understood the Manchester United part of Jerome\u2019s bit but then I got lost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Lil cat:<\/em> My roommate* tells me confidently that WTP is going to win and alsoooo their new recruit (Adam) is the current leading scorer. If they can get the attendance, I would agree with this assessment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>*editor\u2019s note: if that\u2019s what the kids are calling it these days&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Steven<\/em>: I had a little league coach who said \u201cthe hardest part is showing up.\u201d Which is kinda true. Attendance is a crazy concept in BTSH. I mean has anyone seen Probert in the last 2 years? However, this games doesn\u2019t come down to Probert or who shows up on WTP, rather it all depends on whether Craig and SARAH MOORE* show up for Biters. If they are present, Biters win 4-2.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>*Viva SARAH MOORE<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Vertz v Hookers<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>CATT:&nbsp; <\/em>&nbsp;I\u2019m just going to brainstorm bowl names for this. The Lineup Bowl. The Perp Bowl. Misdemeanor Bowl. No matter what you call it, there will likely be a few assistant district attorneys in attendance. The real question is whether there will be enough Vertz in attendance. Outside of street hockey, one is more than enough (read: too many) for any occasion. However, to take down the Hookers this Sunday the Vertz will need to bring their moral turpitude in full force. Prediction: With anything less than ten true Vertz in attendance, the Hookers play the field and take their two points off the dresser: 4-2. Ten or more Vertz? The Hookers do not get paid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Jess: <\/em>Misdemeanor Bowl has a nice ring to it. I also agree that without certain players the Vertz are less of a threat. Still, I can\u2019t believe the Hookers almost lost to the Riots and with Tim K being another top goalie in the league, regardless of lineup attendance I still see the Vertz taking this one 3-1.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Stoop Dogg:<\/em> This is more than just a battle of sexually charged names, it\u2019s the battle between families. We have the Herr-Hicks\u2019 on the <em>Verts <\/em>which is a French word meaning, \u201cgreen, uncouth, and immature,\u201d which feels on brand for the newly created team. Then we have just Herr on the <em>Hookers <\/em>which is just slang word for \u201cprostitute,\u201d which &#8211; well let\u2019s dress Lee up in his tutu again and have him stand on a street corner and see what happens. Either way, these are both highly skilled teams that have\u2014in the Verts case\u2014 just been made, or for the Hookers\u2014have taken on a number of new players and are still trying to get in their groove. This sibling match-up will prove interesting to watch, assuming both teams can actually field their teams, &#8211; I say Hookers 2-1 in OT.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Russo<\/em>: As someone playing in this game, if Lee wears a tutu, it will definitely be a distractor. Early entry for the \u201cHot Legs\u201d competition.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/zRbk3KGdl7goQdSfgUeyrQjkwzSrvoC28SykPZLo_EODJz9Tn6hiQJkn8pQVuXECg6o2h7U0Y0zrbcgrLfB91oVP5Iq46Qz1rcafjsQzHg8BuoVMHL-rEcR3koXwBdw_W-SEvVdyMeEnmnwXcQ\" alt=\"\" width=\"257\" height=\"392\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Mega Touch v Poutine<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Glnzr<\/em>: There are a couple of \u201cSee where you\u2019re at\u201d games this week and this is one of them. Mega is clearly on the rise while Poutine lost a lot of their best players. It will be interesting to see if Mega has jumped Poutine, and if Poutine is still a threat. I think Poutine has the talent to still beat some pretty good teams but Mega prevails here, 4-2.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Stoop Dogg: <\/em>Mega Touch should not be underestimated, they are a solid team who have some sneaky young and very skilled players. Poutine has also lost a number of great players including Russolini the Atomic Tortellini and \u201cTadpole\u201d Jack. I think if Mega brings it early, they will take home the win 3-1.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Dingle: <\/em>I\u2019m pretty sure the score of this matchup last year was 3-1 (with an empty netter) for Mega. Don\u2019t sleep on the new Pou Crew. Still a lot of firepower up front and Jeff Verde (that\u2019s his Portuguese alias) in net. In all seriousness, the fact that Jeff hasn\u2019t had a Vice show made about his pandemic activities is wild.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Sky Fighters v Agents<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Jess: <\/em>I\u2019ll say what everyone is thinking but in meme format because I\u2019m bad at expressing my emotions*<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/tO1xDPFiGVWajb9QtJysBGFQbAWu32qEIVjdk4ar14ERX-BYIUktXiOvYgGZldIPGxwoNw1sGOzBH6J-DZSQY-XwvjD61Sw9QhWFqeIW5NgXE5Pe7bSCZDdLkAAJ7QsuyETGmRRlLD7lQA7awA\" alt=\"\" width=\"497\" height=\"350\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>*according to my therapist<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In all seriousness we want The Agents to succeed! It\u2019s shit luck that the Sky Fighters are in the 4th division this year. They just need a lucky break in their schedule. I am confident no team will ever repeat the Rainbow\u2019s 1 year+ loss streak back in 2018. However, this one goes to the Sky____Fighters 5-0.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Lil cat: <\/em>Hopefully Emily shows some mercy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Glnzr<\/em>: In 2008 and 2015 the Elves went through some really horrible stretches. In 2010 we won the championship, so there\u2019s hope! But after 2015 we disbanded so there\u2019s also no hope.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Dingle<\/em>: @Glnzr, that literally translated to \u201csometimes teams are good and sometimes teams are bad.\u201d Very insightful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Steven<\/em>: Agents shouldn\u2019t be discouraged by what happens this week. Sky Fighters are an unstoppable force. They are playing so well that Jake was even able to get a girlfriend. Emily continues on path to glory with 8-0 win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Fuzz v Lbs<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>JW<\/em>: Is Amanda the nicest person on Fuzz? Well, it\u2019s either her or Ryann. Or both.&nbsp; In any case, these two teams have a long history. Well, not long to the veterans among us, but they have some history. Lbs. have been eager to foil Fuzz ever since Fuzz won their *1.5th championship against them in a shootout. In the dark. Nonetheless, a lot of questions remain: How many semi-pro hockey players will Alex recruit for this game? Will Walsh be back from France in time for this game? Who is Fuzz\u2019 goalie this year? Will Boylan full on tackle Glanzer during gameplay?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prediction: Alex will recruit 2 semi-pro hockey players for this game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Glnzr<\/em>: Clearly Walker isn\u2019t up to date on Ryann and D5. Also Ryan Hughes is by far nicer than everyone that ever played in this league with the obvious exception of Corey Winters. 3-2 Fuzz.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Jess:<\/em> This will be the first real test the Lbs will face all season and quite possibly the only team to have an emotional strong hold over them (re: playoffs losses). Fuzz has the same full-team passing chemistry as Avery-Sam or Alex-Kelsey. I foresee another OT heartbreaker but will neglect to say for which team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Dingle: <\/em>Walker doesn\u2019t want people to know it\u2019s his birthday on Sunday.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/DVO1LkQ-1ZxU5rWV1xlMv9L6FdIJAJJKLn0Oasmtl-dKSYFai-r9pHKRo6p0apJSmQ4xW-lgt2-LJ-Tukvwfwg71SdSkFaFVeAY6e8tB32jycJzlFKNkzwWmu9T6usxT90qHqo1S8vHepIYJgg\" alt=\"\" width=\"272\" height=\"272\"\/><figcaption>Happy Birthday Walker!!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Demons v Gremlins<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Lil cat: <\/em>Two teams very hungry for their first win, also while we\u2019re still making up bowl names, what about the Monster Bowl? Am I reaching? Is this not as fun because it\u2019s not as sexual as Hookers and Vertz? Who\u2019s to say.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Glnzr<\/em>: You kids don\u2019t know what the prestigious yet imaginary Fairy Tale Cup was. BTSH is really lacking some new history. Maybe these new bowls that Cat is creating will be just what this league needs. But Monster Bowl (overused phrase warning) isn\u2019t it. 3-2 Gremmies.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Dingle: <\/em>We\u2019ve come a long way from \u201cWhich Mythological Creature is Your Team?\u201d But if we\u2019re on the topic, I think Demons would be Cerberus and the Gremlins would be Gizmo*<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>*Just found out Gizmo in <em>Gremlins<\/em> was \u201cvoiced\u201d by Howie Mandel. The more you know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Bad Seeds v Butchers<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Glnzr:<\/em><strong> <\/strong>I\u2019d rather see Chadwick\u2019s and Rachel\u2019s kid race from goal to goal than watch this game. But that\u2019s not an insult. I\u2019d rather see them do that than watch any game! BTSH, Mets Rangers etc. THIS HAS TO HAPPEN!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>23andMia: Rich, your grammar makes it look like Chadwick and Rachel share a child. This is how rumors start! The team who spawned the most in 2021-2022 is sick of all the shit and eeks it out: Butchers for the win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/pVyH0P4aTmqCUIVdba6-fg9_so68XFo7obbLc3DYz6goHtwDSPXzGqUZ5o-CcWGnvylpda2sN_kg-IR7AxoMjvaHiTeJ-5ghdosT19YC1UFVCoc8oaO0zfOwF6U2C2wEyXcdslhGIh1yJRtWyw\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Glnzr: Hey\u2026Ben can and has done a lot worse than Rachel Greene! Rachel though\u2026has not.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Steven: Bad Seeds are underrated and will surprise a few teams this year. However Brady inspires his teammates with beautiful hair and a fine mustache to their first win of the season.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Rainbows v Riots<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Jess: <\/em>We\u2019ve told our goalie the last 2 games \u2018yeah so we\u2019re playing against a team with one of the best goalies in the league\u2019 (Tim K for Vertz, Jamie for Gremlins) and now we\u2019re gonna have to tell him that <em>again<\/em> with Ramirez in net.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Glnzr<\/em>: Bold move giving your goalie an inferiority complex. I wish you luck. Riots 3-1.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>JW<\/em>: Having played the Rainbows last and having lost to them, I can say that these are not the \u2018Bows of yore. They hustle, move the puck well, and were fairly stifling on D. I have not seen the Riots play this year, but having Ramirez in net will definitely give them a shot.&nbsp; Nonetheless, Rainbows 2-1.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Steven<\/em>: Two teams on the upward trajectory, how exciting! I think the Riot\u2019s kitten mascot motivates a team who is seeking to break. Amy Jones feels inspired and scores one and assists another. However, the Cat and Jess dynamic duo is a significant reason to believe in Rainbows. As the great Lee Corso says, this game will be closeeeeee, but Riots win 4-3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Cobra Kai v Fresh Kills<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Hornswoggle<\/em>: Both clubs are fighting for the bottom spot in their division. Russ has been busy attempting to swell and Meg has likely packed her goalie pads in her U-Haul. Considering it\u2019s the 6pm game, I think there will be limited personnel, which could mean that Fresh Kills will be muttering Quebecois bad words as the Dojo lights them up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Stoop Dogg:<\/em> I must admit, I have a big soft spot in my heart for the perpetually short benched Fresh Kills. It seems they can never field a team of more than 8 people; despite the lack of subs, they always give their opponents a good game. Cobra Kai on the other hand, seems to always have a plethora of bodies on the sideline. It\u2019s like 27 dresses but instead, 27 subs. If Fresh Kills can have more than 6 people show up for the game, with their ability to pick corners, their strong Colby Hockey Contingent, silky mitts, and George\u2019s even silkier beard (I am guessing, I have never touched his beard!) they could shut down Cobra Kai and take home the W. But, I doubt this will happen, so I am going to say Cobra Kai 5-2.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Various Media Members Here we go again! Another action-packed Sunday of hockey shenanigans. Will there be The Return of the Funnel? Will anybody propose? Will anyone come to the courts looking swole? Hell if we know. 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