{"id":5598,"date":"2012-05-04T14:25:10","date_gmt":"2012-05-04T18:25:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.btsh.org\/bruise\/?p=5598"},"modified":"2012-05-04T16:45:31","modified_gmt":"2012-05-04T20:45:31","slug":"week-6-game-previews","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.miyagimedia.com\/bruise\/week-6-game-previews\/","title":{"rendered":"Week 6 Game Previews"},"content":{"rendered":"

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GAME OF THE WEEK<\/strong><\/p>\n

Happy Little Elves (1-1-0-2) at La Famiglia (1-1-1-1)<\/strong><\/p>\n

By La Famigilia Beat Reporter Bill Tucker<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n

Location<\/strong>: Tompkins East, 4:30 PM<\/p>\n

Game Notes<\/strong><\/p>\n

When asked about this week\u2019s matchup, Elves co-captain Jenna Cruff growled, smashed a beer bottle against the side of Ace Bar\u2019s Skeeball machine and threatened to slice my jugular.\u00a0 The adrenaline of her Keebler Kids handing Lbs their first loss in a 6 -1 drubbing was still pumping through her veins.\u00a0 After receiving medical attention from a homeless man named Bobo, I then asked Alfred Liu how he thought The Family was going to fare in their Week 6 matchup.\u00a0 In typical Alfred fashion, the La Famiglia captain politely informed me that I was talking to a Pac Man<\/a> lunchbox in Ace Bar\u2019s collector\u2019s case and should stop drooling on the glass.<\/p>\n

As a result of this journalistic disaster, I was unable to gather any pertinent info regarding this matchup.\u00a0 What I do know is that the Elves are finding their stride on both sides of the ball, spearheaded by Trevor \u201cTwo Fist\u201d Beauclair\u2019s offensive return to form. For the Yellow and Red, despite having only four points in as many contests, they are slowly regaining the swagger that made them the toast of the league one year ago.\u00a0 With the Elves coming off a decisive victory and La Famiglia looking to gain ground in the crowded Brown division, look for a tense matchup on the East courts.\u00a0 My pick?\u00a0 4-3 in favor of the Pac Man lunchbox.<\/p>\n

Editor\u2019s Note: Even though La Famiglia is Bill\u2019s beat we had to congratulate Jenna\u2019s lovable band of winners on their victory last week. Clearly, if you\u2019re going to have success in BTSH 2012 having a female captain is the way to go.<\/em><\/p>\n

Watchability:\u00a0<\/strong>4 Inkys<\/p>\n

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What the Puck at Tompkins Square Riots<\/strong><\/p>\n

Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Tompkins East, 1:00 PM<\/p>\n

Game Keys:<\/strong>\u00a0Pity the Riots. After suffering at the hands of Georgine \u201cFancy Hat\u201d Poulin last week theirbounce back game is against the orange and blue juggernaut of WTP. The Puckers easily handled the SkyFighters last week thanks in no small part to the emotional boost they got from the return of their pal Sal. Mike \u201cWoody\u201d Woodsworth was openly crying with joy at the opportunity to play with a bald Italian again (missed opportunity Bratta. You could have got him to switch to MegaTouch during his moment of weakness). The Riots will have to take their cues from teammate Craig \u201cMellow Yellow\u201d Thompson\u00a0 who\u2019s Toronto Maple Leaf like indifference to final scores has made him one of the most reliable players in the league (however, his suggestion of writing a letter of apology to Riots fans after last week\u2019s performance was summarily vetoed by Scott Townsend).<\/p>\n

Gremlins at Filthy Gorgeous<\/strong><\/p>\n

Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Tompkins West, 1:00 PM<\/p>\n

Game Keys:<\/strong>\u00a0It\u2019s another grudge match this week as the former FGs go up against their old teammates. The Dirty Prettys know how to handle teams in yellow though. They took down La Famiglia in a shootout last week and they\u2019ve vowed that this week\u2019s result will be even more decisive. However, the Filthys strong early season start has been confusing to new addition Kristen Wise. \u201cI thought we were supposed to lose the first eight games and then peak in the playoffs?\u201d she asked an equally bemused Kamdyn Moore. Perhaps the Gremlins can take advantage of this disarray to get them back on track.<\/p>\n

Denim Demons at Lbs. Inc<\/strong><\/p>\n

Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Tompkins East, 2:00 PM<\/p>\n

Game Keys:\u00a0<\/strong>The Demons lost a very close game to their rivals, the Rainbows last week. The Lbs. also lost but their game was not exactly a tight one. Surprising because<\/p>\n

a)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Lbs. have been on a roll.<\/p>\n

b)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Shaun DeLaZee claimed that the only voice he could hear the whole game was Jenna Cruff telling him to \u201cGo hard or Go Chadwick\u201d. We don\u2019t know what it means either.<\/p>\n

So two teams looking for redemption. Plenty of scoring threats on both sides but you\u2019ve got to think that the LBs. years of playing together will give them the edge in this one.<\/p>\n

Gur Rot at Mathematics<\/strong><\/p>\n

Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Tompkins West, 2:00 PM<\/p>\n

Game Keys:\u00a0<\/strong>These are not the 2011 versions of these teams. Math has been the class of their division, thanks in large part to Laura \u201cMacChrisNeal\u201d MacNeil\u2019s bodyguard work for Andy \u201cEagleEye\u201d Pratt.\u00a0 MacNeil took down the slam sisters last week and now she\u2019s gunning for GutRot enforcer Mary \u201cno relation\u201d Pratt. But the Plus Oners may find this match much more challenging than expected. The Rotters took Poutine Machine to a shootout and played with more passion than Ryan Callahan on St. Patrick\u2019s Day. Expect a tough matchup here.<\/p>\n

One more thing. Derek\u2019s new team cheer suggestion, \u201cMath is hard!\u201d may be his most offensive yet.<\/p>\n

Rehabs at Gouging Anklebiters<\/strong><\/p>\n

By ORG Special Correspondent Monica Russo<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n

Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Tompkins East, 3:00 PM<\/p>\n

Game Keys:\u00a0<\/strong>Can I just say something? Something that all of y’all are thinking? The reason that there are so many ties\/shoot-outs are because we have morphed into a league of blob-teams who are all at the same level, destined to win in shootouts forever and ever. We could make a horror(ish) movie about it–The Land Where Shutouts Never Happen or Something.\u00a0<\/em>Seriously. Look at last week’s recap. There are a lot of freaking shootouts.<\/p>\n

Anyway. This will be a great game, if for no other reason than Hillary and Craig are tour de force* goalies. GAB are offense-heavy, while ReeeeeeeeeHaaaaaaaabs put up a solid D all the time, so I really think this is a game to watch (if it’s not too early. Or raining. Or your friends aren’t already at the bar talking behind your back).<\/div>\n
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If I had to choose…I’d say Gouging Anklebiters.<\/div>\n
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*I hate that term because I’m not entirely sure what it means.<\/em><\/div>\n

Corlears Hookers at MegaTouch<\/strong><\/p>\n

by ORG Reporter at Large Abby Meisterman<\/em><\/p>\n

Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Tompkins West, 3:00 PM<\/p>\n

Game Keys:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Editor’s Note: We were going to write a post welcoming Abby to the ORG reportng crew but since she’s late with her game preview, so no love for her.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Poutine Machine at Butchers<\/strong><\/p>\n

By Poutine Machine Beat Reporter Rich Glanzer<\/strong><\/p>\n

Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Tompkins West, 4:30 PM<\/p>\n

Game Keys:\u00a0<\/strong>Before I get to my report, I have a bone to pick with \u00a0Mrs. Green Card Giver herself, Monica Russo Larsen. Monica said, “Not NEARLY enough has been made of Georgine\u2019s hattrick.” Well Monica, the reason is pretty simple. Georgine was good, but she wasn’t the story or First Star of the week. Humbly speaking, I was. I was like Babe Ruth, Mark Messier, and Joe Namath. I called my shot. I said I would get an assist to Trevor, and I did. I was behind my own net, Karstan stole the ball from me, Shaun made the save, it deflected off of me, went to Trevor and he went around four people for a breakaway goal. Hero. Me, not him. So that’s why no one cares about Georgine’s Chadtrick, because they were too busy congratulating me on my great assist. Now onto the preview.<\/p>\n

This is a rematch of last years playoff. Both teams possess a strong defense, excellent goaltending, and a couple of really good scorers. Last season Poutine got a little frazzled, yelling at the refs and not focusing on the game. While I don’t\u00a0foresee\u00a0that to be a problem this Sunday, I also don’t\u00a0foresee a Poutine victory. The Butchers are rolling, giving up only 4 goals in 4 games. I see a tight contest here, but in the end the the firepower of Georgine is too much, as they defeat our heroes 3-1.<\/p>\n

BTW, congrats Georgine, that hat trick was pretty awesome and better than my measly assist. But I’ll never admit that publicly. Couldn’t happen to a nicer person. If she paid for one beer last week, the league and especially the Butchers should be ashamed of themselves.<\/p>\n

Cobra Kai at Dark Rainbows<\/strong><\/p>\n

Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Tompkins East, 5:30 PM<\/p>\n

Game Keys:\u00a0<\/strong>The Ex-Demons had a big win against the Demons last week but the Dojo also notched a \u201cW\u201d as well. Arguably, the CK victory was more significant as it was their first of the season. This also explains goalie Pete \u201cMutt\u201d Lang\u2019s sobbing, Rudy-like exclamations of \u201cOh, thank God\u201d at the Ace Bar after the game. Will both teams fall prey to an emotional letdown? Mike and Abby\u2019s debut of the Dudemeister line may help counteract the Rainbows ennui but Will Kuhn\u2019s rallying cries of \u201cRun like Eric Cantona\u201d may be lost on some of the younger Karate Kids.<\/p>\n

Fresh Kills at Sky Fighters<\/strong><\/p>\n

By Fresh Kills Beat Reporter Eli Kazin<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n

Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Tompkins West, 5:30 PM<\/p>\n

Game Keys:\u00a0<\/strong>Last week, Fresh Kills salvaged a point with a 3-2 shootout loss to the Corlears Hookers in a big Bratta Division showdown. The star of the day for the defending champions was forward Nick Hobbs, who was the only player to solve Shaun deLacy, netting both goals on Shaun deLacy, the Hookers’ emergency goalie. This week, Fresh Kills draws the Sky Fighters in the Hockey Night In Tompkins national telecast, if that still exists (otherwise, this is a rather nondescript late game). The Sky Fighters have struggled this season, with a 1-2-1 record through four games. Captain Dan Hopper’s greatest concern is his team’s defense, which is tied for the league lead with 15 goals allowed through four games and blew a 4-0 lead against Poutine Machine in Week 3. Hopper attributes his team’s defensive struggles to a combination of a tough opening schedule (LBS, Inc., Happy Little Elves, Poutine Machine, What The Puck) and inconsistent attendance from starting goaltender James Stein, who is preoccupied with his ongoing tour of the world’s airports. These teams faced off twice last season, with the Sky Fighters taking the season series (1-0 win, 1-1 tie), so if the Sky Fighters can find a way to clamp down defensively, Fresh Kills could suffer consecutive losses for the first time since 2010.<\/p>\n

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