Sunday, inside rink, 6:00 - Who is in?

Who is in for this week?  I need to book the rink by tomorrow so let me know.

Update: Rink is booked, 6:00 Sunday inside.

Hockey this Sunday? 5:30-7:30 Inside Rink

I have to know if we will have enough guys for hockey this Sunday, otherwise I am supposed to go to the Pats game.  Most people said last week that they can play, but I want to confirm.


In: John, Jared, Brendon, Nick, Andrew, Elliott, JB, Mike D, Billy T, Mike Melo (G), John P, Ron, Austin

Definitely, Irrevocably Out: Crybaby Brett

Maybe:

Haven't heard from: Rick (G), Reggie, Bradley, Jack (G), MVW, Joe, Cindy, Griff

Hockey this Sunday, 6:00 Inside Rink

Who is in?



In: Brendon, Andrew, Elliott, John, Nick, JB, Jared +2, Billy T, Mike D, Mello (G), John Peduto, Jack (G), Austin, MVW

Maybe: Devin Reid

Probable: Joe, Cindy, Griff

Out: Brett

Haven't heard from: Rick (G), Ron, Reggie, Bradley

Points

Quick Update: Let me know who is in this Sunday at 6:00.  I want to book the rink today if we have enough guys.

Obviously inspired by the Patriot's offensive explosion yesterday there were plenty of goals and plenty of points to go around last night.  On paper, the dark team looked to have an advantage which appeared solidified after winning the first game rather easily.  Yet, the White team came back to win the next three games, including the fourth game where they blew a 3-0 lead, fell behind 4-3, and then won 5-4.

When picking up the teams JB had the choice: first pick in straight one-for-one picking scenario, or second pick but choice of goalie.  JB chose the first pick and selected Jared.  After Nick was selected for the White team JB chose Joe to solidify his defense while Billy was chosen for the White team.  The remaining picks had Cindy, Andrew, and Brendon going to the White team with Mike D, Elliot, Brad, and Nathan Cuevas going to the dark.  On paper it looked as thought the dark team had the edge in players while the White team had an edge in net.  In Game 1 it did not play out that way with Mike letting in several soft goals and Rick making some nice saves.  As the night went on though the goaltending edge swung in favor of the White team.  That, plus improved play helped them win the final 3 games.

Notes:

• Brendon played very well from Game 2 on including some great passing from behind the net leading to a couple of goals.  However, two negatives of note: defensive play in Game 1 and failing two 3-on-1s in Game 4.  The only thing I will say about Game 1 is that if you find that you are not covering anyone when the other team has the ball, you probably blew your defensive assignment.  The thing is, blown coverage happens and I had a couple of them last night that lead to goals.  But, you have to acknowledge where the coverage broke down so that it does not continue happening.  As for the 3-on-1s there is nothing else to be said...overall though, I thought you played very well after Game 1.

• Joe looked in mid-season form with some head hunting slapshots and some knee slides.

• Cindy had one of the best shots of the night with her second goal: off the post and in, beating Rick to the glove side.

• JB and Jared continue to master hockey's version of the Hail Mary.  Brad actually had a beautiful transition pass leading to a Jared goal too...it's too bad that he played all of 3 minutes!

• Outside of some early turnovers in Game 1 and some lackadaisical play in Game 4 Billy and Nick did great on defense.  Huge factor in the White team's success.

• No one get too excited yet, but I plan to get all of the stats done this week...yeah, yeah - actions speak louder than words!