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Excellent games last night everyone. For those not there the Dark Team (comprised mostly of the A-Team) won 2 out of 3 against the White Team (with mostly B-Teamers).

Game 1 was tied at 2 when Brett stole an errant clearing pass and wristed one past Darrin. Clutch goal. Dark team holds on for the victory 3-2.

Game 2 ended in a tie and when to a shootout. Steve was torched by Scotty and Mark S while Darrin turned back attempts from Mike W and Brett. White Team win.

Brett leaves to see Pink Floyd, and a goalie switch despite an excellent night from Steve in games 1 & 2 to start Game 3. Dark team jumps out to a quick 3-0 lead, only to watch the White team get two of those goals right back. Despite extending the lead to 4-2, the White team battles back to tie it. Just when it looked like we were going to another shootout, an offensive zone steal with under 10 seconds left lead to a quick give an go between John and Joe with the winning goal being scored 3 seconds before the buzzer. The most dramatic Saugus game we've had.

Random thoughts:

1. Outstanding efforts by everyone. Excellent goaltending for both teams. On the White team Scotty and JB were very good as expected, but solid games from Mike D, Bobcat, and Brad. Chris, you were late so you get no mention! Mark continues to show a very good scoring touch (look where he ranks in the stats when Nick posts them...a great start to the year). The Dark team really stepped it up when Brett had to leave. Brendon aside from a couple of gaffes (and overextended shifts where you should have subbed) you played much better defensively. Lenny did a very good job keeping the ball in at the point, and I thought Joe played excellent for his first time this year. Nick & Mike did a pretty good job containing Scotty too.

2. In addition to some nice offensive plays, loved the effort from Billy going up against Scotty. Usually only Griff can annoy Scotty that much!

3. 5-4 lead in games for the Dark Team. Overall, the Dark team has a 27-25 lead in goals scored. Very, very close.

4. I've liked the timed games. From a scoring standpoint we probably have to adjust expectations though. It used to be if you scored 5 goals it was a pretty decent night. Now, it seems like 5 goals will be the exception, not the rule. PPGs have taken a big hit across the board (by at least a whole ppg in many cases). It doesn't mean timed games are bad. We just had to adjust expectations. If you only get 3 points on the night, you might not feel great about it if you're used to more in years past. Yet now, that probably puts you among the leaders for that night.

YouTube - Hamilton Bulldogs VS Binghamton Senators ... Kaspars Daugavins shootout goal

YouTube - Hamilton Bulldogs VS Binghamton Senators ... Kaspars Daugavins shootout goal

Dear Slim

Why is it that the team that has been voted by the people to be better, insist on taking our player? Actually, let me rephrase that. Why is it that the B-team, a team that wont stop scratching it's own back, a team that spends countless hours trying to prove its worth, continue to only want to take on it's better counterpart if they split it up? How can the B-team continue to jazz up their "skill" if they are only scratching out wins because of a stolen "good"? You claim to have the better team, but you have yet to put that on the line. And until you put not only your team, but yourself, as a captain, on the line, you always be the second fiddle team...no matter what you say or do. End the cop out. End the game...let's see what you are really made of. Put up or shut up.

Game 1: B Team plus Ron beats most of the A Team.

Game 2: B Team plus a no name goalie pound John "Im over the hill" Riley and some of the A team 7-3.

Game 3: B team fails at their attempt at a cheap sweep. Final score? Up for debate.

Yeah, I'll be honest, I didnt have a lot in me this week. Oh well. This is a break in. Those 800 word posts will be back.

Stats are coming soon boys.

Sunday at 5...A vs B

So for this Sunday, the rivalry begins...Goalies are Darrin and Steve.

Team A: John, Brett, Nick, Mike W
Team B: Jon, Griff, Mike D, Mark S

Pool: Chris, Brad, Billy T (doubtful), Brendon, Lenny, Steve P

B Team gets first pick and choice of goalie. I will update the pool of players based on who is coming this week once I hear from each person. Still waiting to hear from Steve P, Lenny, Reggie, Dale, Matt S, etc.

I have to check if I still have my stop watch. Jon, did you or Brett have it last? I don't remember if anyone gave it to me or not.

Finally, it looks like next week will be the first week for the Fantasy stats.

Haverhill Cup Roster Update and official rules

I'll be posting the roster update once I hear back from Ron today, so expect it sometime tomorrow.

This where I'll also be posting the rules. Since Jared didn't get swept away by Hurricane Earl he will be able to apply these rules fairly and without controversy...except for Brett's team.

Feel free to post questions about any of the rules if they are unclear.

1. Game play will be 3 on 3. Games are 2 ten-minute periods.

2. No icing or offsides.

3. Tie-ups by the goalie outside the crease result in offensive team taking possesion from the corner. Tie-ups inside the crease go to the defensive team.

4. Any infractions: ie tripping, checking, etc result in a penalty shot.

5. Games ending in a tie result in a 3 attempt shootout (with 3 different shooters). If the game is still tied it's a one-for-one attempt with any shooter until there's a winner.

6. Each player must bring a dark and white shirt. Home team decides what color to wear.

7. Each team will play each other. Playoff seedings are 1 vs 4, 2 vs 3. Third place game is played for the losing teams, followed by the championship game.

8. Rosters will include 3 players, 1 sub, 1 goalie.

9. Providing there's enough video footage (Brett and Brendon clear your cameras), each game will be filmed, with copies available.

10. Stats will be kept, although will not count towards Saugus.