WEEKLY UPDATE

Once again the numbers looked bleak at the start of our skate but the benches filled up & a fast paced game ensued. Tree returned to form, slipped a little then finished up with several ten bell saves down the stretch, but in the end the Darkies came out on top.

 Springfield's ambassador to Mexico found the back of the net early for the Whites only to see the Dark answer quickly. Shooter may not have his skating legs back yet but his shot has returned as he opened the scoring for the Dark. The Springfield High Hockey Alumni were well represented as we had quality players from two different centuries join us. Mayor Sweeney & Tree reminisced about the early days when they starred for the Cougars shorty after the discovery of ice while Ambassador Sheilds, P.Wiessy & Popgun Donohue added to their youtube highlight reels. Crabby, 5, Chubby & Lil' 6 along with all these guys all played for one of the Central Leagues top programs that has become a pipeline to the TNHL.

At this point of the season most guys are playing with some type of injury, Daddy Pat has been playing well on a bad knee turning in one solid game after another, Quiet Brian took a shot off the foot last week, limped in late & like Pat was a key part of the win. That brings us to Johnny Longpants who may be suffering with a case of amnesia, Johnny remembered the game along with his gear & he even managed to remember the rink but he forgot the beer. I was told by Johnny's Angels not to mention it again...understood ladies.

 Hockey Dave made a generous offer, as we sat beerless in the locker room, to grab a case of Coor's Light from his garage but the boys decided to stop a Nick's instead.

Romo & Crafty played their typical game but were far less effective in the offensive zone, they were in the right position ready to do something with the puck they simply played to many shifts with the Constipation Kid. CK continues to try to do it all himself despite all the talent around him. So much so that after he had the wind knocked out of him I swore he would carry himself out on a stretcher.

Fricker & Chuck enjoyed the quickness of the game as it fits their style well, the trouble was they had to deal with Chickie & Murph two veterans that would cramp any style.

The Commish missed again this week due to a nagging skate issue, seems Frank has not been able to make the repair to the troubled blade, oddly enough he has found a use for his good skate while he awaits the return of his glass slipper

Looks like Rusty has revolutionized deer dick production in his free time on Tuesday nights.

And Crabby has been passing the time playing charades.

Till next week