by Nick
We got back in the win column last night with a win over team Sullivan. This is the team that we played the first game after we got promoted to the upper division last season. They hadn't lost in a year and a half to that point and we beat them 4-0. So needless to say they've gotten up for games against us since then.
I was in goal again, and I really felt the benefits of playing consistently. Just stronger, more comfortable going down and moving around, angles solid, positioning and square to the puck without thinking about it...good stuff.
That said, I let in four goals. But we did get the win.
There was some more nastiness, but really it was with just one guy on their team.
We seem to be getting into it with every team in the division...maybe it's us!
Anyway, it was nice to get a win.
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Game 11
by Nick
*Sigh*
We started the 3rd rotation through the schedule, which means we played Bronk. We've developed a nasty little rivalry with this team, other than the fact that we can't beat them. We were short-benched again, but were right there until the end when they got an empty netter to seal the deal.
I was in goal for the second straight week and played better, but just needed one more save. One goal in particular bugs me (too deep in the net). Their third (and, ultimately, game-winning) goal was frustrating. It was a shot from the point (by their best player) that was spinning end-over-end and dipped on me. It hit the bottom of my glove and went in.
*Sigh*
We started the 3rd rotation through the schedule, which means we played Bronk. We've developed a nasty little rivalry with this team, other than the fact that we can't beat them. We were short-benched again, but were right there until the end when they got an empty netter to seal the deal.
I was in goal for the second straight week and played better, but just needed one more save. One goal in particular bugs me (too deep in the net). Their third (and, ultimately, game-winning) goal was frustrating. It was a shot from the point (by their best player) that was spinning end-over-end and dipped on me. It hit the bottom of my glove and went in.
Saturday, November 17, 2012
Purple For A Purpose
By Nick
Yes, I did wear some purple yesterday. No, it wasn't to support the Vikings.
Yes, I did wear some purple yesterday. No, it wasn't to support the Vikings.
Pancan.org
by NiNY
By the way, I've decided that I am going to donate the money I pledge/raise to pancan.org.
They seem to be the most visible and active pancreatic cancer awareness, research supporting and fundraising organization I can find.
So, check them out, and if they make you feel inspired, please consider a pledge like mine, or a direct donation.
I'll send the next five people who make a pledge like mine a purple pancreatic cancer pancan.org wristband.
Thanks!
By the way, I've decided that I am going to donate the money I pledge/raise to pancan.org.
They seem to be the most visible and active pancreatic cancer awareness, research supporting and fundraising organization I can find.
So, check them out, and if they make you feel inspired, please consider a pledge like mine, or a direct donation.
I'll send the next five people who make a pledge like mine a purple pancreatic cancer pancan.org wristband.
Thanks!
Game 10
by Nick
Tough game. We lost 6-4, with an empty net goal against. I was in goal, and had at least one goal where I made a mistake that led directly to the goal.
The guys played well in front of me, but we only had 3 defensemen, and they just got gassed - what can you do?
Anyway, I'm back in the cage the next two Mondays in a row, so hopefully I can get into a groove.
Tough game. We lost 6-4, with an empty net goal against. I was in goal, and had at least one goal where I made a mistake that led directly to the goal.
The guys played well in front of me, but we only had 3 defensemen, and they just got gassed - what can you do?
Anyway, I'm back in the cage the next two Mondays in a row, so hopefully I can get into a groove.
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Game 9
by Nick
Second game this season against our arch rivals Walker. We won, I think the final score was 6-2. I say I think because I didn't see the final 6 minutes of the game. My line (the checking line last night - we had a full bench, three lines of forwards, and so I get relegated to my proper station which is playing in a checking role) had been having a very good shift, actually cycling the puck deep in Walker's zone, even creating what might be called a couple chances if one is inclined to use a loose definition of the word "chance". So I was in the slot and our defenseman had the puck on the right corner, I was getting in position to screen the goalie and I got hit on the back of the head, then the next thing I knew I was lying on the ice.
After piecing it together, we think their defenseman hit me in the back of my head, then I went down and hit my face mask on the ice. I don't have a Pierre-Marc Bouchard, but I do have a headache (still). No big deal. The guy got a penalty, their captain came into our room after the game to apologize. It was just too bad because we were playing our best shift of the game.
Anyway, we won, it was a fun game, and now I think we're 2-0 against Walker this season - which makes you wonder why we still consider them a rival. Maybe it's because they do stupid shit like hitting guys in the back of the head?
Second game this season against our arch rivals Walker. We won, I think the final score was 6-2. I say I think because I didn't see the final 6 minutes of the game. My line (the checking line last night - we had a full bench, three lines of forwards, and so I get relegated to my proper station which is playing in a checking role) had been having a very good shift, actually cycling the puck deep in Walker's zone, even creating what might be called a couple chances if one is inclined to use a loose definition of the word "chance". So I was in the slot and our defenseman had the puck on the right corner, I was getting in position to screen the goalie and I got hit on the back of the head, then the next thing I knew I was lying on the ice.
After piecing it together, we think their defenseman hit me in the back of my head, then I went down and hit my face mask on the ice. I don't have a Pierre-Marc Bouchard, but I do have a headache (still). No big deal. The guy got a penalty, their captain came into our room after the game to apologize. It was just too bad because we were playing our best shift of the game.
Anyway, we won, it was a fun game, and now I think we're 2-0 against Walker this season - which makes you wonder why we still consider them a rival. Maybe it's because they do stupid shit like hitting guys in the back of the head?
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Gms 7 & 8
by Nick
We've now suffered a couple losses in a row.
Game six we iced 8 skaters (normal attrition and two guys suspended from the Bronk game) and we were actually winning 4-2 in the 3rd before our legs died. The other team, as luck would have it, had about 20 guys on the bench.
Game seven I was back in goal, and we just didn't have it. Unlucky goals, clearing attempts that took a bad bounce and ended up with a 3-on-0 coming back at me, guys picking corners they had no business picking...ugly.
We've been struggling to get a full bench to games. We picked up EJ, who has played for us before, and he's a great player. That will help.
We've now suffered a couple losses in a row.
Game six we iced 8 skaters (normal attrition and two guys suspended from the Bronk game) and we were actually winning 4-2 in the 3rd before our legs died. The other team, as luck would have it, had about 20 guys on the bench.
Game seven I was back in goal, and we just didn't have it. Unlucky goals, clearing attempts that took a bad bounce and ended up with a 3-on-0 coming back at me, guys picking corners they had no business picking...ugly.
We've been struggling to get a full bench to games. We picked up EJ, who has played for us before, and he's a great player. That will help.
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