Over 30 Hockey League

Someone’s wife says “Shut It down”

Shooting Stars received some bad news 2-weeks ago… after making a triumphant return to the Over-30 League after heart surgery and scoring the first goal of the game.  Sergio Costa was ordered by Mrs. Costa to “Shut it down.”  Apparently their health insurance no longer covers Sergio playing contract and apparently Disney has some interest in Sergio’s story of an Over-30 Hockey player returning after heart surgery… It’s tentatively being called "Pink Balls" – the Sergio Costa story

Knock, Knock… Joke’s on Ray

 You know that moment when you enjoy the perfect prank on someone?  Resident “Most Decorated Over-30 Player to ever play in the league” Matty Iannello does.  Two weeks ago Matt was seen getting dressed and looked ready to go during the pre-game warm-ups.  Teammate Ray Nickerson did all he could to contain his joy at the sight of “The Great One” returning to dish him some passes.  Giddy as a Girl Scout who just sold Billy Gardynski Sr a trailer load of cookies… Ray was all excited during warm-ups.

Ray was grinning from ear to ear as Matty entered the faceoff circle to take the draw… But, before the ball was dropped Matty was seemingly making a line change.  Ray quickly followed his Captain thinking “Good call let’s start the B-Line.”  Then like a reality punch to the face Matty told Ray he’s not ready to return.  Cue Ashton Kutcher… Ray Nickerson you just got IANNELLOED. What do you have to say about Matt’s joke?  “Aww what the F#@&... You can stick the Teriyaki request up your ass next time” ~Ray

Someone got a ticket for Unsportsmanlike

You know that moment when you get pulled over and you get a citation from a State Trooper and you think… This is Bullshit, I wasn’t doing anything wrong.  Welcome to the World of Over-30 Referring Brian Roderick who was recently cited for Unsportsmanlike. 

Refusing to pay the fine and serve the 1-minute penalty in the box.., Brian decided to sign the checkbox on the back of the game sheet and mail in his appeal to the League Director thus forcing one of his teammates served his penalty for him.

You (fix) some, you win some…

 Assistant League Director Mike Nacaz playing in back-to-back to game we had to witness Naz on Defense for Cuckoo’s and Mike Nacaz is no Joe Shannon (Not even close).  We had to watch as you conspired with the actual League Director Bill Abcunas to throw the game and let Golden Oldies win their 2^nd game of the season thus keeping their playoff hopes alive.  Shame on you two.

Then we had to witness Naz stop Shooting Stars John Desmond in what was a seemingly simple tap in (wide open net) goal… but Dez just didn’t put enough on to slam home a goal.  Naz is leading all defensemen in “Goalie Crease Saves” and could possibly have a 0.00 GAA (but this stat is unconfirmed at time of publication)

Now it’s time for Dave Letterman’s Top 10

“Lighten Up Francis” Over-30 Hockey League Players

#1 Ray Nickerson - Not one to hide his emotions or feelings.  Ray will critique and hurl insults about your game play right on the deck (even with you standing next to him).

 #2 Steve Oppedisano - Stumbling and never smiling … Steve can often be seen giving his team’s captain or the league director an ear full of advice.

 #3 Jon Pickard - Call it a completive edge, a drive to win… An inspirational teammate, but you can’t be a Referee and a Player in the same game (Pic one)

 #4 Bill Abcunas - Mr. “Way too serious”, he can often be seen on the dek ignoring his adoring heckling fans and taking stupid “goon-like” penalties.  Lighten up, you only have a few years left to play.

 #5 Mike Caso - Once a power forward Mike’s “Al Bundy’s 4-touchdowns in a game moment” came in the Winter 2007 season when he tied Jim Barber with 13-Goals to lead the league in goals that season.  Now he’s becoming that old lady on the block who complains about the kids in the neighborhood when the ball goes in her yard.

 #6 Bill Gardynski Jr - A chip off the old block

 #7 Bill Gardynski Sr - Never meet a goal he didn’t like... and never met a defensemen that didn’t screen him.

 #8 Luigi Derenzes - Sometimes with the attitude of Glum from The Adventures of Gulliver (It will never work, well never make it)… we guess he’s referring to the post season.

#9 Mauro Colucciello - Playing with his brother for too long… blind passes, behind the back mis-fire passes and just plain no pass at all have taken its toll playing with his brother John. 

 #10 Tony Medeiros - Mr. Shoot first then shoot some more… a very antagonistic player who plays every shift out to prove that he is the real Portuguese Power Player of the Over-30 league.  Lighten up and learn to have fun like fellow Gueses’ George Mereiros and Dominic DeFrancisco