Note: Tony Medeiros is classified as a “Rookie” Defenseman and Mike Delorey as a “Rookie” forward because this is the first time they were drafted as those positional players.
Goalie Points: 2-points for a win.., 5-points for a shutout.., and -1 for a loss.
We know the Seasoned Veterans are going to run away with it.., but here’s what we’re watching; Can the The Rookies beat the Old Farts? Can the Young Guns beat the Seasoned Veterans? Can the Old Farts beat anyone?
We’ll keep you updated as we go… enjoy!
“Dr Dumass”
We didn’t even notice he was missing until last week.., it seems Pat Pirone was out for a few weeks nursing a hamstring injury.
The good news is; his Doctor; “Dr Dumass” checked his “interference” levels and those were normal. Then he checked his “Offensive Zone Penalty” levels and discovered they were actually at an elevated level.
The Doc said he was fit to serve his penalty.., but wants him to get a brain scan for the dumb penalties he is notorious for taking in the offensive zone and at the wrong times.
Stars Aligned?
Who’s picking these weekly “Top 3 Stars?” Last week Rich Pelletier was the #1 Star (which yes, he had a great game).., but “lil” George Medeiros had a hat trick including a regular goal (1-second short) of a Powerplay goal (probably a slow timekeeper error)… and then a short-handed empty net goal for the trick and he gets the #2 Star?
Todd Byson’s (loosing) hat trick over Jason Carrien’s (winning) hat trick for the #1 Star? Sure, Todd and his “never die” attitude scored a natural hat trick and the only 3-goals preventing a total and embarrassing blowout.., or was it the “Overrated” comments that deducted star points for Jay?
Then…Donny Maccini gets the ”Game Winning Goal” in Captain’s Mutiny first win of the season and doesn’t every get a mention?? Sorry Donny maybe you were the 4th Star.
High Stick?
Hey Angleo De Luca.., how about you keep your stick down when celebrating you shot off the crossbar. Celebrating is only for goals that cross the white line in its entirety.
But while we are highlighting your “non-call” high-sticking penalty.., we also want to pass along a compliment on your newly appointed Captaincy… 6-games into the season and you have the Goombah’s on top with a 4-1-1 record and looking like the team to beat.
To Pee or not to Pee
“Some days you’re the dog… Some days you’re the hydrant.”
Two weeks ago the Roadrunners were the dog when they beat up on the formerly undefeated Justice League 5-0.
Last week they were the hydrant with a bunch of Italian Greyhounds all standing in line waiting for the urinal to open. That could have easily been a 7-0 blowout if it wasn’t for Todd Bryson.
Policy Reminder
Steve Taddonio, yes you went from a Shutout the previous week to a 7-goal collapse.., just remember one thing (and ask your Captain Dominic DeFrancisco).., when you have a tantrum and smash a stick in frustration.., the Over-30 has a “Zero Tolerance” policy in place regarding that said action.
For those Rookies new to the league and to any future potential tantrum throwers.., let’s use Steve’s outburst as a Barack Obama “Teachable Moment” and remind everyone of the policy.
Zero Tolerance Policy
This is a reminder that the league has a “Zero Tolerance Policy” in effect. When you participate in the league you acknowledge that it’s your responsibility to be respectful of all players, referees, scorekeepers, administrative support individuals and the facilities.
You are responsible for your actions, stick, and emotions at all times. The following are (some) examples of actions that will not be tolerated and will lead to disciplinary action up to and including suspension along with possible expulsion from the league:
- Verbal abuse of referees, players, scorekeepers and league administrators
- Any physical contact with a referee, timer or administrator inside or outside the facility
- Throwing or slamming of sticks
- Defacing or damaging the facilities
- Any intent to injure occurrences
All incidents are reviewed by the League Director with input from the Board of Directors and all decisions are final. There is no appeals process.
Inflation
Poor Dominic DeFrancisco.., there goes another Vulcan hockey stick last week and surprisingly it wasn’t destroyed in frustration.., it was just another victim of their loss.
But let’s use Dominic loss as a “Let’s Go Brandon” economical lesson.
Vulcan CEO John Kelleher sold hundreds of sticks under the previous administration for $100.., and now under the current administration his costs of goods (including shipping) went up.
“FJB” claims we are only dealing with a 2% to 8% uptick in inflation. If that was the case then Dominic should be able to buy a new one for either $102 or $108… and not at the real inflation rate of 25% for $125. Its basic math.., so remember to vote (correctly) in November.
No Tears
Captain’s Mutiny Captain Matty Iannello has been called “Cry-annello” in the past.., but there’s one thing he has always expressed when faced with a shorthanded team.., and this is his “Play with what you have” mentality when it comes to missing players each week
However the League Director likes to use those short staffed teams to look at fill-in players and guys on the waiting list to see what they can bring to the league in both performance and character.
So don’t blame the Captains when a guy like Nick Johnson walks in to fill-in for a team. The League Director wanted to see if Nick lives up to the hype and he didn’t disappoint by scoring the first goal of the game for Captains Mutiny.
Win *
Discuss amongst yourselves.., Did Captain’s Mutiny get their first “Win” of the season or did they get their first “Win *” of the season last week against Vulcan’s Grip?
Last week probably one of the most elite defenseman in Hockeytown (Nick Johnson) filled in for Captain’s Mutiny and Dave Giusti doubled-up and filled in for MIA Goaltender Joe “Guido” Conary. Together their efforts help Captain’s Mutiny get into the “W” column in the standings.
We asked Captain Matty Iannello about the win and the “Fill-in” players and he said;
“It was nice playing with a defenseman that doesn’t ice it 5-9 times a game like another player in a previous season.., and it was even nicer not having to dig out of a 3-4-5 goal hole.., and if Donny could bury half of the passes I give him.., we’d be in 2nd place right now.”
But the real play(s) of the game came from Colleen O’Connell when she pointed out her Captains soft hands and passing skills on their powerless power play when the “The Great One” fumbled and passed it out of the offensive zone (then looked at his stick to see if it needed some additional bending).
Shortly after that mishap in the waning seconds of the game Colleen shut down one of the league’s premier defenseman Dave Costa who after pulling their goalie went down low to try and help his team get a game tying goal.., but Colleen keep him powerless as she battled him against the boards just seconds before the buzzer.
Lucky SOW
Sorry Rob Valley you got screwed out of an award last week.
The new “Lucky Save of the Week” award was won by Sean Roach off a shot that Doug Morand couldn’t bury... when we all know you had the “Save of the Week”
With Jim Barber drooling and his eyes bulging standing just 2-feet from an empty net goal for his potential 2nd goal of the season.., you quickly extinguished his glory with an over-the-top stick check preventing him from being able to bury the empty net goal.
Hey Sean.., maybe you let Rob scratch half the ticket and split the winnings.., which is typically $0 dollars anyway.
Speaking of players winning scratch ticket awards.., has anyone had a descent win yet?
Traffic Jam
It’s that time of the season.., and we’re back to pre-Covid traffic jams. Route 1 gets clogged up from events like the Topsfield Fair, Salem Hauntings and the inevitable Christmas Shopping.
Make sure you leave yourself plenty of time to get to hockeytown, stretch out, warmup, or take in a (pre-game) game. They are fun to watch and bantering is classic.
Last week it took Shawn Mulcahy and Colleen O’Connell 20-minutes to get from the “Ship logo” on their jersey all the “Hockeytown logo.”
And remember; “If you’re on time.., you’re late!” So leave yourself some extra time because we all know how much Ray Dow likes traffic..#TrafficSucks #Wheeeee #F’em
But if you do find yourself stuck on Route 1 or 128… here’s a little song to help you enjoy the crawl.
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