Over 30 Hockey League

World Premiere 

In the 80’s there was nothing like waiting for the World Premiere Videos on MTV…, waiting for the new videos to drop…, a young Jim Barber eagerly awaiting the highly anticipated debut for Van Halen’s 1984 Jump video…, or if you were Colleen O’Connell it was waiting for Madonna and her next controversial video…, or perhaps Donny Maccini watching MTV pants-less waiting for the next “Men at Work” hit.

Now in 2025 we have another World Premiere Video for the Over-30 Hockey League thanks to Markanthony Rodriguez and Elizabeth Goodwin who collaborated on a school project to bring you a two-part documentary about the league.

This is the official school project 10-minute version…, and the plan is that there will be an extended directors cut to premiere later in the season with more game footage and interviews.

Until then… grab some popcorn and enjoy

Dirty Dozen

There are just 12-spots left to purchase on January’s “Jokers Wild” board.  Some Real Estate Developers swooped in and bought up entire neighborhoods of playing cards.

There are just 12-left… so see Tony, Naz or Bill for your chance to win $200 before they sell out (and they will!).

Pair of #21’s

George Medeiros #21 opened the scoring with an acrobatic goal…, as he stumbled his way onto the scoring sheet.  George has always been synonymous with the Energizer Bunny or a summer mosquito that just won’t stop buzzing around until he bites you (or you whack him). 

The smallest guy on the rink is one of the biggest pains in the ass for his opponents.  His tenacity showed last week when he failed to give up on a stumbling play and somehow ended up sneaking one past Dale McIssac to make it 1-0

Not to be outdone and (also) wearing #21 was Rob Sheridan whose road to recovery is always a little more comforting, when you show these kids who used to be one of the best players in the world.  Rob was seen tucking a little sniper shot up in the top corner while wearing the defense like a cheap suit that was hanging all over him. 

Let’s check on Rob’s “RPM” Chart.., unfortunately when you have the skill set of Rob Sheridan, the hockey mind of Lee Nogler and the physical limitations of Donny Maccini, it’s going to take awhile to get the needle into the green.

Chugging Along

The Azores Express is chugging along down the tracks with a 2-0 start to the season.  The 2024 Winter Season Runner-up’s are coming together as a team (and) winning is the secret to a happy team… and what makes a happy team “happy?”…. Scoring!

They spent last fall bitching about scoring and are one of the teams that has received no help from the league.  So, what has changed to make them a finalist and now an undefeated happy team?  Scoring!!…, Gino Tammaro is doing what he’s projected to do, be a top scorer in the league.

Jake Deehan who earned the nickname “PJ” (Playoff Jake) is now 2-0 and working on a new “PJ” nickname “Perfect Jake” if he can win 13 more games.  But if you’re thinking about putting Jake’s perfection run in your DraftKings parlay (Don’t!!), just use him long enough to get a cash offer (and take it).  Like Jason Carrien should have done before last week’s Minnesota Viking’s game.

MVP Candidate

Filling the VOID

No Dave Norton, No Jon Brown, No Mark Stickney… No problem, just move Mike Naczas up front to fill all three of those voids. 

What voids did the ALD fill? 

All (3) of them… Dave, Jon and Mark all had no-points and didn’t play…, and Mike who did play had the same point production as those three combined.  Void-Filled!

Season MVP (Projection)

If we learned anything from last season’s winter playoffs, we learned that you could play (1) good shift, score two flukey goals and win the 2024 Winter Season Playoff MVP.

So, if we apply those same calculations and standards…, then congratulations to Paul White on scoring 2-goals on just your second game back, you are now an official nominee for the 2025 Spring Season MVP. 

It’s nice to see another legend of the league and Women’s Team USA (Gold Medal) winning Coach being recognized as the AARP winner.  Congratulations Paul, you doubled your teammates Mike Naczas 2024 Winter Season goal production in just one game.

Power of 2

Chris Torres is picking up right where he left off… at the top of the defensemen leader board.  The fastest defenseman in the league has 2-goals and 2-assists in only 2-games and could become he 2^nd player to win back-to-back MVD awards, but with real scoring numbers.

The last person to win back-to-back MVD awards was Paul Firicano with a less than impressive 1g-5a season and was 12^th on the depth chart (when he won his second consecutive award)…, but go look who was at the top of the leaderboard that year…, but somehow Paul won his 2^nd in-a-row.  Maybe he had some inside help from someone very well connected in the league.

But this year…, Chris, just like our advice to Gino Tammaro…, you keep scoring and gathering assists and make a case to be the second defenseman to “legitimately” win back-to-back awards.

Year of the Chan

Phoenix Rising Garvin Chan had the #17 combo plate (3-goals) with a side of Nick Romano and Jason Carrien (2-assists each).  Garvin was the offense for his team last week, after they failed to score a single goal the week prior.

Last season it was the “Year of the Chin”…. Could 2025 be the “Year of the Chan”

It could be… if you don’t continue to do this move and miss a wide open net;

Welcome Back

Welcome back Jason Carrien…, or should we say “Welcome back Jason Carrien’s Game” as your team was nervous with the Dave Wilson replacement on defense…, who on earth would they get to replace you?  Perhaps a call to Ed Nigro and beg him to unretire.

The “unofficial” Players Union Rep proved that Phoenix Rising is a better team with him in the line-up as he posted 2-assists to start his journey to the top of the defenseman leaderboard.  Paul White should be easy pickings to leapfrog this week…, but Ray Dow might be a little more challenging…, lets see if you can get your photo up there after this week’s games.

Oh, and Jay, there are only 13-regular season games left to play with two living legends…, we suggest you make the most of it.  One of them will be gone for good after this season.

New Nickname

After watching the Over-30 Promotional Video…, were surprised that Nick Romano still manages to score goals and assists.  Nicky who was once a “Shoot first – Aim after” goal scorer and never met a shot he didn’t like.

Now like all the other senior veterans of the league…, they are just happy to still be playing and use Dan Broderick as the measuring stick.  Dan has always been known as “The Oldman” and now Nick has earned himself a senior nickname too… “Hopalong” Cassidy Romano".

New Records

With Matty Iannello on track to call it a career in April…, every new goal, assist and point is a new league “All-Time Record”.

Last week Matty broke his previous record of 847-assists and 1410-points with an assist on Garvin Chan’s 3rd goal.  Congratulations on your new records 848-assists and 1411-points.

Because of the leagues budget…, there will be no record-breaking ceremonial balls given out, we’ll gather those in Weeks #13, #14 & #15 when we get closer to the last game.

Milan to Minsk

Dave Giusti is probably the most dedicated player in the league…, how can we prove it?

Last week Dave was off visiting the Italians holy land (Italy) and planned his vacation around his Saturday games.  He left for Italy last week with a 5-2 loss and we’ll see what today brings…, will he be rejuvenated and “blessed” enough for a win, or will it be a jet lag loss?

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