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GAME RECAP |
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BULLDOGS |
RAMS |
Date/Time |
Rink |
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2 |
4 |
11/28/2006
@ 009:15pm |
IIC, Romeoville, IL |
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November 30th,
2006-
The
‘Bulldogs’ came into Tuesday night’s game riding a two
game win streak. They walked into the locker room after
the game hanging their heads after dropping a winnable
game, 4-2 to the Rockdale ‘Rams’.
The
‘Bulldogs’ looked like a team half asleep. Their
lack of aggression cost them any kind of momentum.
“We played like we had a Thanksgiving bird poking
out of our asses” said Maher Karim. “I’ve never seen
us lack hustle or play so passively before.”
The
‘Dogs’ fell behind 1-0 early in the first, despite
the sloppy play of the ‘Rams’. The game appeared to
be a comedy of errors, like a black-and-white
keystone cops film. The Bulldogs breakout was weak
and their overall attack was inconsistent. Despite
having several power play opportunities, they failed
to threaten any kind of offensive assault.
The
game was more of the same in the second. The sloppy
play of both teams failed to yield any indication
that the six or seven fans in attendance were
actually watching a hockey game. It as turning into
a real yawner. Unfortunately with less than fifty
seconds left in the second, the ‘Dogs’ let down
their guard by allowing the ‘Rams’ to score twice.
What was a close match just moments before, had them
falling into a deep hole.
“I
figured I was done for the period” said Mike
Mancuso. “I went to the locker room to take a leak,
and when I came back we were losing 3-0.” Needless
to say, the superstitious Mancuso will no longer be
running to the little boy’s room until after the
game has ended.
The
‘Dogs’ finally got on the board when rookie Joe
Koehler’s goal early in the third period got them
close. Although he would score again late in the
game, it was too little, too late.
“Pretty sad that we lost to a team that is 3-5” said
Alex Martinez. “We need to work on a lot of things
that I could go on forever discussing. The biggest
thing we lack is communication. I guess its best to
say that is important to communicate during the
games, on the ice and bench. It kills me that no one
is on the same page. I blame that on the fact that
we don’t practice like we used to. That will change
soon.”
At
7-3-0, the ‘Bulldogs are still in the playoff hunt.
However, if they lose games they should be winning,
they’ll begin golfing early in April.
The Good:
-
Feeney: The ’Dogs’ welcomed back their newly
married teammate, who returned after a three game
absence, while enjoying his honeymoon in Jamaica.
The Bad:
- Feeney:
Unfortunately, the Jamaican Rasta-plant he so
thoroughly enjoyed on the honeymoon, made him
forget how to use a hockey stick (“what’s a hockey
stick, mon?”). He looked rustier than a ninety
year old hooker
The Ugly:
-
Joey “Poor Boy Steak” Van Grimbergen- Joey lost
$500 in a locker room bet that
Idaho wasn’t even close to bordering the state
of
Nevada. Unfortunately, that $500 was the cash
he saved for the LaBatt Blue Tournament in Las
Vegas. Needless to say, his roster spot for the
tourney is now open.
