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Bulldogs Stung by Scorpions |
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GAME RECAP |
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BULLDOGS |
SCORPIONS |
Date/Time |
Rink |
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1 |
7 |
11/19/2007 |
Addison Ice Arena |
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November 19th,
2007-
Hoping to turn around a dismal season, the ‘Bulldogs’
bulked up their roster by adding four more players, but
it didn’t help as they were easily beaten by the
“Scorpions’, a team with only six skaters, 7-1.
The ‘Scorpions’ came out as the more aggressive team in
the first period, by controlling the puck and attacking
the net. They jumped to an early 2-0 lead, as the ‘Dogs’
looked like a team struggling to keep pace. They did,
however, close to within one when Joey F.V. skated past
several defenders to slip one past the ‘Scorpions’
goalie.
Trailing 2-1, midway through the second period, the
‘Bulldog’ offense forgot how to skate, pass and shoot.
The defense made too many mistakes against a team that
made very few. The Scorpions scored two goals in a five
minute span to take a 4-1 advantage and the rout was on.
The ‘Bulldogs’ looked like a bush league team playing
against a squad of NHL All-Stars.
The ‘Scorpions’ added three more goals in the final
period to hand the ‘Bulldogs’ their fourth loss in
five games this season. “We
played like crap” said Alex Martinez. “There is no
back-checking, no communication on the ice and no
overall hustle from some of these bums. The long
shifts from the offensive players is killing us and
will be addressed. WE NEED PRACTICE!”
The
‘Dogs’ are in for a long season if they don’t turn
things around and work out their kinks in practice.
The
Good:
The
Bad:
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Passing:
The ‘Bulldogs’ fans have seen better passing by
Rex Grossman these days.
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Shooting:
The club takes too many ill advised, low
percentage shots, especially in three-on-one or
three-on two situations.
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Hustle:
Not from this squad?
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Heart:
This team has not had any since their last full
season at ASHL. It’s time for this group to work
out their issues (both personal and professional)
in practice. More importantly, each individual
player needs to dig deep within to find that
passion for winning.
The
Ugly:
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R. LeFebvre of the ‘Scorpions:
In a poor display of sportsmanship, LeFebvre
grabbed the cage of Ryne Gerstner and tried to
yank him down. After the refs ejected him from the
game, he skated over to the penalty box and
slipped, taking a nasty fall. Although he wasn’t
hurt, it must have been a bruise to his ego to
fall flat on his face (in front of the crowd and
both benches) like a clumsy, drag queen walking in
high heels for the first time.
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Bulldogs
Scorers |
Points |
Goals |
Assists |
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Joe Van Grimbergen |
1 |
1 |
0 |
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Rob Newburg |
1 |
0 |
1 |
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Penalties |
Minutes |
Notes |
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Justin Lucadello |
14:00 |
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Ryne Gerstner |
4:00 |
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Tony Feeney |
2:00 |
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