Reaching into the ‘Sin Bin’ Mailbag

My editor hasn’t given me enough space to post all of these letters, so I’ve selected a few to amuse our readers.

            Sin Bin,

I see we have a slightly slanted view of what exactly happened on the ice.  While I do appreciate both our affections for the referee's, the "dogs" weren't innocent the entire game.  When you're doing a recap (which by the way - do you have a job?), you should look at yourselves and your actions on the ice as well. 

By the way, when someone is shaking hands at the end of the game, let's try not to hit the player in the line, and then try and act like you did nothing wrong.  And I can only assume it's the Karim brothers, but don't stand us up like you're going to start coming after our families. It's a fucking game, let it go buddy.  And Sammy, watch the cheap shots.

#88's a good player and all, but he's your only player offensively.  It all starts with him.  He's the quarterback, that's why he probably played 43 out of the 45 minutes.

Dear ????:

Yes I agree. You do have a very slanted view. While we here at the ‘Sin Bin’ appreciate your input and the fact that you’re a loyal reader to our website, I must clarify several items: The ‘Bulldogs’ aren’t angels on the ice, but if we are forced into a situation where we have to play down to our opponent’s level, (which was the case in this game) we aren’t backing down.

To accuse the Karim brothers of throwing cheap shots is hypocritical and pure horse manure. Only one incident involving a Karim took place and the fact that two ‘Penguins’ hit Sam Karim after his penalty in clear view of everyone, including the obviously near-sighted officials, shows exactly the kind of character the ‘Penguins’ have. NONE!

#88 Jason Darfler played 31 out of a total of 45 minutes (we keep score as well as photograph and videotape these games). The reason Darfler played so many minutes is because we only had three defensemen for this game. The other two defensemen also played a good majority of minutes, 30 & 28 respectively.

And finally, to answer your question…..Yes we do have jobs, and very good ones at that. We feature stockbrokers, traders, executives, college students, warehouse managers, a bartender and a fireman. Thank you for your concern. You should sleep better at night knowing that we don’t contribute to the unemployment problem in this country.

-SIN BIN

Hey Alex,

I was triple-deked? Try screened. There was no triple-deke. And the "dumbfounded" goalie made a big save on a breakaway, before your player went around the net to put it in on the wrap-around before the "dumbfounded goalie could get up and back to the other side. It was a nice play, but I was not dumbfounded.

Oz

Dear OZ:

You played a good game and made some incredible stops. However, as embarrassing as it was, you were fooled and your reflexes were slow to react on the triple deke. The wraparound goal was also impressive leaving you dumbfounded. In case you aren’t familiar with the definition of the word ‘dumbfound’, I have included the Webster’s dictionary entry for you. You will see that it applies to the context.

dumb·found /"d&m-'faund, 'd&m-"/to confuse briefly and usually with astonishment.

P.S. Love your grammar skills.

-SIN BIN

Alex,

I may know you have a disclaimer, but as you know, not everyone reads disclaimers. If I remember correctly, it was you that put your shoulder into our player during the handshake to start that whole thing at the end.

Calling an entire team sore losers is also not in good fun. It always nice to make blanket statements like that. (Sarcasm )And making comments about the sexual preferences of a ref is also not good fun. What does that have to do with his ability to ref?

Andy

Andy:

As far as disclaimers go, they are designed to protect us legally. If some one doesn’t read it, we can’t force them to, nor can they claim ignorance (which it sounds like you are doing very well)  in a court of law.

If the shoe fits… The article described your squad as sore losers because of your sour grapes attitude and your unethical antics in the last six minutes of the game. There are some classy individuals on your team, but the three or four clowns who can’t seem to conduct themselves in an orderly matter give your team a black eye.

Your memory resembles that of an Alzheimer’s patient if your only recollection of the game ending scuffle was allegedly provoked by Alex or any other ‘Bulldog’. There is no point in denying your teammates actions since the proof is in the pudding. We will happily provide you with the game tape for your viewing pleasure at $19.95 + tax and shipping.

You are correct, insulting ones sexual preference is not fun. Everyone is entitled to live their life as they please. However, the referee’s obvious sexual advances towards a member of the ‘Bulldogs’ from start to finish, seemed to have distracted his attention to officiating the game. Had he paid more attention to the action, rather than trying spark conversation, pay compliments during the action, he would have probably called a better game.

It would be no different if a heterosexual male referee spends his time flirting with a female player during the game. If he focuses his attention on her, then he won’t be able to call the game at hand. If you find this portion of the recap upsetting, we will consider removing it.

-SIN BIN

It’s going to be a great season and a great rivalry for these two clubs, so stay tuned fans.