Yes, we are all reeling from the loss to Red, a team we trounced earlier in the season. Sure, the team had their chances and it was just a one goal game. Another case of woulda coulda shoulda. By the way, what was with all those penalties? Were the refs paid off by Red?! Ten minutes of penalties or just about an entire period. Must be that new coach. Trying to make our sweet boys into a bunch of thugs eh?
Video Outtakes
Nick Moorman on the Injured Reserve
Nick is reported to have some blood chemistry problems that required a transfusion. Coach Brian explains that Nick most likely will not return. This is a blow to the team as Nick was able to contribute in scoring and assists while managing to stay out of the penalty box. He will be missed and our thoughts and prayers will be with him.
Ryan Escapes with a Bruise
Ryan Nafziger had to be carried off the ice and out of the building after the game. What looked like a broken leg or torn medial collateral ligament turned out to be a bad bruise. Ryan took time off from practice to recover and hopes to be available come tournament time.
Tournament Looms Large
First Game Epic Blue Fri. 9:30pm
Bantam Black gets the late game. Perhaps the team needs a volunteer to arrive early to pay off the refs? If this tournament is like those in the past seasons then expect the players to have a hoot of a time and lots of hockey. Parents and fans should remember to stop by the hospitality table for free snacks and beverages. This year Pat Gembarowski splurged on the Snickers brand energy bars. Mmmmmmm!
Game Stats
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From this reporters point of view it appeared the Cheyenne team had grown up and changed schools while your Bantam Black was set back a grade. “Are they ever going to wake up” was heard over and over from the concerned parents of these kids. Cheyenne played a physical brand of hockey; taking four penalties and still beating Black by five goals! The usual suspects were absent in scoring as Ryan Nafziger, Zac Alexander and Ryan Christopolis earned no points in this game. Ryan was moved to defense to replace Jarrett Nafziger. Cheyenne capitalized on Ryans lack of experience at the position with three break-away goals. Coach Brian confessed he counted six break away runs where Black’s defense let the Cheyenne players get behind them. Black fought back with goals from Tyler Falk, Crockett Harper and even goalie Tim George earned an assist (he was skating out of course). The Nic and Nick duo each cooled a couple minutes in the sin bin. Nick C. for interference and Nic M for roughing. Way to go boys! As coach Brian says; “You can’t win them all”.
Currently we have the following players signed up for the Arvada In-House Tourney: Zac, Preston, Quinton, JD, Colton & Austin. Only need five more. Transportation concerns? Think carpool, the preferred method. Questions? Call me, send an email, text message or fax!Arvada One goes down (again) to the Grizzlies. In a high scoring fast paced crowd pleaser. Maribeth captured a bunch of great photos so be sure to peruse the gallery. Notables include Mark Travers who took huge strides to improving his play. Preston use new skating skills to his and the teams benefit; success! Max Wagoner discovered the joys of defense. Austin, the quite riot; secrets out.
This game was more of a score fest. Our guys got exhausted from setting up and scoring goals. Leading the way was the prolific scorer and consummate puck hog Ryan Nafziger. Ryan finished with four points, a hat trick with one assist. He was closely followed by Crockett Harper who had three goals but no assists. OK, so Ryan had one assist. I guess he isn’t a total ‘puck hog’; so I take that back. Other contributers included Max Alexander with a goal, Quinn McConnellogue with a goal, Tyler Falk with a goal, Jason Chipp with an assist, Nick Collins with two assists. Finally, leading the way in the assists category was Zac Alexander with three. This was Zac’s first go at playing center and it showed. He was skating all over the place at Zac speed. Zac speed is pretty good at this level. Zac complained he needed more shifts; like you get when you play defense. I expect Zac will do what he can to get back to D.Max, Jason, Nick C. and Quinn were able to erase their goose eggs and get on the boards (as in scoring) in this game. There was no shortage of smiling faces, high fives and hugs as the goals just kept on coming.
