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kyle
Posted: Feb 1 2006, 03:45 PMFurther information will be available over the coming weeks, but as a teaser:
DIHL Autumn 2006, will be starting in March, Tuesday evenings, 8 teams. Outskate – Outshoot – Outplay!
Dates will be:
March ? 21, 28.
April ? 4, 11
May ? 2, 9, 16, 23, 30Further details and forms should be up on the site within a couple of weeks.
Ryan
Posted: Feb 19 2006, 06:14 PMMore info. about the 2006 autumn DIHL is now up on the website
http://www.geocities.com/dunedinicehockey/dihl.htmlRyan,
kyle
Posted: Feb 20 2006, 09:51 AM“once more into the breach, dear friends…”
Timmah
Posted: Feb 22 2006, 06:30 PMYAY! More of that ice fun we call hockey! w00t
kyle
Posted: Mar 6 2006, 05:55 PMWe’re still short a few people for the upcoming DIHL, so we’ve extended the registration to include next Sunday, 12 March. If people can’t make that, they should email dunedinicehockey@yahoo.com, and find some other way to register.
Pass the word, drag your friends in, old ice hockey players, get them to sign up. We’re going for a really big DIHL, so we need your help to get the numbers up.
Cheers,
kyle
Ryan
Posted: Mar 15 2006, 10:06 PMThe team rosters for the 2006 Autumn DIHL are now available for download from the website
http://www.geocities.com/dunedinicehockey
The schedule will be coming shortly.
Oh yeah, I don’t think “Team Ryan” will be called that permanently. I think it’s just a temporary name till the uniforms are sorted out.
kyle
Posted: Mar 16 2006, 10:17 AMNo! Team Ryan will be called the Ducks. An appropriate team for Ryan to join once he recovers from dislocating his shoulder! But a nice shade of burgandy apparently.
If you were a Star, you’ll be a Shark this time. This will avoid Stars and Bullfrogs colours clashing. You’ll be a lovely shade of Teal. Unless we’ve put you in a different team. In which case, you’ll be something different.
And if you were a Bear, you’ll be a Bull this time. Same colour though.
Beasts will still be beasts, in the dark blue, but some of them will probably be Dunedin Aces in disguise. Bullfrogs are pretty much still Bullfrogs. John McGlashan and Kings play in black and white respectively. SK8 remain, SK8.
Ryan
Posted: Mar 16 2006, 06:49 PMThe schedule for the 2006 Autumn DIHL is now available for download from the website:
http://www.geocities.com/dunedinicehock … dule06.pdf
cheers,
Ryan
Timmah
Posted: Mar 17 2006, 06:17 PMw00t. im on ryans team biggrin.gif
kyle
Posted: Mar 17 2006, 06:55 PMQUOTE (Timmah @ Mar 17 2006, 06:17 PM)
w00t. im on ryans team biggrin.gifyeah, sorry about that!
Ryan
Posted: Mar 17 2006, 09:08 PMQUOTE (kyle @ Mar 17 2006, 06:55 PM)
yeah, sorry about that!Cheeky bastard.
Fortunately for my team I can’t play at the moment though sad.gif
Ryan
Posted: Mar 21 2006, 10:30 AMWoohoo smile.gif My physiotherapist reckons I’ll be good for hockey in 2-3 weeks smile.gif smile.gif smile.gif
kyle
Posted: Mar 21 2006, 01:14 PMMy picks for tonight:
Bullfrogs over Bulls 6 – 3. Few new players in the Bulls, who took the tournament last year, so not clear how they’ll turn out, but I think Bulls will struggle this year without Damien. Bullfrogs looking very solid, with a whole line of good players. New DIHL player David Bulling to get a double, Sam Smith and Shane McDonald to also pick up a goal each. Rebecca Brassett standing in between the uprights for the Bullfrogs, with regular goalie out of town.
Ducks over Kings 3 – 2. Kings have got a couple of good goal scorers in Garett and Damien, but Toby is a big man who blocks 3/4 of the goal standing still. Key for the Ducks – working hard on defence to keep the Kings stars from getting good shots at goal, Toby will suck up anything easy. Matt Aitken to pick up 2 of the 3 Duck goals, Abby Green to get the other one, Garett and Damien to split the Kings scoresheet.
Sharks tie John McGlashan 4 – 4. Sharks roster looks a bit stronger after a couple of late withdraws sees Sunday night player Cory come into the lineup. John McGlashan have a good mix of newer high school kids, and some good old boys. Both goalies are pretty solid. National reps Simon Christos and Matt Weir top the goal scoring sheet.
Beasts over SK8 4 – 2. Late news to hand – Jesse Roth is sick, so SK8 are down in the goal-scoring department. Beasts have a solid line of good players, and Matt and Cy Newton, and Kurt Bowen make a solid attacking line who have played together almost as much as they’ve drunk together. Larry Wheeler is an experienced captain, but Nick Metzger – traded from the Bullfrogs last year – will keep things tidy in front of the net. Larry and Liam to split the SK8 goals, Kurt, Matt and Cy to get three between them, new ice player Stefan King to pick up the other one.
Off-rink picks: Inevitable first night problems with off-rink duties not being there – goal judging etc. Referees well organised by Phil however. Start five minutes late, finish: 10:20 last game ends.
kyle
Posted: Mar 22 2006, 01:26 PMQUOTE (kyle @ Mar 21 2006, 01:14 PM)
My picks for tonight:Bullfrogs over Bulls 6 – 3.
Ducks over Kings 3 – 2.
Sharks tie John McGlashan 4 – 4.
Beasts over SK8 4 – 2.
Off-rink picks:
Game 1: 4-2 to Bullfrogs. David Bulling got 3, Sam got his 1. Becky had a good night between the posts, letting in only 2/18. Bullfrogs a bit rusty early, but kicked in well in the last two periods. Couple of good goals to Rane and Tineke on the Bulls side. David Bulling, welcome to the DIHL with the first sit down in the box for an elbow behind the goal, but Bulls unable to capitalise on the extra man.
Game 2: 9-0 to Ducks. No Damien Watson making an appearance for Kings, who really struggled against a good Ducks team, who might be the team to beat this year. Toby not challenged too much with only 6 shots. The Committee will be looking at the Kings team and having a think about how we can help them out if Damien proves to be a no-show. Ducks spread their scoring around a lot – Matt Aitken hit the ceiling with a hat trick, but seven other players picked up a point each.
Game 3: Late pre-season changes to the Sharks meant the difference in this game. Cory picks up the crucial two goals and an assist which saw the Sharks take the game, earning himself player of the week. Pete Mannerswood puts a couple behind Aaron Bryant for John McGlashan.
Game 4: Interesting game this. Beasts runaway winners, taking five goals, but SK8 put more shots (19 vs 17) on the goalie, but unable to get any in. That’s real good work from Nick Metzger for the shutout. Beasts spread the goals around, with late trade Jason Sedgwick topping with two. Questions might be asked about this trade if it proves to be decisive! SK8 had their chances, but too many difficult shots and not enough breakaways shut them out.
Off-rink: everything ran smoothly, finished up at 10:15 – not too bad for first night out.
Kyle’s picks summary: 3 correct picks, no correct scores, average at best on goal scorers. 6/10.
Next week: First round winners Ducks and Bullfrogs face off. Beasts take on the Bulls in an interesting game. Kings face a big challenge against the Sharks, and John McGlashan and SK8 try and move on from first round losses.
Ryan
Posted: Mar 22 2006, 04:13 PMCan someone please beat me over the head with a stick if I forget to get my team to do duties again? I meant to ask them after the game but completely forgot about it and didn’t realise till the end of the game we were sposed to be goal judging! Sorry bout that.
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matt a
Posted: Mar 24 2006, 08:34 PMhmmm ducks winning 3-2 kyle? conservative, conservative……
kyle
Posted: Mar 25 2006, 01:24 AMYup. New Zealand U19 players not turning up for the kings, doesn’t help with the predictions.
You try do better next week.
matt a
Posted: Mar 27 2006, 05:36 PMlooking forward to reading this weeks predictions kyle….. ‘fraid to say i don’t know shit about who’s good and where the goals will come from, and therefore i probably couldn’t do any better ….. don’t let my comments keep you from doing your pre/post game thing, in fact i say you and “that guy” who runs this website should have big “predict-offs” about who’s gonna do what – that is only if “that guy” rises to the challenge…… i say “hell yeah” he should
kyle
Posted: Mar 27 2006, 06:39 PMKyle’s picks for week two:
Ducks vs Bullfrogs: Big game for two first-round winners here. Key to the game – we know the Ducks can score, can the Bullfrogs get the puck past big Toby Schuck enough times to make a game of it. Ducks are off a big win last week, but shouldn’t find the Bullfrogs – with a good mixed lineup of players, such easy fodder. I can’t go against my own team here, but I’m stretching hard to pick them as winners. Final score 2-3, Matt Aitken picks up one for the Ducks, Tim Honore another, Sam Smith gets a double for the Bullfrogs, David Bulling scores the winner.
Beasts vs Bulls: First round winners the Beasts, up against the best of the losing teams from round one, Bulls. Beasts had a good game first up, but the score was one-sided only because of the clean sheet of goalie Nick Metzger, keeping out 18 shots. If he repeats the feat, Beasts will come away with the win, as the Bulls won’t be heading for a shutout. Final score 4-2. Beasts goals from Jack Li, Jason Sedgwick, and Matt Newton. Kim Senger and Graham Phipps-Black to notch up singles for the Bulls.
Kings vs Sharks: Kings had a bit of a ‘mare last week, and things shouldn’t pick up too much in week two, as Sharks look to continue their winning way. Key for Kings – all players on the team picking up and doing the work, no matter how little or much experience they have on the ice. Sharks have a good solid look to their team, a heap of good players, and a solid goalie. Final Score 2 – 5. Garett Wilson to get one for Kings, and the MacKay brothers to work together on the second. Megan Gilchrist to get one for the Sharks, Simon Christos to pick up a hat trick, and Cory to get another.
John McGlashan vs SK8: SK8 made the shots last week, but just couldn’t find the back of the net. They’ll do better this week, and JM goalie Toby Pasco will have to work hard to keep his team in the game. Key for SK8 – picking up the rebounds putting them away, and preventing John McGlashan from doing the same. Jesse Roth back from illness will make SK8 hard to beat. Final Score 3 – 4. Jesse to get a double, younger brother Liam to get one, and Ryan Wick to pick up a fourth. John McGlashan stars Pete Mannerswood and Matt Weir to split 3 for their team.
Off Ice: Equipment room to be a little messy with Jackie Christos out of town. Referees to make a shocker of a call in the final game. Duties more likely to be absent than present.
Ryan
Posted: Mar 27 2006, 06:39 PMHmm, predictions eh. Well of course the Ducks will win over the Bullfrogs and Kings will lose to the Sharks.
Some slightlier more tricky predictions are. Beasts will win over the Bulls. John McGlashan will thump SK8.
Equipment room to be a highly organised and masterly administered facility due to the diligent preparation and training of “that guy”.
kabl00ey
Posted: Mar 29 2006, 01:35 AMWoo sharks! biggrin.gif
Ryan
Posted: Mar 29 2006, 12:02 PMWelcome to the forum kabl00ey. Who are you?
matt a
Posted: Mar 29 2006, 01:34 PMhey ryan, was just lookin at the goalie stats, its says nick metzger had 10 shots and 5 goals in our game last night, but im sure the bullfrogs scored 5/6 of there goals before he got on, which was halfway through the second period, therefore he should only have 1/2 goals against his name, no? is this because the scoresheet says he played the second and third periods and therefore had 5 goals scored against him?
Ryan
Posted: Mar 29 2006, 02:02 PMQUOTE (matt a @ Mar 29 2006, 01:34 PM)
goalie stats, its says nick metzger had 10 shots and 5 goals in our gameThanks, I meant to go back and put a note on that saying it was probably incorrect. The scorer didn’t record when Nick went on so I had no record of when what goals were scored.
Will fix that soon-ish.Have just heard from Andy that Nick only let one goal in.
Ryan,
Ryan
Posted: Mar 29 2006, 02:10 PMOh crap! All the player stats are out of whack by miles!
NEVER use the SORT command in Excel!!!!!!
I tried to sort the players into rankings. That was an extraordinarily dumb thing to do as it has changed the names in the round data section.
This will be fixed tonight probably.
kyle
Posted: Mar 29 2006, 02:46 PMMatt,
Why do you have a photo of me for you on the board?
Freaking me out.
Ryan
Posted: Mar 29 2006, 03:26 PMQUOTE (kyle @ Mar 29 2006, 02:46 PM)
Matt, Why do you have a photo of me for you on the board?I thought that looked like you!
I figured I was seeing things so didn’t mention anything. It’s a bit hard to see on such a teeny tiny picture.Maybe he secretly wants to be just like you Kyle!?
kyle
Posted: Mar 29 2006, 03:28 PMAs long as I don’t have to be him. I mean, scoring more goals would be good, but the screaming support at full volume while his team was on the breakaway – from on the rink! Thought he was trying to put the goalie off or something.
matt a
Posted: Mar 29 2006, 05:27 PMpsychology is an exact science my friend….. , while im here i might add that the ducks only scored 2 goals on open net, whereas the bullfrogs scored 6 of their 7 goals on an open net…… something to smoke in that pipe of yours, matthews.
kyle
Posted: Mar 29 2006, 05:52 PMWell, only parts of psychology are a science, and the phrase ‘exact science’ is very disputable. Lots of scientists would say that nothing about science is really exact. Others no doubt would argue the other way. Anyway, it’s a work photo, so you really should swap it for one of.. y’know, Matt Aitken.
Ironically, after the game I’ve had people telling me that Bullfrogs have the most stacked team, and we’re too strong. And these people watched us draw a game where the other team didn’t have a goalie for over 20 minutes. Duh.
Although I know that given the situation, we could have, and probably should have, won the game, personally I’m pretty happy to get past the Ducks in the round robin with a draw. If you’d spoken to me before the game and offered me that, I would have taken it no problems.
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Rookie #19
Posted: Mar 29 2006, 06:04 PMGreat job on the predictions Kyle it brings heaps more fun to the DIHL, look forward to week 3 predictions keep it up.
DOES ANYONE WANT TO BUY A PAIR OF NIKE QUEST V9 SKATES size 10.5D FOR $230, thats bloody cheap and they brand new but don’t fit me very well!!!
Happy skating everyone
Guest
Posted: Mar 29 2006, 06:06 PMQUOTE (Ryan @ Mar 29 2006, 11:02 AM)
Welcome to the forum kabl00ey. Who are you?Hey,
I’m Andrew, from the Sharks. Newbie, pretty much.
kabl00ey
Posted: Mar 29 2006, 06:07 PMQUOTE (Guest @ Mar 29 2006, 05:06 PM)
QUOTE (Ryan @ Mar 29 2006, 11:02 AM)
Welcome to the forum kabl00ey. Who are you?Hey,
I’m Andrew, from the Sharks. Newbie, pretty much.
Arse. Must remember to log in before posting!
kyle
Posted: Mar 30 2006, 11:39 AMMy predictions in brackets after the game, actual result in the text.
Ducks vs Bullfrogs (2-3): This finished up a 7-7 draw. A strange game indeed, which both sides will probably have been disappointed not to win – Ducks because their regular goalie was a no show, and they spend the first 20 minutes of the game with no goalie, and Bullfrogs, because they were 6-2 up at the end of that period of play, and let the Ducks back with 1-5 split in the second half of the game. Matt Aitken and Matthew Reay both pick up hat tricks, as does Pete Sandford for the Bullfrogs. Ducks did well at the end of second and third period, with Bullfrogs hammering heaps of shots on goal, and not able to get past Beasts goalie, Nick Metzger, who stepped in to help the Ducks out. Bullfrogs guilty of letting in a weak goal early in the game off a long icing, and Brendon Dey falling for Matthew Reay’s ‘hey pass it to me’, slapping on the ice trick, while on the breakaway.
Beasts vs Bulls (4-2): Beasts stepped up in a close match here 5-4 victors over the Bulls. Ryan has mangled the stats, so I can’t give you the breakdown on the game.
Kings vs Sharks (2-5): Kings stepped up well from last week, aided by the attendance of Damien Watson, going down 6-3. Sharks goalie Aaron Bryant admitted that he knew that Damien was going to get three goals, so he ‘just focused on all the other players’. Again, who would know who scored for Sharks, until the stats sort themselves out.
John McGlashan vs SK8 (3-4): A real rough game here, one of the toughest I’ve ever seen in the DIHL. A few people put in the box, and a lot of pushing and shoving around the John McGlashan goal area at one stage, as tempers started to fray. John McGlashan took it out 5-3, after it was tied up 3-3 at the beginning of the third period. John McGlashan aided by the appearance of NZ Under 18 player Matt Weir. And yes, there was a shocker of a call in this game – Jesse Roth for SK8 on the breakaway, and a JM player dives and takes him out. The player sat down in the box for 2 minutes, but it was definitely deserving of a penalty shot. Tony Pasco solid in net keeping out a late charge from Dunedin teammates the Roth brothers, who were unable to score in the last period.
Off Ice: Late appearance of Jackie Christos limits work of Ryan in the ‘room’. Referees make suitably ‘shocking call’ but otherwise looking good. Ryan makes complete freaking mess of stats by applying ‘sort’ in excel. Duh.
Ryan
Posted: Mar 31 2006, 11:32 PMHi Rookie #19 and welcome to the forum. As with Andrew, am wondering who you are?
Ryan
Posted: Mar 31 2006, 11:36 PMQUOTE (kyle @ Mar 30 2006, 11:39 AM)
complete freaking mess of stats by applying ‘sort’ in excel. Duh.Smart arse!
It’s fixed now by the way. Or atleast will be in 5 mins.
kyle
Posted: Apr 3 2006, 04:13 PMwhat is it with you lot and photos?
Choose your own photos people. Really…
rookie 19 is Stefan I believe.
Ryan
Posted: Apr 3 2006, 04:44 PMYou need a pic of Matt to complete the cycle!
Then we can truly confuse everyone else.
kyle
Posted: Apr 3 2006, 05:38 PMyup.
Because having ‘real people’ not knowing who the organisers of the dihl really are – that’s what we’re going for.
Top secret, undercover ice hockey competition. We’ll all wear masks and have secret names. I nominate Matt for being known as ‘suicide’. No doubt I’ll be ‘shorty’ or something.
matt a
Posted: Apr 3 2006, 06:02 PMhaha you guys make me laugh.
Predictions for this week – ryanne makes a miraculous complete recovery after some deep-probing sensual massages, courtesy of “shorty”, scores a hat-trick for the ducks and resigns from his current lamo position as bench biatch/ backup orange peeler.
Shorty is bound to outreach some poor hapless forward and steal the puck from him, and if rookie 19 is who shorty says he is, then him and “zanzibar” will “hang out” and be “just friends” haha if anyone else knows what im talking about.
Ryan
Posted: Apr 3 2006, 09:19 PMShorty is definitely NOT giving me a massage.
Ryan
Posted: Apr 3 2006, 09:29 PMPredictions for the week:
Bullfrogs vs Kings:
Bullfrogs thump Kings of course! Even if Damian shows up again.Bulls vs Ducks:
Ducks beat the bulls convincingly. Ryanne peels the greatest orange ever then jumps on ice, falls over and makes a total arse of himself. Ryanne will also probably score an own goal.SK8 vs Sharks:
Sharks beat SK8 but not as convincingly as the Ducks and Bullfrogs will beat their opponents.John McGlashan vs Beasts:
Hard to call. Johnnies will probably lose by a point or so though.Suicide will play his game with a Shorty mask on.
Everyone will think Suicide has a few screws loose.
Everyone will be correct.
kyle
Posted: Apr 4 2006, 01:11 AMKyle’s predictions for week 3:
Bullfrogs vs Kings: Bullfrogs looked sluggish letting Ducks back in last week, with a 1-5 run of goals in the second half of the game. Kings are starting to fire with some goals last week, and it’s doubtful that young goalie Rhys Leask can keep stars Damien and Garett out for long. The key then for the game will be Bullfrogs getting a good number of goals – five or six, in what should be a high-scoring encounter. Picks for the game: Kyle Matthews to get his first goal of the DIHL, Brendon Dey, Sam Smith, and David Bulling to get the rest. Damien to be denied a hat-trick, getting only a double. Final score 6-4 to Bullfrogs.
Bulls vs Ducks: Ducks have looked impressive with a goalie in net, Christchurch import Matthew Reay snuck into the team without the organisers realising how good he was. Bulls have had a couple of games where they’ve come close, but not close enough. It unfortunately won’t be their night again, as Ducks continue their good run of form to win it 4 – 2. Matt Aitken to get a couple, Matthew Reay one, and Abby Green to get the fourth. Tineke Hendry to get a hard-working goal off a rebound in front, Rane Phipps-Blacks to also score for the Bulls.
SK8 vs Sharks: SK8 are another team that has had a couple of hard losses, and they’ll be looking to rebound all over the Sharks. A couple of additions to their roster this week, with Jake Thomson transferring from John McGlashan, and junior Dougal Squire joining team mates the Roth brothers. Sharks have had good form so far, but I’m going out on a limb and picking SK8 to pick up their first win of the season. In a low-scoring game, the Roth brothers will share a couple of goals between them, with Larry Wheeler picking up the game winner. Simon Christos to pick up a couple for the Sharks. Final score 3-2. “Simon’s not really trying” to be heard at least ten times around the rink by spectators.
John McGlashan vs Beasts: This is going to be a good game. The addition of Matt Weir to the John McGlashan team last week added a lot to their team, and put some punch into their play. Beasts won’t be a pushover though, and Nick Metzger has been in good form in the net as his team have posted a couple of victories so far. Final score 4-4. Jack Li to score for Beasts, along with Matt Newton, Rob Owen, and Jason Sedgwick. Matt Weir to get a double, Pete Mannerswood another, and Mark Kliegl to get the game tying goal.
Off Ice: Things starting to smooth out around the place as people start to get used to the systems. Referees heading to shortage crisis as one ref drops out to join a team. Blake Sinclair scares a couple of kids after having teeth chipped by Liam Roth on Sunday night. For the first time, no people given unsharpened skates, thanks to the good work of Stephen Christos.
Ryan
Posted: Apr 5 2006, 10:38 AMRound three stats are now up.
The shots on goal counts are completely wrong though! Sometimes there were more goals than shots on which doesn’t make any sense at all. The scorers must have been a little sleepy or something.
Suicide seems to have amounted a rather impressive goal and assist tally! Easily the top in the league.
There are also some more players with no names which is a little confusing. I’m going to email their team managers to find out what the heck is going on.
Even some of the Bullfrogs had the wrong uniforms on!!! Tsk, tsk Kyle.
kyle
Posted: Apr 5 2006, 02:03 PMI would suggest that you add the shots listed there to the goals scored, to get a better total, but I know that’s not correct. Devin Williams from Kings saved a heap of shots – we had well over 20 on goal, not 10, of which 8 went in. And we had at least another 20 which went wide!
Can you fax over one of the scoresheets to me on 8429? They looked ok to me last night, but I didn’t look at them very closely.
I know you haven’t added the round 3 goalie stats to page 5, but the teams are out – Becky and Rhys played for Bullfrogs not Sharks, etc.
We have problems with tops not being in the bag when we get dressed. The scorebox were told about those that I was aware of, so there should be ‘regular’ numbers crossed out on the scoresheet, and replaced with the numbers that people actually played in.
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kyle
Posted: Apr 5 2006, 02:22 PMQUOTE (kyle @ Apr 4 2006, 01:11 AM)
Kyle’s predictions for week 3:Bullfrogs vs Kings: Final score 6-4 to Bullfrogs.
Bulls vs Ducks: Ducks 4 – 2.
SK8 vs Sharks: Final score 3-2..
John McGlashan vs Beasts: Final score 4-4.
Bullfrogs vs Kings: 8 – 1 to Bullfrogs. Kings again went down hard with no Damien Watson showing up. Garett picked up a good goal wrapping around the post, but spent most of the game just sending the puck back up the rink from defense. Bullfrogs share the goals around, with Ryan Johnstone picking up a couple while occupying the rink, to the wrath of his team. Rhys Leask has a good night between the uprights, only letting in the one. Kyle Matthews takes a few shots, but they’re either wide, or getting blocked by defenders – no first goal of the competition. Late replacement Andre Van Leeuwen for Brendon Dey, who’s retired to karate commitments, sure to cause some controversy.
Bulls vs Ducks: 2 – 5 to the Ducks. Bulls were ahead briefly in the game, but once the Matt and Matt machine got rolling, Ducks came over the top of the Bulls. Matt Aitken picks up his third straight hat trick, leading all scorers in the competition. Bulls worked hard, and got a couple of good goals past goaltender Toby Schuck, but unable to compete for a third straight loss.
SK8 vs Sharks: 3-2 to SK8. SK8 picks up a first win, with two late entries into the team – ex-referee Sean, and Dougie Squire, picking up goals, along with Nicholas Finch. Sharks will be a bit gutted about this close loss, when a win would have seen them holding onto top of the table. Simon Christos and Megan Gilchrist pick up the nets for the Sharks, with Zanzee Pielak-Jones notching up an assist. Daniel Kinraid does well to keep his team in with some good saves.
John McGlashan vs Beasts: 6-4 to John McGlashan. John McGlashan starting to look dangerous with their second straight win. The game was all tied up halfway through, but a five minute streak when Beasts defenders and goalie Nick Metzger couldn’t seem to find the puck, saw four goals let in. A couple of late Beasts goals weren’t enough, and Beasts will be gutted that they let this get away from them when it was so close. John McGlashan share goals around five players, with Pete Mannerswood getting a double, and Cy Newton, Kurt Bowen, and Stefan King scoring for the Beasts. Good work from Tony Pasco in the John McGlashan net, with Beasts players seemingly unable to get the puck up off the ice and over those big pads.
Off ice: Entire Bullfrogs team walks away from goal judging duties, the shame, the shame. Competition really heating up overall, with Ducks topping the table on goal differential from Bullfrogs, and then Sharks and Beasts dead heated for the bronze from John McGlashan, on goal difference. Players still signing up to play, in the third week! Did you not notice all the advertising around saying ‘hey, play in the DIHL’ people?
Ryan
Posted: Apr 5 2006, 03:30 PMI wasn’t aware of the goalie names problem, will fix that soon-ish.
Yeah, the Bullfrogs numbers were crossed out and replaced with the ones you guys were wearing. I wonder where the uniforms went?
SK8 had a bunch that were wrong and only occasional numbers were corrected.
The original stats lists are at home and I can’t fax from there sorry.
Ryan
Posted: Apr 5 2006, 03:33 PMQUOTE (kyle @ Apr 5 2006, 02:22 PM)
QUOTE (kyle @ Apr 4 2006, 01:11 AM)
Off ice: Entire Bullfrogs team walks away from goal judging duties, the shame, the shame.The Ducks did the same. I think we had one goal covered but that was it. Infact a bunch of my players texted me saying they didn’t think they could do it as they didn’t have the appropriate qualifications !?!?!?!?
Apparently they don’t have opposable thumbs.
kyle
Posted: Apr 7 2006, 05:13 PMKyle’s picks for week 4 (a little early as I’m off to North America on Sunday for 3 weeks – back to play week 5)
Kings vs John McGlashan (3 – 6): John McGlashan picking up steam over the past couple of weeks, and won’t be denied the chance to walk all over fellow high school team Kings. Weir, Mannerswood, and Cleugh to split the JM goals, Garett and Damien to get one each for Kings, with manager Ian Keiller to pick up a well-celebrated goal for his team.
Bullfrogs vs Beasts (4 – 3): Going to be a tight game this one, with both teams going reasonably well. Nick Metzger has been looking good in goal so far, until 5 minutes vs John McGlashan when four goals hit the back of the net made a real mess of his stats. Getting back to form will be key for him and his team. Dave Bulling, Shane McDonald, and Sam Smith to score for Bullfrogs, Kurt Bowen with the laser wrist shot, and Jack Li to net for Beasts.
Bulls vs SK8 (5-3): A big struggle this will be, but SK8 will pull away with a couple of late goals. Key for Bulls to prevent this happening – some terrific saves in net from Antony Blackett, who flailed around a bit last week at crucial moments. Dougie Squire, and Liam and Jesse Roth to all get on the scoresheet for SK8, Graham and Rane Phipps-Black for the Bulls. Predict there will be a bit of agro in the match, but it won’t boil over.
Sharks vs Ducks (2 – 4): Sharks goalie and manager will have to have a blinder to save this game for his team, with Ducks goal-scoring machines Matt Aitken and Matthew Reay on fine form so far this season. Simon Christos to step up a bit when playing again ex-Ice Blacks goalie Toby Schuck, with two goals. The two Matts, and Ryan Hellyer to get goals for Ducks.
Off ice: No one to bring easter eggs for the women on the score bench. Bullfrogs in the capable hands of Pete Sandford in Kyle Matthews’ absence stateside.
Remember, two weeks off for Easter!
Ryan
Posted: Apr 12 2006, 12:29 PMThe stats on the web have now been updated with all scoring issues sorted out, I think. I still have to confirm with the scorers how they’re working this stuff out as I think there’s an error somewhere. But at this stage assume that things are fine – hopefully they will be. The goalie stats for rounds one and two have now changed, not by much, but a little.
Matt Aitken is now miles ahead of everyone else on goals and assists.
matt a
Posted: Apr 12 2006, 07:39 PMmatt aitken……. what a complete faggot.
kyle
Posted: Apr 13 2006, 05:51 PMQUOTE (Ryan @ Apr 12 2006, 12:29 PM)
The stats on the web have now been updated with all scoring issues sorted out, I think. I still have to confirm with the scorers how they’re working this stuff out as I think there’s an error somewhere. But at this stage assume that things are fine – hopefully they will be. The goalie stats for rounds one and two have now changed, not by much, but a little.Hi Ryan,
I can still see some issues with the stats pages:
The individual page stats, aren’t correctly repeating the scores on page 1, in the top box that puts the history of the games. Like for round four, you’ve got the JM/Kings score in the Bullfrogs, and the Bulls score isn’t correct either. It just looks to me like a round 4 problem.
Also at the bottom of the pages ‘points after round four’, those are out. Someone else seems to have stolen our points!
Good work on the stats though. I know you’ll get them right by the end of the season.
Yay Bullfrogs!
Ryan
Posted: Apr 13 2006, 06:02 PMOh baloney.
That’s what happens when you work out the stats at midnight.Not sure what the problem is, will fix that out at some stage. Am busy upgrading everything at the moment for when the new site is up and running.
John Bradfield
Posted: Apr 18 2006, 10:59 AMsmile.gif HI
We would be keen to keep putting in a team. It is a good way for our oldboys to keep playing. McGlahan will enter the next session. A gap would be good for us as we have the school competition.
Two divisions could work well. It helps in the school competition. We have a large range of ability there also.
A top division could be made up of 4 teams say
Uni
School/Oldboys
Tradesmen
Seniors/Anyone else
Keep it up guys it is all goodJohn Bradfield
John McGlashan
Ryan
Posted: Apr 18 2006, 04:12 PMThat sounds great. It looks like the DIHA will be keen to enter some of their rep. teams as well such as the midgets. I might also try and get a team of my own organised as well depending on how much free time I’ve got.
Depending on what Kyle has in mind there will be a significant gap between the end of this DIHL and the start of the next season. The schools league should fit in the middle I think, or atleast with only a week or so’s overlap. AFAIK the contact league will also be fitting in the middle.
Where do you think the John McGlashan team would fit in? A-grade or B-grade?
You would probably have to prune off your top players to play in the B-grade though.Ryan,
kyle
Posted: Apr 20 2006, 04:49 AMKyle’s picks for week 5, after the break:
John McGlashan vs Bullfrogs (4 – 3 to the ‘frogs): Both these teams look like they’re on a good roll, and this could be one of those clashes that decides where they finish in the ‘top four’, with the Bullfrogs currently slightly ahead on points. Kyle Matthews returns to the Bullfrogs with a bunch of new hockey gear, to be bought in the next few days from Toronto, that must guarantee a goal. Ryan Johnstone, Sam Smith, and David Bulling to also score for the ‘frogs. Cleugh, Weir and Mannerswood to all net for JM.
Ducks vs SK8 (4 – 2 to the ducks): Ducks haven’t really looked like losing a game this year while a goalie has been between the posts, and this won’t change with the Matt and Matt scoring machines continuing to make goalie’s evenings hard work. SK8 are a better team with a bunch of people added to their roster a quarter of the way through the season, so will get close before a late Ducks 4th puts it beyond doubt.
Beasts vs Kings (4 – 2 to Beasts): The Kings team just hasn’t had the muscle this DIHL, with NZ and stampede rep Damien Watson an unknown show each week. It’s been hard on the rest of the team, most of whom only took up hockey last season, to keep in touch. Beasts continue to look a pretty good outfit, and as long as Nick Metzger keeps the good form he’s had for almost all the season, they should take the game easily. Bowen, Matt Newton, and Stefan King to score for the Beasts. Replacement goalie Becky Brassett to step in nicely for the normal Kings goalie, who is absent, and keep things close.
Sharks vs Bulls (4 – 3 to Bulls): This is going to be a mighty close game, and I was tempted to call it a draw, but I think Bulls will upset the Sharks and push ahead on the table. Graham Phipps-Black to get the crucial goal, as he did in the DIHL final last year to tie it up vs the Bullfrogs. Aaron Bryant to have a mixed game between the posts, and Zanzee and Simon Christos to score for the Sharks.
Off Ice: Chaos reigns. It’s been a holiday after all.
kyle
Posted: Apr 20 2006, 05:01 AM
Report PostQUOTE (Ryan @ Apr 18 2006, 04:12 PM)
That sounds great. It looks like the DIHA will be keen to enter some of their rep. teams as well such as the midgets. I might also try and get a team of my own organised as well depending on how much free time I’ve got.Depending on what Kyle has in mind there will be a significant gap between the end of this DIHL and the start of the next season. The schools league should fit in the middle I think, or atleast with only a week or so’s overlap. AFAIK the contact league will also be fitting in the middle.
Where do you think the John McGlashan team would fit in? A-grade or B-grade?
You would probably have to prune off your top players to play in the B-grade though.Ryan,
In terms of the next DIHL, without having consulted anyone about it in depth, I was thinking in late August, early Sept, which should be after the high schools competition finishes. We would want these details sorted out in the next 4 weeks or so however, so we can sign people up before they leave this current DIHL, for the next one.
What I’ve been thinking about, is moving towards a system where we rank players – say 1 – 10 (1 being, NZ rep, 10 being absolute beginner). While people could form their own teams, we might say the A pool could only have 1- 6 ranked players, and the B pool could only have 5 – 10 ranked players. A small amount of crossover between the two, but not much. People would retain their rankings, but there would be a simple system by which they would go up and down. We’d like to keep it simple, and just make broad judgements about players, rather than spending all our time arguing about whether John Bradfield is a 5 or a 6! It largely worked for the DIHL this time around, and obviously knowing players helps.
Obviously we’re interested in people entering whole teams from institutions – schools, a varsity team etc. I have some concerns about people going off and forming their own teams with their friends, as one of the things that is good about the DIHL is that it is open and people who don’t know anyone sign up and end in a team with other people, and it builds. I wouldn’t want all the ‘outsiders’ to all end up in one team. There are however arguments for allowing people to form their own teams as well, one of which is that it saves us a lot of work. And pre-formed teams such as the midgets, or a Southern NC team, could enter as part of their work towards nationals, building their team for Southern League competition etc.
We would also hope that people would hold their teams together largely between seasons. Our end goal is to really build the dihl into the premiere competition for beginners and better players, as travelling throughout the region seems crazy when we have enough players to play our own competition here.
Ryan is right though, you would need to look at your team, some would be too good for the B pool, and some not good enough for the A pool. You might have other options that you could bring in however.
Goalies is going to be an interesting issue. We probably have enough A pool goalies, but we’re going to need more B pool I suspect, and it might be that we find A pool players who wouldn’t mind playing goalie for a team, give them a bit of training, and throw them in for free. Who knows.
Ryan
Posted: Apr 20 2006, 01:47 PMI reckon goalies will be way easier to arrange if there are seperate pools.
Sam Smith and Matt Newton are usually quite happy to jump in goal for example.Heck, even I might consider it as long as it’s only in a B-grade tongue.gif
Plus, I have a feeling some more of the beginners may be keen to play in goal if they don’t have to worry about facing slapshots from NZ rep. level players.
kyle
Posted: Apr 25 2006, 03:29 AMYes, I suspect we could find a bunch of B pool goalies, from A pool out players, who would do it no problem. I’m not sure for how long we should continue with letting goalies play for free – we might need to rethink that, but perhaps we could have a rule that said if you played in one pool as an out player, you could play in the other as a goalie. That might lead to A pool goalies playing out for fun in the b pool, and A pool out players helping us out in goal in the b pool
I suspect Sam might be too good in goal for B pool though. I’ve never seen him in goal, but I hear he’s not too bad!
Ryan
Posted: Apr 25 2006, 08:20 PMGoalie gear might be a problem too. They seem to be quite short on gear in the club room.
Doesn’t matter at the moment coz most of the goalies have their own equipment. But could be a different story if all the goalies were new or non-regular goalies.
John McGlashan vs Bullfrogs (4 – 3 to the ‘frogs)
A perfect pick on the score, that’s not bad. Still no goal for Matthews, and the whole wearing a mouthguard thing – I couldn’t yell at people, or breath properly! How do people wear them? Sam Smith gets a hat trick in the first period, and then helps out Pete Sandford with the winning goal. JMs push hard near the end, but Bullfrogs hold out to stick at the top of the table with a guaranteed semi now. If only they could sort out the offside rule.
Ducks vs SK8 (4 – 2 to the ducks)
Nope, Ducks were home and away with this one, with SK8 just unable to get it past big Toby Schuck in goal, and Daniel Kinraid not having his top night between the uprights for SK8. 8 – 1 in the final score, and SK8’s frustrating season of having shots, but just not converting, continues.
Beasts vs Kings (4 – 2 to Beasts)
Interesting game this. Antony Blackett subs into goal for the Kings, and with Damien Watson netting three, and three other players scoring, Kings get a first win. Nick Metzger has a rough night between the posts, and Beasts players are only to get a couple of goals. First blood for Kings, and they’ll be mighty glad of it no doubt.
Sharks vs Bulls (4 – 3 to Bulls)
A close game, but I’ve called it the wrong way. Sharks win 5-4, Simon Christos and Bob Bell both getting hat tricks for their respective teams, Cory McDonald continuing his fine form with a couple of goals making the difference. Bulls languishing on the bottom of the table, on one point, won’t be happy.
(There’s still some problems with the stats Ryan. page 7 for example, the score against the beasts isn’t right – we won that game. The points after round five is also wrong. We’ve won 4, drawn 1.
I’m also not sure what the scoresheet says, but page 6, there’s no way we only put 10 shots on Tony, and no way Rhys had 37 shots – that stat might be the wrong way around? The other team pages seem to have similar errors – Bulls some of the scores, and the points are wrong.)
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You mean Beasts vs Kings (2 – 4 to Kings)
no that was my pre-game prediction. Which was clearly wrong. Ignore that, the stats I mean on the pdf stats sheet.
im guessing that the reason i couldnt log in was cause of this fancy new fandangld forum?
anyway dihl is going good… (go the ducks
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Sharks vs Bullfrogs: Sharks are locked into a tie for 3/4, and a win tonight should see them kick on to a semifinal finish, and a chance at the title. A loss, and they’ll be looking behind them to a last week game against the Beasts, which will be ‘must win’ for a semis spot. Bullfrogs have been looking strong all year, and will be looking to cement a ‘home’ semi tonight. Sharks have a solid netminder, and Simon Christos and Cory MacDonald have been racking up the points – 17 in five rounds. Things thin out a bit then however, and if the Bullfrogs can shut these two down, they’ll kick clear. For the ‘frogs, Sam Smith on fine form with a hat trick in the first period last week, and David Bulling looking to get over the disappointment of no goals.
Kyle’s pick: Bullfrogs to take it out 4-2, Christos to get both the Sharks goals, Smith, Bulling, and Matthews to score for the ‘frogs.
Beasts vs Ducks: The Ducks roller coaster moves on, looking to munch up some Beast tonight. Key for the Quackers so far this season – an incredibly solid body in front of the uprights, and then two scoring machines in Matt’s, Aitken and Reay, with a whopping 32 points between them. Tonight won’t be too much different, despite Beasts having a collection of good players and Metzger in goal providing a solid line of defense – eventually the shots will get through. Key for the Beasts if they’re going to compete – Matt Bowen with a strong wrist shot, and talented inline convert Stefan King. If they can rack up a couple of goals between them, and Nick has a blinder behind some solid defense, Beasts can push for some points.
Kyle’s pick: Ducks too strong, 5-2. Aitken to miss out on the hat trick for the first time in the season.
Bulls vs John McGlashan: For last year’s champions, the Bulls, it’s been a season of ‘almosts’. One draw and two games where they went down by just a goal – three more goals at crucial times and they could be on six points and competing for the top four. They’re stuck on the bottom of the table, and yet their goal differential is better than two teams higher than them. Their hopes of making the finals are shot, but they’re still in with a chance to spoil some other team’s final runs, including John McGlashan. ‘Johnnies’ had a good run of three wins, but struck some good Bullfrogs defense last week to miss out 4-3. They’ll be looking to hit back on the points table, and Bulls will be looking to finally pull it through, and get the win. Key for the Bulls, a good team effort with a number of their better players taking shots on net, tied with good defense on some of Johnnies stars. Key for their opposition – keeping up their good form so far, with Cleugh, Mannerwood, and Weir all performing out on the ice.
Kyle’s pick: Out on a limb, I’m going for a draw, good work from the Bulls and a big night for Antony Blackett in goal. 3-3.
SK8 vs Kings: Kings had a big night last week with their first win, and they actually have the easy run to the finals with fellow cellar dwellers SK8 and Bulls to go. They’ll be looking to kick on and finish on a high note, and they might rumble SK8, who haven’t had the happiest season to date, with a win and a draw. Key for Kings, attacking stars Garrett Wilson and Damien Watson getting the puck in the back of the net, with good support from the rest of the team, and goalie Devin Williams having a good night in goal. SK8 just need to pull it together, sort out their passing game, and put good shots on goal.
Kyle’s pick: SK8 to take a close one, 5-4. Roth brothers to get a double, Kings to spread the scoring around a little.
Off ice: Referee to get injured tonight. Sorry about jinxing you there mate. People starting to get excited about DIHL II 2006 – split pool! Slap shots! No goal limits! Bring it on! etc, all heard around the rink. Rego forms coming in a couple of weeks.
Sharks vs Bullfrogs (2-2): Bullfrogs had this game, 2-0 up going into the last period, but let it slip with a too many men on the ice call, and a couple of bad penalties after shutting down a 5 on 3 in the middle part of the game. Late surprise goals saw the game finish up level, with a point to both teams. Smith and Bulling pick up goals for the ‘frogs, sharks however come through from the pack with Gilchrist and Braddock netting. Some good saves from Bryant in the last two periods keeping his team in the game. Bullfrogs cement themselves in with a home semi with the one point, and Sharks look likely for 3rd place.
Beasts vs Ducks (1-4): Ducks, without Toby Schuck in goal again, looked like they might be in trouble after an early goal to Stefan. The tide turned however, with Matt Aitken continuing his run of hat tricks.
Bulls vs John McGlashan (5-2): Bulls finally drag themselves over the line with a good win over Johnnies, who are stubling at the finish. Bulls spread the scoring around, with Bob Bell getting a double. The competition for the ranking int he bottom four, still on. Two losses in a row for John McGlashan means their 4th place is threatened by SK8 and Beasts – must win game for them next week against top of the table ducks if they want to see the semis from on the ice.
SK8 vs Kings (7-3): Strange game this one, no Garrett Wilson for Kings means the load is all on Damien Watson, and no goalie for SK8 throws it wide open. Kings just unable to put enough good shots on net in the second half of the game to compete, despite Watson picking up a hat trick past a cycle of out players standing in front of the uprights. Younger Roth brother Liam picks up a hat trick and player of the week. Despite the wonky stats, Kings goalie Devin Williams looking increasingly good between the posts.
Next week. Final week of the round-robin. Johnnies have to beat Ducks or hope SK8 lose to secure the final semis spot. Ducks one point clear of Bullfrogs, and should kick on to finish top fo the table. Bullfrogs play SK8, but they’re safe in 2nd spot. SK8 need to give Bullfrogs their first lost to push Johnnies. Bulls play Kings, both of whom are out of the race for top four, but will be looking to add their second win. Sharks play Beasts. Beasts probably can’t make 4th as the goal difference is too much, Sharks are moderately secure, but if they lose and SK8 win well, they might be under threat – currently the goal difference is 7 apart.
Game to watch: SK8 vs Bullfrogs. If SK8 win, there’ll be plenty of heat on Johnnies to pull out a miracle win against the undefeated ducks to secure the 4th semi-spot.
just thought I’d say that from a beginners point of view this DIHL has been the coolest experience ever!
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Being put with some awesome skaters has helped me improve way faster than I would of just attending the sunday night beginners, the’re always giving advice, teaching ya vital skills…for instance: how to stop……(kinda helps)So yeah thanks heaps to the guys who organise this cos ya have got me completely hooked on the game and would love to play again next season!
Go the BEASTS!
” title=”Smiley” />Big last round robin week, with the details of who’s in ‘the four’ still to be decided.
It comes down to this: Ducks and Bullfrogs are away and clear, with 1st and 2nd position already in the bag. Ducks look likely to end up in the top spot. It’s 3rd and 4th that look interesting. Bulls and Kings are out of it, they don’t have enough points to have even a mathematical chance at the semis. Beasts have a mathematical chance, but Johnnies and SK8 would both have to lose, and they’d have to pick up 15 points on goal differential on JM’s – that would be a miracle, so they’re out too.
So the final three spots are open for Sharks, SK8, and Johnnies. Sharks look the most likely to take out 3rd. A win against the Beasts will see them in, and off to a semi-final, most likely against the Bullfrogs, who they came back to draw against last week. A draw, and they just need Johnnies not to win, and they’re still third. The only way they can be out of the semis is if Johnnies win, and SK8 picks up an 11 goal differential – unlikely.
Johnnies, also, can guarantee themselves a semi if they win, or even draw against the Ducks. That’s a hard task though, as Ducks haven’t lost a game all season, so Johnnies are probably hoping as much that SK8 doesn’t beat the ‘frogs. They’ve got it over SK8 in goal differential, so a draw between the Bullfrogs and SK8 would suit them fine. If SK8 win, and Johnnies lose, it’s bottom top four for SK8, and bottom four for Johnnies.
So, onto Kyle’s picks. Bullfrogs play first again, taking on SK8. SK8 have been picking up well in the past couple of weeks, playing a win/draw/loss (Ducks)/win sequence. They’re started a late charge for the semis and will be fired up to win and give themselves a good chance. Bullfrogs had a close draw last week, but have looked the business all season, helping rookie goaltender Rhys Leask never lose a game. Key for SK8 – Kinraid having a good game against a full team of Bullfrog goalscorers, and they’re goal scorers – of which they’ve got a half-a-dozen – getting to the net and taking good one-on-one shots, without defenders in front. Key for the ‘frogs, keeping the shots on their goalie down and putting the heat on the opposition with long periods at the other end, something they’ve done well so far this season.
Kyle’s pick: Bullfrogs to take it 5-3. Bulling, Sandford and Smith to score for the ‘frogs, Jesse Roth to get a double for SK8, assists to his brother. Leask starting to look the business between the uprights.
Bulls vs Kings: Battle of the cellar dwellers here, with both teams looking to get a second win and finish the round-robin on a high note before heading into the postseason rankings race. Kings looked really good against the Beasts a couple of weeks ago, when Wilson and Watson helped them step up and a bunch of players scored goals. Key for them, having them both on ice again, as they just couldn’t do it against SK8 with only one. Devin Williams is starting to show some talent in the net, and looks like a good prospect for future goal-tending. Bulls season just hasn’t seemed to come together. Bob Bell and Rane Phipps-Black have netted a bunch, but they’ve always finished games seeming to need one more goal. If they can rack it up just a notch they should take this game.
Kyle’s pick: Bulls to take a close one, 4-3. Kim Senger to get the winning goal, Bell and Graham Phipps-Black to also score. Watson to get a double for Kings, Pfestorf to net as well. Devin Williams to keep his team in the game almost to the finish.
Ducks vs John McGlashan: This is a crucial game – if Johnnies can pull off a draw, then the result of the SK8-Bullfrogs game earlier will have no meaning. Key for John McGlashans – playing a full tempo hard game of hockey, plenty of shots on net, and hoping that Ducks goalie Toby Schuck gets run over by a car. No one yet has tried marking Ducks stars Matt and Matt like glue, making their life hell, it’ll be interesting to see if Johnnies who have a couple of good rep players, try this tactic. Key for Ducks, keeping on rolling, they’ll be wanting a win to stay on top of Bullfrogs and play the 4th placed team.
Kyle’s pick: Johnnies will push hard, but fail to get it. 4-2 to Ducks. Matt Aitken to miss out on the hat trick, picking up a couple. Darcy and Matt Reay to get the others. Weir and Cleugh to net for JMs.
Sharks vs Beasts. Sharks came back well to cinch a draw and leave themselves pretty safe, last week against the Bullfrogs. They’ll be looking for another couple of points to tie up third place, Beasts are effectively out of it, but will be looking to pick up the bottom end of their season after four losses in a row has shot their title hopes. Key for the Sharks – Christos, MacDonald, picking up some goals, after the rest of the team managed to wring out a double last week – and Bryant continuing his good form in net, after he blocked a bunch of good shots from the ‘frogs last week. Key for the Beasts – there’s a bunch of good players in this team, they just haven’t clicked enough, and Metzger has been good in goal, except for a couple of five minute lapses which have opened big gaping holes for opposing teams. They just need to click, and they’ll push the sharks hard.
Kyle’s pick: (3-3 draw) Beasts to get it together enough to scrape a draw, Bryant to let in an easy one late in the game. Pielak-Jones and King to net for Beasts, Christos and Gilchrist for the Sharks.
Off Ice: OMG! I don’t know when I’m playing next week. Where did we come? What do you mean they’re altering the schedule? Are we in? Excitement! Excitement! Settle down children!
First of all, thanks for jinxing me kyle, haha nah good to see the ducks sharing the 5 goals over 4 people, tip top, although its about time our allstar defense starting hitting things top shelf hint hint. Good effort by the johnnies, not really looking forward to their “lets all stand in front of the goal so they can’t even see it” tactics next week, thats assuming we are playing them, which i think we are.
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