Tents In First Place
In case you have not heard, and I almost guarantee that you have not... or at least dont care enough to want to actively seek this information, The Event Company Tents (that inanimate object I was referencing) have overcome a Bruins-esque slump and have risen to the top. This stay could be temporary, it could be forever. Probably the former so I am going to drink the Virgin Kool-Aid for as long as it lasts.
Notes from the summit push....
- Andrew "Gargoyle" Fulford, after a light scoring drought, was approached by management after the new year regarding a Performance Bonus to potentially bolster his offensive production. The offer was to reward Fulford with a monetary bonus if he was able to score the game winning goal in recent contests. Fulford scored two goals in these contests and Management came perilously close to actually having to pay his performance bonus in this past weeks 4-2 victory over the Elks until a late tally by the Large Northern Mammals precluded Gargoyle from reaping the benefits of his hard work. Management has since rescinded the performance bonus offer.
- Goaltending comes at a premium in this league (unless management decides to order the net minder to let one in to avoid paying performance bonuses) and Tent 'Tender Derrick Souza is at the top of his game... frequently bailing us out when we have been undressed by a talented opposing forward... or get caught up ice and give up an odd man rush
- Due to the periodic absence of Tom Salah, as well as permanent absences of injured Austin Sousa and Furloughed Cam Scola, the Defensive corps has been forced to make adjustments. Offensive Defenseman and team resident Cutie Pie Paul Russo has been lent to the forwards these past weeks to lend a hand (a really good hand), thus leaving Rob Morrissey, Rory Kain and yours truly to patrol the blue line short handed.... It has been an effective adjustment. One match even featured all 3 defensemen scoring a goal (more on this later)
- The Forwards are doing their part. Brett Biondo, Garrett Webb, Michael Russo and Player/Coach/Owner Norman Michael MacFarland have all found the back of the net. Some say the best defense is a good offense (while I disagree), the Tent Hockey Forward Unit has lent some credence to that assertion.
- The league players still hate our fearless leader Norman Michael Macfarland. I guess his compete level is just at a level we simply cannot reach. Must be those homecooked gourmet meals he eats. Just kidding, Chicken Fingers, French Fries, Pizza and Iced Cream are his fuel of choice. Has he ever cooked a meal you might ask.... we may never know. Ask him at our next game!
- Personal Notes: THE SCORING DROUGHT IS OVER! THE SCORING DROUGHT IS OVER! After what seemed to be an eternity (nearly 2 full seasons) without a goal, Todd Brunson scored 2 goals in three games. Damn did it feel good to be a gangster again. However, on a slightly embarrassing note, during that afforementioned stretch of games with only 3 defensemen, Todd heroically fell on the plus minus sword and was on the ice for 13 consecutive opponents goals. Impressive gash to the old ego. However, his teamates finally recognized the monumental sacrifice that he had made so that others could have better personal statistics and finally let a goal in while Todd was re-energizing on the bench. Thanks, Fellas!
P.S. We have a traitor in our midst. A cowardly lion decided to hit and run Norms car. DEATH TO THE INFIDEL! Or at least we can make him pay for the damage. I need everyone to do their best Hardy Boys impersonations and find this offender for our Dear Leader (North Korea EWWWW). Emily Avila has been coordinating the investigation and needs your help!
Thanks, Bye.
