Tents Squeak by Gulls, Extend First Place Lead

RIP David Bowie

Sunday night play opened with a doozie. A back and forth battle that will be remembered until about Thursday. The game intensity was high, the play was fast paced and the Tents prove victorious once again, improving their record to 9-0-1-0 with a final score of 7-6.

Highlights:

Tents opened the scoring on the first shift of the game. Andrew Fulford possessed the puck in the corner and was looking for Todd at the point... but Todd wasn't there. He was lollygagging at center ice. But friends Todd was because Fulford, Mike, and Biondo went to the greasy grimey areas for the goal. If Todd was where he was supposed to be, would the Tents have scored? That will bake your noodle all day.

No last name Mike (Richard) finally found his scoring touch after being snake bitten for a few games, pacing the Tents with a hattrick.

Michael Russo has kept the Russo family name alive with a snipe or two while brother Paul nurses a pesky little Achilles injury.

A goal here, a goal there, and a few questionable penalty calls later and with about a minute left it was all tied up at 6-6. Fear not because (insert GWG scorer here) was at the right place at the right time to send the Tents to victory lane.

Just a quick note.... Todd was kept off the score sheet and was on the ice for at least 4 Gull's goals, but he did leave a positive impact on the game (unless you are the youngest Irving, that impact was probably negative for you). Two beautiful 150 foot passes to spring Fulford and Mike free on breakaways. They both did not score, so thanks guys, for keeping me off the score sheet. Also, Todd broke up numerous odd man rushes to prevent several more Gull's from scoring.

In the second match of the night, The Masons beat a shorthanded Mugs team 3-1. Helping the Tents push their lead in the standings to 3 points over the Mugs with a game in hand. The Tents and Mugs have two more games remaining on the schedule, things could get interesting. Thanks, Masons for infecting the Mugs with your lack of intensity.

Have a great week living your real lives. When I win the Powerball, I will remember the nice people in our league.