A very upset special Valentines day edition of CAHL action did not disappoint.
Every dog has their day, I guess.
After a lengthy layoff that only included one game (a victory over the Mugs) in a month, the 11-0-1 Tents were back on the ice. Pretty much that was it. We were physically on the ice. We were present. From the puck drop, a shorthanded Tents team were no match for the well staffed Kings. Missing Jagr, Biondo and Fulford (more on Andrew later) left us akin to a fart in a windstorm. Just couldn't generate any offense and defensively were less than air tight, to put it kindly.
There are a few things to note from this game:
1. The return of Paul Russo. After a lengthy Achilles layoff, Paul returned to the line up with literally zero practice. Thrown right into the fire, Paul needed to get his timing back. This game was important to getting him back to full speed.
2. When the Kings have their full compliment of players, they are a good team. Except for one of their players, no clue who you are. You use a wooden Sherwood and you scored two goals on us in the first. You have many talent. However the number on your helmet does not match the number on your jersey. That is extremely distracting and you need to fix that.
3. Tent's forward Evander Kane, I mean Andrew Fulford made a huge impact on this game. Sunday afternoon, a relaxed Fulford was quoted as saying "I am looking for my first multi goal game of the year tonight." How did Evander do? He came up short. How Short? The whole way. Fulford somehow found a way to sleep through the entire game. A few frantic phone calls to his cell phone prior to face off went unanswered and the Tent organization was left to worry not only about his whereabouts, but also about his well being. An unmistakable distraction indeed.
After the game, Fulford issued an apology to the Tents organization, coaches, players and fanbase, about 15 people in total, for his inattention to details. Details that include, but are not limited to, Alarm Clocks and Cell Phone Ringers.
When asked about his situation moving forward Fulford stated "I'm super motivated to have a monster game on Sunday (against the Gulls)."
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Elsewhere in CAHL action,
The Mugs defeated the Elks, score unknown. Coupled with a Tent's loss, this victory tightens up the top of the league standings.
In the bottom of the league standings, the Gulls allowed a "spirited" Mason's team to score 8 goals in an 8-5 loss. The Mason's have an outside shot at the playoffs. But with several games still remaining against top seeded teams, it is an uphill battle.
A fight to the finish indeed.
***Coming through the league office this morning..... Mugs forward #10's request for Tent's Player/Coach/Owner/GM Norman Michael MacFarland to be his valentine was denied.***
Warmest Regards,
Brian
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