Frederick Stars Hockey

Whether it is truly needed or not, the Stars will take their league leading 4-1 record into a 2-week summer break. No, there isn't an all-star game scheduled but a much needed infrastructure upgrade at the pond. Apparently they found a pair of panties and some band-aids holding the refrigeration unit together after re-starting rink 2. There was also a balled up Coast Guard uniform?

Anyway, the Stars probably could use a little time off after the 5-9 drumming by the capital punishment. Not sure how the 5-5 tie in the 2nd period ended in such a horrible loss, it happened so quickly that I don't really remember seeing any of the goals. Its possible that player moves after the 2nd period resulted in less than potent defense?

Corresponding with the loss were an unusually high number of stars penalties. After achieving an unprecedented 4 straight games (a stars record) with fewer penalties than our opponents, the Stars had a 24-2 penalty minute ratio, including Scott G's 10-minute game misconduct penalty that makes him the Stars and the entire SFAHL PIM leader.

What the hell happened to Mike Reilly? After receiving several criptic e-mails about "I'll see you at the next game" the Stars management has placed Mike on 10-week Injured Reserve. Apparently he has a large amount of sand lodged in his feminine region.

We seem to have lost another player due to girlfrienditis? Rocco mysteriously showed up for the first game of the session with his large calves, and girlfriend/fiance in tow, but hasn't reappeared since? Hurry back Rocco, we need your...well... sense of humor?

Speaking of girlfriends, Jim or is it Matt? had his lady friend at the game the other day. Not sure that is a wise move with "best friend" Wes on the prowl? Be warned, as a Marine Wes has sworn to uphold democracy and mount anything with 2 legs (and the legs part is optional).

enjoy the break. See you at the rink.

After a 3-0 start and a combined 24-5 gf/ga the Frederick Stars are once again the top of the SFAHL hockey league. It would be nice to think we all worked out and improved our game over the month long mid-winter hiatus, but in reality it must be due to the blockbuster layer acquisitions that part-time player/GM Steve (the rocket) Vandeventer was able to pull off.
We welcome Eric, Bryce, Sam and all other newcomers to the squad.

Of course there is always the concept of addition by subtraction... I won't go there, but wish Scott and Scott a restful winter, we hope you rejoin the team in the spring/summer.

See you at the rink.

HAMMERTIME

Taking advantage of a powerful line-up (well at least there were a lot of us) and a bitter taste in their mouths after the loss the last time they played the Red-Bullz, the Frederick Stars steam-rolled the multi-gendered Red-Bullz 10-1. The list of goals and assists would be attached, but it is easier to list those that didn't score (namely Mark) who apparently has "Hammeritis" an affliction known to infect those who try hard to carry the rest of their team and subsequently fall short of the high-expectations they set for themselves (examples Tiger Woods, Tim Tebow). I am sure he will recover quickly.
It was nice to play a clean game (don't remember the last one) not even Scott G got a penalty last night, possibly impending fatherhood (again) was the cause for his calmness. Speaking of children, there will be several new additions to the Frederick Stars this Fall after The Campbells, Guenthers and perhaps others have their babies this fall, Congratulations to all.
A special thank you to Roco for showing up for last nights game, he seems to be our lucky charm as we always win when he is there. Possibly we could get him to show up for a Blues or Capital Punishment game and stop cherry picking the Thrashers and Red Bullz? Not sure why his girlfriend hasn't shown up lately?
Keep the Miller High Life Flowing. I will see you at the Rink.

After riding the high of a fall session championship, Forrest seemed a little off throughout the winter and early spring, but there is no denying his stellar play for the last 3 games as he has allowed the woeful Stars to at least appear competitive. Not sure if it is steroids, a new girl, or perhaps seeing Coach Steve V eyeing the 10-12 year old goalie prospects that practice at the rink? Whatever it is, keep it up Forrest.

What the hell happened to the team that beat Capital punishment and then shut-out the Blues for the Fall championship? The effort of newly re-signed coach Wes Campbell aside, we all need to pick it up a notch or we will be relegated to "Thrasher" status with no respectability.

I personally plan on trying to improve my own production and not in the penalty minute department either. For those counting, through 4 games I have 4 goals and 7 penalties. It is a sad performance at best.

Okay, back to the war effort.