WINGS   2    FLYERS   1 Scoreless game late in the first period – then the Flyers incur a tripping penalty.  41 ticks into the final period Wings sub Scott Leslie puts the Wings up 1-0 with a power play tally.  21 seconds later the Flyers go to the box again with a tripping penalty.  Paulie “Jay” Giles  scores…

WINGS    4     SHARKS   1 You knew this was going to be a rough game for the Sharks, when Sharks forward Jeff Funk arrives with the zamboni circling the ice and cooler in tow.  Soon as Jeff reaches his locker room door, he trips and sends the cooler contents spewing all over the hallway.  It was classic!…

WINGS    3   SHARKS   1 Marty Sell scores the Wings first two goals as they harpoon the Sharks.  Grand Rapids call up Jerry Krause with the Wings insurance marker.  Goaltender Mike Schlimgen was excellent in nets.  The vastly misunderstood Kevin Mahon with the lone Sharks tally. BRUINS   4   HAWKS   3 Rick Batchelder finds the back…

HABS    4    BRUINS   1 The Frenchmen win their first game of the young season, as Captain Bryan Prentice leads the way with the deuce. Wingers Frank “Crash” Casali and Dougie Roehl with singles.  Goaltender Dar with his usual solid game in nets.  Eddie Sudzina with the lone Bruins marker. HAWKS   6    WINGS    1 The…

BRUINS    2     HABS   2 With just under thee minutes left in the contest – Chris Zanke of the Habs rifles a slap-shot from the point for the game tying goal.  Kenny “Primetime” Wilkins scores 18 seconds into the game for the Habs initial goal.  Adam Godard and “Motor City” Eddie Kowalczyk score for the men in…

‘A’ LEAGUE SHARKS   4    HAWKS   2 Deuces wild for both Shark centers today as Donnie Rivera and Nate McCoughtry dominate.  Jeff Ivory with the hat trick assist.  Goaler Billy Mac Jr. was his usual steady self between the pipes.  Joey Reiss and Ward Peterson were the Hawks marksman. FLYERS    5    BRUINS   2 Flyers sub…

“R” LEAGUE SHARKS    4    HAWKS   3 The Sharks win their inaugural game as they defeat the Hawks.  Winning Sharks goalie Stopper was elated as he says: “Isn’t that something – I win the first game played at the Detroit Skating Club and now for the Sharks!”  The Sharks spread the wealth as Joe Plati, Kevin Mahon, Ben…

HAWKS Shall I say – the team to beat!  I love this team – balanced all the way around!  Good goaltending, excellent defense and very efficient forwards!  Ward Peterson in the fifth round – Please!  What a steal! BRUINS It appears Captain Rex Baker did his homework this time.  Very solid team!  Can definitely see Jeff Curran moved back to…

THE SAM CUPP “R” CHAMPIONSHIP STARS   7     WINGS   2 2-2 at the end of the first period.  Then the Stars rattle off five unanswered goals to win their second consecutive Sam Cupp Championship!  Game MVP – Stars goalie Bobby Rutkoske stood on his proverbial head, as he foiled the high octane Wings – time after time!…

THE “A” SAM CUPP CHAMPIONSHIP GAME! STARS   4     WINGS   3 – OT Wow!  This is just the way it should be!  Talk about an even and exciting hockey game!  The Stars battle back from a late 3-1 deficit to tie it up 3-3, only to see the game go scoreless in a five minute overtime and…