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“A” LEAGUE WEEKLY UPDATE – SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

LAST FRIDAY I ATTENDED THE LANSE CREUSE NORTH HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL GAME AND STUMBLED UPON THIER HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY. SECOND FROM THE LEFT IS FORMER PITTSBURGH PENGUIN AND STANLEY CUP WINNER STEVE OLEKSY. CONGRATS STEVE!   HABS   1     FLYERS   1 A great goaltender battle!  You have the grizzled veteran from Notre Dame HS Billy…

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“R” LEAGUE WEEKLY UPDATE – SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

LAST FRIDAY I ATTENDED THE LANSE CREUSE NORTH HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL GAME AND STUMBLED UPON THIER HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY. SECOND FROM THE LEFT IS FORMER PITTSBURGH PENGUIN AND STANLEY CUP WINNER STEVE OLEKSY. CONGRATS STEVE!   HABS   2    FLYERS   1 Longtime buddies Kenny Wilkins and Don Courtley tally for the Habs!  Moncton call up Rick…

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“R” LEAGUE WEEKLY UPDATE – SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

CONGRATS TO THE SAM CUPP CHAMPION HAWKS! HAWKS   7     SHARKS   2 As the victorious Hawks so aptly stated postgame: “This championship win was for Billy!”  Game was 4-2 Hawks entering the final period, as the Hawks rattle off three decisive final period goals for the convincing W!  Subbing for Billy Hagen – game MVP Mike Garlick…

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“R” LEAGUE 2022/2023 FALL PREVIEW

HAWKS – I’m not too high on this squad.  Excellent goalie will see his share of rubber! BRUINS – Very nice team.  All three facets – offense, defense and goalie are good.  Should be in contention. HABS – Forwards and defenseman are very good.  This team should score.  Can see Barry being moved back to D. WINGS –  Goalie is…

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“A” LEAGUE 2022/2023 FALL PREVIEW

LET ME FIRST SAY, THAT ALL OF THESE TEAMS ARE VERY FORMIDABLE! A VERY NICE COLLECTION OF TALENT IN THIS LEAGUE!   HAWKS – Might be a little light on the offensive end.  Good D, but can they stay home?  Excellent puck stopper! BRUINS –  Love the forwards, this team will score!  Never count out a Rex Baker led squad!…

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“A” LEAGUE WEEKLY UPDATE – AUGUST 25, 2022

CONGRATS TO THE SAM CUPP CHAMPION SHARKS!   SHARKS   8     FLYERS   3 As the hockey pundits excepted, the Sharks decisively dispatch the Flyers.  The Sharks first five goals of the game was in an early first period three minute span!  Game over!  The Flyers had no answer for Sharks line-mates and Co- MVP’s Zach Wagner and…

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“R” LEAGUE WEEKLY UPDATE – AUGUST 23, 2022

  CONGRATS TO THE HAWKS AND SHARKS, WHO BEAT THE BRUINS IN A TIEBREAKER WITH MOST GOALS SCORED! THEY WILL FACE OFF NEXT WEEK IN THE SAM CUPP CHAMPIONSHIP GAME! TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE OPC(OLDER PEOPLES COMMISSION) IN ROCHESTER. IF YOU SHOW YOUR MEDICARE CARD YOU GET IN FREE!   FINAL WEEK – PLAYOFFS HABS   2    FLYERS…

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“A” LEAGUE WEEKLY UPDATE – AUGUST 18, 2022

  FINAL WEEK – PLAYOFFS CONGRATS TO THE SHARKS AND FLYERS, WHO WILL FACE OFF NEXT WEEK IN THE SAM CUPP CHAMPIONSHIP GAME! TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE OPC(OLDER PEOPLES COMMISSION) IN ROCHESTER. IF YOU SHOW YOUR MEDICARE CARD YOU GET IN FREE! BOTH TEAMS WERE CURTS CORNER PRESEASON PICKS TO WIN IT ALL, WITH THE SHARKS HAVING THE EDGE.…

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“R” LEAGUE WEEKLY UPDATE – AUGUST 16, 2022

  WEEK FOUR – PLAYOFFS SHARKS   6     HABS   2 The Sharks score three times in the games first four minutes to commence the rout!  Bruce “The Enabler” Gooel with a two goal game.  Singles for Gary Szylanski, Ben Haynes, Al Sparks and Doug “Jeff” Beck.   Goaler Brian Miller with a light workload.  Sub Matt Lawson…

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