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Thursday, April 29, 2010
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
MoonDawgs down but not out!
Moondawgs down but not out!
The Moondawgs played their 2nd game on Sunday but met the same opponent and fate as the previous Sunday. It was pretty much the same song and dance this go 'round too. Goals were scored and lots of them and none by the Moondawgs. The 1st period saw the Moondawgs only down a couple , the 2nd period just down a few more. However, in the 3rd period is when the Tripods really poured it on. A lot of cherry picking and breakways seemed to be their modus operandi, not seeming to care that the score was already 8-0 . I have to give it to them , they decided to stop shooting with 4 mins left after they were up 12-0. Swell group of guys huh ?
The Moondawgs were held off the score sheet but it wasn't for lack of effort. Believe it or not we actually spent more time on offense than we did the prior week. We just couldn't convert on those opportunities or the 4 or 5 breakways we had ourselves.
The only thing the Moondawgs can do is continue to skate and try to get better. I think now , most of us have realized that its going to be a long road. Its something I had forseen but hoped for a little more positive reenforcement than we have seen. I guess we really should not measure ourself based on the guys who have played for a while and chose to be in the lower leagues so they can feel good about their past hockey glory days. A true measuring stick will come a week from this Sunday on May 9th when we get to play some teams that are more on our level . Until then, we take our lumps and see where it takes us.
Keep Skating hard and good things will come guys!
-Nick Fleehart
Next Moondawgs games
Sunday May 2nd against Tinker Assault Hawks @ Artic edge. Game time is 2:15pm!
The Moondawgs played their 2nd game on Sunday but met the same opponent and fate as the previous Sunday. It was pretty much the same song and dance this go 'round too. Goals were scored and lots of them and none by the Moondawgs. The 1st period saw the Moondawgs only down a couple , the 2nd period just down a few more. However, in the 3rd period is when the Tripods really poured it on. A lot of cherry picking and breakways seemed to be their modus operandi, not seeming to care that the score was already 8-0 . I have to give it to them , they decided to stop shooting with 4 mins left after they were up 12-0. Swell group of guys huh ?
The Moondawgs were held off the score sheet but it wasn't for lack of effort. Believe it or not we actually spent more time on offense than we did the prior week. We just couldn't convert on those opportunities or the 4 or 5 breakways we had ourselves.
The only thing the Moondawgs can do is continue to skate and try to get better. I think now , most of us have realized that its going to be a long road. Its something I had forseen but hoped for a little more positive reenforcement than we have seen. I guess we really should not measure ourself based on the guys who have played for a while and chose to be in the lower leagues so they can feel good about their past hockey glory days. A true measuring stick will come a week from this Sunday on May 9th when we get to play some teams that are more on our level . Until then, we take our lumps and see where it takes us.
Keep Skating hard and good things will come guys!
-Nick Fleehart
Next Moondawgs games
Sunday May 2nd against Tinker Assault Hawks @ Artic edge. Game time is 2:15pm!
Friday, April 23, 2010
Next Game: Sunday April 25th , 2:15pm @ Blazers Ice Centre
Guess who we play again!!!! Yup the Tri-pods!!!
Monday, April 19, 2010
Moondawgs Improve but Score still Lopsided....
Moondawgs Improve but Score still Lopsided....
-by Nick Fleehart
The Adult beginners team , the Oklahoma Moondawgs, from Oklahoma City rang in their inaugural season Sunday April 18th. The Moondawgs formed this February and consists of 16 guys , all but 3 having no previous hockey or skating experience.
They opened their season in the OKCAHL against the Tri-pods. The Tri-pods have been in Division 4 for a couple of years and have many experienced players. The Tri-pods came out victorious in 9 - 2 game. The Moondawgs highlights lent them self mainly to two players. Evan Lambeth with both goals coming unassisted and then also the Goalie Brian Kraft. Brian faced tons of shots , as it seems we played the whole day in our zone. Brian was a machine for us but its hard to stop every piece of rubber sent your way when facing over what seems like 50 shots in a game. The Tripods scored early and often but got a lil showy later in the 3rd when a couple big timers decided to rub in their garbage goals.. Not to mention the cow bells that were a-ringin' from their fans. Very frustrating for a team like the 'Dawgs to have to be subject to that , and more frustrating for a team of experienced guys to want to play in the lowest division so they can do this to beginner ( or as they said 'Easy") teams. I guess some people take pride in being king turd on Shit Island eh?
The Moondawgs, while taking the loss , still showed fight and determination. They played til the game was finished and didnt give up regardless of the score. The big thing is the team is starting to play better as a team. We are moving the puck more and this will create the badly needed offense soon!
The guys have been sticking and pucking pretty regularly for the past couple of months and its starting to show. There are a lot of small things we can do to make us immensely better and these are the things we are going to work on. We also will keep rotating positions to see what works for us. I want to commend all the guys for keeping their heads up and looking past this game. It's really exciting to see a team shake something like this off and already be excited and looking forward to our next game this upcoming Sunday. As my boy Baker says "I feel a win a'comin on".
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Dawgs on a personal note, you guys have improved drastically. If we keep improving like this we will fit right in with all these teams in less than half the season. Just keep doing what your doing and being students to the game. Thanks for being a great team , its still turning out to be a great season!
Question of the Day?
Have any of you ever dealt with teams/players that should obviously be playing against more experience or better competition? What did ya think about it and how did it affect you and/or your team? Leave answers in comments box.
-by Nick Fleehart
The Adult beginners team , the Oklahoma Moondawgs, from Oklahoma City rang in their inaugural season Sunday April 18th. The Moondawgs formed this February and consists of 16 guys , all but 3 having no previous hockey or skating experience.
They opened their season in the OKCAHL against the Tri-pods. The Tri-pods have been in Division 4 for a couple of years and have many experienced players. The Tri-pods came out victorious in 9 - 2 game. The Moondawgs highlights lent them self mainly to two players. Evan Lambeth with both goals coming unassisted and then also the Goalie Brian Kraft. Brian faced tons of shots , as it seems we played the whole day in our zone. Brian was a machine for us but its hard to stop every piece of rubber sent your way when facing over what seems like 50 shots in a game. The Tripods scored early and often but got a lil showy later in the 3rd when a couple big timers decided to rub in their garbage goals.. Not to mention the cow bells that were a-ringin' from their fans. Very frustrating for a team like the 'Dawgs to have to be subject to that , and more frustrating for a team of experienced guys to want to play in the lowest division so they can do this to beginner ( or as they said 'Easy") teams. I guess some people take pride in being king turd on Shit Island eh?
The Moondawgs, while taking the loss , still showed fight and determination. They played til the game was finished and didnt give up regardless of the score. The big thing is the team is starting to play better as a team. We are moving the puck more and this will create the badly needed offense soon!
The guys have been sticking and pucking pretty regularly for the past couple of months and its starting to show. There are a lot of small things we can do to make us immensely better and these are the things we are going to work on. We also will keep rotating positions to see what works for us. I want to commend all the guys for keeping their heads up and looking past this game. It's really exciting to see a team shake something like this off and already be excited and looking forward to our next game this upcoming Sunday. As my boy Baker says "I feel a win a'comin on".
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Dawgs on a personal note, you guys have improved drastically. If we keep improving like this we will fit right in with all these teams in less than half the season. Just keep doing what your doing and being students to the game. Thanks for being a great team , its still turning out to be a great season!
Question of the Day?
Have any of you ever dealt with teams/players that should obviously be playing against more experience or better competition? What did ya think about it and how did it affect you and/or your team? Leave answers in comments box.
Friday, April 16, 2010
Everyone I have a link I want you guys to check out , if nothing more than for support. I have played a lot of softball in my lifetime , and i took it pretty serious at one point. Our teammate baker still plays. This blog is about one of the people who was in our softball community and was in a horrible accident last August. He suffered some very very serious injuries and is now battling with therapy. I follow and read this blog religiously and send many prayers toward this family.
http://prayforkevin.blogspot.com/
I just want you guys to read and support this family in a very tough time.
Thanks guys!!
http://prayforkevin.blogspot.com/
I just want you guys to read and support this family in a very tough time.
Thanks guys!!
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Sorry Guys ... I have been swamped with work which is why there is a lack of updates on the pictures, videos , and blogs. Our next game is Sunday at 3:30 against the Tripods.
I want to thank Evan's dad for taking pics of us a couple weeks ago at our Artic Edge Private ice .
Great Pics. I am recruiting a couple of the guys to do updates on here as well as be in charge of uploading video so i can get stuff out quicker. Please keep viewing and leave some comments.
Also the new blogsite/forum should be up in a couple days. Keep the lookout for OKpuckers.com and OkMoondawgs.com
I want to thank Evan's dad for taking pics of us a couple weeks ago at our Artic Edge Private ice .
Great Pics. I am recruiting a couple of the guys to do updates on here as well as be in charge of uploading video so i can get stuff out quicker. Please keep viewing and leave some comments.
Also the new blogsite/forum should be up in a couple days. Keep the lookout for OKpuckers.com and OkMoondawgs.com
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Moondawgs 4 - Other team 9 =(
Game went well even though we lost a heartbreaker 9 - 4. It really was not as lopsided as it looks. They scored most of their goals near the end of the game when we were gassed. I know they still scored them but halfway through we were really close. We will get conditioned to be able to skate the whole game. Other than that, we learned a few things and saw a lot that we need to work on. We will just keep working and we will get there. Thanks to everyone who came out to watch. I have been busy the last couple of days with my real job so I will get videos up as soon as I can.
Next game is Sunday!!!
Next game is Sunday!!!
Saturday, April 10, 2010
First game tomorrow!!!
Lines:
Nick-Evan-Baker
John-Mike- Luke
Sean-Dave -Andrew
Kyle-Gail
Hugh-Chris
Topher-Justin
Game is at 2:15... results to come!!!
Friday, April 9, 2010
It's Official!
Our game has been scheduled for 2:15 pm on Sunday 4-11-10. We play the division 4 Smart Alecs. Good luck to all my teammates!!!!
See ya at BWW in Moore tonight!!!
See ya at BWW in Moore tonight!!!
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Another Friday Night , Another great Practice... Season opener countdown T-8 days!
This practice we worked more on drills , faceoffs, and actual positioning . We learned where our position was actually supposed to be instead of just winging it like we had been doing. I feel everyone learned alot and everyone if progressing very well. We actually look better than the Mighty ducks before the met coach Gordon Bombay. HAHA!!! I think we will be ok, however we arent cup winners just yet!!!
On a personal note my advice to people just beginning is to make sure you get the right size of skate. I have been skating on skates that are a size too big. Its really taken its toll on my ankles, my foot fatigue, and my balance. My mother in law bought them for me because my shoe was a size 12. I actually need closer to an 11 but I enjoy the room in the tennis shoes. I do not enjoy the extra room in my skates!!! So go get fitted for your skates when you buy them.
Ok since this is becoming a popular segment here it goes.
Highlights of Last night:
1. Kyle has a canon from the point. He unleashes a slapper and my boy Topher stands right in front of it. It hits him in the gut in between his chest protector and his pant pads. It left a HUGE bruise and welt. Major props for that. ( the first video I uploaded was Kyle's shot and me thinking of blocking or catching it. I just decided to wave my stick at it HA! )
2. Mike got a new nickname and its the Furher. He is from Germany and he plays physical. Its his Lacrosse background coming out!! I like a little bit of the hitting so i enjoyed running him into the boards . I also enjoyed him tying my stick up where I couldnt do anything so I got free and gave him some shin slashes HAHA!!! Good work last night Furher!
3. Last but not Least... Evan finally dropped the gloves at the end of practice. Baker and Evan went round and round . Baker pulled Evan's jersey off but pulled it to far and Evan got free and won the Descision. No not real punches but it was fun to watch. I have video of it and it will be uploaded in the next couple of days.
Oh and not really a practice highlight but my Flames played , beat, and tied the Avs lat night for the 8th and final playoff spot! 4 more wins boys! Go! Flames GO!
Finally, I am really excited about the season. The greatest part about this group of guys is we all get along and share a passion for playing and learning to play. I couldnt ask for a better group of guys to start a team with. I hope we continue this for many seasons to come.
Everyone leave us comments, we like to hear feedback!!!!
OK on to the Videos!!! A lot of people tell us to work harder but we are old men who are out of shape. Yes we need to skate harder but I am happy that everyone is learning to stay more at home. The hustle will come , as soon as we can get rid of the vomit feeling an hour thru practice haha!!!
Kyle's Bomb!
Me trying to check Kyle, I missed but still took him down!!!
Please subscribe and Leave comments!!
On a personal note my advice to people just beginning is to make sure you get the right size of skate. I have been skating on skates that are a size too big. Its really taken its toll on my ankles, my foot fatigue, and my balance. My mother in law bought them for me because my shoe was a size 12. I actually need closer to an 11 but I enjoy the room in the tennis shoes. I do not enjoy the extra room in my skates!!! So go get fitted for your skates when you buy them.
Ok since this is becoming a popular segment here it goes.
Highlights of Last night:
1. Kyle has a canon from the point. He unleashes a slapper and my boy Topher stands right in front of it. It hits him in the gut in between his chest protector and his pant pads. It left a HUGE bruise and welt. Major props for that. ( the first video I uploaded was Kyle's shot and me thinking of blocking or catching it. I just decided to wave my stick at it HA! )
2. Mike got a new nickname and its the Furher. He is from Germany and he plays physical. Its his Lacrosse background coming out!! I like a little bit of the hitting so i enjoyed running him into the boards . I also enjoyed him tying my stick up where I couldnt do anything so I got free and gave him some shin slashes HAHA!!! Good work last night Furher!
3. Last but not Least... Evan finally dropped the gloves at the end of practice. Baker and Evan went round and round . Baker pulled Evan's jersey off but pulled it to far and Evan got free and won the Descision. No not real punches but it was fun to watch. I have video of it and it will be uploaded in the next couple of days.
Oh and not really a practice highlight but my Flames played , beat, and tied the Avs lat night for the 8th and final playoff spot! 4 more wins boys! Go! Flames GO!
Finally, I am really excited about the season. The greatest part about this group of guys is we all get along and share a passion for playing and learning to play. I couldnt ask for a better group of guys to start a team with. I hope we continue this for many seasons to come.
Everyone leave us comments, we like to hear feedback!!!!
OK on to the Videos!!! A lot of people tell us to work harder but we are old men who are out of shape. Yes we need to skate harder but I am happy that everyone is learning to stay more at home. The hustle will come , as soon as we can get rid of the vomit feeling an hour thru practice haha!!!
Kyle's Bomb!
Me trying to check Kyle, I missed but still took him down!!!
Please subscribe and Leave comments!!
Thursday, April 1, 2010
More Bios.... 11 days til the season starts
Hey MoonDawgs and MoonDawg Followers. I am gonna try to finish up the Bios. Here goes another 3 or so .
#14 Justin Phelps- D
Favorite Hockey team: Detroit Redwings (Bandwagonner)
Bio: Justin is a Tulsa native and a product of Jenks High school. He graduated college from Oklahoma Baptist. He loves bowling and hockey. He is also roommates with Topher which why they make a great defensive pairing. Justin is a big guy who loves to get to the net and try to score. He is excited about the upcoming season and ready to play.
# 25 Brian Kraft -Goalie
Age- 30
Favorite Hockey Team- New Jersey Devils
Bio- Born in Fargo ND. Then moved to Grand Forks ND where I Started
playing hockey at the age of four. Then on and off for ten years. I
played year around ice hockey traveling in the USA and Canada. Spent
8yrs in the navy. Loves to hunt. Happily married to my wife for 7yrs and
have 4 children.
#99 John Bauman - Center
#14 Justin Phelps- D
Bio: Justin is a Tulsa native and a product of Jenks High school. He graduated college from Oklahoma Baptist. He loves bowling and hockey. He is also roommates with Topher which why they make a great defensive pairing. Justin is a big guy who loves to get to the net and try to score. He is excited about the upcoming season and ready to play.
# 25 Brian Kraft -Goalie
Age- 30
Favorite Hockey Team- New Jersey Devils
Bio- Born in Fargo ND. Then moved to Grand Forks ND where I Started
playing hockey at the age of four. Then on and off for ten years. I
played year around ice hockey traveling in the USA and Canada. Spent
8yrs in the navy. Loves to hunt. Happily married to my wife for 7yrs and
have 4 children.
#99 John Bauman - Center
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