Although at the end of a game the score is all that matters , the Dawgs found out that the final score isn't the only indicator of whether or not the game was a good one for them. The MoonDawgs played their first double header of the season. They faced some adversity coming into the game. A couple injuries and couple of people missing were just a couple mountains they had to climb. The first game showed the dawgs play tough but fall 5-3 to the Smart Alecs. Their first win still elusively evaded them. The goals were scored by Jon and Evan ...again!! However the lines showed more chemistry and all had scoring chances.
The 2nd game was against those pesky Tri-pods. The Tripods had blown out the MoonDawgs in the first 2 meetings. This game had all the makings of another blowout. The dawgs had just played a game and had little to no rest. The Moondawgs scored first for their first lead ever against the Tri-pods. In the end the 'pods won 6-3 but the game was a lot closer than 3 goals. The other 2 Moondawgs lines had a ton of scoring opportunites and played AWESOME. Everyone was working together and playing well. A lot more puck movement was the key and the close games gave the MoonDawgs confidence. Playing well has definitely lifted the 'Dawgs spirits. All of them are ready to play but will have to wait since the league is off for Memorial Day.
Highlights of the day:
Evan's Hat trick on the 'pods
Baker trying to fight Crazy Dave
and since I write this, My first penalty which was roughing , and also me goading the Tri-pods goalie into a penalty by tripping me !!
Good Job Boys!
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Monday, May 17, 2010
Short handed Dawgs fall hard to TInkerHawks
Coming into their 5th game of the year the Moondawgs thought their elusive 1st win was close. With two 1 -goal losses in the last two weeks, things looked like they were coming together for the dawgs. The Dawgs faced the Hawks at Blazers Ice centre on Sunday. The Dawgs were missing 1/3 rd of their team but the show must go on eh ?
The game started with a bang but not for the Dawgs. The Hawks scored 3 times in the first 4 minutes. Its was pretty much all Hawks for the rest of the day. The Hawks ended the 1st period 6-0 . The bright spots of the day were once again Lambeth and Bauman. Both potted goals for consecutive days. The score ended 11-2 in favor of the hawks.
The Dawgs will look to bounce back next week when they play their first double header of the year. They face the Smart Alecs and then the Tripods.
The game started with a bang but not for the Dawgs. The Hawks scored 3 times in the first 4 minutes. Its was pretty much all Hawks for the rest of the day. The Hawks ended the 1st period 6-0 . The bright spots of the day were once again Lambeth and Bauman. Both potted goals for consecutive days. The score ended 11-2 in favor of the hawks.
The Dawgs will look to bounce back next week when they play their first double header of the year. They face the Smart Alecs and then the Tripods.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Still working on Article for Sunday ... Here is the scoring!
Period 1 G: E. Lambeth (5) A: Fleehart (2) , K. Young (1)
G: J. Bauman (2) Unassited
Period 2 G: J Bauman (3) A: E. Lambeth (1) , N. Fleehart (3)
Period 3 None
G: J. Bauman (2) Unassited
Period 2 G: J Bauman (3) A: E. Lambeth (1) , N. Fleehart (3)
Period 3 None
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Moondawgs 3 - Smart Alecs 4
Well another 4-3 loss , disappointing especially since we had the lead again the 3rd.
Article forthcoming ...
Article forthcoming ...
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Moondawgs 3 - Tinkerhawks 4
Moondawgs show some bite, but still fall short:
Written by Nick Fleehart
Sunday , the Moondawgs prepared for their 3rd game of the season against the Tinker Hawks. This matchup was up North at Artic Edge Ice Arena, game time was set for 3:30 pm. The previous week saw the Moondawgs blown out by the D3 team in D4 teams clothing, the Tripods. The 'Dawgs took the week and prepared using a stick&puck session on Wed and some private ice on Friday night. They worked primarily on skating and passing as they seem to be the biggest obstacles of many standing in the way of that elusive first victory. The work the 'Dawgs have been putting in finally decided to show its face in the from of a competitive game against the Tinker Hawks Sunday.
The Lines looked like this:
Dave-Mike-Chris
Nick-Evan-Luke
Sean-Baker-Kyle
Gail-Justin
Jon-Kyle
Evan-Gail
The game started out with a bang for the Moondawgs as the did something they have not done yet in regulation. The 'Dawgs opened the scoring and on only the 2nd shift of the game. Nick stripped the puck from a Hawk's defender and tied up the opposing players stick to allow Luke to take possession of the puck. Luke shoveled the puck toward the right hand boards where Kyle picked up the puck. Kyle wound up and unleashed one of his sizzling slap shots . The shot didn't even give the goalie time to react and put the ' Dawgs up 1-0 @ 3:52 in the 1st. The 'dawgs built the lead as the teams leading scorer, Evan, took a pass in the middle of his defensive zone and headed up the ice on a break away. A beautiful deke and a backhand laser later the 'Dawgs were up 2-0. The Period ended with a 2-1 lead for the 'Dawgs.
The 2nd period was played well by both sides and the Tinker hawks put up 2 goals to take the lead into the 3rd period.
The 3rd period started out 3-2 in favor of the 'hawks. The hawks scored early to put the 'dawgs down 2 goals and gave them a large hill to climb if they wanted to tie the game up. Both sides played great defensive hockey for almost the rest of the game. With 4 minutes left in the 3rd there was a scrum in front of the hawks goalie. Sean put a shot on goal and the rebound came out to Evan. Evan knocked home the rebound to score his 4th goal of the season and bring his team to within 1. The last 4 minutes of the game seemed to be all 'Dawgs as they put as many shots on goal in those 4 minutes as they did in the previous Sunday's game. Although they owned the last 4 minutes the couldn't net a goal to tie it up.
The 'dawgs fought back but fell short 4 - 3. They played a lot better than the previous game and showed immense improvement. If they continue to improve the 1st win shouldn't be too far off! There were many standouts in the game other than the goal scorers. Most of the guys played great hockey and stayed in their positions. Mike La Torre became a defensive dynamo by laying out an blocking like 6 shots. The passing looked crisper and we played in the other teams zone a lot more than we had in previous games. Its starting to feel a lil bit like hockey.
Good Job boys!
Written by Nick Fleehart
Sunday , the Moondawgs prepared for their 3rd game of the season against the Tinker Hawks. This matchup was up North at Artic Edge Ice Arena, game time was set for 3:30 pm. The previous week saw the Moondawgs blown out by the D3 team in D4 teams clothing, the Tripods. The 'Dawgs took the week and prepared using a stick&puck session on Wed and some private ice on Friday night. They worked primarily on skating and passing as they seem to be the biggest obstacles of many standing in the way of that elusive first victory. The work the 'Dawgs have been putting in finally decided to show its face in the from of a competitive game against the Tinker Hawks Sunday.
The Lines looked like this:
Dave-Mike-Chris
Nick-Evan-Luke
Sean-Baker-Kyle
Gail-Justin
Jon-Kyle
Evan-Gail
The game started out with a bang for the Moondawgs as the did something they have not done yet in regulation. The 'Dawgs opened the scoring and on only the 2nd shift of the game. Nick stripped the puck from a Hawk's defender and tied up the opposing players stick to allow Luke to take possession of the puck. Luke shoveled the puck toward the right hand boards where Kyle picked up the puck. Kyle wound up and unleashed one of his sizzling slap shots . The shot didn't even give the goalie time to react and put the ' Dawgs up 1-0 @ 3:52 in the 1st. The 'dawgs built the lead as the teams leading scorer, Evan, took a pass in the middle of his defensive zone and headed up the ice on a break away. A beautiful deke and a backhand laser later the 'Dawgs were up 2-0. The Period ended with a 2-1 lead for the 'Dawgs.
The 2nd period was played well by both sides and the Tinker hawks put up 2 goals to take the lead into the 3rd period.
The 3rd period started out 3-2 in favor of the 'hawks. The hawks scored early to put the 'dawgs down 2 goals and gave them a large hill to climb if they wanted to tie the game up. Both sides played great defensive hockey for almost the rest of the game. With 4 minutes left in the 3rd there was a scrum in front of the hawks goalie. Sean put a shot on goal and the rebound came out to Evan. Evan knocked home the rebound to score his 4th goal of the season and bring his team to within 1. The last 4 minutes of the game seemed to be all 'Dawgs as they put as many shots on goal in those 4 minutes as they did in the previous Sunday's game. Although they owned the last 4 minutes the couldn't net a goal to tie it up.
The 'dawgs fought back but fell short 4 - 3. They played a lot better than the previous game and showed immense improvement. If they continue to improve the 1st win shouldn't be too far off! There were many standouts in the game other than the goal scorers. Most of the guys played great hockey and stayed in their positions. Mike La Torre became a defensive dynamo by laying out an blocking like 6 shots. The passing looked crisper and we played in the other teams zone a lot more than we had in previous games. Its starting to feel a lil bit like hockey.
Good Job boys!
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Tinker Hawks 4 - Moondawgs 3
A lot closer , more competitive game today .. Will write a longer Article when I get time.
Scoring Summary
1st Period
Goal: K. Young (1) - Assists - L. Wood (1) N. Fleehart (1)
Goal: E. Lambeth (3) - Assists - Unassisted
2nd Period
No Scoring
3rd Period
Goal: E. Lambeth (4) Assists: S. Netterville (1)
Scoring Summary
1st Period
Goal: K. Young (1) - Assists - L. Wood (1) N. Fleehart (1)
Goal: E. Lambeth (3) - Assists - Unassisted
2nd Period
No Scoring
3rd Period
Goal: E. Lambeth (4) Assists: S. Netterville (1)
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