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03/08/2020 – Week 7 Preview
We are in uncharted territory as week 7 is upon us. Through 6 weeks, we’ve seen mostly even games with an outlier here and there. Though the Bounty Hunters are leading the pack, they rarely win by more than 1 and even suffered their first loss to the last place Jar Jars last week. As much as we’ve discussed trades, it looks like there might not be a need for this season. Everyone is safe from being traded to the Tusken Raiders… for now.
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The opening matchup will feature two teams coming off of big wins last week. Big meaning different things to both teams, though. Regardless, we should see an interesting matchup which, as evidence suggests, may see these two teams meeting in round 1 of the playoffs.
The Jar Jars earned the first victory over the Bounty Hunters last week. A second period collapse almost gave the game to the Hunters, but the JJs held on
This week, they’ll be looking to build on that momentum. Not knowing who’s in net will certainly play into the mind games as we could see Adam Winemiller, Anthony Smith, or the new confident Anthony Smith. Sporting three goalies keeps things fresh for this team. Look for captain David Penn to try to spark back-to-back wins for the first time this season. “We’ve got a great team,” Penn said. “When I’m here.”
The R2D2s big game came by the way of a 14-5 whooping of the Tusken Raiders. No excuses will be made, but Gary Burdge’s 37:26 of ice time was duly noted.
The R2s should have a longer bench this week which will keep Burdge a little more limited. Captain Andrew Minerd may just continue to payy off some of his teammates to keep them out of action if it continues to lead to such heavy victories. “Whatever it takes,” Minerd was heard mumbling. “I want that f—–g trophy.”
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The second game features two teams looking to erase the memories of last week. That may be easier said than done for one of these two, those.
After an embarassing loss last week, the Tusken Raiders have a lot to play for this week. Unsure who is going to show up isn’t going to make things any easier, though.
If the entire team shows up, expect the Raiders to push the Hunters to the limit. The Raiders have all the pieces to pace the Hunters atop the standings, but attendance woes and a high draft pick no-show has been hurting this team since game one. “(Chris) Read’s not playing this week,” noted Raiders’ captain Mike Mallery. “Smart move. Anytime I’m out there, he just racks up the penalty minutes while I rack up the bruises.”
The Bounty Hunters are looking to avoid back-to-back losses as this is not the time of year to start picking up those “L”s. Without forward Chris Read, the Hunters are going to look to rookie Ryan Rose to both goon it up a little and be the heart of the team.
Hunters’ captain Nicholas McMahon always has a trick up his sleeve, and we expect more of the same this week. Being down goalie Taylor Newton and Read, we heard he has calls out to former NHL goalie Ed Belfour and former NHL enforcer Claude Lemieux. “It’s completely fair,” stated McMahon. “They’re old, so it’s not like they’ll be in their primes.”
Quick Stats
Standings
| Team | W | L | OTL | Pts |
| Titos Punch p | 4 | 2 | 2 | 10 |
| Big Smasher * | 4 | 3 | 1 | 9 |
| Sauced Mozz * | 4 | 3 | 1 | 9 |
p = President’s Trophy
* = Clinched Playoff Berth
e = Eliminated from Playoffs
League Leaders*
| Player | Team | G | A | Pts |
| Yupanqui. J | BS | 18 | 4 | 22 |
| Hernandez, J | TP | 12 | 7 | 19 |
| Iacarella, C | SM | 11 | 6 | 17 |
| Goalie | Team | W | GAA | SV% |
| Rodriguez, F | GU | 3 | 5.00 | 0.804 |
| Newton, T | GU | 1 | 5.00 | 0.815 |
| Frizzell, B | GU | 1 | 7.00 | 0.754 |
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Week 2 Recap
Game 1
The first game of the night saw the Stray Cats hosting the Tarantulas, and while the final score was a dominant 10-3 victory for the Cats, the excitement level was… well, let’s just say it wasn’t exactly edge-of-your-seat material.
Final Score: Stray Cats 10, Tarantulas 3
Goal Scorers:
For the Stray Cats, the stars of the show were Brian Van Vlymen, who casually notched four goals, and Jake from State Farm on the ice lit up the scoresheet with a hat trick. Captain Andrew Minerd and Mike Mallery added one each, while Brandon Popham chipped in for good measure. On the Tarantulas’ side, Collin iacarella found the back of the net, and their mystery Sub Skater bagged two goals.
The Missing Stats Conundrum:
This may be the 74th season of the SARHL, and somehow, we’re still struggling with keeping score. Word got out after the game that no official stats were recorded, leaving us to rely on the ever-reliable “honor system.” That went about as well as you’d imagine. Malleryhad penciled his name in as an assist on every goal. Not just Cats’ goals, every goal. Even his own. In the end, though, we were left with only the Tarantulas’ assists being counted, both by iacarella.
Penn & Rick Odom’s Absence:
The Tarantulas were missing their fearless captain, Penn, which was clearly a big blow. Seeing Penn’s out of action, Rick Odom decided to sit this one out as well. Both were noticeably absent, but for wildly different reasons. It was a case of “if he’s not going, I’m not going” that left the Tarantulas short both leadership and giggles.
Van Vlymen and Jacob Dominate:
Van Vlymen and Jacob Hernandez made their season debuts for the Stray Cats, and they came in hot. Combining for seven goals and a handful of unrecorded assists (allegedly), the duo completely took over the game and set the tone early. Between Van Vlymen’s finishing touch and Jacob’s knack for finding the back of the net, the Cats cruised to an easy win.
Overall:
To be honest, this game won’t go down as a thriller. A lopsided scoreline, a missing captain/league leadership, and the typical overall confusion the SARHL is known for made this one more of a formality than a highlight reel. But hey, a win’s a win, and the Stray Cats will take it. As for the Tarantulas, there’s always next week.
Game 2
After a comfortable win in the first game of their double-header, the Stray Cats faced a much tougher challenge against the River Sharks, who were looking to avenge last week’s loss. The Sharks pushed the Cats to the brink, but in the end, the Stray Cats squeaked out a 6-5 victory in dramatic fashion.
Final Score: Stray Cats 6, River Sharks 5
Goal Scorers:
For the Stray Cats, goals came from Andrew Minerd, Brandon Popham, Jacob Hernandez, Augie, and Brian Van Vlymen—who, in classic BVV fashion, picked up a late breakaway goal that sealed the game. Since the sixth goal wasn’t officially noted, we gave the credit to Brian, because let’s face it, it was probably his.
The River Sharks saw a standout performance from Junior, who netted a hat trick. Ryan Lewis, fresh off his stint as the secretive and elusive Sub Skater from Game 1, and “Captain J”, Jaiden Hernandez added goals as well, but the Sharks still fell just short.
Game Notes:
The River Sharks came into this game hungry for a win, and they almost pulled it off. Junior, true to form, got the Sharks on the board early with his trademark fast start, but he also trailed off in typical trademark Junior fashion.
For the Stray Cats, Jacob Hernandez and Brian Van Vlymen were clearly feeling the effects of the double-header. They didn’t have quite the same spark that powered them through Game 1, but they still managed to make key plays when it counted. Brian’s late-game heroics, though, came after the Sharks clawed back with a pair of goals in the final minutes, tying the game in the final few minutes.
The game’s decisive moment came on a mad scramble in the Cats’ zone as the Sharks applied relentless pressure, looking to steal the win. But when an errant pass found its way towards Cat’s d-man Mike Mallery, he tipped it straight to Van Vlymen, who broke loose on a breakaway. River Sharks’ goalie Felipe Rodriguez—who had stood on his head all game long—was left to face BVV one-on-one. Despite all of Felipe’s incredible saves, there was no stopping the inevitable, and Van Vlymen coolly buried the Cats’ sixth and game-winning goal with just seconds left.
Final Thoughts:
The Stray Cats move to 3-0, continuing their hot start to the season, while the River Sharks fall to 0-3 in heartbreaking fashion. It’s been a tough start for the Sharks, who just can’t seem to catch a break despite some strong individual performances. With both teams showing they’ve got plenty of fight left, it’ll be interesting to see how they bounce back in the coming weeks.
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