Was last night's game the, "Best win in franchise history"? AB-SA-FREAKIN-LUTE-LY!!!!...on all sides of the ball - Face-offs, groundballs, motion offense, team defense, personnel substitution and unbelievable play in goal (ok, so a couple of those shots are gonna leave a mark...can a lacrosse ball double as a meat tenderizer when it makes contact with a forearm and is launched up and over a 10 ' fence behind the goal?)...in the four year history of the team, last night's game was the best and most satisfying...Silver Sachems 10 - South Shore Womps 9.
It was satisfying because it showed the resiliency of our team to come back from 3-4 and 6-8 deficits without panicking. We were especially pleased with the way EVERYONE played their role and allowed the right personnel onto the field in key game situations. Admittedly, the bench shortened a bit through most of the game but, there will be many more games this season when we will have some breathing room to extend the bench with playing time for all.
The offense seemed more relaxed in distributing the ball with wider formations and more off ball motion...throughout the game there were many more quality shot opportunities than we've had and believe last night's style of play is really something to build on. Key goals from Tom #12, Hoop #19, George #9, Brian #14, Kevin #16 (from the side of a milk carton into the box score), Josh #22 and Alex #11 showed how getting everyone involved in our newish style of motion, cuts, 'iso-s' and feeds works...the combination of speed from the wings from John #6, Carl #29, and Pete #38's heart and hustle on the FOs to a new-found cohesion on transition led to a solid effort...once we realized everything isn't a fast break, we can move the rock around, and how effective an invert offense can be was really the key.
Another great game of team defense led by poles' Greg #3, Mike #10, Kevin #13 and Rich #7 along with D-middies Craig #50 and Johnny T #5 and good defensive transitions at LSM from Scott #20 and the return from the sea of "Squid-ward" Mark #21. And, how about that 'stellar' play from our keeper, John D #15? Unflappable, John kept a very good team out of the net through his physical, "Tim Thomas-esque" display of ball stopping.
Clearly a win we can build on and a demonstration how we can run with anyone in the league when we understand our roles, work together, support one another and 'bring it' as a team...NEXT UP?: Easton Misfits on WEDNESDAY, July 6th at Oliver Ames High School in Easton...Game #2 was a GREAT WIN, we hope you have an enjoyable 4th and are ready to 'bring it' next week.
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Game #1 Summary: Olde Pats 4 - Sachems 3 (0-1)
Great start to the season! We came together and dominated last night's game for the final three quarters with solid team defense and goalie play, poise and patience possessing the ball, good scoring chances and an overall team effort with everyone playing their role. It was great right up until the point where the game was over and we had one less goal than the other team. Silver Sachems 3 - Sudbury Olde Patriots 4.
The game proved we can run with anyone in this league and we will definitely get our share of wins. In most ONELL games, holding a team to four goals is almost assures a win but, the Olde Pats had a very stingy defense with good goalie play. The keys for our future success will be to play in transition (both offense to defense and defense to offense) by getting the right personnel on and off the field.
On scoring chances it's more a matter of 'everything isn't always a fast break' and we need the patience to "pull it out," "turn from pressure" and restart the sequence. The highlights of the game included: the rock solid play of our goalie, John Tatusko, who yet again showed the importance of versatility; the effectiveness of Tom O'Rourke inverting from "X"; Juice's usual hustle on and off the field; and, the combination of Brian Crowley, Pete Davis and Luke Bauingo on the faceoffs. Scorers included: Steve Hooper, Tom O'Rourke and Juice.
Next up: South Shore Womps in Hingham on Tuesday, June 28th. The Womps historically are a fairly strong team and have been in existence for several years. In their just their second year as an O40 they have a lot of experience playing together...being a home game they will have a strong turnout of players and we will need to take our game to the next logical level.
The game proved we can run with anyone in this league and we will definitely get our share of wins. In most ONELL games, holding a team to four goals is almost assures a win but, the Olde Pats had a very stingy defense with good goalie play. The keys for our future success will be to play in transition (both offense to defense and defense to offense) by getting the right personnel on and off the field.
On scoring chances it's more a matter of 'everything isn't always a fast break' and we need the patience to "pull it out," "turn from pressure" and restart the sequence. The highlights of the game included: the rock solid play of our goalie, John Tatusko, who yet again showed the importance of versatility; the effectiveness of Tom O'Rourke inverting from "X"; Juice's usual hustle on and off the field; and, the combination of Brian Crowley, Pete Davis and Luke Bauingo on the faceoffs. Scorers included: Steve Hooper, Tom O'Rourke and Juice.
Next up: South Shore Womps in Hingham on Tuesday, June 28th. The Womps historically are a fairly strong team and have been in existence for several years. In their just their second year as an O40 they have a lot of experience playing together...being a home game they will have a strong turnout of players and we will need to take our game to the next logical level.
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
2011 Season Gets Underway
The South Coast Silver Sachems kick-off their 2011 schedule on June 21st. This year's team playing in its 4th season features most of the returning players from 2010 with some great additions at all positions. In addition to returning All-Stars Brian Crowley, Steve Hooper, Greg Anderson, Mark "Juice" Giusti and Larry Simpson, the team has added some key additions. New to the squad are Dave Briere, John Norberg, Luke Baiungo, Carl Faust and Kevin Young. The team boasted a 3-5 record yet finished strong by winning three of their last four games; losing two games by one goal; and another in overtime. Expectations are high for this squad with a goal of making the playoffs. The team plays its home games at "Silver Sachems Stadium" located on the campus of Bridgewater Raynham HS (415 Center Street, Bridgewater MA). As always, the team's mission is "promote good sportsmanship, a family friendly environment and honoring the great game of lacrosse."
The season schedule includes:
June 14th - Scrimmage at Home v Salty Old Buzzards
June 21st - Game #1 Away at Sudbury Olde Patriots
June 28th - Game #2 Away at South Shore Womps (Hingham)
July 5th - Game #3 Away at Easton Misfits
July 12th - Game #4 Home v Gansett Grays
July 19th - Game #5 Home v Salty Old Buzzards
July 26th - Game #6 Away at South Shore Stragglers (Cohasset)
August 2nd - Game #7 Home v Westwood Aged Wood
August 9th - Game #8 Home v MetroLacrosse Blue Doughnuts
The season schedule includes:
June 14th - Scrimmage at Home v Salty Old Buzzards
June 21st - Game #1 Away at Sudbury Olde Patriots
June 28th - Game #2 Away at South Shore Womps (Hingham)
July 5th - Game #3 Away at Easton Misfits
July 12th - Game #4 Home v Gansett Grays
July 19th - Game #5 Home v Salty Old Buzzards
July 26th - Game #6 Away at South Shore Stragglers (Cohasset)
August 2nd - Game #7 Home v Westwood Aged Wood
August 9th - Game #8 Home v MetroLacrosse Blue Doughnuts
Monday, August 23, 2010
2010 Player Recognition Awards Announced at End of Season Celebration
On Sunday, August 22nd the 2010 Silver Sachems Player Recognition Awards were presented at the End of Season Celebration held at the Cork Tapas and Wine Bar in New Bedford in an event hosted by Larry Simpson and his wife, Melissa.
The Awards included:
Commitment Awards (Individuals who played in all eight games) - Chris Baril, Alex Cheng, Tom Collard, Brian Crowley, Mark ‘Juice” Giusti, Steve Hooper, and Larry Simpson
All-Stars (Voted On by their Teammates) - Greg Anderson (did not play), Alex Cheng (did not play), Brian Crowley, and Mark "Juice" Giusti. Steve Hooper served as an alternate and Larry Simpson was named League Ambassador representing the South Division in the ONELL All-Star Game held on July 24th.
Community Service Recognition Award - Ron Ferrigno and Mark Gough
Ron Ferrigno and his Daughter rode 170 miles of the Pan Mass Challenge raising monies for the Jimmy Fund in the fight against cancer. The Club has made a modest donation and individual donations all totaling $250.
Mark Gough who was one of 10,000 runners who ran in the 38th Falmouth Road Race. He ran on behalf of Walker, which provides special education and mental health services to children who face challenges that most of us will never have to imagine. Children at Walker typically suffer from serious emotional and behavioral problems, acute learning disabilities, and mental illness. They often arrive at Walker in crisis, frightened, and lonely. Their families are exhausted from a past filled with pain and despair. The Club presented Mark with a check for $50.
Utility Player of the Year Award - John Tatusko
This award is dedicated to the team player that came to every game carrying three sticks ready to play any position asked of him. Whether it was Midfield, Defense or stepping in goal against the #2 ranked Buzzards holding them scoreless in the 4th quarter and just six goals overall he never wavered from the challenge.
Stellar Performance Award - John Decesare
The award recognizes the player on the field who was ultimately responsible for whether an opponent scores or not. It honors a guy who achieved a season save percentage of 86% and whose “stellar play” in goal contributed to first win in Sachems history.
"Silver Sachems" Award - Steve Hooper and Brian Crowley
This award honors not necessarily the best player(s) on the team though he (they) tied for 2nd in total points, but the player(s) who embodies and promotes the character of our team: positive, upbeat attitude on and off the field, demonstrating the commitment and dedication that is an inspiration to us all.
Most Valuable Player Award - Mark “Juice” Giusti
This award acknowledges every measure of what it means to be the team’s most valuable player…from his leadership off the field who recruited several players who now make up an important core of the team; his leadership on the field by contributing team leading 13 goals and 11 assists accounting half of the team’s 59 goals making the Sachems ranked 8th out of 19 teams. Most importantly, the player who selflessly made all the players around him better.
The Awards included:
Commitment Awards (Individuals who played in all eight games) - Chris Baril, Alex Cheng, Tom Collard, Brian Crowley, Mark ‘Juice” Giusti, Steve Hooper, and Larry Simpson
All-Stars (Voted On by their Teammates) - Greg Anderson (did not play), Alex Cheng (did not play), Brian Crowley, and Mark "Juice" Giusti. Steve Hooper served as an alternate and Larry Simpson was named League Ambassador representing the South Division in the ONELL All-Star Game held on July 24th.
Community Service Recognition Award - Ron Ferrigno and Mark Gough
Ron Ferrigno and his Daughter rode 170 miles of the Pan Mass Challenge raising monies for the Jimmy Fund in the fight against cancer. The Club has made a modest donation and individual donations all totaling $250.
Mark Gough who was one of 10,000 runners who ran in the 38th Falmouth Road Race. He ran on behalf of Walker, which provides special education and mental health services to children who face challenges that most of us will never have to imagine. Children at Walker typically suffer from serious emotional and behavioral problems, acute learning disabilities, and mental illness. They often arrive at Walker in crisis, frightened, and lonely. Their families are exhausted from a past filled with pain and despair. The Club presented Mark with a check for $50.
Utility Player of the Year Award - John Tatusko
This award is dedicated to the team player that came to every game carrying three sticks ready to play any position asked of him. Whether it was Midfield, Defense or stepping in goal against the #2 ranked Buzzards holding them scoreless in the 4th quarter and just six goals overall he never wavered from the challenge.
Stellar Performance Award - John Decesare
The award recognizes the player on the field who was ultimately responsible for whether an opponent scores or not. It honors a guy who achieved a season save percentage of 86% and whose “stellar play” in goal contributed to first win in Sachems history.
"Silver Sachems" Award - Steve Hooper and Brian Crowley
This award honors not necessarily the best player(s) on the team though he (they) tied for 2nd in total points, but the player(s) who embodies and promotes the character of our team: positive, upbeat attitude on and off the field, demonstrating the commitment and dedication that is an inspiration to us all.
Most Valuable Player Award - Mark “Juice” Giusti
This award acknowledges every measure of what it means to be the team’s most valuable player…from his leadership off the field who recruited several players who now make up an important core of the team; his leadership on the field by contributing team leading 13 goals and 11 assists accounting half of the team’s 59 goals making the Sachems ranked 8th out of 19 teams. Most importantly, the player who selflessly made all the players around him better.
Friday, August 13, 2010
O40 Round One Playoff Results
ONELL Over-40 Division Playoffs Round 1 Results from Tuesday, August 10
#8 Sudbury Olde Patriots 3
#1 Granite State Thunder 14
#7 Seacoast Sack 2
#2 North Shore LC 5
#6 South Shore Stragglers 7
#3 Buzzards Bay Salty Old Buzzards 5
#5 Billerica Fakawee 11
#4 Atlantic Sportswear 5
ONELL Over-40 Division Semi Finals on Tuesday, August 10
#6 South Shore Stragglers @ #1 Granite State Thunder
Bedford HS, Bedford, NH TBD
#5 Billerica Fakawee @ #2 North Shore LC
McCall Middle School, Winchester MA 6:30 p.m.
#8 Sudbury Olde Patriots 3
#1 Granite State Thunder 14
#7 Seacoast Sack 2
#2 North Shore LC 5
#6 South Shore Stragglers 7
#3 Buzzards Bay Salty Old Buzzards 5
#5 Billerica Fakawee 11
#4 Atlantic Sportswear 5
ONELL Over-40 Division Semi Finals on Tuesday, August 10
#6 South Shore Stragglers @ #1 Granite State Thunder
Bedford HS, Bedford, NH TBD
#5 Billerica Fakawee @ #2 North Shore LC
McCall Middle School, Winchester MA 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
2010 Season Statistics
1 2 3 4 OT - Totals
Game #1 South Shore Womps 1 2 0 3 - 6
June 15th - HOME L (0-1) 3 0 4 0 - 7
Game #2 Gansett Grays 0 3 4 1 - 8
June 22nd - AWAY L (0-2) 3 2 2 5 - 12
Game #3 South Shore Stragglers 0 2 1 0 - 3
June 29th - AWAY L (0-3) 4 2 4 3 - 13
Game #4 Elder Tribesman 3 0 2 2 - 7
July 6th - Neutral W (1-3) 1 0 3 0 - 4
Game #5 Gansett Grays 2 1 3 2 0 - 8
July 13th/25th - HOME L (1-4) 3 2 2 1 1 - 9
Game #6 NH Rusty Bones 6 2 1 1 - 10
July 20th - Neutral W (2-4) 1 0 2 1 - 4
Game #7 Easton Misfits 2 4 3 4 - 13
July 27th - HOME W (3-4) 0 1 1 0 - 2
Game #8 Salty Old Buzzards 1 2 1 0 - 4
August 3rd - HOME W (3-5) 2 3 1 0 - 6
TOTAL GOALS FOR 15 16 15 13 0 - 59
TOTAL GOALS AGAINST 17 10 19 10 1 - 57
Season Average FOR 7.38
Season Average AGAINST 7.13
Goal Differential 2.00
STATISTICS
GROUND BALLS
Won 59 63 49 64 2 - 237
Lost 51 70 52 50 2 - 225
Win Percentage 51.30%
SHOTS
For 21 23 13 20 1 - 78
Against 25 43 37 29 1 - 135
Sachem Average/Game 9.75
Opponent Average/Game 16.88
CLEARS
Cleared 29 33 29 28 1 - 120
Failed 9 16 17 18 0 - 60
Percentage 66.67%
FACEOFFS
Won 20 15 20 17 0 - 72
Lost 15 17 19 13 1 - 65
Percentage 52.55%
PENALTIES
Erik Winton #27 4
Mark "Juice" Giusti #23 3
Alex Cheng #11 2
John Tatusko #5 2
Justin Feingold #44 2
Steve Hooper #19 1
Mark Carroll #21 1
Brian Crowley #14 1
Larry Simpson #4 1
Greg Anderson #3 1
SCORING G A TOTAL PTS
Mark "Juice" Giusti #23 13 11 - 24
Brian Crowley #14 9 1 - 10
Steve Hooper #19 8 2 - 10
George Finn #9 6 2 - 8
Justin Feingold #44 6 0 - 6
Josh Fenton #22 3 1 - 4
Todd Geraughty #6 3 1 - 4
Mark Gough #8 3 0 - 3
Tom O'Rourke #12 3 0 - 3
Dan Connors #30 2 0 - 2
Larry Simpson #4 0 2 - 2
Scott Nilson #20 1 0 - 1
Tom Bosworth #99 1 0 - 1
Alex Cheng #11 0 1 - 1
John Decesare #15 0 1 - 1
GOAL KEEPING
John Decesare #15 (3-3)
Shots 37 46 40 26 3 - 131
Saves 25 41 24 21 2 - 113
Goals Allowed 12 5 16 5 1 - 39
Save Percentage 15.24% 89.13% 60.00% 80.77% 66.67% - 86.26%
John Tatusko #5 (0-2)
Shots 13 17 14 11 - 55
Saves 8 12 11 6 - 37
Goals Allowed 5 5 3 5 - 18
Save Percentage 61.54% 70.59% 78.57% 54.55% - 67.27%
TOTAL
Shots 50 63 54 37 3 - 207
Saves 33 53 35 27 2 - 150
Goals Allowed 17 10 19 10 1 - 57
Save Percentage 66.00% 84.13% 64.81% 72.97% 66.67% - 72.46%
2010 Olde New England Lacrosse FINAL STANDINGS (8/3/10)
OVER-40 DIVISION W L T GF GA TOTAL POINTS AVE PPG GAA
Granite State Thunder* 8 0 0 88 35 16 2 4.38
North Shore LC* 7 0 0 81 32 14 2 4.57
Salty Old Buzzards* 7 1 0 81 31 14 1.75 3.88
Atlantic Sportswear* 6 1 0 57 33 12 1.71 4.71
Billerica Fakawee* 6 2 0 73 47 12 1.5 5.88
South Shore Stragglers* 5 3 0 79 42 10 1.25 5.25
Seacoast Sack* 4 3 0 73 49 8 1.14 7
Sudbury Olde Patriots* 4 3 0 46 47 8 1.14 6.71
'Gansett Grays 4 3 0 55 44 8 1.14 6.29
Groton Ancient Warriors 4 4 0 65 60 8 1 7.5
South Shore Womps 3 4 0 44 54 6 0.86 7.71
Woburn Bald Eagles 3 5 0 40 50 6 0.75 6.25
Silver Sachems 3 5 0 59 57 6 0.75 7.13
Gaspin' Greenheads 2 5 1 42 54 5 0.63 6.75
Blue Stale Doughnuts 2 5 0 29 61 4 0.57 8.71
Elder Tribesman 2 6 0 41 83 4 0.5 10.38
Winchester Silver Foxes 1 6 1 41 62 3 0.38 7.75
NH Rusty Bones 0 8 0 25 85 0 0 10.63
Misfits 0 7 0 6 99 0 0 14.14
Playoff Team*
ONELL Over-40 Division Playoffs - Round 1 - Tuesday, August 10
#8 Sudbury Olde Patriots at #1 Granite State Thunder
#7 Seacoast Sack at #2 North Shore LC
#6 South Shore Stragglers at #3 Buzzards Bay Salty Old Buzzards
#5 Billerica Fakawee at #4 Atlantic Sportswear
Game #1 South Shore Womps 1 2 0 3 - 6
June 15th - HOME L (0-1) 3 0 4 0 - 7
Game #2 Gansett Grays 0 3 4 1 - 8
June 22nd - AWAY L (0-2) 3 2 2 5 - 12
Game #3 South Shore Stragglers 0 2 1 0 - 3
June 29th - AWAY L (0-3) 4 2 4 3 - 13
Game #4 Elder Tribesman 3 0 2 2 - 7
July 6th - Neutral W (1-3) 1 0 3 0 - 4
Game #5 Gansett Grays 2 1 3 2 0 - 8
July 13th/25th - HOME L (1-4) 3 2 2 1 1 - 9
Game #6 NH Rusty Bones 6 2 1 1 - 10
July 20th - Neutral W (2-4) 1 0 2 1 - 4
Game #7 Easton Misfits 2 4 3 4 - 13
July 27th - HOME W (3-4) 0 1 1 0 - 2
Game #8 Salty Old Buzzards 1 2 1 0 - 4
August 3rd - HOME W (3-5) 2 3 1 0 - 6
TOTAL GOALS FOR 15 16 15 13 0 - 59
TOTAL GOALS AGAINST 17 10 19 10 1 - 57
Season Average FOR 7.38
Season Average AGAINST 7.13
Goal Differential 2.00
STATISTICS
GROUND BALLS
Won 59 63 49 64 2 - 237
Lost 51 70 52 50 2 - 225
Win Percentage 51.30%
SHOTS
For 21 23 13 20 1 - 78
Against 25 43 37 29 1 - 135
Sachem Average/Game 9.75
Opponent Average/Game 16.88
CLEARS
Cleared 29 33 29 28 1 - 120
Failed 9 16 17 18 0 - 60
Percentage 66.67%
FACEOFFS
Won 20 15 20 17 0 - 72
Lost 15 17 19 13 1 - 65
Percentage 52.55%
PENALTIES
Erik Winton #27 4
Mark "Juice" Giusti #23 3
Alex Cheng #11 2
John Tatusko #5 2
Justin Feingold #44 2
Steve Hooper #19 1
Mark Carroll #21 1
Brian Crowley #14 1
Larry Simpson #4 1
Greg Anderson #3 1
SCORING G A TOTAL PTS
Mark "Juice" Giusti #23 13 11 - 24
Brian Crowley #14 9 1 - 10
Steve Hooper #19 8 2 - 10
George Finn #9 6 2 - 8
Justin Feingold #44 6 0 - 6
Josh Fenton #22 3 1 - 4
Todd Geraughty #6 3 1 - 4
Mark Gough #8 3 0 - 3
Tom O'Rourke #12 3 0 - 3
Dan Connors #30 2 0 - 2
Larry Simpson #4 0 2 - 2
Scott Nilson #20 1 0 - 1
Tom Bosworth #99 1 0 - 1
Alex Cheng #11 0 1 - 1
John Decesare #15 0 1 - 1
GOAL KEEPING
John Decesare #15 (3-3)
Shots 37 46 40 26 3 - 131
Saves 25 41 24 21 2 - 113
Goals Allowed 12 5 16 5 1 - 39
Save Percentage 15.24% 89.13% 60.00% 80.77% 66.67% - 86.26%
John Tatusko #5 (0-2)
Shots 13 17 14 11 - 55
Saves 8 12 11 6 - 37
Goals Allowed 5 5 3 5 - 18
Save Percentage 61.54% 70.59% 78.57% 54.55% - 67.27%
TOTAL
Shots 50 63 54 37 3 - 207
Saves 33 53 35 27 2 - 150
Goals Allowed 17 10 19 10 1 - 57
Save Percentage 66.00% 84.13% 64.81% 72.97% 66.67% - 72.46%
2010 Olde New England Lacrosse FINAL STANDINGS (8/3/10)
OVER-40 DIVISION W L T GF GA TOTAL POINTS AVE PPG GAA
Granite State Thunder* 8 0 0 88 35 16 2 4.38
North Shore LC* 7 0 0 81 32 14 2 4.57
Salty Old Buzzards* 7 1 0 81 31 14 1.75 3.88
Atlantic Sportswear* 6 1 0 57 33 12 1.71 4.71
Billerica Fakawee* 6 2 0 73 47 12 1.5 5.88
South Shore Stragglers* 5 3 0 79 42 10 1.25 5.25
Seacoast Sack* 4 3 0 73 49 8 1.14 7
Sudbury Olde Patriots* 4 3 0 46 47 8 1.14 6.71
'Gansett Grays 4 3 0 55 44 8 1.14 6.29
Groton Ancient Warriors 4 4 0 65 60 8 1 7.5
South Shore Womps 3 4 0 44 54 6 0.86 7.71
Woburn Bald Eagles 3 5 0 40 50 6 0.75 6.25
Silver Sachems 3 5 0 59 57 6 0.75 7.13
Gaspin' Greenheads 2 5 1 42 54 5 0.63 6.75
Blue Stale Doughnuts 2 5 0 29 61 4 0.57 8.71
Elder Tribesman 2 6 0 41 83 4 0.5 10.38
Winchester Silver Foxes 1 6 1 41 62 3 0.38 7.75
NH Rusty Bones 0 8 0 25 85 0 0 10.63
Misfits 0 7 0 6 99 0 0 14.14
Playoff Team*
ONELL Over-40 Division Playoffs - Round 1 - Tuesday, August 10
#8 Sudbury Olde Patriots at #1 Granite State Thunder
#7 Seacoast Sack at #2 North Shore LC
#6 South Shore Stragglers at #3 Buzzards Bay Salty Old Buzzards
#5 Billerica Fakawee at #4 Atlantic Sportswear
Week #8 vs Salty Old Buzzards 4-6 L (3-5)
We've come to the end of the road of our season but, man what a finish! We ran with a 7-1, 3rd place, playoff-bound team who was a 2009 ONELL finalist and kept it close to the very end...Buzzards Bay Salty Old Buzzards (7-1) - 6, South Coast Silver Sachems (3-5) - 4.
If only we had another eight games...By far, August 3rd's game was the best total team effort of the season. The Buzzards came into the game looking ahead to next week's playoff game and scored the first two goals but, got a HUGE wake up in the 1st quarter on a much improved Sachem team from the last time they played us. We got on the board on an unassisted goal by Juice #23 to make the score 1-2. The Sachems out hustled them winning the GBs 11-9, made more shots 13-9 and matched them at the faceoff X 2-2. The defense kept their relentless play and back-up goal tender, John Tatusko #5, made 11 saves. The Buzzards goalie, Rob McMillan, came up HUGE himself by making numerous short range stops. The second quarter was much like the first with the Buzzards scoring three more goals but, the Sachems came back with two of their own with two goals from Attackman Tom O'Rourke, one on an assist from George Finn #9 and another unassisted goal on a heads up play by intercepting a pass and putting it into an empty net. The 2nd quarter ended at a very respectable 3-5.
In the 3rd the defense kept up their solid play allowing just one goal in the entire 2nd half with another waved off on a crease violation. The team effort continued throughout the second half but, the Buzzards picked it up a bit winning the GB war 22-15 and had more possessions getting 13 to our 8 shots. While the defense continued to play tight and tough, they got a bit sloppy on clears making an uncharacteristic 10 of 19 attempts. The offense kept up their pace and scored on an unassisted goal from Finn #9 to make it 4-6 going into the final quarter. The 4th quarter saw multiple opportunities by both teams with the pace and style of the game that were very evenly matched but, the Buzzards prevailed in the end.
It was a fitting way to end the regular season by finishing on a high note by keeping the Buzzards scoreless in the final frame. I dare say, we have become the best 3 win team in the league and believe we have set the foundation for a very promising 2011 season. The season saw the addition of many new faces and notched the first three victories in team history (ssshhhh, let's keep that one quiet). Despite an 0-3 start we finished with a very respectable 3-2 finish. And, we came just one goal (the OT loss) and just one win away (losses of 7-8, 3-13, 8-12, and 4-6) from making the playoffs. Next year, our goal should, and will, be nothing less than five wins and a berth into the playoffs.
If only we had another eight games...By far, August 3rd's game was the best total team effort of the season. The Buzzards came into the game looking ahead to next week's playoff game and scored the first two goals but, got a HUGE wake up in the 1st quarter on a much improved Sachem team from the last time they played us. We got on the board on an unassisted goal by Juice #23 to make the score 1-2. The Sachems out hustled them winning the GBs 11-9, made more shots 13-9 and matched them at the faceoff X 2-2. The defense kept their relentless play and back-up goal tender, John Tatusko #5, made 11 saves. The Buzzards goalie, Rob McMillan, came up HUGE himself by making numerous short range stops. The second quarter was much like the first with the Buzzards scoring three more goals but, the Sachems came back with two of their own with two goals from Attackman Tom O'Rourke, one on an assist from George Finn #9 and another unassisted goal on a heads up play by intercepting a pass and putting it into an empty net. The 2nd quarter ended at a very respectable 3-5.
In the 3rd the defense kept up their solid play allowing just one goal in the entire 2nd half with another waved off on a crease violation. The team effort continued throughout the second half but, the Buzzards picked it up a bit winning the GB war 22-15 and had more possessions getting 13 to our 8 shots. While the defense continued to play tight and tough, they got a bit sloppy on clears making an uncharacteristic 10 of 19 attempts. The offense kept up their pace and scored on an unassisted goal from Finn #9 to make it 4-6 going into the final quarter. The 4th quarter saw multiple opportunities by both teams with the pace and style of the game that were very evenly matched but, the Buzzards prevailed in the end.
It was a fitting way to end the regular season by finishing on a high note by keeping the Buzzards scoreless in the final frame. I dare say, we have become the best 3 win team in the league and believe we have set the foundation for a very promising 2011 season. The season saw the addition of many new faces and notched the first three victories in team history (ssshhhh, let's keep that one quiet). Despite an 0-3 start we finished with a very respectable 3-2 finish. And, we came just one goal (the OT loss) and just one win away (losses of 7-8, 3-13, 8-12, and 4-6) from making the playoffs. Next year, our goal should, and will, be nothing less than five wins and a berth into the playoffs.
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