Hockey News! Special Edition Vol: 2.27

This is the forty-sixth posting of the news articles from the Beer and Pretzel Hockey League written by the beat writer that covers the league.  He calls himself Dickie Dunn - his true identity is unknown.

Greetings hockey fans and welcome to another stupendous article of Hockey News BPHL: Special Edition Vol: 2.27.  Silver lost a close game to Red last Thursday by a final of 4 - 5 (despite the official score showing 3 - 5).  The head official denied another goal for Silver, making it the 47th disallowed goal for Silver team this season.  It's quite remarkable the number has reached that high, but despite the bad luck, Silver team forges on, once again into the breach.

The game was fairly late, so maybe the officials were a bit tired and thus were having trouble seeing through their eyelids.  Nevertheless this brings up another point that will take some serious discussion in the off-season summer meetings.  Silver team has on the schedule a whopping 15 of 36 games scheduled at 9:45 PM or later, not to mention 13 games starting within the 8 o'clock hour.  While there are only games starting within the 7 o'clock hour on all Mondays and two Thursdays (a total of 25 games), each team would fairly get 8 of those games, which Silver does have.  The discrepancy comes during the 8 PM versus the LATE games, where Silver clearly has one too many of the latter.  This conspiracy will be brought to to the attention of the commissioner for immediate answers.

Don't forget to checkout the archives of all your favorite Hockey News! articles over at the blog site www.ddunnwrotethis.blogspot.com.  Keep in mind that the perfect accessory for the man in your life, is a season ticket to Silver team's games.

Stars of the Game
1) Dustin Gangelhoff
2) A-A-Ron Martens
3) Mark Harral

Silver is back in action against plays Red against White TONIGHT at RALSTON at 10:00 PM.  White forfeit their last game and will likely be out of shape and rusty tonight.  Silver team will look to take advantage using their above-average speed and quickness.

Remember, Dickie Dunn wrote this, so it's gotta be true

Gambling Corner
Since 2/14/19:
Silver ATS 30-16-1
Silver Money Line (as favorite) 14-7-0
Silver Money Line (as underdog) 8-18-0
Silver Games O/U 23-23-1

Silver/Red Recap

Silver +120
Red -125

Over 9.5 (-110)
Under 9.5 (-110)

Silver +1.0 (-110) PUSH
Red -1.0 (+110) PUSH

Silver/White Odds

Silver +110
White -110

Over 10.0 (-110)
Under 10.0 (-110)

Silver +0.5 (-110)
White -0.5 (+110)

Hockey News! Special Edition Vol: 2.26

This is the forty-fifth posting of the news articles from the Beer and Pretzel Hockey League written by the beat writer that covers the league.  He calls himself Dickie Dunn - his true identity is unknown.

Greetings hockey fans and welcome to another stupendous article of Hockey News BPHL: Special Edition Vol: 2.26.  Silver was brought back down to earth after riding high winning four of the last five games including the impressive victory against the Phantoms this past Monday.  Silver may have had a bit of bad luck but in the end, the offense wasn't firing on all cylinders.  Silver career and season scoring leader Jeff Harris (day-to-day LBI) tried to give it a go on the ice, but had to leave shortly after the start of the second period.  Silver may have to consider keeping him on the shelf until the start of the playoff run for one.  More on that story as it develops.

White team forfeited the late game against Black so the opponents of the prior game assembled as a team to take them on in an exhibition.  There were 25 total goals score (26 actually if you count the disallowed goal of the stick of Paul Bednarz).  It's too bad Korbel couldn't have been there, wearing his Red/Silver jersey which would have fit right in, color blind or not.

Don't forget to checkout the archives of all your favorite Hockey News! articles over at the blog site www.ddunnwrotethis.blogspot.com.  Keep in mind that the perfect accessory for the man in your life, is a season ticket to Silver team's games.

Stars of the Game
1) Alex Cooper
2) Mark Harral
3) Jeff Harris (for the commitment)

As previously mentioned, Silver plays Red again in the second of the home and home series looking for revenge TONIGHT at RALSTON at 9:45.  Good thing Mark Marta didn't show up last game, it would have been a blood-bath.

Remember, Dickie Dunn wrote this, so it's gotta be true

Gambling Corner
Since 2/14/19:
Silver ATS 30-16-0
Silver Money Line (as favorite) 14-7-0
Silver Money Line (as underdog) 8-17-0
Silver Games O/U 23-22-1

Silver/Red Recap 2/17/20

Silver -250
Red +225

Over 9.5 (-110)
Under 9.5 (-110)

Silver -2.0 (+110)
Red +2.0 (-110)

Silver/Red Odds 2/20/20

Silver +120
Red -125

Over 9.5 (-110)
Under 9.5 (-110)

Silver +1.0 (-110)
Red -1.0 (+110)

Hockey News! Special Edition Vol: 2.25

This is the forty-forth posting of the news articles from the Beer and Pretzel Hockey League written by the beat writer that covers the league.  He calls himself Dickie Dunn - his true identity is unknown.

Greetings hockey fans and welcome to another stupendous article of Hockey News BPHL: Special Edition Vol: 2.25.  Silver buried the Phantoms by a lot.  It got ugly quickly. 

There wasn't much noteworthy items to observe in the Silver/Phantoms game so we'll preview tonight's game against the much hated Red team.  Precious Metals player of the game, Paul Bednarz vowed a repeat performance against his arch-nemesis and net-minder for Red, Matthew Slattery of Slattery Design.  That might be hard to muster (not the assists total - that's a given), but 4 or more goals?  The Ralston Arena crowd is in for a treat if he can pull it off.  Bring your extra hats.

Don't forget to checkout the archives of all your favorite Hockey News! articles over at the blog site www.ddunnwrotethis.blogspot.com.  Keep in mind that the perfect accessory for the man in your life, is a season ticket to Silver team's games.

Stars of the Game
1) Adolph Coors
2) Eberhard Anheuser
3) Adolphus Busch

As previously mentioned, Silver is back in action against Red TONIGHT at RALSTON at 8:45.  Red will certainly be looking to avenge the beat down they took from Silver in their last meeting.  Silver looks to maintain pace with Gold and stay ahead of White.

Remember, Dickie Dunn wrote this, so it's gotta be true

Gambling Corner
Since 2/14/19:
Silver ATS 30-15-0
Silver Money Line (as favorite) 14-6-0
Silver Money Line (as underdog) 8-17-0
Silver Games O/U 22-22-1

Silver/Phantoms Recap

Silver -650
Phantoms +600

Over 36.5 (-110)
Under 36.5 (-110)

Silver -4.5 (+110)
Phantoms +4.5 (+110)

Silver/Red Odds

Silver -250
Red +225

Over 9.5 (-110)
Under 9.5 (-110)

Silver -2.0 (+110)
Red +2.0 (-110)

Hockey News! Special Edition Vol: 2.24

This is the forty-third posting of the news articles from the Beer and Pretzel Hockey League written by the beat writer that covers the league.  He calls himself Dickie Dunn - his true identity is unknown.

Greetings hockey fans and welcome to another stupendous article of Hockey News BPHL: Special Edition Vol: 2.24.  Silver lost a tight one to Gold last Monday night by a score of 7 - 9.  The loss moved Gold back into second place in the standings while Silver dropped to third.  Despite the loss, Silver was in high spirits after the game, celebrating with a cooler full of the best lake beers in the universe, maybe even the world..

PRESTIGIOUS LA ROSS SILVER HELMET MEMORIAL TROPHY
Photo Credit L.B. Jeffries
Paul Bednarz - 4 goals, 0 assists (no surprise), 19 SOG

Ultimately, dozen egg night was a non-factor since there were zero fans in attendance for the game.  Rumor has it that Gold used fan intimidation tactics at the arena entrance in order to scare off all the Silver support, knowing that nobody would be showing up in support of the Gold team.  Clearly this was a key to the victory and not being covered in egg.

Don't forget to checkout the archives of all your favorite Hockey News! articles over at the blog site www.ddunnwrotethis.blogspot.com.  Keep in mind that the perfect accessory for the man in your life, is a season ticket to Silver team's games.

Stars of the Game
1) Paul Bednarz
2) Evan Anderson
3) Jeff Evans (just for staying upright all game)

Silver has its next game against the Phantoms tonight at Winner$ near Ralston Arena at a time TBD.  The smaller venue will likely benefit Silver along with the rink specials.  The officiating crew will be headed up by Tony and he is known to let the players play.


Remember, Dickie Dunn wrote this, so it's gotta be true

Gambling Corner
Since 2/14/19:
Silver ATS 29-15-0
Silver Money Line (as favorite) 13-6-0
Silver Money Line (as underdog) 8-17-0
Silver Games O/U 21-22-1

Silver/Gold Recap

Silver +270
Gold -285

Over 13.5 (-110)
Under 13.5 (-110)

Silver +3.5 (-110)
Gold -3.5 (+110)

Silver/Phantoms Odds

Silver -650
Phantoms +600

Over 36.5 (-110)
Under 36.5 (-110)

Silver -4.5 (+110)
Phantoms +4.5 (+110)

Hockey News! Special Edition Vol: 2.23

This is the forty-second posting of the news articles from the Beer and Pretzel Hockey League written by the beat writer that covers the league.  He calls himself Dickie Dunn - his true identity is unknown.

Greetings hockey fans and welcome to another stupendous article of Hockey News BPHL: Special Edition Vol: 2.23.  Silver edged out White by a final of 7 - 5 on Thursday night.  Silver held the advantage the entire game, never trailing in the contest.  It was one of the better games played by both teams, with action going back and forth for all 36 minutes.  In the end, Silver's stellar team defense and excellent conversion of scoring chances (for those not named Blaszkiewicz) made the difference.  Evan Anderson took home the Prestigious LA Ross Silver Helmet Memorial Trophy with a great performance from the blue line, including a Gordie Howe Hattrick.

PRESTIGIOUS LA ROSS SILVER HELMET MEMORIAL TROPHY
Photo Credit L.B. Jeffries
Evan Anderson - 2 goals, 1 assist, 5 PIM

The game's sponsors were Pizza West and Coors Light, which delivered a delicious large pizza and beer to the winning team's dressing room immediately following the game.  Not there for the winning celebration was team points leader Jeff Harris, who left the game at the start of the third period due to a lower body injury.  The x-rays and MRI were inconclusive and he's considered day-to-day.  The injury couldn't have come at a worse time for Silver with a big game looming next week and playoffs just around the corner.  Here's wishing Mr. Harris a speedy recovery with the help of a little drug cocktail from the league-sponsored pharmacy, Medicine Man.

Don't forget to checkout the archives of all your favorite Hockey News! articles over at the blog site www.ddunnwrotethis.blogspot.com.  Keep in mind that the perfect accessory for the man in your life, is a season ticket to Silver team's games.

Stars of the Game
1) Evan Anderson
2) A-A-Ron Martens
3) #4


Silver is slated for another edition of the PRECIOUS METALS game next MONDAY at RALSTON at 8:45 PM.  Silver has moved ahead of Gold in the standings and sits in second place, for now.  It might be as close as they can get with Gold only having one more game against Black for the rest of the regular season (currently 1 - 7 dropping the last 7). Silver only has two remaining games with Gold so the help is going to have to come from Teal and Red if Silver wants to hold on to that second seed.  Remember, Monday night is Dozen Egg night, so bring your friends.


Remember, Dickie Dunn wrote this, so it's gotta be true

Gambling Corner
Since 2/14/19:
Silver ATS 28-15-0
Silver Money Line (as favorite) 13-6-0
Silver Money Line (as underdog) 8-16-0
Silver Games O/U 20-22-1

Silver/White Recap

Silver +135
White -145

Over 9.5 (-110)
Under 9.5 (-110)

Silver +1.5 (-110)
White -1.5 (+110)

Silver/Gold Odds

Silver +270
Gold -285

Over 13.5 (-110)
Under 13.5 (-110)

Silver +3.5 (-110)
Gold -3.5 (+110)

Hockey News! Special Edition Vol: 2.22

This is the forty-first posting of the news articles from the Beer and Pretzel Hockey League written by the beat writer that covers the league.  He calls himself Dickie Dunn - his true identity is unknown.

Greetings hockey fans and welcome to another repetitive article of Hockey News BPHL: Special Edition Vol: 2.22.  Silver ended Teal's hopes of getting their second big win in a row on Monday night, really taking Teal to the woodshed, triumphing by a score of 13-4 (or something like that).  The final score didn't matter much because Silver covered the spread by at least double and the over hit in the first period.  Once the game was a mere formality, it was only a matter of who would take home the Prestigious LA Ross Silver Helmet Memorial Trophy.

PRESTIGIOUS LA ROSS SILVER HELMET MEMORIAL TROPHY
Photo Credit L.B. Jeffries
Matt Blaszkiewicz - 2 goals (bar down) and probably multiple assists, shots, hits, with a +7 rating

On a lighter note, Bryan "Mario" Alexander, known for his wild slap shots and even wilder mustache, must have pulled out his plumber skills, bouncing pucks form the corners off players and sticks into the net, scoring 2 goals in a matter of 7 seconds.  Aside from letting his own team score on him, Griff Watson was stellar in net, making sure the emergency back-up goalie won't encroach on his status in net for Silver.

Update: A-A-Ron Martens is still recovering from the Coronavirus, which may have been misdiagnosed initially.  It turns out it was actually a cold (sore throat, cough).  He went out last week in a storm to start his car and didn't have his jacket on.  The ailment has likely settled down into his kidneys.  His status remains day-to-day for Silver's next game.

Don't forget to checkout the archives of all your favorite Hockey News! articles over at the blog site www.ddunnwrotethis.blogspot.com.  Keep in mind that the perfect accessory for the man in your life, is a season ticket to Silver team's games.

Stars of the Game
1) Matt Blaszkiewicz
2) Griffith Watson
3) Bryan "Mario" Alexander

Silver is back in action against WHITE Thursday at RALSTON at 9:45 PM.  Major playoff implications come into play as Silver tries to distance themselves from White and potentially pass Gold for the number two seed.  With the last win Silver finds themselves one game above .500.  Depending on the score from the late game (White/Gold), Silver may already be in second place.


Remember, Dickie Dunn wrote this, so it's gotta be true

Gambling Corner
Since 2/14/19:
Silver ATS 27-15-0
Silver Money Line (as favorite) 13-6-0
Silver Money Line (as underdog) 7-16-0
Silver Games O/U 19-22-1

Silver/Teal Recap

Silver -675
Teal +650

Over 11.5 (-110)
Under 11.5 (-110)

Silver -3.0 (+110)
Teal +3.0 (-110)

Silver/White Odds

Silver +135
White -145

Over 9.5 (-110)
Under 9.5 (-110)

Silver +1.5 (-110)
White -1.5 (+110)

Hockey News! Special Edition Vol: 2.21

This is the fortieth posting of the news articles from the Beer and Pretzel Hockey League written by the beat writer that covers the league.  He calls himself Dickie Dunn - his true identity is unknown.

Greetings hockey fans and welcome to another regular article of Hockey News BPHL: Special Edition Vol: 2.21.  Silver and Red matched up last Thursday and the normally competitive game that we've come to expect was nowhere to be seen.  Silver scored early and often in the eventual rout of Red, winning by a final of 9 - 3.  Everything was coming up Silver whether it be goal scoring, defense, or goal tending.

Likely a large contributing factor to the Silver win was the depth on the bench which allowed for three full, potent lines of forwards.  A-A-Ron Martens was an unhealthy scratch, coming down with the Coronavirus earlier in the week.  This led to a call-up of the emergency back-up goalie, who came in on extremely short notice and shined brightly between the pipes, saving several shots with his head.  This unexpected performance easily earned the Silver backstop star of the game honors and the new traveling trophy (The Prestigious LA Ross Silver Helmet Memorial Trophy).

Update to a previous story line, New Mitch was actually hit with a one-game suspension and hence was missing from the line up against Red.  He will likely be back on the ice tonight, unless head coach Jim DeRouchey is looking to send a message to the rest of the club and the league about how to play old-time hockey.

Don't forget to checkout the archives of all your favorite Hockey News! articles over at the blog site www.ddunnwrotethis.blogspot.com.  Keep in mind that the perfect accessory for the man in your life, is a season ticket to Silver team's games.

Stars of the Game
1) Garreth the Goalie
2) Garreth the Goalie
3) Garreth the Goalie

Silver is back in action against TEAL tonight at RALSTON at 7:45 PM.


Remember, Dickie Dunn wrote this, so it's gotta be true

Gambling Corner
Since 2/14/19:
Silver ATS 26-15-0
Silver Money Line (as favorite) 12-6-0
Silver Money Line (as underdog) 7-16-0
Silver Games O/U 18-22-1

Silver/Red Recap

Silver -110
Red +105

Over 9.5 (-110)
Under 9.5 (-110)

Silver -0.5 (+110)
Red +0.5 (-110)

Silver/Teal Odds

Silver -675
Teal +650

Over 11.5 (-110)
Under 11.5 (-110)

Silver -3.0 (+110)
Teal +3.0 (-110)