Hockey News! Special Edition Vol: 3.02

This is the fifty-fourth 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 absolute beauty of an article of Hockey News BPHL: Special Edition Vol: 3.02.  Silver opened up against Black in a preseason bout on Monday night.  They also opened quite a few eyes around the league.  Holding the powerhouse Black team, which consists of a mix of former NHL talent at the high end and NCAA Division III Eastern College Athletic Conference on the low end, to their lowest goal total in the teams' history against Silver.  Meanwhile, the talent pool on Silver comes in the form of parking lot alcohol consumption and crane game prize winning percentage (as close to 100% as statistically possible).

Despite the vast gap in the talent pool, Silver managed to keep the game close through most of the third period before Black extended the lead for good.  A-A-Ron Martens made some stellar saves down the stretch, but it wasn't enough to keep Black from earning the victory.  Silver ended up netting only 2 goals, but not for the lack of chances.  Who would have thought that starting a goalie and several players with Division I NCAA or better experience in recreational beer league hockey games would continue to have great results?

PRESTIGIOUS LA ROSS SILVER HELMET MEMORIAL TROPHY
Photo Credit L.B. Jeffries
Dustin Gangelhoff - 2 goals, 4 SOG, 4 FOW

The Prestigious LA Ross Silver Helmet Memorial Trophy was unofficially awarded to Gangelhoff, as he scored the only goals for Silver.  Although gracious when finding out the news of the award, he also discussed the real focus of the season saying, "Personal accolades are great and I will look back on this with great honor, but in the end, I'd much rather score zero goals and get a W."

In other team news, recent acquisition Sam Zwiener is now expected to hold out, allegedly demanding a contract renegotiation even before playing a single career BPHL game, according to a source on the team (the source also doubles as the Chicago White Sox Omaha Area Fan Club President).  Hockey News! will continue to follow this story as it develops.

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Stars of the Game

1) Kirt Thomasson

2) Danielle Wright

3) Dustin Gangelhoff

Silver will be back in action for the REGULAR season, opening their first game up against the new and improved powerhouse that is Teal, on Monday, 12 October at RALSTON ARENA at 8:45 PM. Teal was winless against Silver last season, but looks to make a big impression starting the 2020 season - especially if Mario is still on the blue line.  Paul Bednarz said, "If Blue Jersey outscores me, I'm retiring, effective immediately."  Come on down to the Ralston Arena, bring the kids!  We've got entertainment for the whole family.

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

Gambling Corner

Since 2/14/19:

Silver ATS 34-18-1

Silver Money Line (as favorite) 15-7-0

Silver Money Line (as underdog) 9-22-0

Silver Games O/U 25-27-1

Silver/Black Recap

Silver +325

Black -1,000

Over 9.5 (-110)

Under 9.5 (-110)

Silver +7.5 (-110)

Black -7.5 (+110)

Silver/Teal Odds

Silver -3.5 (-110)

Teal +3.5 (-110)

Over 9.5 (-120)

Under 9.5 (-110)

Silver -895

Teal +395