Hockey News! Special Edition Vol: 3.11

This is the 63rd 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 FREAKY FRIDAY the 13th article of Hockey News BPHL: Special Edition Vol: 3.11.  Silver and Gold battled for the second time in the 2020 PRECIOUS METALS series on Thursday night at Ralston Arena.  There were no tickets available just prior to game time.  Silver held an early 1 - 0 lead before surrendering two quick goals.  Silver tied the game again at 2 before Gold again took the lead.  Silver tied the game at least two more times before finally falling 8 - 9 late in the third.

Notable healthy scratches #4 and Voss certainly could have turned the tide for Silver although it wasn't as if the superior precious metal didn't have plenty of great chances.  BPHL league president (who conveniently found himself on the first place team for 2020 - see the story of how it may have happened here), Matthew Slattery of Slattery Design ©, turned aside one too many of those opportunities, depriving Silver of the chance at a shootout victory.

PRESTIGIOUS LA ROSS SILVER HELMET MEMORIAL TROPHY
Photo credit L.B. Jeffries
Paul "Hard Shot" Bednarz - 2 G, 0 A, 12 SOG, 1 shot of sambuca, 1 angry pregnant wife

The PLARSHMT & OBMASLF were officially awarded to the player with the hardest shot on Silver.  Bednarz had been snake bitten in the early stages of the season, finding it extremely difficult to get on the score sheet.  He now has three goals in the last two games - nothing like facing the league president to get him off the schneid.

The next Ag Player Silver Spotlight will be in the next article.  The Hockey News! i-team is currently out digging up new information.  One of the sources was supposed to supply some good material so that this writer could spin it into a silver story (not gold), but the source has not delivered before the Friday Happy Hour deadline.  So we'll all be laying in wait for what is sure to be a juicy one.

Don't forget to check out the archives of all your favorite Hockey News! articles that really capture the spirit of the thing over at the main 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) Jason Strackholm
2) Paul Bednarz

3) Jake Mullendore

Silver is back in action Monday, 16 November at RALSTON Arena at 10:00 PM.  This is the first of a home and home with the rival Red (Rust) team.  Iron is considered a metal, but it certainly isn't precious.  Silver and Red split the first two with the Red win coming in a shootout and the Silver win coming with under 10 seconds to go in an absolute barn burner.  The next two are GUARANTEED to be as action-packed and probably even better!  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 41-20-1
Silver Money Line (as favorite) 19-8-0
Silver Money Line (as underdog) 9-26-0
Silver Games O/U 31-30-1

Silver/Gold Recap

Silver +1.5 (-155)
Gold -1.5 (+105)

Over 16.5 (-110)
Under 16.5 (-110)

Silver +115
Gold - 135

Silver/Red Odds
Silver -1.5 (+130)
Red +1.5 (-145)

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

Silver -115
Red +105