This is the 88th 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 sick article of Hockey News BPHL: Special Edition Vol: 3.36. Silver and Teal played their first of a home and home on Monday night at the War Memorial. The season trend continued for Silver, as they handled Teal without too much trouble, winning by a final of 8 - 3. Silver avoided falling for the huge trap game, but are sure to be tested in the second game of the series.
The PLARSHMT & OBMASLF (and Faceoff Chain) were awarded to the Natty Daddy himself at a post-game celebration at Winner$. This week, Hockey News! brings back the Ag Silver Spotlight to feature the second star of Monday's game, Griff Watson. We are about to go on a journey back in time to when the University of Nebraska at Kearney Senior was coasting to graduation and winning awards like Sports Illustrated "Intern of the Week." That is right, he is not just a fantastic backstop, he also is a mug for the camera and loves getting ink on a national stage for famous sports publications.
A three-year starter and two-year captain for University of Nebraska at Kearney's baseball team, Griff Watson had to give up his playing career after breaking his thumb in the spring of 2008. The former catcher stayed connected to the game through a gig at the College World Series in his hometown of Omaha.
The toughest part of the job he said was "Working the autograph line. We were doing autograph sessions with each team on Friday. Each team was there for half an hour, then we would have to cut off the line. LSU is always a big hit and their fans always travel. I had to cut off some irate LSU fans, and got an earful for about 10 minutes even though I was letting their team leave to go get ready to play."
Griff also does not mind the hours, "For the opening ceremonies last Friday we were here from 9 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., and for the games we're here until the last game is over. We pray for the pitcher's duel, but you rarely get that in the college game. And then there's always good nightlife in Omaha during the Series, so I'm usually out after that."
Clearly, the lovely Erin Andrews has a special place in his heart. He said, "I got my picture with Erin Andrews. It was one of the other intern's birthdays and I saw her on the field. I went up to her and said 'Erin, can you take a picture of my friend. It's his birthday.' Then I asked her to take one with me too." What a sly dog!
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| SI Intern of the Week |
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Stars of the Game
Remember, Dickie Dunn wrote this, so it's gotta be true
Since 2/14/19:
Silver ATS 55-32-1
Silver Money Line (as favorite) 28-10-0
Silver Money Line (as underdog) 13-37-0
Silver Games O/U 43-44-1
Under 13.5 (-110)
Teal +135
Under 14.5 (-110)
Teal +115
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