This is the 102nd 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 SEASON PREVIEW edition of Hockey News BPHL: Special Edition Vol: 5.01. Despite the extremely successful finish to the 2021-22 season, there were some MAJOR changes to the Silver ownership, front office, and projected roster for the upcoming campaign.
Team owner - Jim DeRouchey, has sold the team and is heading off into the sunset and early retirement. The new owner is simply known around the league as the "Natty Daddy." Jeff Evans has also relinquished his GM role and will contribute solely as a lock down D-man from this point forward. This means the Natty Daddy is dual-hatted as Owner/GM. If Jerry Jones can do it, anyone can.
This season also marks the first after the retirement of long time goaltender Griff Watson. Farewell and good luck Griff! Thanks for all your dedication and hard work throughout your Silver career. The other part-time goaltender, A-A-Ron Martens, has also stepped back to a substitute role on this year's Silver team. Who will play in net for the Silver team this year? That's a question to which we may never know the answer except on a night by night basis. Early sources have identified one Tyler Grosche as the expected starter - more to come on this story as it develops.
There are some new faces that will be playing in front of the new goaltender as well, including Wyatt, Mikey Smellie, Branden Maas, and Wes Schook. Silver fans are hoping these four increase the average skill level, speed, and attendance of the team while at the same time decreasing the average age.
The PLARSHMT & OBMASLF (and Faceoff Chain) are waiting to be awarded to the players of the game. Only those of pure heart and determination will be able to earn these esteemed awards.
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.
Silver is back in action on Monday, 10 October at RALSTON Arena at 8:15 PM. Silver will take on the hated Black team which they have beaten one time since Black was acquired by Tactical 88 just a few short seasons ago. Tonight, we are honored to celebrate Columbus Day at the rink and to do so we are giving away free blankets with a purchase of a ticket and a large pizza. The weather has turned cold and you'll be able to stay snug as a bug in a silver rug with this fantastic prize! 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
Since 2/14/19:
Silver ATS 64-35-1
Silver Money Line (as favorite) 31-11-0
Silver Money Line (as underdog) 15-42-1
Silver Games O/U 49-50-1
Under 15.5 (-110)
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