Hockey News! BPHL Special Edition

Thursday, January 18, 2024

Hockey News! Special Edition Vol: 6.03

This is the 113th 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 streak ending edition of Hockey News BPHL: Special Edition Vol: 6.03. All good things come to an end and such was the case of the mega fire streak that Silver has been riding since Thanksgiving. Silver met with Double Snot Bubbles on the road to finish the home and home series this past Monday night, trying to extend their streak to a club record ninth straight victory.

Just like their last home game, Silver dug themselves a hole to start the contest. It was a bit larger then the two goal deficit this time as the Snot Bubbles stretched their lead to 4 - 0 after two periods of play. The Silver players, having been in this position a time or two, were not worried.

Feisty forward Alex "Coop" Cooper, feeling untouchable with a birthday celebration around the corner, was doing his normal "Coop" things like carving up of opponents and flying around the ice with reckless abandon. This led to him starting off the scoring for Silver. The rally caps were brought out and Silver soon had buried three more from Mullendore, Schultz, and Van Brocklin, tying the game with just under three minutes to spare. There was plenty of time for some more Silver heroics as the Snot Bubbles were back on their heels.

The streak was alive and Silver was riding high, looking to finish the job in regulation, if not another shootout. Then disaster struck as an errant pass went off a skate and set up the Snot Bubbles for the eventual winning goal with only 14 seconds left. Some people say you cannot give a good player a bad pass. Some players that are older and not as quick as they once were, say they have a stick for a reason and not to pass it in their skates.

The Prestigious LA Ross Silver Helmet Memorial Trophy and the Obscure Bryan "Mario" Alexander Silver Lancers Fedora (PLARSHMT & OBMASLF) were not awarded in the loss. Despite winning two draws, Alex Cooper won the Faceoff Chain. His fine from last year for attending a male cheer-leading event instead of a game is still outstanding and has accrued a sizeable amount of interest.

PRESTIGIOUS LA ROSS SILVER HELMET MEMORIAL TROPHY
Photo credit L.B. Jeffries

OBSCURE BRYAN "MARIO" ALEXANDER SILVER LANCERS FEDORA
Photo credit L.B. Jeffries

Stars of the Game

1) Chrissy Hairissack

2) Jenna Kobgobbler

3) Queen Whitless

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 Thursday, 18 January at RALSTON Arena at 8:30 PM. Silver matches up against the the dark as night hearts of the Black team, trying to start a new streak. The arena is bringing back an old favorite, DOZEN EGG NIGHT! First 100 fans get 12 dozen eggs to pelt the Black team's vehicles with during the game. They should freeze real nicely. So much so that it will likely take a dozen Rocket Car wash cycles to get it all off. 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 69-40-1
Silver Money Line (as favorite) 34-12-0
Silver Money Line (as underdog) 17-45-1
Silver Games O/U 52-57-1

Silver vs. Double Snot Bubbles Recap

Silver -1.5 (+130)

Double Snot Bubbles +1.5 (-150)

Over 8.5 (-110)

Under 8.5 (-110)

Silver -110

Double Snot Bubbles +105

Silver vs. Black Odds

Silver +1.5 (-110)

Black -1.5 (+100)

Over 13.5 (-110)

Under 13.5 (-110)

Silver +110

Black -160

Silver

Key Players: Voss - 2.3 ppg, Schultz - 5 game point streak

Trends: 2-0 vs Black last two games, including a 1 - 0 shutout.

Injuries: Coop (questionable - wedding shit), Bednarz (out - LBI)

Black

Key Players: All of them except their tender

Trends: 0-2 vs. Silver in last two games

Injuries: Young (questionable - has a recurring case of hypogonadism)

BPHL Futures

Odds to win BPHL Regular Season (Teams stacked with former NCAA division I hockey players and even some professionals)

Black -1,000,000,000

Gold -990,000,000

Odds to win BPHL Regular Season (Teams not stacked with former NCAA division I hockey players and even some professionals)

Silver +250

Double Snot Bubbles -800

Red +650

Silver O/U Regular Season Wins (19 games remaining - currently have 9 wins)

Over 18.5 +110

Under 18.5 -110

Silver Makes Playoffs

Yes (OFF)

No +900

Monday, January 15, 2024

Hockey News! Special Edition Vol: 6.02

This is the 112th 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 a scalding hot edition of Hockey News BPHL: Special Edition Vol: 6.02. If you have not been paying attention to the season, Silver team was on an absolute heater, winning their last SEVEN games heading into the new year and their first tilt of 2024, which happened to be against the Double Snot Bubbles on 4 January.

It looked like Silver may have had a bit of new year hangover after going down one rip in the first minute of the game. Things looked a little more dire three minutes later when they allowed the second goal. That is as bad as it got for Silver, with the defense stiffening up and offense waking up to rally, tying the game with two quick goals of their own to end the first period.

It was tight for the entire second period and well into the third before DSB struck again to take a one goal lead. Silver answered less than a minute later to knot it at three and ultimately force a shootout. There was a close call on a roughing minor, when it looked like one of the DSBs players died on the ice after being stood up on the blue line, but he shook it off after getting a whiff of some smelling salts.

Silver goalie CJ Tate was faked out of his pads on the first DSB attempt but made a diving paddle save to stun the several DSB fans in the stands. Maas was also unsuccessful for Silver's first attempt. DSB opened the scoring in the shootout in the second round and Mullendore answered with a bit of fancy puck handling that led to a backhand shelf from a narrow angle. DSB again scored putting the pressure on Voss to keep it tied, which he did easily with a wicked shot on the ice, surprising the DSB tender. DSB then failed to score in the first round of sudden death, leaving the door open for SIlver's Paul Bednarz to play the hero.

Bednarz took the puck slow and headed out wide to his left before turning back toward the DSB netminder. It was over in a flash and a thud as the biscuit hit the back middle pad, beating the goalie short side and rocketing the Silver team onto the ice for a celebration of their eighth straight victory.

The PLARSHMT & OBMASLF were awarded to the game hero Paul Bednarz, who added an assist in regulation. It was hard to pick just one as Voss netted two during regulation and one in the shootout with Tate allowing just three in regulation and stopping more than the other guy in the shootout. Despite winning one draw, Alex Cooper won the Faceoff Chain. His fine from last year for attending a male cheer-leading event instead of a game is still outstanding and has accrued a sizeable amount of interest.

Stars of the Game

1) Paul Bednarz

2) Zach Voss

3) CJ Tate

Silver is back in action on Monday, 15 January at RALSTON Arena at 9:30 PM. Silver matches up against the Double Snot Bubbles again, looking to extend their club record win streak to a NINER. Silver leads the season series at 3 - 1 but is still four points back in the standings. Tonight is FREE VALET PARKING night. The first 30,000 fans in the lot will get free valet parking. Not only will you not have to walk into the arena from the parking lot, but the valets will keep your car running the entire game and add fuel so it is nice and toasty when you get back out and you aren't out that gallon of gas you just burned! 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 69-39-1
Silver Money Line (as favorite) 34-12-0
Silver Money Line (as underdog) 17-45-1
Silver Games O/U 51-57-1

Silver vs. Double Snot Bubbles Recap

Silver -0.5 (+110)

Double Snot Bubbles +0.5 (-120)

Over 10.5 (-110)

Under 10.5 (-110)

Silver -110

Double Snot Bubbles +105

Silver vs. Double Snot Bubbles Odds

Silver -1.5 (+130)

Double Snot Bubbles +1.5 (-150)

Over 8.5 (-110)

Under 8.5 (-110)

Silver -110

Double Snot Bubbles +105

Silver

Key Players: Voss - 2.3 ppg, Tate 3 GA last game vs DSB

Trends: Undefeated in 2024 and eight game win streak

Injuries: Maas (questionable - snow removal)

Double Snot Bubbles

Key Players: Chrissy Hairissack, Alexis Scrotski, Quinn White

Trends: 1-2-1 vs. Silver this season

Injuries: Glaucoma affects half the team

BPHL Futures

Odds to win BPHL Regular Season (Teams stacked with former NCAA division I hockey players and even some professionals)

Black -1,000,000,000

Gold -990,000,000

Odds to win BPHL Regular Season (Teams not stacked with former NCAA division I hockey players and even some professionals)

Silver +250

Double Snot Bubbles -800

Red +650

Silver O/U Regular Season Wins (19 games remaining - currently have 9 wins)

Over 18.5 +110

Under 18.5 -110

Silver Makes Playoffs

Yes (OFF)

No +900

Wednesday, January 3, 2024

Hockey News! Special Edition Vol: 6.01

This is the 111th 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 the first 2024 edition of Hockey News BPHL: Special Edition Vol: 6.01. It has been a year since the last post from this publication but our subscriber numbers have not suffered. Dickie Dunn has been a busy guy and to be honest, there was not much to write about for the Silver squad.

The 2022-23 season ended without much fanfare. I would like to tell you that after their first game of 2023, which resulted in an absolute rout of the Double Snot Bubbles, Silver went on to win every game for the rest of the year, including a BPHL Championship, but that isn't what happened. Black and Gold won a lot of games and then played each other in the finals to see which cared the most about the glory days. The "Run for One" was dashed again.

The start of the 2023-24 season is well behind us and the 2nd year GM/Owner, the Natty Daddy, made some serious off-season roster moves. Lock-down D-man Jeff Evans opted out of the season, which was certainly a blow to the blue line. We were given this official statement from Evans' agent, "This is not the end of hockey for Jeff, he will be in tip top shape during the offseason and will be ready to come back at a moments notice." When asked if he meant physical shape or beer drinking shape, the agent only shrugged with a wry smile saying, "I think you know the answer to that." A couple other roster changes have seen the departure of a pair of Mikes and Adam Collette.

The Natty Daddy backfilled those losses with at least one Midland Warrior and a couple other promising young players. The full-time goalie position was awarded to CJ Tate as late season fill-in Angus the Irishman got deported. Veteran D-man, Dustin Gangelhoff, has also relegated himself to only play Thursday games.

Silver opened up the new season with a dismal 1 - 8 record, getting outscored 41 - 82 in those games. It turns out all they needed was a long weekend and some turkey dinner to get things moving in the right direction. Silver caught fire at the end of November and have rattled off seven straight victories - a club record. Last Thursday they capped off the DECEMBER to REMEMBER, beating Red 8 - 5. The score was a lot closer than the game.

Scoring opened up quickly at 22 seconds with Gangelhoff springing Maas for a semi-breakaway, where he finished by sending the netminder's water bottle soaring into the frosty air. Red answered and kept it close in the first, but Silver opened the floodgates starting in the second, scoring five unanswered to make it a 7 - 2 lead well into the third. Red got their third goal with just over 4 minutes to play. Silver tacked on one more insurance goal before giving up two goals late. There was some speculation about the lax defense late in the game, maybe some betting interests were involved as the O/U was 12.5.

The PLARSHMT & OBMASLF were awarded to Branden Maas who netted a hattrick. Despite winning zero draws, Alex Cooper won the Faceoff Chain. His fine from last year for attending a male cheer-leading event instead of a game is still outstanding and has accrued a sizeable amount of interest.

Stars of the Game

1) Branden Maas

2) Zach Voss

3) CJ Tate

Silver is back in action on Thursday, 4 January at RALSTON Arena at 8:30 PM. Silver matches up against Double Snot Bubbles going for their club record eighth straight win. Silver surprisingly leads the season series at 2 - 1 but is five points back in the standings. 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 69-38-1
Silver Money Line (as favorite) 33-12-0
Silver Money Line (as underdog) 17-45-1
Silver Games O/U 51-56-1

Silver vs. Red Recap

Silver -3.5 (+120)

Red +3.5 (-130)

Over 12.5 (-110)

Under 12.5 (-110)

Silver -180

Red +145

Silver vs. Double Snot Bubbles Odds

Silver -0.5 (+110)

Double Snot Bubbles +0.5 (-120)

Over 10.5 (-110)

Under 10.5 (-110)

Silver -110

Double Snot Bubbles +105

Silver

Key Players: Maas - coming off a hattrick, Voss - 2.33 ppg.

Trends: Undefeated in 2024 and seven game win streak

Injuries: Bednarz (questionable - illness)

Double Snot Bubbles

Key Players: Chrissy Hairissack, Alexis Scrotski, Quinn White

Trends: 1-2-0 vs. Silver this season

Injuries: Glaucoma affects half the team

BPHL Futures

Odds to win BPHL Regular Season (Teams stacked with former NCAA division I hockey players and even some professionals)

Black -1,000,000,000

Gold -990,000,000

Odds to win BPHL Regular Season (Teams not stacked with former NCAA division I hockey players and even some professionals)

Silver +250

Double Snot Bubbles -800

Red +650

Silver O/U Regular Season Wins (20 games remaining - currently have 8 wins)

Over 17.5 +110

Under 17.5 -110

Silver Makes Playoffs

Yes (OFF)

No +900

Thursday, January 12, 2023

Hockey News! Special Edition Vol: 5.09

This is the 110th 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 gnarly edition of Hockey News BPHL: Special Edition Vol: 5.09. Silver and Double Snot Bubbles squared off Monday for their first head to head matchup of 2023.

Silver has had little success against the Bubbles this season, losing all of the previous 3 games by a margin of 10 - 22. That was the 2022 Silver squad. The Bubbles were in for a surprise at the amount of work that can be done in a month, which was the last time they faced the Silver team.

After a scoreless first period, both teams knew that this game was not your typical BPHL bout. Even without the scoring, there was a carnival-like atmosphere in the arena. Despite the score being 0 - 0, there were plenty of offensive chances which came with many fantastic saves.

Silver opened up the scoring, taking a 1 - 0 lead in the second period with a Voss tally. Double Snot Bubbles answered with 2 goals of their own to finish the period, clinging to a 1 goal lead. Silver tied the game 22 seconds into the third period after a soft dump in the corner was misplayed by the Bubble's goalie behind the net, leaving the puck on a SILVER platter for Schulz to scoop up and score with ease. Silver lost a key player starting the 3rd period after Bednarz needed to leave the ice with an apparent LBI. He is considered day-to-day.

The rest of the game was much like the first period with many scoring chances and more acrobatic saves. In the end, Silver was able to bury the game winner with 22 seconds left, after controlling the puck in their offensive end, getting a shot from the point on a screened goalie, finishing with a rebound goal from Voss. A fantastic dressing room celebration was imminent and Silver remains UNDEFEATED in 2023.

On a completely unrelated note, please be sure to register a complaint with the league office for listing Silver team's colors as "grey/black" when they are, in fact, SILVER/black. (matthew.slattery@yahoo.com)

The PLARSHMT & OBMASLF were awarded to Tyler Grosche for his outstanding performance in net and his appreciation of icy cold Busch Lattes. Dustin Gangelhoff took 7 draws to finish the game, cleanly winning all but the 1 Harral threw in the Bubble's defensive corner to win the Faceoff Chain for the first time this season. Puck possession was flipped in the late stages of the 3rd period and certainly was a major factor in Silver bagging the game winner. The current owner of the chain, Alex Cooper, was scratched due to an upper body injury from the previous game. This still does not make up for his previous absence and the team stated that his fine is still outstanding and starting to accrue interest.

Stars of the Game

1) Tyler Grosche

2) Zach Voss

3) Dustin Gangelhoff

Silver is back in action on Thursday, 12 January at RALSTON Arena at 9:45 PM. Silver matches up against Gold for the fifth edition of the PRECIOUS METALS GAME. Gold has swept the season series thus far but they haven't played the UNDEFEATED 2023 Silver squad. Will Silver continue their winning ways tonight? There has never been a dumber question asked in hockey history. 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 68-38-1
Silver Money Line (as favorite) 32-12-0
Silver Money Line (as underdog) 17-45-1
Silver Games O/U 50-56-1

Silver vs. Double Snot Bubble Recap

Silver +2.5 (-120)

Double Snot Bubble -2.5 (-110)

Over 11.5 (-110)

Under 11.5 (-110)

Silver +120

Double Snot Bubble -145

2022-23 PRECIOUS METALS GAME 5 Odds

Silver +4.5 (-130)

Gold -5.5 (+110)

Over 13.5 (-110)

Under 13.5 (-110)

Silver +135

Gold -6900

Silver

Key Players: Grosche - coming off a career high 39 saves.

Trends: Undefeated in 2023

Injuries: Mullendore (doubtful - stuck in Asia), Bednarz (out - lower body injury), Cooper (questionable - upper body injury)

Gold

Key Players: Frog Pussy and Blue Pants

Trends: 4-0-0 vs. Silver this season

Injuries: Slattery (probable - his pride may be hurt since he has not gotten enough congrats on his new site design)

BPHL Futures

Odds to win BPHL Regular Season (Teams stacked with former NCAA division I hockey players and even some professionals)

Black -1,000,000,000

Gold -990,000,000

Odds to win BPHL Regular Season (Teams not stacked with former NCAA division I hockey players and even some professionals)

Silver +250

Double Bubble -800

Red +650

Silver O/U Regular Season Wins (22 games remaining - currently have 5 wins)

Over 9.0 +110

Under 9.0 -110

Silver Makes Playoffs

Yes (OFF)

No +900

Thursday, November 17, 2022

Hockey News! Special Edition Vol: 5.08

This is the 109th 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 fantastic edition of Hockey News BPHL: Special Edition Vol: 5.08. Silver and Double Snot Bubbles squared off last Thursday for their second game of the young season.

Silver was able to keep the game close through two periods before falling by a total of 4 - 7. The Silver goaltender carousel continued with their league record 5th different goalie in seven games. Mullendore paced Silver with two goals while Voss and Parrone added one apiece. The loss kept Silver in the cellar for the time being, but do not expect them to stay there all season. This team just has too much heart for that to happen.

The PLARSHMT & OBMASLF are not awarded in losses. Alex Cooper worked his tail off in all facets of the game to win the Faceoff Chain for a fifth consecutive game. This still does not make up for his previous absence and the team stated that his fine is still outstanding and starting to accrue interest.

Stars of the Game

1) Christie Ballsack

2) BJ Poleglaze

3) Musk Beavis

Silver is back in action on Thursday, 17 November at RALSTON Arena at 9:45 PM. If you haven't been to the BRAND NEW BPHL WEBSITE yet, please go and check it out. Slattery Design has really outdone themselves. Silver matches up against Gold for the second edition of the PRECIOUS METALS GAME. Gold took the first edition without much protest from Silver. Will they be able to rebound in a late one tonight? There is only one way to find out! Free tickets to anyone that gets in line 3 hours prior to door opening at 8:45. 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 67-38-1
Silver Money Line (as favorite) 32-12-0
Silver Money Line (as underdog) 16-45-1
Silver Games O/U 50-55-1

Silver vs. Double Snot Bubble Recap

Silver +2.5 (-120)

Double Snot Bubble -2.5 (-110)

Over 11.5 (-110)

Under 11.5 (-110)

Silver +120

Double Snot Bubble -145

2022-23 PRECIOUS METALS GAME 2 Odds

Silver +5.5 (-130)

Gold -5.5 (+110)

Over 14.5 (-110)

Under 14.5 (-110)

Silver +190

Gold -3500

Silver

Key Players: Whichever goalie they have - He will face a barrage of excellent scoring chances tonight.

Trends: 3-4-0 ATS this season. Over is 1-6-0 this season. Five consecutive unders have hit by a half goal.

Injuries: Voss (doubtful - situational issue), New Mitch (doubtful - Jack Johnson says it best in his song FLAKE "It seems to me that 'maybe,' pretty much always means no."), Grosche (OUT - undisclosed injury)

Gold

Key Players: Frog Pussy and Blue Pants.

Trends: 1-0-0 ATS vs. Silver this season. Won big against Silver in the first game of the season.

Injuries: Slattery (probable - his pride may be hurt since he has not gotten enough congrats on his new site design).

BPHL Futures

Odds to win BPHL Regular Season (Teams Stacked with Former NCAA Division I Hockey Players and Even Some Professionals)

Black -1,000,000,000

Gold -990,000,000

Odds to win BPHL Regular Season (Teams not Stacked with Former NCAA Division I Hockey Players and Even Some Professionals)

Silver +190

Double Bubble -195

Red +200

Silver O/U Regular Season Wins (25 games remaining - currently have 2 wins)

Over 11.5 +110

Under 11.5 -110

Silver Makes Playoffs

Yes (OFF)

No +900

Thursday, November 10, 2022

Hockey News! Special Edition Vol: 5.07

This is the 108th 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 swell edition of Hockey News BPHL: Special Edition Vol: 5.07. Silver and Red went head to head this past Monday in the early game of the BPHL slate. Silver was looking to avenge a SOL from earlier in the season and got on the board twice in the first period and never surrendered the lead.

Silver was again led by Zach Voss, who netted his second consecutive hat trick - a natural in the second period. Mullendore and Blaszkiewicz also rounded out the scoring. Rob Barton had a career night with three helpers. Goaltender Tyler Grosche was solid in net to get his first victory of the season by turning away 26 of 30 shots.

The PLARSHMT & OBMASLF were awarded to Zach Voss. Alex Cooper worked his tail off in all facets of the game to win the Faceoff Chain for a fourth consecutive game. This still does not make up for his previous absence and the team stated that his fine is still outstanding and starting to accrue interest.

Stars of the Game

1) Zach Voss

2) Jake Mullendore

3) Rob Barton

Silver is back in action on Thursday, 10 November at RALSTON Arena at 9:45 PM. If you haven't been to the BRAND NEW BPHL WEBSITE yet, please go and check it out. Slattery Design has really outdone themselves. Silver matches up against the FIRST PLACE Double Bubble team (AKA Purple/Pink/White) for the second time this season. Double Bubble and Silver are both riding winning streaks - something will have to give tonight. It is going to be a great one! Free tickets to anyone with visible mustache after 7 days of no shaving. Also, skunk smelling cologne is being given away in the Double Bubble dressing room pre- and post-game. 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 67-37-1
Silver Money Line (as favorite) 32-12-0
Silver Money Line (as underdog) 16-44-1
Silver Games O/U 50-54-1

Silver vs. Red Recap

Silver -0.5 (+105)

Red +0.5 (-140)

Over 11.5 (-110)

Under 11.5 (-110)

Silver -105

Red +105

Silver vs. Double Bubble Odds

Silver +2.5 (-120)

Double Bubble -2.5 (-110)

Over 11.5 (-110)

Under 11.5 (-110)

Silver +120

Double Bubble -145

Silver

Key Players: Voss - trying to make it a hat trick of hat tricks.

Trends: 3-3-0 ATS this season. Over is 1-5-0 this season. Four consecutive unders have hit by a half goal.

Injuries: Parrone (probable - sore from TNH and coaching - would be first appearance of the season)

Double Bubble

Key Players: Little Chili - Will he run mouth and fight Coop?

Trends: 1-0-0 ATS vs. Silver this season. Won big against Silver in the first game of the season.

Injuries: Little Chili (probable - getting into a lot of fights and has glass jaw).

BPHL Futures

Odds to win BPHL Regular Season (Teams Stacked with Former NCAA Division I Hockey Players and Even Some Professionals)

Black -1,000,000,000

Gold -990,000,000

Odds to win BPHL Regular Season (Teams not Stacked with Former NCAA Division I Hockey Players and Even Some Professionals)

Silver +125

Double Bubble -155

Red +200

Silver O/U Regular Season Wins (26 games remaining - currently have 2 wins)

Over 11.5 +110

Under 11.5 -110

Silver Makes Playoffs

Yes (OFF)

No +900

Monday, November 7, 2022

Hockey News! Special Edition Vol: 5.06

This is the 107th 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 super edition of Hockey News BPHL: Special Edition Vol: 5.06. Silver and Black met for the second time this season on Thursday, 27 November. Black brought the same full effort and roster that they always do, but Silver was ready this time. After a lopsided first period, Silver fought back in the second period to knot the score at 5 - 5, getting the equalizer on a Mullendore power play goal at 11:55 of the 2nd period. After exchanging a couple goals apiece in the 3rd, the crazy, high-scoring, back and forth game, ended tied after regulation at 7 - 7.

After Black scored and Coop missed in the first round of the shootout, Silver goalie stoned the final two Black attempts and Bednarz and New Mitch led Silver to the shootout victory!

PRESTIGIOUS LA ROSS SILVER HELMET MEMORIAL TROPHY
Photo credit L.B. Jeffries
Zach Voss - 3 G, 1 A

The PLARSHMT & OBMASLF were awarded to Zach Voss. Alex Cooper worked his tail off in all facets of the game to win the Faceoff Chain for a third consecutive game. This still does not make up for his previous absence and the team stated that his fine is still outstanding and starting to accrue interest.

Stars of the Game

1) Zach Voss

2) Jake Mullendore

3) CJ Tate

Silver is back in action on Monday, 7 November at RALSTON Arena at 7:00 PM. If you haven't been to the BRAND NEW BPHL WEBSITE yet, please go and check it out. Slattery Design has really outdone themselves. Thanks to a great scheduling snafu, the entire BPHL took last week off to rake leaves across the community. Together, they bagged 1,800 tons of leaves out of Ralston yards. Silver and Red will match up for the second time this season with Red winning the first contest in a shootout. It is the first Monday of MOVEMBER. Free tickets to anyone with visible mustache after 7 days of no shaving. Also, free prostate exams will be conducted in the Red dressing room pre- and post-game - although that is not related to MOVEMBER.

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

Gambling Corner
Since 2/14/19:
Silver ATS 66-37-1
Silver Money Line (as favorite) 31-12-0
Silver Money Line (as underdog) 16-44-1
Silver Games O/U 50-53-1

Silver vs. Black Recap

Silver +5.5 (-120)

Black -5.5 (+115)

Over 15.5 (-110)

Under 15.5 (-110)

Silver +950

Black -10,000

Silver vs. Red Odds

Silver -0.5 (+105)

Red +0.5 (-140)

Over 11.5 (-110)

Under 11.5 (-110)

Silver -105

Red +105

Silver

Key Players: Cooper - trying to earn another faceoff chain award.

Trends: 2-3-0 ATS this season. Over is 1-4-0 this season. Three consecutive unders have hit.

Injuries: Smellie (out - undisclosed illness - linked to candy consumption)

Red

Key Players: Creighton kids 1, 2, and 3 - only goal scorers on the team and also go-hards.

Trends: 1-0-0 ATS vs. Silver this season. Won in shootout last time versus Silver.

Injuries: Weberg (questionable - missed the first game against Silver allowing Quinn White to play net).

BPHL Futures

Odds to win BPHL Regular Season (Teams Stacked with Former NCAA Division I Hockey Players and Even Some Professionals)

Black -1,000,000,000

Gold -990,000,000

Odds to win BPHL Regular Season (Teams not Stacked with Former NCAA Division I Hockey Players and Even Some Professionals)

Silver +185

Double Bubble -135

Red +190

Silver O/U Regular Season Wins (27 games remaining - currently have 1 win)

Over 11.5 +110

Under 11.5 -110

Silver Makes Playoffs

Yes (OFF)

No +900

Thursday, October 27, 2022

Hockey News! Special Edition Vol: 5.05

This is the 106th 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 super edition of Hockey News BPHL: Special Edition Vol: 5.05. Silver and Purple/Pink/White played the first contest of the season this week. Unfortunately for Silver, a few trends seem to be forming as they took the loss. The first trend is that of a rotating netminder. Silver has had three different tenders in the first four games of the season. This inconsistency between the pipes clearly has led to poor play in front of the crease. Silver is unsure from game to game if their goalie has a good glove or if the blocker is the stronger side. Does the goalie like to play the puck or stay away from it? Does he control his rebounds, or do we need all hands on deck to clear the puck because it will likely be laying there like a rubber pizza waiting to be shoveled in by an opposing team's garbage man? These are the questions that need answering.

Another trend is the continuing recruitment of new talent by seemingly anyone but the GM. Maybe it will come in handy during the dog days of the season when injuries or more male cheerleading contests come up.

The third and most obvious trend is the losing and lack of offensive output. Seemingly, the first two trends are the sole factors contributing to the losing trend, but several other factors are also at play. For example, Paul Bednarz, a bruising veteran forward with a rifle wrister, was all set to sacrifice a live chicken in the dressing room in an effort to appease Jobu and hopefully drum up some scoring power. The bird luckily did not make it through the security screening when entering the rink. Jobu was instead offered a cigar and rum - he was not pleased.

The PLARSHMT & OBMASLF are not awarded in losses. They are ONLY FOR WINNERS. Despite the loss, Alex Cooper worked his tail off in all facets of the game to win the Faceoff Chain in back-to-back games. This still does not make up for his previous absence and the team stated that his fine is still outstanding and starting to accrue interest.

Stars of the Game

1) Kid with cage

2) Little Chili

3) Alex Cooper

Silver is back in action on Thursday, 27 October at RALSTON Arena at 9:45 PM. Silver and Black will match up for the second time this season with Black winning the first contest by a margin of 9 - 7. It's the middle of SPOOKY WEEK at the rink, so come on in for some free tricks or treats! Free tickets to anyone wearing a costume or carrying a large carved pumpkin.

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

Gambling Corner
Since 2/14/19:
Silver ATS 65-37-1
Silver Money Line (as favorite) 31-12-0
Silver Money Line (as underdog) 15-44-1
Silver Games O/U 50-52-1

Silver vs. Purple/Pink/White Recap

Silver +1.5 (-110)

Purple/Pink/White -1.5 (+120)

Over 11.5 (-110)

Under 11.5 (-110)

Silver +120

Purple/Pink/White -135

Silver vs. Black Odds

Silver +5.5 (-120)

Black -5.5 (+115)

Over 15.5 (-110)
Under 15.5 (-110)

Silver +950

Black -10,000

Silver

Key Players: Bednarz - looking to get off the scheid. New Mitch - will try to avoid the sin bin and ejection.

Trends: 1-3-0 ATS this season. Over is 1-3-0 this season.

Injuries: Cooper (probable - still needs to pay the rest of his fine). Gangelhoff (doubtful - prepping for parental weekend visit)

Black

Key Players: No name goalie - if in net, he gave up 7 goals to Silver last game.

Trends: 0-1-0 ATS vs. Silver this season. Black lost to Red nearly doubling their loss total in their first 3 seasons as a franchise.

Injuries: White (questionable - missed the first game against Silver). Young (questionable - has a recurring case of hypogonadism)

BPHL Futures

Odds to win BPHL Regular Season (Teams Stacked with Former NCAA Division I Hockey Players and Even Some Professionals)

Black -1,000,000,000

Gold -990,000,000

Odds to win BPHL Regular Season (Teams not Stacked with Former NCAA Division I Hockey Players and Even Some Professionals)

Silver +165

Purple/Pink/White -115

Red +170

Silver O/U Regular Season Wins (28 games remaining - currently have 0 wins)

Over 11.5 +110

Under 11.5 -110

Silver Makes Playoffs

Yes (OFF)

No +900

Monday, October 24, 2022

Hockey News! Special Edition Vol: 5.04

This is the 105th 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 super edition of Hockey News BPHL: Special Edition Vol: 5.04. Silver and Gold played the first PRECIOUS METALS game of the young season last Monday. Silver team left the ice wishing they hadn't shown up (score sheet indicates they didn't) - or that at least maybe Gold had to forfeit. Gold scored early and often, removing any hope of the first Silver victory (against Gold) since that fateful night in March 2020.

Silver was coming off bittersweet games against Red and the perennial powerhouse Black. On one hand, they were feeling confident with the late-stage comeback to force a shootout versus Red while having a chance to steal a win late in the game versus Black, which felt kind of sweet! On the other hand, both games resulted in taking Ls, making them both quite bitter pills to swallow. As the saying goes, what does not kill you only makes you stronger and the Silver team will use these experiences to put together a winning strategy as the season continues. If not, hearing the Gold team chanting, "IT'S NOT WORTH WINNING IF YOU CAN'T WIN BIG!!" from their dressing room will certainly do the trick in the future. I mean, seriously, what a bunch of pathetic losers!

The PLARSHMT & OBMASLF are not awarded in losses. They are ONLY FOR WINNERS. Despite the loss, Alex Cooper worked his tail off in all facets of the game to win the Faceoff Chain. This nearly makes up for his previous absence and the team stated that his fine was only partially paid as of last Monday.

Stars of the Game

1) Butch Simpson

2) Billy Wilson

3) Alex Cooper

Silver is back in action on Monday, 24 October at RALSTON Arena at 8:15 PM. Silver and Pink/Purple/White will battle in their first meeting this season. Both teams are in the standings cellar and are eager to start the climb to the top. It's the first night of SPOOKY WEEK at the rink, so come on in for some free tricks or treats! Free tickets to anyone wearing a costume! One could argue that is more of a trick than a treat, but just knowing that Black or Gold will get a loss tonight will make attending worthwhile.

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

Gambling Corner
Since 2/14/19:
Silver ATS 65-37-1
Silver Money Line (as favorite) 31-12-0
Silver Money Line (as underdog) 15-44-1
Silver Games O/U 50-52-1

2022-23 PRECIOUS METALS GAME 1 Recap

Silver +2.5 (-130)

Gold -2.5 (+110)

Over 15.5 (-110)

Under 15.5 (-110)

Silver +120

Gold -1500

Silver vs. Purple/Pink/White Odds

Silver +1.5 (-110)

Purple/Pink/White -1.5 (+120)

Over 11.5 (-110)

Under 11.5 (-110)

Silver +120

Purple/Pink/White -135

Silver

Key Players:

Blaszkiewicz - still looking to get on the score sheet in a major way. Bednarz - looking to get off the scheid. Smellie - projected to make Silver debut.

Trends: 1-2-0 ATS this season. Over is 1-2-0 this season.

Injuries: Cooper (probable - needs to attend to pay the rest of his fine). Gangelhoff (questionable - sore from bowling)

Purple/Pink/White

Key Players:

Quinn White - best goalie in the league.

Trends: 0-0-0 ATS vs. Silver this season.

Injuries: Entire team (probable - hazy relaxed feeling with a touch of the munchies).

BPHL Futures

Odds to win BPHL Regular Season (Teams Stacked with Former NCAA Division I Hockey Players and Even Some Professionals)

Black -1,000,000,000

Gold -990,000,000

Odds to win BPHL Regular Season (Teams not Stacked with Former NCAA Division I Hockey Players and Even Some Professionals)

Silver +160

Purple/Pink/White +110

Red +170

Silver O/U Regular Season Wins (29 games remaining - currently have 0 wins)

Over 11.5 +110

Under 11.5 -110

Silver Makes Playoffs

Yes (OFF)

No +900

Monday, October 17, 2022

Hockey News! Special Edition Vol: 5.03

This is the 104th 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 PRECIOUS METALS edition of Hockey News BPHL: Special Edition Vol: 5.03. Silver showed what Thursday hockey in the BPHL is going to look like this season and it was not pretty. Historically, Silver has handled the under skilled Red team, even when numbers have been low on the Silver bench.

Silver had trouble keeping pace with the stacked Red menace, trailing most of the game. Silver was down 3 - 5 as the end of regulation approached. Then, as they have many times in past, Silver dug deep and found the will to fight back and tie the game, sending the contest to a shootout. Unfortunately, the heroics ended there as Silver fell in the shootout.

The PLARSHMT & OBMASLF are not awarded in losses. They are ONLY FOR WINNERS. Alex Cooper forfeited his chance to win the Faceoff Chain in consecutive games by abandoning his team to watch a high school male cheerleading competition. The word out of the dressing room is that a heavy fine has been issued to "Coop."

Stars of the Game

1) Creighton Guy 1

2) Creighton Guy 2

3) Quinn White (subbed for Red team)

Silver is back in action on Monday, 17 October at RALSTON Arena at 8:15 PM. Silver and Gold will battle in the first PRECIOUS METALS game of the season. It's been a while since Silver pounded those inferior metal losers. It's free potassium iodide night at the rink - good for etching gold. Be sure to show up and pour it on your most hated Gold player!

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

Gambling Corner
Since 2/14/19:
Silver ATS 65-36-1
Silver Money Line (as favorite) 31-12-0
Silver Money Line (as underdog) 15-43-1
Silver Games O/U 50-51-1

Silver/Red Recap

Silver -1.5 (+110)

Red +1.5 (-120)

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

Silver -120

Red +110

2022-23 PRECIOUS METALS GAME 1

Silver +2.5 (-130)

Gold -2.5 (+110)

Over 15.5 (-110)

Under 15.5 (-110)

Silver +120

Gold -1500

Silver

Key Players:

Blaszkiewicz - looking to get on the score sheet in a major way. Maas - looking to build off his first game in a MAJOR way.

Trends: 1-1-0 ATS this season. Over is 1-1-0 this season.

Injuries: Smellie (out - DTD w/lower body injury), Cooper (probable - needs to attend to pay his fine).

Gold

Key Players:

Blue Pants, Brisson.

Trends: 0-0-0 ATS vs. Silver this season.

Injuries: No known injuries.

BPHL Futures

Odds to win BPHL Regular Season (Teams Stacked with Former NCAA Division I Hockey Players and Even Some Professionals)

Black -1,000,000,000

Gold -990,000,000

Odds to win BPHL Regular Season (Teams not Stacked with Former NCAA Division I Hockey Players and Even Some Professionals)

Silver +130

White +110

Red +200

Silver O/U Regular Season Wins (30 games remaining - currently have 0 wins)

Over 11.5 +110

Under 11.5 -110

Silver Makes Playoffs

Yes (OFF)

No +900

Thursday, October 13, 2022

Hockey News! Special Edition Vol: 5.02

This is the 103rd 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 edition of Hockey News BPHL: Special Edition Vol: 5.02. Silver opened up the season this week against the hated rival Black team. If you happened to catch the season preview article, you'll know that Silver has a brand new look from top to bottom. Not all the new talent made their Silver debut in the season opener.

Silver fell behind early with the Black team scoring at a medium pace. The lead was cut down with a flourish of scoring by a lone Silver STAR, including a goal with two seconds left in the period. Energized with such a great effort, Silver pulled to within one goal before falling by a score of 7 - 9. Silver easily covered the spread and hit the over with a subbing Matthew Slattery of Slattery Design in net.

PRESTIGIOUS LA ROSS SILVER HELMET MEMORIAL TROPHY
Photo credit L.B. Jeffries
Adam Collette - 3 G, 3 SOG, TOI 3:00

The PLARSHMT & OBMASLF are virtually being awarded RIGHT NOW to Adam Collette who scored the only three goals of the first period for Silver. He might have even scored a few more, but since no one usually gets to three goals (let alone in one period versus Black), we usually stop counting there. Although there were only two faceoff wins on the night, the Faceoff Chain is virtually awarded to Coop - clearly Silver needs to make this a point of emphasis in practice over the next few weeks. Congratulations to to Collette and the other stars - two rookies to the Silver team - each getting on the scoresheet.

Stars of the Game

1) Adam Collette

2) Brandon Maas

3) Rockpile Recruited by Slats

Silver is back in action on Thursday, 13 October at RALSTON Arena at 8:30 PM. Silver will get their first look at the Red team. Silver has dominated Red in most facets of the game over the past couple seasons. Will the trend continue? To find out, come on down to the Ralston Arena, bring the kids! We've got entertainment for the whole family. To commemorate the 62nd anniversary of the greatest home run ever hit, Ralston Arena is celebrating Bill Mazeroski night! A free baseball signed by the 5th place NL central division finishing 2022 Pittsburgh Pirates to anyone who comes within 406 feet of the arena. The home run won Maz and the Bucs Game 7 of the World Series over the Yankees in 1960.

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

Gambling Corner
Since 2/14/19:
Silver ATS 65-35-1
Silver Money Line (as favorite) 31-11-0
Silver Money Line (as underdog) 15-43-1
Silver Games O/U 50-50-1

Silver/Black Recap

Silver +5.5 (-120)

Black -5.5 (+115)

Over 15.5 (-110)
Under 15.5 (-110)

Silver +950

Black -10,000

Silver/Red Odds

Silver -1.5 (+110)

Red +1.5 (-120)

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

Silver -120

Red +110

Silver

Key Players:

Voss and Mullendore. Bednarz when he feels like it.

Trends: 1-0-0 ATS this season. Over is 1-0-0 this season.

Injuries: Smellie (out - DTD w/lower body injury), Parrone (doutbful - said he could maybe make Thu games), New Mitch (probable - Thursday only guy), Wyatt (questionable - AWOL during first game), Grosche (questionable - late healthy scratch for first game), Schook (probably - Thursday only guy).

Red

Key Players:

Crieghton kids 1, 2, and 3 (if they didn't graduate and leave town), New goalie since Silver signed theirs in FA.

Trends: 0-0-0 ATS vs. Silver this season.

Injuries: Team pride is hurt from their season opener loss to Pink/Purple/White.

BPHL Futures

Odds to win BPHL Regular Season (Teams Stacked with Former NCAA Division I Hockey Players and Even Some Professionals)

Black -1,000,000,000

Gold -990,000,000

Odds to win BPHL Regular Season (Teams not Stacked with Former NCAA Division I Hockey Players and Even Some Professionals)

Silver +120

White +110

Red +400

Silver O/U Regular Season Wins (31 games remaining - currently have 0 wins)

Over 11.5 +110

Under 11.5 -110

Silver Makes Playoffs

Yes (OFF)

No +900

Monday, October 10, 2022

Hockey News! Special Edition Vol: 5.01

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.

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

Gambling Corner
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

Silver/Black Odds

Silver +5.5 (-120)

Black -5.5 (+115)

Over 15.5 (-110)
Under 15.5 (-110)

Silver +950

Black -10,000

Silver Key Players/Trends/Injuries: Voss and Mullendore. 0-0-0 ATS this season. Coop (questionable - possibly stuck on the Scheel's Ferris wheel), Gangelhoff (questionable - Black team flu), Harris (doubtful - not sure if he is on the roster anymore), Parrone (doubtful - new coaching duties), Smellie (out - DTD w/lower body injury).

Black Key Players/Trends/Injuries: All former D-1 players are key. 0-0-0 ATS vs. Silver this season. All players have the Black as night heart disease - unfortunately it makes them try to score more goals.

BPHL Futures

Odds to win BPHL Regular Season (Teams Stacked with Former NCAA Division I Hockey Players and Even Some Professionals)

Black -1,000,000,000

Gold -990,000,000

Odds to win BPHL Regular Season (Teams not Stacked with Former NCAA Division I Hockey Players and Even Some Professionals)

Silver +120

White +110

Red +300

Silver O/U Regular Season Wins (32 games)

Over 11.5 +110

Under 11.5 -110

Silver Makes Playoffs

Yes (OFF)

No +900

Friday, February 4, 2022

Hockey News! Special Edition Vol: 4.03

This is the 101st 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 a long time coming edition of Hockey News BPHL: Special Edition Vol: 4.03. If you have been following the BPHL season and are wondering where the bi-weekly articles have gone, you should already know that nothing out of the ordinary has happened this season.

Black has tried way too hard and won all their games. Gold has tried way too hard and won most of their games (except when playing Black). White has smoked a ton of pot in the dressing room and tried only just enough to keep games close and win most of their games. Silver has drunk cold cruisers in the dressing room and has given the proper amount of effort for beer league hockey and lost most of their games (except when playing Red). Red has lost nearly all of their games and will be the next team to quit the league and will likely be followed by Silver, leaving the league to exist as a UNO Mav reunion mixed with pot head drop outs. There have been a few scraps, a ton of lopsided games, a few disallowed goals against Silver, a few sessions at Winner$, and very low fan attendance.

All in all, it has been as normal of a BPHL season as possible, UNTIL NOW. Silver and Black clashed in yesterday's nightcap for their 8th matchup of the season. The teams played tight with the largest deficit being only two goals. Just when it looked like the normal script was about to unfold, Silver tied the game at five and never looked back, netting three more goals in front of some unusually solid defense and goaltending.

Frustrations began to boil over for Black as they increased the pace late in the third. Black forward Greg Gallon and veteran Silver defenseman Jeff Evans got into a wrestling match in front of the net simply because Evans refused to let Gallon camp there. Silver goaltender Aaron Martens joined in the act, giving Gallon a few choice words of his own, maybe even a few blockers to the back of the head. Gallon showed his true black as night colors by taking a cheap shot while the BPHL head official was not looking, dumping Evans with a vicious crosscheck to the back. Evans (and Silver) had the last laugh winning by a final of 8 - 5 and also added a bar-down half-clapper from the point for his first goal of 2022.

This was the first win for Silver against Black since the team was acquired by Tactical 88 a few seasons ago, although they did skate to a 3 - 4 loss and two 6 - 7 losses earlier this season.

The PLARSHMT & OBMASLF (and Faceoff Chain) were dually awarded to Matt Blaszkiewicz after he netted a hattrick and Aaron Martens for his stellar net play, handing Black their first L of the season. The NATTY DADDY was on fire throughout the night with a breakaway goal that left Matthew Slattery of Slattery Design in the corner after being deked out of his pads, followed by a slick defense split that ended with a five-hole tuck, and finished off with an empty netter that iced the game with just over a minute remaining. When asked about this Blasz was quoted as saying, "That was my first hattrick."

Stars of the Game

1) Matt "The Natty Daddy" Blaszkiewicz

1) Aaron Martens

3) Jeff Evans

Silver is back in action on Monday, 07 February at RALSTON Arena at 8:15 PM. Silver will take on the Red team and look to make it a winning streak. 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 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

Silver/Black Recap

Silver +3.5 (-120)

Black -3.5 (+115)

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

Silver +950

Black -10,000

Silver/Red Odds

Silver -2.5 (+120)

Red +2.5 (+115)

Over 15.5 (-110)
Under 15.5 (-110)

Silver -150

Red +130

Silver Key Players/Trends/Injuries: Stauber, Voss. 1-0-0 ATS last 1. Staiger (Doubful - works in North Bend and recently married).

Red Key Players/Trends/Injuries: Creighton guys 1, 2, and 3. 1-5-0 against Silver this season. No known injuries.

BPHL Futures

Odds to win BPHL Regular Season (Teams Stacked with Former NCAA Division I Hockey Players and Even Some Professionals)

Black -1,000,000,000

Gold -990,000,000

Odds to win BPHL Regular Season (Teams not Stacked with Former NCAA Division I Hockey Players and Even Some Professionals)

Silver +900

White +110

Red +1,000

Silver O/U Regular Season Wins (15 games remaining - 7 total W)

Over 11.5 +110

Under 11.5 -110

Silver Makes Playoffs

Yes (OFF)

No +900

Monday, October 18, 2021

Hockey News! Special Edition Vol: 4.02

This is the 100th 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 PRECIOUS METALS edition of Hockey News BPHL: Special Edition Vol: 4.02. Silver and Red played their season opener two weeks ago and it was a sight to behold. Silver scored early and often to jump out to a lead they would never surrender. The final score made the game look closer then it was at 8 - 6. Also, the last few goals let some breathe a sigh of relief while others cursed aloud.

PRESTIGIOUS LA ROSS SILVER HELMET MEMORIAL TROPHY
Photo credit L.B. Jeffries
Zach Voss - 5 G, 0 PIM

The PLARSHMT & OBMASLF (and Faceoff Chain) were awarded to Zach Voss after a stellar performance, scoring many goals and looking like his offseason training program should have been followed more closely by the rest of the roster. When asked about this Voss was quoted as saying, "My body is a temple and I treat it as such. Some of my teammates bodies seem to be treated more like a garbage dump."

Stars of the Game

1) Zach Voss

2) Griff Watson

3) Dustin Gangelhoff

Silver is back in action on Monday, 18 October at RALSTON Arena at 8:30 PM. Silver will take on their hated rival Gold in the first PRECIOUS METALS GAME of the season. Silver was 0-7-1 on the money line against Gold last year with several ATS wins. 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 63-35-1
Silver Money Line (as favorite) 31-11-0
Silver Money Line (as underdog) 14-42-1
Silver Games O/U 49-49-1

Silver/Red Recap

Silver -1.5 (+110)

Red +1.5 (-110)

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

Silver -115

Red +110

PRECIOUS METALS GAME 1 Odds

Silver +3.5 (-120)

Gold -3.5 (+115)

Over 15.5 (-110)
Under 15.5 (-110)

Silver +150

Gold -1500

Silver Key Players/Trends/Injuries: Harris (always #1 key), Stauber. 15-3-0 ATS last 18. Harris (Questionable - missed most of summer due to child birth), Parrone (Doubtful - LBI), Staiger (Probable - works in North Bend and recently married), Gangelhoff (Questionable - 1st season as married).

Gold Key Players/Trends/Injuries: Whichever goalie they decide to play. 2-0-1 regular season record. Slattery (DTD - Crushed ego).

BPHL Futures

Odds to win BPHL Regular Season (Teams Stacked with Former NCAA Division I Hockey Players and Even Some Professionals)

Black -1,000,000,000

Gold -990,000,000

Odds to win BPHL Regular Season (Teams not Stacked with Former NCAA Division I Hockey Players and Even Some Professionals)

Silver +110

White +120

Red +115

Silver O/U Regular Season Wins (37 games remaining - 1 total W)

Over 12.5 +110

Under 12.5 -110

Silver Makes Playoffs

Yes (OFF)

No +900

Monday, October 4, 2021

Hockey News! Special Edition Vol: 4.01

This is the 99th 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 article of Hockey News BPHL: Special Edition Vol: 4.01. Silver and Gold met in the second round of the playoffs in what turned out to be the end of Silver's 2020 season. The loss entrenched Silver into a 1st place finish (dare I say CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON) in the playoffs for teams not stacked with several former NCAA Division I hockey players and even some professionals - mirroring their regular season place finish of 1st. Well done on a successful season!

The PLARSHMT & OBMASLF (and Faceoff Chain) were awarded to the entire team for a stellar playoff performance and championship win. Great season fellas!

Stars of the Game

1) Silver Team

2) Team Ag

3) Atomic Number 47

Let's move on to the 2021 BPHL Silver Team preview! Silver team is bringing back a large majority of the 2020 roster with some MAJOR additions. Rumor has it that the Silver front office has inked Owen Stauber to a rookie contract and they have also come to terms with long-time league veteran (and the Silver Helmet Memorial Trophy namesake) L.A. Ross. Silver is back in action with their first game against Red on Monday, 04 October at RALSTON Arena at 9:45 PM. There is not much known about the 2021 Red Roster - tread lightly if making any wagers tonight. 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 63-35-1
Silver Money Line (as favorite) 31-11-0
Silver Money Line (as underdog) 14-42-1
Silver Games O/U 49-49-1

PRECIOUS METALS GAME 10 Recap

Silver +2.5 (-135)

Gold -2.5 (+115)

Over 15.5 (-110)
Under 15.5 (-110)

Silver +145

Gold -195

Silver/Red Odds

Silver -1.5 (+110)

Red +1.5 (-110)

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

Silver -115

Red +110

Silver Key Players/Trends/Injuries: Harris (always #1 key), Mullendore, Voss. 14-3-0 ATS last 17. Harris (Questionable - missed most of summer due to child birth), Parrone (Questionable - missed most of summer due to mustache trimming incident or career interference), Stauber (Questionable - not sure he wants to play on a team with this low level of talent), Staiger (Questionable - works in North Bend and recently married), Gangelhoff (Probable - 1st season as married).

Red Key Players/Trends/Injuries: Lowndes. Little trend data is available but it slightly favors Silver. Lowndes (Probable - got rid of the oversized hat he found backstage which was funny - because it is bigger then a normal hat).

BPHL Futures

Odds to win BPHL Regular Season (Teams Stacked with Former NCAA Division I Hockey Players and Even Some Professionals)

Black -1,000,000,000

Gold -990,000,000

Odds to win BPHL Regular Season (Teams not Stacked with Former NCAA Division I Hockey Players and Even Some Professionals)

Silver +110

White +110

Red +125

Silver O/U Regular Season Wins (40 games)

Over 14.5 +110

Under 14.5 -110

Silver Makes Playoffs

Yes (OFF)

No +900

Monday, April 26, 2021

Hockey News! Special Edition Vol: 3.46

This is the 98th 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 PLAYOFF article of Hockey News BPHL: Special Edition Vol: 3.46. Silver and Teal met in the first round of the playoffs and history repeated itself. Silver skated to a fairly easy 7 - 4 victory, giving up a couple garbage goals late in order to hit the over.

The PLARSHMT & OBMASLF (and Faceoff Chain) were awarded to Aaron Martens for a stellar playoff performance and win.

Stars of the Game

1) Aaron Martens

2) Jake Mullendore

3) Alex Voss

Silver is back in action Monday, 26 April at RALSTON Arena at 8:15 PM. Silver and Gold meet for one final PRECIOUS METALS SHOWDOWN for a chance to go to the BPHL Championship game. Silver has played Gold tough this season but only won a single game in a shootout. Silver also had a shootout loss early in the season against their rival precious metal. Which team will prevail in the BIGGEST GAME OF THE YEAR?! There is only one way to find out. 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 62-35-1
Silver Money Line (as favorite) 31-11-0
Silver Money Line (as underdog) 14-41-1
Silver Games O/U 49-48-1

Silver Wins Final 17 Reg. Season Games (2020-21) O/U 7.5 - Record 8-8-1

Silver/Teal Recap

Silver -1.5 (+115)

Teal +1.5 (-165)

Over 10.5 (-110)
Under 10.5 (-110)

Silver -185

Teal +145

Silver/Gold Odds

Silver +2.5 (-135)

Gold -2.5 (+115)

Over 15.5 (-110)
Under 15.5 (-110)

Silver +145

Gold -195

Silver Key Players/Trends/Injuries: Harris (always #1 key), Mullendore, Voss. 13-3-0 ATS last 16. DeRouchey (Questionable - missed last 12 games).

Gold Key Players/Trends/Injuries: Wang, Alf, Slattery, Frog Pussy. 1-0-1 in last 2 PRECIOUS METALS games. Hasebroock (Doubtful - not skilled enough for playoffs).