In the first game Team Sergey jumped out to a lead based on the tic-tac-toe passing of Blake, Thomas, and Killian. They actually scored some pretty impressive goals considering it was ball hockey. Team Dave came back with what could only be described as cheap goals. There weren't enough sticks for everyone, so line changes were a long and labored process. Also, there were times were most kids thought play had stopped. Team Dave took the lead on these lulls in participation. Okay, maybe that's not fair. Tyler, Brian Z. and Jason had it going on, I just like giving Dave crap. I tried to turn things around when I lucked the the ball in off of a great feed from Blake. I actually fanned on the shot which worked out great because Goalie Brian Felt was playing the one-timer. Team Dave scored the game winner on what could arguably be called their only legitimate goal of the game.

Game two was much less pretty with rampant cherry-picking and no defense. The old guys were starting to wear down and served merely as big white fleshy cones to be maneuvered around. Unfortunately, I can't make up anything to imply Team Dave cheated. They came out hard and took a commanding lead. Luke and Tom D. tried to help out Team Sergey by jumping in on the offensive play, but that left zero defensmen and Team Dave capitalized. Things got a little chippy when Jason started taking liberties with Goalie Gianluca. We adjusted his attitude and the game got back on track. Team Sergey tried to make a game of it, but this match belonged to Team Dave. I should note there were a few score-keeping inconsistencies that the International Ball Hockey Association is taking a look at.

If game #2 was un-pretty, game three was a mess. Conrado moved to goalie and a few kids switched sides. The nice passing and solid positioning was gone. It was a free-for-all. Then, the old guys completely broke down. Dave blew out his hamstring and moments later Sergey came limping off. I actually sat out the last game and I was still hurting so bad the next day I could barely play drums at my band practice. I don't know about Tom Allen. He just kind of stood in the defensive zone looking stoic so he might have been okay. I lost track of who was who, but I remember Brain Z. scoring a couple of beauties from he slot and Conrado was surprisingly good in net. And conversely Brian F. was surprisingly good out of the net. I think the game ended on a Killian goal but I'm not sure which team he was on. By that point, most of us were more worried about rehabbing our injuries and whether our medical insurance was paid up.

All kidding aside. This was a very fun morning for the kids and the parents. Three cheers for Coach Dave for setting it up. I hope our team can do this again with greater participation.

POTW: There were some slim pickings this week. I should probably give it to Julie because she has been more than worthy the previous two weeks. But this is such a stupid award I'm almost thinking she has to do something completely out of character like punch someone in the face or convert to Scientology. I'm giving Devon major consideration because of a touching story he relayed to me about when he was a new father. But this isn't a new-age granola-eating feel-good award. I've decided to make Tanya the Parent Of The Week just so she'll stop whining and complaining. See, the squeaky wheel does get the grease. Besides, she puts up with Jason and that's no small feat. Congratulations Tanya. Please post your acceptance speech below.