The FHL Gazette

Mustangs start another game giving up three goals in a row. We manage to tie it up 3-3 without even so much as an assist from chet. He then proceeded to be integral on the next 6 goals. Seely played quarterback all night getting four assists through the game. Thanks to Rochna who subbed netting one of his own and two helpers.

This week started much like last week for the Diesels as they jumped out to an easy 3-0 lead in the first period.  Mustangs were able to rally back late in the period to get it within 1 before the buzzer.  All of the momentum stayed with the Mustangs as they got 2 more in the second period with one of them coming off a questionable tripping call on yours truly!  Diesels fell apart from that point and let Chet absolutely dominate the rest of the game.  Final tally was 9-5 and a humbling loss for the black and yellow.  Thanks to Tim A. again for answering the call to sub as well as Crisi.  Next week is another gut check as we take on the top ranked T-bolts.

SuperChiefs riding a 3 game hot streak look to take advantage of a sub filled Escorts squad. Callum gets on the board early on a rebound tap in started by Rocco. Unfortunately that was all the tap-ins we'd get for the rest of the game as the Escorts goalie slammed the door on many more scoring chances. Penalty trouble got us in trouble and we fell behind 3-1 until Chet iced the game away on an ENG.  Thank you to Grashik for subbing in net. 

The Escorts came into this one heavily subbed missing our first 3 picks in the draft. The subs came through though - scoring all 4 goals.

The SuperChex SuperCheifs got the first goal right off the bat and it looked like it was going to be a rough game - but subs Rochna and Chet alternated scoring before Chet finished it off with an empty netter to seal the victory.

The score of this game should have been a lot different. For starters, I missed a wide open shot in front of literally half the league that would have put the game away a lot earlier. I'll own that. I might not be able to score but at least I can text the subs who can.  

Rookie goalie John Vanetta takes another player of the game honor with his stellar goaltending - beating out the crossbar who also made about 5 saves too. 

Rumor has it our new vegas gold jerseys will be here next week. If so, I'm glad we could (finally!) retire the old mariners jerseys the right way - with a win! 

Still no word on whether Davis rememebred to take his boots hunting with him. 

The Model Ts came out flying. The front office has been feeling the heat from a fan base demanding more W’s and fewer explanations.

After an extensive review of the Bullits’ 2022–23 game tape, management made a bold decision: it was time to unleash Chris Deroche.

“SLINGSHOT ENGAGED.”

Meanwhile, Tom Bordeau borrowed a page from the Joey Robillard handbook and addressed the room: “I can play D, fellas.”

A little switch-a-roo, and the Model Ts are back.

The first period began with Mack nowhere to be found. After his great start to the season, management briefly feared he was holding out for a bigger contract—or demanding a trade. But Mack arrived in time for his shift on the second line and promptly made it 1–0.

You don’t put a saddle on a thoroughbred. 

Super Sub and Self-Demoted Filar then made a solid play at the point, getting the puck to the net for Dennis to tip it home. 2–0. Good hockey players find themselves in the right place at the right time, and Dennis is making a living in front of the net—and in the locker room.

Late in the first, Soz went down with a groin injury. He’s officially week-to-week, pending further evaluation.

Without missing a beat, Tom Bordeau looked around the room and announced, “I can play F, as well fellas.”

What a guy. The man is one shift away from offering to drive the Zamboni.

Jordan found a good spot on the ice and buried  it, to make it 3–0. The Thunderbolts answered on a clean faceoff win to their NHL player, making it 3–1.

No problem. The Model Ts stayed hot, with Mack, Chris, and Aco finding the net to stretch the lead to 6–1.

At this point, the game was looking a lot like my Wednesday night coed bowling performance with the Pocket Pounders at Plaza Lanes: three strikes in a row, an open frame, three more strikes, and then an absolutely legendary collapse.

Sure enough, 6–1 became 6–2. Then 6–3. Then 6–4. Then 6–5. Then 6–6.

Pink and the Thunderbolts’ NHL player put on a third-period scoring clinic. Soz, unable to help on the ice, watched from the glass while experiencing what medical professionals may describe as the full Model Ts experience.

With three minutes left and the game tied, Killer made an incredible save to keep us alive. Then Fully Charged Rookie Sensation Jordan stepped up and ripped a changeup past the tendy for a 7–6 lead.

This was, of course, the plan all along: have Mack fire a bunch of fastballs at the goalie, then let Jordan fool him with the off-speed stuff. Works every time.

An empty-netter sealed the 8–6 win. The Model Ts are back. We won't be answering questions about the five-goal lead in the post game interview.

A stick tap to Brent, Tom B., and Colarusso, who blocked a ton of shots and kept us alive with hustle plays that won’t show up in the box score.

Unfortunately, we lost Brent to a wrist injury and Soz to a groin injury. Wishing both a speedy recovery. Management is already exploring its options. 

Sale is a 5.0.

With DiMarco out sick and Poodle on daughter duty the Torinos went into this one shorthanded. Lower scoring affair than we are used to and we couldn't get on the board until the 3rd largely thanks to DeMars' glove, but a strong offensive finish let us squeak this one out. 

The real story of this game was in our net. Sale was a monster, robbing the Cobras with multiple big time saves to keep us alive. This was his win.

 Big thanks to Rose and Colarusso's helmet for subbing.