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Happy Summah!
Hi, This will be short and sweet. Let's just say it is a busy weekend for the Connell Family (IYKYK)
Any who.
Game 1. Vescera Law vs. Quick Dam. This was tied up at the end of the second. Vescera Pulled it out in the third with two goals. 7-5.
We have a ghost writer for game one: And here it is, unedited:
Last night’s game was a gut check in raw grit and ferocious fortitude. It marked Vescera Law’s fifth comeback win of the season, echoing the defiance and never-say-die attitude of the 2004 Red Sox playoff run.
Tyler Anderson and Larry Lefebvre were dueling dynamic dynamos that came out firing. That first shift was impressive: two quick goals, relentless forechecking, and complete line domination. They set the tone, and everyone else just tried to keep up.
Jason Pires was in playoff form between the pipes, channeling Sergei Bobrovsky from the 2024 and 2025 Stanley Cup runs: cool, calm, clutch, collected, and completely unshakable.
The game turned on Kate Cardoso’s equalizer, assisted by her father and Pete Meegan. That shift reset the tone, and we never looked back.
The five-on-three penalty kill was a second turning point. Vescera Law held strong and flipped the pressure. Aaron Crossett patrolled the zone like Bobby Orr, with gritty play and pinpoint passes that jump-started Vescera Laws’ offense.
Jay Arruda gave up nothing all night, no freebies, no space, no mercy, and Bill Vescera? He built a rooster with the whole league looking over their shoulder.
A momentous win, and a team effort. Let’s ride this momentum and keep the heat on for the remainder of the season.
Game 2. Big tie between Edge Doctor and MPP. 2-2.
In game 3. Big win for Votta over Green Goddess 5-2
No shows this weekend. Loose Screws, Wicked Rhode and The Underground are off the calendar this weekend.
I wanted to add one thing. Our sincerest and heart felt condolences go out to the Schiavone family. Unfortunately, we lost a hockey family member this week, Rob Schiavone, Mark's brother. Rob played in this league a while back before he moved south. He was a great guy and great goalie. He will be sorely missed. Rest In Peace my friend.
Hope everyone has a great week. I know I will.
Enjoy!!
Live, Breathe, Love.................HOCKEY!!!!
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Time is Marching on, yet we all skate. Hmm.
Let's jump right in and see who we can offend.
First game highlights, 6-6 tie. Damn. Nick Nardone for Quick Dam started the scoring, from Ralph Espilat, my boo. Next goal was Mark Kosinski from Rick Mercuri. And then Votta, came alive. Steve Donavan got them on the board with Ricky Votta? getting the assist? And then Kosinski for Dam would make it 3-1 to finish the first. Kosinski started off the 2nd with another to complete the Natty Hatty. Nice. Nick Nardone helped on 2 of the 3 goals. A couple more by Votta in the second. Mila Smith got on the board. Ben Hevner with the other goal. Late in the second, Nick Nardone would get another to put the team ahead by 2. In the third, Votta got the next 3 goals. The Smith Family getting 2 of them. First Shawn then Mila, to take the lead. Late goal by Quick Dam tied it up. Jamie Murphy to save the loss.
In game 2, another tight game. Green Goddess vs. Manville Palace Pizza. It was an amazing first period for Shannon Reilly. She got on the board early and then late. 2 beauties. MPP, Shannon Franco, put the team on her back to complete the SHANNON HATTY. In the second. Keith Kreunelis would tie it up. It has been so long that I had to write his name on this, I don't think spelled it right. Oh well. In the end, Shannon Reilly's bf Ryan Degnan got the game winner. 3-2 MPP.
Late game, thank goodness. Here we go Final Touch Vs. Edge Doctor. Edge Doctor came out quick with a goal by Kevin Webster, the first of 5. yep, 5. Final Touch got 3 unanswered, 2 were breakaways, by Domenic Savastano. Son of a.... In the Second, Edge got their edge back, another 2 by Webster in the same shift to get the Hatty. Savastano got another late in the second, to complete his hat trick. Early in the third, Kreg Labelle abused yours truly taking the puck out of the air and tucking it in the net. Next goal they gave to Adam Babikian, but he was just close to it as Webster got the puck to tip in off the opponent in front of the net. So, yeah, its Webby's. Webby would get another one to tie it up once again, midway through. And then, with the game winner for Final Touch. Andrew Laird, bent the twine with 4 minutes to go. That would do it 6-5. great game tho.
Announcement: Please let Shawn Smith or Eric Campbell know if you are interested in a Golf outing. Scramble style tournament. 4 person teams. They need a head count and then will get a date. Please let your intentions known ASAP.
Second: Mike Dussault, Jr. and Wicked Rhode cancelled the gig tonight. Unfortunately, the weather is not cooperating for an outdoor gig.
Third: Eric Robichaud and yours truly (Matty), Are at Chef's OBD. 805 Oakland Beach Road, Warwick. 7-10. Food is great, entertainment will be a blast. Come on Down.
Otherwise, Have a great week.
Live, Breathe, LOVE......................HOCKEY!