SUNDAYS #2 vs. KINGS:

(vol. 27S, no. 2; newsletter by j.c.)
The Sunday Pirates stepped-up to a faster, more competitive division (we must be in the “A” now). New faces Tony and Murphy add speed and playmaking for Brooks and old school Pirates (who I would like to describe as slightly slower, but tough with hockey savvy). Mike Griffiths tended the net in a fast-paced shoot'em out. Some nice passing and forecheck, with great goal-scoring moves.

Murphy got ejected — I am not sure if it was for slamming the stick against the boards after a missed shot that didn't go, but then again it was probably the refs missing a cheap shot. I got a high-stick penalty for being grabbed and tripped/tackled from behind which injured my knee. Someone took a cheap shot at Brooks, who defended himself and then got a roughing penalty.

Game started about 8:00-minutes early (If I am fined for being late I am suing the league and the S.O.C. for my knee injury). That said, I'd like to thank the league for getting us out early on a late night, although I would have liked to tighten my skates a little more ...

With some more playing time together this unit looks like a fun one to watch. Go Pirates

Here's the official stats from the game:
1st brooks (lematty)
1st murphy (toscano)
1st brooks (unassisted)
end of 1: The halftime score was unknown.

The final period:
3rd toscano (gucci) SHG
3rd gucci (none)
3rd gucci (toscano)
3rd toscano (wildman)
final: 7-5. Other highlights included Murphy's ejection — the fastest in Pirate history for a rookie.
date of game: 10.01.06