The dream is over, Snickas fall in overtime 2-1.
In a game that featured everything, including a ton of penalties Snickas came up just a few millimeters short. The Milton Chiefs will now go on and face the SU Storm for the Molson Canadian Championship next Monday night.
The game was a defensive gem from the neutrals point of view with both goalies standing on their heads when called upon. With the Refs blowing down everything the game lacked the normal flow that would be associated with a semi-final. The Chiefs and Snickas both had ample powerplay chances but neither team could find the net until halfway through the third period.
The Chiefs struck first, on a rebound that actually struck Snickas goalie Kirk Burgess in the head before going in. Snickas pulled level on a goal from an unlikely source, Rob MacOdrum scored his first goal of the season on a beautiful backhander to give the Snickas new life. With less than ten seconds left Snickas thought they had the game but as the puck sat on the Chiefs goal line not a single Snickas stick could get close enough to push it that extra bit more.
Overtime it was and just like the final play of regulation luck was not on Snickas side. Just a minute in & it was over. The Chiefs crashed the net hard on the opening shift and got a huge break when a rebound off Burgess' pad hit a Snickas player's skate and went in their own net.
Heartbreak for a team that really seemed to come together in the playoffs, after struggling to find consistency for most of the regular season. Snickas finish the season without any Silverware for the first time in 4 years.
2006-07 Offensive Player of the Year:
Craig Morton. Snickas top point producer had 10 goals and 16 assists in 20 games.
2006-07 Defensive Player of the Year:
Neil Townsend. The big blueliner finished as the top scoring defensemen in the league with 8 goals and 12 assists in 22 games.
2006-07 Most Improved Player
Paul Stinnett. Flex set career highs in all categories with 14 goals and 8 assists in 21 games.
Tuesday, April 3, 2007
Monday, April 2, 2007
Snickas Weekly: Semi-Final Edition
There's a certain electricity in the air when it comes down to this stage. It's win or go home time, either play next week or spend next Monday night watching the Hills. The Playoffs, the Knockout round, it doesn't get any better!
Snickas, Milton Chiefs, 7:15pm TONIGHT!!!
For the fourth straight season Snickas find themselves in the semi-finals, twice advancing further to win the Championship; including last years title. For the second straight season Snickas will take on their long time league rivals the Milton Chiefs in the semi-finals. The Chiefs and Snickas league history goes back to 2002-03, but their playoff clashes have been limited to the one meeting last season. Snickas prevailed last year 5-2.
More on the game as the day progresses including an interview with Snickas Captain Chris Morton.
Snickas, Milton Chiefs, 7:15pm TONIGHT!!!
For the fourth straight season Snickas find themselves in the semi-finals, twice advancing further to win the Championship; including last years title. For the second straight season Snickas will take on their long time league rivals the Milton Chiefs in the semi-finals. The Chiefs and Snickas league history goes back to 2002-03, but their playoff clashes have been limited to the one meeting last season. Snickas prevailed last year 5-2.
More on the game as the day progresses including an interview with Snickas Captain Chris Morton.
Friday, March 30, 2007
Snickas Weekly: Suspension Update
The True North Hockey League has handed down a one game suspension to winger Paul Stinnett for his elbow on a SU Storm player Monday night. The Suspension rules him out of this Monday's Semi-final game against the Milton Chiefs.
Stinnett received a 5 minute major penalty for elbowing during the game but League officials reviewed the play and in their on going attempt to eliminate 'head shots' from the game have decided to have Stinnett sit out the Semi-finals.
Stinnett had this to say about the suspension: At this time my only comment about the incident is that I am re-evaluating my career with the Snickas squad. To be called for a game suspension on that hit is horse shit. Yes I hit the guy, but I did not go directly for his head. Is it my fault that I am short and I have to reach up to hit guys. The ref noticed my intensity and that I was playing hard, and wanted to make an example of me. All I was trying to do is fire up my squad and get our team in the game. If I cannot play hard, then I cannot play at all. The week before I almost had a guy break my leg, where's that call. Bullshit I say. Personally I blame THUMPER (Dan Tojeira), every time I play on a line with him its trouble.
When asked about an appealing to the commissioner , Stinnett couldn't hide his inner rage; "Where do you appeal it? Do you go to McDonalds where the league commish is flipping burgers for his day job?".
The Snickas squad do not plan on appealing, at Paul's request. They would just like to focus all their attention on the upcoming Semi-final.
Stinnett received a 5 minute major penalty for elbowing during the game but League officials reviewed the play and in their on going attempt to eliminate 'head shots' from the game have decided to have Stinnett sit out the Semi-finals.
Stinnett had this to say about the suspension: At this time my only comment about the incident is that I am re-evaluating my career with the Snickas squad. To be called for a game suspension on that hit is horse shit. Yes I hit the guy, but I did not go directly for his head. Is it my fault that I am short and I have to reach up to hit guys. The ref noticed my intensity and that I was playing hard, and wanted to make an example of me. All I was trying to do is fire up my squad and get our team in the game. If I cannot play hard, then I cannot play at all. The week before I almost had a guy break my leg, where's that call. Bullshit I say. Personally I blame THUMPER (Dan Tojeira), every time I play on a line with him its trouble.
When asked about an appealing to the commissioner , Stinnett couldn't hide his inner rage; "Where do you appeal it? Do you go to McDonalds where the league commish is flipping burgers for his day job?".
The Snickas squad do not plan on appealing, at Paul's request. They would just like to focus all their attention on the upcoming Semi-final.
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
The Wrap: Snickas vs. SU Storm
The Storm get down graded but still soak Snickas 3-2.
In easily the closest of the their four games this season, the SU Storm still came out on top but know if they are going to face Snickas again in the Final in two weeks it won't be as easy as they once might have thought.
The Storm controlled the opening 5 minutes and built a 2-0 lead thanks to two power play goals. To make matters worse Snickas winger Paul Stinnett was ejected for elbowing just after the second goal went in. Snickas used the ejection as a wake up call and for the remaining two and half periods were the better team. Goals by Brian Titherington (a penalty shot) and Dave Pearson, coupled with some great saves by Kirk Burgess kept Snickas in the game. Snickas defencemen Neil Townsend was also ejected for Accumulation; his third penalty coming on an Unsportsmanlike Conduct call after he fired the puck at the Ref, missing and almost decapitating a Storm player on the bench. In the end, despite a vastly improved effort Snickas still came up short.
No player spoke directly to the media after the game but it was evident with the players that more detail to speciality teams be addressed before the Semi-finals. All 3 of the Storm goals came with the man advantage and Snickas were only able to muster 3 shots on their Power Play chances. Perhaps a Power Play Unit featuring Chris & Craig Morton, Titherinton, Townsend and swing man Kevin Wright might make a difference.
Snickas Stats:
Goals: Brian Titherington (3) & Dave Pearson (1)
Assists: Dave Mammoliti (1)
Next Up:
The Semi-finals, Snickas vs. The Milton Chiefs. The action gets underway at 7:15pm next Monday.
Snickas Weekly; Game Day Playoff Edition will be available online all day starting at 9am, with a special one on one with Snickas Captain Chris Morton.
In easily the closest of the their four games this season, the SU Storm still came out on top but know if they are going to face Snickas again in the Final in two weeks it won't be as easy as they once might have thought.
The Storm controlled the opening 5 minutes and built a 2-0 lead thanks to two power play goals. To make matters worse Snickas winger Paul Stinnett was ejected for elbowing just after the second goal went in. Snickas used the ejection as a wake up call and for the remaining two and half periods were the better team. Goals by Brian Titherington (a penalty shot) and Dave Pearson, coupled with some great saves by Kirk Burgess kept Snickas in the game. Snickas defencemen Neil Townsend was also ejected for Accumulation; his third penalty coming on an Unsportsmanlike Conduct call after he fired the puck at the Ref, missing and almost decapitating a Storm player on the bench. In the end, despite a vastly improved effort Snickas still came up short.
No player spoke directly to the media after the game but it was evident with the players that more detail to speciality teams be addressed before the Semi-finals. All 3 of the Storm goals came with the man advantage and Snickas were only able to muster 3 shots on their Power Play chances. Perhaps a Power Play Unit featuring Chris & Craig Morton, Titherinton, Townsend and swing man Kevin Wright might make a difference.
Snickas Stats:
Goals: Brian Titherington (3) & Dave Pearson (1)
Assists: Dave Mammoliti (1)
Next Up:
The Semi-finals, Snickas vs. The Milton Chiefs. The action gets underway at 7:15pm next Monday.
Snickas Weekly; Game Day Playoff Edition will be available online all day starting at 9am, with a special one on one with Snickas Captain Chris Morton.
Monday, March 26, 2007
Snickas Weekly
Snickas vs. SU Storm, 10:15pm.
Rarely do you come across a playoff game that doesn't really mean a lot for both teams but tonight's contest might be one those games. Both the Storm and Snickas have secured semi-final spots and tonight's game (the final game of the round robin) is just a formality.
The Storm have owned Snickas this season, winning all three of their games by a combined score of 16-7. Despite the relevance of tonight's game Snickas will want to keep the momentum they built last week when they eliminated the Mooseheads, who were team they failed to beat in the regular season as well.
A win will see Snickas take the either the Seamen or Swamp Donkeys next week. A loss and Snickas will be forced to face their long time rivals the Milton Chiefs in the semi-finals.
Rarely do you come across a playoff game that doesn't really mean a lot for both teams but tonight's contest might be one those games. Both the Storm and Snickas have secured semi-final spots and tonight's game (the final game of the round robin) is just a formality.
The Storm have owned Snickas this season, winning all three of their games by a combined score of 16-7. Despite the relevance of tonight's game Snickas will want to keep the momentum they built last week when they eliminated the Mooseheads, who were team they failed to beat in the regular season as well.
A win will see Snickas take the either the Seamen or Swamp Donkeys next week. A loss and Snickas will be forced to face their long time rivals the Milton Chiefs in the semi-finals.
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
The Wrap: Snickas vs Mooseheads
SNICKAS WIN, Clinch a berth in the Semi's!!!
Two quotes from the Snickas locker room sum up last nights 5-3 win over the Mooseheads perfectly;
"That is (expletive) Snickas Playoff Hockey!!!"- Brian Titherington
"We didn't have just three stars we had 15!!!" - Kirk Burgess
Even though they were the 2 seed Snickas entered the game as the decided underdog. In their two previous meetings this season Snickas and the Moosehead skated to a 6-6 tie and a Moosehead 6-1 whitewash just two weeks ago. The mood in the change room before the game was one of business for Snickas though, choosing not to think about the previous games but to focus on the task at hand. Snickas also had it in the back of their minds that they were the defending champs and until someone beat them in the playoffs they were the team to beat.
When the teams hit the ice the Mooseheads knew they were in for a fight. Having lost their opening game of the mini-round robin the Mooseheads also knew another loss would end their season. Snickas jumped on them early with 2 quick goals but that was soon followed by two unlucky breaks and at the end of the first period the score was tied 2-2. Snickas reclaimed the lead but saw it again slip away on another unlucky goal, this time the puck slammed off goalie Kirk Burgess' head and deflected into the net. A late power play goal by Gary Hogan gave Snickas the lead heading into the final period.
The Mooseheads pushed hard for a equalizer in the third period but Burgess was their to shut the door. Playing arguably his best game in months the Snickas goalie looked extremely confident in the third period. A beautiful breakaway goal by Kevin Wright iced the game with 4:50 to play.
Snickas still have one more round robin game next week against the SU Storm. Another game against a team they failed to beat all year, but a game that may provide us with a glimpse of what the Championship game in 3 weeks time might look like.
Snickas Stats:
Goals: Craig Morton, Brian Titherington (2), Gary Hogan, & Kevin Wright
Assists: Craig Morton, Chris Morton, Kevin Wright (2) Darren Steedman, & Neil Townsend
Playoff Standings:
Group A
1- Milton Chiefs 4 points
2- Swamp Donkeys 0 points
2- Seamen 0 points
* Swamp Donkeys and the Seamen face off Monday night at 10pm for the second place seed in Group A and the final semi-final spot against the 1st place Group B team.
Group B
1- SU Storm 2 points
2- Snickas 2 points
3- Mooseheads 0 points (eliminated)
* SU Storm and Snickas face off Monday night at 10:15pm to determine who they will play in the semi-finals. The losing team will face the Milton Chiefs on Monday April 2nd at 7:15pm, the winning team will take on either the Donkeys or Seamen that same night at 8pm.
Two quotes from the Snickas locker room sum up last nights 5-3 win over the Mooseheads perfectly;
"That is (expletive) Snickas Playoff Hockey!!!"- Brian Titherington
"We didn't have just three stars we had 15!!!" - Kirk Burgess
Even though they were the 2 seed Snickas entered the game as the decided underdog. In their two previous meetings this season Snickas and the Moosehead skated to a 6-6 tie and a Moosehead 6-1 whitewash just two weeks ago. The mood in the change room before the game was one of business for Snickas though, choosing not to think about the previous games but to focus on the task at hand. Snickas also had it in the back of their minds that they were the defending champs and until someone beat them in the playoffs they were the team to beat.
When the teams hit the ice the Mooseheads knew they were in for a fight. Having lost their opening game of the mini-round robin the Mooseheads also knew another loss would end their season. Snickas jumped on them early with 2 quick goals but that was soon followed by two unlucky breaks and at the end of the first period the score was tied 2-2. Snickas reclaimed the lead but saw it again slip away on another unlucky goal, this time the puck slammed off goalie Kirk Burgess' head and deflected into the net. A late power play goal by Gary Hogan gave Snickas the lead heading into the final period.
The Mooseheads pushed hard for a equalizer in the third period but Burgess was their to shut the door. Playing arguably his best game in months the Snickas goalie looked extremely confident in the third period. A beautiful breakaway goal by Kevin Wright iced the game with 4:50 to play.
Snickas still have one more round robin game next week against the SU Storm. Another game against a team they failed to beat all year, but a game that may provide us with a glimpse of what the Championship game in 3 weeks time might look like.
Snickas Stats:
Goals: Craig Morton, Brian Titherington (2), Gary Hogan, & Kevin Wright
Assists: Craig Morton, Chris Morton, Kevin Wright (2) Darren Steedman, & Neil Townsend
Playoff Standings:
Group A
1- Milton Chiefs 4 points
2- Swamp Donkeys 0 points
2- Seamen 0 points
* Swamp Donkeys and the Seamen face off Monday night at 10pm for the second place seed in Group A and the final semi-final spot against the 1st place Group B team.
Group B
1- SU Storm 2 points
2- Snickas 2 points
3- Mooseheads 0 points (eliminated)
* SU Storm and Snickas face off Monday night at 10:15pm to determine who they will play in the semi-finals. The losing team will face the Milton Chiefs on Monday April 2nd at 7:15pm, the winning team will take on either the Donkeys or Seamen that same night at 8pm.
Tuesday, March 6, 2007
The Wrap: Snickas vs. Mooseheads
Snickas get crushed, Swamp Donkeys win the League!
Snickas were crushed for the second week in a row, this time by the Mooseheads 5-1. It was never going to be Snickas night when they failed to score on the Mooseheads who had the play the first 5 minutes without a goalie. In that time Snickas only managed 1 shot on goal. The game was scoreless after one period but erupted to life in the second, four goals in a minute; 3 for the Mooseheads and 1 for Snickas. The game was iced late in the second when the Mooseheads scored with a tenth of a second remaining.
Snickas Stats:
Goal: Craig Morton (10)
Assist: Brian Titherington (6)
Snickas enter the playoffs knowing they can't play much worse than they have in the last two weeks. With the loss Snickas fell into second place and if pain of not finishing first wasn't enough they must now face the two teams that just busted them up in the playoffs.
The True North Playoffs are a two group round robin format, with each team playing each other once. The teams that finish 1 and 2 then cross over for the Semi-final knock out phase.
If there are ties the 1st tiebreaker is Penalty Minutes.
Snickas are off this coming Monday, they next hit the ice March 19th at 9:15pm against the Mooseheads. Hopefully the week off will the give the boys a chance to re-energize and re-focus. One thing that seems to be lost in the all the frustration of the last couple weeks is that Snickas are still the defending Molson Canadian Cup Champions and until they've been beaten in the playoffs you can't count the little team in Tan out.
With a dark night next week Snickas Weekly will be doing a Season Recap and Playoff Preview featuring an Interview with Paul Stinnett.
Snickas were crushed for the second week in a row, this time by the Mooseheads 5-1. It was never going to be Snickas night when they failed to score on the Mooseheads who had the play the first 5 minutes without a goalie. In that time Snickas only managed 1 shot on goal. The game was scoreless after one period but erupted to life in the second, four goals in a minute; 3 for the Mooseheads and 1 for Snickas. The game was iced late in the second when the Mooseheads scored with a tenth of a second remaining.
Snickas Stats:
Goal: Craig Morton (10)
Assist: Brian Titherington (6)
Snickas enter the playoffs knowing they can't play much worse than they have in the last two weeks. With the loss Snickas fell into second place and if pain of not finishing first wasn't enough they must now face the two teams that just busted them up in the playoffs.
The True North Playoffs are a two group round robin format, with each team playing each other once. The teams that finish 1 and 2 then cross over for the Semi-final knock out phase.
If there are ties the 1st tiebreaker is Penalty Minutes.
Group A:
Swamp Donkeys
Seamen
Milton Chiefs
Group B:
Snickas
SU Storm
Mooseheads
Snickas are off this coming Monday, they next hit the ice March 19th at 9:15pm against the Mooseheads. Hopefully the week off will the give the boys a chance to re-energize and re-focus. One thing that seems to be lost in the all the frustration of the last couple weeks is that Snickas are still the defending Molson Canadian Cup Champions and until they've been beaten in the playoffs you can't count the little team in Tan out.
With a dark night next week Snickas Weekly will be doing a Season Recap and Playoff Preview featuring an Interview with Paul Stinnett.
Monday, March 5, 2007
Snickas Weekly
Snickas go hunting for their 3rd League title in 4 years tonight against the Mooseheads.
With the playoff picture about as clear as bong water, Snickas at least know their destiny is in their own hands. A win, and they are the Regular Season Champs; access to the Starbucks Super Series and a number 1 seed in the Playoffs will be theirs. A loss or tie and it will be scoreboard watching time.
Snickas enter the final game 1 point up on second and 2 points up on third. Without the luxury of a tiebreaker tonight's game is a must win.
Here is a look at tonight's games: (in brackets are the teams current position in the standings)
9pm Snickas(1) vs Mooseheads(6)
9:15pm Swamp Donkeys(2) vs Milton Chiefs(5)
10pm Seamen(3) vs SU Storm(4)
Click here for a look at the league standings http://www.truenorthhockey.com/2006-09/brampton/stnd1379.html
It will be a playoff like atmosphere tonight in Brampton, you don't want to miss it!
Snickas Injury Note:
-Craig Morton (Finger) is still listed as questionable. The stitches are out but mobility and the threat of infection are still major issues.
-Paul Stinnett (Regina) is listed as Doubtful. Inflammation of the Regina has the Flexor on the shelf, Snickas training staff are hopeful the winger will be ready in time for the playoffs.
With the playoff picture about as clear as bong water, Snickas at least know their destiny is in their own hands. A win, and they are the Regular Season Champs; access to the Starbucks Super Series and a number 1 seed in the Playoffs will be theirs. A loss or tie and it will be scoreboard watching time.
Snickas enter the final game 1 point up on second and 2 points up on third. Without the luxury of a tiebreaker tonight's game is a must win.
Here is a look at tonight's games: (in brackets are the teams current position in the standings)
9pm Snickas(1) vs Mooseheads(6)
9:15pm Swamp Donkeys(2) vs Milton Chiefs(5)
10pm Seamen(3) vs SU Storm(4)
Click here for a look at the league standings http://www.truenorthhockey.com/2006-09/brampton/stnd1379.html
It will be a playoff like atmosphere tonight in Brampton, you don't want to miss it!
Snickas Injury Note:
-Craig Morton (Finger) is still listed as questionable. The stitches are out but mobility and the threat of infection are still major issues.
-Paul Stinnett (Regina) is listed as Doubtful. Inflammation of the Regina has the Flexor on the shelf, Snickas training staff are hopeful the winger will be ready in time for the playoffs.
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
The Wrap: Snickas vs. The SU Storm
Snickas blown off the rink by the Storm 6-1.
For the first 8 minutes it looked like Snickas were the better team and just might be able to turn their fortunes around against the SU Storm, but then the goals came. For the next period and half the Storm scored at will and Snickas never had a chance.
What makes the loss tolerable is that Snickas still remain in first place and head into the final game of the season knowing just a single point will give them the Regular Season title.
Game Notes:
- Snickas played without two of their top offensive perfomers; Craig Morton (Hand) & Brian Titherington (Flu)
-Dave Pearson's third period goal for Snickas kept their streak of not being shutout intact. Snickas have now played 87 regular season games in a row where they've scored at least a goal.
Snickas Stats:
Goal: Dave Pearson (6)
Assists: Paul Stinnett (9) & Chris Murdoch (9)
For the first 8 minutes it looked like Snickas were the better team and just might be able to turn their fortunes around against the SU Storm, but then the goals came. For the next period and half the Storm scored at will and Snickas never had a chance.
What makes the loss tolerable is that Snickas still remain in first place and head into the final game of the season knowing just a single point will give them the Regular Season title.
Game Notes:
- Snickas played without two of their top offensive perfomers; Craig Morton (Hand) & Brian Titherington (Flu)
-Dave Pearson's third period goal for Snickas kept their streak of not being shutout intact. Snickas have now played 87 regular season games in a row where they've scored at least a goal.
Snickas Stats:
Goal: Dave Pearson (6)
Assists: Paul Stinnett (9) & Chris Murdoch (9)
Monday, February 26, 2007
Snickas Weekly: Special Injury Update
Snickas centre Craig Morton's playing status has been changed from Probable to Doubtful. He will remain a Game Time Decision.
Craig had the stitches in his left hand removed this morning but Team Officials are concerned about the cut reopening & leading to a possible infection.
Snickas Weekly will keep you posted.
Craig had the stitches in his left hand removed this morning but Team Officials are concerned about the cut reopening & leading to a possible infection.
Snickas Weekly will keep you posted.
Snickas Weekly
3 teams, one spot. 3 teams, 3 points separating them. 3 teams, each with only 2 games left.
The Seamen, The Swamp Donkeys and Snickas all head into the penultimate week of the season with their eyes on the Prize; a Spot in the Starbucks Super Series (The Champions League). Super Series spots are reserved for only the Regular season Champs, Snickas currently sit in the pole position with 26 points, Seamen are two behind and the Swamp Donkeys are 3 back.
Tonight Snickas take on a team that has given them a rough ride so far this season. The Sports Unlimited Storm have twice beaten Snickas (4-2, 6-3) this year but in both games Snickas did have early leads.
A win tonight coupled with losses from the Donkeys and Seamen will give Snickas the regular season title. It would be their 3rd Regular Season Title in 4 years. Tonight's action gets underway at 7:15pm at the Powerade Centre in Brampton.
Injury Note:
Craig Morton is listed as a Game Time Decision. Craig had hoped to have his stitches removed on Thursday but that deadline was pushed back to the weekend in a effort to have the wound heal more naturally. Craig did visit with Doctors on the weekend, but no official word of the outcome has come from the team.
Feeling Hot:
Paul Stinnett has been lights out of late, 11 points in last 5 games.
Feeling Cold:
Kirk Burgess is having by far his worst season in a Snickas uniform, A 4.40 GAA in the last 5 games lowlights his recent downfall.
The Seamen, The Swamp Donkeys and Snickas all head into the penultimate week of the season with their eyes on the Prize; a Spot in the Starbucks Super Series (The Champions League). Super Series spots are reserved for only the Regular season Champs, Snickas currently sit in the pole position with 26 points, Seamen are two behind and the Swamp Donkeys are 3 back.
Tonight Snickas take on a team that has given them a rough ride so far this season. The Sports Unlimited Storm have twice beaten Snickas (4-2, 6-3) this year but in both games Snickas did have early leads.
A win tonight coupled with losses from the Donkeys and Seamen will give Snickas the regular season title. It would be their 3rd Regular Season Title in 4 years. Tonight's action gets underway at 7:15pm at the Powerade Centre in Brampton.
Injury Note:
Craig Morton is listed as a Game Time Decision. Craig had hoped to have his stitches removed on Thursday but that deadline was pushed back to the weekend in a effort to have the wound heal more naturally. Craig did visit with Doctors on the weekend, but no official word of the outcome has come from the team.
Feeling Hot:
Paul Stinnett has been lights out of late, 11 points in last 5 games.
Feeling Cold:
Kirk Burgess is having by far his worst season in a Snickas uniform, A 4.40 GAA in the last 5 games lowlights his recent downfall.
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
The Wrap: Snickas vs. The Seamen
View from the top: Snickas sit first overall!!!
In a game that featured two teams tied for top spot, it only ever looked like one would be the winner. Snickas came out and grabbed the most important game of the season by the neck and never gave it back. A pair of 3 goal spurts sunk the Seamen. Despite pulling to within a goal midway through the second, the Seamen just could find away past a vastly improved Snickas backline. Snickas goalie Kirk Burgess and the entire defence corps were solid and even weathered the storm of having one of their blueliners ejected in the second period. Pete Hogan, UFC'd a Seaman to the ice and both were sent off for an early shower.
Despite playing without their leading scorer, Snickas still racked up 6 goals for the third time in the last four games. The goal of the night came from the most unlikely of sources; Gary Hogan, known for his fine defensive work broke up a pass while killing a penalty, noticed no one between the Seamen goalie and himself and took off. Gary was all alone from Centre Ice on, and with a quick move scored what would turn out to be the eventual game winner.
Snickas Stars:
1st Star: Chris Morton. With his brother on the shelf, Captain Chris scored twice and added an assist.
2nd Star: Dan Tojeira. Dan showed again last night why most teams want no part of him. His sandpaper style mixed with soft hands, Dan helped himself to a goal and 2 assists.
3rd Star: Chris Murdoch. The free spirited defencemen played with a wooden stick for the first time since Atom and racked up a trio of assists.
Snickas Game Stats:
Goals: Paul Stinnett (14), Chris Morton 2(8,9), Gary Hogan (2), Dan Tojeira (6) & David Mammoliti (5).
Assists: Dan Tojeira 2(12,13), Chris Murdoch 3(6,7,8), Chris Morton (17), Dave Pearson (3), Neil Townsend (12), Paul Stinnett (8).
In a game that featured two teams tied for top spot, it only ever looked like one would be the winner. Snickas came out and grabbed the most important game of the season by the neck and never gave it back. A pair of 3 goal spurts sunk the Seamen. Despite pulling to within a goal midway through the second, the Seamen just could find away past a vastly improved Snickas backline. Snickas goalie Kirk Burgess and the entire defence corps were solid and even weathered the storm of having one of their blueliners ejected in the second period. Pete Hogan, UFC'd a Seaman to the ice and both were sent off for an early shower.
Despite playing without their leading scorer, Snickas still racked up 6 goals for the third time in the last four games. The goal of the night came from the most unlikely of sources; Gary Hogan, known for his fine defensive work broke up a pass while killing a penalty, noticed no one between the Seamen goalie and himself and took off. Gary was all alone from Centre Ice on, and with a quick move scored what would turn out to be the eventual game winner.
The win moves Snickas into soul possession of first overall with just two games remaining in the regular season.
Snickas Stars:
1st Star: Chris Morton. With his brother on the shelf, Captain Chris scored twice and added an assist.
2nd Star: Dan Tojeira. Dan showed again last night why most teams want no part of him. His sandpaper style mixed with soft hands, Dan helped himself to a goal and 2 assists.
3rd Star: Chris Murdoch. The free spirited defencemen played with a wooden stick for the first time since Atom and racked up a trio of assists.
Snickas Game Stats:
Goals: Paul Stinnett (14), Chris Morton 2(8,9), Gary Hogan (2), Dan Tojeira (6) & David Mammoliti (5).
Assists: Dan Tojeira 2(12,13), Chris Murdoch 3(6,7,8), Chris Morton (17), Dave Pearson (3), Neil Townsend (12), Paul Stinnett (8).
Monday, February 19, 2007
Snickas Weekly
With arguably the most important game of the season less than 12 hours away Snickas have just learned they will be without their number one centre and point producer.
Craig Morton will be out of the lineup for tonight's battle for first place. Morton, who is second in League scoring sliced open a finger Thursday at work and will not be able to play due to the 10 stitches in his hand. This is a major blow for a team whose offense was looking up stoppable in recent weeks.
Tonight's match up against the Seamen will decide who heads into the final 2 games of the season in first place. Both teams have 24 points but the Seamen sit first based the Fewest Penalty Minutes Tie Breaker Rule. Snickas and the Seamen have met 3 times this year with Snickas winning all three (3-1, 4-1, & 3-1). Tonight's game also features the Leagues top offence (78 goals in 19 games for Snickas) and the Leagues top defence (37 goals allowed in 19 games for the Seamen).
The puck drops for this titanic battle at 11pm at the Powerade Centre.
Craig Morton will be out of the lineup for tonight's battle for first place. Morton, who is second in League scoring sliced open a finger Thursday at work and will not be able to play due to the 10 stitches in his hand. This is a major blow for a team whose offense was looking up stoppable in recent weeks.
Tonight's match up against the Seamen will decide who heads into the final 2 games of the season in first place. Both teams have 24 points but the Seamen sit first based the Fewest Penalty Minutes Tie Breaker Rule. Snickas and the Seamen have met 3 times this year with Snickas winning all three (3-1, 4-1, & 3-1). Tonight's game also features the Leagues top offence (78 goals in 19 games for Snickas) and the Leagues top defence (37 goals allowed in 19 games for the Seamen).
The puck drops for this titanic battle at 11pm at the Powerade Centre.
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
The Wrap: Snickas vs. The Swamp Donkeys
Snickas let a golden opportunity slip away in a 4-3 loss.
With a chance to eliminate the Swamp Donkeys from regular Season title contention, Snickas came out flat and never really got into the game. The Swamp Donkeys iced a team of 6 skaters and a goalie and seemed to have more life than a Snickas Squadron that was only missing 2 players.
Snickas were kept in the game by some great saves but even goalie Kirk Burgess couldn't escape the blame game. With Snickas trailing by one in the second period, Burgess came out for a puck and completely missed the poke check. It was an easy tap in from there and despite having a chance to tie in the dying seconds Snickas regular season title hopes took a massive blow.
Snickas Stats:
Goals: Craig Morton (9), Darren Steedman (3), & Neil Townsend (9)
Assists: Dan Tojeira (11), Chris Murdoch (5), Chris Morton (16), Pete Hogan (2), David Mammoliti (10), & Kirk Burgess (4)
With a chance to eliminate the Swamp Donkeys from regular Season title contention, Snickas came out flat and never really got into the game. The Swamp Donkeys iced a team of 6 skaters and a goalie and seemed to have more life than a Snickas Squadron that was only missing 2 players.
Snickas were kept in the game by some great saves but even goalie Kirk Burgess couldn't escape the blame game. With Snickas trailing by one in the second period, Burgess came out for a puck and completely missed the poke check. It was an easy tap in from there and despite having a chance to tie in the dying seconds Snickas regular season title hopes took a massive blow.
Snickas Stats:
Goals: Craig Morton (9), Darren Steedman (3), & Neil Townsend (9)
Assists: Dan Tojeira (11), Chris Murdoch (5), Chris Morton (16), Pete Hogan (2), David Mammoliti (10), & Kirk Burgess (4)
Monday, February 12, 2007
Snickas Weekly
With the end the season in sight, there seems to be more questions than answers for Snickas in their final 4 games. In the next 2 weeks Snickas take on the teams sitting right behind them and then the team they are currently tied with a top the standings.
Questions:
-How will tonight's game shape the season? A win tomorrow night will leave only two teams with a chance at finishing first overall. A loss could end Snickas hopes of finishing first overall.
-How important is finishing first overall? Even though second place has an easier playoff round, finishing first overall slots you into the year end League Winners Tournament. It is the one honour this group of players have yet to win. Two years ago Snickas almost tasted the grand prize but came up short in the final.
-Where have all these goals come from? Over the last 2 games Snickas have scored 14 goals and 75 in their 18 games so far this year. Several players are having career years, most notably the very inform winger Paul Stinnett. What most teams are unable to match though with Snickas is their balanced scoring. Snickas feature 5 players in the Top 10 of League scoring.
-Where is Kirk Burgess? The Snickas goalie has been a shell of himself this season. Yet to record a shut out and a goal against average of 3.71, Kirk must find away out of his current slump if Snickas are to go far in the playoffs. Now Kirk isn't totally to blame but a more committed effort to the defensive end may ease some of the heat of the maligned Snickas goalie and his defencemen.
Snickas take on the 3rd placed Swamp Donkeys tonight at the Powerade Centre in Brampton, the puck drops at 10pm. The league has moved this game into the 7,000 seat Spectator rink to accommodate all the ticket request. Tickets are still available but are going fast.
Questions:
-How will tonight's game shape the season? A win tomorrow night will leave only two teams with a chance at finishing first overall. A loss could end Snickas hopes of finishing first overall.
-How important is finishing first overall? Even though second place has an easier playoff round, finishing first overall slots you into the year end League Winners Tournament. It is the one honour this group of players have yet to win. Two years ago Snickas almost tasted the grand prize but came up short in the final.
-Where have all these goals come from? Over the last 2 games Snickas have scored 14 goals and 75 in their 18 games so far this year. Several players are having career years, most notably the very inform winger Paul Stinnett. What most teams are unable to match though with Snickas is their balanced scoring. Snickas feature 5 players in the Top 10 of League scoring.
-Where is Kirk Burgess? The Snickas goalie has been a shell of himself this season. Yet to record a shut out and a goal against average of 3.71, Kirk must find away out of his current slump if Snickas are to go far in the playoffs. Now Kirk isn't totally to blame but a more committed effort to the defensive end may ease some of the heat of the maligned Snickas goalie and his defencemen.
Snickas take on the 3rd placed Swamp Donkeys tonight at the Powerade Centre in Brampton, the puck drops at 10pm. The league has moved this game into the 7,000 seat Spectator rink to accommodate all the ticket request. Tickets are still available but are going fast.
Wednesday, February 7, 2007
The Wrap: Snickas vs. Milton Chiefs
editors note: The Wrap was delayed due to internal problems at Office HQ, sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused.
Snickas win big; 8-5 over the Milton Chiefs
Snickas flew out of the gate and took advantage of the undermanned Chiefs line-up, scoring 4 times before the game was 5 minutes old. The Snickas attack was led by the line of Chris Morton, Paul Stinnett, & Dan Tojeira, the trio combined for 6 goals and 9 assists. In a sloppy almost pond hockey like affair, Snickas never seemed to be in jeopardy letting their large lead slip away. Whenever the Chiefs got close, Snickas would just add another goal and keep the game out of reach.
Even though Snickas won big over a rival one cannot help but noticed the alarming rate at which they have shipped in goals in the last 3 games. 17 goals allowed in 3 games is not exactly championship calibre numbers. Goalie Kirk Burgess had only this to say after the game. "I've played like garbage, the boys have bailed me out and I need to repay them in the best currency possible, saves!"
Snickas Stars:
1st Star: Paul Stinnett, 5 goals and 1 assist.
2nd Star: Dan Tojeira, a goal and 4 assists.
3rd Star: Chris Morton, 4 assists and a 87% face-off winning percentage.
Next Monday night Snickas take on the 3rd placed Swamp Donkeys. With 3 teams realistically in the hunt for the regular season crown and only 4 games remaining every game is now of the utmost importance.
Snickas win big; 8-5 over the Milton Chiefs
Snickas flew out of the gate and took advantage of the undermanned Chiefs line-up, scoring 4 times before the game was 5 minutes old. The Snickas attack was led by the line of Chris Morton, Paul Stinnett, & Dan Tojeira, the trio combined for 6 goals and 9 assists. In a sloppy almost pond hockey like affair, Snickas never seemed to be in jeopardy letting their large lead slip away. Whenever the Chiefs got close, Snickas would just add another goal and keep the game out of reach.
Even though Snickas won big over a rival one cannot help but noticed the alarming rate at which they have shipped in goals in the last 3 games. 17 goals allowed in 3 games is not exactly championship calibre numbers. Goalie Kirk Burgess had only this to say after the game. "I've played like garbage, the boys have bailed me out and I need to repay them in the best currency possible, saves!"
Snickas Stars:
1st Star: Paul Stinnett, 5 goals and 1 assist.
2nd Star: Dan Tojeira, a goal and 4 assists.
3rd Star: Chris Morton, 4 assists and a 87% face-off winning percentage.
Next Monday night Snickas take on the 3rd placed Swamp Donkeys. With 3 teams realistically in the hunt for the regular season crown and only 4 games remaining every game is now of the utmost importance.
Monday, February 5, 2007
Snickas Weekly
It doesn't get any better than this; Snickas vs. the Milton Chiefs!
Two of True North Hockey's most storied franchises resume their battle for The Molson Canadian League supremacy tonight. Snickas, 2 time League and Cup champions head into tonight's match sitting in a tie for first place. The Chiefs are currently sit fourth, 5 points back with only 5 regular season games left.
This season the two great rivals have met twice with each side coming away with a win. The game will feature 5 of the top 6 players in League scoring. Chiefs swingman Chris Clark leads the way by 9 points over Craig Morton. Clark is the leagues top goal scorer while Morton is the leagues top set up man.
Snickas enter tonight's game winless in their last two and have seen a 3 point cushion atop the standings disappear. A win tonight for Snickas will keep them in at least a share for first and also end any real shot at a back-to-back regular season titles for the Chiefs.
The action gets underway at 8:15pm.
Two of True North Hockey's most storied franchises resume their battle for The Molson Canadian League supremacy tonight. Snickas, 2 time League and Cup champions head into tonight's match sitting in a tie for first place. The Chiefs are currently sit fourth, 5 points back with only 5 regular season games left.
This season the two great rivals have met twice with each side coming away with a win. The game will feature 5 of the top 6 players in League scoring. Chiefs swingman Chris Clark leads the way by 9 points over Craig Morton. Clark is the leagues top goal scorer while Morton is the leagues top set up man.
Snickas enter tonight's game winless in their last two and have seen a 3 point cushion atop the standings disappear. A win tonight for Snickas will keep them in at least a share for first and also end any real shot at a back-to-back regular season titles for the Chiefs.
The action gets underway at 8:15pm.
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
The Wrap: Snickas vs. Mississauga Mooseheads
Mooseheads 6, Snickas 6!!!
Where to start, where to finish??? Snickas never led but were denied the win in the final seconds; it was a wild night in Brampton.
In their first ever meeting Snickas and the Mooseheads lit the lamp for 12 goals! Defence was nowhere to be found at either end and both goalies made just enough saves to keep their teams from losing.
The result favoured Snickas more than the Mooseheads because Snickas came back from three (3-1, 5-3 & 6-4) 2 goal deficits to force the tie. In what was one of their finest offensive performances Snickas showed the heart of Champions in rallying from behind and were extremely unlucky not to take all the points. After tying the game with 36 ticks left, Snickas looked to have stolen the game with 5 seconds to go. The puck went in a split second before the net was dislodged according to the Snicka forwards but the Referees disallowed the goal. It was a real bang-bang play and without the benefit of video replay Snickas were denied the win.
Snickas Scoring:
Goals: Chris Morton 2(6,7), Paul Stinnett 2(8,9), Chris Murdoch (4), & Pete Hogan (1)
Assists: Craig Morton 3(13,14,15), Darren Steedman 3(6,7,8), Paul Stinnett (7), Dave Pearson (2), Neil Townsend (11), Gary Hogan & Kevin Wright.
Snicka Notes:
-Congratulations to Snickas foward Brian Titerington, along with his wife Tammi they welcomed their first child into Snicka nation last Monday. Little Kayla's Junior Snicka Fan Membership package is already in the mail!
Where to start, where to finish??? Snickas never led but were denied the win in the final seconds; it was a wild night in Brampton.
In their first ever meeting Snickas and the Mooseheads lit the lamp for 12 goals! Defence was nowhere to be found at either end and both goalies made just enough saves to keep their teams from losing.
The result favoured Snickas more than the Mooseheads because Snickas came back from three (3-1, 5-3 & 6-4) 2 goal deficits to force the tie. In what was one of their finest offensive performances Snickas showed the heart of Champions in rallying from behind and were extremely unlucky not to take all the points. After tying the game with 36 ticks left, Snickas looked to have stolen the game with 5 seconds to go. The puck went in a split second before the net was dislodged according to the Snicka forwards but the Referees disallowed the goal. It was a real bang-bang play and without the benefit of video replay Snickas were denied the win.
Snickas Scoring:
Goals: Chris Morton 2(6,7), Paul Stinnett 2(8,9), Chris Murdoch (4), & Pete Hogan (1)
Assists: Craig Morton 3(13,14,15), Darren Steedman 3(6,7,8), Paul Stinnett (7), Dave Pearson (2), Neil Townsend (11), Gary Hogan & Kevin Wright.
Snicka Notes:
-Congratulations to Snickas foward Brian Titerington, along with his wife Tammi they welcomed their first child into Snicka nation last Monday. Little Kayla's Junior Snicka Fan Membership package is already in the mail!
Monday, January 29, 2007
Snickas Weekly
Snickas head into the unknown tonight in search of their league leading 10th win.
After dropping only their second game in their last 8 last week, Snickas hope to get back on the winning track tonight when they face the recently relegated Mississauga Moosehead.
The Moosehead currently sit last in the Molson Canadian Division but oddly enough won their finally game in the top flight last week.
This will be the first time the two teams have ever met and should be an interesting match. First vs. Worst are never as easy on the ice as they seem on paper.
The puck drops at 10:15pm at the Powerade Centre in Brampton.
After dropping only their second game in their last 8 last week, Snickas hope to get back on the winning track tonight when they face the recently relegated Mississauga Moosehead.
The Moosehead currently sit last in the Molson Canadian Division but oddly enough won their finally game in the top flight last week.
This will be the first time the two teams have ever met and should be an interesting match. First vs. Worst are never as easy on the ice as they seem on paper.
The puck drops at 10:15pm at the Powerade Centre in Brampton.
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
The Wrap: Snickas vs. SU Storm
Crushed by an avalanche of first period goals, Snickas fall to the SU Storm 6-3.
As quickly as they were up 1-0, Snickas soon found themselves down 3-1. All 3 of the Storms goals were rockets to the top right corner. In what was was arguably his worst outing of the year, Snickas netminder Kirk Burgess was visibly shaken after the game; "You never want to lay an egg like that. They're good team and I bet they're setting over there thinking they have our number. I think we get them one more time this year and hopefully we'll see a different result."
Snickas were able to get a goal back by the end of the first but after a scoreless second period the flood gates opened again in the third. The hard forecheck of the Storm coupled with some questionable officiating seemed to have Snickas on their back heels for most of the night. Snickas remain first in the Molson Canadian Division but now by just 1 point.
Snickas Stats:
Goals: Paul Stinnett 2 (7,8) & Kevin Wright (4)
Assists: Darren Steedman (5), Neil Townsend (10), Kevin Wright (7) & Craig Morton (12)
League Notes:
Due to some unbalanced results in the A and B Divisions, Snickas well now have some new (and old) faces to contend with for the remainder of the season. Bottom feeders HSBC Banks and the Brampton Sharks have been relegated from the B Division. Taking their spots are the Milton Chiefs and Mississauga Mooseheads, who were relegated from the A Division.
Snickas have never faced the Mooseheads before but it's the return of their long time league rivals the Milton Chiefs that should spice up the remainder of the season.
Both of the new teams are placed in the bottom half of the standings, but the Chiefs track star Chris Clarke assumes the League Scoring lead over Craig Morton.
Snickas get their first look at the league newbies next week when they face the Mooseheads, but it's February 5th when one of Mens League Hockey's greatest rivalries resumes when Snickas face the Chiefs.
As quickly as they were up 1-0, Snickas soon found themselves down 3-1. All 3 of the Storms goals were rockets to the top right corner. In what was was arguably his worst outing of the year, Snickas netminder Kirk Burgess was visibly shaken after the game; "You never want to lay an egg like that. They're good team and I bet they're setting over there thinking they have our number. I think we get them one more time this year and hopefully we'll see a different result."
Snickas were able to get a goal back by the end of the first but after a scoreless second period the flood gates opened again in the third. The hard forecheck of the Storm coupled with some questionable officiating seemed to have Snickas on their back heels for most of the night. Snickas remain first in the Molson Canadian Division but now by just 1 point.
Snickas Stats:
Goals: Paul Stinnett 2 (7,8) & Kevin Wright (4)
Assists: Darren Steedman (5), Neil Townsend (10), Kevin Wright (7) & Craig Morton (12)
League Notes:
Due to some unbalanced results in the A and B Divisions, Snickas well now have some new (and old) faces to contend with for the remainder of the season. Bottom feeders HSBC Banks and the Brampton Sharks have been relegated from the B Division. Taking their spots are the Milton Chiefs and Mississauga Mooseheads, who were relegated from the A Division.
Snickas have never faced the Mooseheads before but it's the return of their long time league rivals the Milton Chiefs that should spice up the remainder of the season.
Both of the new teams are placed in the bottom half of the standings, but the Chiefs track star Chris Clarke assumes the League Scoring lead over Craig Morton.
Snickas get their first look at the league newbies next week when they face the Mooseheads, but it's February 5th when one of Mens League Hockey's greatest rivalries resumes when Snickas face the Chiefs.
Monday, January 22, 2007
Snickas Weekly
Snickas vs. the SU Storm, Tonight at 9:15.
Snickas go in search of a season high 4 game win streak as they take on the only team to have beaten them in their last 7 games. The SU Storm beat Snickas in come from behind fashion on December 4th. In that game Snickas raced out to a 3-1 lead only to have a sure victory snatched from them in a third period collapse.
Snickas enter tonight's game sitting on top of the Molson Canadian Division with 21 points. The Storm currently sit fourth with 13.
Snickas will take to the ice tonight minus the leagues leading goal scorer Brian Titherington. Brian and his wife are expecting their first child any moment now.
Snickas go in search of a season high 4 game win streak as they take on the only team to have beaten them in their last 7 games. The SU Storm beat Snickas in come from behind fashion on December 4th. In that game Snickas raced out to a 3-1 lead only to have a sure victory snatched from them in a third period collapse.
Snickas enter tonight's game sitting on top of the Molson Canadian Division with 21 points. The Storm currently sit fourth with 13.
Snickas will take to the ice tonight minus the leagues leading goal scorer Brian Titherington. Brian and his wife are expecting their first child any moment now.
Monday, January 15, 2007
The Wrap: Snickas vs. The Seamen
A Mess outside but an absolute delight inside, Snickas sled comfortable to 3-1 win!
The League's best team and best defencemen showed exactly why they are just that in tonight's dominating performance over the 2nd placed Seamen. Snickas controlled the puck for long stretches of time in the Seamen's end and when they needed a goal they simple turned to their top defencemen, Neil Townsend. Townsend potted all three goals for Snickas; The opener, a 2-two man down shorthanded job, the game winner came even strength and the final goal came on the powerplay.
The Entire Snickas team showed great discipline but weren't' afraid to mix it up. Trailing 1-0 and nothing going right the Seamen tried to get physical but that didn't work either. Both Morton brothers got involved in some of festivities and showed their hands are not just for racking up points. Chris and Craig both squared up opponents in the second period.
Aside from Townsend's outstanding night, the entire Snickas backline including goalie Kirk Burgess were exceptional. They were efficient to the point of borderline anal, not a single second chance opportunity came the Seamens way with all but one of their shots either smothered immediately or cleared by the blueline core. Snickas came within 48 seconds of their first shutout of the season but the game and two points are all that matter to this extremely focused bunch.
Snickas Stars:
1st Star: Neil Townsend. A rock on the blueline going either forward or defending. Look for an upcoming one on one with Neil discussing Fatherhood, his ever present 5 o'clock shadow and his decision to almost leave Snickas last summer.
2nd Star: Chris Murdoch. After an early gaffe Chris rebounded superbly, shutting down several Seamen attacks. His 4 PIMS also showed fiery redheads physical nature.
3rd Star(s): The Hogan Brothers: Both Gary and Pete may not always figure on the score sheet but the dirty work they do is not undetected and tonight they Brothers Hogan were in fine form.
Snickas do battle next week against the only team to have beaten them since mid-November, The Sports Unlimited Storm. The action gets underway at 9:15pm.
The League's best team and best defencemen showed exactly why they are just that in tonight's dominating performance over the 2nd placed Seamen. Snickas controlled the puck for long stretches of time in the Seamen's end and when they needed a goal they simple turned to their top defencemen, Neil Townsend. Townsend potted all three goals for Snickas; The opener, a 2-two man down shorthanded job, the game winner came even strength and the final goal came on the powerplay.
The Entire Snickas team showed great discipline but weren't' afraid to mix it up. Trailing 1-0 and nothing going right the Seamen tried to get physical but that didn't work either. Both Morton brothers got involved in some of festivities and showed their hands are not just for racking up points. Chris and Craig both squared up opponents in the second period.
Aside from Townsend's outstanding night, the entire Snickas backline including goalie Kirk Burgess were exceptional. They were efficient to the point of borderline anal, not a single second chance opportunity came the Seamens way with all but one of their shots either smothered immediately or cleared by the blueline core. Snickas came within 48 seconds of their first shutout of the season but the game and two points are all that matter to this extremely focused bunch.
Snickas Stars:
1st Star: Neil Townsend. A rock on the blueline going either forward or defending. Look for an upcoming one on one with Neil discussing Fatherhood, his ever present 5 o'clock shadow and his decision to almost leave Snickas last summer.
2nd Star: Chris Murdoch. After an early gaffe Chris rebounded superbly, shutting down several Seamen attacks. His 4 PIMS also showed fiery redheads physical nature.
3rd Star(s): The Hogan Brothers: Both Gary and Pete may not always figure on the score sheet but the dirty work they do is not undetected and tonight they Brothers Hogan were in fine form.
Snickas do battle next week against the only team to have beaten them since mid-November, The Sports Unlimited Storm. The action gets underway at 9:15pm.
Snickas Weekly
Snickas vs. The Seamen, Tonight at the Powerade Centre in Brampton. The Action gets underway at 7:15pm.
It's another 1st vs. 2nd match up for Snickas who last week saw off The Swamp Donkeys. Snickas and the Seamen have met twice this season with Snickas coming out on top on both occasions 3-1 & 4-1. A win tonight would give Snickas four on the trot and also at least a 3 point cushion with only 7 games remaining in the season after tonight's.
Players to watch out for:
Snickas: The two headed beast of Craig Morton and Brian Titherington who lead the league in points and goals respectively.
Seamen: Alex Messina. Big number 87 in orange provides most of the scoring for the Seamen.
Snicka Notes:
- Dave Pearson serves the final game of his two game suspension.
- Chris Morton and Neil Townsend both need an assist to give them 100 in their Snickas careers.
- Goalie Kirk Burgess has played extremely well since being suspended.
Pre-Suspension - GP 5.6, 1W 2L 3T, GAA 3.21
Post-Suspension - GP 6, 5W 1L, GAA 2.66
It's another 1st vs. 2nd match up for Snickas who last week saw off The Swamp Donkeys. Snickas and the Seamen have met twice this season with Snickas coming out on top on both occasions 3-1 & 4-1. A win tonight would give Snickas four on the trot and also at least a 3 point cushion with only 7 games remaining in the season after tonight's.
Players to watch out for:
Snickas: The two headed beast of Craig Morton and Brian Titherington who lead the league in points and goals respectively.
Seamen: Alex Messina. Big number 87 in orange provides most of the scoring for the Seamen.
Snicka Notes:
- Dave Pearson serves the final game of his two game suspension.
- Chris Morton and Neil Townsend both need an assist to give them 100 in their Snickas careers.
- Goalie Kirk Burgess has played extremely well since being suspended.
Pre-Suspension - GP 5.6, 1W 2L 3T, GAA 3.21
Post-Suspension - GP 6, 5W 1L, GAA 2.66
Wednesday, January 10, 2007
The Wrap: Snickas vs. Swamp Donkeys
A new calendar but the same results, Snickas win their 6th in their last 7 with a 5-3 win over the Swamp Donkeys.
In a game that looked to have gotten away from them, Snickas showed why they are 2-time League champs with a stirring come from behind win. After racing out to a 2-0 lead, Snickas seemed to take their foot off the pedal and allowed the Donkeys to get back in the game. After a 2 goal first period, Snickas found themselves trailing 3-2 by the midway point of the second stanza. The Donkeys scored 3 goals in 3 and half minutes and looked to have taken all the momentum, but like the Champions they are Snickas rallied back and put the game away in the third period.
Snickas Stars:
1st Star: Kirk Burgess. The Snickas goalie may not be having his best year statistically speaking but he is certainly making the big saves when it counts. Kirk made 4 or 5 of the game changing variety in the third period alone.
2nd Star: Brian Titherington. A Hat Trick for the Snickas "Jack of all trades". BT now leads the league in goal scoring by 5 goals; 14 in 14 games!
3rd Star: Paul Stinnett. 2 assists and a huge shot block in the second period. Stinnett got off to a slow start this season but has posted 2 multi point games in Snickas last 3 outings.
Another tough game is on the horizon next week as Snickas take on the red hot Seamen. Snickas lead the Molson Canadian Division by a single point of the Seamen. The action gets under way at 7:15pm.
In a game that looked to have gotten away from them, Snickas showed why they are 2-time League champs with a stirring come from behind win. After racing out to a 2-0 lead, Snickas seemed to take their foot off the pedal and allowed the Donkeys to get back in the game. After a 2 goal first period, Snickas found themselves trailing 3-2 by the midway point of the second stanza. The Donkeys scored 3 goals in 3 and half minutes and looked to have taken all the momentum, but like the Champions they are Snickas rallied back and put the game away in the third period.
Snickas Stars:
1st Star: Kirk Burgess. The Snickas goalie may not be having his best year statistically speaking but he is certainly making the big saves when it counts. Kirk made 4 or 5 of the game changing variety in the third period alone.
2nd Star: Brian Titherington. A Hat Trick for the Snickas "Jack of all trades". BT now leads the league in goal scoring by 5 goals; 14 in 14 games!
3rd Star: Paul Stinnett. 2 assists and a huge shot block in the second period. Stinnett got off to a slow start this season but has posted 2 multi point games in Snickas last 3 outings.
Another tough game is on the horizon next week as Snickas take on the red hot Seamen. Snickas lead the Molson Canadian Division by a single point of the Seamen. The action gets under way at 7:15pm.
Monday, January 8, 2007
Snickas Weekly
As the Calendar turns to 2007, Snickas ended 2006 right where they want to be; on top of the Molson Canadian Monday Night Division. Snickas hold a 1 point advantage over the rest of the league and with 5 teams with 5 points the run to the playoffs should be brilliant.
Snickas wrapped up 2006 with a slug-fest 3-2 win over the Brampton Sharks. Penalties and fights filled the game but it was two plays that will remain in the hearts of the fans that came out that night. Craig Morton, who played on a different planet during the first half of the season scored a Bobby Orr-esque goal. Having his legs taken out from underneath him by the on rushing goalie, Craig somehow managed to control the puck and tuck it in the net while his body was parallel with ice.
The other play was a fantastic stretch leg save by Kirk Burgess moments after Craig's goal, it looked like a sure tap in until the GO GO Gadget right leg of the Snickas goalie stole the chance.
Snickas Stars:
1st Star: Craig Morton, a game winner and an assist on the opening goal of the night.
2nd Star: Chris Morton, like his younger brother Morton Senior banged in a goal and an assist.
3rd Star: Darren Steedman, the sometimes unheralded power forward scooped up 2 assists.
First Half Awards:
Offence: Craig Morton. Leads the league in points with 16 and has registered at least a point in 11 of Snickas 13 games.
Defence: Neil Townsend. Is the top scoring defencemen in the league with 12 points and has a scrappy 18 minutes in penalties to go along with his point totals.
Snickas return to the ice tonight and take on the Swamp Donkeys who sit only a point behind them. The puck drops at 11:15pm in Brampton.
Snickas wrapped up 2006 with a slug-fest 3-2 win over the Brampton Sharks. Penalties and fights filled the game but it was two plays that will remain in the hearts of the fans that came out that night. Craig Morton, who played on a different planet during the first half of the season scored a Bobby Orr-esque goal. Having his legs taken out from underneath him by the on rushing goalie, Craig somehow managed to control the puck and tuck it in the net while his body was parallel with ice.
The other play was a fantastic stretch leg save by Kirk Burgess moments after Craig's goal, it looked like a sure tap in until the GO GO Gadget right leg of the Snickas goalie stole the chance.
Snickas Stars:
1st Star: Craig Morton, a game winner and an assist on the opening goal of the night.
2nd Star: Chris Morton, like his younger brother Morton Senior banged in a goal and an assist.
3rd Star: Darren Steedman, the sometimes unheralded power forward scooped up 2 assists.
First Half Awards:
Offence: Craig Morton. Leads the league in points with 16 and has registered at least a point in 11 of Snickas 13 games.
Defence: Neil Townsend. Is the top scoring defencemen in the league with 12 points and has a scrappy 18 minutes in penalties to go along with his point totals.
Snickas return to the ice tonight and take on the Swamp Donkeys who sit only a point behind them. The puck drops at 11:15pm in Brampton.
Thursday, January 4, 2007
The Wrap: Snickas vs. HSBC Bank
December 12th, 2006
Snickas get back on track with an impressive 4-2 win over HSBC.
Your boys in tan dominated for long stretches of the game and avoided the defensive and mental mistakes that cost them dearly last time out. Like last week Snickas found themselves leading 3-1 but instead of giving up the lead they continued to build on it. With 9 forwards and 5 defencemen ice time was at a premium and none of the boys wanted to waste a shift.
Snickas also did a good job staying out of the Penalty box, committing just one minor penalty. The win moved Snickas to within a point of the two teams tied atop the standings; Both the Swamp Donkeys and the Seamen have 16, while Snickas are right behind with 15 points from the 12 games played this season.
Snicka Stars:
First Star - Brian Titherington, scored 2 and added an assist. BT was taken off the ice late with an undisclosed lower body injury.
Second Star - Kirk Burgess, a solid night in goal for the birthday boy. Kirk's biggest moment came after the game where he negotiated a $40 fee to play another game for the Swamp Donkeys. The Donkeys lost 2-1 to the Brampton Sharks
Third Star - Paul Stinnett, the man simply known as Flexor picked up 2 assists.
Snickas have one more game before the Holiday Break next week at 10pm against the Brampton Sharks. It will also be your last chance to donate to the Snickas Holiday Food Drive. Donate a non-perishable food item and take home a clean mind as well as a mitt full of Snicka Stickas!
Snickas get back on track with an impressive 4-2 win over HSBC.
Your boys in tan dominated for long stretches of the game and avoided the defensive and mental mistakes that cost them dearly last time out. Like last week Snickas found themselves leading 3-1 but instead of giving up the lead they continued to build on it. With 9 forwards and 5 defencemen ice time was at a premium and none of the boys wanted to waste a shift.
Snickas also did a good job staying out of the Penalty box, committing just one minor penalty. The win moved Snickas to within a point of the two teams tied atop the standings; Both the Swamp Donkeys and the Seamen have 16, while Snickas are right behind with 15 points from the 12 games played this season.
Snicka Stars:
First Star - Brian Titherington, scored 2 and added an assist. BT was taken off the ice late with an undisclosed lower body injury.
Second Star - Kirk Burgess, a solid night in goal for the birthday boy. Kirk's biggest moment came after the game where he negotiated a $40 fee to play another game for the Swamp Donkeys. The Donkeys lost 2-1 to the Brampton Sharks
Third Star - Paul Stinnett, the man simply known as Flexor picked up 2 assists.
Snickas have one more game before the Holiday Break next week at 10pm against the Brampton Sharks. It will also be your last chance to donate to the Snickas Holiday Food Drive. Donate a non-perishable food item and take home a clean mind as well as a mitt full of Snicka Stickas!
Snickas Weekly
December 11th, 2006
Snickas take on HSBC Bank tonight at 6:15pm in the Maple Lodge Rink at the Powerade Centre in Brampton.
Snickas sit in third place, 7 points ahead of their opponents tonight. Despite the gap in the standings Snickas have yet to to beat HSBC this year, tying the first game and losing the second 6-5. Snickas will hope to exact a small amount of revenge from there last meeting which saw the Referees ruin the game by ejecting goalie Kirk Burgess with 9 and half minutes to go. The fact that Snickas only went on to lose the game by only 1 (ON A PENALTY SHOT, no less) shows the kind of character in the Snickas Locker room.
Snicka News:
-Tonight is Kirk Burgess' birthday and there are rumors that the team plan on decorating his locker 'high school ' style.
-Tonight is also the opening night for the Snickas Holiday Food Drive. Anyone who brings a non-perishable food item to tonight's and next weeks games will receive a mitt full of Snicka Stickas. With the game starting at 6:15 tonight we are hoping for a large family turn out. So bring in those extra Mac n' Cheese boxes and help the needy.
See y'all at the Rink!
Snickas take on HSBC Bank tonight at 6:15pm in the Maple Lodge Rink at the Powerade Centre in Brampton.
Snickas sit in third place, 7 points ahead of their opponents tonight. Despite the gap in the standings Snickas have yet to to beat HSBC this year, tying the first game and losing the second 6-5. Snickas will hope to exact a small amount of revenge from there last meeting which saw the Referees ruin the game by ejecting goalie Kirk Burgess with 9 and half minutes to go. The fact that Snickas only went on to lose the game by only 1 (ON A PENALTY SHOT, no less) shows the kind of character in the Snickas Locker room.
Snicka News:
-Tonight is Kirk Burgess' birthday and there are rumors that the team plan on decorating his locker 'high school ' style.
-Tonight is also the opening night for the Snickas Holiday Food Drive. Anyone who brings a non-perishable food item to tonight's and next weeks games will receive a mitt full of Snicka Stickas. With the game starting at 6:15 tonight we are hoping for a large family turn out. So bring in those extra Mac n' Cheese boxes and help the needy.
See y'all at the Rink!
Snickas Special
December 7th, 2006
Due to a death in the family there will be no Snickas Weekly or Wrap Report this week.
Snickas did fall Monday night 4-3 to the Sports Unlimited Storm. The loss ended Snickas 3 game winning streak. Snickas now sit in third place, but are only 3 points behind the first place unit.
Due to a death in the family there will be no Snickas Weekly or Wrap Report this week.
Snickas did fall Monday night 4-3 to the Sports Unlimited Storm. The loss ended Snickas 3 game winning streak. Snickas now sit in third place, but are only 3 points behind the first place unit.
The Wrap: Snickas vs. Seamen
November 27th,2006
Snickas win again; 3 in a row!
Snickas won their third game in row last night with a convincing 4-1 win over the Seamen. It may not have been their best game of the year but the boys in tan put out a total team effort. Strong performances in goal, on the blueline, and on the penalty kill were the real difference makers.
Snickas have had no trouble filling the net in bunches this season and that streak continued with 4 second period goals that killed the game in their favour. Seamen scored late in the second period but in the third period goalie Kirk Burgess slammed the door. Snickas have only conceded 6 goals in their last three games and seem to have put their early season defensive lapses behind them.
Snickas Stars:
1st Star: Brian Titherington, 2 goals including a beauty penalty shot. BT now leads the league in goal scoring with 9.
2nd Star: Dave Mammoliti, a goal and an assist for the diminutive power forward.
3rd Star: Craig Morton, ran his point streak to 8 games by scoring the game winner.
Snickas win again; 3 in a row!
Snickas won their third game in row last night with a convincing 4-1 win over the Seamen. It may not have been their best game of the year but the boys in tan put out a total team effort. Strong performances in goal, on the blueline, and on the penalty kill were the real difference makers.
Snickas have had no trouble filling the net in bunches this season and that streak continued with 4 second period goals that killed the game in their favour. Seamen scored late in the second period but in the third period goalie Kirk Burgess slammed the door. Snickas have only conceded 6 goals in their last three games and seem to have put their early season defensive lapses behind them.
Snickas Stars:
1st Star: Brian Titherington, 2 goals including a beauty penalty shot. BT now leads the league in goal scoring with 9.
2nd Star: Dave Mammoliti, a goal and an assist for the diminutive power forward.
3rd Star: Craig Morton, ran his point streak to 8 games by scoring the game winner.
Snickas Weekly
November 27th, 2006
Snickas set sail this week against the 1st Place Seamen.
The Seamen are currently tied for top spot along with the Swamp Donkeys, but Snickas only trail the two teams by a single point. Snickas enter the game riding a 2 game winning streak and will want to keep that streak alive against a team they've already beat once this year 3-1.
The Action gets underway at 9:15pm tonight at the Powerade Centre in Brampton.
Snickas set sail this week against the 1st Place Seamen.
The Seamen are currently tied for top spot along with the Swamp Donkeys, but Snickas only trail the two teams by a single point. Snickas enter the game riding a 2 game winning streak and will want to keep that streak alive against a team they've already beat once this year 3-1.
The Action gets underway at 9:15pm tonight at the Powerade Centre in Brampton.
The Wrap: Snickas vs. The Swamp Donkeys
November 20th, 2006
Snickas win their second in a row and move to within a point of top spot!
Snickas took a bite out of the first place Swamp Donkeys and now only trail the Donkeys by one point in the Molson Canadian Monday Night Division. Tonight's game saw Snickas trail three times, gain the lead, give it back and then eventually hold on for a stirring 5-4 win. These are the types of wins players talk about as confidence boosters because they were behind for much of the game but still managed to pull it out in the end.
Snickas Stars:
1st Star: Brian Titherington, 2 big goals including the game winner with 1:24 left in the 3rd period.
2nd Star: Neil Townsend, 3 assists from the big blueliner.
3rd Star: Craig Morton, his third period goal kept his 7 game point streak alive. Craig leads the team with 6 goals and 5 assists through the first 9 games.
Next week Snickas set sail against the Seamen, Happy Thankgiving America!!!
Snickas win their second in a row and move to within a point of top spot!
Snickas took a bite out of the first place Swamp Donkeys and now only trail the Donkeys by one point in the Molson Canadian Monday Night Division. Tonight's game saw Snickas trail three times, gain the lead, give it back and then eventually hold on for a stirring 5-4 win. These are the types of wins players talk about as confidence boosters because they were behind for much of the game but still managed to pull it out in the end.
Snickas Stars:
1st Star: Brian Titherington, 2 big goals including the game winner with 1:24 left in the 3rd period.
2nd Star: Neil Townsend, 3 assists from the big blueliner.
3rd Star: Craig Morton, his third period goal kept his 7 game point streak alive. Craig leads the team with 6 goals and 5 assists through the first 9 games.
Next week Snickas set sail against the Seamen, Happy Thankgiving America!!!
Snickas Weekly
November 20th, 2006
Snickas return to the ice tonight to take on the first place Swamp Donkeys.
Both clubs are averaging more than 4 goals scored a game so tonight's contest should be a wild one. Snickas look to build on their win last week and will also have all their previously suspended players back in the line up. The two teams have met once this season, a 2-2 draw back on October 16th.
The puck drops tonight at 8:15, tickets are going fast because of the early start time so get there early.
Snickas return to the ice tonight to take on the first place Swamp Donkeys.
Both clubs are averaging more than 4 goals scored a game so tonight's contest should be a wild one. Snickas look to build on their win last week and will also have all their previously suspended players back in the line up. The two teams have met once this season, a 2-2 draw back on October 16th.
The puck drops tonight at 8:15, tickets are going fast because of the early start time so get there early.
The Wrap: Snickas vs. Brampton Sharks
November 14th, 2006
It was Surf and Turf time for Snickas last night as they filleted the Brampton Sharks 2-1.
Snickas took to the ice missing 5 regulars but still found away to halt their 2 game losing streak. The game itself lacked a lot of energy but that could be easily blamed on the 11:15pm start time. After a scoreless first period, Snickas found the net twice in the opening minute of the second period, the Sharks scored late ruining the shutout bid but the game was never as close as the scoreboard read. Long periods of the game were spent in the Sharks end as Snickas dominated possession.
Snickas 3 Stars:
1 - Neil Townsend, the big blueliner was all over the ice and his second period powerplay goal ended up being the game winner.
2 - Kent Burgess, the super sub goaltender was a minute away from a shutout. Wasn't busy but was solid if not spectacular when called upon. Kent's Snickas career record when filling in for his brother now sits at 3 wins and 2 ties. Goalie controversy??????
3 - Dan Tojeira, the winger had the most jump out of any of the Snicka forwards and his hard worked paid off when he banged in the games opening goal.
League Notes:The first place Milton Chiefs have been promoted to the A Division, being relegated to the B Division was the Sports Unlimited Storm. Snickas will get their first look at the new team in 3 weeks.
It was Surf and Turf time for Snickas last night as they filleted the Brampton Sharks 2-1.
Snickas took to the ice missing 5 regulars but still found away to halt their 2 game losing streak. The game itself lacked a lot of energy but that could be easily blamed on the 11:15pm start time. After a scoreless first period, Snickas found the net twice in the opening minute of the second period, the Sharks scored late ruining the shutout bid but the game was never as close as the scoreboard read. Long periods of the game were spent in the Sharks end as Snickas dominated possession.
Snickas 3 Stars:
1 - Neil Townsend, the big blueliner was all over the ice and his second period powerplay goal ended up being the game winner.
2 - Kent Burgess, the super sub goaltender was a minute away from a shutout. Wasn't busy but was solid if not spectacular when called upon. Kent's Snickas career record when filling in for his brother now sits at 3 wins and 2 ties. Goalie controversy??????
3 - Dan Tojeira, the winger had the most jump out of any of the Snicka forwards and his hard worked paid off when he banged in the games opening goal.
League Notes:The first place Milton Chiefs have been promoted to the A Division, being relegated to the B Division was the Sports Unlimited Storm. Snickas will get their first look at the new team in 3 weeks.
Snickas Weekly
November 13th, 2006
Its man versus fish tonight as Snickas battle the Brampton Sharks.
Snickas take to the ice without several key players: Goalie Kirk Burgess, 2003-04 Goal scoring hero Dave Mammoliti and Hard Nosed Winger Dave Pearson. All three players are serving 1 match bans. Snickas currently sit 3rd in the league standings, 4 points behind the leaders but 4 points ahead of their 5th place opponents tonight.
Its a late one so bring a pillow, the puck drops tonight at 11:15.
Its man versus fish tonight as Snickas battle the Brampton Sharks.
Snickas take to the ice without several key players: Goalie Kirk Burgess, 2003-04 Goal scoring hero Dave Mammoliti and Hard Nosed Winger Dave Pearson. All three players are serving 1 match bans. Snickas currently sit 3rd in the league standings, 4 points behind the leaders but 4 points ahead of their 5th place opponents tonight.
Its a late one so bring a pillow, the puck drops tonight at 11:15.
The Wrap: Snickas vs. HSBC Banks
November 7th, 2006
Snickas lose a wild one, 6-5 to HSBC Bank.
Tonight's game wrap is going to be in two parts; one will be a regular game recap and the second part will be a sit interview with Snickas goalie Kirk Burgess.
Through two periods the game mirrored Snickas season. They held the lead 3-2, scoring two shorthanded goals and kept HSBC in the game with defensive mistakes and weak goaltending. After about a minute into the third period the game came undone. Snickas found themselves in penalty trouble and HSBC were able to tie the game on a two man advantage. With the score now tied at 3-3, Craig Morton took a penalty for seemingly playing too hard. Snickas goalie Kirk Burgess shouted out his frustrations and after a brief exchange with the referee the Snickas goalie was ejected from the game. There was over 9 and half minutes to go and Snickas found themselves down two men and now without a goalie.
The Squadron rallied together and with less than a minute to go found themselves now tied at 5-5. With less than 10 seconds to go HSBC dumped the puck in the Snickas end and one of the Snickas players knocked the net off. The referee, in one of the most bizarre moments this reporters has ever seen, singled for a Penalty Shot. A PENALTY SHOT with NO GOALIE! Snickas players went mental! The ice became littered with sticks and the language was straight out of the gutter. The referee's decided to award the goal automatically and end the game right there.
In all my years covering hockey I've never seen a game quite like this one. Snickas must now wait for the official League report and face the possibility of seeing 3 of their players suspend; Goalie Kirk Burgess and forwards Dave Pearson and David Mammoliti.
Even though there is no 3 stars selection because of the loss a special shout out must go to Craig Morton, who busted his hump all night and scored two absolute beauties. Craig's form took a bit of a dip last season but the talented centre has certainly broken out of his funk this year.
Snickas return to the ice next week against the Brampton Sharks, puck drop is 11:15pm
Special Snickas Interview with Goalie Kirk Burgess.
Snickas Weekly - First lets talk about tonight, obviously we hoped to be doing this interview after a Snickas win but what happened out there?
Kirk Burgess - It should've been a win and I really let the team down. We're struggling for points right now and this should've been an easy two. I'm not going to lie or hide and I know I deserved a penalty but to be ran from the game was a bit ridiculous.
SW - Can you tell us what was said?
KB - Yeah, I shouted out that it was a bullshit call. It was, Craigy was just battling, neither player was giving in, it was totally 50-50. We'd just finished being two men down and with that call we were down two again. I had nothing to lose so I shouted out my feelings. The ref then challenged me to say another word, which I didn't and then he got cocky and responded with "That's what I thought" and I responded by telling him how f-ing tough he was. Next thing I know I'm tossed and like I said I probably cost us the game.
SW - Snickas seem to be having a lot of penalty trouble this year, how much of it is you and how much of it is the officiating?
KB - I'd say it's a bit of both. Tonight was the first game though where most of the calls went against us.
SW - What did you think when they award the Penalty Shot?
KB - Totally laughable. After they kicked me out I sat in the stands right beside HSBC's bench and when that happened I was joking with the other Goalie that he should take it.
SW - Enough about tonight, how do rate Snickas this season?
KB - That's tough because I don't think any of us players feel we've played a complete game yet. We had solid periods but that's about it. We get good offence, then good defense but not normally at the same time. Its been a bit frustrating and my play as been so wacky this year. I'm really fighting the puck and as you saw on that second goal tonight I was really out to lunch. If I do get suspended it will give me a chance to rest up some wounds and hopefully start fresh when they let me back out there.
SW - You guys have won two League Championships, how important is the regular season to a veteran loaded team like Snickas?
KB - Oh extremely, like you said we've got those two championships but the one thing we don't have is a Super Series Crown. We've played in the tournament twice, but have come up empty. You don't get in the Super Series unless you finish first in the regular season so it means a lot to us.
SW - I hate to bring this up but the Milton Chiefs won again tonight, so coupled with your loss the gap between you two is now 5 points.
KB - They're a tough bunch, the don't lose that many. We've been battling them for 4 years now, 5 points doesn't sound like a lot but you look at it and we're already a third of the way through the schedule and it will be tough to make up ground. We just have to win our games against them and hope for the best. Hockey in April in the best because you know you've earned the right to be there and tournament hockey is like no other.
SW - Lets move onto some personally stuff before we let you get out of here. Talk about the new baby and talk about that hair.
KB - Oh Hannah is great, she's just the most amazing thing ever. We just celebrated her 1st birthday and she had a blast. She's walking now and is a total handful but a great handful. The hair is just me being me, I took four months off work to stay at home with the baby and thought 'I've never had long hair, maybe I'll grow mine out' I've kinda gotten used to it but I said after last week that I'd cut it if we lose 2, so guess it'll be gone by next week.
SW - Thanks a lot Kirk for sitting down with us after a tough game like that and I know a win would've been better but we got you little Gift Card to Alice Fazooli's. Hope you and the family can enjoy that.
KB - Thanks for having me, and I just wanted to say to the fans that don't give up on us, we'll turn this around in no time.
Thanks to Kirk Burgess for taking the time and speaking with us after a tough game and thanks to Alice Fazooli's for providing a nice little Gift to all the Snicka players who will be joining us for One on One's this year.See you all next week.
Snickas lose a wild one, 6-5 to HSBC Bank.
Tonight's game wrap is going to be in two parts; one will be a regular game recap and the second part will be a sit interview with Snickas goalie Kirk Burgess.
Through two periods the game mirrored Snickas season. They held the lead 3-2, scoring two shorthanded goals and kept HSBC in the game with defensive mistakes and weak goaltending. After about a minute into the third period the game came undone. Snickas found themselves in penalty trouble and HSBC were able to tie the game on a two man advantage. With the score now tied at 3-3, Craig Morton took a penalty for seemingly playing too hard. Snickas goalie Kirk Burgess shouted out his frustrations and after a brief exchange with the referee the Snickas goalie was ejected from the game. There was over 9 and half minutes to go and Snickas found themselves down two men and now without a goalie.
The Squadron rallied together and with less than a minute to go found themselves now tied at 5-5. With less than 10 seconds to go HSBC dumped the puck in the Snickas end and one of the Snickas players knocked the net off. The referee, in one of the most bizarre moments this reporters has ever seen, singled for a Penalty Shot. A PENALTY SHOT with NO GOALIE! Snickas players went mental! The ice became littered with sticks and the language was straight out of the gutter. The referee's decided to award the goal automatically and end the game right there.
In all my years covering hockey I've never seen a game quite like this one. Snickas must now wait for the official League report and face the possibility of seeing 3 of their players suspend; Goalie Kirk Burgess and forwards Dave Pearson and David Mammoliti.
Even though there is no 3 stars selection because of the loss a special shout out must go to Craig Morton, who busted his hump all night and scored two absolute beauties. Craig's form took a bit of a dip last season but the talented centre has certainly broken out of his funk this year.
Snickas return to the ice next week against the Brampton Sharks, puck drop is 11:15pm
Special Snickas Interview with Goalie Kirk Burgess.
Snickas Weekly - First lets talk about tonight, obviously we hoped to be doing this interview after a Snickas win but what happened out there?
Kirk Burgess - It should've been a win and I really let the team down. We're struggling for points right now and this should've been an easy two. I'm not going to lie or hide and I know I deserved a penalty but to be ran from the game was a bit ridiculous.
SW - Can you tell us what was said?
KB - Yeah, I shouted out that it was a bullshit call. It was, Craigy was just battling, neither player was giving in, it was totally 50-50. We'd just finished being two men down and with that call we were down two again. I had nothing to lose so I shouted out my feelings. The ref then challenged me to say another word, which I didn't and then he got cocky and responded with "That's what I thought" and I responded by telling him how f-ing tough he was. Next thing I know I'm tossed and like I said I probably cost us the game.
SW - Snickas seem to be having a lot of penalty trouble this year, how much of it is you and how much of it is the officiating?
KB - I'd say it's a bit of both. Tonight was the first game though where most of the calls went against us.
SW - What did you think when they award the Penalty Shot?
KB - Totally laughable. After they kicked me out I sat in the stands right beside HSBC's bench and when that happened I was joking with the other Goalie that he should take it.
SW - Enough about tonight, how do rate Snickas this season?
KB - That's tough because I don't think any of us players feel we've played a complete game yet. We had solid periods but that's about it. We get good offence, then good defense but not normally at the same time. Its been a bit frustrating and my play as been so wacky this year. I'm really fighting the puck and as you saw on that second goal tonight I was really out to lunch. If I do get suspended it will give me a chance to rest up some wounds and hopefully start fresh when they let me back out there.
SW - You guys have won two League Championships, how important is the regular season to a veteran loaded team like Snickas?
KB - Oh extremely, like you said we've got those two championships but the one thing we don't have is a Super Series Crown. We've played in the tournament twice, but have come up empty. You don't get in the Super Series unless you finish first in the regular season so it means a lot to us.
SW - I hate to bring this up but the Milton Chiefs won again tonight, so coupled with your loss the gap between you two is now 5 points.
KB - They're a tough bunch, the don't lose that many. We've been battling them for 4 years now, 5 points doesn't sound like a lot but you look at it and we're already a third of the way through the schedule and it will be tough to make up ground. We just have to win our games against them and hope for the best. Hockey in April in the best because you know you've earned the right to be there and tournament hockey is like no other.
SW - Lets move onto some personally stuff before we let you get out of here. Talk about the new baby and talk about that hair.
KB - Oh Hannah is great, she's just the most amazing thing ever. We just celebrated her 1st birthday and she had a blast. She's walking now and is a total handful but a great handful. The hair is just me being me, I took four months off work to stay at home with the baby and thought 'I've never had long hair, maybe I'll grow mine out' I've kinda gotten used to it but I said after last week that I'd cut it if we lose 2, so guess it'll be gone by next week.
SW - Thanks a lot Kirk for sitting down with us after a tough game like that and I know a win would've been better but we got you little Gift Card to Alice Fazooli's. Hope you and the family can enjoy that.
KB - Thanks for having me, and I just wanted to say to the fans that don't give up on us, we'll turn this around in no time.
Thanks to Kirk Burgess for taking the time and speaking with us after a tough game and thanks to Alice Fazooli's for providing a nice little Gift to all the Snicka players who will be joining us for One on One's this year.See you all next week.
Snickas Weekly
Snickas vs. HSBC Banks, Monday November 6th, 10pm at the Powerade Centre in Brampton.
Snickas return to the ice against HSBC Banks looking to avenge last weeks loss. Both teams are currently in the lower half of the division and Snickas really need a win tonight to avoid falling further behind the league leaders. Despite only losing once this season the team would like find some consistency. "We consider ourselves a top team but the standings aren't reflecting that right now" said Snickas goalie Kirk Burgess, "It seems like every game we are either trying to make a last minute come back or hanging on for dear life".
The two teams have met once this season resulting in a 4-4 tie. Snickas enter the game with a record of 2 wins, 1 loss and 3 ties.
The puck drops tonight at 10pm at the Powerade Centre in Brampton. The game is also being played in the Spectator Rink which means there is seating for 7000. Plenty of seats are still available so come out and cheer on the boys in tan.
Snickas return to the ice against HSBC Banks looking to avenge last weeks loss. Both teams are currently in the lower half of the division and Snickas really need a win tonight to avoid falling further behind the league leaders. Despite only losing once this season the team would like find some consistency. "We consider ourselves a top team but the standings aren't reflecting that right now" said Snickas goalie Kirk Burgess, "It seems like every game we are either trying to make a last minute come back or hanging on for dear life".
The two teams have met once this season resulting in a 4-4 tie. Snickas enter the game with a record of 2 wins, 1 loss and 3 ties.
The puck drops tonight at 10pm at the Powerade Centre in Brampton. The game is also being played in the Spectator Rink which means there is seating for 7000. Plenty of seats are still available so come out and cheer on the boys in tan.
The Wrap: Snickas vs. Milton Chiefs
Live by the sword and die by it too. Last week Snickas capitalized on their power play chances but this week they couldn’t get anything going with the man advantage and even gave up two shorthanded goals. The Milton Chiefs snapped Snickas 5 game unbeaten streak with a 4-2 win.
Like last weeks game last nights game was filled with minor penalties. 16 in all for both teams, Snickas even found themselves shorthanded for almost 5 minutes straight; 3 of those 5 were spent two men down. With the referee’s trying to call a game similar to the NHL the boys in tan are really going to have to crack down on their stick work.
For two periods last night it looked like it was going to be a goaltending dual as both netminders made great save after great save, but as the game went into the third period all the penalty killing finally caught up with Snickas and the Chiefs put the hammer down. “It’s tough when you spend so much energy killing penalties” said Kirk Burgess after the game. “They just seemed to have more jump in the third. We pushed really hard to take the lead but I let in a weak one and it was over”
Snickas did in fact lead for a short time in the second period 2-1 on David Mammoliti’s first of the season but the Chiefs quickly responded and reeled off 3 unanswered to take the game 4-2. Captain Chris Morton scored Snickas first goal and defencemen Pete Hogan picked up his first point of the season, registering an assist on Mammo's second period goal.
Next Week Snickas hit the ice against HSBC Banks; the action gets underway at 10pm.
For a complete Snickas Regular Season Schedule Click on http://www.truenorthhockey.com/2006-09/brampton/team11741.html
Like last weeks game last nights game was filled with minor penalties. 16 in all for both teams, Snickas even found themselves shorthanded for almost 5 minutes straight; 3 of those 5 were spent two men down. With the referee’s trying to call a game similar to the NHL the boys in tan are really going to have to crack down on their stick work.
For two periods last night it looked like it was going to be a goaltending dual as both netminders made great save after great save, but as the game went into the third period all the penalty killing finally caught up with Snickas and the Chiefs put the hammer down. “It’s tough when you spend so much energy killing penalties” said Kirk Burgess after the game. “They just seemed to have more jump in the third. We pushed really hard to take the lead but I let in a weak one and it was over”
Snickas did in fact lead for a short time in the second period 2-1 on David Mammoliti’s first of the season but the Chiefs quickly responded and reeled off 3 unanswered to take the game 4-2. Captain Chris Morton scored Snickas first goal and defencemen Pete Hogan picked up his first point of the season, registering an assist on Mammo's second period goal.
Next Week Snickas hit the ice against HSBC Banks; the action gets underway at 10pm.
For a complete Snickas Regular Season Schedule Click on http://www.truenorthhockey.com/2006-09/brampton/team11741.html
Snickas Weekly
Snickas vs. The Milton Chiefs: Monday October 30th at 7:15pm, Powerade Centre in Brampton
One of the greatest rivalries in all of mens league hockey resumes tomorrow night when Snickas take on the Milton Chiefs.
Both teams are flying in the league right now, with only one point between them at the top of the Standings. Snickas remain the only unbeaten team in the league but the Chiefs sit in first place with a loss in week 1 to Snickas as their only blemish. Snickas won opening night 9-4, scoring 6 third period goals.
This great rivalry really grew after last season when the Chiefs finished first in the regular season, a position that Snickas had held the previous two years. The two teams have finished either first or second the last two seasons but something the Chiefs can't match is Snickas playoff success. Snickas have won two of the last three Championships and are the current title holders while the Chiefs have yet to make it to a Final in the last three years.
The puck drops at 7:15pm at the Powerade Centre in Brampton.
One of the greatest rivalries in all of mens league hockey resumes tomorrow night when Snickas take on the Milton Chiefs.
Both teams are flying in the league right now, with only one point between them at the top of the Standings. Snickas remain the only unbeaten team in the league but the Chiefs sit in first place with a loss in week 1 to Snickas as their only blemish. Snickas won opening night 9-4, scoring 6 third period goals.
This great rivalry really grew after last season when the Chiefs finished first in the regular season, a position that Snickas had held the previous two years. The two teams have finished either first or second the last two seasons but something the Chiefs can't match is Snickas playoff success. Snickas have won two of the last three Championships and are the current title holders while the Chiefs have yet to make it to a Final in the last three years.
The puck drops at 7:15pm at the Powerade Centre in Brampton.
The Wrap: Snickas vs. Seamen
October 23rd, 2006
In a game that was bogged down with 17 minor penalties Snickas found away to keep their unbeaten streak intact with a 3-1 win over the Seamen.
The game was marred by 11 stick infractions and Snickas felt both sides of the man advantage sword, netting twice on the power play but giving up a short handed goal to start the game. In a miscommunication between Defenseman Chris Murdoch and Goalie Kirk Burgess the puck was turned over and Snickas found themselves behind early. The Snickas offence was not so much slowed by the Seamen defense as it was by all the penalties and it took a period for the boys in tan to get things going. The final two periods belonged to Snickas, and the puck barely left the Seamen's end. When the Seamen did get a chance Kirk Burgess was there to shut the door on them.
Snickas 3 Stars!!
3rd Star: Chris Murdoch, put an early defensive lapse behind him and notched two assists on the night.
2nd Star: Craig Morton, continued his torrid early season goal binge. Now has goals is four straight games.
1st Star: Brian Titherington, swooped in and used an EA Sports NHLPA 2001 move to score the game winner.
Next week Snickas face off in a battle for league supremacy against old foes the Milton Chiefs.
In a game that was bogged down with 17 minor penalties Snickas found away to keep their unbeaten streak intact with a 3-1 win over the Seamen.
The game was marred by 11 stick infractions and Snickas felt both sides of the man advantage sword, netting twice on the power play but giving up a short handed goal to start the game. In a miscommunication between Defenseman Chris Murdoch and Goalie Kirk Burgess the puck was turned over and Snickas found themselves behind early. The Snickas offence was not so much slowed by the Seamen defense as it was by all the penalties and it took a period for the boys in tan to get things going. The final two periods belonged to Snickas, and the puck barely left the Seamen's end. When the Seamen did get a chance Kirk Burgess was there to shut the door on them.
Snickas 3 Stars!!
3rd Star: Chris Murdoch, put an early defensive lapse behind him and notched two assists on the night.
2nd Star: Craig Morton, continued his torrid early season goal binge. Now has goals is four straight games.
1st Star: Brian Titherington, swooped in and used an EA Sports NHLPA 2001 move to score the game winner.
Next week Snickas face off in a battle for league supremacy against old foes the Milton Chiefs.
Snickas Weekly
October 22nd, 2006
Snickas vs. The Seamen, Monday October 23rd at 8:15pm, Powerade Centre in Brampton.
Snickas head off into uncharted waters this Monday night and take on The Seamen. The two teams have never met before so this should be an interesting game for the boys in tan.
Snickas enter the game still undefeated but are currently sitting in fourth place; with a win and three straight ties in their first four games. The Seamen are also undefeated (3 wins, 1 tie) but their three victories came against inferior competition, as they were only promoted to the Molson Canadian Monday Night Division just last week.
The puck drops tomorrow night at the Powerade Centre in Brampton at 8:15pm. With the early start time tickets are moving fast so don't be left out at sea.
For a look at the current League standings click here:
http://www.truenorthhockey.com/2006-09/brampton/stnd1379.html
Snickas vs. The Seamen, Monday October 23rd at 8:15pm, Powerade Centre in Brampton.
Snickas head off into uncharted waters this Monday night and take on The Seamen. The two teams have never met before so this should be an interesting game for the boys in tan.
Snickas enter the game still undefeated but are currently sitting in fourth place; with a win and three straight ties in their first four games. The Seamen are also undefeated (3 wins, 1 tie) but their three victories came against inferior competition, as they were only promoted to the Molson Canadian Monday Night Division just last week.
The puck drops tomorrow night at the Powerade Centre in Brampton at 8:15pm. With the early start time tickets are moving fast so don't be left out at sea.
For a look at the current League standings click here:
http://www.truenorthhockey.com/2006-09/brampton/stnd1379.html
The Wrap: Snickas vs. Swamp Donkeys
October 17th, 2006
Snickas tie again; 2-2 vs. the Swamp Donkeys
Snickas put their early season defensive woes behind them and matched the league leaders shot for shot but the two netminders one upped the shooters and the score was level after a period. The league leading Donkeys slowly gained an edge in puck possession and opened the scoring on the powerplay late in the period. The goal though seemed to wake up the Snickas offence, who managed only 4 shots in the second period. Snickas pressed hard and were rewarded with an equalizer. Craig Morton ripped a shot through the five hole and the game was tied again. Both teams turned up the heat with the goalies at both ends forced into making crucial saves.
The Swamp Donkeys regained the lead on a shot from far out that fooled Snicka goalie Kirk Burgess. What looked like a harmless floater on goal ended up in the top corner.The Snickas goalie didn't let the goal rattle him and kept his team alive on the very next shift with an outstanding breakaway save. As time wound down Snickas seemed to get a huge break when the Swamp Donkeys had their best defenceman ejected from the game for his third penalty. It turns out that it was a timekeeper error but on the ensuing powerplay with the goalie on the bench Snickas tied it through Chris Murdoch with less than a minute to go.
Man of the Match: Chris Murdoch. The Fiery redheaded defenceman found himself alone in front of the Swamp Donkeys net and tucked home the late equalizer. It was the second game in a row that Murdoch has scored a late tying goal.
Injury Notes: Captain Chris Morton showed no signs of a groin problem that saw him miss the third period last week. Chris skated hard all night long, playing every other shift while looking pain free. Defenceman Gary Hogan took a puck in the mouth, luckily for Gary no teeth were jarred but he is sporting a monster fat lip complete with a matching 7mm cut. Gary should be good to go next week but will probably wear a full shield as a precautionary measure.
Snickas hit the ice next week against the league newboys The Seamen. The Seamen sport a fancy record but it came against lesser competition. The puck drops at 8:15 at the Powerade Centre in Brampton.
Snickas tie again; 2-2 vs. the Swamp Donkeys
Snickas put their early season defensive woes behind them and matched the league leaders shot for shot but the two netminders one upped the shooters and the score was level after a period. The league leading Donkeys slowly gained an edge in puck possession and opened the scoring on the powerplay late in the period. The goal though seemed to wake up the Snickas offence, who managed only 4 shots in the second period. Snickas pressed hard and were rewarded with an equalizer. Craig Morton ripped a shot through the five hole and the game was tied again. Both teams turned up the heat with the goalies at both ends forced into making crucial saves.
The Swamp Donkeys regained the lead on a shot from far out that fooled Snicka goalie Kirk Burgess. What looked like a harmless floater on goal ended up in the top corner.The Snickas goalie didn't let the goal rattle him and kept his team alive on the very next shift with an outstanding breakaway save. As time wound down Snickas seemed to get a huge break when the Swamp Donkeys had their best defenceman ejected from the game for his third penalty. It turns out that it was a timekeeper error but on the ensuing powerplay with the goalie on the bench Snickas tied it through Chris Murdoch with less than a minute to go.
Man of the Match: Chris Murdoch. The Fiery redheaded defenceman found himself alone in front of the Swamp Donkeys net and tucked home the late equalizer. It was the second game in a row that Murdoch has scored a late tying goal.
Injury Notes: Captain Chris Morton showed no signs of a groin problem that saw him miss the third period last week. Chris skated hard all night long, playing every other shift while looking pain free. Defenceman Gary Hogan took a puck in the mouth, luckily for Gary no teeth were jarred but he is sporting a monster fat lip complete with a matching 7mm cut. Gary should be good to go next week but will probably wear a full shield as a precautionary measure.
Snickas hit the ice next week against the league newboys The Seamen. The Seamen sport a fancy record but it came against lesser competition. The puck drops at 8:15 at the Powerade Centre in Brampton.
Snickas Weekly
October 15th, 2007
Snickas take on the league leading Swamp Donkeys this monday night at 11:15.
The Swamp Donkeys hold a two point edge over our beloved Snickas in the standings.
The Molson Canadian Monday Night Division received a bit of a shake up over the Thanksgiving weekend. The Ice Dawgs, who have lost all three of their games have been relegated to the Molson Dry Monday Night Division and taking their spot are The Seaman. The Seaman wear a bright orange jersey, with Captain Highliner as their logo. They made Fish Pies out of the lower division competition and Snickas will get their first look at the new team next Monday night.
Here is a look at the updated League Standings:
http://www.truenorthhockey.com/2006-09/brampton/stnd1379.html
Plenty of tickets are still available for tomorrow nights game being it is an 11:15pm start time. Come out and support the finest athletes this side of Kennedy Road.
Snickas take on the league leading Swamp Donkeys this monday night at 11:15.
The Swamp Donkeys hold a two point edge over our beloved Snickas in the standings.
The Molson Canadian Monday Night Division received a bit of a shake up over the Thanksgiving weekend. The Ice Dawgs, who have lost all three of their games have been relegated to the Molson Dry Monday Night Division and taking their spot are The Seaman. The Seaman wear a bright orange jersey, with Captain Highliner as their logo. They made Fish Pies out of the lower division competition and Snickas will get their first look at the new team next Monday night.
Here is a look at the updated League Standings:
http://www.truenorthhockey.com/2006-09/brampton/stnd1379.html
Plenty of tickets are still available for tomorrow nights game being it is an 11:15pm start time. Come out and support the finest athletes this side of Kennedy Road.
The Wrap: Snickas vs. Brampton Sharks
October 3rd, 2006
Another game, another tie, and another 4 goals allowed. Snickas can't seem to find the right mix of offence and defense to move up the standings after another hit-n-miss performance. Last night the Brampton Sharks provided a tough test but in the end it was a game that Snickas really should've won.
Snickas raced out to 2-0 lead but by the end of the second period they found themselves trailing by a goal. Another Sharks goal early in the third looked to have sealed the game but Snickas showed the fight that has made them League Champs 2 of the last 3 seasons and rebounded with a strong third period and pulled out the draw. An ugly little pattern has developed for Snickas goalie Kirk Burgess in that all 8 goals he's allowed this year have come from within 10 feet of the net. Deflections and loose rebounds seem to be the problem. With an offence that seems to blow hot and cold, Snickas really need to right their defensive problems if they want to contend for the Regular Season Title and a spot in the Starbucks Super Series. Remember back to last season where it was a poor start to the season that did Snickas in.
No one player shined last night and the only real talking point after the game was the condition of Captian Chris Morton's groin. Chris left after the second period favoring his soft spot. We will do our best to keep you posted on the this injury.
Snickas are off next week because of the Thanksgiving Monday but return to the ice to take on the league leading Swamp Donkeys on Monday October 16th.
Have a great Thanksgiving Snicka Nation and we'll see you in two weeks!
Another game, another tie, and another 4 goals allowed. Snickas can't seem to find the right mix of offence and defense to move up the standings after another hit-n-miss performance. Last night the Brampton Sharks provided a tough test but in the end it was a game that Snickas really should've won.
Snickas raced out to 2-0 lead but by the end of the second period they found themselves trailing by a goal. Another Sharks goal early in the third looked to have sealed the game but Snickas showed the fight that has made them League Champs 2 of the last 3 seasons and rebounded with a strong third period and pulled out the draw. An ugly little pattern has developed for Snickas goalie Kirk Burgess in that all 8 goals he's allowed this year have come from within 10 feet of the net. Deflections and loose rebounds seem to be the problem. With an offence that seems to blow hot and cold, Snickas really need to right their defensive problems if they want to contend for the Regular Season Title and a spot in the Starbucks Super Series. Remember back to last season where it was a poor start to the season that did Snickas in.
No one player shined last night and the only real talking point after the game was the condition of Captian Chris Morton's groin. Chris left after the second period favoring his soft spot. We will do our best to keep you posted on the this injury.
Snickas are off next week because of the Thanksgiving Monday but return to the ice to take on the league leading Swamp Donkeys on Monday October 16th.
Have a great Thanksgiving Snicka Nation and we'll see you in two weeks!
Snickas Weekly
October 1st, 2006
Snickas take on the Brampton Sharks Monday night at 10:15. Tickets are still available for the game and are free at the Brampton Sports Complex Box Office.
These teams have never met before so it should be an interesting affair. Both teams had disappointing games last week and will both want a better effort Monday.
Click here for all League Standings, Statistics and Schedules:http://www.truenorthhockey.com/2006-09/brampton/stnd1379.html
Snickas take on the Brampton Sharks Monday night at 10:15. Tickets are still available for the game and are free at the Brampton Sports Complex Box Office.
These teams have never met before so it should be an interesting affair. Both teams had disappointing games last week and will both want a better effort Monday.
Click here for all League Standings, Statistics and Schedules:http://www.truenorthhockey.com/2006-09/brampton/stnd1379.html
The Wrap: Snickas vs. HSBC Bank
September 26th, 2006
Snickas & HSBC Bank skate to a 4-4 tie.
“At least we didn’t lose”, said one of the players and that’s all that can really be said about last night’s performance. Snickas blew leads of 3-1 and 4-2 and the tie leaves Snickas with 3 points to show from their first 2 games.
The tie probably felt more like a loss for Snickas, 5 minutes before the puck dropped the Commissioner of the League came into the locker room and told the guys to “go easy out there tonight” because HSBC are going to be relegating next week. Not what you want to hear seconds before you hit the ice. The thoughts going through the boys minds of coming out and jumping all over one of their long tine league rivals were now tainted, a week of preparation out the window.
Last night’s game saw the return of Kirk Burgess to the Snickas goal. Kirk missed last week and look pretty good in his first outing of the season. All four goals were scored in tight off rebounds and defensive zone breakdowns, but the Snickas keeper showed no rust on the long shots making several key saves to help Snickas get at least a point.
Man of the Match: Craig Morton. The Snickas sniper continued his hot start to the season by scoring one of the prettiest wristes you’ve ever seen.
Next week Monday Snickas take on The Brampton Sharks. Puck drop is at 10:15pm.
Snickas Weekly Note: The Hockey club is looking for volunteers to sell 50/50 tickets at some upcoming games. Proceeds from the 50/50 tickets will go to buying new uniforms for the guys.
Snickas & HSBC Bank skate to a 4-4 tie.
“At least we didn’t lose”, said one of the players and that’s all that can really be said about last night’s performance. Snickas blew leads of 3-1 and 4-2 and the tie leaves Snickas with 3 points to show from their first 2 games.
The tie probably felt more like a loss for Snickas, 5 minutes before the puck dropped the Commissioner of the League came into the locker room and told the guys to “go easy out there tonight” because HSBC are going to be relegating next week. Not what you want to hear seconds before you hit the ice. The thoughts going through the boys minds of coming out and jumping all over one of their long tine league rivals were now tainted, a week of preparation out the window.
Last night’s game saw the return of Kirk Burgess to the Snickas goal. Kirk missed last week and look pretty good in his first outing of the season. All four goals were scored in tight off rebounds and defensive zone breakdowns, but the Snickas keeper showed no rust on the long shots making several key saves to help Snickas get at least a point.
Man of the Match: Craig Morton. The Snickas sniper continued his hot start to the season by scoring one of the prettiest wristes you’ve ever seen.
Next week Monday Snickas take on The Brampton Sharks. Puck drop is at 10:15pm.
Snickas Weekly Note: The Hockey club is looking for volunteers to sell 50/50 tickets at some upcoming games. Proceeds from the 50/50 tickets will go to buying new uniforms for the guys.
Snickas Weekly
September 24th, 2006
Game Day edition:The Champs are back, actually last week was the season opener but we here at Snickas Weekly just got back from Ireland where we watched Europe put the boots to the Yanks at the Ryder Cup.The Ryder Cup stories will come later, lets get back on the ice. Snickas began their title defense last Monday night with 9-4 win over last years Regular Season Champs; the Milton Chiefs. Kent Burgess subbed in goal for Kirk Burgess, who was off celebrating an Anniversary with his lovely wife. Kirk will be back in goal for tonight's action.
The Summer layoff has a been a good one for several members of Snickas with Baby News dominating the headlines. Several players became first time fathers and one even became a repeat offender. A few of the lads also announced they were "Fathers elect" so the new season should bring more babies and another Championship for your favorite team in tan.
The Summer also saw Snickas Entertainment which owns and operates Snickas Weekly sign a multi year contract with The other half ... for World wide distribution rights. Snickas Weekly will no longer be a "mom and pop" email sent out twice a week, it will now have a home right here at The other half... Look for links to the True North Hockey leagues official website, where schedules and Standings can be found along with game action pictures. The pictures will come once we hire a photographer and stop spending most of the budget on beer.
Lets go back to last week and see what we missed.
September 18: Snickas vs. Milton Chiefs.
As always the first game of the new year sees the Regular Season Champs(Milton Chiefs) take on the Play-off Champs(Snickas); in England this is called the "Charity Shield", in Brampton it's just called "Monday Night".
The game was tied 4-4 heading into the third when Snickas exploded for 5 or 6 goals(totals are a little fuzzy because the league doesn't like goal spreads over 5 because sportsmanship suffers and nobody wants that). The goal explosion was enough send Snickas to the top of the league standings(Snickas actually sit second. Tied on points with the Swamp Donkeys, Snickas have more Penalty Minutes and that is the tiebreaker)
Tonight Snickas face off against HSBC Banks. These two teams meet last April for the Championship with your heroes coming out on top 5-2. The Puck drops at 9pm at the Brampton Sports Complex on Kennedy Road.
Snickas Official League Page is:http://www.truenorthhockey.com/2006-09/brampton/team11741.html
Where you can find player stats and the teams Schedule.
The Molson Canadian Monday Night League Standings page is:
http://www.truenorthhockey.com/2006-09/brampton/stnd1379.html
It would be in your best interest to "favorite" these two pages.
This year looks to be another banner raiser so come out and support your team.
Look for special announcements over the course of the season such as: Snickas New Uniform Drive, where the team will be fundraising in hopes of improving their fashion look on the ice. The Children Christmas Toy Drive, Junior Snicka Fan Club info and much more.
Hope to see everyone tonight at 9, but if you can't make it check back here tomorrow for a full wrap of all the action.
Game Day edition:The Champs are back, actually last week was the season opener but we here at Snickas Weekly just got back from Ireland where we watched Europe put the boots to the Yanks at the Ryder Cup.The Ryder Cup stories will come later, lets get back on the ice. Snickas began their title defense last Monday night with 9-4 win over last years Regular Season Champs; the Milton Chiefs. Kent Burgess subbed in goal for Kirk Burgess, who was off celebrating an Anniversary with his lovely wife. Kirk will be back in goal for tonight's action.
The Summer layoff has a been a good one for several members of Snickas with Baby News dominating the headlines. Several players became first time fathers and one even became a repeat offender. A few of the lads also announced they were "Fathers elect" so the new season should bring more babies and another Championship for your favorite team in tan.
The Summer also saw Snickas Entertainment which owns and operates Snickas Weekly sign a multi year contract with The other half ... for World wide distribution rights. Snickas Weekly will no longer be a "mom and pop" email sent out twice a week, it will now have a home right here at The other half... Look for links to the True North Hockey leagues official website, where schedules and Standings can be found along with game action pictures. The pictures will come once we hire a photographer and stop spending most of the budget on beer.
Lets go back to last week and see what we missed.
September 18: Snickas vs. Milton Chiefs.
As always the first game of the new year sees the Regular Season Champs(Milton Chiefs) take on the Play-off Champs(Snickas); in England this is called the "Charity Shield", in Brampton it's just called "Monday Night".
The game was tied 4-4 heading into the third when Snickas exploded for 5 or 6 goals(totals are a little fuzzy because the league doesn't like goal spreads over 5 because sportsmanship suffers and nobody wants that). The goal explosion was enough send Snickas to the top of the league standings(Snickas actually sit second. Tied on points with the Swamp Donkeys, Snickas have more Penalty Minutes and that is the tiebreaker)
Tonight Snickas face off against HSBC Banks. These two teams meet last April for the Championship with your heroes coming out on top 5-2. The Puck drops at 9pm at the Brampton Sports Complex on Kennedy Road.
Snickas Official League Page is:http://www.truenorthhockey.com/2006-09/brampton/team11741.html
Where you can find player stats and the teams Schedule.
The Molson Canadian Monday Night League Standings page is:
http://www.truenorthhockey.com/2006-09/brampton/stnd1379.html
It would be in your best interest to "favorite" these two pages.
This year looks to be another banner raiser so come out and support your team.
Look for special announcements over the course of the season such as: Snickas New Uniform Drive, where the team will be fundraising in hopes of improving their fashion look on the ice. The Children Christmas Toy Drive, Junior Snicka Fan Club info and much more.
Hope to see everyone tonight at 9, but if you can't make it check back here tomorrow for a full wrap of all the action.
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