After a disappointing championship loss last spring the Crush have regrouped over the summer and are ready for another season of Rocky Mountain beer league hockey. "What's frustrating is the fact that we went 25 consecutive games last session without a loss," reflects Crush Capt., Cody "Boom-Boom" Bart. "We had only one tie on the year. I think the three consecutive losses following the All-Star break had a fatal effect on the remainder of our season", states Boom-Boom. The 2008 season totals for the Crush are as follows: 30 wins, 5 losses, and 1 tie. The Crush out-scored the opposition 272-120. Goaltender Patrick "Chewbacca" Broadbridge recorded a career high 3 shut-outs. That being said, this little stat-pat on the back doesn't add up to a championship ring. (or a sweet looking embroidered hoodie)
The 2009 Crush are a mix of old saggy ballz, the usual suspects, and a couple of rookies. Here is your exclusive 2009 season fantasy forecast:
Levi "Prof. Plum" Shugart - look for P-Plum to lead the league in points for the eighth consecutive season. Many have tried, but no one can seem to take away his crown. Levi finished last season with a whopping 73 goals and 46 assists. With Shugart starting the season alongside Darby and Beanzy look for those numbers to increase.
Conor "Au Naturale" Darby - last seasons second in points was Conor Darby. Natty managed 84 points total with 43 goals and 41 assists. Conor is projected to break 100 points this season. If you see Darby hauling in a half rack of Oly, play him, and expect greatness.
Ryland "The Rookie" Nelson - this newbie will replace Crush veteran forward, Chris Edmunds. These may be some large breezers to fill, literally, but The Rookie's scouting report is very promising. Skating with league vets Kevin Stone and Monty Trottier will only secure him a high average time on ice and power play minutes.
Matt "Beanzy" Polzin - Beanzy managed to secure the number four spot in the Crush points race last season, and that was before the All-Star break. Polzin only graced the Crush bench for the first two-thirds of the season, when he was called up the the big show. Fantasy Forecast: if he is on the roster any given night.....play him!
Monty Trottier - it is good to see Monty wearing Crush blue for the second time in his lustrous career. With the former Dog Pack folding in the off season Trottier was picked up as a free agent. Although contract negotiations could take all season, look for Trottier to go in the first round of your fantasy draft.
Kevin "Stoney" Stone - this is another new acquisition form the former Red Army. Stoney is not only filling a forward spot, but he will also act as the third back-up goalie. Once the chemistry is there, look for Stoney on the Crush leader board.
Patrick "Chewbacca" Broadbridge - Chewy is currently listed as day-to-day (back), but make no mistake, he will be the Crush starting goalie. Expect PB to be a go in next Sunday nights game versus the Norseman.
Sleepers - there may be a few sleepers on the Crush blue line, as we saw in the season opener. The Crush defense are currently trying out some new pairings and that can only mean improvement. If you are interested in winning the fantasy cash, don't touch these guys unit the second round.
Next week the Crush host the Norsemen. Look for a dominating performance by the "Blue Riders of the Night". Good luck in the draft, this game should be a free-for-all.
Daily Pick of the Week: Pete Bondo - this Crush veteran of the point looks to grace the blue line with his presence Sunday afternoon. He generally starts the season with authority and is projected to rack up at least one goal and two assists. His penalty minutes alone make this d-man an easy choice.
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This was allegedly found in a stall at a public restroom inside the Bozeman city limits-
EARLY SEASON SCOUTING REPORT
Team: Blue Crush
City: Bozeman, MT
League: Bozeman Amateur Hockey Association
Notes:
After exceeding all expectations last year the bar has been raised. The Crush are considered to be a top contender this season.
Obstacles Facing the Team:
The Crush have several questions to answer if they are going to follow up last year’s stellar performance:
1. Can any team be successful behind a self proclaimed captain, with a self proclaimed nickname? Our sources are reporting that Captain Cody Bartholomew, who has been listed in programs as Cody “Boom Boom” Bartholomew, is none other than “Chubs Bartholomew” from the 2000 UND Intramural Squad of Gay.T.O. If this is confirmed, it would be almost certain that the haunting tales of Chubs’ infamous “punching a girl in the crease incident” will come out. It will be interesting to see if he is able to respond. After she heard of Chubs’ relocation and return to hockey, the girl he punched responded, “Seriously…he calls himself ‘Boom Boom’…?”
2. Can the team hold up? Our records show that everyone who returned to the team is exactly one year older than they were at this time last year. Clearly this must be a concern for the Crush coaching staff. Last year’s three game skid late in the season can surely be attributed to the wear and tear on the teams out of shape and aged bodies. We’ll have to wait and see if vitamin supplements, cheap beer, and pain killers will be enough to help ride out the season.
3. By the numbers: According to the Crush’s website last year ended with a successful 30-5-1 record. Point leaders Levi Shugart (73/46-119) and C. Darby (43/41-84) are both returning with one goal in mind. Take note that these two leading point getters netted 116 goals in just 36 games (according to the Crush website), therefore averaging 3.2 goals per game between the two. That would be 1.2 more goals than the entire Crush team was able to accumulate in their season opener. Rumors from the Crush locker room estimate that each player gained between 7 and 15 pounds in the off season. It is uncertain at this point if this is an attempt to become a more physical and intimidating team, or if the team will simply be that much slower this year. In response to this staggering information the staff at Haynes Pavilion says they intend to bring the ice temperature eight degrees lower than usual in an attempt to combat the wear and tear of the added pounds.
When you write the blog you do have the liberty of choosing sweet nicknames....guilty!
As for punching that girl...First and foremost, the Men's Intramural Ice Hockey League at UND was predominately men, as the name suggests. Second, she had her hair all tucked up in her helmet. Third, she was giving me the business out front and I was merely defending myself. It was when she let out that scream that I figured out her sex. Good thing we found that out early. It gave the guys the rest of the game to rub up on her in the corners.
About the "Chubs" nickname, I think it was actually "Tubb". And I have lost weight lately, so get off me. I am not the one who is missing the preseason due to an alleged "high ankle sprain".
The phrase "Daily pick of the week" makes no sense whatsoever.
BabyBrew Backhand
score of opener?
Counterpoint:
Boom Boom - "sweet nickname"?
No one cares why you punched her, although if it is because she was "giving you the business" that may add another level of comedic value to the story.
I do recall the Tubbs era, and in my opinion it was a good one. Quite possibly more memorable than the Chubs era. Either way, you earned both you should be honored. They are both "sweet" nicknames.
In response to my abscence from the preseason. All I'm at liberty to say is that is a lower body injury. I'll be out for an unknown amount of time but look forward to getting back on the ice and working out (drinking) with team.
Hay Anonymous:
Don't worry about the score, it's not all about wins and losses this year....it's about having fun and winning a championship...THINK BIG PICTURE!
Is lower body injury a nice way of saying your gut is getting to big and hnging to low to affectively play hockey?
Why doesn't it suprise me that Cody punched a girl?? DUDE, a girl?? WTF
2and10 I understand your deep fascination with the mighty blue. Unfortunately, you bring up a few ligitimate points regarding the future of the crush. We are Fat and we did not drink enough before the last game. There's not much hope for the fat part, but I know this group of guys and we won't make the beer mistatke, EVER again!!
Looks like its gunna be a fun season with some real games. Maybe I'll take a video and send it to 2and10 so he can watch it on his couch and see what real hockey looks like. I've seen some GrandForks intramurals and as proved by the MODAK cup, We know how to play hockey here in Montana!!!
Plummer,
I appreciate you offering to send me video but no need.
Tubbs didn't want me to say anything until it hit theaters... but you guys made the big screen. Names were changed, and they call you the Devils instead of the Crush but it looks like a pretty close depiction. They found a dead ringer for Bart/Rollie...
Check it out-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THPaWtCm8vw&feature=related
Also, Bart, here's that video you were asking me for.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzozibJPvaE&feature=related
BACKWARDS SKATING DRILLS!!!!! I'm dying. How'd you know 2and10???
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Whilelicking, his hands moved to her front and into her crotch. With that he told me to offer my breasts to him for hispleasure, I immediately held each of my breasts in my own handsone at a time and offered them to him for him to slap.
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