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04/06/2004 Marine Tap vs. Westside/Fricano’s
MTR proved to be unstoppable Tuesday as they
skated to victory over Westside. Things
looked a bit odd as Westside employed the “cherry picker plan” by having
someone stay at MTR’s blue line. That
move paid off for Westside as they tallied the first goal of the game. MTR answered back quickly, with a goal from
Rich St.Denis to tie it up. A slashing
duel then took place between MTR’s Tracy “Mr. CCM”, and Tim Schuppe. Tracy ended up with 4 minutes while Tim
racked up 5 minutes with a game misconduct.
With Westside’s bench whittled down to 6 skaters, MTR took the lead with
a goal from Steve Vaughan. Westside
came back with another to tie it up. In
an uncharacteristic shot, Steve Haines fired an open ice wrister past goalie
Keith Gabris to put MTR back in the lead once again. MTR was crashing the net as Ken Sipe knocked in a rebound for what
ended up being the game winner. Steve
Haines added one more with a pass from Tracy Adams in the 3rd. Westside managed one more goal but not
enough to make the difference.
03/30/2004 Marine Tap vs. Tan-n-Tone
Same game – different team for the MTR win
over TNT. Once again centers, Jim
MacDonald and Steve Bethune lit it up with a 2-0 victory over TNT. The only change was that Steve Bethune
notched the game winner this week. This
was a gritty game, but MTR held fast as the 3rd period wound
down. Mark Evans posted another playoff
shutout and has yet to be scored on for the playoffs. Onward to the championship!
03/16/2004 Marine Tap vs. Screen Ideas
Playoff energy was in the air as MTR skated
to a 2-0 win over the boys in blue from Screen Ideas. Jim MacDonald opened the scoring by tapping in the puck left on
the goal line behind goalie Lance Sowa.
Steve Bethune put in the insurance goal in the 2nd. That was all MTR needed as goalie Mark Evans
delivered a stellar performance with a playoff shutout.
MTR just did not have the right stuff Tuesday
night as they were put away by H/R 4-1.
Jim MacDonald had the lone goal for MTR. MTR is going to need to sharpen their game for the playoffs.
03/02/2004 Marine Tap vs. Westside/Fricano’s
It was “Clash of the Titans” Tuesday night as
MTR battled Westside for dominance.
Steve Bethune opened quickly with a quick wrist shot from close
range. In the 2nd, Steve
Haines knocked in a rebound from the slot to go up 2-0. Westside answered back quickly with 2 goals
to tie the game. With about 6 minutes
left, Tim Schuppe (Westside), got an on-ice shot past goalie Mark Evans in what
looked like would be the game winner.
With just over 2 minutes left in the game, Bob Sikkenga was carrying the
puck out of the Westside end when Steve Vaughan skated in for a pick-pocket
steal. Steve patiently held the puck as
goalie Keith Gabris went down, then banged in the puck to tie the game –
awesome finish!
02/24/2004 Marine Tap vs. Tan-n-Tone
The puck was a flyin’ as MTR threw a barrage
of shot’s at TnT goalie Bobby Graham Tuesday night. MTR came loaded for bear with three lines of wingers. Coming off the injured reserve list was left
winger Rich St.Denis – welcome back Rich!
TnT opened the scoring breaking through the defense to go up 1-0 in the
first. Brent Finner answered with a
redirected shot to tie the game. TnT
then went up in the 2nd with a goal off the face-off in the MTR
zone. Brent Finner came back once again
shooting in his own rebound over top of a fallen Bobby Graham. Bobby played especially tough in the 3rd
with a spectacular leg in the air save to keep the game at 2-2. MTR severely out shot TnT but was unable to
come up with the “W”.
02/17/2004 Marine Tap vs. Mainstreet Pub
MTR was back in the groove Tuesday in a solid victory over Mainstreet Pub. No doubt inspired by Brent Finner’s motivational editorial from the previous week, MTR went into the game determined. Bill Parson’s opened the scoring with a redirected shot past goalie Mike Allsbrook. Mainstreet answered back when goalie Mark Evans decided to make things a bit more challenging by throwing Les Poort’s shot right back at him for another chance. Les skated around Mark for the easy goal. After that it was all business as Brent Finner blazed past the defense for a top shelf game winner. Jim MacDonald then notched another redirected shot past Allsbrook. Bill Parson’s then came up with an unprecedented 2nd goal of the night when he took a pass from Steve Vaughan who had draw Allsbrook out of the net. Steve Vaughan then finished the evening with a breakaway goal in the 3rd. The MTR defense, Larry Finner, Tracy Adams, Mark Cybulski, and Bill Parson’s were as solid as they have been all year – great job guys!
02/10/2004 Marine Tap vs. Lakeshore/Antonio’s
In a lack luster performance, MTR was out
skated and out hustled by Lakeshore.
The Men in Black doubled up MTR by a 4-2 score. MTR had blue in their sweater trim but not
in their collars as there was no sign of work ethic. Hopefully MTR will look to rebound next week. All team members should have dental work
done, to have the silver spoons removed from their mouths, as victories in this
league will not be handed over on a Silver Platter.
By Brent Finner
02/03/2004 Marine Tap vs. Time Out Lounge
In a defensive battle, Marine Tap took it to TOL 2-1 for the win. MTR went down 1-0 in the 2nd period when Tom Winegar deflected a shot from in front of goalie Mark Evans. This would prove to be TOL’s lone goal. Jeff VanStratt answered with a power play goal, the result of a double minor penalty on TOL. The game remained scoreless until later in the 3rd period. Brent Finner took charge with a blazing breakaway for the go-ahead goal and game winner with about 4 minutes left in the game. It looked as though TOL was going to keep their emotions in check until a skirmish took place next to MTR goalie Mark Evans. The result was the Winegar boys both sitting in the box along with MTR defenseman Bill Parsons. With the win, MTR has a solid lock on 2nd place.
01/20/2004 Marine Tap vs. Howell’s/Racquets
In a steady game, Marine Tap took it to HR for a 5-3 victory. Steve Vaughan opened with a close range shot to put MTR on the scoreboard. HR was awarded a penalty shot in which Matt Pinter tallied to tie the game. MTR answered with a power play goal by Bill Parsons standing at Vern Rich’s doorstep, within a few seconds to regain the lead, 2-1. Jeff VanStratt then top shelved one past Vern Rich in the 2nd. Ken Sipe, in another guest appearance, tallied in the 3rd for the 4-1 lead. Steve Haines finished the scoring by cleaning up the garbage left from a 2 on 1 attempt from Steve Vaughan and Jim MacDonald. With 3 minutes left in the game MTR let their guard down a bit allowing 2 quick goals by HR to threaten a comeback tie. HR’s comeback was squelched in the final minute resulting in the 5-3 win for MTR.
01/13/2004 Marine Tap vs. Westside/Fricano’s
In a “Clash of the Titans” match up Marine Tap took it on the chin from Westside/Fricano’s with a 5-4 loss. Making a guest appearance, Ken Sipe opened the scoring in the1st period. Later in the period Jim MacDonald tallied with number 2 to put MTR up 2-0 at the end of the 1st. W/F answered in the 2nd with a pair of goals to tie the game. In the 3rd, W/F proceeded to go up by another. Ken Sipe came to the rescue again to tie the game. W/F seemed determined and came back with another to go up 4-3. Ken Sipe, the man of the hour, proceeded to claim his hat trick to tie the game again. With three minutes left, a questionable call went against Ken Sipe as he was sent to the sin bin. W/F scored within 10 seconds with the go-ahead goal and game winner to put the score at 5-4. This was a fast paced well-played game.
01/06/2004 Marine Tap vs. Tan-n-Tone
Marine Tap took it to Tan-n-Tone after the holidays with a 3-2 victory. Steve Haines opened the scoring redirecting a shot from Larry Finner. Steve Vaughan then banged one from the side off of the stick of TnT defenseman Tom Alderink, to go up 2-0. TnT came back with a goal in the 2nd to threaten a comeback. In a mad scramble in front of goalie Bob Graham, Steve Haines managed to knock in a loose puck to go up 3-1. TnT answered with one more goal in the 3rd leaving MTR with the final one goal lead. The win was not without cost as Mark Cybulski was dazed with a puck in the ear and Jeff VanStratt suffered a hard fall.
Steve Haines
12/15/2003 Marine Tap vs. Mainstreet
Marine Tap took a 5-4 beating from Mainstreet. Missing from action was Jim MacDonald, Steve Haines, and Steve Bethune.
Steve Haines
12/8/2003 Marine Tap vs. Lakeshore/Antonio’s
In steady game MTR defeated LA 6-2. MTR looking steady going into the holidays.
Steve Haines
12/2/2003 Marine Tap vs. Time Out Lounge
In a penalty riddled game MTR skated to a 3-2 win over TO. Rich St.Denis opened the night with quick wrister from close range. Jim MacDonald notched the 2nd tally with drive up the slot. Jeff VanStratt was credited with the game winner putting MTR up 3-1 in the 3rd. Bill Parsons, in Jim Derezinski style, knocked in a cross-ice pass for TO with 33 seconds left in the game. MTR held on for the “W”.
Steve Haines
11/25/2003 Marine Tap vs. Screen Ideas
There
was holiday magic in the air as MTR skated to a 3-0 win over screen ideas with
sub goalie Scott Christmas. Steve Haines
opened the night with a on ice shot past goalie Lance Sowa. The score stayed 1-0 until the third period
when Steve Vaughan banged in a rebound.
Brent Finner notched the insurance goal from point-blank range. Kudos to Tracy Adams, Bill Parsons, and
Larry Finner on defense – great job guys.
Scott Christmas – great job on the shutout. Happy Thanksgiving!
Steve Haines
11/18/2003 Marine Tap vs. Howell’s/Racquets
Marine
Tap relinquished a 2 goal lead to end up with a tie in Tuesday’s game against
Howell’s/Racquets. Jim MacDonald opened
the scoring followed with a tally by Steve Bethune in the 1st
period. HR came back with a goal in the
2nd and 3rd periods.
Not much to say on this game.
If anyone has anything to add,
let me know.
Steve Haines
11/11/2003 Marine Tap vs. Westside/Fricano’s
Westside/Fricano’s scored on the first shift and never lost the lead all night. It wasn't our worst game, but not much went right all night. Our passes were off all night, we missed open nets, etc. WF took advantage of our mistakes and we couldn't get a bounce. We deserved to lose.
The good news is we are still in first place.
Larry Finner
11/04/2003 Marine Tap vs. Tan-n-Tone
Marine Tap went to a sparkling 5-0 record
Tuesday as they put away Tan-n-Tone 5-2.
Steve Bethune tallied early in the first period. Soon after, Steve Haines flipped a back hand
past Bobby Graham. Tan-n-Tone came back
with 2 goals to tie the game. Steve
Vaughan notched the game winner followed by insurance goals from Bill Parsons
and Jim MacDonald. MTR will face their
arch nemesis Tuesday @ 10:10, the Westside Inn boys.
Steve Haines
10/28/2003 Marine Tap vs. Main Street
Marine Tap moved the mark to 4-0 Tuesday as
they put away Main Street 2-0. Tracy
Adams opened the scoring in the 1st period with a redirected blast
from the point. In the second period
Brent Finner fired a shot past screened goalie, Mike Allsbrook from Main
Street, to go up 2-0. In the 3rd,
ref Ron Stevenson waved off an MTR goal by Steve Haines on a questionable high
stick call. The win did not come
without cost as Tracy Adams paid in blood with a 10-stitch gash to the
chin. When asked about wearing a full
mask after the game, Tracy pointed out that those are for wimps!
Steve Haines
10/21/2003 Marine Tap vs. Lakeshore/Antonio’s
Marine Tap extended their winning streak to 3
games on Tuesday with a big win over LA.
Although MTR outplayed LA most of the game, scoring was hard to come
by. In the 1st period Rich
St.Denis found himself alone with the puck in front of goalie Todd Wheeler (LA)
as a result of a face off. Rich slid to
the far left and buried the shot as Todd lay on the ice. Late in the 1st period, Steve
Vaughn shot a wrister past a screened goalie to go up 2-0. The boys from MTR played gritty the
remainder of the game with many scoring chances.
In a close, hard fought game, Marine Tap came
out victorious over the Time Out Lounge by a score of 4-3 in Tuesday Night
Men's Hockey. Marine tap jumped out to
a 2 goal lead in the first period, only to see the lead disappear as Timeout
Lounge fought back to tie the game.
Marine Tap then scored the next 2 goals to take a 4-2 lead early in the
third period. Time Out scored again,
just past the mid point of the third period, to make it a close game. Marine Tap, however, showed their grit and
held on for the win. Ken Sipe, a last
minute call up from the sub list, scored two goals for Marine Tap. Jim MacDonald and Brent Finner scored the
other goals for Marine Tap.
Larry Finner
10/07/2003 Marine Tap vs. Screen Ideas
Marine Tape opened the season with a tough “W” Tuesday against Screen Ideas. Jeff Bondy opened the scoring for SI. Marine Tap answered soon after in the first period with an odd man rush from Jim MacDonald. Mike Hanson from SI tallied in the 2nd with a quick wrist shot to go up 2-1. Steve Vaughan tapped in a rebound that was not seen by goalie Lance Sowa in the 2nd. With 5 minutes left in the 3rd period, Steve Bethune banged in a rebound in what proved to be the game winner. With a minute to go, SI pulled the goalie, allowing a steal by Rich St.Denis to assure the win with an open net goal. Always good to win the first game! Go MTR!
Steve Haines