regular season is complete...

and the Slammers came out on TOP!! (...not that that surprised me or most fans.)

I'm in the middle of recapping the whole season, but just felt like I should write something here. :)

The playoffs are underway and the boys are up 2-0 in the first round. I'll try my darn-est to keep this blog updated for the playoffs.

That's all for now I guess...keep an eye out for my full season recap!!

New season!!

OK, so I haven't posted in a while, that's my bad.
However, we are 14 games into the 2009-10 season and the boys are 13-0-1...one loss in a shootout, which isn't too darn bad. There were are lot of changes in the off season, with only 8 returning players. Both(or all 3) goalies are new. They seem to have come together well as a team so far. And hopefully will be a force though out the season.
This blog was just to let you know I haven't left town yet. I'll try to write more later.

your choice...

These are not my pictures...they are taken off the Bugle-Observer website...and both were printed in the paper...they say a picture is worth a thousand words....you decide?

for the record both were saves...see #12 in the second picture, he got the puck out of the crease. you may have to click on the picture to see the whole thing.

...don't get me wrong i still want to wish Bent best wishes as he finished this year and is on to other things next year. hopefully Black will still be around next year, it will be hard to watch without him.

[i never tired to hide the face that i like Black more, but i also just posted these pics because it truely shows the difference in goalies we had.]

picture...

In my other blog I posted two pictures one of each goalie and then this one as a bonus...I do plan to post the other two pictures here, but have an early day tomorrow. So I am only posting this one for now...this is Curtis Black in regluar season action, against the Miramichi Timberwolves who the Slammers faced in the first round of the playoffs.

I really like this shot and it was a fantastic save by Black! haha

another season is done

On Thursday night I made the trip up to the Miramichi to watch game 7 of the semi final Meek division playoff series. It was a long series and game 1 proved how close and intense the series would be.
Game 1 went into double over time, the OT winner came after a penalty for the Slammers. Many said the winner of game 1 would win the series(which ended up being the case). [4-3 final score].
Game 2 was all Timberwolves as they took a 4-0 lead going into the third period, the Slammers scored one goal but the Twolves scored once more to finish the game 5-1 and to take a 2-0 lead on the series.
Game 3 would be a major turning point for the Slammers they showed up to play and play they did. Curtis Black took over in net for the Slammers and block everything the Twolves threw at him. 7-0 was the final and the Slammers headed home with the momentum.
Game 4 started out well for the Slammers with a power play goal just over 2 minutes in but the Twolves scored 3...but the turning point in this game was on a delayed penalty call. The Twolves shot the puck on our goalie but (from what I heard) it went over the net and wrapped around the boards some how and took a weird bounce, went down the ice and into the empty Twolves net. The Slammers gladly took that goal and didn't look back after that. The final score was 8-5 and the Slammers were back in the series.
Game 5, 6 and 7 all had the same score 3-2...the Twolves took game 5 and ultimately game 7. I knew that at the end it would all depend on which team showed up...I found the Slammers started out strong in the games but didn't show up for the 2nd periods, then they tried to beat them in the 3rd, which was too little too late in the 7th game.
Thanks for another unforgettable season. Best of luck to the 20 year olds, you will be missed.
I can't wait for next season, it will be a long summer but I'll be back in the fall!!

All good things must come to an end...

It's sad but true...
Last night marked the end of the Slammers winning streak which was at 12 games...I've got all kinda of questions surrounding the game and the team, however, I sincerely doubt they will be answered. Ever. I don't understand why you play one goalie(Black) Friday night, he gets a shutout and then you turn around and start the other goalie(Bent) the next night?! I guess that's my main question. And it's not even that I like Black more than Bent, I won't hide that. But why wouldn't you start Black, who just had the shutout? Maybe it was because they were both away games, but Bent has played more games. AND both goalies were traveling the same amount, I understand Black might have been tired but he had the win!
I know, I know, I'm not the coach(thank god for that) and I don't know what goes on with the team. I just wish that I knew why they played Bent instead of Black, I'm sure I won't ever get the answer. I also realize that Bent is probably our 'starter' and will play in the playoffs and I can't do anything about it.
Sometimes it's hard being just a fan.
The other thing is we lost to Amherst...the last two times we faced them was at home(during the streak) and we beat them both times(the first time 5-2 and the second time 5-3) so how do we lose to them 4-1 in their barn?! I knew they would have to lose eventually I'm just disappointed in how it happened. Don't get me wrong they haven't lost me as a fan, I don't think they ever could.
The 12 game winning streak brings me to another point, how good/bad is a league that has (at least) two teams that have 12 game winning streaks? (the Timberwolves also did it in the fall, and I'm really not sure if any one else did it.) It's not because either team is THAT great and it's not that the other teams are bad. Twelve wins in a row is a pretty big feat, no matter the league. I just think it's pretty crazy.

The boys have 4 games left, starting with an away game Friday night and then 3 home games. the first two games are going to be crucial as they are fighting for home ice advantage and can potentially get it(I think). As they have a home and home against the Timberwolves, who are just 2 point ahead of them(and currently seeded 2nd compared to our 3rd place). They will also face Summerside, who they have had an interesting time with this season. Starting with the bench brawl early in the season. I can't remember what the scores were like between these two teams, I just know it will be a good game. And their final game will be played on Feb. 28st against Restigouche, who have had a tough season(I think they have a lot of young guys). It should be a good couple of weeks! And the playoffs are just around the corner, yay! :D

Can you say 13-2 since the xmas break...cuz I can

The Slammers are currently on an 11 game winning streak, however they are 13-2 since the Christmas break. They have claimed a playoff spot and are fighting for the home ice advantage. I can honestly say I have been cheering for them all year, through the ups and the downs. When they weren't 'clicking' at the beginning of the season to the last minute trades. But I haven't been this proud since, well since maybe last season's playoff run...

I know the season isn't over yet, the boys have 6 more games ahead of them, including two away games this weekend(Friday night in  Resitgouche and than in Amherst the very next night). It should be a tough weekend but I have faith in them to pull through a couple more wins before next weekend's (Feb 20 and 21st) home and home against Miramichi (away the 20th and home the 21st). Then ending the boys will be home to end the regular season against Summerside on the 27th and Restigouche on the 28th. 

There isn't a better time than right now to be a Slammers fan!