2025 Summer Season 3 Hockey League Week by Week Recap

Game 1: Knights 9, Red Wings 5

“Welcome back, folks, to ‘Two Minutes for Talking’, the only hockey call-in show where the goals come faster than TechniPower losses. First game of the night: Knights vs. Red Wings. And let me tell you — it was less a hockey game and more like a Knights skills competition.

The Red Wings actually scored first. Jay Arena, bless his heart, snuck one in. Caller Mike from Duluth says: ‘For about seven minutes, I thought we were Cup contenders.’ Yeah Mike, and for about seven minutes I thought my ex-wife loved me. Reality hurts.

Then the Knights decided to, I don’t know, show up? Gavin Morton pops two faster than you can say ‘beer run,’ Richards chips in, and some guy wearing number 16 — who apparently doesn’t even deserve a name on the scoresheet — makes it 4-1. End of one, game over, drive home safely.

Second period? Vince Bakshani scores twice because apparently no one on the Red Wings defense has ever heard of him. Mitch Malin gets one late, which was basically like trying to patch the Titanic with duct tape.

And in the third, the Knights just kept dunking on them. Feinberg got one for the Wings — congrats, he now leads the team in meaningless goals. Dooley took a 10-minute misconduct, which is funny because his teammates were probably jealous — they wish they could get suspended and not show up next game. Shots tied at 43, but Knights win 9-5. Caller Jerry says: ‘That’s a goalie duel, right?’ No Jerry, that’s two guys playing whack-a-mole with frozen rubber.”

Game 2: Red Wings 3, TechniPower 1

“Oh baby, now this one’s special. “Folks, grab your popcorn because this one was pure comedy. TechniPower has officially clinched the Turd Trophy — mathematically eliminated from dignity with five games still left to play. A 10-game winless streak in a draft league… let me say that again… in a draft league. Captain Jeff McCoy, I don’t know what your strategy is, but I’m thinking next year you let your neighbor’s toddler pick names out of a hat. It literally cannot get worse. Caller Susan says: ‘How does that even happen in a draft league?’ Great question, Susan. My guess is Captain Jeff McCoy drafted his team using a Ouija board.

First period — Brad Graf scores late for the Stars. Meanwhile, Dave Gibbard in the TechniPower net was busier than a bartender on St. Patrick’s Day: 21 shots faced. On the other end, Scott Anderson faced six. SIX! Caller Todd says: ‘That’s a light warm-up in beer league.’ Todd, that’s a light warm-up in practice when half the team’s still in the parking lot.

Second period? Drago and Wood cash in on the power play because apparently TechniPower penalty killing involves standing in a circle and hoping. Phil DeGiuli takes a slashing penalty and then a 10-minute misconduct — automatic 1 game suspension. Honestly, at this point suspensions are a perk in TechniPower. Free night off, no consequences.

Third period — miracle of miracles — TechniPower scores. Jeff Moonshower banks it in off the goalie’s butt. Yes, you heard me: the butt goal. Caller Frank from Alpharetta says: ‘That’s just creative offense!’No Frank, that’s called a pity goal and it should come with a Hallmark card. Final shots? 49 to 18. TechniPower might as well have been shooting with pool noodles.

Folks, let’s be real — this team isn’t just bad, they’re historically bad. Caller Dave asks: ‘Do they even practice?’ I don’t know, Dave. But if they do, I bet they lose those scrimmages too.”

📞 Caller 1 (Mike from Duluth):

“Yeah, I was at that Knights–Red Wings game. Can we just shorten it to ‘Jay Arena scored, then bad things happened’? My beer lasted longer than the Red Wings’ lead.”

🎙️ Host:

“Exactly, Mike. Seven minutes of hope, then 53 minutes of misery. You basically paid $12 for a comedy show.”

📞 Caller 2 (Susan from Atlanta):

“So TechniPower clinched the Turd Trophy with five games left? That’s like losing your job during the interview.”

🎙️ Host:

“Couldn’t have said it better, Susan. They aren’t just in last place, they lapped last place. That’s commitment.”

📞 Caller 3 (Todd from Cumming):

“Hey, I checked the box score — TechniPower had 18 shots the whole game. That’s less than some teams get on the power play. Do they even own sticks, or are they swinging pool noodles out there?”

🎙️ Host:

“Honestly, Todd, the noodle theory checks out. Might explain why Jeff Moonshower’s butt-goal was the highlight of their season.”

📞 Caller 4 (Frank from Roswell):

“That butt-goal was genius! Finally a strategy: if you can’t beat the goalie, just use the goalie’s backside. Revolutionary stuff.”

🎙️ Host:

“Frank, let’s calm down. That’s not strategy, that’s desperation dressed up as creativity. If you’re bragging about scoring off a goalie’s butt, you’re basically the Cleveland Browns of hockey.”

📞 Caller 5 (Jerry from Detroit):

“Shots were tied 43–43 in Game 1. Doesn’t that mean it was a goalie duel?”

🎙️ Host:

“Jerry, buddy, a goalie duel is 2–1, maybe 3–2. Nine to five is Dolly Parton hockey: plenty of work, no real purpose.”

📞 Caller 6 (Dave from Somewhere Sad):

“As a TechniPower fan, I just want to say… do we even have fans anymore? Or are we just a support group at this point?”

🎙️ Host:

“Dave, you’re not a fan, you’re a survivor. Start a group chat, get matching t-shirts. I suggest ‘We Suffer Together.’”

🎙️ Host (closing):

“There you have it, folks — the fans have spoken, and the verdict is in: Red Wings are clowns, TechniPower is a tragedy, and the Knights are just here padding stats. Same time next week, when we’ll see if TechniPower can somehow invent new ways to lose.”

From Game 1: Knights 9, Red Wings 5

Jay Arena (Red Wings):

“Scoring first was fun. For about seven minutes, I thought we were the better team. Then I remembered we were the Red Wings.”

Gavin Morton (Knights, 2 goals):

“Honestly, I scored twice before my legs even got warm. At this point I’m thinking of trying it left-handed next week just to make it fair.”

Bill Yox (Red Wings goalie):

“They said shots were even, 43–43. What they didn’t mention is the Knights’ shots came with actual velocity, while ours looked like warm-up drills.”

Shawn Dooley (Red Wings, 10-minute misconduct):

“Yeah, I got tossed. Honestly, best part of my night. Early shower, no more watching their forwards skate past me. Win-win.”

From Game 2: Red Wings 3, TechniPower 1

Dave Gibbard (TechniPower goalie, 49 shots faced):

“My Fitbit says I burned 2,800 calories tonight. Meanwhile, our offense burned about six.”

Jeff Moonshower (TechniPower, butt-goal scorer):

“Look, a goal’s a goal. Off the butt, off the Zamboni, I don’t care. At least I’ll be remembered as the guy who broke the shutout… even if it’s for all the wrong reasons.”

Phil DeGiuli (TechniPower, suspension):

“Yeah, I took a 10-minute misconduct. Honestly, it’s strategy at this point. One-game suspension? That’s a free mental health day.”

Brad Graf (Stars, first goal scorer):

“I felt bad scoring, to be honest. Gibbard was out there like Neo in The Matrix, but his teammates looked like they were stuck in dial-up internet.”

Scott Anderson (Stars goalie, 18 shots faced):

“I broke a sweat once. It was when I bent down to fix my pad strap. Otherwise, it felt like I was watching open skate from the crease.”

TechniPower Owns the TURD with 5 games remaining.

Can you believe the gap between first and last? 183 frichin shots!!!!

Number looks good until you understand TechniPower has only taken 420 shots in 15 games. That averages to 28 shots a game. Red Wings average taking 40 shots a game. 

Oh Baby! Now that’s a stat John Davidson would foam over. A 220-shot differential between first and last place? That’s not just bad, that’s “burn the tapes” bad.

Put another way: TechniPower’s goalie is basically volunteering for an unpaid overtime shift every single game. Fifteen extra shots a night — that’s an extra period’s worth of rubber fired at him while his teammates are probably debating which flavor of Gatorade tastes best.

At this point, we shouldn’t even call it goaltending — it’s survival training. He’s not playing hockey, he’s reenacting the Alamo with a mask and a stick.

The consensus seems to be just bring Labatt Blue Light but that is your choice. 

Thank you beer guys for each bring 4 dozen ice cold Labatt Blue Light and Labatt Blue beer!! 

Remember bringing beer is an important responsibility. It takes planning and preparation, so please don't wait to game day to try find Labatt Blue Light and Labatt Blue beer!!

Game 1: TechniPower 4 vs Red Wings 8

“Let’s talk TechniPower–Red Wings, folks. I hope you were sitting down for this one — and maybe holding a comfort animal — because TechniPower actually scored first. Yeah, I said it. John Knudsen found the net, the crowd’s thinking, ‘This is it! This is the one!’ And then, reality set in. Mitch Malin tied it, Trevor Maurer gave them the lead again, and Marc Manning said, ‘Nah, let’s not get crazy here.’ Then Josh Josephson scored with ten seconds left in the first — TEN! — because nothing says ‘we’re doomed’ like giving up a last-second goal. That’s like fumbling at the one-yard line with your mom watching.

Second period? Oh, buddy, it was a crime scene. The second period was essentially a Red Wings practice drill with live targets. It was like the Red Wings brought a bazooka to a water ballon fight. Red Wings outshoot them 20–5. Andrew Feinberg scores, Erik Belinfante says, ‘Hey, I’m here!’… and Dru Trimble says, ‘That’s cute, now sit down.’ At that point, TechniPower’s defense had more holes than a golf course.

Third period? Just the final nails in the coffin. Malin on the power play, Jay Arena, Knudsen gets a sympathy goal, Greg Kelly ends it. Final shots? 50–26 Wings. Losing streak? Nine. You could send TechniPower to a team-building retreat at Disney World and they’d still come back with no wins and a churro addiction.

Game 2: Stars 3 vs Knights 3 (Overtime)

Now let’s talk Stars–Knights, aka “The Steve Woods Show, featuring 13 other guys who apparently forgot their sticks.”

First period: Woods scores. Knights say, ‘Cool story,’ Tim Conti ties it. Second period: Marc Salatino gives Knights the lead, which I assume lit a fire under Woods the size of a small oil rig. Third period: Woods ties it, Woods scores again, Stars lead, and the rest of the Stars roster just… watches. Like, at least buy a ticket if you’re gonna be a spectator. But noooo — Tyler Edgarton ties it on a late power play because the hockey gods hate fun.

Overtime? Stars outshoot the Knights 5–1, but Woods doesn’t take all five shots so obviously nobody scores. Final shots? 43–28 Stars. Woods has all three goals, the game puck, and probably the Zamboni keys. At this point, just get the man his own team: the Atlanta Woodys. Slogan? ‘We score. He scores.’

📞 CALLER #1 – “Longtime TechniPower Sufferer”

"Yeah, hi, it’s me again. Look, I don’t know what hurts worse — watching TechniPower blow another game or realizing I’ve now spent more money on beer this season than they’ve spent on defense. Nine straight losses. Nine! You could put nine traffic cones out there and at least the puck would bounce off one of them by accident. And the shots? Fifty to twenty-six?! I’ve seen less shooting at a yoga retreat. If John Knudsen wants to score twice a game, great, but maybe somebody else could join him before I start rooting for the Zamboni driver."

📞 CALLER #2 – “Over It in Section 12”

"Hey, I was at the game. I left after the second period. Not because we were losing — because I got tired of standing up every time the Red Wings scored. I burned more calories celebrating their goals than our guys did skating. At this point, I think TechniPower’s strategy is to lull opponents into a false sense of security… but the ‘surprise’ never comes."

📞 CALLER #3 – “Stars Loyalist… Sort Of”

"Steve Woods. That’s the call. That’s the tweet. That’s the whole team. Can we just cut the other 14 guys and replace them with mannequins? At least mannequins won’t miss open nets. Woods scores all three, and what do we do? We blow it with two minutes left because apparently ‘defense’ is just a rumor. Over forty shots and we can’t win? If Steve’s not shooting, it’s basically recess for the other team."

📞 CALLER #4 – “Knights Fan, Mildly Smug”

"Yeah, Knights fan here. Big respect to Steve Woods for trying to beat us single-handedly. Honestly, it was adorable. But hey, tying it late was fun. Watching the Stars pass the puck to anyone not named Woods in OT? Even better. Like, thanks for the point, guys. You’re the best."

📞 CALLER #5 – “The Concerned Girlfriend”

"Hi, I’m dating a guy on the Stars. I’m not gonna say his name, but let’s just say he hasn’t scored all season and it’s starting to feel symbolic. If he’s not gonna shoot the puck, maybe he could at least fetch water for Woods. Somebody’s gotta keep the man hydrated."

Tim Contin - 25 pts

Robbie Moore - 23 pts

Andrew Feinberg - 19 pts

Jay Arena, Vince Bakshani, Brad Graf, and Dan Costa -16 pts

Steven Woods - 15 pts

Mitch Malin and Greg Kelly - 14 pts

Red Wings are blowing the league away with 560 shots, most of them against TechniPower. Red Wings have taken 156 shots more than TechniPower. Amazing

Team's scoring percentage are relatively close amongst all four teams

TechniPower has given up an amazing 590 shots on goal which averages over 42 shots per game. Red Wings have locked it down by giving up only 376 shots which averages 26.8 shots per game.

TechniPower is minus 33 goals for and against after 14 games.

After 14 weeks last season the worse differential was 19 held by the Knights. After 14 weeks last season TechniPower gave up 486 shots on goal while the Red Wings led with 446 shots taken.

This is not a good stats package for TechniPower.

Jim Tobin what do you say about these stats?

Thank you beer guys and to Lonnie for bringing pizza.

The consensus seems to be just bring Labatt Blue Light but that is your choice. 

Thank you beer guys for each bring 4 dozen ice cold Labatt Blue Light and Labatt Blue beer!! 

Remember bringing beer is an important responsibility. It takes planning and preparation, so please don't wait to game day to try find Labatt Blue Light and Labatt Blue beer!!

Week 13 Recap: A Tie, A Shutout, and a Full-Blown Power Shift

Week 13 delivered chaos, ego bruises, and at least one team that remembered how to play hockey. Tim Conti leapfrogged Robbie Moore in the scoring race, officially reclaiming the "Guy Who Scores the Most and Reminds You About It" title. Meanwhile, the Knights stormed into first place on the back of Paul Gwyn, who turned into a human vacuum and erased the Red Wings' offense like it was written in pencil.

And then there was TechniPower, who celebrated a tie like they just won Game 7 of the Cup Final. To be fair, when you've lost seven straight, not losing feels like a win. Baby steps.

Game 1: TechniPower 4 vs Stars 4

(Now Featuring: Hope!)

Things started like any other TechniPower game — with Brad Graf scoring and the team falling behind. But then, something wild happened: Jamie Henkemeyer and Robin Staveley both scored. For TechniPower. In the same period. Yes, really. People checked the scoreboard twice.

Brad Graf, not to be outdone by himself, tied it up again, and then Pete March went full Bobby Orr — coast to coast, split the D, slipped it five-hole, and probably winked at the Gibby on the way by. It was 3–2 Stars, and TechniPower looked stunned they were even in a game.

Second period? The Stars outshot TechniPower 17–4, and somehow only scored on a penalty shot. It's like they were trying to keep things interesting. Scott Anderson probably made a grocery list during the period.

Third period? Enter Scott Pearson, who strapped the team to his back, scored twice, and whispered, “Not today, Satan,” as he tied the game at 4–4.

Overtime? TechniPower outshot the Stars 3–0, which might be the first time they outshot anyone in a calendar year. But, in classic TechniPower fashion, none of those shots went in.

Final score: 4–4. Final mood: celebratory confusion.

Final shot count: Stars 41, TechniPower 34.

Moral victory: TechniPower, by unanimous decision.

Game 2: Red Wings 0 vs Knights 4

(Paul Gwyn and the Case of the Missing Offense)

The Red Wings entered this game with the league's scariest offense. They left it with an existential crisis.

The Knights, apparently done with middle-of-the-pack mediocrity, scored four goals in the first period, then casually leaned back for the next 44 minutes like their job was done. Gavin Morton opened the floodgates, Tim Conti casually padded his stats with two more, and Erik Hendricks chimed in with a “don’t forget about me” goal.

On the other end, Paul Gwyn put on a clinic. He stopped 27 shots, several of them legally considered criminal acts. By the third period, the Red Wings were throwing everything at the net — pucks, sticks, maybe a few sighs of frustration — and none of it got through. Gwyn might still be in net stopping shots for fun.

Final score: Knights 4, Red Wings 0.

Final quote from the Red Wings bench: “Can we play TechniPower next week?”

Game 1: TechniPower 4 vs Stars 4

Scott Pearson (TechniPower)

"Yeah, I scored twice, but honestly I was just trying to avoid backchecking. Every time I go forward, they let me stay there."

Pete March (Stars)

"That goal was pure instinct. I just kept skating until someone told me to stop. Then I scored. Still waiting for someone to stop me."

Brad Graf (Stars)

"I scored two goals and still had to carry the cooler to the bench. This league has no respect for greatness."

Robin Staveley (TechniPower)

"I wound up and slapped it as hard as I could. Pretty sure it deflected off three people, two sticks, and maybe an unpaid parking ticket. But hey — goal’s a goal."

Jamie Henkemeyer (TechniPower)

"I only shoot when I lose control of the puck. This time it worked out."

Scott Anderson (Stars, goalie)

"Second period was a bit boring. I started counting the lights in the rafters. I think there are 27. Maybe 28. I’ll confirm next game."

Game 2: Red Wings 0 vs Knights 4

Paul Gwyn (Knights, goalie)

"They call it a shutout. I call it 27 opportunities to question my life choices while people crash into me at 10 mph."

Tim Conti (Knights)

"I told Robbie Moore I’d pass him in points this week. Then I remembered I hate passing, so I just scored twice instead."

Erik Hendricks (Knights)

"Everyone else was scoring, so I figured if I didn’t get one, I’d have to buy post-game beers. That goal saved me like $22."

Robbie Moore (Red Wings)

"It’s called ‘strategic silence.’ Sometimes you don’t score just to build suspense for the playoffs. That’s what I’m going with."

Bill Yox (Red Wings, goalie)

"Four goals in the first period. I haven’t felt that overwhelmed since I tried explaining Netflix to my parents."

1. Tim Conti - 23 pts
2. Robbie Moore - 22 pts
3. Andrew Feinberg - 18 pts
4. Vince Bakshani and Dan Costa - 16 pts
5. Jay Arena and Brad Graf - 14 pts
6. Chris Quinn and Greg Kelly - 13 pts

1. Scott Anderson - 2.58 GAA and a .919 save percentage
2. Paul Gwyn - 3.00 GAA and a .910 save percentage

Thank You Beer Guys

The consensus seems to be just bring Labatt Blue Light but that is your choice. 

Thank you beer guys for each bring 4 dozen ice cold Labatt Blue Light and Labatt Blue beer!! 

Remember bringing beer is an important responsibility. It takes planning and preparation, so please don't wait to game day to try find Labatt Blue Light and Labatt Blue beer!!

It was a strong showing between the pipes this week, with all four goaltenders posting save percentages north of .900. Paul Gwyn led the group with a stellar .946%—either he found his rhythm or the shooters ran out of ideas.

On the offensive side, Vince Bakshani paced the scoring with 3 points, while Tim Conti, Tom Dolan, and a mysterious figure known only as Brian Spratt each tallied a pair of goals.

The with the 3-2 victory over the Stars the Red Wings moved into sole possession of first place.

Game 1: TechniPower 2 vs Knights 5

Jamie Henkemeyer (TechniPower):

"I figured if I scored early enough, we might catch them still tying their skates. Didn’t work out, but for 90 seconds, we were elite."

Sanj Joshi (Knights):

"I was so wide open on the back post, I thought I was doing something wrong. Like, is this a prank?"

Vince Bakshani (Knights):

"It was a 2-on-1, but I had the puck, so obviously I was shooting. Sorry, whoever was with me."

David Gibbard (TechniPower goalie):

"42 shots is a lot. I thought about charging per save. It might help me when I retire and I am on a fixed income."

Game 2: Stars 2 vs Red Wings 3

Tom Dolan (Stars):

"If games were only one period long, we’d be undefeated. I’m lobbying the league to make that change."

Brian Spratt (Red Wings):

"People keep calling me ‘some guy named Brian Spratt.’ I prefer ‘two-goal machine.’ But I’ll take either."

Andrew Feinberg (Red Wings, game-winner):

"They told me there were only 50 seconds left. I thought, ‘Perfect. Just enough time to be a hero.’"

Bill Yox (Red Wings goalie):

"I felt dialed in tonight. When the team plays solid in front of me, it makes my job easier—and I just focused on making the saves I needed to."

Vince Bakshani - 1 goal and 2 assists

Tom Dolan - 2 goals

Tim Conti - 2 goals 

Brian Spratt - 2 goals

All four goalies:

• Paul Gwyn .946 save percentage 
• Bill Yox .909 save percentage 
• Dave Gibbard .906 save percentage 
• Scott Anderson .906 save percentage

1. Robbie Moore - 22 pts
2. Tim Conti - 21 pts
3. Andrew Feinberg - 18 pts
4. Vince Bakshani and Dan Costa - 16pts
5. Jay Arena - 14 pts

1. Scott Anderson - 2.45 GAA and a .922 save percentage
2. Paul Gwyn - 3.30 GAA and a .902 save percentage

Game 1: TechniPower 2 vs Knights 5

First Period

Jamie Henkemeyer got TechniPower on the board just 90 seconds in, which is about when the Knights decided to start playing defense. Sanj Joshi responded later in the period, sneaking behind everyone for a backdoor tap-in like a guy crashing a wedding buffet. Shots were dead even at 13 apiece, with David Gibbard in net for TechniPower and Paul Gwyn between the pipes for the Knights.

Second Period

Robin Staveley blasted home a slap shot from the right wing, briefly giving TechniPower hope. That hope was quickly extinguished by the Knights, who responded with Tim Conti left totally unattended in front of the net, and then Vince Bakshani converting a 2-on-1 like he was placing a lunch order. Knights edged the shot count 14-11.

Third Period

Conti added his second of the game with eight minutes left, and Craig Robson finished things off with an empty-netter that was as inevitable as a midweek groin strain. Final shots: Knights 42, TechniPower 37.

Game 2: Stars 2 vs Red Wings 3

First Period

For 19 minutes and 50 seconds, both teams engaged in a goalie duel. Then Tom Dolan decided he’d had enough and scored with 10 seconds left to give the Stars a 1–0 lead. The Red Wings outshot the Stars 14–7, but Scott Anderson was sharp in net.

Second Period

Brian Spratt scored midway through the period to tie it up—yes, that Brian Spratt again. The Stars had more shots, 10–6, but couldn’t solve Bill Yox in net for the Wings.

Third Period

Spratt added his second goal of the game early in the third period. Then Dolan added his second goal of the night halfway through the period, tying the game at two. But Andrew Feinberg ruined all that by scoring the game-winner with just 50 seconds on the clock. The Red Wings closed out strong, outshooting the Stars 12–5 in the third and 32–22 overall.

Thank You Beer Guys

The consensus seems to be just bring Labatt Blue Light but that is your choice. 

Thank you beer guys for each bring 4 dozen ice cold Labatt Blue Light and Labatt Blue beer!! 

Remember bringing beer is an important responsibility. It takes planning and preparation, so please don't wait to game day to try find Labatt Blue Light and Labatt Blue beer!!

Game 1: Stars 4 – Knights 3

The Stars eked out a 4-3 win in a game that will mostly be remembered for one burning question: Who is #26 for the Stars and what happened to Paul Asman. Paul Asman, who apparently rose from the hockey dead to score not one but two goals. This is the same Asman who had been quieter than a goalie’s phone on trade deadline day. He now leads the league in "wait, he scored again?" reactions. Gavin Morton was overheard saying to Asman, when did you learn that move?

Scott Anderson was solid in net, stopping 27 of 30 shots, despite being screened more often by his own defense than the other team. The Knights leaned on Charlie Boivin, who scored twice and now trails only Robbie Moore in the “makes it look too easy” category. Paul Gwyn stopped 30 of 33, earning the rare “played well but still lost” sympathy beer.

After the game, most players skipped the locker room and made a beeline for the Labatt Blue Light stash. One dozen bottles were seen unopened—likely due to the alarming trend of guys “cutting back before the playoffs,” also known as committing treason.

Game 2: Red Wings 7 – TechniPower 4

TechniPower started strong, as they often do, but finishing a game continues to be more theoretical than actual. The Red Wings took over midway through and never looked back, winning 7-4 and climbing to second place. Somewhere in the TechniPower locker room is a whiteboard that says “Play 3 Periods,” but it’s clearly decorative.

Robbie Moore reclaimed his throne atop the scoring race with 2 goals and 2 assists, reminding everyone that the league runs through him unless your name is Conti—and even then, only on alternate Wednesdays. Moore now has 21 points, passing Conti, who was limited to a single assist.

Shawn Dooley and Barry Danckert each chipped in 2 goals for the Wings, and Bill Yox had a light workload—just 17 shots faced—because the Red Wings puck possession was so dominant it felt like they had a power play the entire third period.

TechniPower’s Scott Pearson tried to make it interesting with 2 goals and an assist, but asking one guy to do it all is a tough ask—especially when the rest of the team seemed to be playing with their controllers unplugged. Dave Gibbard stopped 42 of 49 shots, which sounds like a decent night until you realize he was basically reenacting Saving Private Ryan in net while his defense was off filming a different movie.

Post-game beer situation was stable thanks to the Red Wings' consistent performance both on the ice and in the cooler.

Player Game Quotes

From Game 1 – Stars 4, Knights 3

Paul Asman (Stars):

"I wasn’t planning to score twice tonight, but I accidentally stood in the right place and the puck hit my stick. Honestly, I was just trying to stay out of the way."

Scott Anderson (Stars goalie):

"They say goalies peak in their 50s. I’m not sure who ‘they’ are, but I’d like them to come block a shot next time Charlie is winding up from the point."

Charlie Boivin (Knights):

"Look, I’ll keep scoring if someone else wants to play defense. Just a thought."



From Game 2 – Red Wings 7, TechniPower 4

Robbie Moore (Red Wings):

"I just told the puck to go to its happy place, and it listened. Twice. I should probably say something humble here, but nah."

Barry Danckert (Red Wings):

"It turns out if you shoot the puck at the net, sometimes it goes in. Who knew? Also: thanks to TechniPower for letting me try that twice tonight."

Scott Pearson (TechniPower):

"I’m thinking of filing for joint custody of the puck next game. It’s the only way I’m getting it back from Robbie."

Dave Gibbard (TechniPower goalie):

"Faced 49 shots. At this point I don’t need a defense, I need a union rep. If anyone needs me, I’ll be icing everything from the neck down until next Tuesday."

Robbie Moore (Red Wings):

"How am I going to keep my scoring lead? We don't play TechniPower again for 3 weeks and Tim Conti plays them next week"

• Paul Asman - 2 goals
• Robbie Moore - 2 goals and 2 assists
• Charlie Boivin - 2 goals
• Scott Pearson - 2 goals and 1 assist
• Shawn Dooley - 2 goals
• Barry Danckert - 2 goals

1. Robbie Moore - 21 pts
2. Tim Conti - 19 pts
3. Andrew Feinberg - 17pts 
4. Dan Costa - 15 pts 
5. Jay Arena - 14 pts
6. Greg Kelly and Vince Bakshani - 13pts

1. Scott Anderson - 2.40 GAA and a .924 save percentage
2. Paul Gwyn - 3.44 GAA and a .897 save percentage

Red Wings lead the league with 451 shots taken which is 47% more shots than TechniPower has taken. A shot difference of 144 shots 13 shots more a game

Over 11 games, TechniPower has been peppered with 457 shots against, while the Red Wings have managed to limit opponents to just 295—that’s 45% fewer pucks fired toward their net. In practical terms, TechniPower is coughing up 162 extra shots over the season (about 15 more against per game) compared to the Red Wings. When you factor in both teams’ shot margins (for and against), the gap swells to 306 pucks over 11 games—roughly 28 more attempts each night for the Wings compared to TechniPower.

Put another way: TechniPower’s defense has all the solidity of a cheesecloth, giving opponents nearly 42 shots per game. The Red Wings, by contrast, are content to let only about 27 slips through—hardly a hailstorm, more like a polite drizzle. That extra 28-shot swing per night doesn’t just show up on the scoreboard; it explains why TechniPower has been stuck replaying “how to play three periods” on loop in the locker room.

Game 1: Knights 3 – Stars 4

First Period:

The opening frame was scoreless, though the Stars put up 13 shots to the Knights’ 7. Both goalies were locked in early, and both teams appeared to be saving their energy for the buffet of goals to come. A gentleman’s start, if you will.

Second Period:

The Stars finally broke through just 1:25 into the period, courtesy of Brad Graf, who apparently decided warmup was over. Charlie Boivin answered for the Knights around the 14-minute mark, because if he’s on the ice, there’s a decent chance something will go in.

Then came the Paul Asman show. After being mostly quiet all season, Asman netted two goals in the final 6:23 of the period, the second with just 30 seconds remaining — proving that procrastination is sometimes a winning strategy. Shots were 13-11 in favor of the Knights, but the Stars carried the momentum into the break up 3-1.

Third Period:

The Knights, refusing to go gently into that good night, mounted a furious late-period comeback. Boivin scored again early in the third to pull within one, and the game remained 3-2 until Dan Costs scored with with a minute forty remaining in the game to give the Stars a 4-2 lead. 

With just 26 seconds remaining in the game, Lonnie Weakland for the Knights scored making it 4-3 triggering mild panic on the Stars bench and spontaneous optimism among Knights fans. The Knights could not get the equalizer. Final shots: 33-30 in favor of the Stars, who escape with a win and several elevated heart rates.

Game 2: TechniPower 4 – Red Wings 7

First Period:

Shawn Dooley opened the scoring for the Red Wings just under five minutes into the game. Scott Pearson responded for TechniPower three minutes later, briefly leveling the playing field before Robbie Moore unleashed a slot-slapper at 12:09 that gave the Wings a 2-1 lead. That’s also when TechniPower’s defense collectively decided to take a smoke break. Shots were 12-4 in favor of the Red Wings — TechniPower's four might’ve all come from the parking lot.

Second Period:

Pearson tied things up again early in the second, giving TechniPower the illusion of competitiveness. But Moore, who appears to enjoy shooting slap shots from the exact same spot, put the Red Wings ahead again just eight minutes later. Then the wheels came off for TechniPower — Jay Arena added a goal, Shawn Dooley scored and then Barry Danckert got into the action on the power play, as Red Wings turned a 2-2 tie into a 6-2 lead faster than TechniPower could figure out which end was up. Shots were 18-6 in favor of the Red Wings, who were clearly enjoying the shooting gallery.

Third Period:

Danckert added his second goal just 30 seconds into the third period, likely while TechniPower was still discussing the second. Robin Staveley and Jamie Henkemeyer scored back-to-back goals midway through the frame to give TechniPower a pulse, but it was too little, too late. Red Wings outshot TechniPower 19-7 in the third and 49-17 for the game. Gibbard may qualify for a worker’s comp claim after facing that kind of rubber.

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Paul Bissonette returns to watch another ATL50 Hockey game and cannot believe what he saw. 

Location: Next to a pile of broken sticks and shattered dreams

Interviewer: Paul Bissonette

Guests: TechniPower Acting Captain Jeff Moonshower, plus surprise appearances from members of historically collapsing teams

Paul Bissonette: Jeff, thanks for taking a moment after what can only be described as a... comprehensive loss. Final score: 13-4. Are the boys aware they were supposed to play hockey tonight and not participate in a community service skate?

Jeff Moonshower: Yeah, I think around the third goal against, we realized we weren’t here for public skating. By the seventh, we stopped counting. After that, it was mostly cardio.

Paul: You’re on a 5-game losing streak. That’s almost a Netflix mini-series. What’s the mood in the locker room?

Jeff: It’s a mix between stunned silence and passive-aggressive beer drinking. We’re running low on Labatt Blue and excuses.

Paul: Thirteen goals allowed. Is the defensive strategy inspired by Swiss cheese or just abstract expressionism?

Jeff: Honestly, it’s more of a social experiment at this point. "What happens when no one covers the slot?" Apparently, 13 goals happens.

Paul: Let’s talk strategy. Did TechniPower have a defensive game plan tonight or were you guys just taking a guided tour of your own zone?

Jeff: Our strategy was “everyone chase the puck like a golden retriever.” It was going well until the puck moved. Then it fell apart.

Paul: Any plans to shake things up? Line changes, new tactics, or perhaps starting the game with a lead just to see how that feels?

Jeff: We’re considering some drastic options. Like maybe showing up sober. Or bringing in an emotional support goalie. Possibly even watching game film—if anyone remembers how the TV works.

Paul: What’s the game plan for next week?

Jeff: Honestly? Just keep it under double digits. We’ve set the bar low so we can trip over it more gracefully. Also, we’re hoping the other team forgets their sticks. That’d help.

[Enter Matt Ryan, former Atlanta Falcons QB]

Matt Ryan: Sorry to interrupt. I just heard "historic collapse" and got a notification on my phone.

Paul: Wow. Matt Ryan, of 28-3 Super Bowl infamy. Any advice for TechniPower?

Matt Ryan: Just keep playing like you’re up by four… even if you're down by nine. It’s what I did.

Jeff: So… play confidently and lose anyway?

Matt Ryan: Exactly. Confidence is key. Until it isn't.

[Enter the entire 2007 New York Mets bullpen]

Billy Wagner: You guys still have three games left in the season?

Jeff: We wish. It's just week 10.

Aaron Heilman: Oh. Then don’t worry. You still have time to blow it completely in even more heartbreaking fashion.

[Enter the 2004 Yankees—well, the ones who’ll admit it]

Jorge Posada: You know, we were up 3-0 in a playoff series once...

Jeff: Wait, is this the Red Sox comeback thing?

Jorge: Yeah. So... it could always get worse.

Jeff: Great. Thanks for the pep talk.

Paul: Jeff, with all this, what's the plan next week?

Jeff: We’re going to try this new system where we “backcheck” and “cover the man in front of the net.” Apparently, it’s a thing in hockey.

[Enter Mark Sanchez, ex-Jets QB]

Mark Sanchez: Hey, guys, remember: even when things are bad, just don’t run into your own teammate’s butt. Learned that the hard way.

Jeff: Noted. Avoid butts. Got it.

[Enter Chris Webber]

Webber: Remember when I called a timeout in the NCAA Championship game… and we didn’t have any?

Jeff: We tried calling timeout tonight too. Refs informed us you can’t do that when the puck is already in your net.

Paul: Jeff, with this wide variety of collapse veterans behind you, does it give you hope?

Jeff: Honestly, I just want our goalie to stop crying in the shower.

Matt Ryan: Give it time.

Paul: Are there signs of hope?

Jeff: Sure. If you squint hard enough, you’ll see we technically scored four goals. That’s… not nothing. That’s exactly four more than we deserved.

Game Recap: Knights 3 – Stars 1

Subtitle: Wait… was that an actual hockey game?

In a rare display of structure, discipline, and something vaguely resembling forechecking, the Knights toppled the first-place Stars 3–1 in what could only be described as a legitimate hockey game. Yes, really.

The Knights came in like they’d watched a YouTube video on team defense and actually took notes. Passes connected, line changes were timely, and nobody tried a blind drop pass in their own slot. Progress.

The Stars, meanwhile, looked slightly stunned that the Knights didn’t immediately implode in the third period like so many other teams (looking at you, TechniPower).

With the win, the Knights now find themselves tied for first place, proving that consistency, goalie pads, and the occasional backcheck still matter.

Fans are already buzzing about the possibility of a Knights–Stars playoff rematch. Preferably with less respect and more chaos.

Game Recap: Red Wings 13 – TechniPower 4

Red Wings Light Up the Scoresheet — Except One.

Subtitle: Brian Spratt achieves the impossible.

With the Red Wings erupting for goals like they were playing with a cheat code, it’s hard to pick out individual stars. But one man shone brighter — or at least more noticeably absent — from the scoresheet: Brian Spratt, the lone Red Wing without a single point in a game where nearly everyone else got in on the action, including two defensemen, the backup goalie (unofficial assist), and possibly a scorekeeper.

Let’s be clear: this isn’t easy. You have to really try to be on the ice for that many goals and not accidentally touch the puck before it goes in.

Meanwhile, Jay Arena and Robbie Moore ran an offensive clinic. Arena tallied two goals and four assistsbecause five just felt greedy, and Moore potted four goals with an assist, proving once again that he's TechniPower’s worst nightmare — second only to their own defensive zone coverage.

The scoring race is officially shaken up, with players now requesting to be specifically slotted in games against TechniPower. One anonymous player was overheard saying, “It’s basically a stat-padding opportunity… like a preseason scrimmage, but with more giveaways.”

As for Brian Spratt? The team is rallying behind him. There’s talk of starting a GoFundMe for a GPS puck tracker, or maybe just taping a stick to his glove. Stay tuned. We believe in miracles.

Red Wings post game quotes

🎤 Brian Spratt (somehow pointless):

"Look, I was creating space out there. A lot of space. Mostly by skating away from the puck. It’s an underappreciated role."

🎤 Jay Arena (2G, 4A, subtle jabber):

"Honestly, I didn’t even know Spratt was playing until he opened the cooler in the parking lot. But hey, he clapped for my goals, so that's teamwork."

🎤 Robbie Moore (4G, 1A, modest… barely):

"Yeah, I was feeling it. The puck just kept finding me. And by ‘finding me’ I mean TechniPower kept handing it over like we were a donation center."

🎤 Red Wings Coach Brian Daley:

"We’d like to thank TechniPower for their generous contribution to our offensive stats tonight. We’re sending them a fruit basket. Spratt picked it out. It's the only thing he assisted on."

🎤 Brian Spratt:

"I’m more of a vibe guy. Locker room chemistry. You can’t put that on a stat sheet. Well… you could, but it wouldn’t help me."

Jay Arena - 2 goals and 4 assists

Robbie Moore - 4 goals and 1 assist

Marc Salatino - 2 goals

Tim Conti - 3 assists

Paul Gwyn - .970 save percentage

Scott Anderson - .933 save percentage

1. Tim Conti - 18 pts
2. Robbie Moore and Andrew Feinberg - 17 pts
3. Dan Costa - 13 pts
4. Jay Arena and Vince Bakshani - 12 pts
5. Greg Kelly, Steven Woods, Brad Graf and James Kaufman - 11 pts

1. Scott Anderson - 2.33 GAA and a .926 save percentage
2. Paul Gwyn - 3.38 GAA and a .899 save percentage

Game 1: Red Wings 13 – TechniPower 4

Subtitle: One team played hockey. The other wore matching jerseys.

The Red Wings delivered a 13-goal offensive barrage that left TechniPower somewhere between confused and spiritually broken. The game started predictably, with four unanswered goals in the first period, including two from Robbie Moore, who apparently made it his personal mission to ruin every TechniPower shift. Jay Arena and Tony Brown chipped in too — because why not?

Goaltender Bill Yox, playing the role of a well-insulated spectator in the Red Wings net, stopped all seven shots he saw in the first period, most of which gently floated in like love letters.

The second period featured more of the same: goals, goals, and a couple more goals for good measure. Trimble scored, Moore completed his hat trick (again), and even Marc Manning got in on the fun. Arena added his second, mostly out of boredom. TechniPower did finally wake up long enough for Trevor Maurer and Brian MacDonald to score — a brief and polite interruption in what was otherwise a Red Wings goal parade.

In the third, the Red Wings tacked on five more because… well, they were there. Stubel, Josephson, Brown, Trimble, and Moore (again) all found the back of the net like it was a team-building exercise. TechniPower added two late goals from Haarer and Knudsen, which mostly served to keep the lights on.

Brian Spratt? Still no points. But he did untangle some netting behind the goal and yelled “wheel!” once.

Game 2: Knights 4 – Stars 1

Subtitle: Actual defense was played. Please remain calm.

After the madness of Game 1, Game 2 was a refreshing change of pace — you know, where both teams try not to allow 13 goals.

The Stars struck first, with Jim Kaufman finding the back of the net late in the first period. Scott Anderson was sharp, stopping all 13 shots he faced in the period. Paul Gwyn turned away 11 of 12 and gave off strong “not-today” vibes.

The second period was quiet until Marc Salatino broke through with the equalizer — a goal that seemed to jolt the Knights into remembering they could be tied for first. Gwyn was a brick wall from that point forward, stopping all eight shots in the second and 13 more in the third.

The Knights poured it on in the third with goals from Jason Linn and another from Salatino, including an empty-netter just to rub a little salt on the wound. Despite being outshot 33 to 31, the Knights made theirs count.

Rumor has it the Stars are filing a formal protest because Gwyn refused to blink for the last 20 minutes of the game.

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Week Nine Recap: Top Meets Bottom, and a Birthday Boy Steals the Show

Game 1: Stars 5, TechniPower 2

The first-place Stars did exactly what first-place teams are supposed to do—beat the last-place team and pad the stat sheet while doing it. Brad Graf recorded a hat trick, presumably just to keep himself entertained, and Scott Anderson calmly turned aside 31 of 33 shots like a man who had dinner reservations and no interest in overtime.

As for TechniPower... well, they tried. That’s all we’ll say.

Game 2: Red Wings 2, Knights 1 (OT)

Now this was a hockey game. A low-scoring, goalie-driven grinder that went to overtime, thanks to outstanding play by both Bill Yox and Paul Gwyn, who each faced 29 shots and made highlight-reel saves throughout.

Andrew “It’s My Birthday and I’ll Snipe if I Want To” Feinberg scored both goals for the Red Wings—including the OT winner—because apparently turning a year older only increases his accuracy. He’s now tied for the league scoring lead with 15 points, a stat he will absolutely remind you of if you make eye contact. Just don't make an eye appointment as Zow will tell you why. 

As for the Knights… their captain Jerome Feuiltault managed to whiff on five breakaways, and one 3-on-1 rush that somehow resulted in neither a shot nor a pass. Scientists are still trying to understand how that’s physically possible.

• Andrew Feinberg - 2 goals
• Brad Graf - 3 goals
• Bill Yox - .966 save percentage
• Scott Anderson - .939 save percentage
• Paul Gwyn - .931 save percentage

Andrew Feinberg - 15 pts

Tim Conti - 15 pts

Dan Costa - 13 pts

Robbie Moore - 12 pts

Vince Bakshani - 12 pts

Steven Woods - 10 pts

Brad Graf - 10 pts

James Kaufman - 10 pts

Aaron Wood - 10 pts

1. Scott Anderson - 2.38 GAA and a .925 save percentage
2. Paul Gwyn - 3.71 GAA and a .889 save percentage

Week Nine Recap: Déjà Vu for TechniPower, Birthday Goals, and Goalie Clinics

Game 1: Stars 5, TechniPower 2

TechniPower extended their losing streak to four games, generously giving the Stars exactly what they needed: more points and more confidence. The Stars opened the scoring with back-to-back goals from Brad Graf, who capitalized on defensive zone turnovers so egregious they should’ve come with an apology note.

Yannick Lemieux briefly gave TechniPower hope with a coast-to-coast solo effort that probably made him wonder what it’s like to have help. After one, it was 2-1 Stars, with shots even at 13—a stat that says more about shot quantity than shot quality.

In the second, history repeated itself. Jim Kaufman buried a power play goal, and Paul Haarer scored on a power play breakaway—two words that should never appear in the same sentence if you're playing competent defense. Jamie Henkemeyer answered for TechniPower, again proving they can score… just not enough.

Brad Graf completed his hat trick in the third, securing the 5-2 win and his place on the list of players who should be gently slashed on Friday at the Legros skate. TechniPower did technically outshoot the Stars 33–31, but as always, it's not the number of arrows—it’s where you aim them.

Game 2: Red Wings 2, Knights 1 (OT)

The nightcap was a goaltending clinic, with Bill Yox and Paul Gwyn turning away everything in the first period. Red Wings outshot the Knights 11–9, though most of the shots were of the “maybe it’ll go in if I close my eyes” variety.

The second period brought actual scoring: Tyler Edgarton opened things for the Knights, followed almost immediately by Andrew Feinberg, who just refuses to let anyone else lead the league in scoring. Knights edged the Red Wings 8–7 in shots, but that meant very little once Yox decided to close the door for good.

In the third, Jerome Feuiltault had several breakaways but just couldn’t convert—possibly due to Yox standing tall, or possibly because Jerome was trying to set the league record for most near-misses in a single game. Regulation ended tied 1–1, and the game headed to overtime.

Both teams looked happy to let the clock run out until Robbie Moore broke loose, only to be denied by Gwyn. Unfortunately for the Knights, the rebound landed right on birthday boy Feinberg’s foot, who politely redirected it in for the game-winner with 49 seconds left. That's either instinct, luck, or a subtle flex. Was it a kicking motion?? Don't ask the Knights!!

Final shots: 29-29. Final verdict: goalies good, Feinberg smug.

There was a suspiciously large amount of beer left at the end of the night—an outcome we now understand better. With Robbie Moore making an early exit (family obligations, or so he claims) and Mitch Malin sidelined with an injury, it's clear who’s really squeezing the most value out of their league fees. Pro tip: the beer doesn’t drink itself.

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Week Eight Recap: Knights and Stars Keep the Peasants in Their Place

Week eight ended with the Knights and Stars reminding everyone why they're at the top of the standings—and why the rest of us probably shouldn’t quit our day jobs.

Game One: Knights 7, TechniPower 4

TechniPower kept it respectable for two periods, then remembered they’re TechniPower. The Knights scored four times in the third period, effectively ending any debate about the outcome—or TechniPower's conditioning. Tim Conti and Craig Robson combined for five goals, which feels excessive but apparently no one told them to stop. Knights fired 55 shots on net to TechniPower’s 31, which sounds like a stat pulled from a beer league vs. a men’s league scrimmage. Either way, “nuff said” pretty much covers it.

Game Two: Stars 7, Red Wings 1

The Stars scored early and that goal was quickly answered by the Red Wings before the Stars scored six straight and made them regret showing up. Scott Anderson was solid in net for the Stars, turning away everything but the warmup puck. Steve Woods led the way with three points, while Brad Graf and Dan Costa each added a pair of goals—because apparently sharing is not in their vocabulary. Despite the beatdown, shots were nearly even (35-34 Stars), which proves once again that it's not how many you take, it's how many go in...

We have a new scoring leader with Tim Conti's 5 points giving him a league leading 15 points for the season in only 5 games played. That translates to an average of 3 points a game.

• Craig Robson 4 goals
• Tim Conti - 1 goal and 4 assists for 5 points
• Steve Woods 1 goal and 2 assists
• Scott Anderson .971 save percentage

1. Tim Conti - 15 pts
2. Andrew Feinberg and Dan Costa - 13 pts
3. Vince Bakshani - 12 pts
4. Robbie Moore - 11 pts
5. The Stars woodchucks - Steven Woods and Aaron Wood - 10 pts

1. Scott Anderson - 2.43 GAA and a .923 save percentage
2. Paul Gwyn - 4.00 GAA and a .883 save percentage

Week Eight Recap: TechniPower Folds Late (Again), Stars Flatten Red Wings

Game 1: Knights 7, TechniPower 4

Things started off surprisingly well for TechniPower when Trevor Maurer scored on a breakaway less than two minutes in—raising hopes, eyebrows, and possibly blood pressure. Then TechniPower forgot how to shoot the puck, going a full 15 minutes without registering another shot on goal. The Knights took that as a polite invitation and responded with goals from Craig Robson and Tim Conti. After one period, it was 2-1 Knights and 19-5 in shots, a ratio more commonly seen in scrimmages against traffic cones.

The second period saw TechniPower remember the puck is supposed to go forward. Jeff McCoy and Greg Duncan chipped in goals while Craig Robson picked up his second for the Knights. It was tied 3-3 after two and even in shots at 14 apiece—proof that parity is possible, just not sustainable for TechniPower.

The third period? Well, it was your classic TechniPower third: all promise, no delivery. The Knights scored four more times (three of them presumably while whistling), including two more from Craig Robson for a casual four-goal night. John Knudsen got a late one for TechniPower, but at that point, the comeback plan had already been reclassified as fiction. Shots in the third period were 22-13 Final shots were 55-31 in favor of the Knights. Dave Gibbard, heroically overworked in net, has reportedly submitted a formal trade request and suggested a new bylaw allowing trades up to Week 10. The front office is reviewing it—right after they finish their Labatt Blue Light

Game 2: Stars 7, Red Wings 1

The Stars got off to a quick start on a goal from Brad Graf. The Red Wings tied the game 1-1 after a goal from Shawn Dooley, and then... promptly shut down offensively for the evening. Scott Anderson stopped 10 of 11 in the first and absolutely nothing after that. Bill Yox in the Red Wings net stopped 7 of 8 shots he faced.

Meanwhile, the Stars started treating the Red Wings like traffic barrels in the second period, scoring four unanswered goals. Dan Costa notched two, Brad Graf added his second, and Pete March joined the party. It was 5-1 after two, and even Bill Yox was wondering where his defense went. Shots on goal were even at 14 10 in the Stars favor.

In the third, the Stars casually added two more (Scott Whitaker and Steve Woods) just to drive the point home. Final score: 7-1. Shots on goal were an even 13-13 in the third, though you’d be forgiven for thinking one team had a blindfold on. For the game, Stars outshot the Red Wings 35-34, a statistical tie that was somehow also a complete blowout.

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Week Seven delivered two very different storylines.

In the opener, the shorthanded Knights outlasted a fully loaded Stars squad, earning a gritty 3-2 win thanks to a strong performance in net from Paul Gwyn. It was a tightly contested, back-and-forth affair that stayed up for grabs until the final buzzer.

The nightcap featured a familiar plot twist: for the second straight meeting, TechniPower entered the third period with the lead against the Red Wings—only to fall apart late. The Red Wings stormed back once again, handing TechniPower a 7-4 defeat in a game that slipped away in the final frame.

What’s going on with TechniPower — or should we say TechniPower-less? Word around the rink is that Captain McCoy is pushing to rebrand the team as “TPI” to protect the company’s image, but maybe the real issue is less about branding and more about planning. Some are questioning whether McCoy’s draft strategy—if one existed at all—set the team up for success or failure. At this point, the bigger mystery isn’t the team name, it’s whether McCoy is the solution… or the source of the problem. If things don’t turn around soon, TechniPower could be headed for a second straight lost season—and McCoy might find his captain’s “C” standing for “consequences.”

Every week, the beer thank-you message is included at the bottom of this update. Yet somehow, some players still seem unaware of a key league tradition: each team is responsible for bringing FOUR DOZEN Labatt Blue Light or Labatt Blue. That’s eight dozen total per game.

And just so we’re clear—Labatt Blue Light is the preferred choice. So if you're deciding between the two, go with the Light which is the preferred beer based on 3 seasons of history.

• Robbie Moore - 2 goals and 2 assist for 4 pts
• Vince Bakshani - 2 goals
• Paul Gwyn - .920 save percentage

1. Andrew Feinberg - 13 pts
2. Robbie Moore and Dan Costa - 11pts
3. Vince Bakshani, Tim Conti and Aaron Wood - 10pts
4. Mitch Malin - 9pts

1. Scott Anderson - 2.67 GAA & .915 Save Percentage
2. Paul Gwyn - 4.00 GAA and .883 Save Percentage

Game 1: Knights 3 vs Stars 2

The Stars struck first with a goal from Vince Bakshani midway through the opening period, but the Knights answered quickly. Aaron Woods tied it up just four minutes later, and Phil Degiuli added another to give the Knights a 2-1 lead after one. Paul Gwyn held strong in net for the Stars, stopping 14 of 15 shots, while Scott Anderson turned away 11 of 13 for the Knights.

Brad Graft wasted no time in the second, tying the game at two in the opening minute. But the celebration was short-lived—Bakshani notched his second of the night just a minute later to reclaim the lead for the Knights. That would be the final goal of the game. The Knights dominated the second period, outshooting the Stars 10-3.

The third period was a goaltending duel. Both teams were held off the scoresheet as Gwyn turned away all 7 shots he faced and Anderson stopped 3. The final shot tally was even at 25 apiece, but it was the Knights who skated away with the 3-2 win.

Game 2: Red Wings 7 vs TechniPower 4

TechniPower came out flying, jumping to a 2-0 lead in the first thanks to goals from Brian Cole and Jamie Henkemeyer. Dave Gibbard stopped all 9 shots he faced, while Bill Yox turned aside 6 of 8 for the Red Wings.

The second period saw the Red Wings fight back, with Tony Chiaffredo and Greg Kelly each lighting the lamp. TechniPower responded with goals from Jeff McCoy and Chris Quinn, keeping their lead intact heading into the final frame. Both teams fired 14 shots in a balanced second period.

Then came the third—and for TechniPower, the familiar collapse. The Red Wings exploded for five unanswered goals, with Marc Manning scoring once and both Robbie Moore and Andrew Feinberg each adding a pair. When the dust settled, the Red Wings had outshot TechniPower 38-27 and completed the comeback with a commanding 7-4 victory.

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In honor of Juneteenth, the ATL50 editorial staff exercised their right to take a well-deserved day off—hence this recap is fashionably late. Meanwhile, in news that has nothing to do with hockey, Robbie Moore, vacationing in the south of France, keeps sending back scenic photos… of topless men on the beach. When asked why this was happening, his coach Brian Daley simply commented, “Robbie is one of our best two-way players.” We’re still trying to figure out what that means. And in a plot twist, Robbie reportedly arranged for his wife’s Green Card to be stolen so she can’t return to the U.S. Pierre “Wrong Way” Frechette is on location, filing live updates from France. Stay tuned.

Back to hockey…

It was a tough night for the goalies—Gibbard and Cizek both left with serious cases of neck burn from all the rubber flying by.

Game 1: The Red Wings took down the Knights 10-6. Andrew “Referee Whisperer” Feinberg led the charge with a hat trick, proving that even a nickname like that, he can score some goals. Jay Arena and Brian Spratt chipped in with three points each. If not for Tim Conti’s four goals, this one would have been over early. Vince Bakshani also quietly added three points for the Knights.

Game 2: The Stars steamrolled TechniPower 8-2. Aaron Woods led the way with two goals and two assists, while Barry Danckert added a pair of his own. Scott Anderson did his part, making key saves when the Stars actually let the puck get that far. On the TechniPower side, John Knudsen and Steve Keener got on the board, but the Phil Degiuli defenseman experiment? Let’s just say that’s over—the “turd” is officially back in TechniPower’s hands.

Outstanding Players of the Week

1. Tim Conti - 4 goals
2. Andrew Feinberg - 3 goals
3. Scott Anderson - .941 save percentage

Leading Scorers

1. Andrew Feinberg - 11 pts
2. Tim Conti - 10 pts
3. Dan Costa - 10 pts
4. Mitch Malin - 9 pts
5. Aaron Wood - 9 pts

Goaltending Leaders

1. Scott Anderson 2.60 GAA - 0.920 Save %
2. Paul Gwyn 4.40 GAA - 0.878% Save %

Game One: Red Wings 10 vs Knights 6

This one was a track meet from the start. Just 20 seconds into the game, Brian Spratt put the Red Wings on the board. Two minutes later, Tim Conti answered for the Knights. The teams traded one more goal each—Greg Kelly for the Red Wings and Marc Salatino for the Knights—ending the first period tied 2-2. The Red Wings held a narrow edge in shots, 14-13.

The second period saw the Red Wings take control with three straight goals, two on the power play after Jim Tobin was hit with a major for kneeing Mitch Malin. Spratt, Andrew Feinberg, and Dru Trimble did the damage. Conti responded with a goal for the Knights to complete his hat trick. After two, it was 6-4 Red Wings, despite the Knights outshooting them 12-11 in the frame.

The third period didn’t slow down, with six more goals lighting the lamp. The Red Wings added markers from Scott Pearson, Jay Arena, Greg Kelly, and Feinberg (his third), while Marc Manning and Conti (to bring him to four) tried to keep the Knights close. The Red Wings dominated shots 15-6 in the period and 40-31 for the game.

Game Two: Stars 8 vs TechniPower 2

The offensive outburst continued into game two. The Stars exploded for five goals in the first period, courtesy of Aaron Wood, Terry Drago, Brad Graf, Barry Danckert, and Jim Kaufman. Steve Keener managed TechniPower’s lone reply. Shots were even at 11 apiece.

Things calmed in the second, with only Danckert scoring his second of the night. The Stars outshot TechniPower 12-8.

In the third, the Stars tacked on two more—Graf and Wood each collecting their second goals of the game—while John Knudsen added one for TechniPower. Shots for the game were dead even at 34-34, but the scoreboard told a different story.

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Game 1: Stars 6 – Red Wings 5

In a battle between the second and third place teams, the Stars held off a late Red Wings surge to secure a 6-5 win. The Red Wings ran out of time—though not effort—as they pressed Scott Anderson relentlessly in the closing minutes.

Jim Kaufman led the way for the Stars with a hat trick, earning every syllable of the phrase. Both teams saw balanced contributions, with three players on each side notching two-point nights. For the Red Wings: Robbie Moore, Jay Arena, and Andrew "Referee Whisperer" Feinberg. For the Stars: Steve Woods, Dan Costa, and Dan Cutts. Anderson earned the win with a .896 save percentage on 48 shots—proof that volume shooting only works if the puck actually goes in.

Game 2: TechniPower 6 – Knights 1

TechniPower, sitting in last place before the game, clearly didn’t get the memo and steamrolled the first-place Knights in a 6-1 rout. Revenge was served cold—and across the entire roster. Six different goal scorers chipped in, with Scott Pearson leading the charge with three points. Jeff McCoy and John Knudsen each added two-point efforts.

David Gibbard was calm and collected in net, turning away 29 of 30 shots for a .967 save percentage. 

League Update: The "Turd" Returns

After a brief vacation, the ceremonial “turd” has made its way back to familiar territory: the Red Wings bench. May its stay be brief—and mildly motivational.

1. Jim Kaufman - 3 goals
2. Scott Pearson - 1 goal and 2 assists
3. Dave Gibbard - .967 save percentage

Dan Costa - 9 Pts

Jeff Moonshower - 8 Pts 

Mitch Malin - 8 Pts 

Andrew Feinberg - 8 Pts 

Robbie Moore - 7 Pts 

Gavin Morton - 7 Pts 

Steven Woods - 7 Pts 

James Kaufman - 7 Pts 

Dicky Moore - 7 Pts 

Chris Quinn - 6 Pts 

Tim Conti - 6 Pts 

Josh Josephson - 5 Pts

Vince Bakshani - 5 Pts

Aaron Wood - 5 Pts

Scott Anderson - 2.75 GAA .915 Save %

David Gibbard - 4.25 GAA .888 Save %

GAME 1: Stars 6 – Red Wings 5

This one had the subtle pacing of a slow-motion car crash—graceful, inevitable, and strangely compelling.

The Stars broke the ice halfway through the first period with Jim Kaufman’s first of three goals, prompting an injured Red Wings captain on the sideline to mutter, “Well, at least it took them 10 minutes to score this game.” Aaron Wood doubled the lead before the Wings remembered the game had started. Late first-period goals from Josh Josephson and Jay Arena tied it up at two, with both goalies doing a decent impression of being alert: Scott Anderson stopped 11 of 13, and Bill Yox turned aside 10 of 12.

Seconds into the second period, Steve Woods gave the Stars the lead back, which lasted about as long as an NHL coach’s job security—Brian Spratt quickly tied it at 3. But prosperity is not something the Red Wings manage well. Two quick replies from Dan “Yes, I’m Still Leading the League in Scoring” Costa and another from Kaufman made it 5-3. Not to be outdone, Robbie Moore—who now has more logged ice time than most Zambonis—dragged the Wings back within one. Wings outshot the Stars 18-8 in the second, possibly because the Stars were busy admiring Moore’s work ethic.

In the third, the Red Wings turned up the pressure and were rewarded when Dan Cutts took a poorly timed penalty. Phil Deguli scored on the power play to tie it at five. But less than a minute later, Kaufman completed the hat trick and the heartbreak. With seconds left, Marc Manning had a chance to tie, but Anderson made the save and likely earned himself a free Gatorade. Final shots: Red Wings 48, Stars 27. Final score: Stars 6, Red Wings 5. Efficiency wins again.

GAME 2: TechniPower 6 – Knights 1

TechniPower entered this one looking like a team that didn’t want another week of post-game group therapy.

Erik “Bar Down or Bust” Belinfante opened the scoring just two minutes in, setting the tone early. After a stretch of back-and-forth play that included mostly missed passes and speculative wrist shots, John Knudsen found himself inexplicably alone in front of the net and calmly buried it. Dave Gibbard stopped all 9 shots he faced in the period, mostly with quiet contempt, while Paul Gwyn handled 11 of 13 in what would soon become a long night.

Scott Pearson made it 3-0 in the second with a shot from such a bad angle even geometry students were confused. The Knights clawed one back when Erik Hendricks banked a puck in off Jeff Moonshower’s skate—likely the most productive shift Moonshower’s skate has had this season. But within a minute, Jeff McCoy responded by gently sliding one under Gwyn to kill the mood. TechniPower outshot the Knights 10-8 in the second.

In the third, Drew Friedman scored on a delayed penalty, catching the Knights mid-sentence as they were explaining how they were “still in it.” Trevor Maurer added the final goal with five minutes left, making it 6-1 and prompting TechniPower players to start thinking about beer selection. Final shot count: TechniPower 38, Knights 30. Gibbard turned away 29 of 30 with a smug calmness, while Gwyn stopped 32 of 38 and probably re-evaluated some life choices.

I want to especially thank Eric Richards. He brought four two packs of beer so we had lots or cold Labatt product. Welcome to the league Eric. You clearly made up for your teammates beer deficiency last week.

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ATL50 Week Four Season Three Update

This is a transcript for the post game media interview with ATL50 Commissioner David Gibbard and TNT analyst Paul Bissonnette.

Bissonnette: Commissioner Gibbard thanks for making yourself available after what must have been a devastating loss. I call NHL Commission Gary Bettman, "Bets" can I call you "Gibby"

Gibbard: Sure Paul, do mind if I call you Biz?

Bissonnette: Not a all. I am just impressed you know my name.

Gibbard: How are you able to be here watching our game while also having to be with the TNT crew in Edmonton for the NHL playoff finals.

Bissonnette: As you know our TNT program is based in Atlanta. I have been closely following the ATL50 league, so the TNT team decided that I would come to Center Ice tonight to report on the ATL50 league. Using the green screen and advanced technology I can be shown in Edmonton sitting next to Gretz and McHugh.

Gibbard: That is amazing. You look so real at the TNT set in Edmonton.

Bissonnette: Enough with the pleasantries, we have to get into that first game shit show I saw. How do you explain it? You had a 5-1 lead going into the third period. That Panthers had a 3-1 lead, and then both teams shit their pants. What happened?

Gibbard: Well I think the Oilers like the Red Wings, really were focused in the third period. I have to give the Oilers and the Red Wings full credit. They deserved to win.

Bissonnette: Gibby, I know you are a very positive guy, but come on, you have to do better than that. In the NHL a 3 goal lead is the hardest lead to protect. In the ATL50 it looks like a 4 or 5 or 6 goal lead is not safe.

Gibbard: That's what makes our league special.

Bissonnette: What can you take positive out of the game tonight.

Gibbard: Two things: One we scored 5 goals on 17 shots so our team shooting and scoring percentage was 29.41%. Two, according to the Tobinometer, Mike Legros was plus 3 on the night. We had a game plan. Shut down Robbie Moore and we will win the game. We "thought" he stirs the drink for the Red Wings. We were wrong. We held him to one assist and if he hadn't played 18 minutes of the 20 minutes in the third period he would have been minus 4, according to the Tobinometer. We are still working on those algorithms, but it is the best we have right now. Jim Tobin is very proud of his Tobinometer, and is investing some of his wife's personal wealth to make it even better. While we shut down Robbie Moore, his better brother Dicky scored 3 goals and 2 assists. We focused on the wrong Moore. Lesson learned.

Bissonnette: I must say I have never seen a 3 period game where a team gave up 58 shots and was outshot the third period 27-3. How do you explain that?

Gibbard: You will have to talk to our captain about that. Are you trying to create division in our locker room?

Bissonnette: Sorry Gibby, I should be talking to Jeff McCoy the architect of this team. Speaking of McCoy. As a said I have been following this league closely since its inception, and McCoy has been on the chopping block each season. I know you have lots of data on the players in the league, so I assume each captain is prepared with lots of data and a blueprint of what his team needs to be, before the draft. With all that data and assumed preparation, what do you think his vision for this team is and how does it get there?

Gibbard: Well, McCoy isn't the most prepared captain going into each season's draft. He is technology challenged. He does have some help from his gifted employee, Alex Rye, but when he gets to the draft table it all goes out the window. I would call McCoy an "intuition"guy. He relies on gut instinct.

Bissonnette: And how is that working?

Gibbard: In the first season TechniPower went down to the last week of the season to avoid the toilet bowl. To the team's credit they played two great playoff games and won the championship. Last season not so much, TechniPower was awarded the "Toilet Bowl" and while this season is early, but it is not looking too good. In terms of McCoy's team architecture and what is plan was, you really need to talk to him.

Bissonette: Let's move to the second game of night - Stars vs Knights. It was close back and forth affair and a balanced effort.

Gibbard: That is what you can expect in this league for most games. As the premier over 50 league in Atlanta we feature some really good talent. Game in a game out we see competitive games.

Bissonette: So you singled out Dicky Moore as the star of the first game, who would you like to recognize in the second game.

Gibbard: Well...... Knights had a built-in advantage because their captain Jerome "Footfault" Feuiltault wasn't playing. For the Knights, Tim Conti who is game in and game out one of the best players in our league had a good night with two goals and an assist. Paul Gwyn was really strong in net for the Knights. The Stars really had a balanced attach across the team.

Bissonette: Any last comments you want to say?

Gibbard: Yes, when you, Gretz and Anson Carter want to get into a great over 50 league we have tryouts after the season. We are beginning to attract ex-NHL players.

Bissonette: I am honored that you would consider me for this great league. Maybe next season.

Outstanding Players of the Week

1. Dicky Moore - 3 goals and 1 assist
2. Mitch Malin - 1 goal and 3 assists
3. Andrew "Referee Whisperer" Feinberg - 1 goal and 3 assists
4. Paul Gwyn - .917 save percentage

League Points Leaders

We have a new points leader this week, Mitch Malin.

1. Mitch Malin - 8 pts
2. Jeff Moonshower, Gavin Morton, Dan Costa, Dicky Moore - 7 pts
3. Chris Quinn, Andrew Feinberg, Tim Conti - 6 pts

Goaltending Leaders

1. Scott Anderson - 0.926 save percentage 
2. Paul Gwyn - 0.888 save percentage 

The Red Wings have fired the most rubber at the opposing goalie followed by the Knights. TechniPower is having trouble generating shots on goal

While TechniPower is struggling to get shots on goal, when they do they have an amazing 19.10% of shots are going in, a number that is not sustainable through the season. The Red Wings have the lowest scoring percentage at 10.49%

It is easy to see why TechniPower is not generating shots on goal. They are spending their time playing in their own zone, giving up 163 shots on goal. An average of 40.75 shots per game which is not a winning formula.

Game 1: TechniPower 5 vs Red Wings 6

What do the Florida Panthers and TechniPower have in common? They both blew multi-goal leads last night—and painfully so.

TechniPower came out flying, converting 3 of their 7 first-period shots. Robin Staveley opened the scoring, followed by a pair from Jeff Moonshower to give TechniPower a commanding 3-0 lead after one. Dave Gibbard stood tall, turning away all 17 Red Wings shots.

Early in the second, Andrew Feinberg finally got the Red Wings on the board, but TechniPower quickly answered with goals from Erik Belinfante and Steve Keener, stretching their lead to 5-1 at the game’s midpoint. That’s where the good news ended. Despite being outshot 14-7 in the second, TechniPower held that four-goal cushion heading into the third.

Then the wheels fell off.

In what can only be described as an all-time collapse—worse than the Maple Leafs vs Bruins meltdown—the Red Wings stormed back with five unanswered goals. Dicky Moore (yes, the better Moore brother) netted a hat trick in the final frame, including the game-winner with just 18 seconds left. Mitch Malin and Marc Manning added tallies of their own during the chaos. Meanwhile, Gibbard faced an onslaught of 27 shots in the third period alone, while TechniPower managed just three on Yoxie.

Final shots: Red Wings 58, TechniPower 17. Brutal.

Game 2: Knights 5 vs Stars 3

In a see-saw battle, the Knights edged out the Stars 5-3 with a steady mix of scoring and clutch goaltending.

The Knights jumped ahead early with first-period goals from Erik Hendricks and Gavin Morton. Paul Gwyn was sharp, stopping all 13 Stars shots in the frame, while Martin Cizek allowed two on ten.

Dan Costa finally got the Stars on the board in the second, but the Knights punched back with goals from Tim Conti and Craig Robson. Aaron Wood "cut" the deficit back to two late in the period, making it 4-2 after two. The Stars edged the Knights in second-period shots, 11-9.

Early in the third, Steve Woods gave the Stars hope, narrowing it to 4-3. Both teams traded chances down the stretch, but with the Stars’ net empty and time running out, Tim Conti iced it with an empty-netter for his second of the game.

Final shots: Stars 36, Knights 32. A hard-fought win for the Knights, who made their chances count.

In what can only be described as a catastrophic lapse in judgment, Tyler Edgarton showed up without Labatt Blue—or even Blue Light. Instead, he brought some unidentifiable domestic swill that barely qualified as beer. Fortunately, cooler (and more Canadian) heads prevailed, as the other designated beer guys arrived with a sufficient supply of Labatt to prevent a full-scale locker room revolt.

Knights captain Jerome Feuiltault is now under formal review, as his team has a troubling history of beer-related misconduct. Despite the impressive win over the first-place Stars, the evening was marred by this beverage blunder. A good victory, tainted by a very avoidable tragedy in the cooler.

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ATL50 Week Three Season Three Update

Game One – Stars 3, Red Wings 3 (OT)

The Stars came out firing, putting up a 3-spot in the first 35 minutes and looking ready to coast. Unfortunately, they forgot that hockey games are longer than that. The Red Wings mounted a comeback with three unanswered goals, forcing overtime, where both teams decided to honor the tie like a couple of old gentlemen agreeing to disagree. Mitch Malin notched two goals for the Wings, while Dan Costapadded his league scoring lead with a goal, an assist, and probably a few smug grins.

Game Two – Knights 5, TechniPower 4

The Knights looked in control for most of the game—right up until they weren’t. With a 5-2 lead and less than a minute to go, they decided to test the structural integrity of their defense by giving up two quick goals to TechniPower. Fortunately for the Knights, TechniPower's comeback ran out of time (and maybe breath). Tim Conti carried the load for the Knights with a hat trick, while TechniPower got goals from five different players—because sharing is caring, even in defeat.

Outstanding Players of the Week

1. Tim Conti - 3 goals
2. Mitch Malin - 2 goals

Points Leaders

1. Dan Costa - 6 pts
2. Jeff Moonshower - 5 pts
3. Robbie Moore - 5 pts
4. Gavin Morton - 5 pts

Goaltending Leaders

1. Scott Anderson - .926 save percentage
2. Paul Gwyn - .879 save percentage

The Knights lead the league in shots taken two more than the Red Wings. TechniPower have taken 33% less shots than the Knights.

While TechniPower have the least number of shots taken, the shots they do take are finding the back of the net with a league leading 16.67% scoring percentage of shots taken. The Red Wings who have taken the second most shots have the lowest scoring percentage at 10.58%

The Knights have taken the most shots but have also given up the most shots. Maybe a strategy change is in order. The Red Wings are the stingiest team allowing only 74 shots against.

Game One - Stars 3 vs Red Wings 3 (OT)

For the second straight week, the Red Wings found themselves in overtime. This time, they managed to avoid the heartbreak of a loss—opting instead for the emotional ambiguity of a tie.

The Stars got off to a fast start, with Brad Graf scoring four minutes in and Dan Costa capitalizing on an aggressive Red Wings turnover just before the end of the first to make it 2-0. Despite trailing, the Wings actually outshot the Stars 8-6 in the period, proving once again that shot totals are more of a suggestion than a stat.

The second period was mostly quiet until Phil Degiuli—who's usually more familiar with the glass than the net—somehow found the back of it to give the Stars a 3-0 lead. But less than 90 seconds later, Jay Arena started the Red Wings’ comeback tour. The Stars edged the Wings in shots 9-8, with both goalies—Bill Yox and Scott Anderson—putting in strong performances.

Early in the third, Greg Kelly took a penalty he’d probably like back, and the Red Wings made him pay on the power play with Mitch Malin’s first goal. With Yox pulled late in the game, Malin struck again with just 14 seconds left to tie things up. The Red Wings dominated the third with a 13-7 shot advantage.

Overtime was uneventful unless you're a fan of missed opportunities. The Red Wings managed one shot; the Stars decided that possession was overrated and didn’t register any. Final score: 3-3. Final shots on goal were 29-23 in favor of the Red Wings. 

Robbie Moore picked up two "secondary" assists, which is great news if you’re tracking participation ribbons. According to the advanced stat of “points per minute played,” Moore is hovering near the basement—but hey, Doc Feinberg would still tip his cap.

Game Two - TechniPower 4 vs Knights 5 

Knights 5, TechniPower 4 – A Hat Trick, a Meltdown, and a Last-Minute Frenzy

The first period looked destined for a scoreless draw until Tom Conti decided to liven things up by going coast-to-coast and scoring on a breakaway with just 27 seconds left. Dave Gibbard stopped 11 of 12 shots for TechniPower, while Paul Gwyn calmly turned away all 10 shots he faced for the Knights.

Midway through the second, Conti struck again—his second of three on the night—to give the Knights a 2-0 lead. JJ Deroy answered for TechniPower, trimming the deficit to 2-1. TechniPower held a 12-8 shot advantage in the period, but couldn’t quite even things up.

Then came the third period—also known as everyone forgot how to play defense or the goaltenders forgot how to stop pucks — the flood gates opened. A bad turnover led to a Craig Robson goal to make it 4-1 Knights, and just two minutes later, Conti completed his hat trick and tipped his imaginary cap. Game over? Not quite.

A poorly-timed penalty by Knights captain Jerome “Footfault” Feuiltault gave TechniPower life. Steve Keener buried a power play goal, and just when things seemed to settle, Gavin Morton beat Gibbard clean on a goal TechniPower fans would rather not talk about, for a 5-2 lead.

But the comeback script wasn't finished. Jeff Moonshower made it 5-3 with 45 seconds left, and with Gibbard pulled for the extra attacker, Drew Friedman jammed one home with 24 seconds on the clock to make it 5-4.

That was as close as TechniPower would get, though, as time expired before the miracle could fully materialize. Knights took the win—and a sigh of relief—outshooting TechniPower 10-7 in the final frame and 31-29 overall.

Thank you Beer Guys

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Game One:

The Stars continued their quiet campaign for league domination with a businesslike 5-1 dismantling of the Knights. Aaron Wood and Steve Woods each found the back of the net twice, proving that having a 'woody' might just translate to a scoring touch. Jim Kaufman quietly racked up three points while Scott Anderson was outstanding allowing only one goal on 31 shots.

Game Two:

The nightcap was a bit more dramatic, as TechniPower edged out the Red Wings 6-5 in overtime with just seven seconds left on the clock—proving once again that the Red Wings remain undefeated at inventing new ways to lose. Steve Keener played hero in OT, while Chris Quinn (2G, 2A) and Jeff Moonshower(1G, 2A), Drew Friedman (2G) did most of the heavy lifting for TechniPower.

The Red Wings, meanwhile, now find themselves in unfamiliar territory—dead last and proudly holding the ceremonial turd. That enema that coach Daley had surely worked last night..

Outstanding Players

1. Chris Quinn - 2 goals and 2 assists
2. Steve Woods - 2 goals and 1 assist
3. Jeff Moonshower - 1 goal and 2 assists
4. Jim Kaufman - 1 goal and 2 assists
5. Scott Anderson - .968 save percentage

Game One - Stars 5 vs Knights 1

The Stars quietly reminded everyone that they’re not here to make friends—they’re here to win hockey games. With balanced scoring, reliable defense, and Scott Anderson channeling his inner brick wall, they cruised to a 5-1 win over the Knights.

The scoring began ten minutes in, when Aaron Wood notched the first of his two goals. Four minutes later, his forestry-themed counterpart Steve Woods added a second, as the Stars leaned heavily on the lumber. Craig Robson managed to sneak one in for the Knights, cutting the lead to 2-1 after the first. Shots were nearly even, with the Stars holding a slight edge, 13-12.

The second period featured more Wood (Aaron, this time), and not much else—unless you count Scott Anderson turning away all 14 shots with the calm indifference of a man swatting flies. Paul Gwyn did his best at the other end, stopping 7 of 8.

In the third, Steve Woods picked up his second, because if one Wood is good, two is better. Jim Kaufman capped the scoring with three minutes left, just to make sure the scoreline looked as convincing as the performance. Final shots: 36-31 Stars. Final message: these guys are for real.

Game Two - TechniPower 6 vs Red Wings 5 (OT)

In a battle between two winless teams trying to prove they belong in something other than the basement, TechniPower edged out the Red Wings 6-5 in overtime—because someone had to win.

Chris Quinn wasted no time opening the scoring just two minutes in, giving TechniPower a rare early lead. The Red Wings responded with two goals in quick succession from Greg Kelly and Mitch Malin, who apparently remembered where the net was. Late in the period, Barry Danckert and Drew Friedmantraded goals like it was a swap meet, sending both teams to the bench tied 3-3. Despite the scoreboard, the Red Wings outshot TechniPower 11-5, which might say more about shot quality than quantity.

Quinn scored again less than a minute into the second, continuing his campaign for "most annoying guy to play against." But three minutes later, Josh Josephson evened it up once more. TechniPower actually outshot the Red Wings 10-7 in the period, which may have shocked everyone, including themselves.

Early in the third, Shawn Dooley gave the Red Wings a 5-4 lead, and for a while, it looked like that might actually hold. But with five minutes left, Jeff Moonshower tied the game, reminding everyone that weather-related names apparently mean clutch goals. Dave Gibbard stopped 11 of 12 shots in the third for TechniPower, while Bill Yox turned aside 5 of 6 in a quieter frame.

Overtime featured some tense moments and four Red Wing shots that Gibbard turned away with calm resolve. With just eight seconds left, Steve Keener got a stick on a Trevor Maurer shot and tipped home the game-winner—ending the game and, mercifully, someone’s losing streak. Final shot tally: Red Wings 33, TechniPower 22. Final mood: Red Wings still searching for answers—and maybe an exorcist.

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ATL 50 Weekly Update Week 1 Season 3

Week one got off to a good start with league champion Stars defeating last season’s toilet bowl winners TechniPower by a score of 5-2

The Knights won a hard fought battle 6-4 over the Red Wings.

Gavin Morton led all scoring picking up 4 assists on 6 goals for the Knights followed by Robbie Moore with 2 goals and an assist.

Scott Anderson and Paul Gwyn led the goaltenders with a 9.05 save percentage closely followed by Martin Cizek at 9.02

This week is an abbreviated and late update as I cruise the Caribbean on Celebrity Reflection. No stats pack this week, sorry Tobbs

Game 1: Knights 6, Red Wings 4

Game one was evenly matched through two periods before the Knights pulled away late. Marc Salatino opened the scoring for the Knights, with Greg Kelly quickly answering for the Red Wings. Vince Bakshani gave the Knights a brief edge before Robbie Moore tied it up in the final seconds of the first. The Wings outshot the Knights 14-9, but the scoreboard stayed even.

The second period followed a similar script—Barry Danckert scored for the Knights, and Kelly responded again, completing the kind of quiet two-goal night that usually gets overlooked unless someone’s counting.

The third was where things came apart for the Red Wings. Salatino notched his second, and Lonny Weakland buried two goals, including an empty-netter that sealed it. Moore added a meaningless stat stuffer goal in the final minute for the Red Wings. Despite a 42-28 advantage in shots, the Wings were denied by Paul Gwyn, who was solid throughout for the Knights.

Game 2: Stars 5, TechniPower 2

Game two started early—specifically, 50 seconds in when Mike Legros took a roughing penalty that must be leftover anger from his championship loss. Dan Costa opened the scoring for the Stars, who controlled the period and outshot TechniPower 14-5.

The second period followed the trend. Goals from Aaron Wood, Brad Graf, and a second from Costa put the Stars firmly in control. Robin Staveley gave TechniPower some life with a goal in the final seconds, but the 4-1 score after two felt about right.

John Knudsen closed the gap early in the third, but any chance of a comeback ended with Steve Woods’ goal with five minutes left. Final score: 5-2. Final shots: 41-21 Stars. The goaltending from Scott Anderson and Martin Cizek was solid on both ends, but the Stars were simply better start to finish.

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