2025 Summer Season 3 Hockey League Week by Week Recap

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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