2025 Summer Season 3 Hockey League Week by Week Recap

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.

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!!

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.

Except for Tyler, 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!!

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.

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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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