Let the Good Times Roll

The Flying Dutchmen extended their record to 4-1 last week, on Wednesday, October 24th.  It was another come-from-behind win, as they trounced their arch-rivals 7-3.

Pony-tail was his old self.  Slashing and hitting with great zeal, he lost the game for his team, as he's done before, and probably will again.

DaveZ forgot to bring water.

"We Need Graham Back."

Graham, moments after his first cup win.

Another day, another loss.  Another two losses.

"You know, it's not just hurting us.  It's bad for the whole league when you lose a player like that.  He's absolutely a marquee player.  When he's in the lineup, it fires us up.   I don't know what it is, but we're a different team when he's there.  He makes us angry and gives us confidence.  You know, he causes that extra second of hesitation.  It's infectious.  It spreads to their whole team.  It's just frustrating, because we came so close to winning the championship last season, and for the Flying Dutchmen to lose that guy now...it just makes it that much harder for any of the other teams to beat them.  We need Graham back," said the captain of  the other team, Chacals.

"I Love Coming From Behind"

It was a sultry atmosphere in the Flying Dutchmen Hockey Club's showers following their 8-5 come-from-behind victory over Les Achigans.  The air was filled with the sounds of running water and towel slapping goodness.  But one member of the team found himself on the receiving end.
    "J'ai oublié ma serviette," said Fred.  "C'est comme dans un match. Je n'ai aucune protection."

Johnny Kubrick?

Johnny took a bunch of photos and videos during the game.  I asked him to send some of them over to me.  He said some of them didn't turn out so good, so he would only send me the best ones.  

Don't quit your hobby, Johnny.

Someone approaching Matt

An example of the type of game it was

Matt not playing

Handshakes

Handshakes

Alain about to Handshakes

Erik walks back from handshakes

Marines Lose.  Paul gets excited.

And my personal favourite:

We'll always have our memories, I guess.

Here We Go Again

The Flying Dutchmen Hockey Club have been here before.  They've thrice managed to scrape and claw their way into the final, even when some said they had no business of being there.  Always the bridesmaid, never the bride.  That's what they would say.  Don't feel bad - The Marines are the brides.  It's not you, it's them.  The Marines are always the brides.  That's just the way it is; it's perfectly normal for you to feel this way.  Have a tissue.

But not this time.

The Dutchmen have a new dance partner, as it were.  This new partner flies, as well.  They're called The Jets II and if you don't know them yet, you should.  Click here for more information (when the link is set up).

With no less than four key players out of commission (Patrick [wedding season]; John [thumb]; Eric [back]; Graham [what Patrick said]), the Dutchmen had no choice but to call up reserves from the rival MECBHL:

Erik - This Sneaky, tricky forward potted two goals tonight and was a fine substitution, considering he had to fill the larger-than-they-look shoes of one Patrick Costello, who was on personal leave, drinking at weddings.

Pietro - Though he's on the Dutchmen Roster, he's missed some time this season, so for those of you with short memories, he may seem like a new guy.  He's got a hard blade in the corner, and a shot to match.  He got at least one goal tonight, which would put him one ahead of you-know-who. (wink,wink.  Graham.)  Graham.

Paul - Pure sniper.  Smoke break before the game.  Tenacity along the boards.  Slow changes.  Smoke break after the game.  He's always up for a win.  Put in about two goals.  He's basically old John and new John, rolled into one.  As the inimitable Yogi Berra once said, "There are Johns, and then there are Johns.  We got both."

All in all, it's a real Cinderella story.  Only this time, The Flying Dutchmen aren't Cinderella.  They are the bitch the Prince is supposed to sleep with, now that his wife, the Princess, is away on business, or visiting her mother.  Somewhere out of town.  The Marines are the Princess.  The Flying Dutchmen are the girl he keeps on the side.  The Jets II are Cinderella, or Bridget Jones or whatever.  And she's trying to steal the guy we're having an affair with!  THE FUCKING CUP.

Forget that shit.  We bitches be getting laid TONITE! (next wednesday, 7 or 8 pm)  We're gonna HAVE SEX WITH THE  CUP!

No matter what.

John, send me those photos you told me about.