Jurassic Puck Hockey

John Hammond: Find Nedry! Check the vending machines!

Jurassic Puck faced off against the Stars in our second game of the season. The Stars played a strong defensive game, blocking up any passing lanes through the center of the ice. Despite this Jurassic Puck struck first. Adjustments were needed to capitalize on the time of procession which was heavily in the favor of Jurassic Puck, however these didn't come in the 2nd and 3rd period to break the deadlock. The Stars eventually tied the game and took the lead midway through the third period. This was a tight clean game, and we are looking forward to getting some redemption against the Stars when we play them next in mid-February. This lose came down to failing to capitalize on several scoring opportunities and we went into our next game some of the bounces would go our way.

The Screaming Pylonz were on the road in our first meeting of the season. This game was a chippy one and appears to be the start of a rivalry. The game was scoreless after one period. The turning point of the game was when Joe Danger took a penalty on a Pylon as they were coming in 1 on 1. This penalty could have put us down midway through the game, however the penalty kill was very strong and JP scored short-handed nearing the end of the kill. Another quick goal put JP in the driver’s seat. The lead was built up to 5-0 with only a few minutes remaining in the game. Off the face-off #3 received a quick feed and blew past our defenders, (WILL) and scored on the ensuing breakaway to make the score 5-1 with about 2 minutes left in the game. Will has since promised to play shut-down defense and will pay 50+ push-ups for every goal scored the rest of the season (which should be performed with David sitting on his back). This was a closer game than the score suggests a consequence of continued strong play at keeper. The offense came from Terry putting the team on his back scoring a hat-trick and factoring in on nearly every scoring opportunity. Good thing too as Holt blew it on a breakaway, shooting the puck square into the tender’s chest.

Tensions between the teams were high throughout the game. The last minute of the game was run off as a Pylonz player #14 was ejected for arguing with the ref. The physicality of the game, from both teams, was higher than needed for a never-ever league. Having a clear rival is great, but keeping thing cordial is needed too. FYI Record v. Pylons: 3 wins - 2 losses

After a tough game like that, we will all need to rest.  Much like Dr. Malcolm.