Improved effort has Legends looking to the stars, Stink Stars that is

A refocused Legends team took to the rink this past Monday for what turned out to be a hard fought loss. After perhaps their worst ever performance in the previous game, the Legends came to play on this night. However the absence of world class players Ryan Gregory, Matt Metros, and Rick "Walters" Watkins, left a cavernous void that that could not be filled despite the hard work of the remaining players. From the outset of the game the positive turn around was evident as the Legends played an all around team game that gave the Old School team fits. Only Legends fatigue and a hot goalie gave the Old School players the "w".

The improved effort inspired this from Legends Captain Steve Parkes, "The game we played the week before was atrocious. It was like we were abducted by aliens and they replaced us with beings that had never seen a hockey game before. Just terrible. But this week we pulled it together and if we would have had a full rooster, I'm sure we would have won. It gives me a real good feeling about ourselves going into Wednesdays game against the Stink Stars."

In spite of a narrow victory against the Hit Men, the Stink Stars are concerned about facing a rejuvenated Legend squad. Stink Star star Ryan "The Great One" Parkes said this. "Anytime a team gets a player like Walters, who has played over 9,000 games back, its gonna give that team a huge boost. Besides that their team speed defensively is also a factor that may be hard to overcome."

Let's have a hockey hoot-nanny this Wednesday at the Omni at 8:30. First 10,000 fans get a Tony Gregory autographed tooth pick, so get there early. (actual number of tooth picks limited to stock on hand)

G-force too much for Warhawks

In aviation, if a pilot is subjected to sustained g-forces he will probably black out. Now, however, the same effect can be found on the hockey rink.

Legendary Legend forward, and Alternate Captain, Tony Gregory has always been a force on the hockey floor. As noticed by his strong skating that has virtually exploded wheels, and his determined skills with the puck, it was a real blessing for the Legends, when he was able to recruit his youngest son, Scott to the club. But in an off season surprise, Tony convinced his second son, Ryan to join the fold. Fortunately for the the Legends, both have the same great attributes that have made there father a Legend , but with a bit more flair. Unfortunately for the Warhawks, uniting the 3 Gs on a forward line this past Monday at the Omni, spelled certain doom, as the sustained effect of 3 Gs was more than they could bare.

From the drop of the puck, the Warhawks were under siege by the 3Gs as well as the rest of the legend bench. Admirably the depleted Warhawks kept it close for a while only to succumb to the irresistible pressure. The final score was 9 to 5, thanks largely to a heroic effort by Warhawks goalie Garrett.

In spite of some defensive breakdowns, legend goalie, Matt Metros had another strong game. Next bash is Wednesday 4/29/09 at 7:00 pm. Get there early!

Wounds licked - Legends look to bounce back

After a thorough spanking by reigning league champs - the Jokers, the Legends look to make a strong comeback tonight against the Warhawks. After what was thought to be a measuring stick game, the only things that were revealed were that A) the Jokers will never contend for a sportsmanship award and B) the Legends were not quite up to their normal level of excellence.

With the exception of another stellar goaltending performance by elite netminder Matt Metros, the rest of the club appeared to be somewhat out of sink and sluggish. Only a hardworking goal by pesky forward Jason Meske spoiled the Jokers bid for a shut out.

The Legends will have a go at it tonight without alternate captain and versatile experienced defenseman Rick Watkins. Legends Captain Steve Parkes had this to say about tonight's tilt. "There is no way to put into words the value that a 'Rick Walters' brings to a team. I mean he has probably played about 9,000 games. It would take several players to compensate for that level of experience. Besides, he's one of my favorite people in the world to have a beer with after the game."

Next game: Monday, 4/20/09 - 9:30 pm at the Omni. Good seats still available.