FALMOUTH, MAINE, DECEMBER 25, 2011 - With the sticks and skates momentarily put aside, may you all enjoy Happy Holidays, a very Merry Christmas, Chanukah Sameac, and all the very best this season has to offer!
Hockey the way it should be! Somnus est hostes hostium
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Friday, December 16, 2011
Richelieu Cup Does Vegas
Richelieu Cup Does Vegas In Style
By R. Inkrat, Special Hockey Correspondent to the Los Angeles Times
LAS VEGAS, December 16, 2011 – The prestigious Cardinal Richelieu Cup, awarded to the Maine Morning Hockey Club playoff champions, was brought to this desert town for a frenzied celebration of hockey madness unparalleled in anything seen here before, when MHC Gold Weasel sharpshooter Steve “Mr. Freeze” Freese brought the famous flagon to the Vegas strip recently.
Freese (pictured below with the Cup), a noted Portland, Maine, restaurateur and athlete, had been asked to bring the Cup to Vegas as part of his time with the relic. Each player on the winning club gets to take the Cup for a prescribed period in order to share the accomplishment with family, friends, hometown, or anyone of the player’s choosing. Given the illustrious provenance of the Cup and its namesake, Freese, an alternate captain on the Weasel squad, thought that Las Vegas was probably the best place in America for the Cup to be displayed in all its glory. “I figured that if any American city was the right place for a cheap ewer it was Vegas,” Freese said, surrounded by an admiring crowd of Elvis impersonators. “These guys with me here today represent fully the class of the Richelieu Cup and the Gold Weasels,” Freese added.
Freese (pictured below with the Cup), a noted Portland, Maine, restaurateur and athlete, had been asked to bring the Cup to Vegas as part of his time with the relic. Each player on the winning club gets to take the Cup for a prescribed period in order to share the accomplishment with family, friends, hometown, or anyone of the player’s choosing. Given the illustrious provenance of the Cup and its namesake, Freese, an alternate captain on the Weasel squad, thought that Las Vegas was probably the best place in America for the Cup to be displayed in all its glory. “I figured that if any American city was the right place for a cheap ewer it was Vegas,” Freese said, surrounded by an admiring crowd of Elvis impersonators. “These guys with me here today represent fully the class of the Richelieu Cup and the Gold Weasels,” Freese added.
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| MHC Star Steve Freese with Admiring Fans |
The occasion of the display of the Cup in Sin City was so momentous that Brother Louis Philippe Richelieu, the great, great, great grandson of the infamous Cardinal himself, and the spiritual leader of Les Gardiens, a suppressed French secret order that keeps custody of the Cup between playoffs, personally traveled to Vegas for the ceremonies. Richelieu, pictured below with some local showgirls, declined to speak or be interviewed. Through a translator he said, “This is too emotional for me given my family connection to the Cup and the greatness of this honor. After I spend more time with some of the local entertainers I may be able to talk to the press, but not now.”
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| Richelieu Descendant In Conversation with Vegas Entertainer |
Other Weasel players have also arranged for high honors for the Cup during their time with it. Sniper Matt Fitzgerald brought the Cup to Portland City Hall for a gala celebration. Wiley Weasel all purpose player Pete Eremita took the Cup to Boston for a celebration with Boston Bruin legend Bobby Orr.
But hockey lovers and commentators worldwide agree that nothing could top the pomp and dignity of the Las Vegas events orchestrated by Freese and his people. “I have to admit I have never seen anything quite like this,” said hockey legend Wayne Gretzky, who had come from Phoenix, Arizona, to Las Vegas for the event. Current Bruin goalie Tim Thomas remarked, “I am just glad Glenn (legendary MHC goalie Glenn Michaels) retired before this happened.” Versus network hockey analyst Barry Melrose said, “There is no chance the Bruins will beat the Philadelphia . . . er, they what?”
Of course throngs followed MHC’s Freese wherever he went, and the crowds pressed for a chance to see, touch, and be photographed with the Richelieu Cup. Great ambassador for the sport of ice hockey in general, and Morning Hockey in particular, that he is, Freese was gracious to all and glad to oblige all requests for an experience of the cup.
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| Freese Denied No Fan During His Vegas Cup Tour |
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Saturday, November 26, 2011
Orr Honored in Richelieu Tribute
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| Bruin Legend Bobby Orr Celebrates with the Richelieu Cup |
By R. Inkrat,
Hockey Correspondent for Pravda, Special to the Boston Globe
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, NOVEMBER 25, 2011 - Many hockey lovers think that Boston Bruin legend Bobby Orr was the greatest hockey player ever to lace a pair of skates (sorry, Wayne).
Certainly that’s the way they feel about it in Beantown.
Orr has received many honors, awards, and accolades over the years.
But somehow none of them ever seemed sufficient to give Orr the glories due to him.
Not until now, that is.
Recently Morning Hockey Club Gold Weasel Peter “Pistol Pete” Eremita was in Boston to share the triumph of the Cardinal Richelieu Cup with Orr himself, and at last it seemed that Number 4 reached the pinnacle he deserved, even if it was shared with Eremita, the star of the MHC Gold Weasel triumph in the Cardinal Richelieu Cup finals earlier this year.
It was a characteristically gracious gesture by Eremita, sharing the Cup with Orr, whose multiple Stanley Cup championships as a Bruin, while remarkable, pale of course in comparison to winning the Famed French Flagon, the Richelieu!
“This is the greatest day in my life as a hockey player and lover of the greatest game on earth,” said an obviously emotional Orr, as he struck his famous goal celebration pose with the Cup and Eremita.
Brother Louis Philippe Richelieu, the great, great, great grandson of the infamous Cardinal himself, and the spiritual leader of Les Gardiens de la Coup Richelieu, the French secret society of breakaway clerics who maintain the security and safety of the Cup between playoff series, was present for the ceremony.
“This is the first trip I am making outside France,” he said in somewhat stilted English. “My brothers and I are so glad ourselves to see the honor of the Cup Richelieu placed on the great Bobbee Orr. It is so good of the magnificent Belette D’Or [Pete] Eremita to bring this day to come.”
“Stanley Cup rings are great,” Orr said, “and I will always treasure my days with the Bruins, but this is something special that I will never forget.”
“All of us who grew up in New England looked at Bobby Orr as the ultimate hockey super star, and the player we wanted to be like,” said Eremita. “The minute the Cup came into my hands and I stopped shaking with nerves, I knew I had to bring it to Boston for a tribute to Bobby Orr.”
As Eremita finished speaking, Orr, a Gold Weasel jersey draped over his shoulders, embraced him and sobbed quietly on Eremita’s shoulder for several touching moments.
Several current Bruins were also on hand to join in the tribute to Orr. “Yeah, we got the Cup,” said forward Patrice Bergeron, referring to the Stanley Cup. “And that was great. But this is a once in a lifetime experience with la Coup Richelieu. I’ll never forget it.”
“We are all grateful to our friend Pete for making this day possible,” added Bruin Captain Zdeno Chara, as he stood with one hand on the Richelieu and the other arm around Eremita, who came about to his waist.
The famous French flagon is named after Armand Jean du Plessis, Cardinal-Duc de Richelieu (1585-1642) noted for his political intriguing in 17th Century France. The nobleman acted as the first minister for King Louis XIII. Known as "The Red Eminence," Richelieu, though a man of the cloth, had a reputation for wily political intrigue and bested many political rivals, include the King’s own mother, Marie de Medici, who lost a power struggle with Richelieu and was sent into exile.
“We think the Cardinal’s example fits the spirit of the Gold Weasels perfectly,” said Gold Weasel Captain Matt Noone, also on hand for the festivities.
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Monday, November 7, 2011
Secunde Dreams of Better Days
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| Secunde Celebrates, But Did His Sacrilege Jinx the Weasels? |
By R. Inkrat, Special to O Magazine
FALMOUTH, MAINE, NOVEMBER 7, 2011 - A weary Jim "Redlight" Secunde slowly peeled off his goalie gear in the locker room at the famed Family Ice Center in Falmouth, Maine, this morning, wistfully reflecting on the glory days just a few months ago when his Gold Weasels won the coveted Cardinal Richelieu Cup in Morning Hockey Club playoff competition. Secunde (pictured above with the Cup in less than suitable display) had anchored the Gold Weasel four-game sweep of the Blue Dogs in Cup play last summer.
"Did you notice the newspaper in my picture last summer," Secunde moaned as he tried to come to terms with the Weasels' 8-1 drubbing this morning at the hands of the Blue Dogs, led by a four goal tour de force by Frank Cerullo. "Flying Frank" had found the range on Secunde who, despite the score, played very well in the loss. But he was clearly thin king back to the playoffs and wondering what has gone wrong.
In the photo above, the headline reads, "Weasels, Champ Again." Apparently someone at the Portland Press Herald does not know that words in the head have to agree in number, but leaving that aside, Secunde apparently is still clinging to that former glory. But many observers think that the string of wins by the Blue Dogs since then could be attributable, at least in part, to Secunde's shameful mistreatment of the Sacred Cup as shown in this picture.
He was fined $1 billion by the Club last July for this misconduct and as far as anyone knows is still working that fine off. The "O" network is planning to have Secunde on an upcoming show with Oprah Winfrey and special guest Dr. Phil in hopes that someone can lift Secunde, and thus the Gold Weasel club itself, from its funk. "I just don't know what's gone wrong," Secunde said, "I don't even know who I am any more." The hockey world is with you, Jimmy, hoping you find your way (but only after Blue wins the Cup the next time).
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Blue Dogs 8, Gold Weasels 1, as Cerullo Nets 4
Dogs Bark, Weasels . . . .
By R. Inkrat, Toronto Globe & Mail
FALMOUTH, MAINE. NOVEMBER 7, 2011 – Superb goaltending, exceptionally stubborn defense, and a high powered offense sparked by four goals from “Flying Frank” Cerullo, led the Morning Hockey Club Blue Dogs to an 8-1 win over arch rival Golden Weasels in action at the Family Ice Center this morning.
The defending Richelieu Cup champions scored the first goal of the game, but they were held scoreless after that. Blue Dog keeper Walt “The Wall” Leland made brilliant save after brilliant save to bar the door through almost 70 minutes of fast moving hockey. Leland got solid defending in front of him, as the Weasels were aggressive and creative as usual, but without the usual degree of success.
The Dogs displayed crisp passing and kept the puck moving and were quick through center ice. The Canines got tremendous offensive support from Cerullo, whose patented rink length rushes kept the solid Weasel defenders working hard. His goals were a sight to see, with a couple simply nailing high corners, the one chink in the armor of Weasel netminer Jim Secunde, whose good goaltending was belied by the final score.
Blue Dog attackers Gerry Nadeau and Leo “The Lion” Iacopucci added two markers each to bolster the Hound assault on Secunde.
Weasel superstar Peter “Pete” Eremita may have been worn out after spending a celebratory weekend with the Cardinal Richelieu cup, as it is now his turn with the Famed Flagon. Apparently there was a huge parade and outpouring of civic pride in Brewer as favorite son Eremita was feted by Bangor’s sister city. “I don’t know how that happened,” he commented, “sometimes it’s just not your day.” Canny Weasel defenseman Brian Linscott was unavailable to the press after the game but is presumed to have played a good game.
Hockey fans worldwide are wondering when the next Richelieu Cup series will come around. It is a recurring but irregular event that so far the MHC has not rescheduled. If today’s match is any indication, the Dogs are hungry and ready for the rematch.
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Monday, October 24, 2011
Blue and Gold Battle to Draw 7-7
By R. Inkrat, Illustrated Hockey News Correspondent
FALMOUTH, MAINE, OCTOBER 24, 2011 - Proving that no lead is ever safe in Morning Hockey play, the MHC Blue Dogs coughed up a 5-0 lead this morning but still managed to eke out a 7-7 draw with the Gold Weasels, who overcame the 5-0 deficit despite not scoring until there were only 20 minutes left in the game.
For much of the game the Dogs dominated and looked to be cruising to a rare Morning Hockey Club shutout. Walt "the Wall" Leland was stellar as usual. But as is so common in MHC play, the momentum shifted when Matt "Dipsey Doodle Dandy" Noone pocketed on with just over 20 minutes to play. The rodents chipped away and then took a 6-5 lead before Blue came back to tie it and then take the lead as Tim "the Man" Boardman's third goal made the score 7-6.
With moments remaining canny veteran Eric Lagios and Noone combined for a picture perfect strike. Lagios's long pass through center ice went tape to tape onto Noone's stick, sending him in all alone as ace Dog defender Pete Carlisle sprawled on the ice just short of knocking the puck away.
Leland had no chance on the score, which at the time was erroneously recorded as giving the Weasels an 8-7 win. However, Dog protests were validated as league Ombudsman Don Simms ruled that the sly Weasels had posted their sixth tally twice! Leave it to a bunch of weasels to try a stunt like that!
The goal of the match was Matt Fitgerald's amazing tally following a looping flip pass from Travis Phillips. Phillips was behind the Weasel cage and somehow saw Fitzy at the far post, lofted the puck over the defense and Weasel netminder Jim "Red Light" Secunde and on to his linemate, who knocked home the disk as Secunde had zero chance on the play. Secunde saw a lot of rubber and was brilliant as usual in the come from behind effort, but after the game remarked, "I have no idea how he did that," referring to the miracle pass from Travis Terrific to Matt F.
Friday Night Lights
The MHC Gold and Blue clubs played a vigorous match Friday night at the Cumberland County Civic Center before a spirited throng of fans. Gold popped to the early lead in this one but Blue came back and, at least according to scorekeeper JJ Mokarzel, though some doubted it, won the match 8-6.
Unfortunately, the Pirates were not as good as the MHC and were shutout 3-0 by Adirondak. Clearly the home squad was jinxed by Ronnie Eubanks and his family who all wore Philadelphia Flyers jerseys. The Pirate players were clearly rattled by this display of hooliganism and, surprisingly, the Eubanks family got out of the rink without incident.
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FALMOUTH, MAINE, OCTOBER 24, 2011 - Proving that no lead is ever safe in Morning Hockey play, the MHC Blue Dogs coughed up a 5-0 lead this morning but still managed to eke out a 7-7 draw with the Gold Weasels, who overcame the 5-0 deficit despite not scoring until there were only 20 minutes left in the game.
For much of the game the Dogs dominated and looked to be cruising to a rare Morning Hockey Club shutout. Walt "the Wall" Leland was stellar as usual. But as is so common in MHC play, the momentum shifted when Matt "Dipsey Doodle Dandy" Noone pocketed on with just over 20 minutes to play. The rodents chipped away and then took a 6-5 lead before Blue came back to tie it and then take the lead as Tim "the Man" Boardman's third goal made the score 7-6.
With moments remaining canny veteran Eric Lagios and Noone combined for a picture perfect strike. Lagios's long pass through center ice went tape to tape onto Noone's stick, sending him in all alone as ace Dog defender Pete Carlisle sprawled on the ice just short of knocking the puck away.
Leland had no chance on the score, which at the time was erroneously recorded as giving the Weasels an 8-7 win. However, Dog protests were validated as league Ombudsman Don Simms ruled that the sly Weasels had posted their sixth tally twice! Leave it to a bunch of weasels to try a stunt like that!
The goal of the match was Matt Fitgerald's amazing tally following a looping flip pass from Travis Phillips. Phillips was behind the Weasel cage and somehow saw Fitzy at the far post, lofted the puck over the defense and Weasel netminder Jim "Red Light" Secunde and on to his linemate, who knocked home the disk as Secunde had zero chance on the play. Secunde saw a lot of rubber and was brilliant as usual in the come from behind effort, but after the game remarked, "I have no idea how he did that," referring to the miracle pass from Travis Terrific to Matt F.
Friday Night Lights
The MHC Gold and Blue clubs played a vigorous match Friday night at the Cumberland County Civic Center before a spirited throng of fans. Gold popped to the early lead in this one but Blue came back and, at least according to scorekeeper JJ Mokarzel, though some doubted it, won the match 8-6.
Unfortunately, the Pirates were not as good as the MHC and were shutout 3-0 by Adirondak. Clearly the home squad was jinxed by Ronnie Eubanks and his family who all wore Philadelphia Flyers jerseys. The Pirate players were clearly rattled by this display of hooliganism and, surprisingly, the Eubanks family got out of the rink without incident.
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Monday, October 17, 2011
Another Hockey Career Cut Short by Injury
By R. Inkrat, Special Report to Sports Illustrated
Pat Lafontaine. Bobby Orr. Cam Neeley. Adam Deadmarsh. Paul Kariya.
These are just a few of the great hockey stars whose careers were shortened or ended by the cumulative effects of injury.
And now, perhaps saddest of all, another brilliant career is cut short by injury, that of Morning Hockey Club goalie Glenn Michaels. From his combative on ice persona, to his signature NGOAL4U license plate, to his faithfulness to the MHC and fellow players, Glenn Michaels was, and is, one of a kind.
As a former forward converted to the goal (what, was he crazy?), Glenn brought unparalleled passion and hard work to his backstopping role. Time and again, Glenn's brilliant saves kept his team in matches, even when out manned by the opposition. ON those rare days when things were not going well for Glenn, he was likely to show his frustration by taking it out on his goalie stick, the cage, a water bottle, or any other inanimate object unlucky enough to be handy. He took it out on himself. But never, never on a teammate, even those whose mistakes put Glenn in the hole.
"As many times as I blew a defensive play and let someone in on Glenn all alone," said MHC defenseman Bryan Dench, "he never once blamed anything on me, though he could have often." Michaels played the game hard, but with grace and a comradely spirit that made him a pleasure as a teammate or adversary. Oh, he might have sunk into a dark study in his corner of the locker room after a tough outing. But he focused on himself and how to do better next time. Never on recrimination or shifting blame (even when the blame would have been well deserved).
Glenn was also famous for his wry wit, and one liners that were so bad they were good! Though Glenn customarily dressed in "the Library," the quiet dressing room for adult players, he would nonetheless liven the chatter with his sense of humor and broad knowledge and interest in all sports and their history.
Michaels was hurt a few months ago, when helping Vezina Trophy and MVP winning goalie Tim Thomas of the Boston Bruins at a Tim Thomas goalie camp in Falmouth, Maine. "I had asked Glenn to show me some moves for getting across the goal crease quickly," Thomas remembered sadly, "and Glenn's knee just gave out on him all of a sudden. It was awful. I couldn't feel worse, because it was just like Glenn to try to help out a fellow goalkeeper and this happened when he was trying to help me."
Michaels was characteristically gracious and philosophical about it and never once complained. He underwent surgery and followed it with a long convalescence. Last week, however, it became clear once and for all that Glenn could not return to competition.
"Usually for a patient Glenn's age euthanasia would be the treatment of choice for any serious sports injury," said surgical team leader Dr. Sanjay Gufbahal at the time of the surgery. Last week he said, "We are just glad we could save him. If we can now get him to observe the limitations of his treatment plan [no beer] there is a chance for a normal life."
"Usually for a patient Glenn's age euthanasia would be the treatment of choice for any serious sports injury," said surgical team leader Dr. Sanjay Gufbahal at the time of the surgery. Last week he said, "We are just glad we could save him. If we can now get him to observe the limitations of his treatment plan [no beer] there is a chance for a normal life."
"After 4 weeks of working from home, 8 weeks of gradually working up to full time, not being able to drive for a month, 8 months of rehab (6 still to go) and more I have decided I can't risk another major injury like this," said Michaels in announcing his decision to retire.
The accolades and well wishes poured in. Typical of them are these. "Get well brother, you will sorely be missed," said the MHC's Alec Newcomb. "Playing against and with you was always a blast." Dan Fahey, who played defense in front of Michaels often, added, "It was a pleasure playing with you and you will be missed. Hope your rehab continues to progress well."
Always first to the locker room, Glenn now leaves the lights out behind him. The hockey world says, It won't be the same without you, Glenn. Thanks for everything.
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Monday, October 10, 2011
Mokarzel "Channels" Nadeau to Spark Blue Dog Win
By R. Inkrat, North American Hockey Correspondent to the London Telegraph
FALMOUTH, MAINE, OCTOBER 10, 2011 - Observers have long suspected that Morning Hockey Club forward JJ Mokarzel had been gaining some sort of edge from his special, radio controlled helmet, which first appeared during the Cardinal Richelieu Cup playoffs last spring.
These suspicions were well confirmed during today's contest, a 9-5 win by the MHC Blue Dogs over the cup winning Gold Weasels.
Mokarzel, in an amazing display of being in the right place at the right time scored five of his team's goals, and did so in many cases by camping out on the goal post like his sometime rival Gerry Nadeau, who was not at the game today.
Or was he?
Gold Weasel players were griping the locker room after the game that they believed Nadeau was in secret communication with Mokarzel via the satellite linked communications device within Mokarzel's special silver helmet, one unlike those worn by any other player.
Among those complaining was the usually chipper Brian Linscott, who with Gold teammates remarked that, "JJ [Mokarzel] was camped on the post all day today," whereupon another Weasel chimed in, "it was just like Gerry [Nadeau]." Asked if he had a good game today, Linscott said, "No. I did not." Some said Linscott's uncharacteristic downbeat mood was attributable to having to coach a U14 girls soccer team all weekend, an experience that can be draining even to the very best of mentors.
Goalies Walt Leland and Jim Secunde were outstanding as usual.
MHC officials refused comment on the Mokarzel helmet after the match, but one MHC insider did confirm off the record that the equipment will be checked for compliance with MHC standards (which are low).
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FALMOUTH, MAINE, OCTOBER 10, 2011 - Observers have long suspected that Morning Hockey Club forward JJ Mokarzel had been gaining some sort of edge from his special, radio controlled helmet, which first appeared during the Cardinal Richelieu Cup playoffs last spring.
These suspicions were well confirmed during today's contest, a 9-5 win by the MHC Blue Dogs over the cup winning Gold Weasels.
Mokarzel, in an amazing display of being in the right place at the right time scored five of his team's goals, and did so in many cases by camping out on the goal post like his sometime rival Gerry Nadeau, who was not at the game today.
Or was he?
Gold Weasel players were griping the locker room after the game that they believed Nadeau was in secret communication with Mokarzel via the satellite linked communications device within Mokarzel's special silver helmet, one unlike those worn by any other player.
Among those complaining was the usually chipper Brian Linscott, who with Gold teammates remarked that, "JJ [Mokarzel] was camped on the post all day today," whereupon another Weasel chimed in, "it was just like Gerry [Nadeau]." Asked if he had a good game today, Linscott said, "No. I did not." Some said Linscott's uncharacteristic downbeat mood was attributable to having to coach a U14 girls soccer team all weekend, an experience that can be draining even to the very best of mentors.
Goalies Walt Leland and Jim Secunde were outstanding as usual.
MHC officials refused comment on the Mokarzel helmet after the match, but one MHC insider did confirm off the record that the equipment will be checked for compliance with MHC standards (which are low).
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Wednesday, October 5, 2011
FBI Retrieves Famed Flagon
By R. Inkrat, Special Report to the Boston Globe
FALMOUTH, MAINE, OCTOBER 5, 2011 - FBI Special Agents have retrieved the famed Cardinal Richelieu Cup, which has been the object of an international search for several weeks, when Gold Weasel Richard "Gidge" Veilleux was stopped as he attempted to board a cruise ship in Portland harbor.
"Gidge" Veilleux (right) reads a congratulatory telegram
"We had targeted this subject for a number of days," said Special Agent Richard Tracy of the Boston office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Morning Hockey Club officials expressed relief that the sacred object had been found and would soon be returned safely to MHC custody. "I'm relieved," said ombudsman Donald "Donnie" Simms after this morning's contest, which saw Blue somehow rally from a 4-0 deficit to win 7-6 on a Travis Phillips marker late in the game. In an unusual move, the clubs engineered a mid-game trade, that send Walt "The Wall" Leland to Blue and the always plucky Dave Jefferson to Gold.
The details of Veilluex's arrest and release have not been made clear, but our understanding is that he has been released on personal recognizance on condition he returns the Cup within 24 hours. He spoke briefly to reporters as he left the United States Court House in Portland.
"The sacred cup is in my possession and I am loath to relinquish it," he explained, "actually I brought it to hockey yesterday and there were no Weasels of Gold upon whom to bestow the honor. Those present claimed to have already had the awesome receptacle in their possession and were not inclined to shoulder once again the responsibility." Observers had to agree that it is a grave responsibility to have possession of the coveted Cup. Mental health professionals consulted in the Veilleux matter have opined that it is understandable a spirited player like Veilleux could become so fixated with the Cup, a relic of such powerful appeal, that he would refuse to give it up and even try to abscond with it.
All Weasel players, with one notable and sad exception (WE ALL KNOW WHO HE IS), have taken the responsibility with the appropriate reverence.
No one was more relieved at the apprehension of the cup hoarder that Weasel Matt Fitzgerald, who had also been high on the FBI's suspect list after hoisting the Cup in front of Portland City Hall at a huge celebration rally a few weeks ago. He had insisted that he had returned the flagon, but FBI Special Agents had scheduled an "interview" with him for tomorrow. Also relieved was flashing Weasel forward Ryan Foresman, who had been protesting his innocence in the affair.
Asked when the Cup would actually be returned, Veilleux said, "I'll plan to convey the Cardinal's cup to the [MHC] clinic on Wednesday night, where once again you may bask in its presence."
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Wednesday, September 21, 2011
MHC UPDATES
By R. Inkrat, Correspondent to LeMonde on American Hockey
FALMOUTH, MAINE, SEPTEMBER 21, 2011
Gold Prevail 9-8 on Wednesday
Whereabouts of Richelieu Cup Unknown
League officials have put out a call to the Gold Weasels to determine which player presently has the cup, as sharpshooter Ryan Foresman is claiming he turned the cup back in after his week. Since Foresman is normally a reliable player, authorities are taking it as a case of a "missing relic" and have mounted a full scale investigation. Anyone having information about the whereabouts of the famed flagon is asked please to come forward.
Secunde Plays Under a Cloud
FBI special agents are rumored to be seeking an opportunity to question flamboyant goalie Jim Secunde in connection with alleged game fixing. Though he has remained mum (unusual in itself) Secunde may have been affected by efforts to serve him papers just before the start of Wednesday's game.
Morning Hockey Club defenseman Bryan Dench has been drafted to play in the 2011 Old Fart Classic 4-team hockey tournament this weekend at Portland Ice Arena. It was tough for him to get in and to find a club to draft him that did not know him. Although a couple of tournament players had seen Dench played, somehow he skated in. Perhaps he is hoping finally to play with a group old and infirm enough for him to have a chance of keeping up?
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FALMOUTH, MAINE, SEPTEMBER 21, 2011
Boardman Goal Seals Blue Dog Win Monday
The Morning Hockey Club Blue Dogs battled to a 9-8 win over the Gold Weasels in Monday's contest, led by Tim Boardman's winner on a nifty 1 on 3 rush. Boardman scored on the backhand facing away from the net (at least that's how he described it). Brian Linscott played a good game in the losing effort. "My first half wasn't that good," he said, "but by the second half it got better." Half? This is hockey, Bri, not soccer. Three periods.
Wednesday saw another back and forth contest in which Gold were able to prevail on a late goal. It was not clear who scored it! Officials believe it was Alec Newcombe but that is being researched as this report is filed. Goalie Jim "Red Light" Secunde seemed shell shocked after the game though he played well in the losing effort for Blue. He seems to still be adapting to the change of teams and having to play at the Home end of the rink. It's a lot different down there and closer to the jeering crowds.
Defenseman Bryant Field, on of the MHC's very best, lamented that he had played in three straight losing efforts so far this week, all by one or perhaps two goals. Several players suggested that he engage agent Scott Boris to negotiate himself a favorable trade to a winning side.
Whereabouts of Richelieu Cup Unknown
League officials have put out a call to the Gold Weasels to determine which player presently has the cup, as sharpshooter Ryan Foresman is claiming he turned the cup back in after his week. Since Foresman is normally a reliable player, authorities are taking it as a case of a "missing relic" and have mounted a full scale investigation. Anyone having information about the whereabouts of the famed flagon is asked please to come forward.
Secunde Plays Under a Cloud
FBI special agents are rumored to be seeking an opportunity to question flamboyant goalie Jim Secunde in connection with alleged game fixing. Though he has remained mum (unusual in itself) Secunde may have been affected by efforts to serve him papers just before the start of Wednesday's game.
Dench Drafted to Play In OFC
Morning Hockey Club defenseman Bryan Dench has been drafted to play in the 2011 Old Fart Classic 4-team hockey tournament this weekend at Portland Ice Arena. It was tough for him to get in and to find a club to draft him that did not know him. Although a couple of tournament players had seen Dench played, somehow he skated in. Perhaps he is hoping finally to play with a group old and infirm enough for him to have a chance of keeping up?
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