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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