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R League – Weekly Update (July 12, 2016)

STARS 1 HAWKS 1 Stars sub Larson scores with the goalie pulled, to wreck the shutout for Hawks net minder “Sugar” John Marchin and secure a point for the Stars. Jimmy “Boog” Powell with the Hawks marker. Stars goalie Bobby Rutkoske also shined in nets, in this nail biting contest! No trips to the sin bin for either squad. HABS…

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R League – Weekly Update (July 5, 2016)

BRUINS   6    LEAFS   6 The Leafs score twice in the games last two minutes – their fifth goal on a power play and the tying goal short handed with 32 ticks left on the clock to stun the Bruins!  Let’s not mention the goalies in this free for all!  Leafs get the natural hat trick from Irish sub McRea.  Singles…

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R League – Weekly Update (June 14 2016)

RIP GORIDE!!   WINGS   4   BRUINS   0 The top spot Wings score twice in each period and shutout the men in yellow.  Paulie “Jay” Giles, Chuck Mouraine and subs Kevin Mahon and Lynn(SH) tally for the Wings in this penalty free game.  No Bruins highlights. STARS   5   HAWKS   1  The Stars dominate this contest from start to finish.  Ronnie Meltsner…

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R League – Weekly Update (June 5, 2016)

BACK FROM THE WARMTH OF ARIZONA. ONLY ICE I SAW WAS IN A GLASS! STARS 4 HABS 3 Eddie “The Eagle” Higgins soars down the right side and buries the game winner with under a minute to go in the contest. Eddie also added three helpers to boot. Mark Smyth, Ronnie Meltsner and Tommy Trice also tally for the Stars. Donald…

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“R” League – Weekly Update (May 17, 2016)

CURTS CORNER WILL TAKE A ONE WEEK BREAK NEXT WEEK. WILL RETURN THE FIRST WEEK OF JUNE. GOTTA FIND SOME WARMTH IN ARIZONA! BRUINS   6   HABS   1 2-1 Bruins entering the final stanza – then the wheels came off for the Frenchmen.  Deuces wild for Joe Plati and John Perini.  Subs Al Pyc and Niecalek with singles.  Cam  Lawrence with…

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R League – Weekly Update (May 10, 2016)

HAWKS    6    STARS    3 Hawks jump out to a 3 zip lead and never look back!  Jim Chapie with a two goal game.  Singles for Dr. Keri Topouzian, Dave “Buckeye” Wahl, Steve Orr(Also 3 Helpers) and sub “Magnum” Higgins.  Jimmy George with a three assist game.  Howard Smith and subs Paulie Polizzi and Lawson tally for the Stars in this…

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R League – Michigan Sting Weekly Update

THE PRODIGAL SON HAS RETURNED FROM MY EXTENDED FLORIDA STAY, WITH THE LIVER LIGHT HEAVILY BLINKING! WINGS   7   STARS   3 John Zuccarini with the trick leads the Wings to the W.  Sting rookie Chuck Mouraine with the deuce.  Mark Weiss with the games final goal.  Playmaker Gary Enmark with his first career three assist game.  Ronnie Meltsner, Pat Collins and the…

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Curt’s Corner Preseason Spring/Summer Team Review

“R” LEAGUE HAWKS What’s not to like about this team? They can score and defend. I love the offense! Steve Orr and Jimmy George work very well together. A team to be reckoned with! BRUINS Another very nice squad. Love the offense. Heard rumblings that scoring machine Bobby Watson may have to go on the long term DL. Defense may…

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R League – Week Three of the Playoffs

WINGS 4 BRUINS 2 They must have moved him up to forward! Using his booming slap shot, Gary Enmark with a 2 goal and 2 assist game! Big Ben Haynes and Grand Rapids call up Pauli “Knuckles” Polizzi with singles. Sub Lawson with both Bruins goals. The Wings pick up an illegal player penalty – whatever that is? STARS 3…

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A League – Week Two of the Playoffs

BRUINS 2 STARS 1 The story of the game was two coughs by the same Stars right defenseman, as he attempted to do it all by himself. Result – two Bruins goals and a victory! Brian Reath and Mike Nalepa (GW) score for the Bruins. Donnie Riviera with the lone Star goal. Both goalers – “Smoking” Joe Polizzi and Mark…

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