Buzzards Starting to Score

After scoring 8 goals in their first five games, the Buzzards are starting to pile on the scoring. The new look Buzzards have scored an amazing 20 goals in their last three contests-notching their first career win vs the Buffaloes and narrowly missing their second in a 5-4 shootout loss vs the Predators.

The scoring outburst has coincided with the introduction of their new unis. The mustard and blue colored jerseys sport the ominous new stick wielding Buzzard logo.

Tonight's Games Postponed

Tonight's games are being postponed due to the forecasted snow storm. The Buzzard v Buffaloes game will be rescheduled for Thursday Jan 13th @ 9:15pm. The Black Bears v Shamrock reschuled date is to be determined.

Tonight's 9:15 ice slot will be available to AIAHL players as an open skate but please take appropriate caution if you plan on coming to the rink.

Take care and be safe. See you thursday.

Bill Auld

Updated Standings

Standings thur January 9, 2011

Ice Holez 10pts 5-1
Ice Devils 10pts 5-1
Hitmen 10pts 5-1
Predators 8pts 4-2
Black Bears 6pts 3-3
Shamrocks 4pts 2-4
Buzzards 0pts 0-6
Buffaloes 0pts 0-6

Well Played Game Marred by Fight

The Predators and the Ice Devils were playing what was perhaps the best game this season on the AIAHL schedule. After falling behind on a goal by Predator forward Michael Boscaino one minute and 21 seconds into the game the Hitmen built a 3-2 lead late in the third.

But as the game neared its end a fight ruined what was really a great high tempo adult league game. Both players involved in the fisticuffs will face the league mandated automatic 2 game suspension as well as any supplemental discipline deemed necessary by the league.

The penalties doled out left the Ice Devils down a man in the final minutes. The Predators were able to tie the game with the goalie pulled with 58 seconds remaining. The Ice Devils prevailed for the win in the shootout as their goaltender stopped all the Predator shooters.

Happy New Year

Hello AIAHL'ers. I am just writing you a quick post to thank you for your involvement in the league so far. I think we have had some good games but even better camaraderie.

I also wanted to apologize for not updating this blog as quickly as I would have liked to. I have been dealing with a family emergency recently-my father had a heart attack but thankfully is on the road to recovery. I will look to update the blog with scores, stats, and standings fairly soon. Until then, enjoy the games as we look to a successful, happy (and healthy) 2011.

Thanks,
Bill Auld
League Director

Lots of Goals for IceHolez and Predators

Both of Tuesday's matchups in the AIAHL saw some big scoring. Unfortunately for the losing teams the goals were not spread out evenly. The Predators scored a 8-2 victory over the Black Bears in the first contest and the Ice Holez topped the Buzzards by an 11-2 score in the nightcap.

Each winning team used a different formula to notch the big victory -the Ice Holez spreading the wealth around with 6 different goal scorers and the Preds relied heavily on one player with 4 goals and 1 assist.

Tuesday Recap: Hitmen Win Close Game-Ice Holez Impress

The newly formed Buffaloes faced a tough task in their first contest of the season. They were up against a highly skilled Ice Holez club that scored 3 goals in the first 5 minutes of the game en route to a 9-1 victory.

The Buffaloes need some time to get their line combinations together but vow to put up a better fight in their next contest.

The Ice Holez were led by Justin Bast's hat trick and a 4 pt effort (1g,3a) from Rob Seramba. The Buffaloes lone goal and the first in their short history was scored on a breakaway by Greg Jones.

The second game of the evening was a great adult league battle between the Summer Champions, the Hitmen, and the Shamrocks. The Hitmen escaped with a 5-4 win after a late goalmouth scramble saw the Shamrocks have 4 quality chances with their goaltender pulled for the extra attacker.

Hitmen forward Larry Walck scored the game winner with 6:36 remaining in the third off assists from Mike Greenspan and Scott Palfreyman. The Shamrocks were led by Scott Versace who scored 2 goals to go along with one assist.

Even in the loss Shamrock captain Mark Ganter commented "That was a great game. That's what we were hoping for in this league."

Both games on Tuesday provided spirted play and sportsmenship with only one minor penalty called total in both games combined. (And only one or two- "hey ref, where's the call" comments).

Next up a Thursday matchup between the Predators and the Buzzards at 9:15pm. Good seats still available!!


AIAHL Box Score

Ice Holez v Buffaloes:

Goals:
IH-#9 Bast (1,2,3)
IH-#23 Maull (1,2)
IH-#14 McMullen (1)
IH-#27 Casey (1)
IH-#22 Wilkie (1)
IH-#19 Seramba (1)

B-#5 Jones (1)

Hitmen v Shamrocks

Goals:

H-#19 Rogers (1,2)
H-#69 Cambell (1)
H-#33 Greenspan (1)
H-#22 Walck (1)

S-#89 Versace (1,2)
S-#9 Gantner (1)
S-#45 Gregor (1)