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9-28-2010
On Sunday night the Stars woe's continued as they were beaten by a score of 7-2, by the Caps. Missing from the lineup on Sunday were scoring ace Michel Blais and team assistant captain Tim Bator. The absence of these 2 meant that everyone else would have to step it up , to try to skate with the Caps. As it turned out Jesse Jemie would somehow score a goal (from inside the caps net) , and Doug Roy with an assist from Dave Henderson would account for the other. In the end the boys and ladys in Black would give up another empty net goal to set the final score.
So on to Monday night's game with the Sharks. Michel returned to the line-up, but Tim was still on the physically unable to compete list. Also missing was goaltender Ryan Hoots. In his place the stars borrowed the Caps goaltender Brian Gifford.
The game was a back and forth affair for the 1st 17 minutes, but with no goals scored it left the crowd of 5 in stunned silence. But that wouldn't last long, as Emily combined with Jack to score the 1st goal of the game . Jack would go on to score a goal of his own and another assist, to give him a 3 point night,( forget about the boarding call).
Michel would score the 2nd goal on the assist from jack and Bob, then Jack would get the goal that would become the game winner on bob's 2nd assist of the night .
Next game is Sunday night at 8:30 , in the main arena, after that the back arena opens and all but 1 of the rest of the seasons games will be out there.
9-19-2010
The Stars displayed exceptional poise Sunday night. Erasing a 3-0 score to tie the game. But that wasn't enough to offset the effort turned in by the Blue clad Caps, who pulled out a 6-4 win, with the aid of an empty net goal in the final seconds of regulation.
On Sunday the Stars did add another weapon to their squad, in the person of Jack Rutherford. Jack comes back to the league after a self imposed hiatus. And in game 1 he scores his 1st goal of the season.
Adriane continues to pick up points notching an assist on the 1st goal of the game, putting the puck in the net were Tim Bator, Michel Blais, and Bob Bourget. Ryan looked sharp in net as he adjusts to the level of the league he improves more an more.
Next up for the Stars is a 7:15 game with the Rangers.
9-12-2010
Opening Night started out sweet but ended up a bit on the disappointing end of the score. Doug Roy Nets the 1st goal of the season in a 5-3 loss on Sunday night, with new additions David Horvath , and Jesse Jamie scoring their 1st goals with the Stars. LAIHA rookie Adriane Downey notches her 1st point in the league whit the assist on Jesse's goal.
Ryan Hoots made his debut in net for the Stars on Sunday . Ryan is the Stars new netminder, picking up for Andy Harmon .
Next up for the Stars is an 8:30 match up with Caps on Sunday night .
9-2-2010
The LAIHA 2010 season kicked off last night , with the yearly player draft. This Year in a effort to even up the teams even further than last season, to try and accomplish this, the league chose to redraft the teams from the ground up. Each captain was allowed to protect 2 full time players and 1 part time player. Team captain Gerry Vidal opted to protect Bob Bourget, Michel Blais, and Tim Bator.
Also another turn of events found the goalies being redistributed, with some long time goalies not playing this season , the teams are quite a bit different. Ex-Stars netminder Andy Harmon is not playing this year , so the Stars will call upon the services of new netminder Ryan Hoots, Ryan comes to us by way of Lafayette High School , this will be his coming out season with the Laiha.
The stars bid a fond farewell to Jack Maloy , and wish him much luck in his move out West. New additions to the Stars roster this season Jim Dinger, Emilee Herbolich, Adriane Downey, David Horvath, and Jesse Jamie. Lost from the stars were husband and Wife Rick and Jayne Martino, Rob Leach, and BFD Stave Campbel. Rick, Jayne, and Steve go to the Sharks and Rob was picked up by the Rangers.
Play begins on Wednesday night 9-8-2010.
and Jack all get one apiece.
The sin bin got its biggest workout of the season , with 4 visitors and No Gerry wasn't one of them. But Bob, Doug, Dave, and Greg all made visits. In the end the Stars lose this one 7-4.
4-7-2010
With the win the Stars move into the playoffs, facing the Red Wings in game 1 on Fanz-in-the Standz night. As in years past the game is open to the public at no charge and there will be auctions and raffles for various gifts.
Bob Bourget opened the scoring on an unassisted goal early in the 1st period. Shortly thereafter jack and George hooked up for the 2nd goal of the period. The Caps tied the game in the 2nd period to put the pressur on the Black shirts.
The 3rd goal scored by George, from Tim, and Rory. The eventual game winner by Jack from Tim, and Michel. With Michel setting the final margin at 2.
Substitute goalie Mike Lewis play stunningly in net to help out. Filling in for Andy who had a flair up of his back injury.
See you at the rink come on out for Fanz in the Standz.
4-1-2010
The Stars and Pens treated the throng of fans ( all 15 of them ) to an exciting game last week. Early in period 1 Jack Maloy was granted a penalty shot after one of the Pens defensemen threw a stick at his feet. Jack scored the 1st goal of the game on the penalty shot .
The game was back and forth for the rest of the match, the end margin was attributed to an empty net goal, as netminder Harmon was off the ice for the extra attacker.
Next up is the regular season finale against the Caps .
3-22-2010
This Sunday the Stars exacted some revenge, for the loss that the Sharks dealt them in their last meeting. After a scoreless 1st period the Stars came out shooting, With Mika Martino picking up her 2nd goal of the season, to put the black shirts in the lead 1-0. Kasey picked up the game wining goal, Dan scored his second of the night to put the final score at 4-2.
Other point scorers were Rory, Michel, Doug, and Josh . In net Andy Harmon turned in probably his best game of the season, stopping the sharks shooters on numerous occasions.
With 2 regular season games remaining the Stars need every point, and this win was Huge. Next up are the Pens in a 7:15 Wednesday night Battle.
3-8-2010
This past Sunday the Stars faced off against the Caps. Sporting a bench of 8 skaters and Goalie Andy Harmon, the Stars were faced with a tall hill to climb.
The Caps came out shooting right from the opening face-off. And the Stars kept their heads up and kept on plugging. Scoring 5 goals of their own would not be enough in the end, as the Caps scored 11 of their own.
Jack Maloy was the big point getter of the night, with 2 goals and 3 assists. Assistant captain Tim Bator pitched in 2 goals of his own, with Josh Ueber picking up his 4th goal of the season.
On Wednesday night the Stars close out rink 2's season against the Rangers at 8:30.
3-6-2010 update
This is an update to the recap of Game 2 . Stars 5-3 win . The 5th goal was netted by Jack giving him a hat trick for the night . Getting the helpers were Dan and Josh.
Also of note is the updated time for this Sunday is 9:45 pm
3-4-2010
Sunday night The Stars got absolutely destroyed by the Red Wings. A very short bench contributed to the loss, playing without Michel (Broken Hand ), and Jack . With these 2 big scorers out, that left 8 skaters . The Stars tried their best to break through the Wings defense. But There would be no Joy in Muddville this night, the only thing on the score sheet for the Black shirts is a penalty to Bob.
Stars lose 6-0
Next up was a Monday night tilt with the Pens, this would prove to be a great game . Very close till the end , and the final score shows it .
Bob Bourget nets 2 goals and Jack Maloy and Steve Campbel each net 1. And that's not all Jayne Martino picks up 2 assasts in her 1st multiple point game . Also getting helpers tonight are Doug Roy 2, Dave Henderson, Jack , and Dan Jenkins each with 1.
Final score 5-3 win for the Stars.
And lastly a Tuesday nighter against the Rangers. This game was originally scheduled for Easter Sunday. But was moved up to give the league a night off. Both teams showed up ready to play , I haven't seen these benches this full in a long time . The Stars actually had 3 forward lines and in a strange turn of events , 3 defense lines. This meant that the BFD's would be reunited ( almost ) . Cooler heads prevailed and management split up Stave and Gerry .
This game sported lots of offense and defense , even though the score says diferently. The Stars picked up a new Player welcoming Rory Baker to the Team , also filling in for Michel will be Mika Martino.
Goal scorers in this one were Mika, Jack, Dan, and Jack. Helpers Jack (2), Josh (2), Rick, George ,
2-28-2010
What can I say about the last game? We lost to the Sharks again, much the same as last game.
With Michel out of the line-up and Tim Doing his best zebra imitation, the Stars were lacking some punch. But the young legs of the Sharks present a problem , especially when we are missing key players.
Sunday starts a stretch of 3 games in 3 nights, we will be missing Jack on Sunday , as well as Michel who will be out at least 3 weeks.
Oh yeah there is a small game at 3:15 pm , the gold medal game between the USA and Canada.
2-21-2010
I have just returned from Beef-O-Bradys and the Team USA v. Team Canada Olympic hockey game. WOW what an exciting game, and what a great atmosphere. I would like to send out a thanks to Mike and the Staff at Beefs for good time .
Back to Wednesday nights recap, I will keep it short. The Stars ran into the buzz saw named the Sharks on Wednesday, as they were only able to score one goal, while giving up six to the Sharks.
Doug Roy picked up the only goal for the Stars, on some great passing by Tim and Greg.
The Team in black faces these same Sharks on Thursday night at 7:15.
2-16-2010
Starting the 3rd period down 2-0, on Tuesday night the Stars felt that they still had a chance. To grab that chance they had to play some very determined hockey. And play they did, the 8 skaters and Ted Adams( standing in for Andy ) skated their collective hearts out.
Doug Roy picked up 1 goal and 2 assists to grab 1st star honors. 2nd star went to Michel Blais with 2 goals, and 3rd star went to Ted who played tough in net. Bob, Tim, and Jack all picked up assists in what was a good game all around. The defensive trio of Bob, Tim, ad Gerry limited the chances of the Rangers, while the offense put the pressure on the Rangers.
Next up tonight against the Sharks at 8:30 . This will wrap up a brutal 3 game in 4 night span for the team .
2-7-2010
Tricia's young guns proved to be too much for the Stars on Thursday night, that combined with the odd bounces contributed to 7 goals for the Wings and only 3 for the Stars.
Picking up the goals for the Stars were Tim , Rob, and Dan, with Doug, George and Michel getting the helpers. Mike Lewis stood in for Andy who was out for the second game .
1-31-2010
And everyone thought big game Sunday was next weekend! With the Super Bowl looming just seven days away, one would be led to believe that as fact, but not in Lexington. The Sunday night showdown brought out all the stars, just like that Big Blue team down the street, with their courtside stars. The Pens and the Stars had a surprise visitor this weekend, as Mr. Chippy dropped in on the Lexington Ice Center.
The Stars and Pens always seem to match up closely, and it usually turns out to be an entertaining game. This one was no different. With regular net-minder Andy Harmon out with a strained back( too much snow removal), the Stars called on Sean Skinner to step in and fill the skates in net. Sean played superbly turning in a stellar performance.
Harmon wasn't the only regular out of the line-up, missing as well were Points leader Jack Maloy, Kasey Thomas, Rick Martino, and ace Blue-liner Dave the Hammer Henderson. The team in Black turned it up a notch tonight, playing tight defense and throwing all the firepower they had at the Pens. They threw so much at each other that there were even some penaltys for roughing handed out by the referees.
Late in the second period Michel seemed to be breaking up ice with the puck when he ran into Kevin Denehy earning himself a seat in the Sin Bin. The Stars managed to kill off the powerplay by the Pens , only to give up the goal shortly after the penalty expired. A minor scuffle at the end of the game resulted in some minor ruffing penalty's with no time on the clock.
The final outcome is a win for the Stars, posting a 4-1 tally, one of which was an empty net goal in the final minute. Next up is a rare Thursday night tilt with the Red Wings at 8:00 in rink 2.
1-24-2010
Tonight's match-up between the Stars and Rangers featured two teams that were evenly matched. Both teams feature offensive firepower and solid defense. The game this night would be decided by the bounces. One of which was a deflection off the stick of Tim Bator, that looked like a high fly ball in SLO-MO as it fluttered up and over net-minder Harmon, and the swatting attempt of team captain Vidal who was behind his goaltender.
The stars picked up goals by Josh Ueber and George Higgins, Jack and Tim picked up assists .
The Stars had 2 first time visitors to the sin bin , with Doug and Tim both picking up minor penaltys for the first time this season. But in the end the Rangers got more bounces than the Stars, and finished the game with a 5-2 victory.
The Stars will look to rebound next Sunday night at 7:15 against the Penguins. They will be without the services of Points leader Maloy , and possibly Michel Blais for the second week in a row.
1-10-2010
Sunday night the Stars put a full team on the ice. Skating with 8 forwards and 4 defense , the team in black was well equipped to handle the Caps. With the return of Kasey Thomas the Stars had added firepower.
Kasey contributed 3 goals in his first game back, he hooked up with jack and Gerry in the 1st period, and added 2 goals later one unassisted and another assisted by Jack.
George Higgins picked up 2ns Star honors for netting the game winning goal, But the biggest point scorer of the night was Jack, as he picked up 6 points on 2 goals and 4 assists.
Andy Harmon turned in a solid effort in net, as did the quartet of defense men. With Bob out of town Tim Bator was moved beck to the back line partnered with
Gerry, the other pair being Josh and Dave. Between them they held the Caps in check most of the night.
Next up is a 7:15 game against the Rangers.
1-10-2010
Last night the Stars took the ice to start the 2nd half of the season. The 9:45 start time and illness left the Stars very short on the bench. The 6 skaters and Andy made a valiant effort but came up short .
The off-season did bring an addition to the team. New to the Stars and the LAIHA is Dan Jenkins. Dan made a contribution in the first period as he scored his 1st LAIHA goal on a pass from team captain Gerry Vidal. He would later add an assist to his scoring total. Also notching goals last night were Tim, Doug, and Bob. Josh, and Bob also picked up assists.
The next game for the Stars will be Sunday night at 8:30. Hopefully by then Michel and Jack will be mended and healthy .
12-16-2009
Last nights game brought to a close , the 1st half of the season. A season which saw some great play by an up and coming team. The addition of Jack, George, Rob and Greg boosted an already potent ,( although sometimes sporadic ) offense.
This season got off to a good start, one of the best in team history. Eventually the injury bug hit ,( and the Flu bug too). Tim Bator finally returned to the line-up last night , after taking not 1 but 2 sticks to the rib cage while Refereeing a college hockey game.
Every player contributed in the scoring, with Steve picking up his 1st goal of the season in the game last night. Jack is giving all time scoring leader Michel a run for his money. Jack has a team high 34 points, followed by Michel with 22, Tim with 15, and George with 14.
So as you can see we aren't a 1 trick pony . Jayne Martino notched her 1st assist in a recent game, and smart money has her scoring a goal before seasons end in March.
Andy Harmon has been much stronger in net this year , and his record against penalty shots is 1-1. "Without his strong play we would be sunk", Said team captain Gerry Vidal during a recent interview. "He has really stepped up his game".
Sunday nights game was won in the last minute, in a flurry of activity . The Stars got off to a good start scoring first , and keeping the pressure on the boys and Girl in Blue. The Caps were awarded a Penalty shot during the game when Dave Henderson grabbed the puck while he was in the crease. The Caps just seem to have the Stars number. Final score in this one 3-2 caps in a heartbreaker.
Tuesday night the Stars looking for pay-back against the Sharks. The Stars get on the board first with a goal ( his 1st of the season ) by Steve (soupie) Campbel, assisted by Gerry, and Greg. But the Sharks would pull even with a goal of their own . Shortly thereafter they would score again, but the Stars wouldn't give up, Jack hooked up with Stave and Tim to score his 14th goal of the season, and later Tim and Bob worked some magic to pull the team within 1 at 4-3.
But in a bad turn of events half way through the 3rd period Bob went down hard in the corner. As it turned out he pulled a Hamstring and broke his skate . He wasn't able to continue for the rest of the night. This put the team down to just 2 defensemen an 5 forwards. Tim and Jack both helped out , and the team kept the pressure on.
With about 1:30 left in the game Andy was pulled in favor of the extra attacker, but they weren't able to get much going, eventually turning the puck over leading to an empty net goal . Final score 5-3 Sharks.
With the teams now off for the Holiday break, hopefully everyone can get healthy and return refreshed and renewed.
HAVE A HAPPY HOLIDAY !
12-8-2009
Upon arrival at the rink Tuesday night, the teams were greeted with a full parking lot and little access to dressing rooms. The reason was the annual Christmas ice show, put on by the local figure skating association.
This was the only thing that distracted the players. The Stars jumped out quickly on a goal by Doug Roy with an assist to Michel. A short time later George , Jack, and Bob hooked up to post the team in black to a 2-0 lead.
The second period saw Bob corral a wide shot by Gerry and quickly deposit it into the net. The wings would post 2 goals of their own, but it wouldn't be enough . The final goal by Tim Bator from Steve would set the margin.
With 3:27 left in the Game Bob Bourget was whistled for a holding. The Stars would kill off the penalty and hold on for the win.
Next up is a Sunday nighter with the Caps .This is a 7:15 game so that means we will get together after the game to refuel and re-hydrate.
12-7-2009
The losing streak is over, last night the Stars defeated the Rangers in a hotly contested game. Goals by Jack, George and Doug posted the stars to their 1st win in 8 games.
Last night also say a first for the season, as Jayne Martino picked up her 1st assist . Jayne fed Jack with a sweet little pass, which jack snuck through the legs of the Rangers goalie.
The rangers answered back with a goal of their own, bringing the score to a tie at the end of the first period. Late in the second period George and Jack hooked up to score a goal to put the Stars back on top . A short time later Todd Samuelson would tie the game at 2 apiece.
Doug Roy takes the 1st Star honors with his game winning goal . Now the Stars try to build on their win as they Face the 1st place Red Wings.
11-24-2009
Let me start by wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. With that said, Tuesday nights' game between the Pens and the Stars featured something rarely seen in Men's league play and beyond that not just once but twice. Have you guessed yet? ..... PENALTY SHOTS!
That's right not one but two, the referees awarded one to each team.
The Pens were awarded theirs, when the referees forgot that there was supposed to be a stick throwing exhibition by the Stars captain. That's right he threw his stick in the direction of the puck carrier. So to center ice we go. The Stars goalie Andy Harmon comes up big and saves Gerry much shame, " we were already down a man due to a penalty", Said the Stars captain after the game when asked, Why the heck did you do that? " I was beat, by a good deke by their player and the long shift, if I trip him I go to the box and we are down 2 guys. I throw the stick and if the referees make the call it's a Penalty Shot, with running clock " . " Time runs off for the guy in the box as well as the game and we get a short rest. Andy comes up big and makes the stop".
Later in the game with a mad scramble around the Pens net, the defenseman laying in the crease gathered the puck into his body. So once again to center ice we go, this time Michel Blais is awarded the shot. He wasted no time putting a move on the Pens goalie and slipping the puck into the back of the net.
But that would be all the fireworks for the night as the Stars losing streak continues, falling to the Pens 9-3. The League now takes off for Thanksgiving, bringing a much needed rest for all the players.
This should allow Tim ( ribs) and Gerry (knee) some extra time to recover and refresh for the final 4 games of the Fall session.
11-8-2009
The streak continues , Jacks hard work on offense led to goals by Josh and Rob. But that wasn't enough to overcome the swarming offensive thrust by the Caps. Compounding matters the Stars were without the services of Tim, Bob, and Michel.
Tim was injured refereeing on Saturday night , taking a stick to the ribs. The time off should allow this to heal and return him for the Rangers. Michel should also be back by the 17th. And lastly Bob is expected back from his trip.
Last night saw the return of Greg Anderson to the line-up.
Next up for the struggling Stars are the Rangers. With game time set at 9:45 it will probably mean another short bench. With 9 days off this should allow time for some R&R .
So for the first time this session the Stars drop below 500.
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