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Squirrels 4, Gnu 2

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The Squirrels stumbled out of the game Tuesday, but regained their composure and shut down Gnu for the final two periods in a 4-2 victory.

Gnu scored on the power play at 8:03 of the game, then went ahead 2-0 five minutes later. Then Chris Wautel took the puck coast-to-coast and cut the score to 2-1. In the second period, Dan Carter tied the game. Rob Myers scored the go-ahead goal at 1:46 of the third period, and Chi Pham added an insurance goal with a slap shot from the point.

Drew Thiemann made 14 saves in net as the Squirrels put up 26 shots. The Squirrels used three full lines of players. The next game is Wednesday, Oct. 17, at 10:15 p.m. against Meltdown.

  The Gardens IH – Logsdon      Tue, Oct 09, 2007 at 10:10pm
Screaming Squirrels 4 Gnu 2

 

 Game Details
 Scoring Shots on Goal
1 2 3 Total
Screaming Squirrels 1 1 2 4
Gnu 2 0 0 2
Screaming Squirrels 26
Gnu 16

 

 Scoring Summary
Period 1
Gnu – Kevin Bryant (power play) (unassisted) , 8:03
Gnu – Steve Chamberlain (Perri Nejib) , 13:29
Screaming Squirrels – Chris Wautel (unassisted) , 14:16
Period 2
Screaming Squirrels – Dan Carter (unassisted) , 2:25
Period 3
Screaming Squirrels – Robert Myers (Greg Wenograd) , 1:46
Screaming Squirrels – Chi Pham (power play) (Benjamin Sumner) , 13:29

 

Penalties
Period 1
Screaming Squirrels – Michael Bronson (Hooking), 2 min , 6:39
Period 2
Screaming Squirrels – Michael Bronson (Cross Checking), 2 min , 7:08
Period 3
Gnu – Larry Boles (Hooking), 2 min , 10:03
Gnu – Steve Bergeris (Tripping), 2 min , 12:05

 

Rosters
Screaming Squirrels Gnu
Goalies
Name Min Shots Saves
20 Drew Thiemann 45 16 14
Name Min Shots Saves
8 Ron Treacy 45 26 22
Players
# Name G A PTS PIM GWG
0 Michael Bronson 0 0 0 4 0
4 Chi Pham 1 0 1 0 0
6 Dan Carter 1 0 1 0 0
7 Paul Kobernick 0 0 0 0 0
9 Charles Wolstein 0 0 0 0 0
11 Greg Wenograd 0 1 1 0 0
12 Anthony Richelsen 0 0 0 0 0
13 Chris Long 0 0 0 0 0
18 Robert Myers 1 0 1 0 1
19 Benjamin Sumner 0 1 1 0 0
69 Desmond Richelsen 0 0 0 0 0
91 Jon Magi 0 0 0 0 0
96 Chris Wautel 1 0 1 0 0
98 Matt Borlik 0 0 0 0 0
# Name G A PTS PIM GWG
0 Larry Boles 0 0 0 2 0
00 Lucy Passaniti 0 0 0 0 0
3 Andrew Boswell 0 0 0 0 0
9 Nick Bergeris 0 0 0 0 0
11 Bryan Fitzgerald 0 0 0 0 0
12 Steve Chamberlain 1 0 1 0 0
13 Steve Bergeris 0 0 0 2 0
14 Dan Johannes 0 0 0 0 0
20 Jim Shaffer 0 0 0 0 0
24 Kevin Bryant 1 0 1 0 0
33 Dave Olson 0 0 0 0 0
34 Mike Poston 0 0 0 0 0
68 Perri Nejib 0 1 1 0 0
77 Sebastian Passaniti 0 0 0 0 0

 

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Referee
Default Linesman, , Brandon Cohen, Anthony Carlini

Scorekeeper
Rick Devries

Squirrels 5, Piranhas 1

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The Squirrels’ 5-1 victory against the Piranhas in Sunday’s opening game was only part of the story. The Squirrels got a glimpse of their future as the new guys – Mike Bronson and Dan Carter – combined for four assists on four of the goals, all while controlling much of the game.

Brent Machado scored the first goal of the season only 30 seconds into the game. Two minutes later, Tony Richelsen’s individual effort put the Squirrels up 2-0. The Piranhas struck back with a breakaway goal 13 minutes into the first period, but it was all Squirrels after that. Ben Sumner bounced the puck off the back of the goaltender to put the Squirrels up 3-1 before the end of the period. Matt Borlik scored the only goal of the second period and Sumner added his second of the game in the third period. Drew Thiemann made 14 saves in net as the Squirrels put up 25 goals.

Machado, Bronson, Carter, Sumner, Borlik, Thiemann, Tony Richelsen, Desi Richelsen, Charles Wolstein, Chris Long and Jon Magi played for the Squirrels.

The next game is Tuesday, Oct. 9, at 10 p.m. against Gnu.

  The Gardens IH – Resor      Sun, Sep 30, 2007 at 8:30pm
Screaming Squirrels 5 Piranhas 1

 

 Game Details
 Scoring Shots on Goal
1 2 3 Total
Screaming Squirrels 3 1 1 5
Piranhas 1 0 0 1
Screaming Squirrels 25
Piranhas 15

 

 Scoring Summary
Period 1
Screaming Squirrels – Brent Machado (Drew Thiemann, Michael Bronson) , 0:30
Screaming Squirrels – Anthony Richelsen (unassisted) , 2:15
Piranhas – Al Samples (Jim Geisbert, Emily Shaw) , 13:00
Screaming Squirrels – Benjamin Sumner (Dan Carter) , 13:59
Period 2
Screaming Squirrels – Matt Borlik (Michael Bronson, Jon Magi) , 8:45
Period 3
Screaming Squirrels – Benjamin Sumner (Dan Carter) , 6:27

 

Penalties
Period 1
Piranhas – Teri Parsons (Hooking), 2 min , 10:54
Period 2
Piranhas – Jim Geisbert (Head Contact), 2 min , 1:34
Piranhas – Al Samples (Roughing), 2 min , 1:47
Piranhas – Dave Montgomery (Body Checking), 2 min , 3:40
Piranhas – Jim Geisbert (Tripping), 2 min , 5:58
Screaming Squirrels – Michael Bronson (Hooking), 2 min , 11:02
Piranhas – Al Samples (Unsportsmanlike Conduct), 2 min , 12:44
Period 3
Screaming Squirrels – Charles Wolstein (Tripping), 2 min , 2:16
Screaming Squirrels – Desmond Richelsen (Checking from Behind), 2 min , 9:05
Screaming Squirrels – Desmond Richelsen (Checking from Behind(Misconduct), 10 min , 9:05
Piranhas – Scott Zabinski (Roughing), 2 min , 12:19
Piranhas – Brian Neall (Hooking), 2 min , 13:47

 

Rosters
Screaming Squirrels Piranhas
Goalies
Name Min Shots Saves
20 Drew Thiemann 45 15 14
Name Min Shots Saves
30 Joe Messina 45 25 20
Players
# Name G A PTS PIM GWG
5 Brent Machado 1 0 1 0 0
6 Michael Bronson 0 2 2 2 0
7 Dan Carter 0 2 2 0 0
9 Charles Wolstein 0 0 0 2 0
12 Anthony Richelsen 1 0 1 0 1
13 Chris Long 0 0 0 0 0
19 Benjamin Sumner 2 0 2 0 0
69 Desmond Richelsen 0 0 0 12 0
91 Jon Magi 0 1 1 0 0
98 Matt Borlik 1 0 1 0 0
# Name G A PTS PIM GWG
5 Al Samples 1 0 1 4 0
7 Emily Shaw 0 1 1 0 0
11 Jim Geisbert 0 1 1 4 0
12 Don Hubbard 0 0 0 0 0
19 Dave Montgomery 0 0 0 2 0
22 Mark Macintire 0 0 0 0 0
25 Scott Zabinski 0 0 0 2 0
37 Brian Adamo 0 0 0 0 0
41 Ryan Spicer 0 0 0 0 0
55 Teri Parsons 0 0 0 2 0
69 Jason Messimore 0 0 0 0 0
81 Brian Neall 0 0 0 2 0

 

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Referee
Default Linesman, , Clark Forden, Andrei Smirnov

Scorekeeper
Ilana Elfassi

Watson Leaves Squirrels, Joins Red Wings

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For five years, Kit Watson was the anchor the Squirrels’ defense. After playing against Marylanders for so long (and after drinking all of the beer in the state), Watson is now headed back to his hometown of Detroit for some real competition.

Watson was recruited from the New Carrolton pickup rink in 2003, and his smart play consistently pushed the Squirrels to the top of the standings. During his tenure, the Squirrels went 69-30-10, won two roller championships and appeared in three semi-finals. With the departure of longtime captain Ed Bager, the Squirrels elected Watson as captain in 2007.

Watson scored 43 goals and had 62 assists for the Squirrels, but he will be most remembered for his defense. This past weekend, the team had a rowdy going-away party for Watson at his favorite dive, Buffalo Wings and Beer. With Watson’s departure, the Squirrels are due for a major shakeup on the 2008 roller roster.

Meanwhile, the Squirrels hit the ice on Sunday, Sept. 30, for their opening game against the Piranhas.

Playoffs: Enigma 5, Squirrels 2

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Nevermind that the Squirrels had beaten Enigma twice this season. Nevermind that the Squirrels outshot Enigma 33-22 on Tuesday. Enigma won when it counted. For the second season in a row, Enigma knocked the Squirrels out of the playoffs, this time with a 5-2 win behind solid goaltending of Craig Stone.

The Squirrels found themselves in a 2-0 hole in the first period after giving up goals at 8:31 and 9:31. Enigma extended its lead in the second period with a power play goal at 2:26. The Squirrels finally got on the board at 10:41 of the second period as Chris Wautel got a shot past Stone on the power play. Two minutes later, Enigma got its three-goal advantage back. The Squirrels cut Enigma’s lead to 4-2 only moments later as Rob Myers gunned a pass through the crease to Ben Sumner, who hit it in despite having a defenseman draped on him. But then Enigma capitalized off of a late power play opportunity and sent the Squirrels packing.

The Squirrels played without Juan Canchasto, Matt Borlik and Wade Marks. Chi Pham subbed on defense. The Squirrels will now turn their attention toward ice, which begins in a couple of weeks.

FINAL
  The Gardens IH – Logsdon      Tue, Aug 28, 2007 at 10:10pm
Enigma 5 Screaming Squirrels Inline 2

 

 Game Details
 Scoring Shots on Goal
1 2 Total
Enigma 2 3 5
Screaming Squirrels Inline 0 2 2
Enigma 22
Screaming Squirrels Inline 33

 

 Scoring Summary
Period 1
Enigma – Eric Rosengarten (Chris Shaw) , 8:31
Enigma – Doug Mcgee (Neil Mohardt, Mike Vogt) , 9:31
Period 2
Enigma – Bill Betch (power play) (Mike Vogt) , 2:26
Screaming Squirrels Inline – Chris Wautel (power play) (Chi Pham, Christian Long) , 10:41
Enigma – Doug Mcgee (unassisted) , 12:22
Screaming Squirrels Inline – Benjamin Sumner (Rob Myers) , 12:37
Enigma – Mike Vogt (power play) (Neil Mohardt, Bill Betch) , 14:16

 

Penalties
Period 1
Screaming Squirrels Inline – Desmond Richelsen (Roughing), 2 min , 0:39
Screaming Squirrels Inline – Bob Sewell (Delay of Game), 2 min , 13:45
Enigma – Neil Mohardt (Interference), 2 min , 13:53
Period 2
Screaming Squirrels Inline – Jeffrey Ford (Hooking), 2 min , 0:54
Screaming Squirrels Inline – Don Marks Jr. (Interference), 2 min , 2:51
Enigma – Eric Rosengarten (Delay of Game), 2 min , 2:51
Enigma – Brian Sheridan (Too Many Men(Bench Minor), 2 min , 2:58
Enigma – Joseph Rosengarten (Holding), 2 min , 10:15
Screaming Squirrels Inline – Rob Myers (Elbowing), 2 min , 12:42
Enigma – Anthony Pantano (Tripping), 2 min , 16:01

 

Rosters
Enigma Screaming Squirrels Inline
Goalies
Name Min Shots Saves
37 Craig Stone 34 33 31
Name Min Shots Saves
1 Bob Sewell 34 22 17
Players
# Name G A PTS PIM GWG
00 Chris Shaw 0 1 1 0 0
2 Bill Betch 1 1 2 0 1
8 Doug Mcgee 2 0 2 0 0
11 Paul Cinquegrana 0 0 0 0 0
12 Shawn Ohare 0 0 0 0 0
13 Neil Mohardt 0 2 2 2 0
17 Eric Rosengarten 1 0 1 2 0
19 Joseph Rosengarten 0 0 0 2 0
21 Mike Vogt 1 2 3 0 0
25 Anthony Pantano 0 0 0 2 0
94 Brian Sheridan 0 0 0 0 0
# Name G A PTS PIM GWG
2 Don Marks Jr. 0 0 0 2 0
4 Chi Pham 0 1 1 0 0
5 Jeffrey Ford 0 0 0 2 0
7 Chris Wautel 1 0 1 0 0
12 Tony Richelson 0 0 0 0 0
15 Christian Long 0 1 1 0 0
18 Rob Myers 0 1 1 2 0
19 Benjamin Sumner 1 0 1 0 0
21 Desmond Richelsen 0 0 0 2 0
22 Kit Watson 0 0 0 0 0
75 Philip Van Der Vossen 0 0 0 0 0
91 Jon Magi 0 0 0 0 0

 

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Referee
Default Linesman, , Hector Rosario, Tom LatonaScorekeeper
Greg Mumma

Playoffs: Squirrels 6, 5 Holes 3

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The Squirrels-5 Holes rivalry continued through the 2007 season, as the 5 Holes won the first two games and the Squirrels took the third, but the third-seeded Squirrels won when it most mattered as they beat the sixth-seeded 5 Holes 6-3 Wednesday in the first round of the playoffs.

The 5 Holes struck fast as Andy Krol scored in the first 21 seconds of the game. But Jeff Ford — playing his first game since being suspended several weeks ago — tied it up two minutes later. The 5 Holes scored again eight minutes into the second period before a Rob Myers slap shot evened the game. The Squirrels got a power play and Desi Richelsen deflected in Kit Watson’s slap shot to give the Squirrels a 3-2 lead at the half.

Desi Richelsen scored his second goal of the game at 1:39 of the second period, then assisted on Phil Van der Vossen’s first goal of the season a couple of minutes later. Though the Squirrels gave up a power play goal soon after, they actually caught a break as the puck went in only a second after the first of two penalties expired, thus evening up the lines after the goal instead of allowing the 5 Holes more power play time. At 5-3, the Squirrels still had nearly half of the second period to hold on. Chris Long accepted a pass from Don Marks, shooting it past Brandon Miller to put the Squirrels up 6-3, and last year’s runner-ups exited the playoffs as good sportsmen.

The Squirrels will next play Enigma on Tuesday, Aug. 28 at 10 p.m. Meanwhile, the Swingers upset Washington Whale in the other C Division match.

The Squirrels played without Wade Marks and Matt Borlik.

FINAL
  The Gardens IH – Resor      Wed, Aug 22, 2007 at 8:01pm
Screaming Squirrels Inline 6 The 5 Holes 3

 

 Game Details
 Scoring Shots on Goal
1 2 Total
Screaming Squirrels Inline 3 3 6
The 5 Holes 2 1 3
Screaming Squirrels Inline 28
The 5 Holes 25

 

 Scoring Summary
Period 1
The 5 Holes – Andy Krol (Mike Bell, Scott Woods) , 0:21
Screaming Squirrels Inline – Jeffrey Ford (unassisted) , 2:23
The 5 Holes – Greg Ragan (Jim McGall) , 7:58
Screaming Squirrels Inline – Benjamin Sumner (Tony Richelson) , 9:13
Screaming Squirrels Inline – Desmond Richelsen (power play) (Kit Watson) , 14:10
Period 2
Screaming Squirrels Inline – Desmond Richelsen (unassisted) , 1:39
Screaming Squirrels Inline – Philip Van Der Vossen (power play) (Desmond Richelsen) , 4:15
The 5 Holes – Steve Price (power play) (Mike Bell) , 8:44
Screaming Squirrels Inline – Christian Long (Don Marks Jr.) , 13:44

 

Penalties
Period 1
Screaming Squirrels Inline – Philip Van Der Vossen (Hooking), 2 min , 3:10
The 5 Holes – Brian Hemphill (High Sticking), 2 min , 12:13
The 5 Holes – Andy Krol (Tripping), 2 min , 12:41
The 5 Holes – Brian Hemphill (High Sticking(Misconduct), 10 min , 14:10
Period 2
The 5 Holes – Greg Ragan (Interference), 2 min , 3:58
The 5 Holes – Scott Woods (Tripping), 2 min , 4:39
Screaming Squirrels Inline – Rob Myers (Roughing), 2 min , 6:42
Screaming Squirrels Inline – Jeffrey Ford (Interference), 2 min , 8:03

 

Rosters
Screaming Squirrels Inline The 5 Holes
Goalies
Name Min Shots Saves
1 Bob Sewell 34 25 22
Name Min Shots Saves
44 Brandon Miller 34 28 22
Players
# Name G A PTS PIM GWG
2 Don Marks Jr. 0 1 1 0 0
5 Jeffrey Ford 1 0 1 2 0
7 Chris Wautel 0 0 0 0 0
12 Tony Richelson 0 1 1 0 0
15 Christian Long 1 0 1 0 0
18 Rob Myers 0 0 0 2 0
19 Benjamin Sumner 1 0 1 0 0
21 Desmond Richelsen 2 1 3 0 1
22 Kit Watson 0 1 1 0 0
75 Philip Van Der Vossen 1 0 1 2 0
91 Jon Magi 0 0 0 0 0
99 Juan Canchasto 0 0 0 0 0
# Name G A PTS PIM GWG
4 Matt Ray 0 0 0 0 0
8 Mike Bell 0 2 2 0 0
9 Brian Hemphill 0 0 0 12 0
11 Scott Woods 0 1 1 2 0
12 Andy Krol 1 0 1 2 0
17 Dan Mazza 0 0 0 0 0
25 Tom Hoffman 0 0 0 0 0
32 Jim Mcgall 0 1 1 0 0
41 Gregory Goldkind 0 0 0 0 0
43 Brian Murphy 0 0 0 0 0
57 Steve Price 1 0 1 0 0
84 Greg Ragan 1 0 1 2 0

 

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Referee
Default Linesman, , Tom Latona, Chris PoisalScorekeeper
Jason Flanagan