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Dead Kings 11, Squirrels 5

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Long before the Dead Kings scored from the blue line with one second remaining in the first period, the Screaming Squirrels knew they were in for it. Down 6-0 after the first period, and generating virtually no offensive chances, there was only a running clock and a 10-0 skunk to look forward to. Only the running clock happened. And then it didn’t. And then it did. And then it didn’t.

Down 7-0 in the second period, Ben Sumner sent a high knuckler from the right circle over the goaltender’s shoulder to put the Squirrels on the board. In the third period, Sumner flipped in another shot after the goaltender fumbled the puck in front of the net. The Dead Kings responded with a couple more goals after that, and then Phil Van der Vossen scored after putting on deep pressure in the zone with Matt Borlik.

Later in the period, Sumner centered to Jared Genser, who shot a point-blank wrister past the goaltender. Adam Hughes scored the fifth goal of the game for the Squirrels, but it was well short of the 11 that the Dead Kings put up. The Squirrels were outshot, 42-20.

The Squirrels, who had only two defensive lines and seven forwards, played without both Don and Wade Marks, and none of their part-time players. The next game is Sunday, May 15, at 10:45 p.m. against the Panic in Logsdon.

Squirrels 6, Honkey Kong 2

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The Screaming Squirrels made a quick statement in the Laurel ice league Monday, scoring two goals in the first 35 seconds of the game en route to a 6-1 victory against former roller division rival Honkey Kong. Don Marks and Greg Wenograd got the scoring started before the Squirrels went on a period-long scoring drought. Adam Hughes knocked in a pass from Desmond Richelson in the second, then Juan Canchasto scored two and Don Marks added his second goal in the third period.

Roller sniper and New Carrolton rink rat Joe Berrett played his first game as a Squirrel, putting up three assists on defense.

The Squirrels outshot Honkey Kong, 26-9. They skated without Jared Genser, Charles Wolstein, and Wade Marks.

The next ice game is Sunday, May 5, 7:40 p.m. against the Dead Kings.

Playoffs: Cobras 3, Squirrels 2

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Squirrels Say Farewell to Hockey North America

Playing with only three regular defensemen, the Screaming Squirrels on Tuesday bid farewell to Hockey North America by losing in the playoffs to the Cobras, 3-2, in Wheaton.

Once again, the Squirrels outshot the Cobras, this time 23-20, and controlled the zone much of the time but had a hard time finishing. Down 1-0 after the first, the Squirrels had several power plays, including two two-man advantages, but couldn’t put the game away.

Phil Van der Vossen got the Squirrels on the board in the second period by putting in a rebound on a shot by Desmond Richelson. Later, on the power-play, Don Marks passed out front to Sergio Balatan, who top-shelved the puck to put the Squirrels up 2-1.

Midway through the third, the Squirrels turned the puck over at the blueline and the Cobras sent a floater through a screen to tie the game. After that, the Squirrels failed to score on power plays, breakaways and a penalty shot, and the game went into overtime. Needing a victory instead of a tie to move on to the finals, the Squirrels turned the puck over at the blue line again halfway through overtime, and the Cobras’ shot sailed in to end the game.

The Squirrels played without Matt Borlik, Chi Pham, Jon Magi, Charles Wolstein, and Juan Canchasto. Forward Adam Hughes played defense to make the lines even.

The Squirrels finished the season 8-13-1. Don Marks led the team in scoring with 19 points. Wade Marks led the team in goals with 11, and Don Marks and Balatan led the team in assists with 10 each.

The first game of the new Laurel season is Monday, 10:15 p.m. against former roller rival Honkey Kong.

2004-05 Ice Results

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Player Games Goals Assists Points
Don Marks 19 10 10 19
Wade Marks 19 11 3 14
Sergio Balatan 18 1 10 11
Matt Borlik 14 7 3 10
Ben Sumner 20 8 8
Christian Long 18 5 3 8
Chi Pham 17 6 2 8
Juan Canchasto 18 4 3 7
Greg Wenograd 19 4 3 7
Jared Genser 14 2 3 5
Phil Van Der Vossen 19 1 3 4
Adam Hughes 20 2 1 3
Jon Magi 9 2 1 3
Oriana Senatore 19 1 2 3
Desmond Richelsen 20 1 1 2
Charles Wolstein 17 1 0 1
Robin Berlin 17 0 0 0
Joseph Wu 13 0 0 0
Drew Thiemann 17 1

Finished 8-13-1

Date Opponent WL Score Location
4/20/2005 Cobras (Playoffs) L 3-2 Wheaton
4/10/2005 Cobras (Playoffs) L 3-2
3/31/2005 Cobras W 5-2 Rockville
3/20/2005 Panthers L 3-2 Cabin John
3/14/2005 Barbarians W 5-4 Wheaton
3/6/2005 Stingrays W 5-2 Rockville
2/27/2005 Bulldogs L 4-3 Columbia
2/20/2005 Green Hornets W 6-3 Wheaton outdoor
2/13/2005 Cobras L 4-2 Rockville
2/1/2005 Panthers L 9-2 Wheaton indoor
1/30/2005 Invaders L 4-1 Rockville
1/24/2005 Green Hornets W 4-2 Wheaton outdoor
1/16/2005 Tigers W 5-4 Wells
1/5/2005 D.C. Bulldogs L 7-3 Wells
12/21/2004 Lords L 5-0 Wells
12/13/2004 Panthers L 4-1 Wheaton outdoor
12/8/2004 Moose L 7-3 Cabin John
11/24/2004 Americans L 4-1 Cabin John
11/17/2004 Cobras W 6-3 Wells
11/14/2004 Homerhawks L 5-1 Rockville
11/7/2004 Barbarians W 5-0 Tucker Road
10/21/2004 Vikings T 5-5

Playoffs: Cobras 3, Squirrels 2

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If there was any consolation to Sunday’s 3-2 playoff loss to the Cobras, it’s that the Squirrels will get to play again Thursday against the loser of Tuesday’s Panthers-Cobras game.

Like in last week’s 5-2 victory, the Squirrels outshot the Cobras and controlled the zone much of the game. But the shots didn’t start falling until late in the third period after the Cobras had already taken a 3-0 lead. The teams skated to a scoreless first period, and then the Cobras stormed out in the second, scoring on fastbreaks.

Adam Hughes finally put the Squirrels on the board with about 7 minutes remaining in the game, and Chi Pham scored from the blueline to cut the score to 3-2. But the Cobras held on, despite being outshot 27-17. The Squirrels played without Matt Borlik, Joseph Wu, and Jon Magi. Defenseman Don Marks played with a broken toe.

The next game is Thursday, April 14, 9:30 p.m. in Wheaton, only two hours after the first roller game of the season in Laurel.