Roller: Onward

Typically it would be considered an upset if an 8th seed beat a top seed, but considering the Real C Team has been the most difficult team the Squirrels have faced all season, they knew it wouldn’t be easy to advance. Due to the play of goaltender Ryan Meeks, the Real C Team beat the Squirrels earlier this season, and also forced them to a shootout. On Tuesday, Meeks showed signs of his goaltending brilliance before the Squirrels were able to power past them and win, 7-2.

After a couple of failed power plays and numerous chances, the Squirrels finally found the net on a first period power play when Chris Bedrossian scored the first of his three goals. Mark Tessar added another power play goal, but it was his next one that set the tone for the rest of the game. He fell and hit his head on a play, struggling to get up, before regaining his footing, somehow getting the puck, making a power move to the net and slam dunking it in.

But the Real C Team answered on the next face off, scoreing on a slap shot from the point to make the score 3-1 at the half.

Only a minute into the second half, Don Marks lined up for a slapshot that got past Meeks, which wasn’t a goal that he normally gives up. Then the Squirrels started taking penalties, but Bedrossian scored almost immediately shorthanded, before the Real C Team scored to cut the lead to 5-2.

Tessar wasn’t done. A couple of more power moves left a defender on his face – twice – while Tessar fought for the puck, assisting on Brian Iciek’s goal to put the game out of reach. Bedrossian scored once more and the Squirrels advanced to the second round, which will be Thursday at 7:30.

Eric Smith had four assists, despite using gloves he wasn’t used to.

 The Gardens IH – Patrick      Tue, Aug 07, 2012 at 7:30pm
Squirrels 7 The Real C Team 2

 

 Game Details
 Scoring Shots on Goal
1 2 Total
Squirrels 3 4 7
The Real C Team 1 1 2
Squirrels 29
The Real C Team 11

 

 Scoring Summary
Period 1
Squirrels – Christopher Bedrossian (power play) (Eric SmithBrian Iciek) , 10:42
Squirrels – Mark Tessar (power play) (Eric SmithDonald Marks) , 13:13
Squirrels – Mark Tessar (unassisted) , 16:29
The Real C Team – Matthew Sacks (unassisted) , 16:36
Period 2
Squirrels – Donald Marks (Eric Smith) , 0:59
Squirrels – Christopher Bedrossian (short handed) (Eric Smith) , 2:55
The Real C Team – Ryan Peterson (power play) (Edward Farrow) , 6:28
Squirrels – Brian Iciek (Mark Tessar) , 8:02
Squirrels – Christopher Bedrossian (Brian Iciek) , 11:57

 

Penalties
Period 1
The Real C Team – Ryan Peterson (Hooking), 2 min , 2:11
The Real C Team – Han Yoon (Tripping), 2 min , 8:46
The Real C Team – Matthew Sacks (Tripping), 2 min , 12:45
Period 2
Squirrels – Steven Heger (Roughing), 2 min , 2:35
Squirrels – Donald Marks (Interference), 2 min , 4:35
Squirrels – Robert Myers (Hooking), 2 min , 14:37

 

Rosters
Squirrels The Real C Team
Goalies
Name Min Shots Saves
38 Stuart Miller 34 11 9
Name Min Shots Saves
1 Ryan Meeks 34 29 22
Players
# Name G A PTS PIM GWG
2 Donald Marks 1 1 2 2 0
18 Robert Myers 0 0 0 2 0
19 Benjamin Sumner 0 0 0 0 0
25 Eric Smith 0 4 4 0 0
61 Mark Tessar 2 1 3 0 1
97 Brian Iciek 1 2 3 0 0
98 Steven Heger 0 0 0 2 0
99 Christopher Bedrossian 3 0 3 0 0
# Name G A PTS PIM GWG
12 Michael Lyons 0 0 0 0 0
19 A Seaborn 0 0 0 0 0
21 Edward Farrow 0 1 1 0 0
24 Gayatri Reilly 0 0 0 0 0
26 Alan Waits 0 0 0 0 0
27 Ryan Peterson 1 0 1 2 0
42 Benjamin Walz 0 0 0 0 0
44 Patrick Reilly 0 0 0 0 0
71 Han Yoon 0 0 0 2 0
72 Matthew Sacks 1 0 1 2 0

 

Other facts
Referee
Default Referee, , Keith Murphy, Gerry YoungScorekeeper
John Oneill

Squirrels 11, Whale 2

It might be hard to believe, but the Screaming Squirrels roller team hadn’t finished the season in first place since 2003. Though they have three championships despite that, it wasn’t until Wednesday 11-2 victory did they lock up the top spot with 22 points in 14 games. The second place Jesters also finished with 22 points but the Squirrels won the tie breaker.

Next up is the playoffs, where they’ll face the Real C Team – one of the teams that beat the Squirrels before their 9-game winning streak.

  The Gardens IH – Patrick      Wed, Aug 01, 2012 at 7:30pm
Squirrels 11 Whale 2

 

 Game Details
 Scoring Shots on Goal
1 2 Total
Squirrels 6 5 11
Whale 0 2 2
Squirrels 43
Whale 22

 

 Scoring Summary
Period 1
Squirrels – Mark Tessar (Christopher Bedrossian) , 0:38
Squirrels – Christopher Bedrossian (unassisted) , 2:35
Squirrels – Eric Smith (Benjamin Sumner) , 3:51
Squirrels – Mark Tessar (Jeff Ford) , 5:19
Squirrels – Jeff Ford (unassisted) , 9:54
Squirrels – Christopher Bedrossian (unassisted) , 11:38
Period 2
Whale – Joshua Vichness (unassisted) , 4:43
Whale – Joshua Vichness (unassisted) , 9:22
Squirrels – Mark Tessar (Donald Marks) , 10:43
Squirrels – Jeff Ford (power play) (Benjamin SumnerDonald Marks) , 13:45
Squirrels – Eric Smith (Jeff Ford) , 14:21
Squirrels – Brian Iciek (unassisted) , 14:45
Squirrels – Brian Iciek (unassisted) , 15:34

 

Penalties
Period 1
Squirrels – Mark Tessar (Interference), 2 min , 6:04
Period 2
Whale – Michael Goldstein (Tripping), 2 min , 12:30

 

Rosters
Squirrels Whale
Goalies
Name Min Shots Saves
38 Stuart Miller 34 22 20
Name Min Shots Saves
4 John Alexander 34 43 32
Players
# Name G A PTS PIM GWG
2 Donald Marks 0 2 2 0 0
5 Jeff Ford 2 2 4 0 0
19 Benjamin Sumner 0 2 2 0 0
25 Eric Smith 2 0 2 0 1
26 Juan Carlos Canchasto 0 0 0 0 0
61 Mark Tessar 3 0 3 2 0
97 Brian Iciek 2 0 2 0 0
98 Steven Heger 0 0 0 0 0
99 Christopher Bedrossian 2 1 3 0 0
# Name G A PTS PIM GWG
8 Mike Kent 0 0 0 0 0
08 Raj Chaudhury 0 0 0 0 0
11 Jeffrey Wildermuth 0 0 0 0 0
20 Craig Strent 0 0 0 0 0
21 Joshua Vichness 2 0 2 0 0
88 Michael Goldstein 0 0 0 2 0
97 J Christiaan Collins 0 0 0 0 0

 

Other facts
Referee
Default Linesman, , Greg Mumma, Hector RosarioScorekeeper
Melissa Mumma

Squirrels 7, 5 Holes 3

With a full bench, the Squirrels played their old nemesis the 5 Holes on Wednesday, scoring three unanswered goals in the first half, then another four unanswered in the second for a 7-3 win. One game remains in the season before the playoffs.

The Gardens IH – Patrick      Wed, Jul 25, 2012 at 7:30pm
The 5 Holes 3 Squirrels 7
 Game Details
 Scoring Shots on Goal
1 2 Total
The 5 Holes 1 2 3
Squirrels 3 4 7
The 5 Holes 27
Squirrels 34
 Scoring Summary
Period 1
The 5 Holes – Scott Woods (unassisted) , 2:14
Squirrels – Christopher Bedrossian (unassisted) , 3:32
Squirrels – Jeff Ford (Robert Myers) , 14:33
Squirrels – Eric Smith (short handed) (Christopher Bedrossian) , 16:00
Period 2
The 5 Holes – Steve Price (Andrew Krol) , 1:59
Squirrels – Christopher Bedrossian (Eric Smith) , 2:39
Squirrels – Jeff Ford (power play) (Brian Iciek) , 5:32
Squirrels – Mark Tessar (Brian Iciek) , 11:50
Squirrels – Robert Myers (Mark Tessar) , 11:58
The 5 Holes – Steve Price (Matthew Ray) , 15:48
Penalties
Period 1
Squirrels – Robert Myers (High Sticking), 2 min , 15:35
Period 2
The 5 Holes – Matthew Ray (Slashing), 2 min , 3:33
The 5 Holes – Scott Woods (Unsportsmanlike Conduct), 2 min , 3:33
Squirrels – Benjamin Sumner (Hooking), 2 min , 9:35
Rosters
The 5 Holes Squirrels
Goalies
Name Min Shots Saves
44 Brandon Miller 34 34 27
Name Min Shots Saves
38 Stuart Miller 34 27 24
Players
# Name G A PTS PIM GWG
2 Jeff Blass 0 0 0 0 0
4 Matthew Ray 0 1 1 2 0
9 Brian Hemphill 0 0 0 0 0
11 Scott Woods 1 0 1 2 0
12 Andrew Krol 0 1 1 0 0
19 Ernest Canevari 0 0 0 0 0
20 John Switala 0 0 0 0 0
32 James Mcgall 0 0 0 0 0
43 Brian Murphy 0 0 0 0 0
55 Eric Kennedy 0 0 0 0 0
57 Steve Price 2 0 2 0 0
# Name G A PTS PIM GWG
2 Donald Marks 0 0 0 0 0
5 Jeff Ford 2 0 2 0 0
18 Robert Myers 1 1 2 2 0
19 Benjamin Sumner 0 0 0 2 0
25 Eric Smith 1 1 2 0 0
26 Juan Carlos Canchasto 0 0 0 0 0
61 Mark Tessar 1 1 2 0 0
97 Brian Iciek 0 2 2 0 0
98 Steven Heger 0 0 0 0 0
99 Christopher Bedrossian 2 1 3 0 1
Other facts
Referee
Default Referee, , Anthony Marino, Tom LatonaScorekeeper
Priscilla Yau

Squirrels 5, Silver Spring 3

A misplayed puck by the goaltender off of a face-off is a tough way to lose for anyone, and it happened to Silver Spring Thursday after holding the Squirrels to a 3-3 tie throughout most of the game.

The Squirrels took an early 2-0 lead, then fizzled. Even a four-minute power play turned into a problem as Silver Spring scored shorthanded, briefly taking the lead, before Don Marks tied the game with seconds dwindling with the man advantage.

The second period took a turn for the worse as the Squirrels took three penalties, including one overlapping, giving them little momentum. It wasn’t until late in the game when Rob Myers hit the puck on a face-off toward the net, and the sub goaltender, who hadn’t played in net in several years, let it in. The Squirrels added an empty net goal.

The best part? It puts the Squirrels in a tie for first place with the Jesters.

 The Gardens IH – Patrick      Thu, Jul 19, 2012 at 8:26pm
Squirrels 5 Silver Spring 3

 

 Game Details
 Scoring Shots on Goal
1 2 Total
Squirrels 3 2 5
Silver Spring 3 0 3
Squirrels 33
Silver Spring 27

 

 Scoring Summary
Period 1
Squirrels – Mark Tessar (Eric Smith) , 0:26
Squirrels – Eric Smith (Benjamin Sumner) , 2:20
Silver Spring – Steven Razzaque (Steven Ricketson) , 4:58
Silver Spring – Chris Vandeweert (gary smithDavid Imbraguglio) , 6:34
Silver Spring – Steven Razzaque (short handed) (Daniel Rosenthal) , 14:11
Squirrels – Donald Marks (power play) (Jeff Ford) , 15:02
Period 2
Squirrels – Robert Myers (unassisted) , 15:09
Squirrels – Christopher Bedrossian (empty net) (unassisted) , 16:58

 

Penalties
Period 1
Silver Spring – Chris Vandeweert (Slashing), 2 min , 11:14
Silver Spring – Chris Vandeweert (Slashing), 2 min , 11:14
Period 2
Squirrels – Robert Myers (Holding), 2 min , 3:50
Squirrels – Mark Tessar (Hooking), 2 min , 6:47
Squirrels – Brian Iciek (Hooking), 2 min , 8:23

 

Rosters
Squirrels Silver Spring
Goalies
Name Min Shots Saves
38 Stuart Miller 34 27 24
Name Min Shots Saves
27 Wallie Ward 33 32 28
Players
# Name G A PTS PIM GWG
2 Donald Marks 1 0 1 0 0
5 Jeff Ford 0 1 1 0 0
18 Robert Myers 1 0 1 2 1
19 Benjamin Sumner 0 1 1 0 0
25 Eric Smith 1 1 2 0 0
61 Mark Tessar 1 0 1 2 0
97 Brian Iciek 0 0 0 2 0
98 Steven Heger 0 0 0 0 0
99 Christopher Bedrossian 1 0 1 0 0
# Name G A PTS PIM GWG
0 Gary Smith 0 1 1 0 0
7 Daniel Rosenthal 0 1 1 0 0
10 Charles Crawford 0 0 0 0 0
11 Chris Vandeweert 1 0 1 4 0
13 David Imbraguglio 0 1 1 0 0
18 Chris Schubert 0 0 0 0 0
24 Jonathan Imbraguglio 0 0 0 0 0
29 Steven Razzaque 2 0 2 0 0
34 Steven Ricketson 0 1 1 0 0
77 David Kraft 0 0 0 0 0

 

Other facts
Referee
Default Referee, , Chris Poisal, Hector RosarioScorekeeper
Priscilla Yau

Roller: Squirrels Get Solid Win vs. Jesters

The Squirrels faced the first-place Jesters Wednesday for the second time this season, but this time exploding for six second-half goals in a what turned into a 7-1 route. This was despite a stellar game in net from former Squirrel Ed Owen, who made many spectacular saves for the Jesters before the Squirrels opened the floodgates. It took nearly 14 minutes for the Squirrels to score, as Brian Iciek found the net on a power play. The Jesters tied the game up on a power play early in the second half before Jeff Ford scored on a breakaway four minutes later. The Squirrels scored five more goals in the final eight minutes. Bob Sewell played in net for the Squirrels.

The Gardens IH – Patrick      Wed, Jul 11, 2012 at 8:36pm
Squirrels 7 Jesters Weeknight Bronze 1

 

 Game Details
 Scoring Shots on Goal
1 2 Total
Squirrels 1 6 7
Jesters Weeknight Bronze 0 1 1
Squirrels 29
Jesters Weeknight Bronze 26

 

 Scoring Summary
Period 1
Squirrels – Brian Iciek (power play) (unassisted) , 13:57
Period 2
Jesters Weeknight Bronze – Bill Betch (power play) (unassisted) , 1:02
Squirrels – Jeff Ford (Christopher Bedrossian) , 5:07
Squirrels – Christopher Bedrossian (Steven HegerBrian Iciek) , 9:02
Squirrels – Mark Tessar (unassisted) , 12:09
Squirrels – Benjamin Sumner (Eric SmithDonald Marks) , 13:23
Squirrels – Eric Smith (unassisted) , 14:31
Squirrels – Brian Iciek (Mark TessarChristopher Bedrossian) , 15:43

 

Penalties
Period 1
Squirrels – Jeff Ford (Interference), 2 min , 10:05
Jesters Weeknight Bronze – David Simmons (Slashing), 2 min , 12:48
Squirrels – Steven Heger (Tripping), 2 min , 16:03
Period 2
Jesters Weeknight Bronze – Bryan Bednarczyk (Tripping), 2 min , 1:45
Jesters Weeknight Bronze – Bryan Bednarczyk (Tripping), 2 min , 8:47
Squirrels – Mark Tessar (Hooking), 2 min , 9:52
Jesters Weeknight Bronze – Daniel Christian (Body Checking), 2 min , 16:01

 

Rosters
Squirrels Jesters Weeknight Bronze
Goalies
Name Min Shots Saves
00 Sub Goalie Sewell 34 26 25
Name Min Shots Saves
35 Edward Owen 34 29 22
Players
# Name G A PTS PIM GWG
2 Donald Marks 0 1 1 0 0
5 Jeff Ford 1 0 1 2 1
18 Robert Myers 0 0 0 0 0
19 Benjamin Sumner 1 0 1 0 0
25 Eric Smith 1 1 2 0 0
26 Juan Carlos Canchasto 0 0 0 0 0
61 Mark Tessar 1 1 2 2 0
97 Brian Iciek 2 1 3 0 0
98 Steven Heger 0 1 1 2 0
99 Christopher Bedrossian 1 2 3 0 0
# Name G A PTS PIM GWG
8 Christopher Able 0 0 0 0 0
10 Bryan Bednarczyk 0 0 0 4 0
15 Bill Betch 1 0 1 0 0
17 Daniel Christian 0 0 0 2 0
19 David Simmons 0 0 0 2 0
23 Matt Jenkins 0 0 0 0 0

 

Other facts
Referee
Default Referee, , Greg Mumma, Keith Murphy

Scorekeeper
Alyssa Walker