The Maryland Mutineers had beaten the Clippers a couple of weeks ago to get their first victory of the season. The Screaming Squirrels, riding a one-game winning streak themselves, took them on late Thursday night, winning 10-0 in front of a handful of spectators in the Resor rink.

Nine different Squirrels scored. Ben Sumner, Adam Hughes, Tony Richelson and Phil Van der Vossen hit the net in the first period. Brian Jackson, Greg Wenograd and Matt Borlik scored in the second period, and then the seven-goal running clock rule went into effect.

In the third period, the Squirrels shifted their defensemen to forwards and the first two forward lines to defense. Tony Richelson scored his second, Desi Richelson made several nifty moves to get his first of the season, and Drew Thiemann, playing defense instead of goaltender, netted his first as a Squirrel. The 10th goal ended the game three minutes early.

Backup goaltender Brian Rimm made three total saves in net to get the shutout. He wasn’t sure the Mutineers even had three shots, but was happy nonetheless. ôHOCKEY!!!!ö he screamed as he entered the locker room, soaking himself with a Bud Lite and claiming it was the best beer he ever had.

Don Marks and Sergio Balatan missed the game for the Squirrels. Jared Genser officially dropped off the team for the rest of the winter season, but hopes to return this summer. Chi Pham subbed on defense, notching four assists. Charles Wolstein and Sumner had three assists each. The Squirrels played with three full lines of both offense and defense for the first time in months, and put up 30 shots on goal.

The next game is February 12, at 10:10 p.m. against the Nordiques in the Logsdon rink. The Squirrels are 0-1-1 against the Nordiques this season.

The Squirrels again made quick work of the Maryland Mutineers on Sunday, scoring two goals in the first minute of play, two more later in the period and two in the third period for a 6-0 victory. More impressive was that they held the Mutineers to only five shots in the game, tying a team record for fewest allowed.

Greg Wenograd scored three goals in the game and Jon Magi had three assists, while Drew Thiemann posted the shutout. The Mutineers held the Squirrels scoreless in the second period though the Squirrels put 16 shots on net. They finished with 33 for the game.

Rob Myers had the first goal of the game, Matt Borlik scored on the power play and Ben Sumner also scored for the Squirrels in the first period. Wenograd got the hat trick after netting two goals in the third period, including one short-handed and unassisted with 35 seconds remaining.

Don Marks, Jared Genser and Desi Richelson missed the game for the Squirrels.

The next game is Tuesday, Nov. 22, at 10:25 against the Nordiques in Resor. A practice is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 18, 9:15 p.m. at Cabin John Ice Rink.

With the clouds of the summer’s ice season all but gone, the Screaming Squirrels came out shooting in the first game of the regular season Thursday, skunking the Maryland Mutineers, 11-1.

Four players made their debut for the Squirrels on ice, including longtime roller teammates Ed Bager and Rob Myers, and defenseman Tony Richelson. Brian Jackson also played his first game for the team on defense. Bager and Myers combined for 7 assists.

The Squirrels forced a running clock by going up 7-0 with 4:22 remaining in the first period, and were ahead 8-0 going into the second. The game ended with 1:25 to go in the third period when the Squirrels went up by 10.

The Squirrels now have three weeks off, and will play again October 6, at 10:05 p.m. against the Nordiques.