The game within the game this season will be a battle between the pipes between two goalies. Joining the team this year is Timothy van Poortvliet in between the pipes alongside Peter Hogan. They will be sharing the season this year and have a personal competition going on to see who comes out with the better record. Peter Hogan with his stand-up style and Timothy van Portvliet with his butterfly style. Quick, somebody get this guy a nickname because I can’t see myself patting him on the pads and saying “Good Save Timothy van Poortvliet ” every 30 seconds. Oh! and Timothy van Poortvliet, thats pretty much the way it is, every 30 seconds you will be tested. Hopefully Peter warned you about us.

The schedule is up. September 5th is the first game, Friday 8:15pm against the Smokeeaters. Some roster changes will affect this upcoming season. Dave Tanchak has opted to play with The Burn this season, but has respectfully asked to remain on the Grinders spare list. Of course we will place him right at the the top of the list and will have him out as much as possible.

Geiber is looking to split a season with someone as work scheduling may cause numerous conflicts. Anyone up for a split?

Jason’s heart may not be in it. Bad pun intended. But he’s anticipating a full season.
Guy’s bringing out a new guy and we’ve asked PSP if he wants in full time.

Get your money to Bob, RSVP to Bob, and see you on the 5th!

Maybe we should organize a pre-season skate? Any takers?

Oooh Oooh Almost forgot. Go to ASHL.ca and pre-register for the season.

Have a festive season gentlemen. Don’t get too fat because we could be playing as early as January 2nd! The schedule will be posted on Pointstreak Dec 28th. I will be checking regularly and will email you when the next game is posted.

Cheers!

After extensive negotiations and posturing by respective barristers and agents, The CuppJoe Grinders are pleased to announce the signing of now full-time starter for 07/08 season: Peter Hogan. As per the terms of the club, full contract negotiations and terms are printed below:

Peter,
Absolutely if you are ready willing and able to play this Friday then you are the man. 7:30pm at 8 Rinks. In fact if you are looking for a full time team - we’d love to have you as our starter.
Glen

Glen
Yes and Yes, I will play this Friday and I’ll accept as your full time starter.
See You Friday
Peter

It is with fondness and stack of great memories that the CuppaJoe Grinders have to announce the retirement of two very unique individuals: Reggie Gabriel and Jason Kuznak.

With a newborn at home and one helluva commute to and from the rink on game nights, Reggie just couldn’t keep up with the schedule. But with more nicknames than the entire team put together, Reggie will undoubtedly be a topic of conversation in the dressing room for seasons to come. “Hands,” “Vision,” “Shrek,” “Haaken Loob”; each nickname tells a story. It was often said that if Reggie could skate he would be a dangerous player, the ball hockey in the summer gave him some of the best puck-controlling hands on the team.

Meester Kuznak is setting his sights on career and financial stability for his family. A noble endeavour for the once “wild one” who used to come to games with Party stories that scared half our team. Many of the stories ended up including “Sane” after a while. For 7 years we tried telling the guy to stay in his net and leave the damn puck alone, just when we get him trained he gets domesticated.

Welcome to the spare board gentlemen; hope to see you come out and play a few times this year!

Glen

Mike “Keener” Geib is the first to notice that the schedule is posted for the upcoming season. Not only is he actively searching the PointStreak site for news of the upcoming season, he is currently taking a hockey/skating course out at UBC! Look out Gordie, he’s aiming for your spot on the first line.
Here is what Keener was able to find out for us:

http://www.pointstreak.com/players/players-team-schedule.html?teamid=87835

Our first game is Saturday Night at 10pm. That sounds about right for a Weekday league with limited late games.