The schedule was revised and uploaded on the weekend. Please advise your teams of the additional game to your first half schedule.

Thank you for your attention to this most crucial and critical of league matters,
Dave Rainville

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!

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

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

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.

Have you registered yet?  Here is the link to register for this year’s league. Here is the number you may need to complete your Registration:

So far: 2 goalies and 15 skaters.

Confirmed players are:

Peter Hogan : Goalie
Goats: Goalie

1. Tidy
2. Santa
3. Lester
4. Gord
5. Glen
6. Troy
7. Shaun
8. Jason C
9. Triggsy
10. Tanchak
11. “Punk” Taddei
12. PSP
13. Stace
14. Allistair
15. Jason Ando

]]> http://www.cuppajoegrinders.com/august-11th-ice-time/feed/ 5 http://www.cuppajoegrinders.com/summer-ice/ http://www.cuppajoegrinders.com/summer-ice/#comments Tue, 24 Jul 2007 22:37:26 +0000 Glen http://www.cuppajoegrinders.com/summer-ice/ Saturday, August 11 at 7:00pm – 8:15pm, Green B. Ends at 8:15 so you partiers can still go out afterwards on the hot summer night, and the rest of us married folk can sit in the parking lot, avoid the families, and drink beer.

Thursday, August 30 at 7:45pm – 9:00pm, Green B. The Thursday before the long weekend. Many of you will have Friday off if you are heading out of town with the other 1.2million idots jamming the freeway that weekend so you can make this ice time as well as partake in your long weekend festivities.

So far I have invited the core Grinders only to both ice times in an effort to make these ice times almost practice-like. The ice time on the 30th is the critical one, it’s only about a week before the season starts and we’d like to try to get some semblance of team-work happening prior to opening night. We may ask Geiber to run the practice or who knows we may call in a professional if all of you show up.

If the Grinder turn out for the 11th is thin, I will call all my reserves out and set-up a game of shinny.

- – - UPDATE- – -

You guys Rock! That was the fastest response to email I think I have ever had. Here is the list so far as to who of the Grinders are making the August ice times.

August 11: Troy(?), Shaun, Glen, Gord, Jason, Triggs, Tanchak. Not a large grinder contingent but no worries, I shall be able to fill the roster to make two teams and have a game of shinny.

August 30: Troy, Frank, Mike, Mark, Shaun, Glen, Gord, Bob, Jason, Triggs, Tanchak and Guy. Perfect only 3 people haven’t responded so far. This is the perfect turnout to have a Grinders practice.

]]> http://www.cuppajoegrinders.com/summer-ice/feed/ 6 http://www.cuppajoegrinders.com/grinders-win-season-finale/ http://www.cuppajoegrinders.com/grinders-win-season-finale/#comments Tue, 10 Apr 2007 17:45:14 +0000 Glen http://www.cuppajoegrinders.com/grinders-win-season-finale/ Grinders faced off against the Mighty Atoms Monday night in the season finale – a precursor to what we can see in the first game of the finals. The Grinders came out strong against a quick Atoms team and played the game as they must to keep the Atoms on their heels. The forchecking was strong and persistent to start the game, with quick shifts keeping the Grinders fresh at all times. Before you knew it the first period was over and the Grinders had a 2-1 lead. Their first goal came from Stace Schoffer extending his goal streak to two games. Unfortunately Stacey came one game shy of qualifying for the playoffs. More on that later.

Goats came up with the second goal setting a world record for having the game’s quickest shift. Over the boards, get a goal, get off. That ain’t working. Thats the way you do it. Money for nothing and you’re chicks for free. Goats gets his 2nd goal of the season. Could this be the night that the Turtles prevail and launch the Grinders into the post-season with a winning attitude?

Sure seems that way as Santa – with no goals this season – picks up a weak clearing attempt from the Atoms at his own blueline, carries the puck up the left boards through the neutral zone, into the offensive zone and puts the Grinders up 3-1.

The Grinders score three more in the second period before giving up a point. Gord Schmidt tallies his team-leading 10th goal of the season to give the team a comfortable lead before adding two assists to his totals to achieve a team-leading 20 points once the night is over.

His first assist came on the Grinders’ 5th goal after collecting a pass from Trainor over the blue line, putting the puck on the net for Trainor to follow-up and tip in the rebound after a couple of attempts.

The 6th goal was a blast from the point from Ashworth. He’s been letting them goal all season but none seemed to find their way to the back of the net until tonight. Shaun gets his first goal of the season on the last game of the season!

The unlikeliness of the game continues as Tidy takes a penalty, only his 3rd of the season. On the ensuing powerplay the Atoms cut the lead marginally and will enter into the third period down by four.

Sitting back on their laurels and content to play out the game in their end, the Grinders allow the Atoms to take control in the puck in the offensive zone too many times. The Atoms get a goal in the 4th minute, then again in the 9th minute as Tidy takes another peanlty, doubling his PIMS for the entire season!

The Grinders wake up and start to forecheck again, putting the pressure on the d-men and taking advantage of the Atoms forward pressure by managing several odd-man breakouts in the third. Trainor took a long pass from Tanchak out of the corner, cut to the front of the front and on his backhand hit the post. Tanchak took a leading pass from Goats for a breakaway but had nothing in the tank after a long shift for his breakaway. The Grinders allowed the Atoms to pot their 5th of the night, but it wasn’t enough as the CuppaJoe Grinders held on to a 6-5 victory.

THE PLAYOFFS:

(3) Mighty Atoms vs. (5) Cuppa Joe Grinders
Apr 16 8:45pm - Gold B

(5) Cuppa Joe Grinders vs. (2) Albino Crackers
Apr 20 9:30pm - Red A

1st Pool A vs 2nd Pool B
Apr 25 9:45pm – Green A

1st Pool B vs 2nd Pool A
Apr 26 9:45pm - Green A

Winner Game 7 vs Winner Game 8
Apr 27 8:15pm - Green A

]]> http://www.cuppajoegrinders.com/grinders-win-season-finale/feed/ 22 http://www.cuppajoegrinders.com/schedule-and-a-video-is-up/ http://www.cuppajoegrinders.com/schedule-and-a-video-is-up/#comments Fri, 29 Dec 2006 18:55:23 +0000 Glen http://www.cuppajoegrinders.com/schedule-and-a-video-is-up/ The schedule is up! You fat bastards have a week to get in shape as we play January 6th (Saturday Night) at 9:30pm against the Albino Crackers. We currently have an 0-2 record against them. Our next game comes two days later, January 8th at 6:30pm. Bring your gear to work.

Mike Geib will be out of the line-up for the month of January as he is getting his eyeballs refocused. However, rumour has it that we can expect the return of Mr. Triggs for January!
Ixnay on the Risggstay, apparently the gimp is still gimped. In need of old-man hip replacement or penis replacement or something similar.

Reports are now coming in that claim Jason Clarke is in a full bottom lip pout as someone on the team has out-geeked him.

[Updated by Jason]

Glen, Glen, Glen. If you’re going to put up video, do it right, and embed it on our site, like this:

See what I mean?

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Have a good holiday everyone, schedule for the 2nd half of the season should be up by Dec 28th.

]]> http://www.cuppajoegrinders.com/merry-christmas/feed/ 10 http://www.cuppajoegrinders.com/just-the-facts/ http://www.cuppajoegrinders.com/just-the-facts/#comments Thu, 26 Oct 2006 21:05:34 +0000 Joe Grinder http://www.cuppajoegrinders.com/just-the-facts/ Maybe it’s just me, but I’m getting the feeling that ice times are becoming an issue. So before anybody gets too worked up about it, let’s address it here.

Oh, and if you’re wondering about the 3 -stars for “That Game”, well, there won’t be any further acknowledgement of “That Game” from this moment forward. I’ve stricken it from Grinder record and as of now it officially doesn’t exist and never happened.

As for the length of shifts? Since we all operate at different levels of cognitive ability and perceive our place in the world through different coloured glasses, I’ve given 4 different reasons why our shift changes should be down to less than a minute; Sexual, Observational, Statistical, and Economical

Sexual
Shift lengths. Ever since we were little boys we’ve been told “length matters.” Boys, start listeneing to Dr. Ruth, it’s girth that counts, and you can say the same thing about hockey too. If you go out there and have a big phat shift full of hustle and energy, great positioning, causing turn-overs and setting up chances in 45 seconds, it’s way more satisfying to all involved than 120 seconds of hesitation, watching and waiting for “just one more” opportunity to get deep.



Observational
You may recall an article about a year ago entitled 13 Signs It’s Time for a Shift Change. No? Too lazy to click the link? OK, here’s some of my favourites:
#3: “But I’m not tired” Then you didn’t skate hard enough, so Change so that someone who is going to hustle gets a chance to play.

#9: “But I thought I could get the puck and have a chance on goal.” No, you are too damn tired from playing positional and aggressive defense to skate faster than them. They will get the puck, control it, move it into our zone and you will be trapped again for another minute, lungs and legs burning and completely useless, simply hoping they don’t score: So Change

#12: “But I’m not tired.” Good! Before you get tired, and before you make mistakes because you are tired: Change.

#14: Thou shalt not covet thy team-mates’ ice-time.

Yes that was 14 of 13 and I invented solely for the purpose of using this image.

Statistical
But why listen to me? Lets look at some stats from the current NHL season. Take the Vancouver Canucks for example. Over the first 11 games of their season their top forwards, M. Naslund, H. Sedin, and D. Sedin have averaged 19.06, 18.27 and 18.05 minutes of ice time per game respectively.

M. Naslund averages 24.9 shifts per game. H. Sedin 23.8 shifts. D. Sedin 23.6 shifts. I had someone do the math for me and apparently this equates to each player having an average shift length of 45 seconds.

Now correct me if I’m wrong, but I gotta hunch that these guys are in a (say it with a Scottish Accent) weeeeeee better physical condition than your average Cuppa Joe Grinder. (Back to normal voice) So why do they take such wimpy shifts? Because they are more effective! You can play a more consistent game and give a complete effort every time without fading at the end.

Economical
Naslund is getting 25 shifts per every 60 minute game. We play 40 minute games, so lets prorate that. That would be equal to 16.64 shifts in one of our games, or at 45 seconds: 12.48 minutes of ice time; an entire period on the ice, which makes sense if we have our full three lines show up (Reg and Frank).

But at Grinder shift lengths of 90 seconds, with three full lines (Reg and Frank), thats only 6.24 shifts per game.

You pay $687 to play. 6.24 shifts times 35 games = 218.4 shifts at $3.15 per shift.

Lower your cost per shift by taking shorter shifts. Half the shift length = half the cost/shift. You too can pay $1.57 per shift by taking 45-second shifts.



]]> http://www.cuppajoegrinders.com/just-the-facts/feed/ 25 http://www.cuppajoegrinders.com/dirt-for-this-season/ http://www.cuppajoegrinders.com/dirt-for-this-season/#comments Tue, 29 Aug 2006 21:54:10 +0000 Glen http://www.cuppajoegrinders.com/wordpress/?p=56 Hello boys,

Here’s the dirt for this year’s season.

I will send the Roster, the Spreadsheet etc. under separate cover. Please read the attached carefully.

 

Registration:

As per last year, each of us will have to register on-line at:

www.ashl.ca

You will need to register as a returning player, and will need the number off the back of your ID card. If you can’t find your card or have any other trouble registering, email me – I have a master list for the team.

The Cuppa Joe Grinders team number is 0118.

After you have registered, you will need to take your card, and sign your insurance papers at the rink in order to get your helmet sticker for this season. You can’t play without your sticker.

This year, the desks will be set up at ice level near the soccer rink (RED B).

Make sure you show up early to our first game, because there will almost certainly be delays.

If you are playing on more than one team, ONLY REGISTER ONCE.

ALSO: I need each of you to email Bob Bradley with your birth date.

 

Costs:

The costs are up slightly this year. Here is the breakdown:

	Team	Per Player	Per Game	Per Game, per Player
Ice	$9985	$666	$294	$19.58
Uniforms	$300	$20	$9	$.59
Misc	$50	$3.33	$1.47	$.10
Total	$10,335.00	$689.00	$303.97	$20.26

 

From this amount you can deduct money transferred from the beer fund (last year $350 or $23 per player); spare money (last year $255 or $17 per player); as well as any coffee you sell. There will already be a few players who will pay nothing for the season because of their coffee sales.

 

Here is the payment schedule:

Before June 30: $200

Before September 15 $200

Before December 1 $200

March 31 if necessary

 

Details:

League starts on 5 September and runs until 13 April

The divisions will be realigned in October if necessary, and then again in January.

The schedule up until Christmas will be available on-line as of September 2 (allegedly). The second half schedule will follow shortly.

 

League Rules: In addition to standard rules:

The rules have been further tightened this year, with a three game suspension for just about everything.

Anyone averaging over 4 minutes per game after the first 10 games will be suspended for a game. After 15 games, if the average is still over 4 minutes per game, there will be a two game suspension. After 22 games if the average is still over 4 minutes per games, you will be suspended for the rest of the season.

Note that anyone suspended for any portion of the season is still responsible for payment.

Two minute penalty for any player on the ice before the zamboni gate is closed.

An undone chinstrap during warm-up is worth 2 minutes for delay of game.

OT is 5 minutes, 3 on 3.

All fighting majors are now 5 game suspensions. Anyone receiving a second fighting major in the season is suspended for the balance of the season and the playoffs.

Any major penalty is accompanied by a game suspension for as many majors as you’ve taken this season. In other words if you incur your 4^th major penalty of the year, you also get a four game suspension.

Gross misconducts and match penalties are both accompanied by indefinite league suspensions.

Four teams were denied entry to the league forthis year, in Canlan’s attempt to clean up the league.

 

 News from 8-Rinks:

They want us to use our cards so here’s what you get:

15% of any regularly priced item at the Hockey Store

We can pool our points as a team for purchases at the pub

They are giving away two cruises in September. You get one entry form for each time you swipe your card at the pub.

 

Insurance:

We are all covered by additional disability insurance if we are injured on the ice. I have all the details, but if you are ever injured, you have 30 days to report the injury. Dental costs are also covered. I have all the forms should you need them. After 30 days you lose your ability to report and claim the incident.

 

Jobs:

Everyone gets a job this year. The sign up sheet will be circulated at the first game. Here is the list of jobs:

Beer

Pucks/locks

Water bottles

Spare uniforms

We had several times last year when water bottles or Puck/locks didn’t show up. It is your responsibility to coordinate with the other on that job to make sure it is taken care of. If the team is short waterbottles or puck/locks, the two responsible for that job will owe a case of beer.

 

Indictable Offences:

The following offences are punishable by one case of beer. There is no court, and no appeal:

Giving less than 6 hours notice that you will not be at the game, or pulling a no-show. Contact Glen Trainor with your availability. Glen is very reachable:



 

If you can’t find Glen, please contact Bob or Gord.

Failing to ensure that your job is covered. For example, if you are the puck guy (there are two for each job), and the pucks don’t show up at the game, you owe the team a case of beer.

 

Beer:

Beer will be $2.50 each.

You can pay by beer card, or by cash, but there is absolutely no credit or IOUs. If you have no cash or beer card, you will have to beg someone to buy you a beer.

Those on beer duty will be given cash at the end of the previous game to go purchase beer for the next game.

]]> http://www.cuppajoegrinders.com/dirt-for-this-season/feed/ 2 http://www.cuppajoegrinders.com/grinders-get-new-logos-and-jerseys/ http://www.cuppajoegrinders.com/grinders-get-new-logos-and-jerseys/#comments Tue, 17 Jan 2006 22:10:25 +0000 Glen http://www.cuppajoegrinders.com/wordpress/?p=58 Cuppa Joe Coffee, Associated Labels, Nickason Design and Western Concepts have pooled their resources to create and proudly unveil the new Cuppa Joe Grinders jerseys!



]]> http://www.cuppajoegrinders.com/grinders-get-new-logos-and-jerseys/feed/ 0 http://www.cuppajoegrinders.com/grinders-get-ultimate-hockey-experience/ http://www.cuppajoegrinders.com/grinders-get-ultimate-hockey-experience/#comments Fri, 04 Nov 2005 22:11:30 +0000 Glen http://www.cuppajoegrinders.com/wordpress/?p=59 Lara DeWitt, Promotions Coordinator for MOJO Radio contacted The Grinders yesterday with the following announcement:

“Congratulations – your hockey team – the Cuppa Joe Grinders has been selected as the MOJO MOLSON CANADIAN ULTIMATE HOCKEY EXPERIENCE week 5 WINNER!

Woo hoo!

SO…the details:

We will be coming out to your November 15th, 9pm game at 8-rinks!

The MOJO models will come out to your game armed with a flashy new MOJO team cooler filled with beverages courtesy of Molson, a couple of MOJO pucks, a few coveted MOJO “Get in the Game” tshirts, some MOJO water to keep you hydrated, a gift certificate for an appy party at the Kingston Taphouse………….and a whole bunch of cheering on your team.  If it is possible at the rink, we will bring our PA system to call your goals, penalties and whatever else we can!  It’s a super laid back, casual good time where we get to come out and cheer your team on!  The best part is – we bring you beer.”

Cheers!
Lara DeWitt

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]]> http://www.cuppajoegrinders.com/all-hail-the-turtle-king/feed/ 0 http://www.cuppajoegrinders.com/daddy-kuznak/ http://www.cuppajoegrinders.com/daddy-kuznak/#comments Thu, 10 Mar 2005 03:38:23 +0000 Glen http://www.cuppajoegrinders.com/wordpress/?p=78 Women’s hockey will have a new goaltender in a few short years. Congratulations to Jason and Lorraine Kuznak, the proud parents of a healthy little girl named Teagan Rose, born Saturday March 5, 2005.
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