Commentary by Mark "Gunner" Guarnieri

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STARS 1 VS GRINDER HOCKEY 1

This game from the opening faceoff had a playoff feel to it. Both teams cautiously tried to gain the upper hand in this tilt. Mike Higbie, for Grinder Hockey and sub, Joe Dudek, for the Stars were nothing short of brilliant for the entirety of the contest turning aside the multiple scoring attempts thrown their way. After almost 18 minutes of play the Stars broke the scoreless tie as Jim Clairmont and sub, Dave Tremberth conspired to set up Jamie Nack for the go ahead goal. The game had progressed to the late stages of the third frame when Dominic Magnie managed to gain control of a loose puck and made no mistake with his resultant shot. The Stars defence of John Roach, Jim Clairmont, Nick Rine, and Frank Taylor continued their fine play to insure the tie. Grinder Hockey’s defence of Kevin Gordon, Mark Rodgers, Ken LaVigne, and sub, Jason LaVigne were equally adept at protecting their team’s share of the tie. The tie extended Grinder Hockey’s unbeaten streak to 5 games and the Stars stretched their unbeaten string to 3 games.

VIGNASTY 7 VS PENGUINS 3

The Penguins got the early lead when Lee Klott and Brian Quarters teamed up. The lead turned out to be ephemeral as Vignasty got a goal from Dan Smolinske set up by Joe Moceri. Dan Smolinske would score again before the first intermission to give Vignasty the lead that they would not relinquish. Vignasty would add a pair of goals to their total before 3 minutes had elapsed in the middle stanza. Frank Jaramillo took a pass from Marc Lueckhoff for the first goal. This was followed by a goal from sub, Shawn Schmidt helped by Brandon Kane. The Penguins scored as Bob Kinney collaborated with the brothers Foucher Dane and Keith. This occurrence seemed to infuriate Vignasty who reeled off a trio of goals before the end of the period. Dan Smolinske completed his hat trick this time set up by Dan Stevens. This was followed by a marker from Brandon Kane aided by Frank Jaramillo and Shawn Schmidt. The two minute goal burst was ended by a Dan Stevens goal helped by Frank Jaramillo. The lone goal of the final frame was credited to the Penguins Brian Quarters assisted by Lee Klott. With the loss the Penguins are in the throes of a 3 game losing streak.

COBRAS 6 VS RED WINGS 1

The Cobras took a two goal lead into the first break. The first goal was scored by Pete Sapiano aided by Greg Wills. The second was given to Josh Bigelow which turned out to be his second game winning goal of the campaign. Josh continues his fine play adhering to the tenet that he is more valuable to the Cobras on the ice then in the penalty box. The architects on the goal were Jon Schwandt and Mike Nardone. The Cobras continued the assault in the second period as they put up a three spot in just over 2 minutes of play. Tom Witters started the parade aided by Steve Gentilcore and Tom Bonk. Next up was Mike Muszynski on an unassisted shorthanded effort. Ending the barrage was Pete Sapiano this time helped by Greg Wills and Tom Witters. The lone bright spot for the Red Wings came later in the stanza when Dave Badaszewski scored combining with Joe Holder and Ray Babisch. The Cobras added a late goal from Tom Witters with Pete Sapiano taking on the cloak of set up man. The win broke a three game losing streak for the Cobras.

HONEY BADGERS 5 VS ACCIDENTS 2

Before the game was half over the Honey Badgers found themselves with a three goal cushion. Dave Tesch opened the scoring helped by Lee Castiglioni and Dave Szachta. Don Gardner gathered up a stray puck and made the most of the chance. The final goal was engineered by Dave Kissel who spotted an open Dave Tremberth. The Accidents got on the sheet with a goal from Jason Dupart aided by sub, Dale Dibartolomeo. Mike Tesch would reestablish the three goal cushion on a solo effort. The Accidents got a late goal off the stick of Don Roser assisted by Bill Tucker and Jason Dupart. Before the final buzzer would sound the Honey Badgers got a second goal from Mike Tesch, this time engineered by Dave Kissel. The win stretched the winning streak to three games for the Honey Badgers, who continue to occupy the top spot in the standings.