Sunday Night Hockey Volume 6

MIB (5-0) vs Jets (2-3)

What are your thoughts on this one? MIB gonna be 6-0 or do the Jets pull one out and get back to 3-3.

Brahmas Announce 2010-2011 Schedule

BRAHMAS ANNOUNCE 2010-11 SCHEDULE
07/23/2010 11:02 AM
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas (July 23)- In conjunction with the Central Hockey League (CHL), the Texas Brahmas, have released their complete regular season schedule for the 2010-11 campaign.

The Brahmas will open their thirteenth season with a quick trip on the road facing their cross town rivals, the Allen Americans for back to back games, Friday, October 15 and Saturday, October 16. The Brahmas open their season at home Friday, October 22 against the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees for a 7:30 PM start.

The Brahmas will be contending in the Southern Conference for a third straight season and will be hosting several rivalries. The Metroplex rivalry against Allen will take place five times at NYTEX and epic I-20 battles against the Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs will pick up 11 times this season, with six of the contests at home.

Fans will experience a change in start times at NYTEX as the puck will drop at 7:00 PM on Monday-Thursday dates, 7:30 PM on Fridays and Saturdays, and 4:00 PM faceoffs on Sunday games.

The newly featured 66-game schedule features 28 home weekend dates (11 Friday, 13 Saturday and 4 Sunday games). The Brahmas end 2010 with a bang as they host the Mudbugs for a 6:00 PM New Year’s Eve game. A special 6;00 PM faceoff will be set for President’s Day, February 21 when the Wichita Thunder visit NYTEX.

The Brahmas longest homestand is a five game span around the Thanksgiving holiday from November 24-December 4. The longest road trip will be a four game period from December 7-17; the road trip includes Laredo, Tulsa, Allen and Bossier-Shreveport.

Texas Brahmas General Manager Mike Barack is excited about the team’s thirteenth season and looks forward to the 2010-11 campaign.

"This is one of the best schedules in the history of the team in terms of facing our geographical rivals, especially Allen and Bossier. I believe our home schedule is extremely favorable to all Brahmas fans and we anticipate a great season," said Barack.

For season ticket information for the 2010-11 season please contact the Brahmas offices at (817) 336-4423. The NYTEX Sports Centre offers speedy and reliable Wi-fi powered by Great Auk Wireless.



TEXAS BRAHMAS SCHEDULE NOTES:

Games vs Northern Conference: 11
Games vs Southern Conference: 55

Dates by Day of the Week:
Home Road
Sun- 4 3
Mon- 1 0
Tue- 2 6
Wed- 2 1
Thu- 0 1
Fri- 11 12
Sat- 13 10

Dates by Month:
Home Road
Oct- 2 4
Nov- 6 4
Dec- 5 6
Jan- 7 4
Feb- 6 8
Mar- 7 7

Longest Homestand: 5 games, (11/24-12/5)
Longest Roadtrip: 4 games, (12/7-17)

Longest Distance to a Road Game (one way): 1,031 miles (Prescott Valley, Arizona)
Shortest Distance to a Road Game (one way): 50 miles (Allen, TX)

Three Games in Three Nights: 5 times

Sunday Night Volume 5

Rampage vs Stingers are this weeks Sunday Night Showdown. Rampage are sitting on 6 points and in sole possession of third in the Ranger division. They trail the Tribe by one point for second, and are two points behind the mighty MIB.

Stingers are in rebuilding mode this season, and have only one point. They are bringing up the rear of the Ranger Division. Stingers as we all know have had possession of the Keg for the past two seasons, but have split the team to form a Silver Squad.

Rampage are in their second season, and first under the direction of Head Coach Phil Shipp. The Rampage were a team in chaos last season, but have since been really pulling it together.

This is an important game especially for the Rampage. A win will keep them in the running for the highly coveted first or second seed which will give them a first round bye in the playoffs. For the Stingers the game is very important as well as they need get a W to restore some dignity and get out of the basement.

Stingers no longer have the team chemistry that led to a record setting 5 Stanley kegs. The Rampage are trying to find their chemistry as they push on towards the playoffs. I predict this one will be close with the Stingers edging out the Rampage 5-4 in overtime.

HockeyFights.com awards their best fights of the year

http://www.hockeyfights.com/quickhits/qh/entry/2009-10-hockeyfights-awards/

Are the Joes above Average?

Everyone likes to cheer for the underdog... except the Whalers. The Average Joes found a way to get their first win of the season on Saturday night 7/14. The Whalers were up 3-1 in the second period courtesy of a Bill Carlson hat trick, but the Whalers still couldn't put the Joes away. After the Joes fired up the lamp a few more times, Paul Thurston brought the Whalers within one goal with about 90 seconds left, but it was too little, too late. See game video here.

I'm not familiar with the names/numbers of the Joes, but overall this is a very solid team... regardless of new recruits and beginners. The Joes might just steal a spot in the playoffs before the season is over. Good work guys (and a few fantastic girls). You deserve that one.

As far as the Whalers go.... sometimes an early season loss can wake up a team and make them stronger in the long run. Time will tell. Let this be a lesson to all of us... sometimes, "average" is enought to win.

New Open Hockey Time at Nytex

This week Nytex has started having an open hockey session from 7 to 8 am every weekday. For those of you who work 9-5 what a great time to get out there early and get the blood pumping.

Sunday Night Hockey Volume Three

Bandits vs Jets is usually a good game, it will be interesting to see how these two match up this session. The Jets and Bandits played for the Texan Division Crown a few seasons back with the Jets coming out on top. Jets have undergone some lineup changes since then, but there are still a few guys on the squad (and ladies-JoAnne) that can do some damage to a score sheet.

Grisley league veteran Jack Germaine is capable of putting points on the board as well as minutes in the penalty box. Look for this guy to make something happen. Jets Coordinator Brandon Suits is more than capable of scoring goals, but it will be hard to do with the Bandits bearing down on the Jets. If Suits can get some offensive help from Germaine, Stanton, and the world famous Hebrew Hammer, this one could go their way.

The Bandits have a defensive core that is extremely solid. Brandon Decker, Opie, Fred Walters, and Kent Flash Gordon are all at the top of the crop. Newcomber Brandon Wheet has a big shot, and will be looking to bury a few.

Who is gonna be Jets or Bandits? Will these two be playing for the Texas Division Title again?

Fashion Statement...?

It’s true that I have not been around the hockey block too many times, so maybe I’m just way behind on this one. Anyway, I have been noticing something around the rink lately and I’ll let you explain it to me. What’s up with wearing two different hockey socks? I’ve seen it in practice and I’ve seen it in games. Don’t tell me that you are color blind or you were in a hurry and grabbed the first socks out of your bag (slob theory)… I don’t really believe that. I guess there is a fashion statement being made and I simply want to know what the statement is. Surely, if you can afford to play in the league you can shell out another $15 for socks. I can’t recall ever seeing this in any other sport. I do remember the girls in junior high wearing two different socks and shoes at times, but that’s the only thing I can compare it to. Isn’t there a man-law against this, or am I the one who needs to review the hockey dress code? I guess two different colored gloves will be next…?

Bobby Probert-RIP

One of the greatest hockey fighters to ever play the game passed away over the weekend. Probert was a legend, not scared of anyone.

New Blog Feature: Jersey Shore-Jersey Talk

The Uniform Czar has long been absent from the blog. Perhaps he took a bullet or has been banished to somewhere with no internet service like Oklahoma or San Angelo.

So lets hear it, who has the best Jersey in the Bronze League?

Stingers?
Sens?
Jets?
Bandits?
Monkeys?
MIB?

And lets go with the opposite, who has the worst?

Whats up Silver League lets hear from you as well.