Lawson Scores 5 in Bombers Tie with First Place Mounties

Jimmy Lawson had his best night as a Bomber, himself equalling the Mountaineers goal total of 5, but the Bombers couldn't get the win or help from the officials and settled for a 5-5 tie last night at Twin Oaks Ice Rink.

After the game Lawson commented "I was really in groove-I was hitting my spots. Some nights you just feel it. I guess this was one of those nights." Seeing #18 was in a zone the Bombers capitalized by setting him up as much as possible to great results. Lawson might have had 6 goals if not for a questionable call from the men in stripes. Many Bomber players felt the Mountaineers goalie was intentionally knocking the net off its moorings which eventually proved costly as a goal was waived off in the second period.

The Bombers proved resourceful with many playing out of position due to the fact they were without their top 5 defensemen. And midway through the third, against a Mountaineer squad that had not lost all season, the Bombers found themselves up 5-2

But the Moutaineers quickly struck back and scored 33 seconds after Lawson's fifth goal to make it 5-3. They again scored late in the period to close within one. Then, with the Mounties amping up their attack, Mike Rosenberg was forced to take a tripping penalty with 1:31 and the Mounties pulled their goalie. With the ensuing 6 on 4 manpower advantage the Mountaineers staved off defeat by scoring with 11 seconds remaining.

"It was a bittersweet-I mean we played the top team well. But it's hard not to walk away with the win considering how well we played." said Bomber Rober' Auld.

Next up for the Bombers- the last place Metro Fire on Sunday.

State Electric "Power Performers" of the Game
"with voting help from the Groundskeeper"















1st Star:#18 Jimmy Lawson (5g -what no assists?)






















2nd Star: #14 Rober' Auld (0g-2a)






















3rd Star: #33 Tony D'anna (0g 3a 4pim)






















And added by popular demand
4th Star: Defense #3 Mike, #1 Gary, and #0 Bill


Bomber Box Score:
Goals:
1st Period:
#18 Lawson from #1 Simpson & #14 Rober'
2nd Period:
#18 Lawson unassisted
3rd Period:
#18 Lawson from #33 D'anna
#18 Lawson from #14 Rober' and #33 D'anna
#18 Lawson from #16 M.Bochner #33 D'anna

Penalties:1st Period:
#33 D'anna 2min High Stick
2nd Period:
#18 Lawson 2min Roughing
#33 D'anna 2min Roughing
3rd Period:
#3 Rosenberg 2 min Trip
#18 Lawson 2min Roughing.

Bombers Skate Past Shamrocks With Strong Team Effort

Behind solid goaltending, stout defense and creative scoring the Bombers beat the Shamrocks 6-3 on Sunday night. After going down 1-0 early in the 2nd period the Bombers fought back and scored 4 unanswered goals. When Gary Simpson added 2 goals in 39 seconds early in the 3rd period the game was out of reach for the Shamrocks.
The Bombers also got 2 goals from Jimmy Lawson and one each from John Zimnoch and Bill Auld.

With 2 defensemen out with "flu like symptoms", Mr. Versatilty, Neil Van der horn, stepped in and led the blueliners with an aggressive performance. Van der horn intimidated oncoming fowards with his "wrecking ball" style- thwarting two on ones, drawing penalties and mixing it up on more than one occasion.

Josh Burke, playing his second game with a broken middle finger (don't ask) was as good as he has been all season holding off the skilled Shamrock fowards.

The Bombers hope to continue their solid team play on Thursday when they face the first place Mountaineers in what many see as a playoff preview.

State Electric "Power Performers" of the Game
as voted by the players left in the locker room

1st Star: The Bomber Hockey Club















2nd Star: #5 Neil Van der horn














3rd Star: #29 Josh Burke














Bomber Box Score
Goals:
1st Period:None
2nd Period:
#18 Lawson from #1 Simpson
#18 Lawson from #61 D.Bochner & #33 D'anna
#0 B.Auld from #29 Burke
#10 Zimnoch from #16 M.Bochner & #33 D'anna
3rd Period:
#1 Simpson from #3 Rosenberg
#1 Simpson from #3 Rosenberg Zimnoch

Penalties:
1st Period:
#1 Simpson 2min Int
#5 Van der horn 2min hook
2nd Period:
#1 Simpson 2min Int
3rd Period:
#14 R.Auld 2min Trip

Multiple Streaks Come to end in Bombers 4-1 Loss

The Bombers lost 4-1 to the 2nd place Bears on Sunday and in the process ended both their 5 game winning streak and Mike Rosenberg's individual 9 game goal scoring streak.

Bomber captain Bill Auld got thrown out of the game early in the second period on a 5min spearing call that carries with it the automatic game misconduct penalty. Auld was quoted after the game as saying, "I'm really dissappointed that I let the team down tonight. I didn't intend to spear the guy but that is how the refs saw it. I didn't like it at the time but I have to honor their decision."

Josh Burke, playing with a broken finger, held the Bears scoreless in the third and when Jim Lawson was able to score on a sweet backhand shot early in the period the Bombers had some hope. But that's all the scoring the squad could muster as their record fell to 6-3-0.

The Bombers will enjoy a brief Thanksgiving break and get back to starting a new winning streak with a game Sunday Nov.25th vs the Shamrocks.

And fans make sure you get your tub of "The Pincher's-Hot Holiday Cranberry Sauce" available in stores. All proceeds go the "bucks for pucks" program which gives hockey pucks and soft drinks to deserving men's league hockey programs in the tri-state area.

Bombers v Bears Sunday 11/18 @10:00

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Bombers Beat Chatham 7-6-Streaks Continue

The Bombers were able to make it 5 wins in a row and #3 made it 9 games in a row with at least one goal in Thursday's 7-6 win vs the Chatham Coaches. The Bombers fell down 2 goals early but countered with 5 unanswered and the rout looked to be on.

But the Bombers got complacent and sloppy play in front of backup goaltender Jimmy Biondi allowed Chatham (2-8-1) to get back into the contest. Chatham scored three goals in the final 12 minutes and things continued to get dicey when John Zimnoch took a tripping penalty with 1:32 remaining.

A strong penalty kill allowed the Bombers to hold onto the victory and they now find themselves in 3rd place at 6-2-0. The second place Bears have 5 more points but the Bombers have 3 games in hand.

A Sunday showdown with the Bears will give the Bombers the opportunity to test their skills against their 2nd place rivals.


State Electric Power Performers of the Game
This week as voted by the fans in attendance!


1st Star: #16 Mark Bochner 2g 1a


2nd Star: #16 Mike Gilbert, Jr.




3rd Star: #0 Bill Auld 2g














Bomber Box Score:

Goals:
1st Period:
#16 M.Bochner from #13 Jr and #61 D.Bochner
#16 M.Bochner from #13 Jr and #61 D.Bochner
#0 B. Auld from #33 D'anna and #38 Biondi
2nd Period:
#10 Zimnoch
#3 Rosenberg from #10 Zimnoch
#13 Jr from #16 M.Bochner
3rd Period:
#0 B. Auld from #10 Zimnoch and #33 D'anna

Penalties:
1st Period: None
2nd Period: None
3rd Period:
#10 Zimnoch 2min Trip

3rd Annual Bombers vs NJ Devil Alumni Game to be Held Feb 10th

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Hockey fans all over the tri-state area are ecstatic about the announcement that The 3rd Annual charity hockey game between the Bomber Hockey Club and NJ Devil Alumni to benefit the Montville Educational Foundation will be held on Sunday February 10th 2008 @ 1:15pm.

Negotiations between the two clubs opened months ago but intensified early last week as representives from the Bomber Hockey Club worked out the final details with the Devil Alumni into the early morning hours on Thursday. Some of the sticking points in the discussions apparantly dealt with the fact the Bombers came so close to upsetting the Devil squad in their last meeting, losing 10-9. The Devil Alumni wanted the ability to have more than one Hall of Fame player on their roster if they so desired. This item was promptly agreed to by the Bomber representatives and final arrangements were made.

At the conclusion of the meetings, Bomber VP Mike Rosenberg emerged and proudly announced "Game on!!" Then General Manager Bill Auld was quoted as saying "It is another proud day for the most storied franchise in NJ adult ice hockey history."

Mr. Auld also announced that the venue for this historic contest will be moved from its previous home at the Mennen Arena to the recently renovated 2500 seat Richard J.Codey-South Mountain Arena in West Orange. Auld declared "This location will bring our game to a new fan base and we will be able to showcase our product in a very historic arena. Roseneberg added "The renovations they have done there are extraordinary."

Tickets go on sale shortly and will be available from the Codey Arena Box office, the Bomber Hockey Club and the Montville Educational Foundation.

Bombers to Play Valley Sports in Exhibition Game 11/7

The Bomber Hockey Club will take their travelling circus show to Mennen Arena on Wednesday November 7th at 10:15pm when they play the crew from Valley Sports of Stirling. Come see all your Bomber favorites and stay for a complimentary autograph session after the game.