Bombers Rout Puck Pimps 7-1

The Bomber Hockey Club demolished a depleted Puck Pimp squad 7-1, in a game between two of BSA B3's top teams. "They were missing a few key personnel, but they are a good team either way." said Bomber Mike Gilbert, Jr. To that point Bomber netminder Josh Burke commented "I told the boys not to let off the throttle after the second period. Don't give them a chance." And they didn't. The Bombers, up 2-1 after the first, continued to bring it and finished the second up 5-1, en route to the 7-1 final.




Jean Eric Hoyer' capitalized on a day that saw him raining in goals from the beyond the dots like Larry Bird draining mid range jumpers against a pickup team on a playground. Hoyer' had 4 tallies on the evening- all assisted on by the crafty Neil "Ulfie" Van Der Horn. A power play opportunity that was blasted nearly thru the twine capped off a 5 point night for Van Der Horn. The recently dubbed-United Nation Line so named for the ethnic diversity of its components- Jean Eric (hon. Canadien), Ulfie (Dutch National) and Lupe' (Taco Bellian) combined for 10 points in the contest. 5 for Hoyer 4g 1a and 5 for Ulfie 1g 4a. Lupe somehow managed to escape the evening pointless. Curious.

The second line of Jr, Calvano and Bill Auld did tally two scores of their own, both by Jr, but they looked like the JV line compared to the night had by Hoyer' and Van Der Horn. "Those guys were on fire." noted a enthralled "Who's Mike?" Gilbert Jr.


State Electric Power Performers of the Game:


1st Star: Jean Eric Hoyer' 4g 1a


2nd Star: Neil "Ulfie" Van Der Horn 1g 4a


3rd Star: Mike Gilbert, Jr 2g


Bomber Box Score:

Goals:

Hoyer (20,21,22,23)
Junior (8,9)
Van Der Horn (3)

Assists:
Van Der Horn -4
B.Auld-2
Hoyer
Burke
Lapinski
Calvano

Game Notes:

Adam Lapinski made up for the game he mistakenly attended but was cancelled by doubling his ice time-playing all of the game's 45 minutes-as did his D partner Brian Kostrowski.

Josh Burke had an assist on one of Hoyer's goals but I buried it in the game notes postscript because when you think about it-who really cares?

Lapinski Shows Dedication

Bomber defenseman Adam Lapinski earned 1st Star honors in last night's postponed game vs the Red Dogs. When Lapinski asked what locker room the Bombers were in via text, Bomber Bill Auld could only respond "Oh sh*@%, I take it you didn't get the email?" Later investigation discovered that the email in question was mistankely never sent to Lapinski.

Without a bit of animosity in his voice, Adam responded with a "no problem, we still have a game on thursday?" before heading the 1hr and 20 minute drive back home.

Sorry Adam!

State Electric Power Performer of the Game


First Star: Adam Lapinski 2hrs 40minutes


Adam's fervant fanbase who follow the skilled defenseman wherever he goes.

Merry Christmas!!!!!

From All the Bombers to all their fans- Merry Christmas!! Ho Ho Ho!

Bombers & Puck Pimps Put on Show

Tuesday's game vs the one loss Puck Pimps was a contest that would allow the Bombers to measure how well they were really playing in their recent resurgence up the standings. The 2 game winning streak, although impressive for the offensive output, was also not against a team like the Puck Pimps, who have been near the top of the standings most of the season. "The Puck Pimps are a good defensive minded team with a low goals against" noted Bomber foward Neil Van Der Horn.

The game turned out to be one of the better played adult league contests in many a day with multiple lead changes and late minute scoring. It was a game eventually won by the Bombers after much late game excitement and a 6 round shootout battle.

The Bombers would score first, a goal by Bill Auld with just over two minutes to play in the period. The second period was tightly played and offered only one goal, that by Cory Rothlisberger fo the Puck Pimps on a breakaway.

The third period started with an even 1-1 score but would end with a scoring flurry. First up, a end to end run by the Bombers Mike Gilbert Jr giving them the lead. But with 3:05 left in the period the Puck Pimps drew the score even. Excitement for the Bomber faithful ensued when B. Auld stole the puck deep in the offensive zone and passed to The Loop in front for what looked to be the game winning goal with just 1:12 seconds remaining.

But the Puck Pimps were not a one loss for team for nothing and with the goalie pulled they tied the game with 18 seconds left, much to the dismay of the heavily Bomber centric crowd. Then the Puck Pimps made what turned out to be mistake in judgement. With 2 seconds remaining, the Puck Pimps top scorer took an unsportsmanlike penalty-disqualifying him from eligibility in the shootout.

The Bombers had all their lineup available but it took until the sixth round and second attempt by Jean Eric Hoyer' for the Bombers to score. Josh Burke was his usual perfection in the shootout turning aside all of the Pimps (much like in his off ice life).

The final result was a 4-3 victory to go along with some confidence that the Bomber winning streak has a good chance to continue.

Next up a game with Red Dogs on Dec 27th. Plenty of good seats still available.

State Electric Power Performers of the Game:

First Star:

Josh Burke "shootout perfection"

Second Star:



Johnny Zimnoch "left it all out there on the ice"

3rd Star:


The LOOP 1g (should have been game winner)

Bomber Box Score:

Goals:
B.Auld (15)
Gilbert,Jr (7)
Loop (11)

Assists:
Hoyer'-2
B.Auld
Zimnoch

Rober's Hat Trick Propels Bombers Past Vudoo

After last night's pregame warmups, Bomber Center Rober' Auld was left wondering if the muscle strain he got in the Bomber's last game would loosen up enough for him to be able to play effectively. Rober', having 5 assists in the previous 2 games vs the Vudoo had circled this game on his calendar as one of potential opportunity. "I was worried at the start tho, the rink was cold and the muscle was tight. The first few shifts were not good." said Rober.

The Bombers as a whole looked a bit frozen in the early going- allowing the visitors to score the initial tally. But the United Nations line of Ulfie, Lupe & Jean Eric Hoyer' along with defenseman Dave Smith's early claim at the first star honors would have the Bombers up by a 4-1 score by the end of the period.

The line of Rober', Bill and Jr had not yet warmed up to the task and were each a minus 1 going into the second. "It looked like the scoring was going to be all from the other line." said a slightly frustrated Bill Auld. But that would change quickly as Rober' would score his first of the season-a one-timer off a sweet setup by JR. Another second period goal by Rober'- a wrist shot off the crossbar would bookend the two scored by his linemates giving them 4 in the period en route to a punishing 8-1 lead.

"Being up that big, the only thing left was to try to set up Rober' for the Hat trick." said Jr going into the third. Rober' had the hot hand and it didn't take long for him to net the trifecta. The very first shift provided the venerable sniper another high slot shot opportunity that ricocheted and found the back of the net.

"It was fun to have a night like that! My back actually hurts more now than it did but it was well worth it!!" said Rober' during the post game presser.

"He earned the first star." added Dave Smith who himself had a 3 point night with 1 g and 2a.

The dominating performance was the second in a row for the Bombers who are now 8-6 on the season heading into their matchup with the second place Puck Pimps on tuesday.

State Electric Power Performers of the Game:



First Star: Rober' Auld -the Hat Trick



Second Star: Dave Smith- 3 point night 1g 2a -Plus 6



Third Star: Mike Gilbert, Jr - 1 goal 4a

Bomber Box Score:

Goals:

Rober' (1,2,3)
Hoyer (18,19)
B.Auld (14)
Poltorak (10)
Smith (1)
Jr (6)

Assists:

Jr-4
Van Der Horn-2
B.Auld-2
Smith-2
Zimnoch-2
Poltorak-1
Lapinski-1

Game Notes:

Adam Lapinski returned to the lineup and saw heavy minutes on D- scoring 1 assist.

Perhaps now to be interpreted as a sign of good luck, Rober' donned his uber-retro vintage 1996 Bomber jersey for the evening's contest.

The Bombers scored 2 goals in 9 seconds in the final minute of the first period on goals by Jean Eric Hoyer' and Dave Smith.

The Bombers ar 4-1 lifetime vs the Vudoo. The one loss coming off a shootout.

Bombers Save the Day for the AIAHL

Being the most storied franchise in adult hockey history gets you a few interesting calls now and again. The Bombers got just such a call on Wednesday when a team from the Aspen Adult Ice Hockey League (AIAHL) was unable to play in a scheduled contest that evening in Flemington. The tickets were already sold, the officials were en route and the opposing team was ready to play. But with no opponent-what was the Aspen Ice Adult Hockey League to do? Call the Bombers-its worth a shot!

So with a mere 6 hours before the scheduled game was to commence the Bombers rallied up the troops and got a skeleten crew roster ready for the game. Mostly Bombers with hopefully a guest or two. "Junior and I got there first." said Bill Auld, adding "He asked me who was going to make it to the game. I said you, me, Josh, JZ, Eric, Dave, and , oh yea, that guy from the Shamrocks who ripped the facemask off my helmet last season!"

A few local Aspen players joined in to help the Bombers lose 4-1 to a highly skilled but somewhat odd bunch of youngin's known as Team Red Devil. The Bombers put on a good show for the fan's-so much so that the Bomber GM was pressed by Aspen management to bring the team to Aspen next season. "I don't think that will work out logistically for us for a full season-but call us whenever you need us to save the day again." said the GM.

Oh, yeah-and the only Bomber goal of the night was scored by Bill Auld on a sweet assist from none other than "the guy who ripped the facemask of his head" Jimmy Chester.

D'anna and Lapinski on Horizon?

The Bomber management staff has been in talks with the agents for both Tony D'anna and Adam Lapinski in an effort to bolster the Bomber ranks for the upcoming playoff push.

"Lapinski may be available on strictly a loan basis from his current club team." said the GM. "He unfortunately will not be a long term fix for us, but any help right now is welcomed." Later in the interview the GM added-"D'anna is a different story. His was an injury situation and right now he is hinting at a possible return for Tuesday's game vs the Puck Pimps."

Rumours about Jimmy Lawson have also surfaced from the hockey media hotbed- Hockey.org. Their sources say that management has put Bomber captain Bill Auld personally in charge of contacting the oft hard to reach Lawson. "I've spoken with him, yes, but I can't say I know if and when he will return. I don't even know if he knows what he knows." said Auld.

So, as the fabled franchise looks to rise to the upper tier of the standings, it is good to know every stone is being overturned in an effort to get there.

Stay tuned.

Red Dogs Heel to Bomber Victory

The Bombers broke their two game losing streak with a 7-4 victory against the visiting Red Dogs at "Old School" jersey night in the grizzled Bridgewater Sports Arena. The Bombers, in control for much of the game, were only challenged midway through the third when the Dogs managed to score 2 goals in 13 seconds to cut the 4-0 Bomber lead in half. But 3 goals later, the Bombers were back in the driver's seat en route to the win.

"I don't know if he got a star tonight, but Bobby Calvano played great." noted Mike Gilbert, Jr at the post game press conference-adding "He was a ferocious backchecker and put his body in harms way quite a bit." Calvano indeed earned the 1st star as voted by the attending media for his efforts.

Both Bomber centers played well in the evening's contest with Rober' Auld notching two assists and a plus 4 rating as the pivot on Jr, Auld, Auld line that put together just prior to game time.

Lupe Poltorak shined as well on his line consisting of himself Hoyer and Calvano which was recently been dubbed the Sombrero Line or La Linea' de Sombrero. Poltorak scored 2 goals-both assisted by sweet passing from Hoyer.

So the Bomber skid is over and they await their next opponent-a Sunday Dec 18th matchup with the struggling Vudoo.

State Electric Power Performers of the Game:


1st Star: Bobby Calvano- 1a, 2 midice collisions and something called Backchecking


2nd Star: Rober Auld 1a plus 4


3rd Star: Jean Eric Lupe Poltorak Hoyer -combined 3g 2a

Bomber Box Score:

Goals:
B.Auld (12,13)
Poltorak (8,9)
Hoyer (17)
Zimnoch (7)
Junior (5)

Assists:
Hoyer-2
Rober'-2
Bill
Kostrowski
Calvano

Game Notes:
Christmas came early for Brian Kostrowski who was seen skating with his shiny new skates and a brand new stick. How sweet for him.

Dave Smith returned to action after sleeping through the last two games-only one of the naps was sanctioned by Bomber management.

Josh Burke scored a shutout-sort of. Burke was called into emergency action by the Admirals-shutting out the Storm in the first period of their contest before shutting out the Red Dogs in the first two periods of the Bomber game.

Bombers Mid Season Stats

The Fall/Winter 2011-12 regular season is now halfway complete and here are the mid-season stats for you.

RECORD: 6-6

Shootout wins: 2
Shootout losses: 1

Team Goals Against Ave: 4.50
Team Goals For Average: 4.58

STAT LEADERS:

POINTS:

Jean Eric Hoyer': 32 (16g, 16a)
Bill Auld: 26 (11g, 15a)
John Zimnoch: 19 (6g, 13a)
Lupe Poltorak: 13 (7g, 6a)
Brian Kostrowski: 11 (8g, 3a)
Mike Gilbert, Jr: 9 (4g, 5a)
Rober' Auld: 7 (0g, 7a)
Neil Van Der Horn: 3 (2g, 1a)
Josh Burke: 1 (0g,1a)
Bob Calvano: 1 (1g,1a)
Dave Smith: 1 (0g, 1a)
Bob Wolfe: 1 (0g,1a)

PENALTY MINUTES:

Brian Kostrowski 16
Bill Auld 10
Lupe Poltorak 8
Dave Smith 6
Neil Van Der Horn 4
Rober' Auld 2

WINS:

Josh Burke 5
Bobby Wolfe 1

TOP TWO GOALS OF SEASON:

Neil Van Der Horn vs Storm on Oct 24-A Laser slapshot described by Hoyer' as "The Fastest shot seen all season"


John Zimnoch vs Puck Pimps on Nov 29- A Howitzer described by Hoyer' as "The Fastest shot I've seen since Neil's shot"

BEST PICTURE REPRESENTATION OF WHAT JZ'S SHOT WOULD HAVE DONE IF IT HIT A GOALIE WITHOUT A MASK


MOST GAMES MISSED DUE TO INJURY:

Tony D'anna 12
Mike Gilbert, Sr 12
Jimmy Lawson 12

MOST GAMES MISSED DUE TO FLU LIKE SYMPTOMS

Mike Rosenberg 12
Gary Simpson 12

MOST GAMES MISSED DUE TO GETTING SKIRT CAUGHT IN DOOR ON WAY TO GAME

Josh Burke 2

MOST MINUTES PLAYED:

Obviously- JZ and Brian.

MOST FUN HAD BY ANY ADULT ICE HOCKEY TEAM IN 2011:

THE BOMBER HOCKEY CLUB

Bombers Lose 2nd in a Row

The Bombers lost a close battle with the Puck Pimps 7-4 on Tuesday evening. Superstar Johnny Z and Brian Kostrowski were forced to log all the D minutes as Dave Smith was a late minute scratch with flu like symptoms. Their performance was inspiring as Zimnoch notched a natural hattrick in the 2nd period and Kostrowski skated the whole game with what turned out to be only 2 rivets in his right skate.


The Captain switched lines midway thru the game due to his own poor play that resulted directly into two Puck Pimp goals and a plus minus of minus 4. "I was killing those guys. Rober' and Ulfie were working hard and I wasn't." The change provided immediate results as the trio of Rober, Ulfie, and Jr netted a goal by #13 on the next shift.

The Bombers though were outmanned in numbers, never holding a lead in the contest. They did mangage to fight back from a two goal deficit twice in the game. When the Bombers fell down 2 goals again in the third they were not able to recover. A empty net goal by the Pimps with 15 seconds remaining sealed the deal.

The Bombers don't dish out 3 star performances for losses but the play of the defensemen in this contest warrant a variance from that rule on this occasion.

So here you have it- the State Electric Power Performers of the Game:


1st Star: "Superstar" Johnny "Rocket" Zimnoch 3 goals and mucho minutes.


2nd Star: Brian "My Left Foot" Kostrowski- Mucho minutes on one left foot.


3rd Star: Mike Gilbert, Jr 1g

Friggen' Admirals Smoke Bombers Again

The Bombers are having a pretty good season so far-except for when they play the Admirals. The club has given the Bombers fits this season, beating them 6-2 in the first contest of the season and then 7-2 last night.

The Bombers started the game pretty stout defensively but made two major gaffes, one by Bill Auld who turned the puck over in the D-zone to allow a two on zero breakaway. Johnny Z, who rarely makes a mistake, honed in his inner "Pincher" a la SR, which allowed the Admirals to go in on a 3 on 1 odd man rush. Both mistakes resulted in goals and left the Bombers down 2-0. A strong second period saw no goals for the Bombers but no goals against until late in the period when the visitors scored 2 goals in 21 seconds.

With the score 4-0 going into the third period, the Bombers were forced to open up the play which resulted in two goals for but three goals against. A 7-2 score against a Admiral squad that seems to have the Bombers number.


On a positive note- the locker room was abuzz as Bomber veteran winger Tony D'anna was cleared for light skating and tested his injury by skating with the squad in pregame warmups. "It felt great actually. No issues right now. Just need to get in game shape." said D'anna. Although no date is set, the wheels are at least in motion for a return to the active lineup by D'anna.

Bomber Box Score:

Goals:

Hoyer' (15)
Zimnoch (4)

Assists:

Van Der Horn
R. Auld

Bombers Defeat the Whale

The Bombers needed a shootout to beat the high flying Whalers 6-5 on Tuesday Nov 22. Bill Auld scored 2 goals, to give him six in his last three games and Bob Calvano, John Zimnoch and Lupe Poltarak provided the other Bomber scoring. Jean Eric Hoyer' had 2 assists on the evening and scored the only goal in the shootout. Josh Burke denied all shooters in the shootout-a common occurance for the Bomber netminder- to secure the victory.

State Electric Power Performers of the Game
(as voted by the attending media)


1st Star: Bill Auld 2g


2nd Star: Lupe Poltorak 1g 1a


3rd Star: John Zimnoch 1g 1a


Bomber Box Score:

Goals:
B.Auld (10,11)
Zimnoch (2)
Poltorak (7)
Calvano (1)

Assists:
Hoyer'-2
Zimnoch
Gilbert
Poltorak

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Happy Thanksgiving to all the Bombers, family, fans and friends!!!

Bomber Captain Fullfills Lifelong Dream

Bomber Captain Bill Auld was able to fullfill his lifelong dream to operate a Zamboni-cleaning the ice surface at the storied Aspen Ice Rink of Flemington, NJ. "It was quite emotional, really. To have it finally happen for me was something special." said a teary eyed Auld. "I did pretty well, only missed a spot or two." But its not about that, its about all the people who got me to this point." No one is exactly sure who the people are that Bill was referring to, but hey it was his day, his moment. Bill's wife was nevertheless thrilled, adding "So exciting!."

Word of the accomplishment quickly spread internationally. Fellow Bomber, Chachi Galante, spoke from the second-largest city in Canada -the city originally called Ville-Marie, or "City of Mary" whose present name is derived from Mont-Royal,the triple-peaked hill located in the heart of its boundaries. Commonly referred to as "Mont Réal" by its francophonian occupants-the city is of course none other than Montreal-the home of hockey. Reading from a prepared statement Galante shouted, "it is a proud day to be a Bomber. It is a proud day for us all."

No word on any future Zamboni rides for Auld but this photo from a practice session may shed some light on that answer.

Bombers Lose 4-3 in Shootout

The Bombers have had a bit of a struggle against the sister clubs Storm and the Smoke in recent days. The last two Storm games have been 1 goal affairs, with the Bombers winning 1 in a shootout and losing the other in regulation. When the Smoke came in it was more of the same-a 4-3 shootout loss this time in another game the Bombers had well in hand early.

The Bombers built up a 2-0 first period lead on goals by Bill Auld and Neil Van der horn's 2nd in three games. A strong 2nd period by the Smoke saw that lead evaporate. and the Smoke took their first lead 1:30 minutes into the thrid when Bill Geddes went end to end to make the score 3-2.

Always the battler, Brian Kostrowski scored to tie it for the Bombers with a little more than 5 minutes remaining. A late battle led by some tenacious effort by Rober' Auld in the Smoke zone yielded some excitement but no goals and the clubs were headed toward a shootout.

Pete Giordano, playing his first game for the organization, substituting for an absent Josh Rayho, let up only one goal in the shootout. Unfortunately for the Bombers, none of their shooters could figure the Smoke keeper.

"Yo Ahab, whose next for the Bombers?"-oh that's right-the Whalers.

Bomber Box Score:

Goals:

Bill Auld (9)
Van der horn (2)
Kostrowski (8

Assists:
B. Auld -2
Gilbert, Jr
R. Auld
Zimnoch

Game Notes:

The game vs the Storm marked the Bomber debut of not one but two players. Goaltender Pete Giordano and winger Rene' Mergyhart.

Dave Smith was back in the lineup after missing two games gettin' bad guys.

Vudoo Help Cure What Ails Bombers

It had been a tough few games for the storied franchise. A 6-2 drubbing at the hands of the Admirals and a 3-2 loss to the Storm in a game they should have won. What the Bombers needed was a little boost of confidence to get them back on their game. And the Vudoo who are having a tough season in the B3 division, helped the Bombers get back on track.

"They're a good group over there but the down a few key guys. We really jumped on them early." said Bomber cap Bill Auld. They did indeed jump on the Vudoo straight out of the gate scoring 2 goals in the first 1:10 of the game. Bomber Defensemen Brian Kostrowski had yet to even get out of the locker room by the time his teammates built up the 2 goal lead. "I thought the scoreboard was showing the score from the last game." said Kostrowski.

All in all the Bombers put an 8 spot on the Vudoo, allowing only 3 goals against. Jean Eric Hoyer' scored 4 goals to go along with 3 assists and Bill Auld had a hattrick and 3 helpers. Mark Poltorak extended his goal scoring streak to 4 games with a goal in 1st period.

Next up a game versus the Smoke . . . or is it the Storm . . . never quite sure.


State Electric Power Performers of the Game:

1st Star

Jean Eric Hoyer' 4g 3a

2nd Star

Bill Auld 3g 3a

3rd Star


John Zimnoch 4a 45 mins playing time

Storm Rally -Defeat Bombers 3-2

The last time the Storm and the Bombers faced each other it was a barnburning 7-6 shootout victory for the storied franchise. But this game was a much tighter, low scoring battle that saw the Storm come from behind late in the third to defeat the Bombers 3-2.

Brian Kostrowski and Mark Poltorak scored for the Bombers who with the defeat were handed their second loss in row.


Bomber Box Score:

Goals:
Loop Poltorak (5)
Kostrowski (7)

Assists:
B. Auld
Hoyer'

Admirals Down Bombers 6-2

Perhaps it was the late start time or perhaps it was the small number of skaters, but the Bombers did not have much punch during a 6-2 loss to the admirals on Tuesday Oct 26th. The Bombers were never in the contest only managing a goal each from John Zimnoch and Mark Poltorak. The loss puts the Bombers record at 4-2 on the season.

Next up- The Storm on Halloween.

Bomber Box Score:

Goals:

Zimnoch (1)
Poltorak (4)

Assists:
B.Auld

Bombers Survive a Wild Storm

The Bombers managed a 7-6 shootout victory on Oct 24th in a wild affair that saw the visiting Storm tie the game with 11 seconds left in regulation. "That one was on me." said goaltender Josh Burke who uncharacteristally took his eye off of the puck on a shot that game from behind the redline. Rober, acting as captain due to the absence of Bill Auld who was on a scouting assignment in upper Wisconsin, encouraged Burke to redeem himself in the shootout. "I told him -you are going to stop everything- and win the game for us!" And that is exactly what Burke did, denying all shooters.

The game also marked the return of fan favorite Neil Van der horn to the lineup. Neil made his presence known, scoring the goal of the evening-a laser-like top corner short side shot that was described by winger Jean Eric Hoyer' as "the fastest shot I've seen all season."

Hoyer himself scored 2 on the evening as did Loop Poltorak. Mike Gilbert, Jr and Van der horn's goal rounded out the scoring. Jean Eric and JZ scored in the shootout to give the Bombers their fourth win of the season.

State Electric Power Performers of the Game:

First Star:

Jean Eric Hoyer 2g 3a

Second Star:



Loop Poltorak 2g 1a

Third Star


Neil Van der horn 1g and it was a doozy

Bomber Box Score:

Goals:
Hoyer' (10,11)
Loop (2,3)
Van der horn (1)
Junior (3)

Assists:
Hoyer-3
Zimnoch-2
Smith
Poltorak

Van der horn Signs On The Dotted Line

Bomber fans and players rejoiced at the news Neil Van der horn did indeed sign on for the remainder of the FW 11-12 season. "The itch to play again was too much. The travel is tough but scoring a goal in my first game back in front of all those fans-I had to make it official."

And so it is, #5-Mr. Versatility, so named because he is the only player in Bomber history to play all 6 positions on the ice as well as serving in the capacity of coach, IS BACK.

working on it