Lawson Inks Long Term Deal to Stay with Bombers

Bomber GM Bill Auld announced Tuesday that foward Jimmy Lawson signed a long term deal to stay with the Bomber Hockey Organization,confirming what many Bomber fans had heard was in the works.

Lawson said, "This is a special day for me. My mind was made up that this is where I wanted to play. I mean look at the history of the players who have put on the Bomber sweater. This is probably the biggest moment in my hockey career so far. I just want to help contribute to the great tradition of the red, gold and blue."

Bombers Look to Next Season After 1st Round Playoff Loss

The Bomber Hockey Club lost to the Bears 9-3 last night in a disappointing return to the playoffs. The storied Bomber franchise, with 6 League Championships on their resume, will now have to focus on next season.

"Hey look, it was a bad night for us. But we are the Bombers and this is Bomber hockey. Our boys will come back next season and lace 'em up again with the same energy and enthusiasm we always bring." said Bomber captain Bill Auld.

Game notes:
Jimmy Lawson scored the 2000 recorded goal in Bomber history in the 2nd period. Mike Gilbert Jr and John Zimnoch assisted on the milestone goal.

Bomber Box Score:
1st Period: None
2nd Period:
#18 Lawson from #13 Jr and #10 JZ
#3 Rosenberg from #1 Simpson and #22 Smith
#61 D.Bochner from #13 Jr.

Penalties:
1st Period: None
2nd Period:
#18 Lawson 2min trip
3rd Period:
#22 Smith 2 min Hook
#0 Auld 2 min hook

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Bombers to Face Bears in First Round Playoff Matchup

The Bombers, finishing in 3rd place (7-4-1) will face the 2nd place Bears (8-3-1) on Sunday December 9 at 10:00pm in the first round of the Twin Oaks playoffs.





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Bombers Slip Up-Lose to Last Place Metro Fire

Secure in their playoff position, the Bombers appeared to look past the last place Metro Fire on Sunday in a lackluster game. With nothing to lose the Metro Fire came out gunning for the Bombers in a effort to salvage what has been another dismal season.

Metro used an aggressive forecheck and a chippy demeanor to skate past the Bombers who will play the Bears in next week's first round playoff matchup. Two even strength Metro goals in the 2nd proved to be enough as they won 3-1 for only the second win of their season.

Bobby Calvano, fresh of a stint on the DL with a "groin injury", scored the Bombers only goal.


Bomber Box Score

Goals:
1st: None
2nd Period: None
3rd Period:
#20 Calvano from #10 Zimnoch & #0 B.Auld

Penalties:
1st Period:
#0 2min slash
2nd Period:None
3rd Period:
#18 Lawson 2min Rough
#18 Lawson 2min High Stick

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.

Bombers Win Fourth Straight-Down Shamrocks 4-2

No amount of lucky charms could help the Shamrocks last Thursday as the Bombers won convincingly 4-2 winning their fourth straight in the process.

Gary Simpson "from the left side" scored 6:20 into the first period in a game the Bombers never trailed. Mike Rosenberg continued to extend his modern day Bomber record by scoring in his eighth straight game-scoring 4:29 into the second period.

Jimmy Lawson finished the scoring with 2 goals in the third.


State Electric Power Performers of the Game



1st Star- Gary Simpson 1g 1 a



2nd Star Mike Rosenberg 1g 1a



3rd Star - The Bomber Hockey Club- 45 solid minutes










Bomber Box Score

Goals:
1st Period:
#1 Simpson from #3 Rosenberg
2nd Period:
#3 Rosenberg from #1 Simpson
3rd Period:
#18 Lawson from #16 M.Bochner and #61 D.Bochner
#18 Lawson from #16 M.Bochner

Penalties:
1st Period:
#5 Van der horn 2min Trip
#18 Lawson 2min Rough
2nd Period:
Bench Minor 2min Too Many Men
3rd Period:
#1 Simpson 2min Rough
#14 R.Auld 2min High Stick
#1 Simpson 2min Int.

Bombers Win Third Straight-4-3 Over Bears

The Bomber Hockey Club continued their recent surge by winning for the third straight game 4-3 over the Bears. The win avenges the Bombers 5-2 loss to the Bears on opening day.

Strong defense, some highlight saves from goaltender Josh Burke and a balanced offensive attack proved to be the recipe for victory. The Bombers played as close to a full 45 minutes as they have in some time and didn't let questionable officiating take them out of their game as has been the case in the past.

Dave Bochner proved to be a jack of all trades by providing tenacious backchecking, scoring a break-away goal, and assisting on Bill Auld's game winning goal. Bomber defenseman Neil Van der horn commented "Dave looked like big Mario Lemeiux on his goal-holding off the Bear backchecker and roofing the shot!!"

RW Mike Rosenberg extended his goal scoring streak to 7 games in the victory.



State Electric Power Performers of the Game:




1st Star: #61 Dave Bochner 1g 1a






2nd Star #13 Mike Gilbert, Jr.







3rd Star: #27 Josh Burke











Bomber Box Score:


Goals:
1st period:
#3 Rosenberg from #14 R.Auld
2nd Period:
#10 John Zimnoch unassisted
3rd Period:
#61 D.Bochner from #0 B.Auld
#0 B.Auld from #61 D.Bochner

Penalties:
1st Period:
#7 Gilbert,Sr. 2min Rough
#0 B.Auld 2min Hook
2nd Period:
None
3rd Period:
#61 D.Bochner 2min Hook
#33 D'anna 2min Int.

Bombers Hold on to Beat Chatham 6-5

2 late 3rd period goals by the Chatham Coaches turned what looked like an easy victory into a nail biter for the visiting Bomber Hockey Club. With the score 6-3, Chatham managed to score goals with 2:18 and 1:28 left in the third. Fortunately for Bombers, it proved to be too little too late.

While the Bombers have been winners of two straight, foward Jimmy Lawson said "all of us in that room did not like the way that game ended. But we did get a win, and that's what is most important."

Next up for the Bombers, a Sunday showdown with the Bears.

State Electric "Power Performers" of the Game:


First Star: Jimmy Lawson 2G




2nd Star: Gary Simpson 1g 1a



3rd Star: Rober' Auld 1G











Bomber Box Score:

Goals:
1st Period:
#14 R.Auld from #1 Simpson and #3 Rosenberg
#61 D.Bochner from #0 B.Auld
2nd Period:#18 Lawson from #10 Zimnoch
#18 Lawson from #0 B.Auld
#1 Simpson from #10 Zimnoch
3rd Period:#3 Rosenberg from #4 Oldendorp

Penalties:
1st Period:
None
2nd Period:
#33 D'anna 2min Int
3rd Period:
#22 Smith 2min Hook
#33 D'anna 2min Rough
#33 D'anna 2min Unsports

Zimnoch Scores, Zimnoch Scores, Zimnoch Scores, Zimnoch Scores

Superstar John Zimnoch scored 4 times from the blueline as the Bomber Hockey Club defeated Metro Fire 9-5 Thursday night. The win levels the Bombers record to 2-2 on the season.

Tony D'anna notched 4 assists, 2 on Zimnoch goals. The four points puts him atop the Bomber season scoring list with 1g-7a-8pts. D'anna also leads the club in PIM with 18.

The Bombers also got goals from Rober' Auld, Jim Lawson, Bill Auld, Mike Jr and Mike Rosenberg. With the goal, Rosenberg extended his goal scoring streak to 5 games going back to the last game of last season.

Rich Moss back in the lineup after missing three games stated, "The second period proved vital for us. Scoring 3 unanswered goals kinda put them on their heels and put the game out of reach."

Next up for the Bombers-the rival Chatham Coaches Thusday 10/11 @ 10:15pm.


The State Electric Power Performers of the Game




First Star: #10 John Zimnoch 4g-0a


Second Star: #33 Tony D'anna 0g-4a



Third Star: #3 Mike Rosenberg 1g-2a













Bomber Box Score:
Goals:
1st Period:
Zimnoch from D'anna & Burke
Zimnoch from M.Bochner & D'anna
Gilbert Jr unassisted

2nd Period:
R.Auld from Rosenberg
Rosenberg from Simpson
Zimnoch from Rosenberg

3rd Period:
Lawson from Gilbert,Jr
Zimnoch from D'anna
W.Auld from D'anna

Penalties:
1st Period: none
2nd Period: Van der horn 4min Rough
3rd Period: none

Next Game Thursday 10/4 @ 10:15 v Metro Fire

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D'anna Ejected in Loss to First Place Mounties

Tony D'anna got ejected for . . . well no one really knows just yet in the Bombers 5-1 loss to the first place Mountaineers. The ejection came when the soft spoken D'anna objected to a mid ice check on his Cpt Bill Auld. D'anna stated after the game that he "felt like it was an opportunity lost. I mean if I knew I was going to get kicked out, I would have had some fun doing it. I still don't know what I said to offend him (the official)."

The game was somewhat closer than the 5-1 score with 2 of the first 3 Mountie goals going in off Bomber defensemen. "After that we were pushing and just trying to catch up" noted Bomber winger Neil Van der horn.

The Bombers were significantly outshot by nearly a 3-1 margin and the coaching staff looks to improve in that area for their next game versus the Metro Fire.


Goals:
1st Period: None
2nd Period: None
3rd Period:#3 Mike Rosenberg from #0 Bill Auld
Penalties:
1st Period:
#22 Smith 2min Hook
#7 Gilbert,Sr 2min Int
2nd Period: None
3rd Period:#5 Van der horn 2min Hook
#3 Rosenberg 2min Hook
#33 D'anna 2min Unsports
#33 D'anna 10min Unsports and Game Misconduct
#0 B.Auld 2min slash

Next Game: Thursday 9/20 10:15 v Mountaineers

Floodgates Finally Open for Bombers in 13-6 Victory

Although somewhat dicey for the first two periods, the Shamrocks proved to be just the tonic the Bombers needed to get back to their winning ways. After going down 4-2 in the first period the Bombers fought back and outscored the depleted Shamrock squad 11-2 in the final 2 frames.

7 different scorers put the puck in the net for the Bombers with hatricks coming from the sticks of Mark Bochner (3g-1a)and Bill Auld (3g-1a) plus a 5 point night from Jimmy Lawson (2g-3a).

Rober' Auld (2g-1a) and Tony D'anna (1g-3a) also had big games in a night that saw the Bombers put up the most goals in franchise history.

State Electric "Power Performers" of the game


1st Star: #18 Jimmy Lawson


2nd Star: #16 Mark Bochner


3rd Star: #14 Rober' Auld













Goals:
1st Period:
#18 Lawson from #3 Rosenberg
#16 M.Bochner from #5 Van der horn
2nd Period
#61 D.Bochner from #16 M.Bochner
#16 M.Bochner from #5 Van der horn & #61 D.Bochner
#16 M.Bochner from #10 Zimnoch
#0 B.Auld from #18 Lawson
#18 Lawson from # 14 R.Auld
3rd Period
#33 D'anna from #0 B.Auld
#0 B.Auld from #33 D'anna
#14 R.Auld from #18 Lawson & #33 D'anna
#3 Rosenberg
#0 B.Auld from #33 D'anna
#14 R.Auld from #18 Lawson

Penalties:
1st Period: #13 Gilbert, Jr.
2nd Period: None
3rd Period: None

Next Game Thurs 9/13/07 10:15 v Shamrocks

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Bombers Lose Again . . .Oh my

Bombers fall 5-2 to the Bears. Just keep the heads up fellas!!


Next ... the Shamrocks C squad.


Goals:First Period:
None
Second Period:
#5 Vanderhorn from #13 JR
#3 Rosenberg from #14 Rober"
Third Period:None

Penalties:#7 SR 2min Holding
#10 Zimnoch 2min High Stick

First Game of FALL '07 Season 9/6/07 10:15pm v Bears

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Fall 2007 Schedule Announced

Go to to see the Fall 2007 Bomber Hockey Schedule.













NHL Legend Larry Robinson tells fans he predicts CHAMPIONSHIP for Fall 07 Bomber Hockey squad!!!!

Spring '07 Season Ending Stat Leaders

Spring '07 Point Leader
#18 Jimmy Lawson 6G 7A 13Pts







Spring '07 Goal Leader
#3 Mike Rosenberg 8G














Spring '07 Assist Leader



#33 Tony D'anna 7A
#18 Jimmy Lawson 7A
















Spring '07 Penalty Min Leader
#0 Bill Auld 14min

Next Game Wed July 25 9:30pm v Ice Devils

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Next Game: Thursday July 19th 10:15pm vs Shamrocks

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