Wha Happened?

The Bombers were poised to go 9-4 on the season by bringing home a 3-2 victory on Wednesday night. But the Red Dogs showed true grit pulling their goalie and tieng the game with 16.8 seconds left to play. A jubilant Red Dog squad had managed to force the shootout against a team they lost to by a 9-2 score earlier in the season.

The Bombers were forced to regroup which is easier to do when you have one of the best breakaway goalies in the league. "We are always confident with Josh on a breakaway chance against." said Bomber Rober. "He learned that from the days in Twin Oaks when we would usher the forwards in on breakaways. He probably has nightmares of those days." added left winger Gary Simpson.

But the shootout did not go as planned and the game was lost when Bill Auld's shot beat the keeper but rang off the post and lay uncermoniously on the ice outside of the net's confines.

So the Bombers were only able to notch a point when they thought they had two in what was a well contested match between the two proud clubs.

Bomber Box Score:
Goals:
B.Auld (6)
Hoyer (18)
Simpson (1)

Assists:
R.Auld
Zimnoch
Hoyer
Kostrowski
Rosenberg
Jr.

Bombers beat Spartans 5-1

Sorry boys-I am mailing in this writeup! Short on energy and long on sore throat.

Abridged story:

Josh was sick-no show.
Tony was sick-no show.
Bill and Eric were sick-showed. doh!
Brian and Dave S. played the whole game on D.
They score first. We scored the rest.
Junior scored-twice.
Johnny Z scored-twice.
Jean Eric scored.
Simpson 3 assists and one glorious slide.
Rober' late breakaway foiled.
Mezzacca lowered his GAA to 1.5 putting more pressure on starter.
Bombers dominate and win 5-1 to go 8-4 on season.

Up next: Red Dogs Wed 12/15 at 10:35


State Power performers:
1st Star-the D of course Brian and Dave
2nd Star-Simpson with 3 helpers (and the aforementioned glorious slide)
3rd Star-Junior with 2 and the game winner.

Its no Sham-Rocks Win

The Shamrocks defeated the Bombers on a late goal in third period to win 4-3 on Thursday night. The game proved to be a hard fought back and forth battle. The Shamrocks scored the first two goals of the contest but the Bombers bounced back with goals from Brian Kostrowski and Jean Eric Hoyer' in the last 1:54 of the first to tie the game.

A seeing eye puck found its way in the net for John Zimnoch in the second to give the Bombers the lead. But the luck of the irish was on the Shamrock side and they were able to tie the game and then score the eventual winner with 5:29 left to play in the game.

A late flurry with the Bomber goalie pulled almost worked as Rober'Auld and Gary Simpson both had looks at the net that were stopped by the Shamrock goaltender. Tempers flared at the end of the contest when a Shamrock forward pushed Bomber Neil Van der horn's head to the ice in "an attempt to get up off the ice" during a scramble on the boards. The story lost some credibilty when replays showed the "attempt to get up off the ice" required numerous tries.

The finish marred what otherwise was a fairly well played contest. I know this reporter is looking forward to an intersting game the next time these two clubs meet.

Bomber Box Score:

Goals:

Kostrowski (3)
Hoyer' (16)
Zimnoch (5)

Assists:

Hoyer'
Junior
Simpson
D.Bochner

Bombers Sink Admirals

"What a game!" noted Bomber foward Tony D'anna who scored two goals in his long awaited return to the lineup-a 5-4 Bomber victory over the Admirals. D'anna scored his team's first goal along with a game tieing salvo in the third period. "It felt great to get back." added D'flanna.

Sniper Slava" Neil "Vanderchuk" Van der horn also scored two goals in the Bomber triumph. One off a netmouth scramble and the second on a Rod Gilbertesque shot from the top of the circle. "I think we had most of the play after they scored on our first two miscues in the first." said Van der horn.

The Admirals were able to go ahead on a penalty shot goal in the third prior to D'anna evening the score. A bad slashing penalty by Adam the Admiral in late in the third was all the Bombers needed as Bill scored the game winner with 2:10 remaining.

The story of the night though was the play of Bomber defensemen John Zimnoch (43 minutes icetime) and Brian Kostrowski (41 minutes of icetime). "Those guys were solid." noted goaltender Josh Burke.

So the three game losing streak is over and the Bombers await the Shamrocks on Thursday Dec 2 at 9:50pm.

State Electric Power Performers of the Game:

First Stars:





John Zimnoch and Brian Kostrowski (84 minutes combined icetime)

Second Star:


Slava Neil Vanderchuk Van der horn 2g 1a

Third Star:


Tony D'anna 2g 2a

Bomber Box Score:

Goals:

Van der horn (1,2)
D'anna (1,2)
B.Auld (5)

Assists:
Hoyer-3
D'anna-2
Zimnoch-2
Kostroswski
Simpson
Van der horn

Bombers Slumping in Wake of "Flan-Gate"

Well, mark that three in a row in the loss column. The Bombers fell to the Whalers in dissappointing fashion-losing 7-2. The Bombers scored first but saw the Whale splash down with 7 unanswered goals including 4 in a five minute span in the second.



The Bombers played with only eight skaters and never looked in sync. Missing with flu like symptoms were Rober Auld and Mike Rosenberg. Neil Van der horn returned to the Bomber lineup for the first time this season and it was expected that Tony D'anna would also make his season debut.



But D'anna was felled by an injury that left many Bomber faithful scratching their heads. D'anna explained his unfortunate malady to the attending media by saying, "I cut my finger while preparing a spinach quiche dinner that was to be accompanied by my signature Flan de Coco-an authentically caribbean number which is known natively as 'Pudim de Leite Condensado'.



My mistake was I only had fluted porcelain dishes, more suited for say, a Creme Brulee, and while extracating the delicate dessert the knife slipped, lacerating my pinkie and causing me to miss the game. I feel horrible for the team but on the bright side my sous chef was able to save the remainder of the flan."



Trainers have ruled D'anna questionable for next week's game.

Next up- the Admirals on Monday November 22 at 10:50.

Bomber Box Score:

Goals:
D. Bochner (4)
B. Auld (4)

Assists:
B. Auld
Zimnoch
Junior

Mark Bochner Returns!!

Although the Bombers lost their second game in a row, 6-3 to the Storm, it mattered little to most Bomber faithful. Mark Bochner, #16 was back on the ice for the first time in 7 1/2 months. Mark broke his leg in a game back in the Twin Oaks league and it was a long recovery. "I was a little rusty with the puck but the leg felt great." said Bochner. Playing alongside his brother Dave and high scoring Jean Eric Hoyer, Mark was always in the play. "He got a breakaway chance on his first shift and nearly scored. That would have been great. He looked great out there!" said Bill Auld.



So the calvery has already started to arrive with the return of Bochner and there is more to come. Ulfie Vanderchuk signed a new contract and Tony D'anna is set return to his true sport after a suffering a dissappointing loss in the ING NY City Marathon.



Next up on the Bomber schedule- a sunday 11/14 matchup with the Whalers-game time 9:35.

Bomber Box Score:

Goals:

Hoyer' (15)
Zimnoch (4)
B.Auld (3)

Assists:

Smith
B.Auld
Hoyer'

Bombers Fall to Preds

The Bombers lost 5-3 to the Predators on Monday, ending the team's winning streak at six games. "We were a bit undermanned tonight-that's not an excuse-just a reason." said one of the Bomber assistant coaches. The Bombers, forced to play with six skaters, jumped out to an early lead-scoring on the first shift. At the end of one period it was a 3-0 lead for the Bombers.

But the Preds patiently chipped away at the fatigued Bomber squad and eventually went up 4-3 with just minutes remaining. With Josh Burke pulled from the net the Bombers nearly scored the equalizer but the Jean Eric Hoyer wrister rang harmlessly off the post. "I barely got to it and I knew as it left my stick it might not make it." An empty net goal made the final score 5-3 giving the Bombers their first loss against 6 wins on the season.

So the streak is over but the calvalry is on the way as many Bombers are poised to make their return to the lineup.

Next up- the Smoke on Thursday November 4th at 9:30pm.

Senior Injury May Not Be Season Ending

I recently had a chance to speak with injured Bomber Mike Gilbert, Sr and his demeanor was much more positive after meeting with doctors than it was the night of the incident.

Senior said "The doctor drained the fluid from my knee and now I can move it a little. There does not appear to be any ligamant damage at this time. He's going to look at it Nov 05 and we'll see what the next step will be. He mentioned a MRI but if I don't show any more symptoms we'll just let it heal and take it from there.
Good news for the knee!"

And bad news for opposing team's forwards!!

Bombers Win But at What Price?

The Bombers won convincingly Monday 6-1 vs the Smoke. That was the good news. The bad news for the storied franchise was the win may have cost them one of their leaders for a good deal of time. "I disloated my patella. Done it before and I know its that." said Bomber defensive legend Mike Gilbert, Sr after a fluke collision with a Smoke forward left him sprawled out on the defensive zone ice.

Bomber management took a "wait and see" appoach to the injury but they do fear it will cost the team one of their top defensemen for a considerable amount of time. This is not the first time-he has the scars to prove it. But he sets his goals and keeps coming back. We need him so we are happy that's the way he is approaching also approching this."

The injury was unfortunate not only because of its outcome but how it happened. "The Smoke player stepped on the puck and fell as if he stepped on a banana peel-almost launching his body right into Mike." said Bomber forward Bill Auld who was trailing the play.

So coupled with the temporary reassignments of Neil "Slava" Vanderchuk and Jeffrey "Sha-na-na" Bowser, the injury to Senior will force the Bomber GM to make some calls to shore up the lineup. "We have a few star players that may be able to make their returns soon, namely the 2nd all time modern era goal scorer, Mark Bochner and fan favorite Gary Simpson-member of the Time Line- the greatest scoring line in Bomber history."

The players left on the ice took it upon themselves to win the game for fallen comrade and were led by a hat trick from Mike Rosenberg who also tapped in two assists. Jean Eric Hoyer' netted two of his own to extend his goal scoring streak to 7 games-scoring 15 goals in that span. The defense rebounded from the loss of Sr and saw John Zimnoch and Brian Kostrowski logging many, many minutes of ice time. Mike Gilbert Jr picked up his game and his dad's equipment notching a goal and 2 assists.

Next up for the Bombers- a late night game vs the Predators on Monday November 1.

State Electric Power Performers of the Game:

1st Star:



Mike Gilbert, Senior "Get back soon Sr!"

2nd Star:



Mike Rosenberg 3g 2a

3rd Star:




John Zimnoch and Brian Kostrowski

Bomber Box Score;

Goals:Rosenberg (5,6,7)
Hoyer' (12,13)
Junior (2)

Assists:
B.Auld-3
Junior-2
Zimnoch-2
Rosenberg-2

A Rivalry Like No Other

The Bomber Hockey Club and the NJ Devil Alumni are going back to where it all began, bringing their highly successful "Charity Hockey Classic" to Mennen Arena in Morristown, NJ on Sunday, April 3rd at 1pm. The game will be the sixth installment between the two clubs. The previous five games have raised over $40,000 for local charities.



This year's event beneficiary will be The Joseph Lapinski Foundation. www.lapinskifoundation.org The JLF is a charity assistance program headed by Bomber Bill Auld. Auld commented, "Our goal is to raise monies that we can then donate to other worthwhile charities in our member communities. The JLF focuses on supporting causes in three major areas: Personal and Public Health, Family and Societal Relations and the Environment. With this event we will organize our efforts to help fund the important work of pancreatic cancer research."



Former NJ Devil captain Bruce Driver has worked tirelessly to put together these and other charity games as head of the NJ Devil Alumni Association. He has managed to bring the fans former Devil greats such as Ken Daneyko, Coach Larry Robinson and fan favorite Glen "Chico" Resch to prior "Charity Hockey Classic" games. "I will try to convince Chico to play goal again." noted Driver who acknowledges that his appearances are special because he doesn't do many. Bomber forward Rober' Auld remembers one of those such games "I won't forget that 2009 game, Chico was there, the Stanley Cup too- helping us raise money for Habitat for Humanity. It was great!"



Bomber Executive Director of Hockey Operations, Mike Rosenberg promised a new and exciting outlook for the 2011 game. "This will be our sixth Charity Classic and we are focused on pulling together the efforts of the entire organization to make this the most successful event to date." So be prepared for a new take on the now storied rivalry between your Bombers and the NJ Devil Alumni.

So get ready! Get excited! And get your game on!

NJ Devil Alumni vs the Bomber Hockey Club.
April 3, 2011 at the Mennen Arena in Morristown, NJ.

Be there!

New Winger in Bomber Future?

Mike Rosenberg went on a scouting trip in late September and found a player that most other adult league teams somehow missed in their search for talent. "Zach Parise is a great player that knows how to go to the net and score goals. He would be a great asset to our team."

Contract talks are difficult and rumour has it that Mr. Parise does now have some other options. It may come down to money but Bomber management will do everything it can to sign the skilled foward.

Whale of a Game

Well in came the Whalers. The much touted former B2 squad that many said could give the Bombers issues and potentially reassign the storied franchise to non league leader status. This game would be a test for the Bombers, one they were eager to take on.

And the team responded jumping out to a 4-0 lead at the conclusion of 2 periods of play. It seemed somewhat unexpected after the games initial buildup. The Bombers were really not in trouble the first two periods. The Whalers looked like a team that knew their ice well but the Bombers just looked better. But the third period showed the Whalers were not some B2 has been squad. They were better than that and rallied to tie the score at 4 forcing the second shootout for the Bombers in the last three games.

Showing the moxy of a team that has not yet lost a game this season, the Bombers entered the shootout with confidence-scoring on their first two attemps by Eric Hoyer and Mike Rosenberg. Josh Burke didn't allow the Whale to get a sniff of the net stopping both attempts to beat him giving the Bombers their 5th victory to start the season.

State Electric Power Performers of the Game

1st Star:



John Zimnoch- 1g 2a


2nd Star:



Eric Hoyer- 1g 2a


3rd Star:



Mike Gilbert, Jr

1g 1a


Bomber Box Score:

Goals:

'Jean' Eric Hoyer' (11)
Zimnoch (3)
Rosenberg (4)
Junior (1)


Assists:

Hoyer'-2
Zimnoch-2
Junior
Kostrowski
B.Auld

Hoyer Adds 4 more

Bomber Hockey standout "Jean" Eric Hoyer' had 11 goals last season-tieing for the team lead in that category. After 4 games this season Hoyer' already has 10 goals-looking unstoppable with two 4 goal games. "I don't know but I have to think that is a Bomber record for a four game span. I would say he is seeing the back of the net real well!!." noted the Bomber GM. (note: the feat has actually been done-twice berfore-Mike Rosenberg tallied 10g in 4 and 12 in 6 at Twin Oaks in the Winter 04-05 season and Jimmy Lawson did it at Twin Oaks in the Fall 07 season. Tony D'anna set the high playoff mark with 6 goals in 3 games in the BSA Spring 09 championship season)

Hoyer's latest 4 goal outburst came at the hands of the Vudoo and helped the Bombers to a 8-5 victory. Brian Kostrowski added 2 of his own from the blueline and Mike Rosenberg and Rober' Auld finished out the Bomber scoring. The win keeps the Bombers undefeated and in first place.

Next game is Sunday October 17th at 9:35 vs the Whalers. Get your tickets now and ensure you are there to watch what the Hoyer' Express will do next.


State Electric Power Performes of the Game:

1st Star:



Eric Hoyer' 4g


2nd Star:



Brian Kostrowski 2g


3rd Star



Rober' Auld 1g


Bomber Box Score:

Goals:

Hoyer' (7,8,9,10)
Kostrowski (1,2)
Rosenberg (3)
R.Auld (1)

Assists:
Zimnoch 2
D.Bochner
Rosenberg
Gilbert, Jr

Season Stats for Summer 2010 BSA

Tony Reminded me I did not put on the season ending stats for Summer 2010. My apologies-here they are as requested!

Points:



26-Bill Auld: 11g 15a
20-Eric Hoyer: 11g 9a
18-Tony D'anna: 8g 10a
11-Mike Rosenberg: 7g 4a
7-Neil Van der horn: 1g 6a
6-Gary Simpson: 2g 4a
5-Mike Gilbert, Sr: 1g 4a
3-Rober' Auld: 0g 3a
3-Mike Gilbert, Jr: 2g 1a
3-Brian Kostrowski: 2g 1a
3-Dave Smith: 1g 2a
2-John Zimnoch: 0g 2a
1-Josh Burke: 0g 1a
1-Adam Lapinski: 0g 1a

Goals:



11-Bill Auld and Eric Hoyer
8-Tony D'anna
7- Mike Rosenberg
2-Mike Gilbert, Jr
2-Brian Kostrowski
2-Gary Simpson
1-Mike Gilbert, Sr
1-Dave Smith
1-Neil Van der horn

Assists:



15-Bill Auld
10-Tony D'anna
9-Eric Hoyer
6-Neil Van der horn
4-Mike Gilbert, Sr
4-Mike Rosenberg
4-Gary Simpson
3-Rober' Auld
2-Dave Smith
2-John Zimnoch
1-Josh Burke
1-Mike Gilbert, Jr
1-Brian Kostrowski
1-Adam Lapinski

Penalty Mins:



26-Brian Kostrowski
14- Rober' Auld
12-Bill Auld
10-Neil Van der horn
4-Tony D'anna
4-Mike Gilbert, Sr
4-Mike Rosenberg
4-Dave Smith
2-Gary Simpson

Bomber "Sixies" Beat Spartans in Shootout

presented by contributing writer Mike Gilbert,Jr.

In a rematch of their last playoff game, the Bombers took the ice against the Spartans. Already behind the 8-ball with a severely depleted 6 skater roster, the Bombers, led by stalwart in goal Josh Burke, battled the Spartans in their usual manner, with both sides playing to a scoreless tie at the end of the first period. Led by Mike Gilbert Sr., the defensive pair of he and Brian Kostrowski blocked shots and battled away with the pesky Spartan players.

Less than 3 minutes into the second period, Superstar John Zimnoch, playing forward for the depleted Bomber squad, took a feed from Mike Gilbert Jr. to give the visiting Bombers the lead. 1:17 later, off another feed from Jr., French Canadian Import, Jean Eric Hoyer tallied the Bombers' second goal, staking them to a 2-0 lead. Both goals were also assisted upon by Dave Bochner. The Bombers continued to play their shutdown defensive system and frustrated the Spartans until 1:48 remained in the second period. On a controversial play, so controversial that the scorekeeper was unable to provide a jersey number for the Spartan scorer, the Spartan's benefited from a screened referee, who despite never seeing the puck actually cross the goal line, awarded them their first goal much to the dismay of Bomber goalie Josh Burke. Perhaps it was the clear kicking motion displayed by the Spartan player, or the out of position official, or maybe even the puck never crossing the goal line, but the Bomber keeper was so incensed by the call, that he derided the referee and his zebra pattern thong to the tune of a 2 minute unsportsmanlike penalty. Served by Mike Gilbert Sr., the Bombers shut down the Spartans, finishing the period with a 2-1 Bomber lead. After the game, Jean Eric Hoyer recounted the play that got under Burke's skin. "I had one of their (Spartan) players actually approach me to say the puck was kicked by their guy, and that it had never gone in".

The third period featured two clearly tired teams, as the undermanned Bomber squad took on a Spartan team featuring three more skaters than the Bombers. On a play personifying their spent skating legs, the Bombers allowed a partial breakaway to the Spartans' Mike Vagisilian, who fired a shot that grazed Burke's skate and went in. Still clearly incensed by the missed call by the thong clad referee, Burke refocused himself and shut down the remaining Spartan attack, to the tune of 21 saves for the game. Despite a strong Bomber attack, featuring Jean Eric Hoyer, Dave Bochner, John Zimnoch and Mike Gilbert, Jr., the game ended at 2-2.

To the shootout they went - the home team Spartans elected to shoot first against Josh Burkibulin aka The Burklin Wall. The first Spartan shooter met Burke's glove hand, as the keeper deflected the puck away. The Bombers first shooter, Hoyer, displayed the talent that garnered him his recent lucrative contract with a hard shot that beat the Spartan goalie high to his glove side. Hoyer, with a Zorro-esque sword motion after the goal, commented on the bench that, "I made a conscious effort to just shoot the puck, no dekeing" The Bombers could not have been happier with that decision. Hoyer's goal turned out to be the only shootout goal that they needed, as Burke stonewalled the last two Spartan shooters. The Bombers, now 3-0 on the young season, will look to continue their hard word in their next game versus the Voodoo on Sunday, 10/10.

State Electric Power Performers of the Game

1st Star:


Jean Eric Hoyer, 1 goal and shootout winner

2nd Star:


Josh Burke, 21 saves, 3 for 3 on shootout chances against

3rd Star:


Mike Gilbert, Sr., Multiple blocked shots and played 43 of 45 minutes (served Burke's minor penalty)


Game Notes:
- Bomber regulars, Bill Auld, Rober' Auld, and Tony D'Anna were all scratches with what management termed, "Linkitis". Captain Bill Auld reported that all three players were given a fit bill of health and would've played had it not been for a late flight back from the Orlando Linkitis health and wellness center.
- Overheard during the game was the referee predicting a Bomber short handed goal to win the game in the 3rd period.
- Same referee awarded checking penalty to Brian Kostrowski for leveling Spartan player, who skated into Kostrowski, drawing the penalty, despite a shocked BK.


Bomber Box Score:

Goals:
Zimnoch (2)
Hoyer' (6)

Assist:
Gilbert, Jr-2
D.Bochner 2

Hoyer' Scores 4 in Bomber Rout

"Jean" Eric Hoyer' scored 4 goals and assisted on another as the Bomber Hockey Club took an outmatched Red Dog team to the woodshed. Hoyer', who had a hatrick in his first game with the orginization back on February 21, 2010 had not had hatrick until his 4 goal outburst. Not particularly amazing until you consider the steady scorer had 9 games in that span where he scored 2 goals in a game.

"Impressive, he really is a great player and that's why we went out and got him." said Bomber captain Bill Auld. "His scoring touch is only surpassed by what he brings to this team in the locker room. He is the perfect teammate."

Dave Bochner and Mike Rosenberg also added 2 goals apiece to back up an impressive night in goal by Josh Burke.

Next up- those pesky Spartans.


State Electric Power Performers of the Game

1st Star:


Eric Hoyer 4 goals 1 assist


2nd Star:


Mike Rosenberg 2 goals 4 assists


3rd Star:


Dave Bochner 2 goals

Bomber Box Score:

Goals:

Hoyer' (2,3,4,5)
Rosenberg (1,2)
D.Bochner (2,3)
B.Auld (1)

Assists:

B.Auld-5
Rosenberg-4
Gilbert,Sr-2
R.Auld
Kostrowski
Zimnoch
Hoyer'

Game Notes:
Bomber forward Tony D'anna, decided to run to the game rather than drive, got lost and was unable to suit up in time for the game.

Bombers Exit Early-Again

The Bomber Hockey Club has found some great success at Bridgwater Sports Arena in recent summers. The clubs first trip back to the league that was their first home saw the Bombers win a C-league championship. But in the past two seasons the Bombers have entered the playoffs as top seed only to fall in the first round.

"We have faced teams that give us trouble for whatever reason" said Bomber Tony D'anna. Referring to the team that ousted them this season, Bomber Bill Auld said "The Spartans played us both times we played them. They were in last place but we had shootouts in both games. They were tough."

The Bombers looked sharp early as Jean Eric Hoyer' scored in the games first shift. But left wing Gary Simpson knew this may not actually be the start they wanted saying "Be careful boys, play like we didn't score. Its not going to be that easy." And it wasnt. The Spartans scored the next three and it wasn't to Hoyer' scored his second on a shorthanded situation, that the franchise had any life.

The final four minutes saw the Bombers pepper the Spartan netminder and with the goalie pulled it looked like the team would push one through. Faceoff wins by Rober' started the ball rolling and John Zimnoch made sure nothing cleared the zone-making great plays to keep the play alive. Bill Auld, who missed his own chance to put a puck in the net could only give a reactive OMG to Mike Rosenberg's chance that was sent high due to a rolling puck. "A little bounce here or there we could be in overtime. But no excuses-they have our number." commented a dejected Josh Burke.

So its on to next season-a 24 game affair BSA. This will mark the first time since 2002 that the Bombers will play a fall winter season outside of the Twin Oaks Ice Rink.

Bomber Box Score:

Goals:

Hoyer' (10,11)

Assists:

B.Auld-2
D'anna

D'anna Tricks Spartans

Bomber stalwart Tony D'anna scored three goals and added 1 assist to lead his club to victory in a strange game versus the last place Spartans. The game had one official, two game clocks and major shifts in momentum. All leading to a shootout-the second time this season the Spartans and Bombers needed extra time to settle the score-with each team winning one.

"The Spartans don't play like other teams in the league." noted Bomber Jean Eric Hoyer'. "They like to send a trailer in at all times. We weren't used to that and we adjusted too late."

D'anna scored all his goals near the start or end of the period-his first coming just 27 seconds in the game. The second was scored with 36 seconds left in the first and the hat trick goal was scored on his first shift of the second period. "I had a good chance at getting a fourth on the shorthanded situation." said D'anna "That would have helped us get on top of them a little more. but we won and that's all that matters."

Neil Van der horn was also a strong factor in the game, intimidating the opposing goaltender with wrecking ball attacks at the net. "I think I scared him on my goal-I barely touched the puck but he had fear in his eyes!" said Van der horn.

Mike Gilbert Jr scored his second goal in his three games back since returning from injury.

Josh Burke 2.14 GAA for the season is even more impressive with the 7 goal night. Burke still has a great shot to improve upon his own Bomber season 2.78 GAA record.

State Electric Power Performers of the Game:

First Star:


Tony D'anna 3g 1a

Second Star:

John Zimnoch 1a

Third Star:


Bill Auld 1g 3a


Bomber Box Score:

Goals:

D'anna (6,7,8)
Van der horn (1)
B.Auld (11)
Kostrowski (2)
Junior (2)

Assists:

B.Auld-3
Hoyer
Senior
Zimnoch
D'anna
Van der horn

Bombers Get Sixy with Puck Pimps

The Bombers fought off an initial wave of strong opposition and defeated the Puck Pimps 6-0 on Monday evening.

The win was the Bombers 7th on the season in 8 games. The only loss coming on a shootout. The Bombers put on an even attack scoring 2 goals in each period from 5 different players. Defense and strong goaltending allowed the game to be dominated by the storied franchise.

Mike Rosenberg scored his 6th and 7th goals of the season and assisted on another. The Gilberts, Junior and Senior both added goals to help their team to victory. Jean Eric Hoyer and Tony D'anna provided the remaing tallies.

Rober' Auld, with no penalties yet on the season was asked to leave the Hotel de Lady Byng after receiving 14 minutes in penalties in the final 7 1/2 minutes of the game. But he did provide two assists earlier in the game to help the Bombers get on their offensive role.

Josh Burke got his second shutout of the season (even tho he thinks its his third)after successfully shutting down each and every Puck Pimp player.

Next up a make up game with the Spartans on Wed Sept 1 @ 8pm

State Electric Power Performers of the Game:

Josh Burke- 2nd Shutout of the Season




Mike Rosenberg 2g 1a





Mike Gilbert Sr 1g




Bomber Box Score:

Goals;

Rosenberg (6,7)
J.E. Hoyer (9)
D'anna (5)
Gilbert, Sr (1)
Gilbert, Jr (1)

Assists:

R.Auld-2
D'anna-2
Hoyer
B.Auld
Junior
Van der horn

Bombers Prey On Preds

The Bombers scored another victory against the Predators, the team that abrubtly ended their playoff run last season. But this time it took a clutch goal but the Sniper Mike Rosenberg-his second late third, game winning goal of the season. The goal came with 1:45 remaining in the third and gave the Bombers their sixth win of the season.

2 goals by Bill Auld, and one each from Eric Hoyer and Gary Simpson completed the Bomber scoring.

The game also marked the triumphant return of Mike Gilbert, Jr who looked as if he never had stepped away. "I felt good. No issues gyencologically." said Jr. Josh Burke added "He didn't miss a beat."

So the Bombers have one game left on the regular season- Monday v the Puck Pimps.

State Electric Power Performers of the Game:
As voted by the Keeper- Josh Burke

First Star:


Mike Rosenberg- Dramatic game winning goal (1g,1a)

Second Star:


Mike Gilbert, Jr- Triumphant return

Third Star:


Bill Auld 2g 1 a


Bomber Box Score:

Goals:
B.Auld (9,10)
Hoyer (8)
Rosenberg (5)
Simpson (2)

Assists:
D'anna-2
B.Auld
Hoyer
Rosenberg
Lapinski