Its a Catch 22

The good news was the Bombers put up 14 goals on the scoreboard in the team's last two contests.  The bad news is they let up 22.  You read that right 22.  Granted the Bombers did draw B2 division castoffs and league leaders the Mastadons and Vudoos but with all of their own goal scoring one might think a split at the very least would be in order.  Bomber management commented it was concerned but more so with stalwart goaltender Josh Burke's ankle injury than with the two losses.  Burke, playing on a sore ankle for much of the season, did the unthinkable and went to the doctor's office.  He followed that questionable decision with another-telling his wife that the doctor said to stay off of it for a few weeks.

The Bombers have been hit by the injury bug this season with Rober' Auld, Greg Russotti, Tony D'anna,Scott Lundeen, and  Lupe' Poltorak all spending time on the DL.  That doesn't even count the loss of Mike Rosenberg who has been out the entire season but who did see his first action in the loss to the Vudoos.  Rosenberg was a big lift in the room and on the ice.  Fans flocked to the arena when news came out that he would indeed be in the lineup.  Even fellow Bomber legend, Mike Gilbert, Sr could not resist attending to see the contest and his old friend.   In true #3 form, Mike enthralled the crowd scoring 2 goals and showing the silky hands that have made him a Bomber legend.  "We need more #3 in the lineup" said Bomber captain Bill Auld. 

D'anna has returned in prime form and the Bombers hope to get Lundeen back soon after his bout with the sniffles.  Lupe has also returned from his "I am not really a good snowboarder but I wear all the cool clothes" accident but the club must wait yet on Russotti and Rober'.  Good news for Rober' is he may get doctor's clearance in the next three weeks, but he first must undergo the doctors "tazer to the chest -good as new" procedure on Monday. 

One bright spot in the two game thrashing was the performance of Mike Gilbert, Jr's  fivehead (it was a forehead when he had hair but has since been elevated to a fivehead).  "His defense of that wad of tape that was thrown at him was stellar." said Josh Burke adding "Lupe' put him in a place to succeed with that toss and JR came through.  He provided a lot a laughter for all of us for years to come.  He is just that kind of guy."

Artist's rendering of Junior's reaction to being hit by the ball of tape. Make special note of the open mouth and position of the left hand and the limp wristed right hand.  (hair added to protect the identity of one Mike Gilbert, Jr)