Bombers Win Opener

The Bombers did not play the role of gracious host when the defeated the Buffaloes in their first contest back at Aspen by an 8-4 score.  The Buffaloes used the excitement of their return to the Federal league to jump out to an early 3-0 score and put the Bombers on their heels.  Don Henshaw, yes that Don Henshaw, Bomber goalie from the '99 Championship days filled in for an absent Josh Burke, arrived late and needed the early goals against to wake him up.  "Donny shut the door after that, only letting up the one goal.  He did well, was great to see him" said Bomber d-man Johnny Z. 


Also of note was the debut game for Chuck Toro, who played the right wing and tallied 2 goals and 1 assist in his debut and got the games #2 Star.  "It was an honor" said Toro after accepting the puck used to score his first goal from Bomber legend Mike Gilbert Sr who was in attendance at the evening's festivities.  Another Bomber legend Rober' Auld also lit the lamp with a one-timer off a nice feed from Jean Eric Hoyer'.  #14 also added a helper and looks primed for an offensive breakout season. 

Commander Zippo, aka Kyle Kappmeier netted 2 goals of his own to go along with 2 assists, deftly avoiding any "snyde" like stretch he had faced last season.  The onslaught of goals was promising for the club as it heads into its 2nd season at Aspen.  Lupe', JEH,  and Junior rounded out the scoring.  Although they lost, the Buffaloes looked up for the task in the newly enlarged 8 team Federal League.

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


1st Star:  Donny Henshaw -the Return














2nd Star: Chuck Toro-the Rookie 2g 1a

3rd Star: Rober' Auld- the Sniper 1g 1a