Friday, October 30, 2009

Bombers Lose 6-2 . . . again


The Bombers lost for the 4th time in a row by the same 6-2 score. On October 4th the Bombers lost to the Chiefs 6-2 and on October 11th they lost to Metro Fire by the identical score.

"Consintency is key in this game. And we got that covered" said Bomber Alt Capt Bob Calvano.

Next up for the Bombers is a November 8th showdow with the Bears.


Bomber Box Scores:

Oct 11th v Metro Fire

Goals:
B. Auld (1)
M. Bochner (2)

Assists:
D'anna -2

Oct 4th v Chiefs

Goals:
Calvano (3)
Kostrowski (3)

Assists:
Lapinski -2
Calvano

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Bombers Consistent-Score 2 in Loss

The Bombers are nothing if not consistent. For the 4th straight game the red, yellow gold and blue scored 2 goals. And unfortunately for the 4th straight game that was not nearly enough, falling to the Metro Fire 6-2.

The Bombers are having trouble getting wins in the new Twin Oaks "C" league- (note the quotations). Fortunately,as is always the case, the locker room remains strong and ubeat. "Who's next?" asked Bomber Adam Lapinski. Well that would be the Chiefs-Sunday October 18th @ 8:45pm.

Bomber Box Score:

Goals:
M.Bochner (1)
D'anna (1)

Assists:
B. Auld
Rosenberg

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Small Numbers Hurt Bombers

The Bombers were only able to manage 7 and 8 players in their recent games vs the Spitfires and Bears. That made for two games that the Bombers were competitive but only for 2 periods.

"We had a lot of guys out" said Bomber defenseman Mike Gilbert Sr. "Its tough to play a full 3 periods when you are missing that many guys." he added.

The Bombers were tied with the Spitfires in the first of the two games, 1-1 going into the third. But fatigue set in and the Bombers, with only 7 players, allowed 4 goals in the third losing 5-2.

The next game against the Bears was more of the same with the Bombers again allowing 4 in the third. 2 goals in the final minute by Bobby Calvano helped the Bombers gain a little momentum for their next game against the Metro Fire.

"We should have a better compliment of our players for that game" noted Bomber GM Bill Auld. "Because of the history of our orginization, our players are in great demand. Sometimes this catches up with us. We will be able to rectify the problem and give the fans the on-ice product they deserve."

Time will tell-Next game October 11 vs the Metro Fire.


Bomber Box Scores:

Oct 4 v Bears:

Goals:
Calvano (1,2)

Assists:
Rosenberg-2
M. Bochner





Sept 24 v Spitfires

Goals:
Kostrowski (2)
Moss (2)

Assists:
Kostrowski

Sunday, September 20, 2009

Chiefs Down Bombers in Twin Oaks Return

The Bombers had many returns last night. The return of alternate captain Bobby Calvano. The return of the "Kid Line" sparkplug Richie Moss. The return of the Bombers to the Twin Oaks ice rink. Unfortunately the Bombers could not return to the locker room with a victory.

The Bombers were outplayed slightly but held tough for two periods behind stong goaltending by Josh Burke and a goal and assist from Rich Moss. But a 4-2 defecit quickly turned to into a 7-2 defecit in the third period as the Bombers struggled to find more offense. "The pace was quicker today than we were ready for" said Bomber Dave Bochner.

So the Bombers will try to adjust and give it another go on Thursday vs the Spitfires.


Bomber Box Score:

Goals:
Kostrowski (1)
Moss (1)

Assists:
Moss
Lapinski
M.Bochner
Rosenberg

Thursday, September 10, 2009

Bombers To Return to Twin Oaks-as Champions


The Bomber Hockey Club will play its Fall 2009 season at Twin Oaks, a rink that it had played more than 200 career games.

Both Twin Oaks and Bridgewater Sports Arena, the league where the Bombers just completed a championship season, were in intense negotiations for adult hockey's most storied franchise. But in the late hours of September 6th it was apparent that BSA's offer would not be accepted by the Bomber GM.

So for the first time in many years it looked as if the Bombers would take a season off to mull other more inviting offers. "That's when the phone rang and it was Twin Oaks. They said they were creating an opportunity for us." said the GM. What they offered was what they called a true C-league with past poachers Team Scandic, the Mountaineers and the Rock franchises all moving on to different leagues. The very existence of the league hinged on the marketability of the Bombers.No other teams signed up until they were sure the Bombers were on board.

So only time will tell if the league will be as advertised-an evenly matched group of C-league franchises, vieing for the Twin Oaks championship with the sportsmanship it deserves. (then again it could be a freak show. Only time will tell.)

The Bombers upper management hinted at a return to BSA in the summer to defend its Summer C-League Championship. Stay tuned.

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

SEASON ENDING STATS

STATISTICAL LEADERS FOR THE 2009 BSA SPRING CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON


REGULAR SEASON AND PLAYOFFS


POINTS:

25-BILL AULD

21-MIKE ROSENBERG
18-TONY D'ANNA
15-ROBERT AULD
11-BRIAN KOSTROWSKI
10-ADAM LAPINSKI
8- GARY SIMPSON
7- NEIL VAN DER HORN
7- JEFF BOWSER
5- MARK BOCHNER
4- DAVE BOCHNER
3- MIKE GILBERT, SR
1- JOSH BURKE

GOALS:

13-MIKE ROSENBERG

12-BILL AULD
9- TONY D'ANNA
5- ROBERT AULD
4- BRIAN KOSTROWSKI
4- GARY SIMPSON
3- ADAM LAPINSKI
2- DAVE BOCHNER
2- MARK BOCHNER
2- MIKE GILBERT, SR
2- NEIL VAN DER HORN
1- JEFF BOWSER

ASSISTS:


13- BILL AULD

10- ROBERT AULD
9- TONY D'ANNA
8- MIKE ROSENBERG
7- BRIAN KOSTROWSKI
7- ADAM LAPINSKI
6- JEFF BOWSER
5- NEIL VAN DER HORN
4- GARY SIMPSON
3- MARK BOCHNER
2- DAVE BOCHNER
1- MIKE GILBERT, SR
1- JOSH BURKE

GOALTENDING

GAA

2.88- JOSH BURKE

3.00- DON HENSHAW
3.00- MARC MEZZACCA

PLAYOFFS STATISTICAL LEADERS:

POINTS:

8- TONY D'ANNA

7- BILL AULD
5- ADAM LAPINSKI
4- MIKE ROSENBERG
4- GARY SIMPSON
3- MARK BOCHNER
3- BRIAN KOSTROWSKI
3- NEIL VAN DER HORN
2- ROBERT AULD
1- JOSH BURKE

GOALS:
6- TONY D'ANNA

3- BILL AULD
3- MIKE ROSENBERG
2- ADAM LAPINSKI
1- GARY SIMPSON
1- BRIAN KOSTROWSKI
1- MARK BOCHNER


ASSISTS:

4- BILL AULD

3- ADAM LAPINSKI
3- NEIL VAN DER HORN
3- GARY SIMPSON
2- ROBERT AULD
2- TONY D'ANNA
2- BRIAN KOSTROWSKI
2- MARK BOCHNER
1- MIKE ROSENBERG
1- JOSH BURKE