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