Ice Devils 4 in First Too Much For Bombers

The Ice Devils rattled off 4 first period goals en route to an 8-4 win on tuesday. The Bombers were able to tie the remaining two periods on 4goals by Jimmy Lawson, but the hole was too deep.

Whenever these two teams meet, penalty minutes are usually high and it looked like that may not be the case for the first two periods that saw 2mins in power play time for each squad. But the third period proved formulaic when the clubs and their captains exchanged verbal and physical shots at each other.

Next game is Tuesday June 24th v the Chatham Coaches in what can only be called a must win situation.


Bomber Box Score:
Goals:
1st Period: None
2nd Period: None
3rd Period:
#18 Lawson from #1 Simpson and #0 Auld
#18 Lawson from #13 Jr
#18 Lawson unassisted
#18 Lawson unassisted

Bombers Put Out Fire 5-2

Now were talking. The Bombers got their first win of the spring '08 season with a solid 2 way performance. The 5-2 victory was as much of a must win you can have this early in the season.

The Bombers left the first period ahead 3-0 and managed to hold serve the next two periods for the 5-2 win. Jimmy Lawson again provided some scoring with 3 goals and perhaps more notably was able to finish the game with nary a penalty minute. Josh Burke played a solid game in net allowing only 2 goals. Bill Auld from the d-line had 3 assists on the night and Mike Rosenberg and Rich Moss rounded out the goal scoring.

Next up for the Bombers is a tough matchup with the Ice Devils. This reporter feels a change in fortune will come on Tuesday against their nemesis. Good luck Bombers!

The State Electric Power Performers of the Game

1st Star
#18 Jimmy Lawson 3 g




















2nd Star
#10 John Zimnoch





















3rd Star
#29 Josh Burke 29 saves


















Bomber Box Score:

Goals:
1st Period:
#6 Moss from #15 Lapinski and #20 Calvano
#18 Lawson from #0 B.Auld
#3 Rosenberg from #33 D'anna and #0 Auld
2nd Period:
#18 Lawson from #1 Simpson and #0 Auld
3rd Period:
#18 Lawson unassisted

Penalties:
1st Period:
None
2nd Period:
#0 Auld 2min unsports.
3rd Period:
#0 Auld 2min trip
#0 Auld 2min rough

Bombers Fall 5-3 to Angry Bears

The Bomber hockey club players are getting tired of moral victories. After falling 5-3 to an ever angry Bears team, Bomber alt. capt. Mark Bochner said-"We need to start winning those games. We are playing better than the outcome."

The Bombers held an early 2nd period 2-1 lead but as has been the case this season the opponents scored 3 goals in a row. Now down 4-2 halfway through the third, Bomber defensemen Neil Van der horn stepped up, making a stellar blueline save to keep the puck in the attacking zone. #5 then sent the puck deep and with the Bears caught by surprise the Bombers executed a sweet tick-tack-toe play from behind the net. Rober' completed the play by burying the puck in the twine. The scoresheet read Rosenberg to Junior to Rober and the Bomber bench now had life down a goal.

A Bear penalty with 1:19 remaining gave the storied franchise a chance at the seasons first win. With no timeouts remaining, confusion set in on whether to pull the goalie. With a 2 man disadvantage the Bears still were able to clear the zone and put the biscuit in the empty basket.

The third period was marred by a confrontation between Jimmy Lawson and the Bear's goaltender. With punches thrown by both players and with the initial penalty going to the goaltender, the Bomber's were obviously intrigued when the Stripes gave the netminder 8 minutes and Lawson 16 minutes.

So as is the Bomber credo, another chance is "only a week away". Next game Wed June 11th 10:30 versus the improved Metro Fire.


Bomber Box Score:
Goals:
1st Period:
#16 M.Bochner from #6 Moss
2nd Period:
#18 Lawson from #14 R.Auld and #3 Rosenberg
3rd Period:
#14 R.Auld from #13 Junior and #3 Rosenberg

Penalties:
1st Period:
None
2nd Period:
#0 B.Auld 2min High Stick
#18 Lawson 2min Rough
#18 Lawson 2min Int.
3rd Period:
#0 B.Auld 2min Slash
#18 Lawson 2min Unsports
#18 Lawson 4min Rough
#18 Lawson 10min Misconduct
#0 B.Auld 2min Int.
#0 B.Auld 2min Unsports

15-5 Is No Way to Start a Season

Well hopefully there is some good times ahead. The Bombers lost the first 2 games of the Spring 08 season by a combined score of 15-5. First the Bombers lost to the B-Rocks 7-2 and then followed that up with a 8-3 defeat against the hand of those hated Mountaineers. With the B and C leagues merged for Spring 08 the Bombers will have to raise their game. Their first chance to do that will be June 3 vs the Bears.

Winter '08 Season Ending Stats

Points:
#18 Jimmy Lawson 15pts(11g,4a)
#1 Gary Simpson 11pts(5g,6a)
#3 Mike Rosenberg 10pts(6g,4a)
#0 Bill Auld 7pts (3g,4a)
#14 Rober' Auld 6pts (1g,5a)
#33 Tony D'anna 6pts (2g,4a)
#6 Rich Moss 5pts (4g,1a)
#16 Mark Bochner 4pts (3g,1a)
#20 Bob Calvano 4pts (2g,2a)
#61 Dave Bochner 3pts (1g,2a)
#15 Adam Lapinski 3pts (2g,1a)
#5 Neil Vanderhorn3pts (0g,3a)
#10 John Zimnoch 3pts (1g,2a)
#13 M.Gilbert, Jr 2pts (1g,1a)
#4 Z.Oldendorp 2pts (0g,2a)
#29 Josh Burke 1pt (0g,1a)
#22 Dave Smith 1pt (1g,0a)
#7 M.Gilbert, Sr 0pt (0g,0a)
















Goals:
#18 Jimmy Lawson 11
#3 Mike Rosenberg 6
#1 Gary Simpson 5



















Assists:
#1 Gary Simpson 6
#0 Bill Auld 4
#33 Tony D'anna 4
#18 Jimmy Lawson 4
#3 M.Rosenberg 4

Penalty Minutes:
#18 Jimmy Lawson 12
#0 Bill Auld 12
#33 Tony D'anna 10

Bombers Season Comes to an End

The Bomber Hockey Club fell to the Mountaineers on Sunday 9-2. The finish to the season seemed less than appropriate after the Bombers had worked their way into the playoffs with some inspired play. But the Mountaineers proved to be "B" level on this night and the Bombers could not keep up with their scoring.

The night started with an appropriate passing of the blueshirt "C" captaincy to worthy Mike Rosenberg. Management had hoped this may provide some inpiration for the contest ahead, and maybe it did, but the final score proved it was not quite enough.

The Bombers came out strong and held off the 1st place Mounties allowing only 1 goal in the first. But a six goal 2nd, including a controversial last second tally, put the kaibosh on any hopes of a championship. The Bombers did manage to score 2 in the period when members of the former "Generation" line Rober and Jimmy scored. Each goal was a vintage representation of their respective styles. Rober' scoring while being leveled in front of the net and Jimmy lighting the lamp with a blistering slap shot that may still be travelling if not for the netting.

So when the final buzzer sounded the Winter '08 season was over for the "most storied franchise". The fans in attendance showed the class that always follows the Bombers, by cheering the squad in appreciation for a season well competed. And fortunately they won't have to wait long to cheer again, because as they say- Bomber Hockey-only a week (or so) away.

I wonder what Spring '08 will find for our Red,White,Blue and Gold.


Bomber Box Score:

Goals:
1st Period:
None
2nd Period:
#14 R. Auld from #1 Simpson and #3 Rosenberg
#18 Lawson from #20 Calvano
3rd Period:
None

Penalties:
1st Period:
#61 Bochner 2min Slash
2nd Period:
#18 Lawson 2min Slash
#18 Lawson 2min Hook
3rd Period:
#0 B.Auld 2 min Cross check
#1 Simpson 2min Too Many Men

Chatham Coaches Lose-Bombers in Playoffs

The Chatham Coaches finished out their Winter 08' season needing a win if they wanted to pass the Bombers and compete in the playoffs.

But the Mountaineers scored early and often Monday night, winning the contest 7-2 much to the delight of the many Bomber faithful who made the trip to witness the fate of their most storied franchise.

So the Bomber's strong finish, specifically their 5-1 win vs Chatham on April 16th, propelled them into the playoffs and perhaps a shot at their 7th league Championship.

The Bombers first playoff game will be Sunday May 4th at 9:00pm vs either the Bears or the Mountaineers. Tickets available at the Twin Oaks Arena box office and Ticketmaster charge by phone.