Burkes Welcome Jack Marshall

Josh and Jennie Burke proudly welcomed Jack Marshall Burke to the world on April 18th.  The 9lb 5oz powerhouse is already projected to be a top flight power forward-a versatile asset to Vince his goal scoring sniper of an older brother.  This reporter can't wait to see all three Burke boys Jack, Vince and Josh donning the historic Bomber sweater on the same ice.  We will have to wait for that of course but many happy times will fill the interim I'm sure.  Congrats to the Burke family from the entire management, staff, players and fans of the Bomber Hockey Club.

Poltorak and Tracy Excite Crowd

Just having Lupe' Poltorak back in the lineup was excitement enough to get Bombers fans buying tickets and standing up in their seats.  Lupe', on loan from Portland returned to a roaring ovation from both his fans and his teammates.  Bombers Josh Burke, Kyle Kappmeier & Tony D'anna were so


excited they didn't even show up.  Tim Tracy added to the nights drama with his first ever Bomber goal.  And none, too soon.  Tracy's tally tied the game for the storied franchise with 9 seconds remaining in the game off a frenzied goalmouth scramble. 

A shoot out ensued and all three Bomber shooters- Drew Campbell, the aforementioned Lupe' and Superstar Johnny Z lit the lamp in the skills competition.  Substitute goalie Rob Imbriaco stopped 1 of 3, just enough to earn the win. 

State Electric Power Performers of the Game:

First Star:
Lupe' Poltorak -LUPE'

Second Star:
Tim Tracy  1g no Pims












Third Star:
Drew Campbell 2a

Lupe' to be in Lineup vs Mulligans

Yes Bomber fans, its true.  Lupe' Poltorak will be wearing his familiar #91 and hopefully his trademark sombrero when the Bombers face the Mulligans on Tuesday night.  When asked if he would be able to make his historic return his answer was a deeply profound "Sure, why not."  He does have a way with words.  So get your tickets early as there may not be any more come game time.  LUPE', LUPE', LUPE'!!!

Holy 'Moley

The Whack-a-Moles defeated the Bombers 5-3 in a game that felt much worse than the score indicated.  The game looked to be a mismatch early as the Moles dominated the first few shifts with a barrage of attacking zone pressure. The Bombers seemed to be able to weather the storm and came out of the first only down 1-0.  Eventually the Moles, a recent addition from the Iron league, jumped ahead 4-1 in the contest and the Bombers were never able to make it all the way back.  Three second period Mole goals turned out to be enough for the victory.  Things did get interesting with under 3 mins remaining in the third.  That is when Justin Jensen of the Moles cleared out Rober' in front of the net with a high crosscheck that was met with retaliation from his linemates and Rober' himself.  Jensen perhaps felt the 5-2 lead did not provide enough of a cushion or perhaps he's an idiot.

John Zimnoch had 2 goals, Scott Lundeen had 1goal and 1 assist and JEHoyer' notched 2 assists in the loss.

Game notes:
Bill and Rober' Auld honored "Bomber Flashback Week" with a penalty box appearances at the same time in the same game for the second straight week. 

Bombers 2nd Attempt Fails to Snatch AS Cup

The Flying Aces v Bombers rivalry has taken a turn towards the side of the Aces as the Bombers failed to earn the AS Cup in their second try.  The inaugural AS Cup game, given to the winner of any Bomber v Flyng Aces contest, was also a loss for the storied franchise.  This affair was a great one for the fans who watched the Aces win 6-5.  The Bombers fell behind early and worked their way to a one goal deficit after falling behind 6-2.  Bomber elder statesmen, Dandy Don Henshaw manned the nets for the Bombers as Josh Burke was out with an undisclosed illness.  (insert gyno joke here).

Jean Eric Hoyer' notched his 19th career Bomber hat trick in the loss.  Tim Tracy managed to stay out of the penalty box-a rarity for the new Bomber.  The fact that Tracy was not in the arena did not temper the surprise his teammates had when they realized he had not been called for a penalty.

Bombers Open Federal League Season with Win

"Superstar" Johnny Zimnoch scored three and Jean Eric Hoyer' netted another as the Bombers defeated the Predators 4-1 to open the Winter 2014 Federal League season.  Josh Burke, who was stellar in net, lost the shutout with 4 seconds remaining when a shot deflected off one of his own players.  "Hey, we won the game.  No big deal" Burke said when asked about the late goal.

State Electric Power Performers of the Game

1st Star:  Josh Burke


















2nd Star:  John Zimnoch  3g 14 pims













3rd Star: Jean Eric Hoyer' 1g 1a

Flying Aces Offer Friendly Challenge

Looking to build upon the budding friendly rivalry with the Bombers, the Flying Aces have stepped up their game and will bring with them to Thursday's game something they are calling the Air Supremacy Cup.  The concept says Flying Aces captain Darren Jones is "to have the AS Cup up for grabs any time the Bombers and Flying Aces play each other."  The name is derived by the two clubs aviation inspired nicknames and is awesome in its beauty and grandeur.  "It has a real retro 1979 grade school soccer trophy feel to it" noted Bomber captain Bill Auld.  Ryan Bleck of the Aces joked "I hope we didn't just buy the Bombers a trophy!"  The two squads split their games in Federal League play last season so its safe to say the AS Cup will be changing hands more often than not.

The first game in which the cup will be up for grabs will be Thursday 1/23 @8:45 in the friendly confines of Aspen Ice Flemington.  Plenty of good seats still available.