Livin' la Vida Lupe

With Lupe in the lineup the Bomber's opponent, Powertime, had little chance at a victory.  Back from parts unknown Mark the Slupe el Lupe Poltorak helped raise the spirits of the his club en route to a 6-3 win in the opening game of the season.

Scott Lundeen netted two goals to lead the Bombers in that category with Kyle Kap, Bill Auld, Eric Silverman and Tim Tracy providing the other tallies.  Josh Burke was solid in goal despite re-injuring his cranky ankle early in the first.  The injury most likely will keep Burke out for at least the Bomber's next game.

As is his way, Lupe' will depart as quickly as he arrived and head back to his safehouse somewhere on the western seaboard.  The Bombers will miss his presence and anxiously look forward to the next time he may surface.


State Electric Power Performers of the Game

1st Star:  Mark Lupe' Poltorak- 2pims
 (contractually obligated to give
 him first star as a condition of his playing)

2nd Star:  Scott "The Sublimater" Lundeen -2g

3rd Star: Josh "ooh my ankle!" Burke

Silverman Plays Hero in Front of Legends

The Regulars, 0-10 in the regular season faced the Bombers in the first round of the Summer 14 Fed South playoffs.  The Bombers quickly found out their opponents record meant nothing as they were forced to play on their heels much of the first period.  The Regulars attacked relentlessly with a fast paced offense helped by a few players that seemed a bit unfamiliar in the orange sweaters.  

The Bombers on the other hand went with a veteran lineup including two thirds of the legendary Time Line as well as a coaching performance by #7 Mike Gilbert, Sr.  Mike Rosenberg and Gary Simpson perhaps missed their Time Line centerman Rober' Auld (still on IR) but geared up nonetheless much to the delight of Kyle Kappmeier who deftly played the pivot on this night.  A classic Mike Rosenberg shot over the shoulder of the Regulars goalie Tyler Levoinen provided the first Bomber goal in the second period but the trio nearly scored on their very first shift.  

The Regulars kept up the attack and scored on a pretty play to regain the lead in the second. With 3:09 left in the second stanza a worried Bomber team was able to tie it up to set up a dramatic third period. Scoring chances were not in short supply including a late power play by the Regulars but neither team could find the back of the net. Overtime looked to be the order of the evening until Bomber centerman Eric Silverman, perhaps empowered by the aura of all the Bomber stars in the lineup, found a way to backhand a puck to the back of the net with 55 seconds remaining. Dave Smith and Tony D'anna provided the helpers on the game winner. 

State Electric Power Performers of the Game:

1ST STAR:  ERIC SILVERMAN GWG

2nd Stars:  Icons Rosenberg and Simpson

3rd Star:  Tony D'anna 2 assists

Lundeen Nets Three-Bochners Return in Victory

Mr. Sublimation Scott Lundeen had three goals and one assist in a 6-4 victory over the Regulars.  The Bombers have faced the Regulars twice already this season with both games being more difficult than one might expect against a winless club.   The Regulars scored early and held a 2-0 lead after the first period ended.  The Bombers experience shown through with six unanswered goals including the three by Lundeen. Two of Lundeen's goals were scored 25 seconds apart from each other in period three.  The Regulars scored their third and fourth goals late with the game already decided.  Eric Hoyer had one goal and 3 assists, Drew Campbell added three helpers and Kyle Kappmeier had 1 goal and 1 assist.

The night's main drama though was the return from an extended absence of the Bochner brothers Mark and Dave.  The Bomber management had been working for some time to get this duo back on the ice and Bomber fans were pleasantly surprised when their names were announced on the evening's roster.  Dave Bochner scored in the third off a goal net scramble.  The assist went to brother Mark and Bomber fans reminding the Bombers of the glory days of these two Bomber icons.  The Bochner's hope to make this a more common occurrence in the near future.  One can only hope its sooner than later.

State Electric Power Performers of the Game

FIRST STAR:  SUBLIMATED SCOTT LUNDEEN 3G 1A

SECOND STAR: THE BOCHNER BOYS 1G 1A

THIRD STAR: JEAN ERIC HOYER' 1 G 3A 

 

Bombers Take Possession of AS Cup

When the Bombers and Flying Aces play, the Air Supremacy Cup is always up for grabs. The Flying Aces came up with the idea after the two clubs had built a fun, friendly and competitive rivalry.  Unfortunately for the storied franchise all three games so far have been won by the Aces.  The Bombers were hungry to change that and they did with a dominating 11-4 victory on Thursday.  

Mike Gilbert, Sr perhaps gave the club a little extra motivation by showing up and coaching the club that he still a huge part of although he is not on the ice.  The energy was tangible for Bomber rookie Eric Silverman, who scored 4 goals in the rout.  Tim Tracy had 2 goals and 3 assists. Jean Eric Hoyer' had 2 and 2 and Scott Lundeen provided 4 helpers.  There was plenty of points to go around as all 10 skaters registered at least one point.  Josh Burke backstopped the crew valiantly letting up 2 of the four goals when the outcome was clearly evident and his team had let up off the gas.  

With the win the Bombers/Aces rivalry back on track as the Bombers.  "We played well for sure and the boys really wanted this game." said Bomber goalie Josh Burke, adding "I'm sure the next game will be even more exciting." 

State Electric Power Performers of the Game

First Star: Eric Silverman 4g

2nd Star: Tim Tracy 2g2a

3rd Star: Josh Burke
 

Bomber Militia Fires on All Cylinders

Bomber Sharpshooters Lift the Organization to 2nd Win of Season

The gunslinging, rifle toting, pistol packing trio of Dave Smith, #22, Jean Eric Hoyer, #27 and Kyle Kappmeier, #77, connected for what turned out to be the game winning goal in last night’s matchup against the Flying Aces’ spin off / expansion team, The Regulars.

Donning their dark blue sweaters for the first time in over a season and the ability to roll two full lines of forwards and nearly the same on D, the Bombers took to the ice with the goal of getting back to .500 in the summer season of the AIAHL Federal League South Division.  After 5 minutes of play, the storied adult hockey franchise knew the game wouldn't be a cakewalk as their opponent came out hitting hard. But that wouldn't stop the Bombers who matched the intensity with hard play of their own and two goals from Eric Hoyer to give the Bombers a 2-0 lead.

The Regulars kept the game interesting, tying the it at 2 until a masterful deflection, from center Kyle Kappmeier, found its way to the back of the net to give the Bombers the go ahead. The deflection also made the record books as it was the first true Bomber Militia goal as Hoyer and Smith had the assists.

“Sarge was on fire last night,” said Kappmeier. “He was putting everything on net and each shot was deflectable – when you do that, you’re going to give the forwards battling for position in front of the goaltender a real chance at redirecting the puck.  When I saw the puck make its way back to him on the blue line, I just parked myself in front. It came waist high and I was able to get my tape on it – science did the rest.”

“That was a deflection that you practice in warm-ups but never see come to fruition in a real game,” said Bomber Hockey GM, Billy Auld. “He was able to take that shot, deflect it down to the ice and bounce it over the goalie’s pad.  If it were caught on camera, ESPN would surely have played it in the top ten tonight. It definitely was a goal-scorer’s goal and coming from the beloved Militia made it even that much more special.”

The game remained close well into the 3^rd period until Bomber defenseman Drew Campbell, #69, skated the puck out of the Bomber zone, shake and baked The Regualrs and put one past the net minder to seal the deal and make it 4-2. 

The Bombers look to take home the Air Supremacy Cup from the Flying Aces next  Thursday, June 12^th at 8:30 PM at Aspen Ice in Flemington. Tickets and team merchandise are still available.

State Electric Power Performers of the Game:

The Bomber Militia

First Star

Kyle Kappmeier, #77 – 1G (GWG), 1A

Jean Eric Hoyer, #26 – 2G, 1A

Dave Smith, #22 – 2A

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