RINK DAWGS!!!……You Knooow!!!

Happy birthday to Andrew “Silk hands” Lazaridis from all the boys, here’s hoping you have a great one!!

From all the boys, we’d like to wish Jamie Farrow a good one.  Have a bag of Doritos and keep your socks on!!

After 148 (Regular season & playoff) games in the last 5 YCBHL seasons.  Carm DiLuciano is celebrating his 36th birthday, from all the Dawgs we wish you a good one!!

Captain Bruce & the Mrs enjoying the new boat and a bag of Doritos.   Now Jamie try to contain yourself, we know how you dig the CHIPS!!!!

August 08, 2010 – Game Recap

Storm BHC – 2    Rink Dawgs – 1

The Rink Dawgs summer season has come to an abrupt stop, thanks to the efforts of an old nemesis and some former teammates.  The Dawgs have always done fairly well in qualifying tournaments often making it to the semi-finals or finals but never winning it, last night was no exception.

The Dawgs came out strong in the first out shooting and out chancing the Storm 9-6, but solid goaltending by Matt Porter kepted them in the game.  The Dawgs would strike once in the half, with 6:20 to play off of a face-off in the Storm zone.  David Silva won the draw clean back to Andrew Lazaridis whose shot ricocheted to Bruce Tiam-Fook in the slot and riding his hot streak (5G in last 4GP), banged it home to give the Dawgs a 1-0 lead.

The second half saw the Dawgs continue to press the play to the Storm and once again out shooting them, this time 9-5.  Matt continued to stone the Dawgs stopping 17 of 18 shots in the game.  On the other end, though not too busy Gino Caputo played a steady game.  He would give up 2 goals in the frame, both on the powerplay and both with not much chance to stop.

Special teams would prove to kill the Dawgs as they gave up 2G on 2PP opportunities and failed to score on 2 chances of their own.  With less than a minute to play the Dawgs pulled the goalie, but were not able to get much going and succumbed to a 2-1 defeat, ending their chances of earning a trip to the provincials.

Despite the loss it proved to be a decent season for the Rink Dawgs, finishing the final 10 games 2-2-6.  Compared to last season in which they went 3-9-2 and missed the playoffs for the first time in team history (summer season). They can hold their heads up high, rest some injuries and get ready for the 2010 Winter season which start in late October or early November.

Game Stats:

Shots: Rink Dawgs  18 -  Storm BHC  11
Powerplay: 0 for 2
Penaltykill: 0 for 2

Players of the Game:

Bruce Tiam-Fook 1G
David Silva & Andrew Lazaridis each with an assist

Jamie Farrow who had 6 shots and some good chances

August 4th, 2010 – Game Recap

Falcons -3    Rink Dawgs – 0

In a do or die game, the Rink Dawgs could not find an answer for the Falcons energy.  The Falcons came out with an aggressive forecheck and relentless pressure in the Dawgs zone.  It would pay off for them with 2 goals in a 1:30 span, both off of Rink Dawg turnovers.  New daddy Carm DiLuciano struggled in his first game back after a 3 week hiatus, he was responsible for the turnovers that help lead to the Falcons early 2-0 lead.

It didn’t help that Dawgs were missing 2 of their top offensive players Captain Bruce Tiam-Fook and Andrew “Silk hands” Lazaridis.  It showed as the offense struggled to get anything going in the first, getting out shot 10-6 in the half and not generating much in the way of good scoring chances themselves.  Going into the intermission, the Falcons had all the momentum and confidence to keep control of the game.

The second half was not much different than the first, other than the Falcons making a conscience effort to keep 5 guys back to help defend the lead.  The Rink Dawgs continued to struggle with their offense, they could not find a way to beat the neutral zone trap.  Their passing was off, the fore check was not present and they could not generate anything on 2 powerplay chances.

The Falcons would go on to add another goal, one that I am sure Gino Caputo would want to have back.  But again it was poor defensive zone coverage that cost the Dawgs on that one.  The 3rd goal proved to be the final nail in the coffin as the Falcons continued to protect the lead well the rest of the way. The Falcons would out shot the Rink Dawgs in the second 11-8 and clinched a birth in the finals against the 4th place Baby Buds who upset the 1st place Tribe in a tiebreak shootout.

The Rink Dawgs will now switch their focus to the playdown for their final chance to make it to the provincials.  The first game is this Sunday August 8th @ 10:00pm – Miliken Mills Arena.

Game Stats:

Shots: Falcons 21  -  Rink Dawgs 14
Powerplay: 0 for 2
Penaltykill: 1 for 1

Player(s) of the Game:

All around poor effort by everyone, earning the first time this season that no honorable mentions were awarded.

July 29th, 2010 – Game Recap

Rink Dawgs -3  Falcons – 3

Finishing the regular season undefeated in their last 7 games, the Dawgs were revved up to begin the Play-offs, but they knew they would have their hands full with the Falcons.  Game 1 would be crucial, and the Dawgs were up for the challenge.

Picking up from the last regular season game against the Falcons, both teams came out flying.  Once again the Rink Dawgs got on the board quick at the 2:25 mark of the first period.  With the ball in the Falcons zone, the Dawgs had the Falcons on the run moving the ball well when Bruce Tiam-Fook would cycle the ball behind the Falcon net where Andrew Lazardis would be parked.  With time on his side, Andrew would wait for David Silva to get to the front of the net before he fed him a nice pass for David to hammer a shot past the Falcons goalie to put the Dawgs up 1-0.  This trio continues to play well as they have combined for 17 points in their last 3 games.

This woke the Falcons up quickly as they began to dominate the rest of the period having the Dawgs on their heels and pressed in their zone for most of the period.  Rock solid goaltending from Gino Caputo once again was the key factor for keeping the Falcons off the board in the 1^st period.  Heavily screened in front of the net, Gino would rob a Falcon blast with a huge glove save. The Falcons would out shoot the Dawgs 11-7 going into the 2^nd.

Starting the 2^nd period the Dawgs knew they would have to tighten up defensively if they were to stay in this game.  With the Dawgs already down 1 player, Donny Lagos would draw an interference penalty putting the Dawgs down 2 players.  With some impressive penalty killing the Dawgs would hold the Falcons off to kill both penalties which took a toll as the Falcons would strike for their 1^st goal to tie the game as both penalties expired.  It wouldn’t take the Falcons long to score again, as 30 seconds later the Falcons would take the lead beating Gino who had no chance.

The Falcons continued to apply pressure and would find themselves on a break away, but the outstanding speed of Tony Rowe to catch the Falcon player would distinguish their opportunity, but landed him a tripping penalty for his efforts.  Donny Lagos would pick off a pass in the Dawgs zone and with a quick flick to beat the Falcons defender, Donny was off to the races on a break away to be stopped by the Falcons goalie.  Picking up his rebound in the corner Donny found Bruce Tiam-Fook wide open who would snap a shot from the Falcons circle to put it where the peanut butter is kept, to tie the game giving the Dawgs a short handed goal.

With the Dawgs on a power play, the Falcons would get a short handed goal of their own at the 5:30 mark to take a 3-2 lead.  With frustration boiling over at the Dawgs bench and time winding down, and the ball in the Dawgs zone Bruce Tiam-Fook would find a streaking Jamie Farrow sending him on a break away who missed on his first attempt, but  would gather his rebound putting it off the post and cross bar to tie the game.  With time winding down, Gino would come to the rescue once again making some huge saves to preserve the tie.

Great game boyz!  Next weeks game is Wed, Aug 4^th at Clatworthy 10pm.

Game Stats:

Shots: Falcons 26  – Dawgs 18
Powerplay: 0 for 4
Penaltykill: 0 for 3

Player(s) of the Game:

Gino Caputo, continued solid goaltending with 23 saves
Bruce Tiam-Fook 1G 2A
David Silva 1G
Jamie Farrow 1G

Andrew Lazaridis, Donny Lagos, and Tony Rowe contributing with 1 assist each.

On July 20, 2010

Carm and Ana DiLuciano welcomed their new baby boy Dominic Giorgio DiLuciano weighing 7lbs.  Mother and baby are doing great, and Carm is over the moon stating “it’s awesome already”.  Congratulations from all the Dawgs, and we wish all 3 of you the very best!

July 21, 2010 – Game Recap

Rink Dawgs – 4    Falcons – 2

With 1 point separating 2^nd place between the Falcons and the Rink Dawgs, we knew this would be a good game.  Going into the playoffs we knew our first opponent would be the Falcons, but we wanted to end the season on a winning note to capture 2^nd place, which we accomplished.  Both teams had short benches, which didn’t matter as we both fought to the end.

Rink Dawgs got on the board quick as on the first shift David Silva dumped the ball deep into the Falcon zone.  From “Gretsky’s office” behind the net, Bruce Tiam-Fook would find a wide open Andrew Lazaridis who made no mistake netting his first of 2 on the night.   With momentum in hand, the Dawgs would strike 1:21 later.  With a face off in the Falcons zone, Dave Silva won a clean draw back to Andrew Lazaridis who riffled his 2^nd of the game.  The Dawgs having the Falcons on their heels continued to press with numerous chances, but could not finish as the Falcons goalie made some impressive saves.

Both teams continued to exchange chances, but with some solid goaltending from Gino Caputo and strong defense, the Dawgs were able to keep the Falcons off the board in the 1^st period.  With time winding down in the 1^st period, Donny Lagos would make some impressive moves deep in the Dawgs zone making a crisp tape to tape pass to David Silva, who found a streaking Bruce Tiam-Fook sending him on a break away.  Going to his patented back hand, Bruce would make no mistake netting his 3^rd goal in his last 2 games putting the Dawgs up 3-0 going into the 2^nd.

The 2^nd period started with the same intensity of the 1^st as both teams continued to exchange chances but was stopped by some hot goaltending at both ends.  With the Falcons pressing in the Dawgs zone, the Dawgs broke down defensively and at the 8:33 mark the Falcons converted a turn over beating Gino.  The Dawgs would continue to press and with some aggressive fore checking from the “Ninja” line, Jamie Farrow would hammer a shot that would hit both post to stay out of the Falcons net.

With 3:38 left in the game, David Silva would get called on an unfortunate high stick landing him a 4 minute penalty.  It wouldn’t take the Falcons long to capitalize on the penalty with a controversial goal.  With 2:33 to go in the game, Falcons Pedro Sergio blasted a shot from top of the circle in the Dawgs zone for his 2^nd goal of the game.  We all thought it hit the post and bounced out, but the referee was at the side of the net and said it hit the post and crossed the line before it bounced out.  An appeal to the refs from the Dawgs would not prevail as they ruled it a goal.  With the momentum now shifted to the Falcons, and their goalie pulled they came on strong with shot after shot but could not beat the outstanding goaltending from Gino.  The saves he made were unbelievable, to hold on to the 3-2 win for the Dawgs.

Great finish to the season boyz, lets carry this momentum into the Playoffs!

Game Stats:

Shots: Rink Dawgs 29  -  Falcons 16
Powerplay: 0 for 1
Penaltykill: 2 for 3

Player(s) of the Game:

David Silva  3A
Andrew Lazaridis  2G
Bruce Tiam-Fook  1G 1A
Gino Caputo  18 Excellent Saves