Proof for Visors
December 13, 2006
Stumbled across a good article documenting the reduction of injuries now that visors are mandated in the UHL. I expect we’ll see similar numbers next year from the AHL. The article also mentions two Binghamton alumni, Alex Andreyev and Daniel Goneau.
According to UHL commissioner Richard Brosal, there were 37 facial injuries reported in 2004-05. That number dropped to 16 last season, the first with visors, and through the first six weeks of this season, there was only one – the fractured cheekbone of Komets left wing Daniel Goneau, suffered after an opposing player took a slap shot.
The second portion details the suspension handed out by the UHL for a brawl during a Jackals - Komets game. Among the suspended players is former B-Sens Chance Fitzpatrick who was loaned to Elmira after we signed Mike Sgroi to a PTO.
Hennessy called up to Ottawa
December 12, 2006
Josh Hennessy is the latest B-Sen to be called up to fill in for an injured Ottawa player. This time it is Brian McGratton who is out with a hand injury. No word on how many games Grats will miss.
The Senators are callling up forward Josh Hennessy from Binghamton of the AHL. He will likely replace winger Brian McGrattan in Tuesday night’s game against Detroit. McGrattan suffered a hand injury in Columbus on Sunday.
Jr C Sens vs Jersey Wildcats
December 10, 2006
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| 9:45 am |
Jr C Sens vs Jersey Wildcats @ 9:45am
Chenango Ice Rink
Jr C Sens vs Jersey Wildcats
December 9, 2006
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| 12:45 pm |
Jr C Sens vs Jersey Wildcats @ 12:45pm
Chenango Ice Rink
BU Bearcats vs Syracuse Orangemen
December 8, 2006
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| 7:30 pm |
Binghamton University Bearcats vs Syracuse Orangemen @ 7:30pm
Chenango Ice Rink
BU Bearcats - Tournament at Syracuse
December 2, 2006
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| 6:00 pm |
Binghamton University Bearcats - Tournament at Syracuse @ 6:00pm
BU Bearcats - Tournament at Syracuse
December 1, 2006
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| 6:00 pm |
Binghamton University Bearcats - Tournament at Syracuse @ 6:00pm
B-Sens Struggling to Find Identity
November 28, 2006
Things have been a bit hectic at home so I haven’t had a chance to post. Seems like the longer I wait the more the B-Sens change. After an exciting, fight filled, win upon Kelly Guard’s return the Sens lapsed back into their old ways. Then a funny thing happened on the way to a matchup with division leader Wilkes-Barre Scranton. The Senators did something that fans have been begging for since before the season began…they brought in a legitimate enforcer in Mike Sgroi to skate against his former team. Sgroi’s presence provided a spark to this team that we haven’t seen all season. After falling behind 4-0 in the first 11 minutes on some very soft goals allowed by a sluggish Jeff Glass, the team finally showed some aggression and stormed a huge comeback to win 6-5 in a shootout.
There are two questions now. Can they sustain this type of play without another relapse and will the B-Sens commit to signing Sgroi to something more than a 25 game PTO.
The answer to the second one seems to be yes. Not only did the Sens loan Chanse Fitzpatrick to Elmira (Sgroi’s former team), but they have remove Fitz from their roster and put Sgroi in his place. I have to admit that I am an instant fan of Sgroi’s. Not just for his fight with Bonvie or his huge checks and hustle throughout the game but for his attitude:
“You know,” Sgroi said, “now they’re the enemy. Anybody I play against is the enemy now. This is my team. This is my home. And when I’m here, and I put on a Binghamton jersey, I represent this team and this organization. And I’ll do (my) absolute best. I’ll break my back for this team if I have to.”
This guy could to wonders for this team. The biggest change I saw was that the Senators stopped thinking and started doing. The passing was faster, the shots much harder and everyone had an extra jump to their step. The next big test for this team will be Saturdays rematch against the Penguins. I just hope the Senators have enough sense to keep Sgroi on the team.
Weekly Crosscheck Vol. 2, #8
November 21, 2006
Hi Everybody! Winnipeg Johnny here to inform you via another exciting edition of the Weekly Crosscheck.
A pretty good week all-around last week. I didn’t call them all right, but I came pretty close. The Ice Bats and Pucknuts won both their matchups and are tied with a league leading 88 points. The Spankers finally woke up much to the Sublimators dismay. The Monks beat Take Off Eh. The A-Team just squeaked by Spezztacular, but Camo lost to Sen Stanley, fulfilling my prediction that the A-Team would take the lead in the Northern Division.
New Records:
It was both a good week and a bad week for the Ice Bats. They finally got some goaltending (yeah… rotating 4 goaltenders) and smashed the old Wins record. In the meantime they lost the goals record to Camo, and worse, lost the PIM record to the Monks. The Sublimators tied the old Saberswinthecup! shorties record of 3. Although the Ice Bats have a firm lead in overall PIM, we might see some drastic line-up changes before the end of the season for no other reason than to re-take the goon title.
What are the picks for this week?
Week 8 Matchup
Ice Bats vs. Saberswinthecup!
The Ice Bats will take this one vaulting them in to sole possession of the lead.
Spezztacular vs. Pucknuts
The Pucknuts will win, although Spezztacular will put up a battle in Assists and Goaltending.
5 For Fighting vs. Sublimators
The Sublimators should take this easily and start their climb back up the ladder.
Spankers vs. Monks
This is the matchup of the week. Both teams with a hot hand right now. It’s going to be close in all categories. Lets call it a draw.
SenStanley vs. A-Team!
The A-Team is on top of the Division, but they won’t stay there. They might beat SenStabley but not by enough points to stay ahead of Camo.
Camo vs. Take Off Eh
Camo still has the better line-up although they’ve been cold. Camo will come out ahead and re-take the Northern Division.
Now the moment we’ve all been waiting for. The first ever induction into the Hockey Blog All Stars Hall of Fame. Ladies and Gentlemen…. it gives me great pleasure to announce the 2006 inductee…… Bamboni!
That is all.
-Johnny
BU Bearcats at Cortland Red Dragons
November 18, 2006
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| 7:00 pm |
Binghamton University Bearcats at Cortland Red Dragons @ 7:00pm
