Back to the drawing board

Gray Blades played the other team that goes to Jack Astors for refreshments after Thursday night games.  With Jack's closed for a quick renovation, both teams had to go to Plan B post-game.  
The game was not pretty. Gerry saw a lot of rubber and Lyons skated off with a 7-0 win. WTF 

Kerry leads Gray Blades to a big win with a HAT TRICK

Kerry and Paul dominated the game with Kerry chalking up 3 goals + 1 assist and Paul adding a goal + 3 assists. Singles went to Reg, Crit and Rich. The game was close after one period (2-1) but the Blades pulled away in the second period.  Final score was Gray Blades 7 - Golden Pond 1. 

The Gray Blades are in 2nd place. But the standings are close. 3 points separate the top 6 teams. In preparation for next week's game against the Lyons, Owen set up a defensive zone face off play. Hope it works next week. 

Maple Leafs trying to keep up with the Gray Blades

Gray Blades have a 5.0 Goals For Average with 20 goals in 4 games.  The Leafs are doing their best to keep pace with 25 in 5. This week, the Gray Blades pummeled Mimico 8-2.

Chads was on fire, leading the offense with 3 goals + 2 assists. Dryds was right there as well with 2 goals + 3 assists. 

Rich said he got 6 assists but the refs only gave him credit for 3. An anonymous source says that he is scheming to take over as the all-time assist leader.  

Singles went to Steve, Reg and Paul.

Gray Blades 7 - Coopers 1

A lot of offense was on display. Rich started off the scoring with a coast-to-coast Orr/Coffey rush.  Paul is on a roll and added 2 more goals to his total. On a breakaway, he shot it right at the goalie's chest protector but somehow it counted as a goal. He explained that he put the puck thru a 3 inch gap under the goalie's arm. 

Other goals were by Chads, Steve, Dryds (beauty top shelf shot) and Reg.  After the game, coach Rich told his teammates that they made too many mistakes and that they will have to play better defensively in the upcoming weeks. What a mood killer. Next week is next week, let's enjoy this week.  

   

In the summer league, the Gray Blades were short players, so Tom recruited players from work. It turns out that Rick played for the Blades in the summer and against them this week.  

Thanksgiving weekend is here. Blades are reminded to maintain their shape by following the Jim Stone conditioning program.  

Now that's more like it.

The Gray Blades put game 2 in the WIN column with a 4-2 victory over Casey's.  

Dryds made his debut appearance and was on a roll, finishing with 2 goals + an assist. Chads is flying as Dryd's wingman this year and he had a goal + an assist. John A rounded out the scoring . Reg got the Jim Stone hat trick, chipping in with 3 assists. 

Rich Holder is a creative, offensive genius. He got the puck on the point and tried to shoot the puck at one of his teammate's head. Luckily, Rich can't raise the puck that high. Still it hit Reg's glove and deflected across the crease to Chads and who shot it into the gaping net.    

Undefeated Season Comes to a Crashing End

Four years ago, the Gray Blades went undefeated for the regular season. That feat will not be repeated this year. The Strangers are the new kids on the block + barely squeaked out a 9-1 win over the Gray Blades. Tom + Jim came to watch the game but must have got thirsty because they left before the end of the first period. 

  

Moving forward, the team should pay more attention to Owen's pregame speech. In this picture before game one, Owen was mostly talking to hockey bags.  Rich Holder signed multi-year contract for big bucks but unfortunately it contains a clause making it mandatory for him to listen to Owen. Faster Pete made a quick recovery from a heart condition. He arrived at the rink early to eat his pregame meal.  

On the bright side, Tanya was there at Jack Astors and the beer was cold.  

Gray Blades founding Fathers go on a wine tour!!1The Grapes!!!

Gordo wants to know if we are running out of wine!!

Sue wants to know if John knows where his bathroom is !!

Ron is contacting his bookie on the over under for the Leaf Game

Liz is laughing and Olia is frowning about which bedroon Jarman will invade tonight!!!

Tom is asking Jim about his diet

Jim does not have a diet program!!

Olia and Jim are telling John to stay in his room tonight!!!!

John is telling Olis that he is not sure where he is!!!

Sue drops by to tell John that he may be a long lost cousin

Jim cannot figure where the balls are!!!

John and Gordo knows where they are!!!!

Olia is explaining to Deb that she should lock her doors before bedtime because of the Jarman concern!!

Jim is telling John that he is aiming for the wrong ball

Sue cannot cannot contain herself

John is counting on his finger how many drinks he thought he had

These 3 are conniving how they will buy copious bottles of wine without their husbands knowing!!

ron is trying to stay awake

Jim and Sue want to know if there is a private cellar nearby!!!

Deb is asking why all the glasses are empty!!!

waiting

The Grapes!!

Great Weekend

B4 the flies got at it

Jim is pointing to his ear ...not sure why

Olia is telling Jake that if he has to have a dump tonight , that our bedroom will be locked!!1

Jim is writing down how much he has lost betting wit Craig's touts!!!

strange place for the chalk!!!

when asked...Sue was willing to tell everybody why Jim likes to wear women's clothes!!!

Deb is so exited about the benefits of the Stone diet!!!

Now that Liz has new  night glasses she can see Jarman  when he gets close to their bedroom

they are discussing how lucky they are to married to such rich and virile guys !!!!

Jim is reading Deb her fortune.....he charged 20 bucks!!

Liz is so excited about how Jim can add flavour to a shot of dandelion wine

Jim needs advice on his next shot

Ron is explaining to the girls that he has never seen the Gray Blades Blog??

Can you tell the girls do not like this wine too much!!