Day 3

The first week of Floor Hockey has come and gone, and here are the scores from today's action.

Pittsburgh Penguins 4, Puck You 3

This was the closest game I've seen all season. Both teams played with a lot of heart and played strong until the end. The game was tied 1-1 after one period and 2-2 after two periods. The Penguins patented tic-tac-toe passing opened up a shot with a few minutes to play to put the Pens ahead 3-2. The Pens added another quick goal to stretch the lead to 4-2. With their backs against the wall, Puck You pulled their goalie and scored with 17 seconds left on the clock to pull the game to one. Puck You drew a faceoff deep in the Pens zone and had a few good chances on the doorstep as the game expired.

Team Panda 16, COM 1

I didn't ref this game, so if anyone who was there wants to add a recap, go for it!

Meatlocker 9, IM Legend 5

This game was close for the first and second period, with both teams trading goals and taking a 2-2 tie into the third. Meatlocker knocked in a few on the doorstep and Mike "Cyclops" Tylka added one from across the county line to stretch the Meatlocker lead to 6-4. With about 4 minutes to play, IM Legend picked up an elbowing penalty. On the penalty kill, IM Legend disputed a high stick call and in the process picked up a game misconduct penalty for swearing at a referee. IM Legend gave up a few goals on the major penalty and scored one shorthanded. Meatlocker added two empty net goals as time wound down to stretch the margin of victory to 9-5.

High Life 13, Chuck Norris Roundhouse Kicks 3

I also didn't ref this game, so...same deal here.


As a side note, just to comment on my experience with the first week of IM Hockey, I have noticed that there have been more major penalties called thus far (okay, I called both of them) than there were at this point in any previous season. I'm not going to pass judgment and say that people are bringing previously held grudges onto the courts. It seems to me that people are getting more heated than usual over an IM sport. I do have extra copies of the rules available at all times if people would like to look over them. In addition, copies of the rules were e-mailed to each captain at the outset of the season, so if there are any questions, just ask your team captain. We are always open to suggestions to improving the rules in future seasons. Just try to remember the point of playing IM Floor Hockey is to have fun. We can all get caught up in the moment, but realize that everyone (including refs, scorekeepers and players) are there to have fun.