tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42896508450653579042024-03-14T02:56:21.113-07:00Remax All Stars Hockey BlogThis Blog will follow the weekly goings for the Remax All Stars. Each week I will look back at the team of the century.....or at least a 1/2 a century in ages....This season will be like no other.Ian Abramsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03319309518504148094noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4289650845065357904.post-40107559065255940742009-11-24T07:26:00.001-08:002009-11-24T07:26:56.717-08:00Marshall Returns but Remax Scoring Woes Continue<p>Monday night was the filled with anticipation, as Marshall returned to the team after he held out during contract negotiations. The game was the team’s 9<sup>th</sup> game in nine weeks an exhausting schedule of beer-league hockey. The game was scheduled for the Olympic sized ice and the All Stars entered the game with much hope and anticipation.</p> <p>Marshall’s return was a great moment and it was hoped that he could help turn the team and return us to a win. You can see from the picture below Marshall is happy to be back.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_nzAZMYdQIzM/Swv7PWEqE_I/AAAAAAAAAGI/nqUTfytBF5o/s1600-h/clip_image002%5B3%5D.jpg"><img title="clip_image002" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: block; border-left-width: 0px; float: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-right-width: 0px" height="184" alt="clip_image002" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_nzAZMYdQIzM/Swv7P9lDiRI/AAAAAAAAAGM/1v4ZOD26NyM/clip_image002_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" border="0" /></a></p> <p>The game started well enough as Ian was called on early and often to hold back the onslaught of The Stealth, the first place team in the division. Unfortunately after a few breakdowns in the defensive zone, the ice was broken and the opponents were on their way to a lop-sided 6-1 victory. In the midst of the score some things stood out. The first was a fine effort from Chris Clarke. He scored a goal, but it was his hustle at both ends of the ice was very effective. Marshall’s return brought back some stability to the D, but slowed by a “pulled” groin Marshall struggled but never let the pain show. Mike Brown did his job by stopping a hard shot from the point, unfortunately it had been  a shot by Jim Boutin. I think it left a mark. Alan showed us that you can complain about every player on your own team while forgetting about fore-checking and back-checking and thinking that no goals and no assists is a solid outing. </p> <p>On a night when there was not that much to celebrate other than it is so great to be able to hang out with friends; This week I award Chris Clarke (no photo available) as this week’s winner of the Remax Player of the Week.</p> <p>The current record at the quarter post of the season 3-7-0. And still holding on to a playoff spot.</p> Ian Abramsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03319309518504148094noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4289650845065357904.post-36776867112866205132009-09-22T11:21:00.001-07:002009-09-22T11:21:58.925-07:00Starting the Season with Win #1<p>The hockey season finally started last night and for the ReMax All Stars, it started the way we would have wanted; with our first win.</p> <p>It was a great line-up The team took a solid 4-1 victory over the Rebels. The game was close for most of the first 2 periods. The All Stars took the lead with the first goal of the season from Marc Allaire, so a quick scramble in front of the Rebels. Next was the ultimate game winner by Alan Benlolo; who was the latest addition to the team, taking the spot of the recently departed Zam. His goal was a a quick shot that hit its mark. The All Stars closed with 2 more quick goals in the 3rd period, including a bang-bang play from Al Murphy to Chris Clarke, where Chris was able to redirect the pass into the net for the 4th and final goal.</p> <p>The team also looked great defensively; with solid play from the net to the blue line. Ian had a solid game in nets and his only blemish on the almost perfect night was a mad scramble around the net after he was unable to clear it. Ian stopped everything else including a spectacular toe save on a breakaway that would have tied the game at that time, but the Rebels were to be denied and the All Stars started the season on the right foot.</p> <p><strong>The REMAX Player of the Game: Ian Abramson</strong></p> <p>Some blurry pictures from after the game:</p> <p>Ian After His Solid Performance:</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_nzAZMYdQIzM/SrkVwbR4nBI/AAAAAAAAAFI/pX3labh8r5o/s1600-h/IMG00089%20%282%29%5B2%5D.jpg"><img title="IMG00089 (2)" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" height="184" alt="IMG00089 (2)" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_nzAZMYdQIzM/SrkVwof4bOI/AAAAAAAAAFM/naQEjHyQm38/IMG00089%20%282%29_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>Shep, Chris and Jimmy enjoying the victory:</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_nzAZMYdQIzM/SrkVxOqyujI/AAAAAAAAAFQ/QR6dw3JUruw/s1600-h/IMG00092%5B2%5D.jpg"><img title="IMG00092" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" height="184" alt="IMG00092" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_nzAZMYdQIzM/SrkVxg3MQbI/AAAAAAAAAFU/wR304iwK9DY/IMG00092_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>So the All Stars look to a promising season after a great victory from everybody who was there.</p> Ian Abramsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03319309518504148094noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4289650845065357904.post-49937263410446729712009-09-21T11:57:00.001-07:002009-09-21T11:57:32.606-07:00Tonight’s Game Analysis (Sept 21 @ 9:30)<p>Tonight the Remax All Star 2009-10 campaign begins.  The competition tonight against the Rebels. Last year the All Stars were 2-2 against the Rebels, but a new season begins.</p> <p>Tonight’s line up will look like:</p> <ul> <ul> <li><strong>Goal</strong></li> <ul> <li>Ian</li> </ul> <li><strong>Defense</strong></li> <ul> <li>Marshall</li> <li>Jimmy</li> <li>Albert</li> </ul> <li><strong>Forwards</strong>:</li> <ul> <li>Mike</li> <li>Chris</li> <li>Al</li> <li>Marc</li> <li>Andrew</li> <li>Shep</li> </ul> </ul> </ul> <p>And let the games begin….</p> Ian Abramsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03319309518504148094noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4289650845065357904.post-66519909974832842822009-09-20T17:32:00.000-07:002009-09-20T17:32:08.185-07:002009-10 Remax All Star Season Begins<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH9sPNue6_xWvi_9aODhZK9-yPAhXxbw0slT1hOtPsmU0oXEP1v71c8M2euQHYOVxHQD58yxdeYh6o0_LpmHWlRFz_KassqUXOU9ghja9bUdi4dG2vvlcr7Gn7t1TLYTTlREIGgZEGDY8/s1600-h/remax2008-9_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" iq="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH9sPNue6_xWvi_9aODhZK9-yPAhXxbw0slT1hOtPsmU0oXEP1v71c8M2euQHYOVxHQD58yxdeYh6o0_LpmHWlRFz_KassqUXOU9ghja9bUdi4dG2vvlcr7Gn7t1TLYTTlREIGgZEGDY8/s320/remax2008-9_2.jpg" /></a><br />
</div>Tomorrow night at 9:30 the season begins. The Reamx All Stars most of whom will be back to play again. <br />
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As the season moves along I will be updating the blog and keeping things as up to date as possible.<br />
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Who knows what this season will bring. Let's look back at some of last year's highlights:<br />
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<ul><li>Jimmy winning the scoring championship</li>
<li>Marc leading in penalties</li>
<li>Shep being suspended for 8 games</li>
<li>Chris thinking he was leading in points</li>
<li>Marshall fighting for the #1 goalie spot</li>
<li>Mike leading in game winning goals</li>
<li>Andrew winning the Bubble-Boy</li>
<li>Al's knee made it through the year</li>
<li>Kevin was able to remain naked for the longest time after games beating Marshall's old record.</li>
<li>Terry found new ways to score goals.....deflections into our net :)</li>
<li>And Pete finally showed what he could do with key playoff goals.</li>
</ul>It was quite a year and bring on the competiton...I predict that this team will make the playoffs!!!Ian Abramsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03319309518504148094noreply@blogger.com0