Kodiaks On a Roll

The Sunday Night Kodiaks are cruising on a two game winning streak that has some players talking of "Middle Brackets". The team's scoring and defense have been bolstered by the arrival of more Flanigen's, and the team's spirits have improved after much consumption of beer.

The Kodiak's played one of their best games of the year in beating the Leadbelly's 3 - 2 in Overtime. Perhaps we were inspired by Joe Bob Flanigen's scrum with the other team's goalie. Or perhaps it was the relentless firing of shots on the other team's goalie. Imre Knausz chipped in a patented garbage goal, and Pat Keenan played some inspiring hockey on the eve of his birthday.

As requested, here is your "Get Out Of Jail Free Card"

 

News From The Nation's Capital

At the end of baseballs regular season, there were a lot of predictions for what would happen in the post season. The Cardinals had just managed to "lose" their way into the playoffs and weren't expected to go far. The Yankees had just finished putting the hurt on the Red Sox and where a favorite to go far in the American League.

Confident in his team's abilities, one Al Grasley was just brash enough to wager that his team would win the pennant. That was before they ran into a red hot Detroit Tigers team. Did I just right that? The resulting loss by the Yankees was a tough pill for any New York fan to swallow. Even tougher was losing a bet, and getting your hair cut.

Al Grasley, what a trooper.

An Oldie, But Goodie

I stumbled across this little story while cleaning out my inbox. You may have read it before, but its still pretty good.

HER SIDE OF THE STORY:

He was in an odd mood Sunday night. We planned to meet at a bar for a drink. I spent the afternoon shopping with the girls and I thought it might have been my fault because I was a bit later than I promised, but he didn't say anything much about it.

The conversation was very slow going so I thought we should go
off somewhere more intimate so we could talk more privately. We went to this restaurant and he was STILL acting a bit funny. I tried to cheer him up and started to wonder whether it was me or something else.

I asked him, and he said no. But I wasn't really sure. So anyway,
in the car on the way back home, I said that I loved him deeply and he just put his arm around me. I didn't know what the hell that meant because you know he didn't say it back or anything.

We finally got back home and I was wondering if he was going to leave me!

So I tried to get him to talk but he just switched on the TV. Reluctantly, I said I was going to go to bed. Then after about ten minutes, he joined me and to my surprise, we made love. But, he still seemed really distracted, so afterwards, I just wanted to confront him but I just cried myself to sleep. I just don't know what to do anymore. I mean, I really think he's seeing someone else.

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HIS SIDE OF THE STORY:

The Yankees lost. Got laid though.

Celebrity Sighting

This celebrity look-a-like was suggested by our very own Don Stauffer. Thanks!

Ted Fixes Up Something to Help The Team.

With thinks looking dire for the Thursday Kodiaks, leave it to Ted to come up with the perfect solution to those low scoring woes.

Keep those new ideas coming, to help us win Ted!

Is it Gluten Free Beer?

Kodiaks Back to Reality.
by Tracy Powell

The Kodiaks second game of the season started a little late again, but this time it was because they had to wait for the refs to show up. Then the game started and Paetec quickly took over, crushing the Kodiaks 12 – 0. Now that doesn’t seem as bad as it sounds, because Paetec played last season in the B league and finished 1 – 8, so they decided to move down a level… or two… into a D league, thanks. To top it off, when they were ahead 11 – 0 with about 3 minutes left, a guy on their team dropped his gloves and tried to start a fight. That’s real classy. Nothing some beer couldn’t fix, but wait, the bar was closed. Doh! So Heather, Sam, and Tracy headed over to Tully’s to quench their thirst. Unfortunately, some players from Paetec, including Mr. Fight Club himself, also went to Tully’s. Good thing Rich – the best bartender ever – was able to keep the peace. If only Chuck Norris was on the team…

Up next, Med America, 10/12/06 @ 10:30pm. Oh yeah, did you know that Chuck Norris can win a game of Connect Four in only 3 moves? Crazy.

Thursday Night Kodiaks Start the Season.
by Tracy Powell

The Kodiaks were all excited to start the new season at the beloved ESL Sports Centre, and then the schedule came out. Somehow they missed getting any of the 9:10 pm ‘early’ game slots and got stuck with all 10:10 pm and 10:30 pm games. Why is that you ask? Well, there are two main theories. One is that the addition of Andy LaPietra (aka Tumbleweed or Tweed for short) to the team brought along some bad luck, and the other is that Sam is a closet Survivor fan and didn’t want to miss any shows for hockey. These late games do allow the opportunity for Kodiaks alumni Al Grasley to drive up from Baltimore right after work and make the games, so come on up Al!

Can You Spot the Problem Here?

Now lets get to the game. But before you can get to the game, you gotta pay. That’s right, wait in that really long line to pay your league fee, and then because of that, be late for the game. Oh joy. But here is where the Kodiaks luck would change. While the zamboni was cleaning the ice, it ran out of propane and came to a dead stop. A new tank was switched in, but the zamboni wouldn’t start back up. This went on for about fifteen minutes until it finally started up, which allowed just enough time for the remaining Kodiaks to finish dressing – including the most critical player, the goalie, Paul. And, let’s take this moment right now to thank Paul for deciding to play goalie for the Kodiaks at the last moment, cause you know, it’s important to have a goalie.

The match-up was against Woody’s, a formidable opponent that pretty much destroyed the Kodiaks every time last season. But spirits were high, it was a new season, a fresh start. Three full time players were missing for the first game, including Ted “is that stick legal?” Shefflin. Ted is coming off injured reserve where he was there for back problems. But that wasn’t why he missed the game, inside sources say that he was creating an even bigger Jacob’s Ladder in his basement to show off to his friends. Nerd. But no need to worry, playing as a sub for the Thursday Kodiaks for the last time before moving to Atlanta, was Josean “I’m not Mexican” Alvarez.

Summer of Ted Shefflin

Josean came prepared to show the Kodiaks what they’d be missing with him gone. He scored two goals in the game and was hungry for a hat trick. Andy and Jerry, two newcomers to the Kodiaks, showed why they were recruited to the team with their great playmaking skills and immediately bolstered the Kodiaks offense. The defense was solid with Heather, Sam, Craig, and Andy stepping up to play. Tracy, Pete, Greg, and Imre rounded out the rest of the offense. As usual, Imre had a lot of hustle and had some good scoring chances. It wasn’t enough to keep his wife Pam awake though, as she was seen sleeping during the game.

The teams matched up well and the game was exciting with all the back and forth scoring. Everyone played well and the Kodiaks had a lot of chances to win the game but couldn’t put it away in regulation. In overtime several Kodiaks – Pete, Tweed, Andy, Josean, and Imre – all had chances to win it, but nobody did. The game ended in a 5-5 tie. Now, some might be upset about a tie, but not the Kodiaks, we look at it as not losing. So off to the bar to drink and celebrate!

Up next, Paetec, 10/05/06 @ 10:30 pm, and a shorter report.

Kodiaks Start Fall Season.

The Sunday Night Kodiaks are off to a rough start this season with an 0 - 3 record. The "New Look" Sunday Kodiaks have several new faces, and have lost some old faces, for now. Gone are the likes of Derek Henderson, Erik Zimmerman, Dennis Enser (for this season), and Mark Kinslow. And returning are Imre Knausz, Mike Marchioli, and the Puerto Rican Flash Josean Alvarez. You may remember his exploits at the Kodiaks golf tournaments and as the drunken hockey player on the Wednesday Kodiaks.

The team is starting to gel and find its footing. Danny hockey is getting things in order, and Andy LaPietra has started fighting again, so things are starting to look up. If Matt Glanville can return from vacation and show up at the locker room in the nick of time, I think we will be all set.

Can The Kodiaks Turn This Crazy Season Around?

Thursday Kodiaks Start Fall Season.

The Thursday Night Kodiaks have started off their season with a 5 - 5 tie against what has been termed "The Cop Team". Details to follow, as well as Rosters and Schedules / Results.

Kodiaks Golf Tournament A Success!

10 Daring Souls turned out for the 4th Annual Kodiaks Open Golf Tournament Saturday June 24th, at Twin Hills Country Club.

It was a great day weatherwise and on the golf course as the team of Eric Sullivan, Dave Sullivan, Dan Brown, and Ed Schreyer combined to finish at 7 under par and win the coveted Championship Trophy.

Tracy Powell narrowly out frove Ed Schreyer to win the Longest Drive Trophy on the 18th hole. And Greg Zaremski surprised everyone with there "D.O." wins AND took home Closest to the Pin on the 3rd hole.

Thanks go out to Andy Lapietra for his creative bookkeeping with Lakeshore Ice Arena, that allowed us to award $28 to each of the winners, and $15 to both the Longest Drive and Closest to the Pin winners.

Images and videos from the tournament can be found in the Golf Tournaments section of the web site. Or, Click Here to go directly to the page dedicated to the 4th Annual Kodiaks Open.

Golf Tournament Planned!

Well, kind of I should say. The Fourth Annual Kodiaks Open Golf Tournament is in its planning stages. Initial details have the tournament planned for the weekend of June 24th and June 25th. With the most likely day being Sunday June 25th around 1pm.

Course and layout are still being determined.

Visit the Kodiaks Golf Tournaments Page for more details and to view images and winners of the past tournaments.

Imre Knausz was last tournaments Longest Drive Winner. You see, he's laughing at you. Daring you not to play. Are you ready to step up to the challenge?

Britney's Guide to Semiconductor Physics

Many thanks to Brintney Spears, and Andy Lapietra for this informative, and suprisingly safe for work guide on Semiconductor Physics.

Britney Spears Guide to Semiconductor Physics

And a kinda OK for work video from Pat Keenan. For those Fenway Faithful out there, it was probably worth the called ball.

Fenway Park Flasher

Stay tuned for that golf tournament folks, its coming soon!

Kodiaks Winners of Lower Division

The Kodiaks earned yet another fine set of fine Lakeshore apparell by defeating the Super Chiefs in a best of three series 2 games to none. The Super Chiefs, minus the Peurto Rican sensation Josean, were in fact not so super as they were downed by scores of 9 - 4 and 5 - 2. Solid goaltending by Dennis Enser, timely goals by the Flanigens, great defense, and a great group of guys helped make this a solid season.

Some kind words and memorable moments from our Captain, Andy LaPietra:

The Flanigens never acutally taking a shot unless they've passed it at least four times....(Hoosiers reference for all you BB fans).

"Mad" Matt Glanville's up ice rushes without regard for his D partner's welfare...

Zim's fine work in the corners.

Joe Flanigen yelling at his son for getting into a scuffle, after he just took some guy out.

Phil yelling "icing" after every long pass down ice by the opposing team.

Trying to tell Dave Flanigen from Dan Flanigen (still can't do it)

My one timer goal (Finally did it after 7 years of listening to Phil b!tching at me) - Thanks Brent

Beer in the locker room - Thanks Donny for the push on that one and did your bruises heal yet?

Sully getting a hooking, tripping, interference, obstruction or similar penalty and looking at the ref, shaking his shoulders asking, "What?"

Brent and Sully's seemingly extended three week "Brokeback" skiing trip just when we needed them ! (Not that there is anything wrong with that of course).

Ed streaking down the side and cutting into the net with little regard for the rest of himself...

Sev Flanigen's normal expression...what he p!ssed off or not?

Derek's one handed forechecking method.

Eschmann's patented sweep check on D with that 12 foot stick he uses (and Phil yelling out "Come on Chara" in the last game)

Mark sitting on the half wall waiting for the pass around the boards

Dennis yelling out, "Phil, you'd better get me an assist" in the last game.

Good Luck With The Lakeshore Schedule

The Lakeshore Schedule is still always changing as the rink tries to juggle melting ice with finishing all its leagues. Your best bet is to check with Captain Andy (Arrrrrr Matey!) to see when the game time will be.

The latest info shows the Kodiaks playing Sunday April 30th at 6:15pm vs. Red Dogs, and having the Easter makeup game Monday May 1st at 7pm.

http://lakeshorehockeyarena.com/adultleague/adultleague.htm

Opening Day!

A great man once said, "This team needs a bit more Dropkick Murphys style to it.". And to you Pat Keenan, I agree 100%. Opening day baby, its here, and to get you in the spirit, I leave you with this...

Some poor singing - 9.8MB AVI File

Some Real Singing - Dropkick Murphys

Lakeshore Schedule Always Changing

It looks like the Lakeshore schedule is always changing. I am updating the site with the latest, as of March 27, 2006. The schedule can be found on this page on the Lakeshore Hockey Arena Web Site.

http://lakeshorehockeyarena.com/adultleague/adultleague.htm

That's Just Grasley Being Grasley

You know him as a die-hard Republican, backing his man Dubyah to the end, and here he is mixing it up, in our nation's capital.

And for all you, intelligent people out there, here's a look back at the presidency, with laugh track of course...

George Dubyah Bush, What The? - 1.8 Megabyte Video

Partial Kodiaks Excursion to Buffalo

Several Kodiaks players made the trip out to Buffalo last Friday, March 3rd, to see the Sabres take on the Toronto Maple Leafs. The game also marked the retiring of Pat LaFontaine's number 16.

View the images from the game Here.

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Read about JoeBob and the Flanigens

The archives have been opened, and this little gem from September 10th, 1991 has been unearthed. Its about Hockey, its just good, clean family fun.

Read the text of the article Here.

Kodiaks Get Second Win Against Nemisis Jackels

The Kodiaks scored their second win of the season against Donny's nemisis, the Jackels. Mark Kinslow, Phil LaPietra, and Pat Keenan scored the three goals for the Kodiaks (I think), in a victory Sunday night 3 - 2. Dennis was solid in goal. The Kodiaks are 2 - 1 so far this season.

Kodiaks Get First Win of '06

The Kodiaks picked up their first win of 2006 by knocking of the Red Dogs 4 - 3. The score was a little closer than it should have been, as everyone hoped that we would have been able to win by more. Jimmy the sub goalie played well and kept a lot of pucks out of the net. Things to remember for next game, Number 77 is a cherry picker, and people weren't big fans of numbers 75 and 6. Heads up, and on to next week vs. the Jackals.

What I Learned About Al Grasley's House

Its been a while since we last talked about the Grasley's. That phenomenal Man/Wife team that formed the nucleus of the Kodiaks in the late 90's and early millennium. Recently we received word of a new addition to the Grasley family. No, not another child, but a new minivan. There was much joy, and pictures circulated around.

Since I haven't seen the Grasley's in a while, nor have I seen there new house, I've had to glean what information I can about Maryland and the Grasley's new life from the following photo. Here's what I have been able to determine:

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Kodiaks Start New Season

The Kodiaks started the Winter 2006 season with a 2 - 6 Loss to the Leadbellys. It was a hard fought game, and the Kodiaks played well, except for the lack of pucks in the net. The Leadbellys team played clean, and it is generally thought we should be competitive with them next time we play.

Wonder Why Andy's Pissed?

Well, after a little sleuthing, I found out why Andy's pissed off all the time. He's got to spend all day at work, and when he gets home, instead of relaxing at his personal ice rink, he spends all afternoon and night yelling at the neighborhood kids to get off his personal ice rink!

Photos of Andy's Rink, call him and ask if you want to skate...

Listen to Andy Yell at those kids...

Get Off The Shed!
I'll Punch You In The Face!
Meeting Between My Hand...
How Dumb Do You Think I Am?
Are You Trying To Make An Ass Of Me?

Maybe some day Andy will get ahold of one of those kids. Until then though, I suggest you try to stay on his good side.

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