Norman and Schumacher Score in Army Loss

Despite getting goals from Lance Norman and Todd Schumacher, the Red Army rally from a 2 goal deficit fell short. The Army lost to the El Roco 5-3 in Huff-n-Puff action. The Army trailed 3-1 going into the third period, but that is when Norman and Schumacher picked up their game. Norman scored early in the third to cut the deficit to 3-2. "If Norman's goal isn't the #1 play on ESPN tonight I may never watch Sportscenter again," said Coach Terry Paukert. Then a few minutes later the earth stopped rotating when Todd Schumacher shoveled a backhand in to tie the game. "I'll take it. The streak is still alive," said Schumacher. The streak that Schumacher is talking about is scoring at least on goal each year he has played in the Huff-n-Puff league. "We have it in his contract that if he doesn't score during the year he has to retire," said GM Kevin Kyle. The El Roco scored twice more in the third after the Army had tied it up. "Gilbertson has to make those saves after we battled back from two goals. 6 saves a game just doesn't hack it in this league," screamed Steve Palmiscno. Palmiscno (1G,2A on the night) continued, "If we have to rely on Norman and Schumacher scoring, then the goalie needs to make some saves."