Army wins, finishes 7-9-2 (.444)

The Red Army waited until the final game of the year to play their best. The Army defeated the Evil Empire, El Roco Buschwackers, 4-2 in a fast paced game. "The speed of the game was incredible, I thought I was going to have to get the AED out for Oly a couple of times," said coach Terry Paukert. The game was tight throughout. The game was tied at 1 after the first and at 2 after the second. The Army scored early in the 3rd to take command of the game. The Army then went into their classic defensive shell and held off a furious rally by El Roco. Shawn McMillan sealed the victory with an empty netter with 16 seconds left in the game. The Army was pleasantly surprised by the play of goalie Josh Gilbertson. Gilbertson had 10 saves in the game, the most he has had all season. "It only took Gilby 18 games to figure out how to save the puck, maybe next year we will have 8 wins if he has a good memory," screamed Steve Palmiscno. "We knew the game was going well for us when Perry Marto scored on a penalty shot. I guess his son Jake, who plays for the Sioux, show him a couple of things," quipped Lance Norman, who turned 44 yesterday. "I don't need any help from Jake, it was pure skill that allowed me to score," snapped Perry Marto. The Army post season award banquet will be soon. More details to come.