Will the Army pick up its first win????

The 0-2-1 Red Army takes on a much improved Gerrell's team tonight at 7:45 at the EGF BLC Arena. The first 1000 fans will get a Red Army blanket to keep warm for tonight's game. The Army has yet to put 3 periods together this season. They have taken leads into the 3rd period twice this season only to produce their lone point. "Conditioning isn't a factor," said player/coach Terry Paukert. "These finely tuned athletes came into the season in the best shape of their lives." Steve Olson (The Army's leading scorer) answered back, "If he means pear shape, then he is correct!" "What we need is our goalie to finally win a game for the first time in his career," said Steve Palmiscno. "We are going to be sending 4 guys into the zone, so Gilby will have to stand on his head tonight!" The Army should be helped out by the small rink they will be playing on tonight. Their LARGE bodies will gobble up any open ice that would allowed Gerrell's to wheel. The pick to click tonight is Shawn McMIllan. The cagey veteran has gotten himself in top notch shape. McMillan said, "Just feed me the puck. If Oly can score 3 I will get 4!" Call 1-800-REDARMY for tickets to tonight's game!

game Nov. 30

Game is at the EGF Blue Line Arena at 7:45 vs Gerrell's

Colassal Collapse

The Army craps another one down their breezers. The Army came out flying last night and completely dominated the first period and a half but things fell apart quickly after that. The turning point in the game was Gilby coming out of the net and delivering a pass right on the opponents stick high in the slot. It was a tap in from there for Baron's. This absolutely deflated The Army and Baron's went on to score four unanswered goals to beat The Army 7-4. A bright spot for The Army was Steve Olson's 1st period hat trick. This guy was on fire. He could do no wrong as everything he did was golden. The hats flew onto the ice as the crowd went wild. All 10 of them. Unfortunately, a game is 3 periods. Also, his family didn't show up until the second period and missed his onslaught. It looks like it could be another long year for the Army. Once again though, the beer was plentiful and everyone seemed to forget about what had happened prior. Free signed 10 X 10's of Ole at next weeks game. Happy Thanksgiving Army fans. We couldn't lose without you!!

Get Your Fill Tonight!!

The biggest game of the year in the Huff-n-Puff league is tonight. The Red Army takes on its arch rival, the Elroco Buschwackers. The teams played an exhibition game earlier this season in which the are dominated in winning 4-1. "The always shot their wad early. We now have our conditioning and we know the Army will be overconfident," said The Baron. Paul Endres added, "Hey they have Gilby in the net, he can't stop anything!" The Army players were not worried about a let down from their first meeting. With a 0-1-1 record they are off to one of their best starts in years. "Usually we are 0-2 by this point, so picking up a point this early will help us," said a confident Perry Marto. Steve Olson, coming off one of his greatest performances quipped, "Just give me some room to create in the offensive zone and we will score at least 6 tonight. If Mike and Lance get in my way, we could get shut out." The Wackers Dave Roache responded, "Bring it on Oly, I have worked my backwards skating in the off season. I will dominate you!" Look for plenty of action tonight at the PurPur Arena. The Puck drops at 6:00pm. There is a limited amount of standing room only tickets for tonight's tilt. Call 1-800-REDARMY for tickets. The game is also being televised on ESPNU and ESPN 360. The first 100 fans will be in a drawing to use the AED if anyone of the finely tuned athletes go down!

Game Wednesday

Game time is 6:00pm at the Purpur Arena against the Buschwackers

Army Smashed

In what was called one of the ugliest performances of the Army's career. Kelly's defeats the Army 8-3. No more needs to be said.

This Game is Huge

The Red Army takes it 0-0-1 record against Kelly's tonight in the marquee match-up of the Huff-n-Puff League. A few tickets still remain for this game, which is being played at the GF Blue Line club rink at 6:00. The Army has scored 7 goals so far this year, if you count the 4 scored in their exhibition win. Last year it took a month before the Army had that many. "We worked hard on the off-season on putting the "bisket in the basket", Said a confident Lance Norman. Norman continued, "There has been a lot of talk over the years that I would have excepted a trade to Kelly's. Well that is no longer the case. The Army management has righted the ship and this is where I want to play. i know Warner and Gilby will be disappointed, but we can still go out on a date once in a while." The Army will be without the services of defenseman, Todd Schumacher. Schumacher was injured in practice while trying back up around a pylon. The pylon was applauded by the team and will be inserted into the starting line-up. "We will get more production from that Pylon then from Schumacher", said Player/Coach Terry Paukert. Schumacher agreed, "I have been the other teams best player. Maybe being a scratch for tonight will get me re-focused." Steve Olson quickly added, "Not a chance in Hell. We can't wait for Schumacher's contract to end so he can retire!" Call 1-800-REDARMY for your tickets to this mammoth tilt!

Game time

Game against Kelly's on Wednesday at 6:00 at the GF BLC.

Sister Kisser for the Army

The Red Army blew a 3rd period 1 goal lead to tie Caulfield's 3-3 in the opener of the Huff-n-Puff league. The Army received goals from Kurt Comeau, Lance Norman, Mike Anderson and Todd Schumacher. Unfortunately, Schumacher's goal was score on his own goalie as the centered puck deflected off his skate. Schumacher said, "I'm off the hook. I scored in the first game. Who cares if it was against Gilby. Everyone scores on him." Player/Coach Terry Paukert quickly replied, "That goal will not count on his stat sheet. If fact there will be a fined levied by Friday." Paukert playing in his first action in quite some time set up Norman on a beautiful pass that Norman was able to one-time past the Caulfield goalie. "He is "The Pauk"! He still has it," said Len Boucher. Goaltender Josh Gilbertson may have had his finest showing in an Army uniform stopping 53 shots. But Steve Palmiscno was quite vocal in his claim, "If he saves 54 we win. We are not playing these games for ties!" Chad Swendseid agreed, "Anytime Norman and Anderson score in the same game, we have to win. That happens about as much as Halley's Comet coming around." The Army record stands at 0-0-1. The first time the Army has gotten a point in the season opener in 8 years.

game

Game tonight against Caulfield's at 8:15 at the Gambucci. Too Damn busy to write anything else.

Game Nov. 9

Game time is at 8:15 at the Gambucci Arena. Opponent is Caulfield's.

Army wins exhibition game

The Red Army defeated the El Roco last night 4-3. The Army had to play the El Roco after the plane the Brazilian National team was flying was grounded in Chicago, due to a mechanical problem. So the Brazilian's will not be able to play the Army this year. The Army started out in typical fashion getting behind 1-0 after one period. "We gave up one shot in the first and it went in," said Steve Knipe, who had a goal an assist on the night. The Army stormed back in the 2nd to take a lead of 4-1 after 2 frames. Then the real Army showed as they had to hold off a furious El Roco attack in the final 4 minutes to preserve the victory. The Hi-lite of the night was Perry Marto's top shelf goal. Marto said of his goal," I didn't think I could lift it that high?" "We dominated the second period," Said winger Bill Knipe. Knipe continued, "It was a good thing, because we stunk in the 3rd. Luckily we had a defense block 14 shots in the 3rd for us to win the game." Goaltender Josh Gilbertson was happy for all the blocked shots. "I had 6 saves for the night. If the "D" would have blocked all of those shots, we would have gotten beat. I just hope Todd Schumacher's foot is ok. He had the biggest block of the night." X-Rays were negative on Schumacher's foot. So he is listed as day-to-day. The regular season cranks up next week. So call 1-800-REDARMY for the best available seat.

Tonight is the Night

The Red Army opens up the exhibition season today against the Brazilian National Team. The game is being played at the Gambucci Arena tonight at 7:00pm. A standing room only crowd is expected as there is a large delegation coming from Brazil. The Brazilian Olympic Organization is hoping to get the Huff-n-Puff league to agree to play an exhibition tourney during the 2016 summer Olympic Games. Brazil is hoping to become a world power in hockey in the next decade and wanted the best league in North America to show the People of Brazil how hockey is played. "We will be leaving Gilby at home," said Steve Palmiscno. "We can't go to Brazil with the worst goalie in the world." Steve Olson quipped, "I hope I can still tie my own skates by 2016." Army management is predicting big things this year. "We are seeing this team as a contender for the league title. I think we could go 16-4 this year," said GM Kevin Kyle. Assistant GM, Paul Markovich doesn't quite agree with Kyle. "Is Kyle hanging out with Cheech and Chong again? This team will be lucky to win a game. Have you seen them with their shirts off. It is NOT a pretty site!"