Byline: Santa’s Workshop

By all accounts the Americans versus the Northstars was a tale of two halves. The first half of the game was dominated by the Amerks as they jumped out to an early 4-1 lead. “We were in complete control and let our foot off the gas” said forward @tkshreve . It looked like the Americans were about to hand the Norsemen a thorough drubbing and cruise to a easy victory. The opposition had different thoughts. “We got way too cute by making changes mid way” @Tom Leader reflecting on the devastating loss “and lost our focus”.

Inexplicably Co-GM @manny elected to make changes to the lineup and moved @nekogt6 to forward and relegated Bin to defense. Trying to make sense of what happened Manny tried to deflect the blame of the move on others. “We got cocky because we were blowing them out. I wanted to reward Myers for being a good soldier this year and slide him up to forward. I didn’t realize Bin forgot how to play D”. The result was disastrous as the Stars scored the next four goals to complete a 5-4 comeback win for the ages. Reached via FaceTime @antio1pd could not believe what he saw on the ESPN 8 highlights. “I practically spit out my Mardi Gras Hurricane drink when I saw what happened. It’s obvious that I cant leave Manny alone to run this organization”.

Coach and chief goon @ottotroy29 knew his team was capable of a mighty comeback. “The first period was brutal for us” said Troy. “Then I told Ryan Z to stop the fuckin puck… and he did!”. Led by the Chad-wich line, the black and green mounted a historic comeback. “Those guys are the straw who stirs our espresso” said goal scorer @gorlandi . The Italian Stallion currently sits on the top of the MNL points standings. Sandwiched amongst the flying Otto brothers @chad_paulinski led the scoring. “We had some natural chemistry. It was almost as if Momma Otto adopted me and I morphed into the fourth brother”. Paulinski put the biscuit in the basket and not to be outdone @ottotroy29 netted a goal scorers goal. “Ive been studying 22’s @pauly game for several years now. I can dangle just like him. I went between my legs and sniped. As last years Northstar back stop (and only weakness) i know where goalies are susceptible and went five hole like a savage”. Self confidence has never been a problem for Otto.

For the Americans @jmcshannock remained hot as a spicy hot pepper @trains_get_robbed and scored again with a heavy clapper from long range. Sub Up @youngtr7 deposited two of his own in the loss. Forward Tim Kimmel got off the snide and scored his first goal of the year. “We learned a valuable lesson tonight @dreamweaver commented. “You cant underestimate those fuckin Otto’s. We are so much better than those guys. I would know, i coach youth hockey”.

Dickie Dunn