Note: This is a copy of the email sent out to the league this week.
Week 10 has passed with only the second non-win of AmIGone! In a thunderous battle, AmIGone and Wicked Pissahs combined for the season's second tie... the game was so close and each team so deadly that their goalie stats would have won ALL 4 CATEGORIES against any other opponent in week 10 except Windy City Matrix! Instead of domination, though, 5 wins and 2 shutouts a piece only amounted to two tied categories (with a split between the GAA and Save %). AmIGone squeaked by with 36 points to Wicked Pissah's 35. A battle for the ages - good thing that there will be a tie-breaker towards the end of the season.
In other action last week, DaZ blew Mighty Taco out of the rink with a grand performance from their skaters while Thunder Bay did the same to the Bombers. chiefs lost a close one to Nocturne's Killers and Ice Kinkajous proved their dominance of Windy City Matrix.
Week 11 is, of course, already in full swing with plenty of action early... Mighty Taco looks to be taking revenge on AmIGone with a lead early. Could this be the end of AmIGone's uncontested lead? However, its looks as though Wicked Pissahs may have spent themselves on last week's match as they are barely holding their own against Windy City Matrix. Once again, DaZ really seems to be moving up in the scale as they have begun to pound on the Bombers. There are no clear leaders in the battles between the chiefs and Thunder Bay or Ice Kinkajous and Nocturne's Killers.
This week is Triple Coupon Week!
Wednesday, December 13, 2006
Monday, December 4, 2006
Here it goes again...
Note: This is a copy of the email sent out to the league this week.
Over 1/3 of the way through the season and closing in on the half-way point, The Main Event has seen each team match up against each other once so far. The rotation begins again and the time for revenge or domination is at hand. Can AmIGone continue their domination of the league? Do the chiefs have the recipe for a run down the second half of the league? Is Mighty Taco really just a poor-man's version of Taco Bell? Will anyone figure out what a Kinkajou is and why it should know anything about hockey? Some of these questions will be answered, some... the world may sooner find out how many licks it takes to get to the Tootsie Roll center of a Tootsie Pop.
This past week, in response to growing grumblings from various unnamed bomb-astic Managers, the league commissioner again opened himself up for questions in a press conference. The question that opened the conference off was again about possible collusion between the manager of AmIGone and the commissioner. Commissioner Bowman's response came with his tongue in full view of the reporters, "phthbtttttttttttttttt....." Commissioner Bowman then promptly ended the press conference.
Around the league last week, the fight for last place ended with the chiefs losing out again. The game was close enough, though, to lift both the chiefs and Kinkajous away from the bottom of the leauge as Windy City Matrix suffered their first shutout of the year. AmIGone have now posted two shutouts in the season (8-0 and 9-0). Wicked Pissahs suffered a setback as up-and-coming DaZ came up with a strong win, vaulting them into 3rd place in the league. Of course, that lead is tenuous at best as four other teams are within 4 points of 3rd place. Thunder Bay's tremendous upset of AmIGone has been followed up by a large goose egg as they lost a squeaker to Mighty Taco. Finally, Nocturne's Killers thrashed the Bombers, to take second place outright in the Bowman Division: AmIGone leads 3-0, followed by Nocturne's Killers 2-1, Bombers 1-2, and Mighty Taco 1-2 (Bombers hold the tie-breaker).
Coming up this week... the rematches begin. Wicked Pissahs get their chance against AmIGone. The teams look different but will the score reflect that? Mighty Taco and DaZ held a close match last time - now that DaZ is heating up, Mighty Taco will need to put in a spicier performance to hang around. Bombers and Thunder Bay also had a close game in their last matchup. Who's going to bomb this week and who's going to bring the thunder? (I know... that one was too easy and very clichéd. So sue me.) The chiefs can show if they have what it takes to make a come-back by taking down Nocturne's Killers. The second matchup between the father of a new baby and the baby of the family commences... Finally, Windy City Matrix will try to prove once and for all that she does have the skills to be employed at ESPN by taking down her rival the Kinkajous. Of course, Ice Kinkajous think that ESPN knows more about ice fishing than ice hockey and they intend to prove it...
It looks to be another interesting week! Remember - don't let your life get in the way of a good week of Fantasy Hockey!
Over 1/3 of the way through the season and closing in on the half-way point, The Main Event has seen each team match up against each other once so far. The rotation begins again and the time for revenge or domination is at hand. Can AmIGone continue their domination of the league? Do the chiefs have the recipe for a run down the second half of the league? Is Mighty Taco really just a poor-man's version of Taco Bell? Will anyone figure out what a Kinkajou is and why it should know anything about hockey? Some of these questions will be answered, some... the world may sooner find out how many licks it takes to get to the Tootsie Roll center of a Tootsie Pop.
This past week, in response to growing grumblings from various unnamed bomb-astic Managers, the league commissioner again opened himself up for questions in a press conference. The question that opened the conference off was again about possible collusion between the manager of AmIGone and the commissioner. Commissioner Bowman's response came with his tongue in full view of the reporters, "phthbtttttttttttttttt....." Commissioner Bowman then promptly ended the press conference.
Around the league last week, the fight for last place ended with the chiefs losing out again. The game was close enough, though, to lift both the chiefs and Kinkajous away from the bottom of the leauge as Windy City Matrix suffered their first shutout of the year. AmIGone have now posted two shutouts in the season (8-0 and 9-0). Wicked Pissahs suffered a setback as up-and-coming DaZ came up with a strong win, vaulting them into 3rd place in the league. Of course, that lead is tenuous at best as four other teams are within 4 points of 3rd place. Thunder Bay's tremendous upset of AmIGone has been followed up by a large goose egg as they lost a squeaker to Mighty Taco. Finally, Nocturne's Killers thrashed the Bombers, to take second place outright in the Bowman Division: AmIGone leads 3-0, followed by Nocturne's Killers 2-1, Bombers 1-2, and Mighty Taco 1-2 (Bombers hold the tie-breaker).
Coming up this week... the rematches begin. Wicked Pissahs get their chance against AmIGone. The teams look different but will the score reflect that? Mighty Taco and DaZ held a close match last time - now that DaZ is heating up, Mighty Taco will need to put in a spicier performance to hang around. Bombers and Thunder Bay also had a close game in their last matchup. Who's going to bomb this week and who's going to bring the thunder? (I know... that one was too easy and very clichéd. So sue me.) The chiefs can show if they have what it takes to make a come-back by taking down Nocturne's Killers. The second matchup between the father of a new baby and the baby of the family commences... Finally, Windy City Matrix will try to prove once and for all that she does have the skills to be employed at ESPN by taking down her rival the Kinkajous. Of course, Ice Kinkajous think that ESPN knows more about ice fishing than ice hockey and they intend to prove it...
It looks to be another interesting week! Remember - don't let your life get in the way of a good week of Fantasy Hockey!
Monday, November 27, 2006
Week 8 in the Dust
Note: This is a copy of the email sent out to the league this week.
With week 8 slowly fading into the background, it appears as though AmIGone have returned to their winning ways and remain atop the league, while the second place Thunder Bay couldn't hold out and lost to the Bostonians of Wicked Pissahs, widening the gap for first. This loss has also opened the door for the Bombers and Wicked Pissahs, who are both closing in on second place. The battle for last place was inconclusive as the first tie of the season was noted. However, the points awarded in the tie were enough for Windy City Matrix to move past a struggling Ice Kinkajous.
In an ironic twist of fate, the chiefs are, for the second week in a row, locked into a battle for last place - now against the Ice Kinkajous. Well, we all knew that Buffalo couldn't field too many winning teams and the chiefs are certainly proving that... As for this week's action, the power seems to have spread out with the leaders looking to strengthen their positions and the challengers looking for an upset. Bombers take on Nocturne's Killers as the father takes on the last (and currently the least) of the Bowman boys. How will the Bowman division look after this week? Does father really know best? AmIGone hope to avoid an embarrassment this week against the Chicago-bound Windy City Matrix - could linear algebra be their undoing? are the Matrices really Gone? Wicked Pissahs take their revitalized team against DaZ - with a three-game winning streak on the line, can the Pissahs continue to hit it out of the pahk or are they just going to piss their talent away? It's all up to their untested GM... Finally, Thunder Bay aims to prove last week was a blip and not the new course as they take on Mighty Taco. The Tacos have been rather silent lately but, as you know, with Mexican food, that silence tends to be deadly...
In other news, the fines for Mr. Carroll's remarks against the commissioner have been assessed at 3 boxes of Twinnings Infusions Tea and a face-to-face talk with the commissioner. Lawyers are finalizing the details.
This week ends the first rotation and the round-robin begins anew next week. Revenge is just around the corner... Don't forget to floss.
With week 8 slowly fading into the background, it appears as though AmIGone have returned to their winning ways and remain atop the league, while the second place Thunder Bay couldn't hold out and lost to the Bostonians of Wicked Pissahs, widening the gap for first. This loss has also opened the door for the Bombers and Wicked Pissahs, who are both closing in on second place. The battle for last place was inconclusive as the first tie of the season was noted. However, the points awarded in the tie were enough for Windy City Matrix to move past a struggling Ice Kinkajous.
In an ironic twist of fate, the chiefs are, for the second week in a row, locked into a battle for last place - now against the Ice Kinkajous. Well, we all knew that Buffalo couldn't field too many winning teams and the chiefs are certainly proving that... As for this week's action, the power seems to have spread out with the leaders looking to strengthen their positions and the challengers looking for an upset. Bombers take on Nocturne's Killers as the father takes on the last (and currently the least) of the Bowman boys. How will the Bowman division look after this week? Does father really know best? AmIGone hope to avoid an embarrassment this week against the Chicago-bound Windy City Matrix - could linear algebra be their undoing? are the Matrices really Gone? Wicked Pissahs take their revitalized team against DaZ - with a three-game winning streak on the line, can the Pissahs continue to hit it out of the pahk or are they just going to piss their talent away? It's all up to their untested GM... Finally, Thunder Bay aims to prove last week was a blip and not the new course as they take on Mighty Taco. The Tacos have been rather silent lately but, as you know, with Mexican food, that silence tends to be deadly...
In other news, the fines for Mr. Carroll's remarks against the commissioner have been assessed at 3 boxes of Twinnings Infusions Tea and a face-to-face talk with the commissioner. Lawyers are finalizing the details.
This week ends the first rotation and the round-robin begins anew next week. Revenge is just around the corner... Don't forget to floss.
Monday, November 20, 2006
Reign of the Undefeated has Ended
Note: This is a copy of the email sent out to the league this week.
Finally, the reign of the undefeated AmIGones has ended. While they still retain top position in both the Yahoo rankings and the other rankings (AmIGone has the tie-breaker with the Bombers), their undefeated season came to a screeching halt with a 7-3 lambasting at the hands of Thunder Bay. The chiefs, while not managing to pick up a win, did eke closer to moving out of the bottom spot in the league by staying within one point of the Bombers. Elsewhere, it seems that Wicked Pissah's change of course has indeed brought it good fortune as they walked away from last week with a second resounding victory in a row and third total victory (each win has had a margin of 5 or more points). When asked for comment, Manager Carroll said of his team, "I knew I had a good core, I just needed some extra talent to put this team on the right course. Look for us to dominate in the coming weeks." This was, of course, translated from heavy and mostly unintelligible Bostonian.
This week's featured match will be the two hottest teams in the league right now - Wicked Pissahs versus Thunder Bay! Tune in this week to see whose winning streak is a fluke and who in on the path to domination... In other action, the newly defeated AmIGones face off against DaZ in a battle reminding Manager Enlow "3 times a best man never a..." AmIGone looks to rebound with a revamped line-up. The return of Ryan Miller should help his chances.
In regional action, Mighty Taco take on Nocturne's Killers to determine who can be called the "second best Bowman Boy." Both teams are coming off a win last week so look for a high-scoring, close matchup. Bombers look to take on the Ice Kinkajous in a game that can only be billed as "there." This reporter can think of no particular story behind this otherwise uninspiring matchup. Finally, the pillow-fight of the year will determine the bottom of the league as the chiefs take on the Windy City Matrix. The loser of this game will need a serious revamp of their team to stay competitive this season.
Don't forget to read the postings, update your team, and have a Happy Thanksgiving! [Insert witty sign-off here]
Finally, the reign of the undefeated AmIGones has ended. While they still retain top position in both the Yahoo rankings and the other rankings (AmIGone has the tie-breaker with the Bombers), their undefeated season came to a screeching halt with a 7-3 lambasting at the hands of Thunder Bay. The chiefs, while not managing to pick up a win, did eke closer to moving out of the bottom spot in the league by staying within one point of the Bombers. Elsewhere, it seems that Wicked Pissah's change of course has indeed brought it good fortune as they walked away from last week with a second resounding victory in a row and third total victory (each win has had a margin of 5 or more points). When asked for comment, Manager Carroll said of his team, "I knew I had a good core, I just needed some extra talent to put this team on the right course. Look for us to dominate in the coming weeks." This was, of course, translated from heavy and mostly unintelligible Bostonian.
This week's featured match will be the two hottest teams in the league right now - Wicked Pissahs versus Thunder Bay! Tune in this week to see whose winning streak is a fluke and who in on the path to domination... In other action, the newly defeated AmIGones face off against DaZ in a battle reminding Manager Enlow "3 times a best man never a..." AmIGone looks to rebound with a revamped line-up. The return of Ryan Miller should help his chances.
In regional action, Mighty Taco take on Nocturne's Killers to determine who can be called the "second best Bowman Boy." Both teams are coming off a win last week so look for a high-scoring, close matchup. Bombers look to take on the Ice Kinkajous in a game that can only be billed as "there." This reporter can think of no particular story behind this otherwise uninspiring matchup. Finally, the pillow-fight of the year will determine the bottom of the league as the chiefs take on the Windy City Matrix. The loser of this game will need a serious revamp of their team to stay competitive this season.
Don't forget to read the postings, update your team, and have a Happy Thanksgiving! [Insert witty sign-off here]
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
Week 7 looms large
Note: This is a copy of the email sent out to the league this week.
Thanks right... time for week 7 our continuing coverage of the Main Event! Last week saw AmIGone continue on his winning streak by surpassing the early lead by Nocturne's Killers. Wicked Pissahs taught the Kinkajous the largest lesson of the week with a resounding 8-2-1 victory after changing the course, a message approved by the majority of American Voters. The Bombers, too, battled to a win and have taken third place in Yahoo scoring and second place in straight win-loss scoring.
This week looks to hold battles of Titanic proportions that will see the combatants rend the heavens with their victory or sink beneath the waves, split in twain. (Tonight's commentary brought to you by Dennis Leary.) That's right... #1 takes on #2 (Y rankings) as AmIGone goes for a 7th straight win by taking on Thunder Bay, who is looking for redemption after his loss last week. Will the battle live up to the hype or will the momentary loss of superstar Ryan Miller relegate AmIGone to the penalty box of history? In other match-ups, the Killers take on the Pissahs - the Killers are looking to get back to form while the Pissahs are looking for a second straight win and can already smell it (the Killers should clean up the dead carcases). Ice Kinkajous take on Mighty Taco in a battle that may well be won in the bar rather than on the ice. The Bombers could use the battle between #1 and #2 this week to move up in ranking with a win over the chiefs. Of course, the chiefs don't intend to stay in the basement forever... what would his newborn son think of him...? (It's ok... his uncle knows a thing or two about hockey...) Finally, DaZ takes on the Windy City Matrix - DaZ had a slow start but now, after moving in to fourth place, don't look like they'll slow down anytime soon. Do the Matrices have what it takes to show him up?
Stay tuned... this could get mildly interesting!
Thanks right... time for week 7 our continuing coverage of the Main Event! Last week saw AmIGone continue on his winning streak by surpassing the early lead by Nocturne's Killers. Wicked Pissahs taught the Kinkajous the largest lesson of the week with a resounding 8-2-1 victory after changing the course, a message approved by the majority of American Voters. The Bombers, too, battled to a win and have taken third place in Yahoo scoring and second place in straight win-loss scoring.
This week looks to hold battles of Titanic proportions that will see the combatants rend the heavens with their victory or sink beneath the waves, split in twain. (Tonight's commentary brought to you by Dennis Leary.) That's right... #1 takes on #2 (Y rankings) as AmIGone goes for a 7th straight win by taking on Thunder Bay, who is looking for redemption after his loss last week. Will the battle live up to the hype or will the momentary loss of superstar Ryan Miller relegate AmIGone to the penalty box of history? In other match-ups, the Killers take on the Pissahs - the Killers are looking to get back to form while the Pissahs are looking for a second straight win and can already smell it (the Killers should clean up the dead carcases). Ice Kinkajous take on Mighty Taco in a battle that may well be won in the bar rather than on the ice. The Bombers could use the battle between #1 and #2 this week to move up in ranking with a win over the chiefs. Of course, the chiefs don't intend to stay in the basement forever... what would his newborn son think of him...? (It's ok... his uncle knows a thing or two about hockey...) Finally, DaZ takes on the Windy City Matrix - DaZ had a slow start but now, after moving in to fourth place, don't look like they'll slow down anytime soon. Do the Matrices have what it takes to show him up?
Stay tuned... this could get mildly interesting!
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