Shuley Cup Finals Recap (Nov 14, 2009)

Guys,

It was an exciting, down-to-the-wire final game. Both Goannas and Schrock On! gave the game their best effort and it showed.

First period, both teams showed a lot of hustle, but neither team put up any points.

Just under one minute in the second period, Todd (Goannas) notched a goal with some help from Cap'n Schrocky and Micah. Schock On! responded at 9:46 left in the second period, when Bobby won the face-off and scored. 45 seconds later, Denny had a breakaway and fooled us by staying on his feet and ripping one past Marco. Bobby added to the count with help from Kieran bringing the score to 3-1 for Schrock On! at the end of the second period. In the 3rd, Rossi (Goannas) notched a second point for himself in the tournament with assists from Gais and Jeff.

The last 10 minutes of the game was nervewracking -- lots of shots, skirmishes in front of the net, rushes, and pure excitement. A tie situation would have led to a shootout and in the last 30 seconds, it looked like Goannas were going to tie it up, but Schrock On! held on to the one goal lead for the championship.

The "Shu" Cup award (this consisted of an actual shoe donated by Melissa; trophy built by Pauly) was given to the Goannas for their valiant effort.

Schrock On! was presented with the first ever Shuley Cup Champions trophy. They were also given a trophy containing the mini-Heineken keg which was drunk during the Shuley Cup Live Draft Party. (there are pictures). The Heiny trophy will have a plaque where year after year we will inscribe the champion team's name.

Tournament MVP went to to the well-deserving Billy the goalie who was tantamount in gettiing Schrock On! into the finals and helping them clinch the win.

Thanks everyone for the Bruins jersey :). I will wear it with great pride!

Barb (tourney photographer) will have pictures available. I will send out a link as soon as possible.

I will also be sending out a questionnaire sometime in the future on how I can improve this for next year.

Thanks everyone. Hope you're resting up nicely.