Shocking the Shockers

In a very winnable game tomorrow night the Cosby Sweaters will put their ego's on the line and look to come out with the first win of what has become a very frustrating season.

I caught up with a few players after their mandatory skate on tuesday morning,

Defenceman Kevin Ahearn skated despite nursing tender groin "Ive been battling this thing since the ski trip. I think it was either the icy deck sliding or walking around in ski boots. either way I was a bit shy on the slappers out there today"

Goaltender Ron Whaley isn't nursing any injuries is excited about improving on his GAA as well as groin checking skills, "I saw Simek around the practice facilities...trade deadline...all i can say is i was excited for round two!"

**Rumor Control** the team has not made any trade deadline moves and that may or may not have been Jamison Simek lurking around the Sweaters Betty Crocker Practice Facility.

A very happy Mark Jacyna, "It is awesome being back at practice! After the conditions in that loft area last weekend we are all just so ecstatic to be in a large open air space!"

Shaffer had no comment, his eyes however did look pink.

heres what to look for against the Shockers......

- At 4-5 the Shockers are the team nearest to the sweaters in the standings.

- Once again the opponent relies heavily on one scorer. Stop #20's backhand shot and you stop the monster.

- The Shockers tend to be a dirty team, can the Sweaters keep their wits about them.

- Over/Under on emails written asking forgiveness? The early line is 2.

- Will our own #20 please no backhanders prove himself to be the scoring punch the team has been lacking?

- Big Rigs going to the net. #41, 21, 20. Go to Pho Deluxe for Pho! Go to the net for goals! get it, got it, good!

Team Get-away Recap

Given their current record, team president Emily Kollaja decided to withdraw the teams 4 all stars from the festivities. Deciding instead to use the all star weekend to strengthen the teams camaraderie, as well as their ability to overcome pungent odors.

In an attempt to get drunk improve moral and their winning percentage; the Cosby Sweaters packed up a rental greyhound bus and drove to West Virginia Deep Creek Lake MD for some much needed rest.

The location of the getaway was a beautiful cabin owned by minority owner Oscar Cosby. Upon arriving the team was treated to a gourmet meal consisting of brats, burgers, and brews. and

What a mistake that menu turned out to be.

Clearly unamused, forward Mark Jacyna declared "some members of the team clearly cannot handle their Brats" Grinder-water consultant Ted Shaffer echoed those sentiments but was too shaken to get out any intelligible comments on the subject "just terrible" was picked up amongst his mutterings.

Despite the setback, it seem a wonderful weekend was had by all and the sweaters appear ready for a second half push.

Quick hits

- Several illustrations were drawn early sunday morning, they are being considered as new logos.

- Defenseman Joe W was unable to attend as he is no longer welcome in the state of Maryland.

- Despite breaking the unnecessary injury clause in all players contracts, the team proceeded to ski/snowboard/Ski-blade (Luke) on sunday morning. Fun was had by all.

- Matt 'roja-rapido' Myerson impressed all in attendance with his triple cork on the rental skis.

he explained it simply "you learn alot of things in mexico. Some good, others......"

Team Get-away goes awry. Shaffer dead at age 23

Crushing goals; the American Way

Thursday evening the Cosby Sweaters will face off against a red team that is flying high. Too high perhaps? While their solid play has allowed them a nice early lead in the standings, it may come with a price...overconfidence.

Several self proclaimed benchmarks such as reaching 100 goals scored on the season, Staying below a seemingly arbitrary 56 goals allowed on the season, and finally the doomsday like achievement of getting Pete Collis his first career goal.

What can be said of a team that puts arbitrary stats above the only one that matters?

Zey lack discipline!!

Look for the Cosby Sweaters to come out playing with the passion of 1000 Steve Hands and suprise the high flying Red Army!

Prediction 6-5 Cosby Sweaters in shootout

Cosby Sweaters look to bag first win, communism.

The 1980 men's Olympic ice hockey team took to the ice a massive underdog. They had been written off completely. The total annihilation to come at the hands of the soviets was a mere formality. But then something amazing happened.

A group of inexperienced young players banded together and played the best 60 minutes of hockey in their life's.

On Thursday night in the Anita's breakfast burrito arena the Cosby Sweaters look to relive that heroic effort against a 6-0 Red army squad that seems as dominant as a certain wall once did. Just Before It Fell.

Keep an eye out for a pregame analysis of what the underdog sweaters will need to do in order to take down the soviet super power.

Re-Birth

The cosby sweaters were once a proud franchise.... Tune in; were coming back