Rub A Dub Dub, Three Men In A Tub
GAME OF THE WEEK
Rehabs vs. Fresh Kills
Location: Tompkins West, 4:00 PM
All-Time Series: Tied 4-4
Game Notes: This Rubens Division contest pits the defending champions against one of the most loquacious teams in BTSH. Despite winning the BTSH title game last year, Fresh Kills was an average team throughout the regular season. However, this year, they open the season with a lot more confidence and are determined to prove last year’s playoff run was more than lighting in a bottle. Even after a disappointing finish to the 2008 season, the Rehabs also enter this game brimming with confidence. Rookie sensation Sean “$howJu” McClain gloated, “Boy, is it gonna be good to hand the defending champs their first loss of the season!” Will this statement motivate $howJu’s new team or will it simply serve as bulletin board fodder for the defending champs?
Keys To The Game:
1. Due to a previous commitment, Rehabs captain Meredith Danberg-Ficarelli will miss her team’s opening game. In her absence, assistant captains Gina Hackett and Kami Moore will run the show. It is speculated that Bryan “Stork” Welch will chime in as well.
2. Although he continues to garner less fanfare than some of the other BTSH goalies, Fresh Kills netminder Dave Gil de Rubio remains a key component of their defense. His reliability and consistency enable them to be a lot more aggressive on offense.
3. While he is always up for spirited and good-natured competition, Fresh Kills captain Kevin “The Planet” Foster does not care for the trash talking preceding this game, as he is really just a sensitive guy.
Eli’s Pick: Rehabs. This is the type of game they usually thrive on.
Derek’s Pick: Fresh Kills. I underestimated them throughout the entire 2008 playoffs, so I’m making it a point to pick them on opening day.
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