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GAME OF THE WEEK
Cobra Kai (2-0) at Corlears Hookers (1-1)
Location: Tompkins West, 1:00 PM
All-Time Series: Corlears Hookers lead 3-1
Game Notes: Cobra Kai is on top of the world, as well as the Donohue Division, as the team is off to the best start in its five season history.  In week 1, the Dojo rallied from a halftime deficit against La Famiglia to secure its first opening day victory ever.  The momentum carried to week 2, when Cobra Kai notched a solid win over Mega Touch.  The Corlears Hookers also won their first game of the season with an impressive triumph over Rubens Division rival LBS, Inc.  However, the Hookers stubbed their proverbial toes in week 2 with a stunning loss to the underrated, yet generally uninspiring, Happy Little Elves.  After overlooking the Elves, have the Hookers learned their lesson as they take on a much improved Cobra Kai team?
Keys To The Game:
1. For the second straight season, Will Kuhns leads Cobra Kai’s offensive attack.  He has scored two goals in each of the team’s first two games and attributes his success to his camouflage t-shirt, which he claims keeps him hidden from the opposing defense’s view.
2. Jason Eitel led the Corlears Hookers with 22 goals in the 2009 season, but has missed the team’s first two games due to a long bout with measles.  However, he was granted a clean bill of health earlier this week by team doctor Josh “Doc” Sadlier-Brown and is now listed as probable.
3. Cobra Kai and the Corlears Hookers last met in week 21 of the 2009 season.  The Dojo prevailed in a shootout 4-3, even though the afternoon was otherwise marred by ”rain fears”.
Eli’s Pick: Corlears Hookers.  They rarely lose two games in a row.
Derek’s Pick: Corlears Hookers.  Eitel should have a big game if he does return.
Watchability: 3.5 Biagionis.

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Rain Fears…

Today’s games have been cancelled due to inclement weather.

The Media Is Always Watching You

GAME OF THE WEEK
Happy Little Elves (1-0-0-1) at Unicorns (2-0)
Location: Tompkins West, 2:00 PM
All-Time Series: Tied 1-1
Game Notes: Both the Happy Little Elves and the Unicorns teams enter this critical Fairy Tale Cup contest coming off of impressive wins.  Last Sunday, the Elves stunned the Corlears Hookers 7-4 to open their five-game road trip.  “The Chairman” Ben Chadwick led his team by example with two second-half goals, while Rich Glanzer made the smart coaching decision not to play himself for the second straight week.  Meanwhile, the Unicorns knocked off the defending champion Sky Fighters in a hard-fought 4-3 victory.  After shutting out the Dark Rainbows on opening day, goaltender Craig “Ug” LaCombe played spectacularly once again and fended off a barrage of shots (mostly from Martin “Ocho Cinco” Cejka) to preserve the win.  With both the Elves and Unicorns looking sharp early on, this game will not only be key in deciding the Fairy Tale Cup, but also the Hackett Division.
Keys To The Game:
1. The Elves have had a propensity for late game heroics this season, as a last minute goal by Garrett “Ax” Carrino salvaged a point against the Rehabs, and five second half goals (including the two by Chadwick) flipped a 3-2 deficit into the win against the Hookers.
2. Unicorns free agent acquisition Joe has scored a goal in each of his team’s first two games.  He is stepping in well to fill the shoes of key losses Nelson and “Biff” (Ted).
3. The Elves defeated the Unicorns last season, prompting Rich Glanzer and “The Chairman” Ben Chadwick to believe that they had won the prestigious (yet imaginary) Fairy Tale Cup.  However, the win actually forced a three-way tie in the series, ironically allowing the Unicorns to maintain possession.  Glanzer still does not understand this concept.
Eli’s Pick: Happy Little Elves.  Sorry, Rich.
Derek’s Pick: Happy Little Elves.  I’ve heard rumors that Chris “Crush” O’Neil will be back for this week, making the Elves even more dangerous.
Watchability: 4 Clavicles

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ACS Tournament Coming May 1

On Saturday May 1st, the Rehabs’ own “Con” Ed Lau will once again host his annual street hockey tournament to benefit the American Cancer Society. It will take place from 9 AM to 3 PM at Moffo Rink in lower Manhattan.  To play, all you need to do is donate a minimum of $30 and sign a waiver upon arrival.  If you and a friend each donate $60 per person, both of you can be placed on the same team.  Otherwise, the teams will be created in a manner that distributes the talent evenly.

As usual, Ed stresses that “THIS IS A NON-CONTACT EVENT WITH NO SLAPSHOTS AND NO TOLERANCE FOR AGGRESSION”.  Remember, we’re all playing for charity!

Online registration is strongly encouraged as a receipt will be issued to you directly, and there is the potential for employer donation matching.  To date, the tournament has raised more than $10,000, and Ed expects to crack the $16,000 barrier this year.

For more information, contact “Con” Ed Lau or Liza Watts.

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The Rehabs Are Clearly Happy With Their Win

Rehabs 5, Mathematics 1
Rehabs: Adam Skuse 2 (2), Alex Doucette (2), Tom Houston (2), Rob Blandi (1)
Mathematics: Scott Lee (1)

Happy Little Elves 7, Corlears Hookers 4
Happy Little Elves: Trevor Beauclair 2 (2), “The Chairman” Ben Chadwick 2 (2), Jarome “Hornswoggle” Ramos 2 (2), Ryan Nakahara (2)
Corlears Hookers: Gavin “Dutch’s Brother” Kearney 2 (3), Dan Thompson (2), Libby Lewis (1)

Filthy Gorgeous 3, LBS, Inc. 1
Filthy Gorgeous: Suvin “The Guru” Malik 2 (2), “Gentleman” James Pereira (1)
LBS, Inc.: Tom Capatosta (1)

Gut Rot 2, Fresh Kills 1 (OT-SO)
Gut Rot: Jefferson (1)
Fresh Kills: Mike Sokolyansky (2)
Shootout: Gut Rot wins 1-0.  Successful attempt by Cristopher.
Game Notes: Sokolyansky scored the tying goal with seven minutes remaining in regulation.

Unicorns 4, Sky Fighters 3
Unicorns: Joe (2), Chris (1), Jeanne (1), Ryan (1)
Sky Fighters: Greg Infanti (2), Martin “Ocho Cinco” Cejka (1), Dan Hopper (1)

Denim Demons 6, La Famiglia 3
Denim Demons: Zack Tinkelman 4 (5), Bob DiProspero 2 (3)
Tuques: Denis Miciletto 2 (2), Shafiq “Off Black” Perry (1)

Gouging Anklebiters 2, Butchers 1 (OT-SO)
Gouging Anklebiters: Sarah Moore (1)
Butchers: Arnold Sanchez (1)
Shootout: Gouging Anklebiters win 1-0.  Successful attempt by Alex Derhohannesian.

Cobra Kai 3, Mega Touch 1
Cobra Kai: Will Kuhns 2 (4), Mark Talercio (2)
Mega Touch: Joe Lops (3)

Tompkins Square Riots 5, Poutine Machine 0
Tompkins Square Riots: Patrik Blohmé (2), Shane-o DeBlasio (1), Joe Fiore (1), Alexandre Frenette (1), Myrto Mylopoulos (1)
Shutout: Dave Gil de Rubio (1)
Game Notes: Mylopoulos scored her first BTSH goal.

What The Puck 6, Dark Rainbows 3
What The Puck: Mike “The X-Factor” Woodsworth 2 (2), Brian Vroom 2 (2), Salvatore Malguarnera, Jr. (2), Larry “Mad Dog” Zimmer (2)
Dark Rainbows: Lindsey Foehrenbach (1), P.T. Walkley (1), Josh Wilson (1)