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Dragons Drop 3-0 Decision (9/2) The Dragons season was completed last night when the Yellowjackets took a 3-0 win and the E Divsion crown. The Dragons lost their first final series in recent memory and were swept out of the series for the first time. Goalie Eric Vieweg playing in what was the last game of his illustrious career, played brilliantly but could not manage to carry the Dragons with him on this evening. Eric, we wish you well! You will be missed! The next step for the Dragons is next season, and finding a new goalie. Front Office personnel are hoping to contact former goalie jim Marks and garner his services but no word has come from management regarding this as yet. The schedules for next season are due out on Wednesday Sept. 8th, stay tuned for that and more from the Dragons.
Lose 4-3 to Yellowjackets (8/30) The first game of the finals went to the Yellowjackets last night. Depsite leading 2-0 going into the second period the Dragons could not hold on and dropped a 4-3 decision. Ray Glowicki got things going with a goal at the 8:12 mark, followed by a tally by Jim Gaglione. But the Yellowjackets answered with three goals in the second to take a 3-2 lead until Gaglione tied at the 5:17 mark. The Jackets took the lead in the 3rd period at the 7:11 mark and the Dragons just could not find the net again despite some very good looks a the net. Including a final change at the 9:59 mark that just went high by Glowicki. Netminder Eric Vieweg played his usual game (stood on his head) stopping 36 of 40 shots. Game 2 is slated for Wednesday 9/1 at 10PM, and game 3 is set for 9/10 at 8PM.
Knock Off High Spirit Buzzards (8/28) The Dragons made to the E Division finals saturday night with a 5-4 win over the Buzzards. Behind a hattrick from Jay Myers and two goals from Jim Gaglione, the Dragons are playing in their first final series in 8 seasons. This was a nail biter the whole way as the Blanc et Rouge came back from 2 goals down in the third period to nail down the win. If you can believe the score sheet netminder Eric Vieweg, playing in his final season, stopped 15 of 19 shots! The Dragons took a 1-0 lead into the second period but a late flurry of goals in the second (all within the final 2:21 of the period) saw the Buzzards leading 3-2 entering the third period. The Buzzards scored first in the third (about 2 minutes in) but 2 goals from Myers had the teams evened up at the 7:30 mark. The teams went back and forth over the next 6:45 until Myers found Gaglione all alone in front of the net and the rest is history. Adding helpers tonight were Myers (3g 1a), Doug Stewart (1a) and Kathy Higgins (1a). Up next for the Dragons is the Yellowjackets in a best two of three series starting Sunday 8/29 at 8pm.
Top Goalie in Final Season (8/24) Netminder Eric Vieweg should be named the E Division goalie for the summer season later this week. The unofficial results have him with a save percentage of 89.19598 to the Tsunami goalie's 89.000. Vieweg took home the honor when No Army forfeited their game to Tsunami and the Yellowjackets scored twice on 25 shots on Tuesday. This left the Tsunami goalie with 267 saves on 300 shots. Congratulations to Mr. Vieweg and good luck to him as he enters his final playoff series.
Dragons to Play the Buzzards (8/24) The Dragons will open the playoffs on saturday 8/28 at 9pm vs the High Spirit Buzzards. By virtue of the Tsunami wins over No Army and Yellowjackets to close out the regular season.
Dragons Knock Off Buzzards 5-2 (8/21) The Dragons closed out the regular season with a 5-2 win over the High Spirit Buzzards last night. In arguably the best played game of the Dragons season, they now await the playoffs and a most likely first round game against these same Buzzards. Leading the scoring for the Dragons was Ray Glowicki with a hattrick. Also scoring were Doug Stewart (1g 1a) and Mike Connors (1g 1a). Adding helpers were Dave Carter, Jim Gaglione (2a) and Kathy Higgins (1a). And in his final regular season game Eric Vieweg notced career win number 30 stopping 28 of 30 shots on net. Up next for the Dragons should be these same Buzzards on Saturday 8/28 at 9pm in the first round of the playoffs. That is provided Tsunami wins one of its two remaining games (Yellow Jackets and No Army).
Deposit Due by Early September (8/20) Team Management announced plans to submit the team roster for yet another season of Dragons Hockey. This will mark the 34th consecutive season at PISA for the Dragons franchise. If any player cannot return for next season please let management know of your intent not to return so they can plan accoringly.
Dragons Beat No Army 5-2 (8/15) The Dragons qualified for the playoffs after defeating No Army 5-2 Sunday night. This marks a return to playoff action after a one season hiatus for the Dragons. With one game to play, the Dragons could finish as high as third but no lower than fourth on the season. Scoring tonight for the Blanc et Rouge wereRay GLowicki (2g 1a), Jim Gaglione (1g 2a), Mick Pechenuk (1g 1a) and Dave Carter (1g). Adding helpers, no scoring tonight form the goalie position, was Jay Myers (2a). Solid again in net was Eric Vieweg, making his next to last stop of the regular season in this his final? season, stopping 35 of 37 shots. Up next for the Dragons is the division leading High Spirit Buzzards on Friday the 20th at 9PM.
Dragons Beat No Army 7-2 (8/7) The Dragons got just what they needed Friday night, a matchup with last last place No Army. And the result they needed, a 7-2 win. With the win, the Dragons ended a 7 game winless streak. Scoring for the Dragons were Mike Connors (2g 1a), Ray Glowicki (2g 2a), Mick Pechenuk, Rit Carter and Doug Stewart (1g 1a). Addings helpers were Dave Carter, Jim Gaglione (2a), and GOALIE ERIC VIEWEG -with his FIRST POINT as a Dragon! Up next for the Dragons is No Army again on Sunday August 15th at 9PM.
YellowJackets Score Winner with :24 Left (8/4) The Yellowjackets ended a valiant comeback bid by the Dragons last night scoring the winning goal with a mere 24 seconds left in the third period. Down 4-1 after the first the teams traded goals in the second, but then in the third period despite only one sub the Dragons began to chip away. Scoring their third goal of the period and tying the game with just 1:18 left, things were looking up but the late goal by the Yellowjackets ended any hope of a win. Scoring for the Dragons were Ray Glowicki (Hattrick), and Jim Gaglione (2g). Adding helpers were Rit Carter (3), and Kathy Higgins and Dave Carter with one apiece. Eric Vieweg stopped 32 of 38 shots on the night. Up next for the Dragons in the last place No Army, Friday night (8/6) at 8PM.
3-2 Loss Continues Winless Streak (7/31) The Yellowjackets beat the Dragons 3-2 Friday night. Despite a strong effort from the squad, the outcome was the same as the prior 5 nights - no W. Signs are pinting in the right direction for the team but they just have a case of the 2-goal blues (can't seems to score more than two goals a night). Scoring for the Dragons were Mike Connors, and Jay Myers. Adding helpers were Jim Gaglione, Doug Stewart, and Dave Carter. Being his usual self in net was Eric Vieweg, stopping 30 of 33 shots. Up next is the Jackets again on Tuesday night (8/3) at 10PM.
Lose 6-2 to High Spirit Buzzards (7/28) With the loss last night to the Buzzards (6-2), the Dragons winless streak has now reached 5 games. The effort was there against the division leaders, the ball could just not find the net for the Dragons. Going down 3-0 after one period and 4-0 after 2, the Dragons managed to cut the deficit to 4-2 with 6 minutes left, but could not dent the net again. Playing well in net once again was Eric Vieweg, stopping 33 of 38 shots on him (1 empty net goal was scored). Scoring tonight for the Red and White were Kathy Higgins and Jay Myers. Adding helpers were Myers and Jim Gaglione. Up next for the Blanc et Rouge is the Yellowjackets on Friday 7/30 at 8PM.
Loss and Tie with Tsunami (7/26) The Dragons extended their losing streak to 3 on friday and ended? it on Sunday with a loss and a tie to Tsunami. A 5-2 loss on friday and a 2-2 tie on Sunday capped the wekend series between these two long rivals. Playing poorly on friday night and without a couple of key components, the Dragons could not manage to dent the net enough to come away with a win. On Sunday, the Dragons took a 2-0 lead into the third and could not manage to hold on. The overtime period had everything but a goal in it as action end to end. Stats are to follow as the AP feed was late over the wire. Of note over the weekend, it looks like Defensemen Dave Spencer might have yet another broken toe MRI results have not been released by team officials. Up next for the Dragons is the undefeated High Spirit Buzzards on Tuesday 7/27 at 8PM.
Tough Stretch Looming (7/19) The Dragons lost their second game of the young season on friday to Hi Spirit Buzzards 6-2. Leading the scoring for the Blanc et Rouge were Jay Myers and Ray Glowicki. Adding helpers were Myers and Rit Carter. Showing his usual toughness was netminder Eric Vieweg stopping his usual multitude of shots and breaking his thumb in the process. The Dragons begin a tough stretch of the schedule this friday as they play 4 games in a 7 day stretch. Up first is Tsunami on friday July 23rd.
Drops and Adds for the Summer (6/28) Team officials today released to the public the final roster names for the summer season. This roster seems to have the most changes the Dragons have seen in many a season. Absent after a long run with the red and white are winger Steve Lamonica, and center/winger Joe Morrissey. Word has it that both had contractual arrangements with teams in Latvia and Mesopitamia which precluded them from taking the deck this season. We wish them well and hope to see them back in the Red and White once again in the future. But in their absence management was able to re-acquire the contract of defenseman Mick Pechenuk, back after a long rehab with a case of water on the knee. Also back after long absence is young Raymond Glowicki, his contract became available after he was declared a free agent by rink and league officials after he completed his required community service for an off-deck incident involving an unidentifed lady friend, a Ct Transit bus and a can of cheese whiz (team officials chose to ignore this incident and would would like nothing better than to put this incident behind young Raymond) - welcome back young Raymond! Last and surely not least team management would like to welcome aboard the team's super sub - Jay M-Y-E-R-S! As previously written up in this column, Jay has already made an impact on the team - Welcome aboard Jay!
One Sub Leads to 6-2 Loss (6/28) The Dragons dropped their firrst game of the Summer season, a 6-2 loss to the YellowJackets. Playing with only one sub, and missing several key members of the lineup the Dragons were not able to match up properly with the opposition. Scoring for the Dragons was Rit Carter (2g) with helpers from Mike Connors (2a), and Doug Stewart (1a). Up next for the Blanc et Rouge is High Spirit Buzzards on Friday July 16th at 8PM.
Century Mark for Stewart! (6/20) On Sunday, against No Army, Doug Stewart reached a career milestone! Becoming only the second Dragon to ever reach the 100 goal plateau! Congratulations Doug!
Take Down Tsunami and No Army (6/20) The Dragons opened the Summer session with 2 wins and ended a 13 game losing streak. With a new face - Jay Myers - on the squad, the team swept two games from Tsunami and No Army, 5-1 and 3-2. Captain Dave Carter credits the effort of Super Scout Eric Vieweg with finding Myers who has already made a difference and sparked the offense to heights it did not reach in the spring season. On Friday against Tsunami, Myers led the scoring with 2 goals and an assist while Doug Stewart chipped in with 2 goals as well. Mike Connors had a goal and 2 helpers. Jim Gaglione had 3 assists and Dave Spencer - back after a long rehab assignment in Juno, Alaska - had a helper in his first game back. On Sunday vs No Army, Myers again made his presnece known with a goal and 2 assists. Doug Stewart added a tally, and Mick Pechenuk chimed in, himself back after a season hiatus, with a goal and an assist. Rit Carter added two helpers in the 3-2 win over No Army. Up next for the Dragons is the Yellow Jackets on Friday June 25 at 9PM.
Date of First Game Changes (6/10) The date of our first game is changed. As stated in an earlier post, we HAD 13 games on the issued schedule. PISA officials called team headquarters tonight and said that our first game is actually not until Friday June 18th at 8PM. See you then!
Dragons Open Tuesday 6/15 (6/9) The summer Schedule was released today and the Dragons open on Tuesday June 15 at 10PM. Our opening night opponent is an old friend - TSUNAMI. As a matter of fact we should get used to seeing them as we play them twice in a 3 day span and 4 times overall. It might just be a schedule fluke but we also have 13 games on the current schedule, stay tuned for more on that. See you all Friday 6/18! See change above!!!!
Important Dates to Note (5/18) Please note the folllowing dates for the upcoming season. First the Roster cutoff date is Friday June 4th, ours is already in and we need to put some money down - any help in this area by returning players would be appreciated. The next imprtant date is Wednesday June 9th - the day the new schedule comes out. Please watch the web site for the schedule announcement. Finally is the week of June 14th - this is the start of the new season. If anyone is changing their roster status or plans to take this season off, PLEASE let me know ASAP, so that I can plan around your absence. That's all for now, enjoy the time off, and we'll see you all when the season starts sometime after the 14th of June.
Lack of players causes forfeit (5/12) For those not in attendance at the Storm game, we cannot field a team due to prior the commitments of a majority of the squad. And hence we will be forfeiting the final game of the season. Watch this site for info on next session. If there is a conflict for next session or you are not sure of your status please let me know ASAP, thanks.
5-3 Loss to Storm Caps Season (5/12) The Storm beat the Dragons Tuesday night 5-3 to cap a perfect?? season for the Dragons (0-12). This coupled with the impending 1-0 defeat next Tuesday will end the season for the Dragons at 0-12. Due to the lack of players for next week we will be forfeiting to the Fishsticks, so there is no need for attendance next week. Watch this site for info on next season. Scoring tonight for the Blanc et Rouge were Doug Stewart (2g) and Jim Gaglione (1g). Adding the only helper for the night was Joe Morrissey. Netminder Eric Vieweg faced a mere 42 shots on net, turning back 37 of them.
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