2017-18 Game #6/7/8

The Hot Rods continued their dominant play in Games 6, 7 and 8 of the 2017-18 Winter Season, coming away with 2 Wins and an Overtime Loss.

Game #6
The Hot Rods laid a spanking on the Heartbreak Kids 11-1, in a game that was of little meaning due to divisional realignment. The HBKs were moving down a division and this was their last game at this level. The Rods decided to send them out with a bang, led by Hat Tricks from Trevor Buerkert and Tom Hautzinger.

The game got a little chippy at 6-1, with the Hot Rods deciding to let their play speak for them. Hautzinger's hatty came on 3 unassisted goals that have earned him the nicknames "Puck Hog" and "Biscuit Pig".

Game #7
The HRHC went winless for the first time this season in Game #7, losing in a shootout to the Eh Team II. The Hot Rods were able to score 3 in the first period, but let the EH Team back in the game closing out the second with a 4-3 lead. The EH Team scored 2 more in the third to take a 5-4 lead. "BP" came through late in the game with Barlow pulled from the goal, scoring with just 14 seconds left to tie the game 5-5. 

The Rods were at a disadvantage in the shootout from the get-go as Keith Pelletier was so deep in thought about the dangle he was going to unleash on the goalie, he forgot to take the puck with him on the attempt. Fortunately, the nice gentlemen in the black and white stripes let him turn back and try again with the puck.

Game #8
The Hot Rods gaot back into the win column in Game #8 this past Friday night, beating the Aces 10-5. Mark Schellenberg led the way with 2 goals and 5 assists, and Kevin Csada picked up a Hat Trick as well. Schellenberg seemed to feel like he had to make up for his twin brother, who was absent from the ice due to a forgotten skate.

Bryan Galambos got the call in goal, finally getting to use the gear he had purchased a while ago but never used. 5 GA is not bad for your first game in net!!!!!


*The Hot Rods next action is Friday, Nov 3rd, 9:00 PM at Scott Seaman vs the Healthy Scratches.*

Games 4 & 5/Divisional Realignment

The Hot Rods Hockey Club remains undefeated on the season, posting wins in their last two games with a 5-0 decision over the Healthy Scratches and a 7-3 victory over the Replacements.

Game #4
In the win versus the Healthy Scratches, Cam Campbell led the way with 2 goals and 4 PIMs. Campbell's first goal set the tone early in the first period with what could be the nicest pass in the history of the Hot Rods HC. This reporter cannot recall who actually sent the pass but he is probably very attractive and well-bearded. Keith Pelletier, Sean Vander Linden and Chris Potter also picked up goals for the Rods.

Against all odds, Nick Giannoulis was held off the score sheet. At one point during the game, with no one around him, he repeatedly called for the puck, with his stick ready in the air for an Ovechkin-like one-timer. When the puck finally made it his way, and he was able to get a shot away, many of his teammates thought they were watching the slo-mo instant replay of the shot, but it turned out he didn't quite get as much wood on it as he would have liked.

Game #5
Hot Rods win 7-3. Not much to report.

....Except for allegations that Dean Tuttle felt sorry for the other team, so he starting shooting on his own net. Or he wanted to score so badly that it didn't matter which net he put it in. Much to his shigrin, he couldn't seem to find the back of the net on either goalie.

Divisional Realignment
The Heartbreak Kids were moved down to Tier 3 - Div B and the Wild moved up to our division. We are currently going to stay in Tier 3 - Div A for now. The realignment made it so a few of our game times were moved from Fridays at 9 to Tues at 10:30. Check the Hot Rods NCHL Page or Teamsnap for more details on changes in game times.

***Next action is Friday, Oct 13th vs the Heartbreak Kids at 9:00 pm at Scott Seaman Arena.***

Game #3 Summary

The Hot Rods Hockey Club picked up their third straight win with a 6-2 victory over the Heartbreak Kids Friday night.

It was a penalty-filled affair, with goaltender John Barlow setting the tone early. After covering the puck and receiving a few whacks from the opposing player, Barlow felt that multiple trapper punches were required. In a post-game interview, Barlow gave the following statement, “One, two, or even three whacks I can handle, but 6 is unnecessary.”

The Heartbreak Kids were the first to hit scoresheet, but the Rods responded quickly and often with four unanswered goals. In a night where he would not be denied, Henry Leaver used the motto, “Forecheck, Backcheck, Paycheque” and was rewarded with a hat trick for all his hard work.

The rough stuff died down by the second period with the refs getting things under control, but not before each team had received 5 penalties, and at one point Mark Schellenberg got slapped in the face during a scrum. When the HB Kids received their 6^th penalty, Nick Giannoulis (aka Birthday Boy) was called upon to take the penalty shot, but unfortunately buckled under the pressure. The Hot Rods were hoping that this was not a trend for the rest of the night as he was looking to score later as well.

Full game details are available on the Game Summary.

The Hot Rods next game is Friday, Sept. 29^th, 9:00 pm at Scott Seaman against the Healthy Scratches.

Game #2 and Schedule Updates

The Hot Rods Hockey Club picked up their second win of the season Monday night in a hard fought battle with the Aces. The score on the league website says 7-4, but the actual result was a much closer 6-5.

You see, there would be no way that the Rods could have scored 7 goals, specifically that Tom Hautzinger could have scored 2. In the history of all hockey, no player has scored more than one goal in a game where their only move is to cut to the outside during a rush. Therefore, it can be deduced that Hautzinger could not have scored 2 goals, and therefore the Rods could not have 7 total goals.

You can see the full game recap, and completely blatant deception from Monday's game at Hot Rods Game #2

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The remainder of the 2017-18 Schedule was posted today and it looks as though we better like those Friday games. For the rest of the season, except for 1 Wednesday game and 2 Saturday games, all of our games are Friday nights at 9:00 pm at Scott Seaman Stadium.

Please be advised, the schedule will probably change slightly as divisional realignment occurs after the first 5-8 games. As well, I have only entered the games on Teamsnap up to Xmas in case there is significant changes to the schedule (probably wont be though).

You can see our schedule up to Christmas on the calendar on the side of  this Blog---------->

or check out the NCHL website at Hot Rods Schedule.

Hot Rods Season Opener

The Hot Rods Hockey Club kicked off the 2017-2018 winter season with a 5-1 victory over the Eh Team II on Friday, Sept. 15. Some credited the win to their lucky charms, the new Hot Rods HC hats.

John Barlow was stellar in net keeping the Hot Rods in it throughout the whole game, stopping multiple breakaways. 

After a scoreless first period, it didn't take long for the Rods to get their first goal, coming a couple minutes into the second period. Who else should open the scoring but the leading scorer from last season, Tony Schellenberg. The Hot Rods then proceeded to get goals from 4 more players, Nick Giannoulis, Keith Pelletier, Ian Silkstone and Cam Campbell.

Barlow had the shutout going through most of the third period, but after a broken play in the defensive end, it was not meant to be.

The refs chose Andrew McAllister as the player of the game due to the fact that despite his favorite ref calling the game, he didn't receive one penalty and he dint call anyone a c#*t!

Next game is Monday, Sept 18 at 9 pm at Scott Seaman against the Aces.

Game Updates

The Hot Rods Hockey Club has posted a 2-3-1 record in the past 6 games to sit in 5th place in NCHL Division 9 South.

The two wins were both shutouts in games where the Hot Rods had a lot of fun. It's always fun to win!

Two of the three losses were tough ones that could have gone either way.

Some of the highlights from the past 6 games include:

• Jan 13 - While waiting for a pass, Chris Potter went offside. Afterwards, the ref was quoted as saying, "Chris was just too fast". So it's confirmed.
• Dec 23 - Near the end of the game while on a rush, Tom Hautzinger breaks a nail and can't finish. Turns out someone got a stick in and he broke his thumbnail half way down and it was sticking straight up. This new agency cannot confirm if he actually cried, but I swore I saw a tear.
• Jan 13 - While leading 6-0 in the third period, the Hot Rods coaching staff moved Marc Delannoy to forward and Tony Schellenberg back to defense. In his first shift at forward, Marc showed off his ability to "turn on the jets" and won a footrace with the opposing defenseman and goalie. The result of this demonstration of speed was an open net goal for the veteran.
• Jan 13 - Tom Hautzinger is on the Scott Seaman naughty list after a Shea Webber-like clapper that broke the glass during warm up. (See pics below) During a post game interview, Hautzinger had little to say, only nodding his head with a smirk. It was like he knew he already had a hard shot