Oshawa Flying Hot Dogs
Last Game Result: Mar 29 2012
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | F | ||
| Riordan's Burnt Steaks | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | ||
| Oshawa Flying Hot Dogs « | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | ||
| Play-By-Play | Boxscore | ||||||
Goal Scorers: Chris Sabyan (00:14 in 1st), Joe Colacicco (00:16 in 1st), Chris Sabyan (00:20 in 1st), Chris Sabyan (00:32 in 1st), Cliff McCabe (00:36 in 1st), Joe Colacicco (00:43 in 1st)
Goaltender: George Gauthier (W)
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Playoff Leaders
| Points | Guest Ringer | 5 |
| Goals | Ed Shure | 3 |
| Assists | Joe Colacicco & Guest Ringer | 3 |
| PIM | 14 Players Tied | 0 |
| SO | George Gauthier | 0 |
| Wins | George Gauthier | 2 |
| GAA | George Gauthier | 2.25 |
Regular Season Leaders
| Points | Jeff Donaldson | 41 |
| Goals | Jeff Donaldson | 19 |
| Assists | Jeff Donaldson | 22 |
| PIM | 15 Players Tied | 0 |
| SO | George Gauthier | 1 |
| Wins | George Gauthier | 13 |
| GAA | George Gauthier | 4.92 |
Hats Off To The End Of Another Classic Run
Posted by: Brendan Lehman on Fri Mar 30th 2012 2:13pm
Legends Arena Thursday March 29, 2012
Well here we are Sports Fans the last entry for the 2011/2012 season, and what a season it was. But before we go back lets take a look at last night's game.
Right off the bat you could feel the electricity in the air! Everyone in the arena was anticipating this last sendoff. Both teams came to play and boy did they play! Riordans opened the scoring at M10 and this reporter is sure that he saw flames erupting from George's mask. When asked in an exclusive interview after the game he clearly remembered getting hopping mad after the first goal and saying to himself, "No body's going to take the last game from me in my barn". George was like a goalie on fire, stacking the pads and using that glove as if it were an extension of his own hand. Quite frankly it left this reporter in awe!
Well I think the guys on the other side of the Blue Line saw this and it inspired them. At M14 Chris S passed to Jeff D and Jeff passed back to Chris, so in effect Chris assisted on his own goal, a little give and go and give! The next two goals at M16 and M20 were both excellent examples of the generosity these Red Men can show to their teammates. Both Joe C's goal and Chris S's second goal were perfectly unselfish team plays. At M36 Pat S feathered up a pass to Cliff M (Cory H) and scored a beaut of a goal. Good going all you guys, and Thanks for a great year of Old Timers Hockey! Oh and by the way, little side bar here. In an exclusive after game interview Cliff M (Cory H) let it slip that his old man, Mark H doesn't bother reading this column he just gets his kid to tell him the highlights. I say this to you Mark, RTFC yourself!!!
If I may be so bold as to wax poetic for a moment, it is more than just the Hockey. Sure they're out there week in and week out for the competition, to push themselves, to show themselves they still have it, and for the love of the game, but there are fringe benefits. The friendships that have formed at first from the on and off ice antics in quite a few of the cases have led to long term friendships both within the team and also among some of those who come out to challenge the Hot Dogs year in and out.
Now we are looking at a Generational Team. Fathers and Sons have played together. School chums have played together. Brothers have played together, and in some cases Brothers and Sisters have played together. Cousins and Uncles and Nieces and Brothers have come out to help. Yes indeed it is more than the Hockey itself.
Well that's it for your stalwart reporter for this year. Hope you enjoyed this little diatribe. We're working for some extras for next year. Keep your fingers crossed for even more fun in this column next year. Until then have a safe and enjoyable summer and we'll all get back together next October!
Those Plucky Little Redmen Gave It Their Best
Posted by: Brendan Lehman on Sun Mar 25th 2012 8:26pm
Newcastle Arena Sunday March 25, 2012
If all you did today was read about the Hot Dogs 2nd last game here at this web site then you missed one of the most exciting games of the season. In a truly heroic battle of epic proportions little David came up against large Goliath and lost the battle, but won the war on pure guts if nothing else. No doubt the country boys from Newcastle who were raised knee deep in the brown stuff and it showed, this reporter counted literally three quarters of the team bouncing heads off the rafters. Nobody told the Red Boys to lay down. They came out firing from the first whistle.
Marc Adams, although a late show did in fact play an important role in the game's outcome regardless of his move over the boards early in the game. Luckily the only thing Marc seemed to bruise was his ego. How to take one for the team Marc.
Later in the frame Marc and Kev were coming into HIM's zone with one man back. Marc led the way and Kev trailed setting himself up for the pass from Marc, unfortunatly that pesky blue line leaped up and tripped Kevin and that was the end of what promised to be a bute of a 2 on 1.
It was great to see. The guys never gave up. They worked their hearts out to the roar of the crowd of supporters. Thanks, Col!
I don't know what's gotten into Cliff McCabe of late, but it seems that ever since Kitchener he's turned into a new man, or Men to be precise. Way to go Cliff (Nathan Sabyan). Cliff! was 2 goals and an assist on the day. Now that's helping the team out.
And last but certainly not least, let's not forget the George. Regardless of what the score reflects the truth of the matter is that George stood on his head today. He is the reason the score is what it is. Without his standout preformance between the pipes this reporter is convinced the score would have much higher. Good going George!
Well that's all for me today. Come on out on Thursday, last game of the year.
Kevin Kelly Bright Star Of Evening
Posted by: Brendan Lehman on Fri Mar 23rd 2012 8:03am
Legends Arena Thursday Mar 22, 2012
The score of last nights endeavor does not reflect the heart the boys put into their task at hand. Clearly out played the Dogs fought tooth and nail. Good work by "Cliff & Jimmy" on defense. While the score seems one sided credit must be given to George. The Kid came up with some spectacular saves and kept the score managable.
The highlight of the evening for the Hotdogs must go to Kevin. The old man still has some juices flowing when he wants to. I think that the years of harping on him to use his very effective backhand paid off. His assist to Jeff and both his goal and his penalty shot all came on his backhand. Well done Kev!
Only 2 games left. Sunday March 25 in Newcastle and next Thursday at Legends. See you there.
Saving The Best For Last
Posted by: Brendan Lehman on Fri Mar 16th 2012 8:04am
Legends Arena Thursday March 15, 2012
Anyone who chanced to stop and watch for a few minutes last night were treated to an evenly matched bout between two old adversaries. Riordans fought toe to toe with the Red Guys. Up and down the ice. Shot upon shot on both goalies, stymied the teams sharpshooters. At one point Pat Sabyan let go with a blistering wrist shot only to be stopped by an equally adept netminder for Riordans. Three posts and a helmet stopped shots that were sure goals.
Finally, in the 20th minute Riordans drew first blood, but still the Hot Dogs could not solve their goalie. A second goal followed in minute 44. This second goal ignited the spark the Guys in Red were looking for. Joe and Pat had been trying out a few moves throughout the evening and finally at the 45th minute they solved the riddle. If it worked once it should work again, right! Bam! Anothe goal by the same Dynamic Duo in the very next minute. The Boys were on a roll. Then suddenly in minute 47 came the clincher. The Hot Dogs went ahead 3-2 and held out for the remaining three nail-biting minutes to take the game. Well done guys.
As a footnote those of my loyal followers that wait anxiously each week for my meager words might have noticed that I was conspicuously absent last week. Unfortunatly both my back and the battery in the car blew at the same time. Fortunatly the battery has been replaced, as for the back, no such luck, but it is feeling better.
With only three outings left the chance to see the 2011-2012 rendition of the Oshawa Flying Hotdogs dwindles. There are two regular Thursday night games left and one Sunday game in Newcastle on the 25th.
Go Dogs Go!
This Is What It's All About
Posted by: Brendan Lehman on Mon Mar 05th 2012 7:13am
Legends Arena March 1, 2012
What a difference a fleshed out bench makes. More than enough bodies to go up against Hands In Motion. It was a spirited rendition of the Frozen Science. Chris and Jeff both scored with help from Dan, Pat & Kevin. As well John scored a brilliant end to end solo effort.
Welcome back to Jim, he was sorely, (like a real pain somewhere) missed. Word has it that he was over in Spain trying out for the Spanish Hockey League. Unfortunately the only thing he passed was a couple of Kidney Stones!
You've got to hand it to Bulldog O'Neil. Just when you think this is going to be just another average night on the ice along he comes and helps out the opposition with a little face ablution.
Hats off to Nate Sabyan for keeping his cool while others around lost theirs. You did good Nate. Keep coming back, the team needs you.
