Friday, August 28, 2009

Another New Alien

Although that headline doesn't describe the situation well, it is still my great pleasure to announce the birth of Elsie Grace Clutts. Proud parents Aaron & Sarah are both doing well.

At a healthy 9lbs 2 oz., Elsie will join the enforcer line of the Alien Team.

We wish the Clutts family the best of luck with parenthood and hope to celebrate with cigars, beer & hockey very soon!

ABC League Schedule Ready

Only 11 days until our first pre-season game for the newly formed ABC League (which stands for Alien Bucs C League)...clever?!

The full schedule is posted at this LINK.

Teams are in final preparations with things like jersey orders, team name discussions and practicing the fine art of socializing (the alien team went out last night....)

As for the Pre-Season game, it is NOT on the schedule, but will be held Tuesday, Sept 8th.
Match ups as follow:

6:00-7:15pm Alien Vegas Vs. Kryptonite

7:30-8:45pm YDD Tattoo Vs. Red Alert

9:00-10:15pm Puck Hawgs Vs. Potluck


Thursday, August 20, 2009

Gabe Fleming Memorial Hockey Tourney

The 1st Annual Gabe Fleming Memorial Hockey Tournament in Honor of fellow hockey player Gabe Fleming will have its inaugural tournament September 26th at Metro Ice Sports Facility.
This tournament will help benefit the Gabe Fleming Memorial HockeyScholarship Fund that has been set up by Gabe’s Family and Friends to help local youth and high school hockey players in need of financial assistance. Many kids would love to play our great sport but due to cost or other reasons they can not afford the necessary equipment or fees to play. This fund will give some of these players the chance they always have wanted to play youth hockey or compete for a spot on a high school team. This tournament will be one of many events held during the season to raise money for the fund and we hope all can participate to help hockey in general for the City of Des Moines.

For more info & details click here.


Sunday, August 16, 2009

Upcoming Fall C League

The Fall hockey season will be here soon. The Red Wing fans will be complaining about something, the Pens fans will be living large throughout the season, and the Blackhawk fans will be watching their team make a run for the Cup.

On top of all this, the Adult C Leagues will be getting underway as well. A 33 week season at the Bucs Arena has already seen 6 teams almost completely full. This Wednesday night league is getting ready to be better than ever and all are looking forward to playing. Any interested players should contact me at joebafia@gmail.com.

MISF is getting their league ready as well. There should be no shortage for anyone wanting to play.

So dust off your skates, tape up your stick and get ready to play some hockey!


Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Got a Question? I Have the Answer!


After numerous requests from millions of readers, I have decided to begin an advice/answer service for any and all hockey related questions.


My self given title of "The Hockey Know-It-All" can now be seen at http://www.askhockey.blogspot.com/ also known as "Ask Hockey". So submit your questions and look for the hard hitting and precisely accurate answers!
A link can also be found to the right of the blog! Enjoy.


Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Unjust Accusations!

Its unfortunate that in today's world, even the Good Guys get a raw deal. For those that have been sleeping under a rock, or still recovering from Michael Jackson's death, there was an incident with Patrick Kane of the Chicago Blackhawks allegedly getting into an altercation with a taxi cab driver in Buffalo New York.


This really burns because a good kid like Kane who happens to play for the best team in the NHL is having his name smeared. I think if we honestly evaluate the entire situation and break it down, we will find the truth...so here goes.

First, he has enough money to be driving around in a Lexus, Mercedes or Prius, but he chooses to carpool with his cousin and takes a cab.

Next, does anyone really believe that he was not going to pay for his cab ride? Maybe his EA Sports 2010 Bonus check hadn't come in yet and he was a bit short.
The article goes on to tell us that Kane got into an altercation with the cab driver because the cab driver owed the young boys $1.20 and he didn't have $0.20 so they were angry. Darn right they should be angry! I know that Cab Driver scam; owe someone some odd change amount and fumble around looking for it for awhile until the exhausted passenger just says those famous four words, "Just keep the change!" Finally, it took an upstanding, Calder winning, first round pick to take a stand, and now he is getting punished?!

Now, lets look at where the altercation occurred. Buffalo, NY. Enough said. What a conspiracy! If I was a cab driver in Buffalo and my team (Sabres) draft T.J. Brennan in the 2nd round of the 2007 draft (because they gave away a first round pick) and local hero Kane goes to the Blackhawks, I'd probably try and short change him too! After all, the nerve of Kane to go back to his hometown and visit his parents, spend time with his cousin & promote the building of new rinks with the Mayor...shame on you Kane...for caring!

In the end, Kane will be out thousands of dollars in legal fees to defend his good name, while the cab driver gets his 10 minutes of fame. Its just not fair.

Lastly, I found the following comment on an LA Kings chat forum regarding the situation seen here: http://www.letsgokings.com/bbs/f34/patrick_kane_arrested-125369.html
"Here's a 20 year old millionaire pissing away millions in endorsements out of drunk stupidity. This is so beyond stupid it's not even funny."

Jealousy is evil. I too would twist any story into a negative if my team was 34-37-11, 5th from the bottom in the entire league, and all you have is an opportunity to relive some old Gretzky days. Well, when your washed up, 7.25 Million Dollar Man Ryan Smyth comes to Chicago....he better ride the bus.