Week 16, game 21

Last regular season game for the Hawks. We were playing Alehouse, so although we weren't looking for a win, we were looking to do fairly well. We were surprised with the return of shrunken head out of the blue. All of a sudden, she was just there in the locker room getting ready. We also had little Kevin from LTP again. First period went fairly well. Second went great. Sasha had a beautiful goal. I got switched from L to R wing before the second. Had a couple of good plays, but really wasn't feeling that well going into the game. Third period was a disaster and we ended up losing 1-10. Ouch!
So, now we hang out and wait for our game in March against probably the Blue Thunder to see if we can get a playoff spot. I think it pretty much sucks for them to have to play us. 9 teams and we have the worst record. Do we even deserve the chance to play for a playoff spot?
I feel badly that the team got shaken up with the split. Shouldn't have happened. Now the whole season seems marred by the drama at the end. We used to have something. We didn't win, but we thought that we enjoyed being together. Now I just don't know what to think. The entire thing is just a minefield of hurt feelings. Or maybe that is just me.

Week 15, game 20

In which we play the Suicide Kings....of death. Yes, they are still in first place. Capitan was watching/coaching from the bench. I got to play right wing with Bittner. We had so few people, we were on a 1:1 rotation. I thought that we were going to die. Actually we ended up losing 2-7. Not too shabby! Yes, we are still scraping the bottom of the league and that sucks. But all of the other games in which we played the Suicide Kings, they scored 12 points. Even in the game in which we brought in Joe from the Mutiny and some Silver league players. I was so proud! We really stepped up. Personally, I loved FINALLY being on the right wing. I had an awesome game. Bittner had a beautiful goal and Sasha had another beauty right before the buzzer to end the 2nd period.
I wish it could all just be one big celebration. However, we are in the midst of team turmoil. Allan's securing of Ray from the Blue Thunder and his idea to become Mutiny B did not sit well with the rest of the team. After the game, we were supposed to talk it over. Here was the talk....Allan--I want my plan. Either you are in or out. This led James to send out a drunken email that same night that said, I'm not for Allan's plan, come and be with me. Then emails went flying back and forth. In the end, most everyone decided to stay with James. Everyone is assuming that I am too. And I'm letting them.

Week 14, game 18 & 19

The first game of the double header was against the Suicide Kings...yes, still in first place. Still excellent. Still rather intimidating. We were going to be missing 3 people, so we called in subs from everywhere. Joe from Mutiny, Mike from Silver B, little Kevin from Learn to Play class current and some other guy I didn't get to meet. I'd like to say that it went better. 0-12. I did have an amazing pick, which Joe congratulated me on after the game. How cool was that? My joint custody friend Hao came and took some pictures of us playing. No, he didn't catch my brilliant play, unfortunately.
Next game was against the Flyers. This is a good team, and someone that we can be much more competitive with. Mike-dog decided that he was in for left wing this time, so I rotated with him and Allan. For some reason Kenny got put on right wing. Stupid because he is left handed. I had another brilliant take away and actually skated with the puck, something that scares the hell out of me. Capitan got in the penalty box and he was already on warning, so he has to sit out the next game. What a dumbass! I think he gets that temper from playing soccer 2 nights a week. The refs are totally on to him and tend to add extra minutes the second he opens his mouth to voice his opinion.
We lost the game 0-3. Yes, we need to get some offense going. But all in all, I think that was a much better game. Playing so far above your skill level just leaves you feeling frustrated. Going up against a team that you actually have a chance with is a much better situation. Whoever says that playing a hard team makes you learn more is an idiot.
We rented the ice the next Saturday because we had a bye. It was really fun, but as we had so many people not from our team, it didn't really lend itself to helping us get things together.
During this week, Allan decided to launch a hostile takeover of the team. I now call him Barbossa in private. The emails have been flying back and forth and everyone is a little on edge. What we really wanted to do was acquire Ray from the Blue Thunder and keep the team together. Then Allan started up with all of these demands and a plan to become Mutiny B, which is glamorous to be sure, but is causing some people not want to stay on the team.
Capitan Jack Sparrow sent out an email that said we should have until after next game to talk about things and then decide. Who knew that a group of guys could get so dramatic? Us women get a bad rap I think.
So on to Suicide Kings again on Sunday and the fate of the Hawks...