Blue Fin’s Bistro Hockey

In a curious Twisst of events, the Blue Fins Bistro Hockey team played their first game against the veteran Chiefs. While the Blue Fins had never played together as a team, the Chiefs are a hockey fraternity of sorts - many years of experience on this squad with multiple teams playing at various ice houses throughout the area.

When asked about their chances for the season, Forward Mike ‘Hassel’ Hofmeister quipped “This team is not going to lead the league in goals. We’re going to have to work hard. When we win - it’s going to be a low scoring game like 2-1, 3-2, etc. Our keeper has got big shoes to fill.”

The Blue Fins Offense heeded the Hofmeister’s words: They came out with a lot of energy - taking short shifts and skating hard - almost to the point of chaos.

On Defense, the foursome of Pusateri, Ross, Meehan, and Fahey back-checked incessantly and tried to beat back the waves of Chief attacks like Palm trees against a Tsunami. Mike Meehan, formerly a Chief, led the defense with his strong skating - bringing the puck up the ice and providing extra jump for the offense.

Despite the solid defensive effort, the Chiefs were able to break through and get some offense going. Like waiters with hand-grinders, the Chiefs peppered Durant with a total of 36 shots. There may not have been a salad nearby, but Durant was the Caesar of the Crease. He stood on his head for this game - and essentially shut down the Chiefs.

At the end of 2 periods, the only mark on the score sheet was a 2-minute tripping call against forward Adam Hoover. All he had to say was ‘That call sucks.’

In the 3rd, Hofmeister scored thanks to the hard-charging Pusateri (no, not his wife - she prefers cash). With no relatives present, Hofmeister notched the historic first goal for the Blue Fins.

Leading 1-0, Hofmeister wasn’t finished - he followed up on his first goal as he grabbed the puck at the blue line, skated in untouched, and blasted it by the Chiefs keeper to put the Fins up by 2.

On a rare breakaway, the Chiefs slid in a lucky ‘off-speed’ pitch to cut the lead in half. But the Fins dug deep, and skated hard. Captain Mike McGee punished his skates and fore checked hard - keeping the puck in the Chief’s end.

Meanwhile on defense, Mark ‘Herbie’ Ross was nearly able to slide on his belly and broke up several Chief attacks.

With time waning in the game, the Chiefs pulled the goalie - but Pat ‘Blue Pants’ Hudson capped the game with an empty netter. The Blue Fins win 3-1 .

It was a victory both on and off the ice and the Fins firmly cemented themselves as a more than just well dressed skaters. They are contenders.

Their next game is Wednesday - 9/19 - at 9:15pm - against the Jackals.

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