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Goals: Putek (2) Peters(1) Lyons(1) Johnson(1)
Assists: Peters(2) Halloran(2) Sladich(1) Lyons(1)
Game 2 of the season is against another powerhouse from last season in the Thunderbolts. I wasn't there, but I watched it on Livebarn. T Bolts come out and set the tone scoring early. But the Bullitts fight their way back, and big Terry Johnson gets us tied up with apples from Timmy Lyons and EP. Then the second period was all Bullitts, with goals from our big dogs Chet, Timmy, and EP. T Bolts get a second goal as well, but with sub Chollette in making some great saves, Chet was able to cap it off with an empty netter. Big thanks to Chollette and both Vincent Brothers for subbing. Back at it Monday!
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Goals: Subs(2) DiMarco(1) Pearson(1)
Assists: Menard(1) Petravicius(1) Pearson(1) Subs(1) Akins(1)
GALAXIES SURVIVE LATE IN ALLEN PARK, TIE EDSELS 2–2 IN GAME 2
The scoreboard says “tie.” The soul says “survival.”
By Dwight K. Schrute
September 12, 2025 — Allen Park, MI
FACT: A tie is not a win. It is also not a loss. It is the hockey version of going to war, running out of arrows, and deciding to meet again next week. That is what happened Friday night in Allen Park when the Galaxies and Edsels battled to a 2–2 draw that felt more like a moral victory wrapped in a chaotic defensive fire drill.
I have experienced many birthdays. Most of them are bleak, efficient, and involve no cake. But if this game were a birthday, it would be one with a surprise paintball ambush and one remaining cupcake stolen by raccoons. Violent, unpredictable, yet strangely rewarding.
The Galaxies showed up with three substitutes: Bradybaugh (tactical), Kalinski (scrappy), and Schultz (resolute). This was not a full platoon, but it was enough. Like three strong oxen pulling a wagon of bricks uphill. One brick being the game itself. The other, defensive lapses.
The Galaxies scored first, which, according to Sun Tzu and my cousin Mose, is the ideal strategy in all things: war, hockey, and beet trading.
Momentum surged. Skates were crisp. Passing: acceptable.
But then…
The Edsels did what all Edsels do: surprise you with their functionality. They scored two unanswered goals, taking a 2–1 lead and exposing the soft underbelly of the Galaxies' defense—an underbelly that must be tightened, disciplined, and subjected to harsh winter training if this team intends to compete for glory.
Let the record show: the Edsels should have won by at least four goals.
But they did not.
Because in net stood Adams.
He stopped shots with his pads, his glove, his stick, his soul. He turned away breakaways, rebounds, and nonsense.
If this man were stationed at the gates of Schrute Farms, no bear, solicitor, or distant relative could ever get through.
With 1:30 left, the Galaxies pulled their goalie—a maneuver I usually frown upon, as it resembles surrender.
BUT IT WORKED.
After relentless pressure, the Galaxies scored the equalizer with 17.5 seconds left on the clock. I do not believe in miracles. But I do believe in tactical desperation executed with grim efficiency. This was that.
Game 2
September 12, 2025
Location: Allen Park, Michigan (underrated, mosquito-heavy)
Final Score: Galaxies 2, Edsels 2
MVP: Adams (goaltending hero)
Defense: Loosely organized chaos, must improve
Substitutes: Present, impactful
Emotional state: Grim satisfaction
Some say a tie is like kissing your cousin. Those people clearly have not spent a week in a beet cellar with no heat. A tie is survival. And on this night, survival was worth celebrating.
I give this game:
4 out of 5 birthday cakes.
Minus one cake for defensive sloppiness. Plus one beet.
End of report.
the write-upless galaxies started the scoring early in the 1st, but the edsels pull one back quick with a nice rush by pearson the younger.
it remains tied into the third, but petro and pearson did their thing to drive down the ice, setting up dimarco to slot it home on an open net. the galaxies clawed to the end and tie it up with 15 seconds left in the game. it wasn't a loss, but it sure felt like one.
edsels did everything right except score tonight. good puck movement, strong possession, and lots of shots werent enough to beat a determined galaxies led by their all-star goalie ryan adams.
sub stick taps go to:
-alex contraez taking the day off of work to focus on subbing for us
-dan 'highest scoring 2.5 in edsels history" vincent for not only subbing, but jumping straight back into his role as team DJ
-chris vincent for suiting up last second for his second edsel appearance in as many games, putting himself in pole position for 2025 honorary edsel of the year
Goals: Dolega(1) Deluca(1)
Assists: Seeley(1) Rosen(1) Konstantino(1) Margitan(1) Baker(1)
This game was defensive battle to start. Both goalies stood on their heads and flashed the leather. Aerostars get on the board first with a fluke goal. A corner clear hit what looked like Margitan’s skate and somebody else’s butt before surprising Nico with the easiest goal he’s ever scored. Mariners get the tying goal when Baker comes up with a steal and finds Dolega. 1-1 until late in the third when sub Bradybaugh gets his own rebound. From there we shut the door for the last few minutes to secure the W. Thanks to Jake and Jensen for subbing. We’ve got a 10 day break now to work on the breakout and defensive zone positioning.
Aerostars took one on the chin week one with a bad loss but, we expected to make a big return in week 2 like Don Flamenco in Punch Out! Tight game through out with us taking the early lead. Boys continued to pressure the Mariners all night but Caldwell was all over the place back there. Mariners creep back in the game with a goal that Cannon never saw (bad job by the rep screening). Game plays 1-1 deep into the 3rd when 5.0 Bradybaugh gets his shot rebound right back to him and he doesn't miss the 2nd time. We pull the tendy with a minute to go and generate alot of opportunites but Caldwell....was Caldwell.
This one feels like a win even though we lost. Thought we out played the mariners from start to finish but we couldn't find the net behind Brendan. Quick turn around for the vans as we play the late monday game at southgate vs the hot start Bullitts and former Aerostar Chet aka the mopper.
Goals: Zalewski(3) Vincent(3) Cowart(2) Sosnitza(1) Coliton(1)
Assists: Cowart(4) Jensen(2) Bordeau(2) Tobiczyk(2) Caldwell(1) Sosnitza(1) Kasper(1) Jones(1) Crisi(1)
Another good game from the SuperChiefs, but the Marauders were able to pull ahead halfway through the 3rd period and we weren't able to mount a comeback. Thank you to Brendan for subbing in net! SuperChiefs head into the bye 0-2 but will look to end the losing streak in a couple of weeks.
Two legendary franchises are going head-to-head in this matchup. Shocking to see this game in the 4pm time slot, the FHL must not care about ratings anymore. This heavyweight bout needs to be in the prime-time slot.
Three subs for the Raud Squad in this game. Still no sign of the Robillard brothers this season, I heard it was extremely windy at Burning Man this year so they may have blown away. I’ve asked Terry to put together a search party. Gret and Margitan are in for them. Chris Colarusso is out as well. Yes, that is the same Christopher Colarusso who missed the birth of his first-born child just so he could put a beat down on the Marauders in the playoffs last season. There must have been a very important maple syrup emergency somewhere in Canada that he needed to attend to. Ruben in for Russo
The Raud Squad came into this game hard and was determined to stay hard throughout the contest. ACO did a great job getting us started off right by catching a tough pass and scoring one in the first minute. Joe Z joined the party shortly after by causing a turnover and burying one for himself. Welcome back to the Raud Squad Joe. Chris Vincent manages to squeak one past killer before the end of the first. Rauders up 2-1 after 1.
In the second, both teams trade a pair of goals. Soz gets his first FHL goal and Joe Z adds his second of the game. Chris Vinny “Lacavalier” completes his hat trick. Rauders 4-3 after 2.
In the third the Raud Squad comes hard again looking to finish the process. Joe Z completes the hat trick, and ACO ices the game with an MT net goal off an assist from Killer. Late goal from the Chiefs makes the final 6-4 Raud Squad. The golden can POG goes to Kill Caldwell for the W and the assist on the final goal. Huge thanks to the subs for helping us out.
Three quick notes:
1. Need to clean up our koozie game boys. Lots of kids and families lurking around after our games.
2. We have all fallen victims at some point where we forget to bring a cooler, so we bring in the cases and throw the ice on top. This usually leads to a big wet mess in the middle of the locker room floor. Shout out to Chet for grabbing the mop and cleaning up the room 5 minutes before puck drop. He then went out and skated for 30 minutes and got the W.
3. Great turn out at Trina’s after the game. Great to be back and see everyone out.