BROWNE AND CROWE LEAD VISUALEYES PAST SAM ADAMS

Team Visualeyes looked as though they were going to put Tuesday night's game versus Sam Adam's on autopilot after an early goal just thirty seconds in from Rookie blueliner Jeremiah Crowe (Kenmore). Sam Adams thought otherwise, and answered Matt Mesi's (Orchard Park) pretty feed to Crowe, knotting the score at one just minutes later. Visualeyes had a tough time penetrating Sam's defensive zone and it seemed like another long night until Steve Browne (Kenmore) knocked home his first goal of the year. Browne's goal jumpstarted Team V, leading them to a 8-4 victory.

BROWNE MEANS BUSINESS

Browne's goal gave Visualeyes the lift they needed, as the red white and blue never lost the lead in their ninth win of the season. Browne's play was rewarded after the game with the Visualeyes Plunger. The Plunger is awarded following each game to the player who had the biggest impact on the night, the plunger has become quite popular around the locker room. The previous recipient of the Plunger elects the most deserving player in the most recent game.


Bob Simpson-Corigliano added two goals against Sam Adams, the eleventh of the season in style with an impressive rush that split the defense and deking top shelf. "Sam Adams came out flying with their top line and we were able to keep our composure and swing momentum to our side. I thought the coaches did a nice job of matching lines, keeping our top two D, (Crowe and Leberer) versus their big guns and putting our lesser quality pair (Duff and Dons) against their scrubs." said Simpson-Corigliano (Tonawanda)

Matt Mesi's was hot as well netting two goals in the victory. The first came when Jeremiah Crowe returned the favor from the first period and found Mesi back door for a one-timer. Mesi's second goal not only burned the goalie, but burned a hole in the net. The slapshot from #28 had enough power behind it to match Fulton Reed on his best day.

Goaltender Adam Roma (Lancaster), stood tall once again, earning his ninth victory on the season, putting him in second place in the EMHL. Roma turned away 30 of 34 shots.

The game Tuesday night had a little more meaning to it than just your normal EMHL match up for rookie defenseman, Duffy Dunnigan (Getzville). Dunnigan played last year with Sam Adams, and this was the first time he faced his old mates. "Its always hard facing your old team for the first time. But you gotta take it like any other game. Its good to see old friends and teammates, but once you buckle that chin strap, its all business. Its clear that I made the right decision on joining Visualeyes, for both myself and my family."

NEWS AND NOTES:
-Team Visualeyes has updated their multimedia page with action shots! Also, EMHL standings, scoring leaders and additional team information can be found at :
http://www.pointstreak.com/players/players-division.html?divisionid=32959&seasonid=6475

-The EMHL will hold its annual All Star game and skills competition on February 2nd at 8:20pm at Buffalo State Arena. Please vote for your favorite Team V player and see who is selected to represent the team. Fan balloting is now open and will close on February 1st!

-The EMHL schedule is now complete for the rest of the regular season. Check out Team V's page and get tickets for an upcoming game!

-Friday, January 21st is fan appreciation night when Team Visualeyes hosts Chef's at BSA at 9:20pm. Come out to the rink and enjoy plenty of giveaways as well as a meet and greet with the players following the game at Cole's on Elmwood!!

-Visualeyes skates next against bitter rival, Elmwood Cozumel, on Wednesday January 12th at 10:50pm.