It wasn’t pretty, but 2 points are 2 points, as it took Team
Visualeyes extra time to knock off the first place team in the B league, UBSDM
6-5 in inter league EMHL action.
With all the hype of Steve Browne returning to the Team V
lineup, the Buffalo State Arena was buzzing. “I haven’t seen that many Kenmore
residents in a set of bleachers since the East/West football game of ’68.” Said
Duff Dunnigan after the win. Browne did
not fail to entertain his fans as he netted one goal and two assists in his first
game back in over 8 months. Browne started the scoring with a pretty pass to
Dunnigan, who found Leberer-Kasperczyk open in the high slot.
Leberer-Kasperczyk used his signature quick release to beat the goalie just
under his arm-pit. A few shifts later on the power play, Browne beat UBSDM’s
goalie with a wrister from the slot with 2:59 left in the first. Browne
continued to dazzle his opponents just 30 seconds later on a feed to Visualeyes’
leading scorer Eric Schottke.
At the end of one period, Visualeyes lead 3-1 but seemed to
take some pressure off the gas. Goals from Adam Bellows and call up Kevin Rogers
in the second increased the lead, but not by much as the UBSDMs battled back to
make the score 5-4.
Visualeyes seemed confused with UBSDM’s fore-checking style
of dumping and chasing in the third period and allowed two goals to lose their
lead and chance of a regulation win. With the score tied at 6 and heading into
a shootout, Leberer-Kasperczyk tapped Eric Schottke, Adam Bellows and Matt Mesi
on the shoulder to shoot. Strong goal-tending by Adam Roma and goals by Schottke
and Bellows sealed the deal as Team V locked up their 7th win on the
year.
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| DENZ SAYS "A W IS A W" |
“We’ll take the W, but when a B league team takes you to
extra time you cannot feel good about that. We’ll get it shored up with a few
good practices here and be ready to go next game.” Said Mike Denz.
Eric Schottke scored once and added three assists on top of
his shootout goal which pushed him to the top of the Visualeyes’ scoring list
with 27 points (12G, 15A) had this to say after the win. “Duffy’s feeble
attempt to get me sick just to maintain his point lead was very selfish. A
simple cold cannot hold me down especially when I’m playing alongside
superstars like Rogie and brownie. He needs to stop focusing on soccer, naps
and point leads, and start focusing on the V’s success. Also not to name names
but Bob Simpson (#18) needs to really evaluate his priorities, nothing comes
before the V, nothing.”
NEWS AND NOTES:
-Visualeyes takes to the ice next Friday, December 9th at 9:50 PM at Buffalo State Arena. A special ticket/VIP meet and greet package will be announced in the next few days online.
-The EMHL All-Star game is approaching. Don't forget to vote for your favorite Team V player to represent the team in the All-Star game!!
-CHRISTMAS IS COMING!! Don't forget that special someone on your list
with an authentic Visualeyes Team Jacket. Contact Andrew Valint with all
orders.
