Drunken Penguins 4, Spin 2
Thursday, November 13
SPIN kicked off the 2003-2004 regular-season Thursday night at the Nelson Sports Complex in Rolling Meadows and despite a flurry of shots against the Drunk Penguins, the team was defeated 4-2.
SPIN falls to 0-1, and returns to action Tuesday night, Nov. 18, against NYR at 10:50 p.m. at the Nelson Sports Complex.
SPIN’s offensive attack Thursday night was led by this season’s team captain (as voted by his peers), right-handed centerman Larry Zyks, who had several scoring chances early. SPIN fell behind 1-0 late in the first period, then 2-0 in the second period.
Defenseman Mike Kelly tallied his first goal of the season, cutting the score to 2-1 in the second period with a shot from the left point.
The Drunk Penguins made it 3-1 late in the second period, but SPIN wasn’t giving up. Center Andy Rogers brought the puck up ice in a two-on-one break in the third period. Rogers dished to defenseman Rusty Fleury who moved to his left, then ripped a slapshot goal into the upper right corner, cutting the score to 3-2
The Drunk Penguins scored once more against SPIN goalie John Adams, who turned in a solid effort. SPIN tested the Drunk Penguins’ goal several times in the third, but couldn’t get a tying goal.
Brian Merlot was solid on defense and had several key offensive rushes. Laura Moss played steady forward and several times dropped back on defense when the team’s offensive-minded defensemen moved forward.
Shane Thompson served as SPIN’s “coach” Thursday after receiving a three-game suspension for his involvement in a fight.
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1
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2
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3
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Total
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| Drunk Penguins |
1
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2
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1
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4
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| CGHA |
0
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1
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1
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2
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Scoring-
Goal 1: Kelly; Assist: Fleury
Goal 2: Fleury; Assist: Rogers
Penalties-
Zyks: 2 Mins, Roughing
Zyks: 2 Mins, High Sticking
Ko: 2 Mins, Slashing
Players Dressed
Andy Rogers
Michael Ko
Larry Zyks
Chuck Jacobson
Laura Moss
Rusty Fleury
John Adams
Rex Babiera
Terry McDonnell
Mike Kelly
Brian Merlot