2024-25 Fall Season 2 Hockey League Week by Week Recap

Inside the Numbers - A Look at Last Season and a Preview into This Season

TSN commissioned an in-depth analysis of last season's extensive data from the ATL50 Hockey League, aiming to uncover insights that might hint at trends for the upcoming season. Although plus/minus data was excluded due to the league's strict data accuracy standards, we are confident that Jim Tobin will be impressed with the robustness and reliability of our findings.

At Look at Last Season's Offensive Numbers

The Red Wings topped the league in scoring with 106 goals, while TechniPower recorded the fewest, with just 83 goals.

The Red Wings led the league in both goals and scoring opportunities, registering 685 shots on goal. In contrast, TechniPower had the fewest scoring chances, with only 566 shots taken.

The Stars were the league's most efficient team, converting 14.43% of their shots into goals. Meanwhile, the Red Wings, with the highest shot count, scored on 15.47% of their attempts.

A Look at Last Season's Defensive Numbers

The Red Wings led the league in both goals scored and on defense, allowing the fewest goals at just 81. In contrast, the Knights conceded a league-high 125 goals.

The Stars allowed the fewest shots, with just 599 against them, while TechniPower faced the most pressure, giving up 745 shots.

TechniPower led the league with a .870 save percentage, closely followed by the Red Wings at .869.

A Preview to this Season

Could last season's data offer insights into what might unfold this season? Analyzing the scoring totals of players drafted this year reveals some intriguing patterns.

The Red Wings, under Brian Daley, drafted 5 of last season’s top 10 point leaders. Collectively, Daley's picks accounted for 39% of all goals scored last season. The Stars, led by Pete March, drafted 3 of the top 10 point leaders, with their picks representing 20% of total goals scored. Meanwhile, the Knights selected 1 top-10 scorer, with all of Jerome Feuiltault's picks contributing to 26% of last season’s goals. TechniPower also drafted one of the top 10 scorers; Jeff McCoy’s choices represented 15% of the league’s goals.

So, does this data mean anything? Maybe it’s just stats on paper—after all, TechniPower defied the odds last season. But it does make you think, right, Jim?

This Season

Just a reminder—the second season kicks off this Wednesday at Center Ice in Sandy Springs! The first game of the night features the Red Wings facing the Knights at 5:40, followed by the defending champions, TechniPower, taking on the Stars at 7:00.

Puck drop for the first game is at 5:40, with the ice available for warm-ups at 5:30.

Wishing everyone a fantastic and healthy season. See you Wednesday, and remember, the schedule has been posted!

Welcome to Week one Season two

The Hockey News' Adam Proteau Interviews ATL50 Hockey League Commissioner on Inaugural Season and Future Plans

Adam Proteau: By all accounts, the first season of the ATL50 Hockey League was a success. What do you think contributed to that?

David Gibbard: First, Adam, thanks for having me on to talk about the ATL50 Hockey League. The inaugural season exceeded all my expectations. A lot of credit goes to the players—they embraced the culture we’re building here. We’ve got dedicated team captains, strong partnerships, and we put in the hard work to get the league set up right from day one.

Adam Proteau: When you say they "embraced the culture," what exactly do you mean?

David Gibbard: Well, as you can imagine, in an over-50 league, most of us are past our hockey peak. The scouts aren’t watching us anymore, and we’re well past the height of our playing days. Hockey DB isn’t knocking on our doors for stats. So, for us, it’s about enjoying the game in new ways. While we all love the competitive side, the camaraderie is the real highlight. It’s a "beer" league, so after games, you’ll find us all together hanging out in the parking lot with a few drinks, a lot of BS and getting home at a reasonable hour. We look for good players, but more importantly, we want good guys on and off the ice. We want the right fit.

Adam Proteau: So, how did the league come about?

David Gibbard: Great question. The demand has been there for over five years. There were ongoing talks for years about starting an over-50 league. Mike Legros has a popular Friday afternoon skate, and we borrowed a lot of ideas from Mike and his successful setup.

Adam Proteau: What finally made it a reality?

David Gibbard: It was a combination of factors. An Atlanta hockey league had some missteps, and that opened the door for us. When the door opened, we walked through, and with support from our partners we got it off the ground.

Adam Proteau: Care to share a bit more on that?

David Gibbard: I think we’ll leave that one as it is.

Adam Proteau: Do you see expansion in the league's future?

David Gibbard: Not in the near term. We are trying to make what we have even better. I expect some good franchise fees in a few years.

Adam Proteau: Last season, it looked like the team you played for, TechniPower, had a rough start. Rumor has it that GM and captain Jeff McCoy was at risk of losing his spot, and Elliott Friedman joked about a possible Waffle House visit. How did your team turn things around to win the inaugural championship?

David Gibbard: (Laughs) How did we win the Championship? Has Putin ever lost?

Season 1 Conclusion

With the kickoff of season two games last night, we officially closed out season one, celebrating Robbie Moore as the first-ever recipient of the scoring belt, awarded to the player who led the regular season in points. Congratulations, Robbie!

Season two began with a bang as the high-powered Red Wings met their high expectations, delivering an impressive 11-3 victory over the Knights, who unfortunately continued their trend from last season of occupying the bottom of the standings and have the infamous "turd".

Last season’s champions, TechniPower, started strong as well, securing a solid 5-3 win over the restructured Stars.

Game 1: Red Wings 11, Knights 3

The Red Wings wasted no time making their presence felt, scoring just 1:30 into the game when Andrew Fineberg found the net, assisted by reigning scoring champ Robbie Moore. Maintaining relentless pressure on Knights goalie Martin Cizek, the Red Wings struck again with just over two minutes remaining in the first period, as Mike Legros scored with assists from Dru Trimble and Jay Arena. With just 3 seconds left in the period, Knights forward Robin Staveley put his team on the board, assisted by Shawn Dooley, leaving the score 2-1 Red Wings at the end of the first period.

In the second period, the Red Wings quickly extended their lead with two goals—one from Robbie Moore and another from Mike Legros, marking his second of the night. The Knights responded with a top-shelf goal from Marc Salatino, narrowing the score to 4-2. Dru Trimble of the Red Wings soon answered with another goal five minutes later, only for the Knights’ Jerome Feuiltault to score next. Mitch Malin closed the second period scoring, giving the Red Wings a 6-3 advantage.

The third period saw the Red Wings dominate, piling on five more goals. Jay Arena scored twice, with additional goals from Moore, Malin, and Jim Tobin.

Though Red Wings goalie Bill Yox allowed three goals on the Knights’ first nine shots, but he locked it down afterward with a stellar 30-save performance and a .909 save percentage. Dru Trimble had a six-point night, Mike Legros tallied five, and Robbie Moore added four, contributing to the Red Wings’ remarkable 35.48% team shooting accuracy.

Game 2: TechniPower 5, Stars 2

In a hard-fought game, TechniPower claimed a 5-2 victory over the Stars with a solid team effort.

Chad Porter opened the scoring for TechniPower at the 7-minute mark, assisted by Jeff McCoy. Just two minutes later, Jeff Moonshower fired a shot into the top corner for the Stars, assisted by Steve Woods, tying the game at 1-1. Both goalies, Paul Gwyn and Dave Gibbard, faced 10 shots in a competitive first period.

The Stars took the lead early in the second period with an unassisted goal from Brad Graff, putting them up 2-1. That, however, marked the end of their scoring. Midway through the period, TechniPower evened things up at 2-2 with a redirect goal from Steve Keener off a Gavin Morton shot from the blue line. Three minutes later, Jon Hurd scored to give TechniPower the lead, assisted by Chris Quinn. The second period ended with TechniPower up 3-2.

In the third period, TechniPower struck again seven minutes in when Vince Bakshani broke away for a goal, assisted by Quinn. The Stars mounted a late push to close the gap, but were unable to convert, and Lonnie Weakland sealed the win for TechniPower with an empty-net goal with just 21 seconds left.

Chris Quinn recorded two points for TechniPower, while goalie Dave Gibbard turned in a strong performance with a .917 save percentage. Paul Gwyn faced 23 shots, making 19 saves for the Stars.

League Standings

Scoring and Goaltender Stats

Click the link below to see the player stats. It was a big night for the Red Wings. Tru Timble leads the scoring race with 6 points followed by Mike Legro with 5 points, Robbie Moore with 4 points and Jay Arena with 3 points.

It was a great opening week. Thank you to the guys who brought beer. I think everyone brought the league preferred Labatt Blue Light and Labatt Blue beer!!

Remember the puck drops at 5:40 for the early game and players have 10 minutes before puck drop to warm-up. See you next Wednesday

Week 2 ended with some interesting results. Dru Trimble sits atop the points leaderboard with 2 goals and 4 assists closely followed by last season's scoring leader, Robbie Moore and Mike Legros with 5 points. Dave Gibbard leads all goaltenders with a 1.50 GAA and and .941 save percentage.

The Knights lead the league in shots taken with 64. TechniPower leads the league in team shooting percentage scoring on 22.2% of all shots taken.

Game 1: Stars 6, Knights 5 (OT)

The Stars staged a thrilling comeback to defeat the Knights 6-5 in overtime in a high-energy series opener. The Knights struck first, with John Knudsen scoring just five minutes in, assisted by Robin Stavely and Jamie Henkemeyer. Two minutes later, Tim Conti doubled the lead, with help from Jerome Feuiltault. The Stars responded quickly, as Brad "with one F" Graf scored their first goal, assisted by Dan Cutts. The first period ended 2-1 in favor of the Knights, with Martin Cizek making five saves for the Knights and Paul Gwyn stopping 12 shots for the Stars.

In the second period, the Knights extended their lead to 3-1 with Knudsen's second goal, followed by Brian Cole's tally two minutes later, assisted by Dicky Moore and Tim Conti. Down 4-1, the Stars began their comeback with Marc Manning scoring late in the period, assisted by Craig Maxwell. A crucial turning point came in the final seconds of the second, as Dan Cutts found the net with help from Terry "Octopus" Drago, cutting the deficit to 4-3. Cizek recorded 10 saves, while Gwyn made eight.

The Stars dominated the third period, with Craig Robson scoring just a minute in, tying the game at 4-4. The Knights briefly reclaimed the lead eight minutes later, thanks to Dicky Moore’s goal assisted by Jerome Feuiltault. But the Stars wouldn’t be denied, as Robson struck again with four minutes left, assisted by Steve Woods, knotting the game at 5-5. Gwyn made five saves in the third, while Cizek turned away seven.

In overtime, the Stars completed their improbable comeback when Dan Cutts scored the game-winner on a breakaway, assisted by Pete March, giving him three points on the night. Both teams finished with 31 shots on goal in this evenly matched thriller.

Game 2: TechniPower 6, Red Wings 1

In the much anticipated rematch of last season's Championship game the high octane Red Wings were looking for revenge over the defensively stout TechniPower. It was the classic battle of high offense vs strong defense in a game where emotions ran high and it got a little testy. More or should I say Moore on that later?

The shorthanded Red Wings came out flying creating several good scoring chances but couldn't find the back of the net. As the first period progressed TechniPower turned up the heat but also could not score. The first period ended knotted at zeros with Dave Gibbard and Bill Yox both turning away all seven shots they each faced.

TechniPower broke through three minutes into the second period with Vince Bakshani scoring a shorthanded goal, assisted by Rob Leven, while Tom Dolan was in the sin bin. Midway through the period, Jeff (Boom Boom) Petersen doubled the lead with a slapshot from the point, with Steve Keener providing the assist. Keener capped the second period’s scoring with a goal assisted by Tom Dolan, making it 3-0 after two. Gibbard recorded seven saves, while Yox made four.

TechniPower continued their high shooting percentage with three more goals in the third period, from Chad Porter with the assist going to Kevin Lotti, Tom Dolan from Erik Belinfante, and Chad Porter with his second goal of the game assisted by Vince Bakshani. The shorthanded Red Wings were clearly tired in the third period with the short bench and TechniPower had a full roster. With under 5 minutes remaining Robbie (little Dick angry man) Moore found the back of net with a low slap shot from the top of face off circle that found the stickside corner making the final score 6-1 TechniPower.

Round one of this classic offense vs defense matchup went TechniPowers' way. In the third period Dave Gibbard turned away 12 of 13 shots for a .963 game save percentage while Bill Yox made 5 saves.

Rumor has it that Jim Tobin was minus 8 because he was on the ice for 2 warm-up goals. Can't be confirmed.

Thank you to the guys who brought beer. I think everyone brought the league preferred Labatt Blue Light and Labatt Blue beer!!

Next week we are off for Thanksgiving.

Well, folks, someone cut the music and dimmed the lights because TechniPower's post-Thanksgiving party ended with a thud against the Knights. Team captain Jeff McCoy summed it up best, lamenting, "I've seen fewer holes in Swiss cheese than in our collective team defense last night. But hey, we'll bounce back."

McCoy, never one to shy away from colorful commentary, also quipped that the team might need a few more Canadians in the lineup next time. "They celebrate Thanksgiving in October, so they’re not waddling around full of turkey and regret like we were last night."

Goaltender Bill Yox had a respectable night, stopping 22 of 24 shots for a .917 save percentage. Meanwhile, the TechniPowers’ Gibby "allegedly" stopped 119 of 130 shots for a .915 save percentage. Math says otherwise, Gibby—nice try, but you’re not fooling anyone.

On the offensive end, the Knights had a field day, with Brian Spratt and Erik Hendricks racking up 5 points each, and Tim Conti chipping in 4 for good measure. TechniPower's team defense and goaltending? Missing in action.

In the plus/minus department, Rob Repasi earned an eye-popping +27. Sure, 15 of those came during warmups, but hey, numbers don’t lie. As for Jim Tobin, he was robbed of a plus when Robbie Moore slapped one home before Jim even hit the ice—thanks for showing up late, Jim.

It was a night to forget for TechniPower, but they’ll be back. As McCoy put it, "We're not down for long—we just needed a nap after all that turkey."

After last night's games the turd moved from Knights to Stars. This is the first time the Stars have owned the turd as the last place team. Now only the Red Wings have not held the turd in their team history.

Our last season scoring leader Robbie Moore has moved into the lead again this season with 8 points after 3 games. Bill Yox leads goaltenders with a .861 save percentage and a 3.67 GAA.

Game 1: Stars 2, Red Wings 5

The Stars came out hot, with Steve Woods lighting the lamp just five minutes in. Unfortunately, that lead aged like milk. At 9:10 of the first period—exactly three seconds before Jim Tobin graced the ice with his presence—Robbie Moore unleashed a slapshot so mean it made the post cry before ricocheting past Paul Gwyn who could only wave at it. That tied things up at 1, and Moore wasn’t done. He added another goal, followed by Andrew Feinberg’s quick contribution, giving the Red Wings a 3-1 edge after the first. Bill Yox turned away 9 of 10 shots, for the Red Wings

The second period was a tug-of-war with neither team dominating—until Robbie Moore decided hats look better on ice. His third goal at 5:22 made it 4-1. Marc Manning managed to keep the Stars in the conversation, scoring two minutes later, but the Red Wings cruised into intermission with a comfy 5-2 lead.

Shawn Dooley rubbed salt in the Stars’ wounds just 53 seconds into the third, capping off a commanding Red Wings victory. Final score: 5-2, and somewhere in the stands, a Stars fan quietly wept into their nachos.

Game 2: TechniPower 3, Knights 11

The data feed for this one mysteriously disappeared, likely out of shame. What we do know is that TechniPower came in hoping for a competitive outing and left looking like they’d skated through molasses.

In the first period, for 11 glorious minutes, the game remained scoreless. Then, late-arriving Steve Keener hit the ice, and the Knights responded like they’d been shot out of a cannon. Tim Conti, Cliff Wilcox, Marc Salatino, Dicky Moore, and Erik Hendricks took turns stuffing the net like it owed them money. By the end of the first, it was 5-0 Knights, and TechniPower was wishing for an early curfew.

The second period? More of the same. While Jeff McCoy and Jon Hurd managed to score for TechniPower, the Knights laughed and answered with four more goals. The second intermission scoreboard read 9-2, but it might as well have said, “Game over.”

In the third, TechniPower's "rope-a-dope" strategy finally paid off — the Knights got so tired scoring they could only manage two more in the third period.Tim Conti and Marc Salatino each completed their hat tricks, bringing the score to a casual 11-2. Rob Levin salvaged a shred of dignity with a buzzer-beater goal, making it 11-3.

Martin Cizek stopped 17 of 20 shots

All in all, it was a rough night for TechniPower. Someone might want to check if their defensive strategy was drawn up by a group of toddlers armed with crayons.

Thank you to the guys who brought beer. I think everyone brought the league preferred Labatt Blue Light and Labatt Blue beer!!

Many expected Donald Trump's nomination of Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense to face tough scrutiny, but those concerns pale in comparison to the questions surrounding the Red Wings and their captain, Brian Daley, after last night's game. Daley's tenure as captain has been relatively smooth, even after losing the inaugural league championship to underdog TechniPower. However, that calm has been abruptly shattered.

How does a team that have the top 3 scores, a team that drafted 39% of the league's top scorers from last season, a team after week three was the only team with a plus goals for and against differential at plus 7 get shut down by TechniPower? Not only shut down but shut out.

The unexpected defeat has sparked widespread speculation about potential issues within the Red Wings' dressing room. Yet, whatever is happening behind closed doors remains a mystery, as Brian Daley has declined to comment. The drama is far from over—stay tuned as the story unfolds.

Despite the Red Wings' scoring struggles in this game, they still boast the league's top three points leaders: Robbie Moore (8 points), Dru Trimble (7 points), and Mike Legros (6 points). Marc Salatino, Brian Spratt and Tim Conti are all tied with Legros with 6 points each.

Meanwhile, TechniPower’s Dave Gibbard delivered an exceptional performance, securing the shutout. With this win, Gibbard reclaimed the top spot among goaltenders, improving to a 3.50 goals-against average and a .877 save percentage.

Not to be lost, the Knights recaptured the turd after their loss to the Stars on a strong performance from Steve Woods who got a natural hattrick. Not sure how the Turd slipped through the Knights hands but they got it back.

Game 1: TechniPower 3, Red Wings 0

What more can be said? The Red Wings went down in flames as TechniPower delivered a masterful shutdown performance.

The Red Wings came out aggressive, dominating the early moments of the game, but found themselves trailing after the first period. The opening frame was scoreless until Jon Hurd broke the deadlock with 3:30 remaining, giving TechniPower a 1-0 lead. Dave Gibbard stood tall in net, stopping all 12 shots he faced, while Bill Yox made 3 saves on 4 shots.

TechniPower carried their momentum into the second period, with both goalies turning in flawless performances. Yox stopped all 10 shots he faced, while Gibbard continued to frustrate the Red Wings, turning away 7 more shots. The second period ended with TechniPower still holding a slim 1-0 advantage.

The third period started with a bang, as Jeff McCoy scored just 30 seconds in to extend TechniPower’s lead to 2-0. The game remained a battle of wills until Trevor Maurer sealed the deal, finding the top corner on Yox to make it 3-0. The Red Wings pushed hard to generate offense, but TechniPower's defense and Gibbard held firm, frustrating the Red Wings at every turn. Gibbard stopped all 9 shots he faced in the final period, while Yox made 6 saves on 8 shots.

A commanding victory for TechniPower, leaving the Red Wings searching for answers.

Game 2: Stars 4, Knights 2

In a clash for redemption, the Stars emerged victorious, shifting the unwanted title of “turd” back to the Knights.

The game started with Jeff Moonshower lighting the lamp just four minutes into the first period, giving the Stars an early 1-0 lead. In a tightly contested defensive battle, the score held steady through the end of the first period. Paul Gwyn stood tall in net for the Stars, stopping all 10 shots he faced, while Martin Cizek turned aside 5 of 6 shots for the Knights.

The second period began with a burst of offense from the Knights. Just 1:50 into the frame, John Knudsen found the back of the net to tie the game. Three minutes later, Brian Spratt added another, putting the Knights ahead 2-1. But then, the Steve Woods show took over. Five minutes later, Woods scored the first of what would become a hat trick. He struck again a few minutes later, giving the Stars a 3-2 lead heading into the third period. Both Gwyn and Cizek made 4 saves on 6 shots during the period.

Midway through the third period, Woods completed his hat trick, sealing the Stars’ victory with a 4-2 lead. The Knights pushed but couldn’t find the net, as Gwyn turned away all 6 shots he faced in the final frame. Cizek, had a strong effort, stopped 7 of 8 shots in the period.

The Stars skated away with the win, leaving the Knights to regroup and ponder their next move.

Scoring and Goaltender Stats

Red Wings Under Fire

Something seems amiss with the Red Wings. Dave Pagnotta of The Fourth Period reports that Buffalo Sabres coach Lindy Ruff is likely on the hot seat, with a potential firing looming by Christmas. Meanwhile, Detroit Red Wings coach Derek Lalonde appears to have earned some breathing room following a few improved results. However, the same cannot be said for ATL50 Red Wings captain Brian Daley. His high powered offensive junernault has turned into a pop-gun scoring only 2 goals over their last two game and now holds the dubious "Turd" title for the first time ever.

After their latest loss, Daley’s frustration was evident as expletives filled the air, signaling growing desperation within the locker room. Adding to the Red Wings' woes, the league's former top scorer, Robbie Moore, was held off the scoresheet. A goaltender one assist last night out scored Moore, who has now ceded the scoring lead to Tim Conti, who edges him out by a single point with 9 total.

Worse still, the Red Wings have plummeted from leading the league in shooting percentage to holding the lowest.

Pagnotta warns that “where there’s smoke, there’s fire.” Time will tell if the Red Wings can reverse their fortunes.

Stars Strong Performance

This week's games featured strong goaltending particularly from the Stars' Paul Gywn who stood tall in the final 5 minutes of his team's 3-2 victory as the Red Wings tried frantically to tie the game.

The season is heating up, and the pressure is mounting across the league. Stay tuned as the drama unfolds!

Game 1: Red Wings 2, Stars 3

The Stars delivered a strong all-around performance to edge out the Red Wings in a 3-2 victory.

The action began just 3:30 into the first period when Drew Friedman opened the scoring for the Stars with his first goal of the season. Six minutes later, Dru Trimble of the Red Wings answered with a goal, maintaining his impressive focus amidst team challenges. The teams entered the second period tied 1-1.

Early in the second period, Josh Josephson put the Red Wings ahead with his first goal of the season just two minutes in. However, the Stars leveled the score with only 46 seconds left in the period, thanks to a goal by Craig Robson.

The decisive moment came four minutes into the third period when Marc Manning scored the game-winner for the Stars. Despite a late-game surge by the Red Wings, goaltender Paul Gwyn held firm, making critical saves to secure the win.

Gwyn stopped 21 of 23 shots for a .913 save percentage, while the Red Wings' Bill Yox saved 17 of 20 shots.

Game 2: TechniPower 3, Knights 5

The Knights came out determined and secured a commanding 5-3 victory over TechniPower, and in doing so, slipped the Turd to the Red Wings. 

Erik Hendricks opened the scoring for the Knights 11 minutes into the first period, redirecting a cross-ice pass from Jerome FootFault. The Knights carried a 1-0 lead into the second period.

Dicky Moore, the moore talented of the Moore brothers, made it two nothing for the Knights four and a half minutes into the second period. TechniPower responded with a goal from John Knudsen halfway through the period, but Hendricks struck again with just nine seconds remaining, restoring the Knights' two-goal cushion.

In the third period, Vince Bakshani brought TechniPower within one with a breakaway goal assisted by Knudsen and Gibbard. However, the Knights’ Tim Conti sealed the game with two unanswered goals, completing a dominant performance.

Knights goaltender Martin Cizek posted a .913 save percentage, stopping 21 of 23 shots. TechniPowers' Gibbard turned away 27 of 32 shots in the loss.

Scoring and Goaltender Stats

The standing are tight. How tight you ask? We haven't felt anything this tight since we were teenage boys.

After a two-week hiatus, the action returned with some pressing questions lingering in the air. Last newsletter, Dave Pagnotta of The Fourth Period nailed his prediction—Derek Lalonde, head coach of the Detroit Red Wings, was relieved of his duties. Rumors also swirled around Red Wings captain Brian Daley’s future with the team, but Daley and his squad delivered a statement performance to silence the speculation.

The Red Wings dominated the Knights with a commanding 7-1 victory. Robbie Moore and Tru Trimble each tallied three points, while Bill Yox stood tall in net, posting an impressive .952 save percentage. The team’s preparedness and resolve were evident, a testament to Daley’s leadership. However, not everything was perfect—Mitch “Zen” Mailin took three penalties, slightly tarnishing an otherwise stellar team effort.

On the other side of the standings, TechniPower’s hot start has cooled significantly, with the team losing three of their last four games. Their latest defeat came at the hands of the first-place Stars, who showcased a well-rounded performance. Captain Pete March, Brad "with one F" Graf, and Scott McMeekin each recorded two points. Meanwhile, goalie Paul Gwyn delivered a steady .913 save percentage to secure the victory.

As the season hits the one-third mark, some key stats are emerging:

• The Stars lead the league in shots taken, with 156 total shots—accounting for 25.5% of all shots across the league after six games.
• The Red Wings boast the highest scoring efficiency, converting 17.22% of their shots into goals.
• The Stars’ defense is also shining, allowing the fewest shots against—136 total, or 22.2% of the league’s total shots faced.

Jim, do these numbers align with your data? And how about a plus-minus update while we’re at it?

Robbie Moore and Dru Trimble lead the scoring race with 11 points each and Bill Yox is the leading goaltender with a GAA of 3.00 and a .873 save percentage.

Game 1: Red Wings 7, Knights 1

The Red Wings delivered a dominant all-around performance, overwhelming the Knights with a decisive 7-1 victory.

The scoring began just three minutes into the first period when Sanji Joshi lit the lamp to give the Red Wings an early lead. Five minutes later, Don Stubel doubled the lead, and the momentum only grew. Mitch Malin made it 3-0 with a quick strike two minutes after Stubel’s goal. Before the first period was over, Dru Trimble added another tally, sending the Red Wings into intermission with a commanding 4-0 lead.

The second period started much like the first, with Robbie Moore scoring on a low slap shot from the high slot just 2:30 in, extending the lead to 5-0. The Knights finally broke through three minutes later, as Tim Conti found the top shelf where mama keeps the peanut butter, with a wrist shot to make it 5-1. However, the Red Wings quickly regained control. Trimble notched his second goal of the night seven minutes later, ending the period with a 6-1 scoreline.

The third period featured back-and-forth action, but the Red Wings put an exclamation point on their performance when Moore scored his second goal of the game with 1:09 remaining. The final score: 7-1 Red Wings.

Game 2: TechniPower 2, Stars 5

The Stars entered the game determined to claim sole possession of first place, and their effort paid off with a 5-2 victory over TechniPower.

The scoring began midway through the first period when Pete March fired a low, screened slap shot into the corner to put the Stars ahead 1-0. Six minutes later, Scott McMeekin redirected a Maxwell slap shot from the point, doubling the lead and closing out the first period with a 2-0 Stars advantage.

TechniPower fought back early in the second period when Jon Hurd was left alone in front of the net and capitalized with a quick shot past Gwyn, cutting the deficit to 2-1. However, the Stars quickly responded. Four minutes later, Drew Friedman’s shot deflected off a TechniPower player and into the top corner, restoring the Stars’ two-goal lead. Minutes later, Brad Graf buried a beautiful cross-ice pass from Steve Woods into an open net, making it 4-1 by the end of the second period.

In the third period, an open Greg Kelly extended the Stars’ lead 4:30 in, pouncing on a loose puck in front of the net and beating Gibbard to make it 5-1. TechniPower’s Steve Keener scored three minutes later to cut the lead to 5-2, but that would be the game’s final goal.

With the win, the Stars solidified their spot atop the standings.

Thank you to the guys who brought beer. I think everyone brought the league preferred Labatt Blue Light and Labatt Blue beer!!

Weekly Hockey Recap

After week seven the standings are loosening up a bit. We know that happens with age. The Stars continued their steady play adding another win which puts them up two points on second place TechniPower.

This week saw a flurry of goals with standout performances from several players. For TechniPower, John Knudsen delivered a stellar 4-point game with 3 goals and 1 assist, while Vince Bakshani matched his total with a goal and 3 assists. The Red Wings' Andrew Feinberg also shone, recording a 4-point night with a goal and 3 assists. Robbie Moore chipped in with 2 goals and an assist, continuing his scoring dominance.

The Knights' Robin Staveley and the Stars' Scott McMeekin each netted 2 goals, while Dan Costa contributed 3 assists for the Stars. On the defensive side, Paul Gwyn had an impressive showing in net, stopping 32 of 35 shots for a .914 save percentage. TechniPower boasted an efficient 25% shooting percentage, while the Knights struggled at 8.57%.

League Leaders

Robbie Moore continues to lead the league in scoring with 14 points. Interestingly, as a defenseman, his production includes 10 goals and 4 assists, with the majority of his goals being unassisted—a rare and intriguing feat or something else? What do you think, Jim?

In goal, Paul Gwyn has emerged as the league’s top netminder with a 3.29 goals-against average (GAA) and a .865 save percentage.

Game 1: Knights 3, Stars 7

The Stars dominated Game 1 with a strong offensive display. Less than a minute into the game, Jeff Moonshower put the Stars on the board with an unassisted goal. Scott McMeehin doubled the lead 13 minutes in, and though the Knights responded with a goal from Marc Salatino on a beautiful pass by Trevor Maurer, Craig Robson restored the Stars’ two-goal lead with 44 seconds left in the period. The first period ended with the Stars up 3-1.

The second period saw both teams trading momentum. Robin Staveley brought the Knights within one with a goal 13 minutes in, but Scott McMeehin struck back less than a minute later with his second goal. A minute later, Marc Manning extended the Stars' lead to 5-2, a score that held through the end of the period.

In the third, Greg Kelly wasted no time, scoring just 50 seconds in. Robin Staveley netted his second goal for the Knights midway through the period, but Kelly struck again with two minutes remaining, sealing the game for the Stars.

Goaltending was a decisive factor for the Stars. Paul Gwyn stopped 32 of 35 shots for the Stars, while Bill Ryan, in his league debut, made 23 saves on 30 shots.

Game 2: TechniPower 8, Red Wings 7

Game 2 was a thrilling, high-scoring battle that showcased relentless offense and shaky goaltending. Five minutes in, TechniPower opened the scoring with John Knudsen's first goal of the night. Robbie Moore answered with a powerful slap shot from the wing a minute later, tying the game. The teams traded goals as Josh Josephson scored for the Red Wings, only for Knudsen to notch his second goal less than a minute later. Jim Tobin added another for the Red Wings, giving them a 3-2 lead after one period.

The second period continued the goal frenzy. Steve Keener tied the game for TechniPower in the opening minute, but Andrew Feinberg quickly regained the lead for the Red Wings. Moments later, Rob Leven responded for TechniPower, making it 4-4 just 23 minutes into the game. The scoring slowed until Knudsen completed his hat trick at the 11-minute mark. Tyler Grahovec brought the Red Wings back level, and the period mercifully ended tied 5-5.

The third period delivered even more drama. Robbie Moore scored early for the Stars, but Rob Leven answered with his second goal for TechniPower. Steve Keener added another goal to put TechniPower ahead 7-6, and Vince Bakashani extended the lead to 8-6 with six and a half minutes left. Shawn Dooley pulled the Red Wings within one a minute later, but despite a frantic final push, the Red Wings couldn’t find the equalizer.

Dave Gibbard made 38 saves on 45 shots for TechniPower, while Bill Yox turned aside 24 of 32 shots for the Stars.

Both games were a testament to the unpredictable nature of hockey, with standout performances and relentless scoring defining the action.

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After a brief hiatus covering international events, your dedicated reporter is back with the latest updates from the ATL50 Hockey League, with insights from correspondents across Canada.

Over the past two weeks, three teams have surged ahead while one has struggled, creating some early separation in the standings. The Red Wings, after a sluggish start, have found their rhythm and sent a strong message to the league.

We’ve reached a crucial stretch in the season, with every team facing back-to-back games over the next two weeks—raising the stakes and intensity even higher.

Game 1: Stars Stun TechniPower with a Comeback for the Ages

TechniPower jumped out to a commanding 4-0 lead just four minutes into the second period, but the Stars refused to back down. Their comeback began scoring 7 of the next 8 goals, culminating in a game-winner from none other than Jarett Moralee—yes, you read that right—a defenseman who was left alone in front of the net with just a minute remaining in the third. He sealed the deal with an empty-netter in the final seconds, completing a stunning 7-5 victory.

Game 2: Red Wings Edge Knights in Tight Contest

The Red Wings continued their resurgence, narrowly defeating the Knights in a hard-fought battle. League scoring leader Robbie Moore played the hero, netting two crucial goals to secure the win.

Off-Ice Drama: A Player Sent Packing

Not everyone handled the intensity well—Shawn Dooley was shown the door by officials and will be serving a multi-game suspension. Imagine if this had been a back-to-back series! Meanwhile, all eyes are on Mitch "Zen" Malin in the coming games.

As the competition heats up, expect more drama, more surprises, and plenty of action on the ice.

League Stats Update

Scoring Leaders:

• Robbie Moore continues to dominate the league with 21 points, holding a comfortable six-point lead over Dru Trimble (15 points).
• Tim Conti sits in third with 13 points, followed closely by Erik Hendricks and John Knudsen, who are tied at 12 points each.

Team Shooting Stats:

• The Knights lead the league in shots on goal with 272, while TechniPower has recorded the fewest at 213.
• Despite taking the fewest shots, TechniPower boasts the league’s best shooting percentage at 17.84%, while the Knights have the lowest efficiency at 12.87%.

Defensive Stats:

• TechniPower has struggled defensively, allowing a league-high 308 shots on goal.
• On the other end, the Red Wings have been the stingiest, conceding just 221 shots—the fewest in the league.

With the season heating up, expect these numbers to shift as teams battle through the upcoming back-to-back matchups!

Game 1: TechniPower 5, Stars 7

Stars Stun TechniPower with a Third-Period Comeback

TechniPower jumped out to an early lead with seven minutes remaining in the first period when Steve Keener netted his first of two goals. Just five minutes later, Keener struck again, extending the lead to 2-0. With only 55 seconds left in the opening period, Vince Bakshani added another, giving TechniPower a commanding 3-0 advantage heading into the second period.

The momentum carried into the second period as Jeff McCoy buried his own rebound just three minutes in, pushing the lead to 4-0. But then, everything unraveled.

With 12 minutes remaining in the period, Craig Robson sparked the Stars’ comeback, banking in a rebound past Dave Gibbard to make it 4-1. Just two minutes later, Marc Manning found the back of the net, cutting the deficit to 4-2. TechniPower briefly steadied the ship when Lonnie Weakland scored with two minutes left in the period, restoring a three-goal lead at 5-2 heading into the third.

Then, disaster struck for TechniPower.

The Stars took over in the final frame, exposing a lackluster team effort from TechniPower. Robson scored his second of the game just two and a half minutes in, making it 5-3. Five minutes later, Dan Cutts closed the gap to 5-4. And in a stunning turn, just 30 seconds later, Jeff Moonshower buried the equalizer, tying the game at 5-5.

With the game up for grabs, Jarett Moralee stepped up as the hero. He netted the game-winner with just one minute remaining, then iced the victory with an empty-net goal in the final two seconds, sealing an incredible 7-5 comeback win for the Stars.

Dave Gibbard faced a relentless 44 shots for TechniPower, while guest goalie Ed Wehbe handled 28 shots at the other end.

A crushing loss for TechniPower, but an unforgettable rally for the Stars.

Game 2: Knights 2, Red Wings 3

Red Wings Edge Knights in Defensive Battle

Game two was a tightly contested, low-scoring affair, highlighted by stellar goaltending and shifting momentum. The Red Wings struck first when super sub John Knudsen opened the scoring nine minutes into the game. However, just four minutes later, the red-hot Jamie Henkemeyer responded, tying the game at 1-1. With under two minutes remaining in the first period, Erik Hendricks gave the Knights a 2-1 lead heading into the second.

Mr. scoring leader Robbie Moore wasted no time in the second period, netting the equalizer to make it 2-2. Even more impressive is there were actual assists awarded on Moore's goals. Seven minutes later, Moore struck again, giving the Red Wings a 3-2 lead—a lead they would never surrender.

Midway through the game, the Dooley drama unfolded, resulting in his early exit.

The third period saw plenty of action, but neither team could break through against two red-hot goaltenders. Bill Yox (27 saves) and Martin Cizek (26 saves) stood tall, turning the final frame into a goaltending duel.

With back-to-back games on the horizon, expect even more intensity in the coming weeks!

Weekly Hockey Recap

We've hit the halfway mark of the season, and the standings remain tight. This week's matchups kicked off a back-to-back series, setting the stage for an even more intense showdown next week. Get ready for the action!

Game 1: TechniPower Edges Red Wings

In a thrilling back-and-forth battle, TechniPower emerged victorious with a 6-4 win over the Red Wings, securing a hard-fought victory.

Game 2: Stars and Knights Battle to a Draw

The second game was a nail-biter, with both teams pushing into overtime. Despite several breakaway attempts in overtime, the goaltenders stood tall, resulting in a 4-4 tie between the Stars and Knights.

Standout Performances:

• Brad Graff & Steve Woods – Each recorded two goals and an assist, finishing with three-point nights.
• Dave Gibbard – Led all goaltenders with a stellar .900 save percentage.

League Stats Update

Scoring Leaders:

• Robbie Moore picked up a goal to add to his league leading 22 points followed by Dru Trimble (17 points).
• Tim Conti sits in third with 14 points, followed closely by John Knudsen, with 13 points.

Team Shooting Stats:

• The Knights lead the league in shots on goal with 307, while TechniPower has recorded the fewest at 232.
• Despite taking the fewest shots, TechniPower boasts the league’s best shooting percentage at 18.97%, while the Knights have the lowest efficiency at 12.70%.

Defensive Stats:

• TechniPower has seen the puck too long in their defensive zone allowing a league-high 348 shots on goal.
• On the other end, the Red Wings have been the stingiest, conceding just 240 shots—the fewest in the league.

Goaltenders:

Paul Gwyn leads the goaltenders with a .869% save percentage followed closely by Dave Gibbard with a .865% save percentage.

Game 1: TechniPower 6, Red Wings 4

Both teams came out strong, but it wasn’t until the 13-minute mark of the first period that Wally Blase broke the deadlock, giving TechniPower the lead. With just over a minute left in the period, Mitch Malin evened the score for the Red Wings, sending the game into the first intermission tied 1-1.

The Red Wings took their first lead seven minutes into the second period on a goal by Robbie Moore. Six minutes later, Jeff McCoy responded with his first of two goals to tie the game at 2-2. Three minutes later, McCoy struck again, giving TechniPower a 3-2 edge heading into the final frame.

The third period was a goal frenzy, featuring five total tallies. Josh Josephson’s shorthanded goal early in the period tied the game at 3-3. Two minutes later, Tru Trimble put the Red Wings ahead 4-3. However, TechniPower responded with a surge, scoring three unanswered goals—Wally Blase netted his second of the game, followed by goals from Rob Wagstaff and Vince Bakshani—securing a 6-4 victory.

David Gibbard was solid in net for TechniPower, stopping 36 of 40 shots. Bill Yox faced 19 shots for the Red Wings.

Game 2: Knights 4, Stars 4

In another tightly contested battle, neither team could find the game-winner, ending in a 4-4 tie.

The Stars struck first, with Steve Woods scoring eight minutes into the game. Seven minutes later, Brad Graff doubled the lead, giving the Stars a 2-0 advantage at the end of the first period.

The Knights got on the board nine minutes into the second period with a goal from Jamie Henkemeyer, cutting the deficit to 2-1 heading into the final frame.

The third period was action-packed, with five total goals. Brad Graff extended the Stars' lead early in the period, but the Knights stormed back with three consecutive goals from Robin Staveley, John Knudsen, and Drew Friedman, giving them a 4-3 lead with just minutes remaining. However, a late penalty proved costly for the Knights, and Steve Woods capitalized on the power play with a game-tying goal in the final minute.

Overtime saw plenty of chances, but neither team could find the winner.

Paul Gwyn faced 35 shots for the Stars, while the Knights' Martin Cizek stopped 30.

With next week’s back-to-back rematches, expect even more intensity on the ice!

Scoring and Goaltender Stats

Weekly Hockey Recap

The second week of home-and-away games is in the books. The Stars secured three out of four possible points with a commanding 5-2 win over the Knights, while TechniPower swept their series, earning all four points in a thrilling 5-4 victory over the Red Wings.

Game 1: Stars 5, Knights 2

The Stars took control midway through the first period and never looked back, cruising to a 5-2 win. Scott McMeehin led the charge with a hat trick, while Pete March added two goals. Goaltender Paul Gwyn was outstanding between the pipes, posting a .946 save percentage.

Game 2: TechniPower 5, Red Wings 4

In a back-and-forth battle, the Red Wings jumped out to an early 2-0 lead before TechniPower responded with five consecutive goals. The Red Wings fought back with two third period goals but fell just short of the equalizer, as TechniPower held on for the 5-4 win.

Standout Performances:

• Scott McMeehin – Hat trick performance with three goals
• Paul Gwyn – Led all goaltenders with a stellar .946 save percentage

The Knights continue their firm hold on the "Turd" which is owned by the team in last place, and is the best current indicator of who will win the Toilet Bowl in the playoffs. Will the Knights be repeat winners?

League Stats Update

Scoring Leaders:

• Robbie Moore added two goals, extending his league-leading total to 24 points.
• Dru Trimble was held off the scoresheet and remains at 17 points.
• Andrew Feinberg moved into a tie for third place with Tim Conti, both at 14 points.
• Steve Keener, Erik Hendriks, and John Knudsen follow closely with 13 points each.

Team Shooting Stats:

• The Knights lead the league in shots on goal with 344, while TechniPower has the fewest at 262.
• Despite fewer shots, TechniPower boasts the league’s best shooting percentage at 18.70%, while the Knights struggle with the lowest efficiency at 11.92%.

Defensive Stats:

• TechniPower has faced the most pressure, allowing a league-high 386 shots on goal.
• The Red Wings have been the toughest defensively, conceding a league-low 270 shots.

Goaltender Rankings:

• Paul Gwyn leads the league with a .881 save percentage, followed by Dave Gibbard at .868.

Game 1: Stars 5, Knights 2

Something seems off with the Knights. Despite generating plenty of shots on goal, they continue to struggle with finishing. Some key players have been missing from recent games, fueling speculation about potential locker room issues. Captain Feuiltault reassured Sportsnet that everything is fine, but Elliotte Friedman, citing unnamed sources, suggests Feuiltault may not have an accurate read on his team. Friedman, who has been covering the 4 Nations tournament in Montreal and Boston, was also reportedly in Atlanta—adding to the growing intrigue. This is a developing story to watch.

As for the game itself, the Stars took control early. Captain Pete March opened the scoring midway through the first period, followed just a minute later by Scott McMeehin’s first of three goals. The Knights responded with three minutes left in the period when Erik Hendriks found the back of the net, but the Stars quickly regained momentum. Pete March struck again in the final minute, giving his team a 3-1 lead heading into the first intermission.

The second period saw a defensive battle, with the only goal coming from McMeehin, extending the Stars’ lead to 4-1.

In the third period, both teams exchanged goals. With five minutes remaining, Captain Feuiltault pulled his goalie for an extra attacker. The Knights, despite taking a late penalty, nearly capitalized on the strategy, but Paul Gwyn made several key saves to preserve the lead. In the closing seconds, McMeehin sealed his hat trick with an empty-net goal, securing the 5-2 victory for the Stars.

Goaltending Battle:

• Paul Gwyn (Stars): 35 saves on 37 shots
• Martin Cizek (Knights): 28 saves in a losing effort

Game 2: TechniPower 5, Red Wings 4

Tensions are rising in the Red Wings' locker room. A visibly frustrated Captain Brian Daley was overheard saying he expects much more from his high octane team than he is getting. After suffering their second consecutive defeat at the hands of TechniPower you could feel the tension after the game. Red Wing players are starting to make excuses and if Daley doesn't get a handle on this brewing situation it could quickly spiral out of control. Daley was also overheard saying, why is Pete March such a good captain with no team issues over the past season and a half?

Expect Elliotte Friedman to pick this story up when he is back in Atlanta. The game between TechniPower and the Red Wings was like the other 4 games they have played this season, and actually goes back to the last season cup final, a tightly fought affair where the Red Wings just could get the goals they needed to defeat TechniPower. That pattern continued into this game.

The Red Wings came out firing, registering 18 shots in the first period. Don Stubel opened the scoring at the nine-minute mark, followed by a highlight-reel goal from Mitch Malin, whose pinpoint pass set up Robbie Moore for a perfect one-touch deflection into the top corner, making it 2-0.

TechniPower responded swiftly. Rob Leven cut the deficit to 2-1 with a goal from the slot, and Erik Belinfante tied it up with just over a minute left in the first period. That goal sparked a run of five consecutive TechniPower goals.

Midway through the second period, Jon Hurd put TechniPower ahead for the first time. Five minutes later, he struck again before Steve Keener added a sharp-angle goal from the goal line, extending TechniPower’s lead to 5-2 heading into the final frame.

The Red Wings fought back in the third, showing resilience. Five minutes in, Josh Josephson’s rebound shot ricocheted off both posts and in, cutting the deficit to two. With six minutes remaining, a failed clearing attempt led to Robbie Moore pouncing on a loose puck and scored on his own rebound, for his second goal of the night, bringing the Red Wings within one. Despite a late push, they couldn’t find the equalizer.

Goaltending Battle:

• Dave Gibbard (TechniPower): 34 saves on 38 shots
• Bill Yox (Red Wings): 25 saves on 30 shots

Stay tuned for next week’s action as the race for the playoffs heats up!

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Weekly Hockey Recap

Stats Correction: We have a correction from last week's stats report. Pete March was originally credited with the first goal of the Stars game, but it was actually scored by Steve Woods. This has now been updated in this week's stat package. Additionally, an interesting anomaly surfaced regarding Red Wings player Doc Feinberg. He was credited with three assists on the team's four goals, yet insiders assert that his line was only on the ice for one of those goals. Could Doc be a referee whisperer?

Game Recaps: This week featured two tightly contested matchups, with the Red Wings and Knights emerging victorious. The Red Wings' win sparked significant discussion and analysis.

Breaking their prolonged losing streak, the Red Wings managed to claim a 5-2 victory over the first-place Stars—despite fielding only five of their regular players. Notably absent were key players Robbie Moore, Jay Arena, Mitch Malin, and Shawn Dooley, all of whom ranked high in the draft and on the stat sheet. Given these absences, one might have expected their losing streak to continue, but that was not the case.

This surprising turnaround leaves Captain Daley pondering his strategy. One amusing takeaway: Daley might start sending weekly Wednesday birthday invitations to Robbie Moore and his buddies, as his absence seemed to work in the team’s favor. Plus/minus expert Jim Tobin had an interesting take on Moore’s impact: "Moore may be on the ice for four goals, but he’s also on the ice for six against. The math just doesn’t work in his favor."

For goalie Bill Yox, the game was a novel experience. Instead of being screened and critiqued by Moore, he had a solid defensive effort in front of him. Yox rose to the occasion and rewarded his team with an outstanding performance. The Red Wings' camp is certainly experiencing some interesting times.

Standout Performances:

• Jerome Feuiltault: 3 goals, 2 assists
• Dicky "The Good Brother" Moore: 1 goal, 4 assists
• Bill Yox: Led all goaltenders with an impressive .926 save percentage

League Standings Update: The Knights maintain their hold on the "Turd," but TechniPower and the Red Wings are only a few points away from challenging their position.

Alpharetta Cooler News: Significant developments have surfaced regarding the Alpharetta Cooler and its future. The rink’s owner has submitted plans to convert the facility into pickleball courts. You can find more details, including a news article and video, with the headline, "Owner of Alpharetta ice rink submits plans to turn rink into pickleball courts". You can also get more feedback on FaceBook. Interesting times. 

While this news will not impact the ATL50 Hockey League, it does present potential expansion opportunities. A survey will be sent out this week to gather your feedback, as we value your input on this expansion matter. We have received assurances that our current ice time and schedule will remain available as we move into Season Three and beyond.

The unfortunate consequence of this development is the likely reduction in youth hockey opportunities and decreased AAHL ice time availability.

League Stats Update

Scoring Leaders:

• Robbie Moore remained at 24 points
• Tim Conti had a four point night bringing him to 18 points
• Dru Trimble for the second week in a row was held off the score sheet with 17 points.
• Steve Keener, Andrew (Doc the referee whisperer) Feinberg round out the top 5 with 16 points

Team Shooting Stats:

• The Red Wings passed the Knights leading the league in shots on goal with 379, while TechniPower has the fewest at 291.
• Despite fewer shots, TechniPower boasts the league’s best shooting percentage at 19.59%, while the Knights struggle with the lowest efficiency at 13.49%.

Defensive Stats:

• TechniPower has faced the most pressure, allowing a league-high 420 shots on goal.
• The Red Wings have been the toughest defensively, conceding a league-low 297 shots.

Goaltender Rankings:

• Paul Gwyn leads the league with a .883 save percentage, followed by Dave Gibbard at .856 save percentage.

Game 1: Knights 10, TechniPower 8

In a game where defense was purely optional, and honestly wasn't even considered, the Knights and TechniPower combined for 8 goals and 27 shots in a wild first period. What else can you say except—WTF?

The Knights' offense was led by Dicky Moore and Jerome Feuiltault, each racking up five points, with Feuiltault sealing the win with both the game-winner and an empty-net goal. Tim Conti (4 points) and Jamie Henkemeyer (3 points) also contributed heavily, while goaltender Martin Cizek faced 29 shots to secure the win.

TechniPower put up a strong fight, with Jeff McCoy leading the charge with 4 points, followed by Steve Keener and Tom Dolan (3 points each). Chad Porter and Tony Brown each added 2 points, but it wasn’t enough. Goalie Dave Gibbard faced 34 shots in a tough outing.

It was a night both goaltenders and defensive coaches will want to forget. But hey, sometimes hockey is just chaos on ice.

Game 2: Red Wings 5, Stars 2

The second game of the night was the complete opposite—featuring disciplined defense, structured play, and standout goaltending.

The Stars struck first four minutes into the game, with Craig Robson netting his seventh goal of the season. That would be the only goal of the period, with the Red Wings holding a slight 9-6 shot advantage.

The second period, however, was all Red Wings. Jim Tobin tied the game at the 8-minute mark, and Chris Quinn gave them the lead just two and a half minutes later. In a span of just four minutes, the floodgates opened—Don Stubel made it 3-1, followed one minute later by Rob Repasi, extending the lead to 4-1. The Stars' defense seemingly caught the same affliction as TechniPower and the Knights from the previous game.

With just 45 seconds left in the period, Terry "Octopus" Drago blasted a high slap shot past the Red Wings’ goaltender, cutting the lead to 4-2 heading into the final frame.

The third period was a tight defensive battle, with strong goaltending from both Bill Yox (Red Wings) and Paul Gwyn (Stars), each facing 12 shots. The game was finally put to rest when Andrew "The Referee Whisperer" Feinberg scored an empty-net goal with 45 seconds remaining, securing a 5-2 victory for the Red Wings.

Goaltending Battle:

• Paul Gwyn (Stars): 34 saves on 39 shots
• Bill Yox (Red Wings): 25 saves on 27 shots

The Red Wings controlled the pace, outshooting the Stars 39-27, and proved that defense and goaltending still matter—even after a night of offensive mayhem.

Stay tuned for next week’s action as the race for the playoffs heats up!

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Weekly Hockey Recap – Week 13

Standings Remain Tight at the Top

After thirteen weeks, the race for first place is heating up. The Stars hold a slim one-point lead over both the Red Wings and TechniPower. While TechniPower managed to snap a two-game losing streak, the Stars find themselves on a two-game skid.

Celestial Misalignment? The Moon and Stars are Not Aligned

Following their second straight loss, rumblings have emerged from the Stars' locker room. This week, an astronomical event saw four planets align in the night sky—but on the ice, the Stars and Moon-ey may be misaligned with Captain Pete March imploring his first pick, Jeff Moonshower that he needs more from his star player. When it rains, it Moon-showers—this will be a story to watch in the coming weeks.

The Stars fell 7-3 to TechniPower. Vince Bakshani led the way for TechniPower with a hat trick. Team captain Jeff McCoy contributed two goals. Meanwhile, TechniPower’s Dave Gibbard was solid in net, stopping 30 of 33 shots for a .909 save percentage.

Red Wings Dominate

The Red Wings easily defeated the Knights who were missing several of their top guns by a score of 6-2. Mitch Malin lead the way for the Red Wings scoring two goals and drawing an assist. Bill Yox turned away 13 of the 15 shots he faced in the game

Standout Performances:

• Vince Bakshani: 3 goals
• Mitch Malin: 2 goals, 1 assist
• Dave Gibbard: Led all goaltenders with an impressive .909 save percentage

League Stats Update

Scoring Leaders:

• Robbie Moore remained at 25 points
• Tim Conti and Dru Trimble18 points
• Andrew (Doc the referee whisperer) Feinberg and super sub John Knudsen round out the top 5 with 17 points

Team Shooting Stats:

• The Red Wings are leading the league in shots on goal with 413, while TechniPower has the fewest at 327.
• Despite fewer shots, TechniPower boasts the league’s best shooting percentage at an amazing 19.57%, while the Knights struggle with the lowest efficiency at 13.49%.

Defensive Stats:

• TechniPower has faced the most pressure, allowing a league-high 453 shots on goal.
• The Red Wings have been the toughest defensively, conceding a league-low 312 shots.

Goaltender Rankings:

• Paul Gwyn leads the league with a .874 save percentage, followed by Dave Gibbard at .860 save percentage.

Game 1: TechniPower 7, Stars 3

TechniPower delivered a dominant performance against the Stars, securing a convincing 7-3 victory. Jeff McCoy opened the scoring seven minutes into the game, giving TechniPower a 1-0 lead after the first period. They controlled play early, outshooting the Stars 17-10.

The second period saw TechniPower take full command, netting four unanswered goals. Chad Porter made it 2-0 eight minutes in, followed by two goals from Vince Bakshani and another from McCoy, his second of the game. The Stars managed to even the shot total at 10 apiece in the period, but TechniPower carried a commanding 5-0 lead into the final frame.

John Knudsen extended the lead to 6-0 just seven minutes into the third, seemingly sealing the game. However, the Stars mounted a late push. Jeff Moonshower was denied on a breakaway, but Marc Manning capitalized on the rebound to put the Stars on the board. Three minutes later, Brad Graf buried another rebound off his breakaway, and soon after, Jarett Moralee cut the deficit to 6-3. The Stars kept the pressure on, but TechniPowers' Vince Bakshani completed his hat trick to seal the win.

Goaltender Dave Gibbard stood tall, stopping 30 of 33 shots, while Paul Gwyn faced a barrage, turning away 29 of 36 shots.

Game 2: Red Wings 6, Knights 2

The Red Wings came out flying in the second game of the night, scoring just seconds after puck drop when Josh Josephson found the net. The Knights quickly responded, as Marc Salatino tied the game less than a minute later. However, that would be the last sign of life from the Knights, as the Red Wings erupted for four unanswered goals in the first period. Robbie Moore, Don Stubel, and a pair from Mitch Malin gave the Red Wings a commanding 5-1 lead after one.

Surprisingly, the pace slowed in the second period, with neither team able to score.

The third period saw each team trade goals, with Andrew Feinberg extending the Red Wings' lead to 6-1 before Brian Spratt added a late goal for the Knights.

Goaltender Bill Yox had a solid outing, stopping 13 of 15 shots for the win, while Martin Cizek faced heavy pressure, making 28 saves on 34 shots.

Stay tuned for next week’s action as the race for the playoffs heats up!

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Weekly Hockey Recap – Week 14

With two-thirds of the season complete, the battle for the top spot remains intense. The Stars pulled two points ahead of TechniPower and the Red Wings after a dominant 7-1 win over the Knights. Meanwhile, TechniPower and the Red Wings remained neck and neck, finishing their matchup in a 3-3 overtime tie. Goaltending stood out this week, with three goalies posting save percentages above .900.

Standout Performances:

• Steve Woods and Greg Kelly: 2 goals each
• Jeff Moonshower and Craig Maxwell: 3 points each
• Paul Gwyn: Led all goaltenders with an impressive .969 save percentage

League Stats Update

Scoring Leaders:

• Robbie Moore 26 points
• Tim Conti and John Knudsen 19 points
• Dru Trimble 18 points
• Vince Bakshani, Steve Keener, Andrew Feinberg 17 points

Team Shooting Stats:

• The Red Wings are leading the league in shots on goal with 446, while TechniPower has the fewest at 361.
• Despite fewer shots, TechniPower boasts the league’s best shooting percentage at an amazing 18.56%, while the Knights struggle with the lowest efficiency at 12.71%.

Defensive Stats:

• TechniPower has faced the most pressure, allowing a league-high 486 shots on goal.
• The Red Wings have been the toughest defensively, conceding a league-low 346 shots.

Goaltender Rankings:

• Paul Gwyn leads the league with a .883 save percentage, followed by Dave Gibbard at .864 save percentage.

Game 1: TechniPower 3, Red Wings 3

In a tightly contested battle, neither TechniPower nor the Red Wings could secure a victory, despite both teams generating quality scoring chances in overtime.

The Red Wings struck first, with Mitch Malin firing a slapshot from the slot to break the deadlock with under seven minutes left in the opening period. That was just the beginning of Malin’s impact on the game. Strong goaltending at both ends kept the score at 1-0 heading into the first intermission.

The Red Wings extended their lead midway through the second period when Don Stubel redirected a shot from Tyler Grahovec, making it 2-0. However, TechniPower responded quickly. Three minutes later, Vince Bakshani found the back of the net to cut the deficit in half. Just a minute after that, Steve Keener evened the score. The momentum swings continued as John Knudsen put the Red Wings back on top 3-2 less than a minute later.

The third period saw back-and-forth action, with both teams trading scoring opportunities. The game took a dramatic turn when Mitch Malin was called for a clear high-sticking penalty, an incident that saw him shed his once "Zen-like" demeanor—most likely for good. Too bad it was good while it lasted. With five minutes remaining, TechniPowers' Chad Porter capitalized on a rebound, lifting the puck into the top corner to tie the game at 3-3.

Overtime was wide open, with both teams pressing for the winner, but neither could solve the opposing goaltender. Bill Yox faced 34 shots for the Red Wings, while Dave Gibbard faced 33 for TechniPower. Despite leading the league with an 18.56% scoring percentage, TechniPower was stymied by Yox, who held them to just 8.82%. Gibbard was equally sharp, limiting the Red Wings to a 9.09% scoring efficiency.

Game 2: Stars 7, Knights 1

The second game of the night saw the Stars cruise past the Knights 7-1, though the scoreline didn’t fully reflect how competitive the game was. The difference? Goaltending. Paul Gwyn was stellar between the pipes, posting a .969 save percentage and holding the Knights to a mere 3.13% shooting efficiency.

The Stars struck early, just over three minutes in, as Craig Robson put them on the board. Nine minutes later, Greg Kelly tallied his first of two goals, sending the Stars into the first intermission with a 2-0 lead.

Midway through the second period, the Knights got on the board when Tim Conti found the net, cutting the deficit to 2-1. Would this game mirror the nail-biting finish of the first matchup of the night? Not quite!! At the 16-minute mark, Greg Kelly netted his second goal, restoring the Stars’ two-goal advantage heading into the third.

The final period was all Stars. Steve Woods led the charge with two goals, while Brad Graf and Craig Maxwell each added one, sealing the commanding 7-1 victory.

Gwyn was a standout performer, stopping 31 of 32 shots. Meanwhile, Martin Cizek faced heavy pressure, turning aside 28 of 35 attempts.

With two-thirds of the season in the books, the fight for the top spot remains wide open, setting up an exciting finish.

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Weekly Hockey Recap – Week 14

Two drastically different games unfolded on the ice. The first was an offensive showdown, with the Knights outgunning the Red Wings in a high-scoring 8-5 victory. In contrast, the second game was a tightly contested battle, where the first three goals came on the power play. The Stars pulled away late, sealing a 4-1 win over TechniPower with an empty-net goal.

Robbie Moore appears to have an untouchable lead in the scoring race, boasting 29 points—10 ahead of the nearest competitors—suggesting the scoring belt isn't going anywhere. However, after a rough minus-5 performance despite a three-point night, plus/minus specialist Jim Tobin was quick to suggest that Moore might be focusing on the wrong stats. I believe Jim and his defensive partner Rob Wagstaff were plus on the night for the Red Wings.

Standout Performances:

• Eric Hendricks had 2 goals and an assist
• Robbie Moore and Greg Kelly each had 3 assists
• Paul Gwyn: Led all goaltenders with an impressive .963 save percentage

League Stats Update

Scoring Leaders:

• Robbie Moore 29 points
• Tim Conti and John Knudsen and Dru Trimble 19 points

Team Shooting Stats:

• The Red Wings are leading the league in shots on goal with 476, while TechniPower has the fewest at 388.
• Despite fewer shots, TechniPower boasts the league’s best shooting percentage at an amazing 17.53%, while the Knights struggle with the lowest efficiency at 13.75%.

Defensive Stats:

• TechniPower has faced the most pressure, allowing a league-high 511 shots on goal.
• The Red Wings have been the toughest defensively, conceding a league-low 372 shots.

Goaltender Rankings:

• Paul Gwyn leads the league with a .888 save percentage, followed by Dave Gibbard at .865 save percentage.

Game 1: Knights 8, Red Wings 5

What looked like an early blowout turned into a thriller. The Knights stormed out to a dominant 5-0 lead in the first period, with goals from Marc Salatino, Erik Hendricks, Robin Staveley, Tyler Edgarton, and a second tally from Hendricks. When Salatino struck again just a minute into the second period, it seemed like the game was all but over.

But the Red Wings had other plans. Shawn Dooley jump-started a comeback just a minute later. After some persistent whining from Mitch Malin—“Hey Commissioner, did you see that two-handed slash?”—he finally drew a penalty, despite holding the guys stick. Dooley capitalized on the power play for his second goal of the game. Malin kept pressing the officials, did you not see that penalty. Are you ever going to call a penalty on them? That earning a classic response from referee Tony: “I’m in the process of gathering evidence.” That seemed to satisfy Malin as Andrew Feinberg brought the Red Wings within three by the end of the second period.

The aforementioned Malin who was finally focused on playing cut into the Knights lead 6 minutes into the third period. Was this going to be the largest collapse in ATL50 history? With just over 2 minutes remaining JJ DeRoy made it 6-5 Knights. The comeback was on - the collapse was inevitable - but the hockey gods had another idea. With a minute and 23 seconds remaining Barry Danckert ended what could have been hockey history biggest collapse - except for the Leafs in the playoffs. Just to top it off Brian MacDonald scored into an empty net to seal a 8-5 Knights victory. What a game.  

Game 2: Stars 4, TechniPower 1

Following the chaos of the first game, the nightcap was a more controlled battle. The Stars opened the scoring on a power play goal from Steve Woods. Late in the first, Gavin Morton buried his own rebound—also on the power play—to tie it up at 1-1.

Early in the second, Craig Maxwell blasted a screened slap shot from the point, giving the Stars their second power play goal and a 2-1 lead. From there, goaltenders Paul Gwyn and Dave Gibbard took over, keeping the score locked through the rest of the second and deep into the third.

With seven minutes remaining, a costly turnover by Gibbard left Craig Robson with a wide-open net, pushing the Stars’ lead to 3-1. Marc Manning added an empty-net goal, securing a 4-1 win.

With three-quarters of the season in the books, the race for the top spot remains tight, setting up a thrilling finish.

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Weekly Hockey Recap – Week 16

The night’s action began with a thrilling matchup as the Stars edged out the Knights 5-4 in overtime. The game was a back-and-forth battle, with the Knights forcing overtime by scoring the equalizer with just 35 seconds remaining in regulation. In the extra period, Dan Cutts sealed the victory for the Stars, netting the game-winner with 48 seconds left.

In the second game, the Red Wings cruised to a commanding 6-2 victory over TechniPower, delivering one of their most dominant performances of the season. Outshooting their opponents 44-18, the Red Wings controlled the game from start to finish, leaving little doubt about the outcome.

Standout Performances:

1. Tim Conti 3 goals and 1 assist for 4 points
2. Robbie Moore 3 assists and one goal for 4 points
3. Mitch Malin 3 goals
4. Gavin Morton 3 assists
5. Dan Costa 3 assists

League Stats Update

Scoring Leaders:

Robbie Moore 33 points

Tim Conti 23 points

Team Shooting Stats:

The Red Wings are leading the league in shots on goal with 520, while TechniPower has the fewest at 406.

Despite fewer shots, TechniPower boasts the league’s best shooting percentage at an amazing 17.24%, but dropping fast while the Knights struggle with the lowest efficiency at 13.39%.

Defensive Stats:

TechniPower has faced the most pressure, allowing a league-high 555 shots on goal.

The Red Wings have been the toughest defensively, conceding a league-low 390 shots.

Goaltender Rankings:

Paul Gwyn leads the league with a .890 save percentage, followed by Dave Gibbard at .865 save percentage.

League Standings

Game 1: Stars 5, Knights 4 (OT)

The opening period was a goaltending showcase, with Martin Cizek stopping all nine shots for the Knights and Paul Gwyn turning away 10 for the Stars.

The scoring began 4:50 into the second period when Craig Robson capitalized on a power play for the Stars. However, the momentum quickly shifted as Tim Conti stole the show with a natural hat trick, giving the Knights a 3-1 lead heading into the third.

The Stars came roaring back in the final period. Steve Woods cut the deficit to one less than five minutes in, and just 55 seconds later, Jeff Moonshower tied the game at three. Dan Cutts put the Stars ahead 4-3 with under two minutes remaining, but Tyler Edgarton answered for the Knights with just 35 seconds left, sending the game to overtime.

In the extra frame, Cutts struck again, netting his second goal of the night to secure the Stars' victory. Gwyn finished with 38 saves on 42 shots, while Cizek stopped 25 of 31 attempts.

Game 2: Red Wings 6, TechniPower 2

The Red Wings dominated from start to finish, leaving TechniPower with no answers. Head coach Jeff McCoy was thoroughly outmaneuvered by Brian Daley, as the Red Wings’ top players—Robbie Moore, Mitch Malin, and Tru Trimble—delivered when it mattered most.

Mitch "Zen Last Night" Malin opened the scoring nine minutes into the first, netting the first of his three goals. Just two minutes later, Trimble buried a perfect top-corner shot off a slick pass from Moore to make it 2-0. Malin quickly followed up with his second goal, capping off a first period in which the Red Wings outshot TechniPower 16-4.

TechniPower showed brief signs of life in the second period. Five minutes in, Jim Tobin accidentally redirected a puck into his own net, gifting Tom Dolan a goal. Seven minutes later, Jim Kaufman pulled TechniPower within one. However, Trimble struck again with six minutes left in the period, restoring the Red Wings’ two-goal cushion at 4-2.

The third period belonged to the Red Wings. Moore extended the lead three minutes in, and Malin completed his hat trick with two minutes remaining, celebrating exuberantly into the glass with Moore giving him hands all over the place. It was not a pretty sight to see. The Red Wings continued to dominate the shot count and game, outshooting TechniPower 14-7 in both the second and third periods.

Dave Gibbard took the loss, stopping 38 of 44 shots, while Bill Yox secured the win with 16 saves on 18 attempts.

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Weekly Hockey Recap – Week 17

Was it a tough night for goaltenders, defense, or both? Week 17 saw an offensive explosion with two high-scoring matchups. The Knights powered past a struggling TechniPower squad with an 8-5 victory, while the Stars reinforced their first-place standing with a well-earned 8-6 win over the Red Wings.

TechniPower is in trouble, having dropped three straight games and managing just one point in their last five. With only three games left before the playoffs, this is not the trend Captain McCoy wants to see. Now tied with the Knights for the dubious "Turd" spot, McCoy faces a crucial challenge. In the post-game press conference, he didn’t mince words: "We drafted a defense-first team, but to play that style, everyone must commit. We can't have passengers. The second half of the season, we've had too many." With John Tortorella’s firing in Philadelphia, could another shake-up be coming?

With no games next week, McCoy has two weeks to regroup—though the upcoming road trip to Tampa with Gibby might feel even longer.

On the scoring front, Mitch Malin is making a late-season push in the scoring race. He may not have enough time to catch leader Robbie Moore, but he’s certainly closing the gap.

Standout Performances:

• Craig Maxwell 3 goals and 2 assist for 5 points
• Josh Josephson 4 goals
• Mitch Malin 5 points
• Barry Danckert 3 goals and an assist

League Stats Update

Scoring Leaders:

• Robbie Moore 33 points
• Tim Conti 23 points
• Mitch Malin 22 points

Team Shooting Stats:

• The Red Wings are leading the league in shots on goal with 553, while TechniPower has the fewest at 428 a 125 shot differential.
• Despite fewer shots, TechniPower boasts the league’s best shooting percentage at 17.52%, but dropping, while the Knights struggle with the lowest efficiency at 13.91%.

Defensive Stats:

• TechniPower has faced the most pressure, allowing a league-high 594 shots on goal.
• The Red Wings have been the toughest defensively, conceding a league-low 425 shots, 169 less shots allowed than TechniPower

Goaltender Rankings:

• Paul Gwyn leads the league with a .885 save percentage, followed by Dave Gibbard at .860 save percentage.

League Standings

Game 1 Recap: Knights 8, TechniPower 5

TechniPower started strong, determined to snap their losing streak. Eight minutes in, John Hurd opened the scoring, followed by a Steve Keener goal just two minutes later, giving TechniPower a 2-0 lead. However, the Knights quickly responded, with Barry Danckert netting his first of three goals to cut the lead in half. Rob Leven restored TechniPower's two-goal cushion, but the momentum shifted at the 15-minute mark. The Knights capitalized on TechniPower’s loss of focus, and Brian Cole’s point shot found its way through traffic, ending the first period with TechniPower leading 3-2. Shots were 13-11 in TechniPowers' favor.

Midway through the second, Danckert struck again, tying the game at three. John Knudsen briefly restored TechniPower's lead, but then the floodgates opened. The Knights rattled off five unanswered goals, with Jamie Henkemeyer and Tyler Edgarton scoring before the period ended, giving the Knights a 5-4 lead. The Knights dominated the second, outshooting TechniPower 14-5.

The third period went from bad to worse for TechniPower. Edgarton notched his second of the night just two minutes in, and with six and a half minutes remaining, Erik Hendricks extended the lead to 7-4 on a breakaway. Less than a minute later, Danckert completed his hat trick, sealing TechniPower’s fate. Knudsen added a late goal, but it was too little, too late, as the Knights secured an 8-5 victory. TechniPower managed only nine shots in the final two periods, while Knights’ goaltender Martin Cizek turned aside 17 of 22 shots. Dave Gibbard faced a barrage, stopping 31 of 39 attempts.

Game 2 Recap: Stars 8, Red Wings 6

Without captain Brian Daley and the leading scorer Robbie Moore, the Red Wings faced a steep challenge against the first-place Stars. Could someone step up to lead them to victory?

The answer was a resounding yes—at least for Josh Josephson. Five minutes in, he opened the scoring with his first of four goals. However, the Stars' Craig Maxwell had other plans. Less than a minute later, Maxwell tied the game, then added two more goals in quick succession, completing a natural hat trick and putting the Stars up 3-1. With two minutes left in the period, Mitch Malin got on the board for the Red Wings, earning one of his five points on the night. Clearly Josephson and Malin were ready to play for the Red Wings. Josephson answered again, tying the game at 3-3 with just over a minute remaining. But the Stars had the final say in the period, with Steve Woods scoring in the dying seconds to give the Stars a 4-3 lead. Shots were 14-12 in favor of the Stars.

Early in the second, Josephson completed his hat trick, tying the game at four. However, the Stars regained control midway through, never looking back. A late goal by Marc Manning extended their lead to 6-4 heading into the final frame. The Red Wings outshot the Stars 11-8 in the period.

The third period saw both teams trade goals. Josephson tallied his fourth of the night, with Tyler Grahovec also scoring for the Red Wings. But Brad Graf responded with two goals for the Stars, sealing an 8-6 win. Stars goaltender Paul Gwyn turned aside 27 of 33 shots, while Bill Yox took the loss, stopping 27 of 35 attempts.

No games next Wednesday—see you in two weeks!

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