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Merry Christmas

A few years ago, my grandkids had the misfortune of visiting a Santa that looked like Beer Nuts.  Luke has had nightmares ever since.

The Duffers will watch the Redwings play Boston on February 14 then we will play in the Joe Louis Arena on February 15, 2016. Total cost will be $245.00 for Bus, Redwing ticket, Tee shirt, ice rental, bus beer and snacks.  You and your roommate (s) pay the room cost.  $109 plus tax includes a free breakfast.

We don't have room for any more skaters but we have room for 3 spectators on the luxury bus.

Busy Weekend in Detroit

We have 3 full lines and 4 goalies who will go either way as needed.  I have 43 tickets to the Redwing/Boston game, so 3 tickets for spectators.  Bus leaves Yorktown on Saturday February 13 at 9:00 and returns Tuesday afternoon/evening February 16.

 

Duffer News

Old Guys Get Younger?

Romeoville, IL December 11, 2015  Attendance: 22
The Old Guys Locker Room Needs a new Name!

After the game at the Kilt, The Czar was giving Greg Z some grief about dressing with the old guys.  Greg was politely trying to give the Czar some reasons for being there since he started with the Duffers.  I listened as the Czar shot down everything Greg gave for a reason.  Then I thought, "Who is he calling old?"  I went to the Duffer Data base that calculates the age of every duffer every day.  Here is what I found, Joe Bobka was 25.25 that night.  Jeff was only 23.6.  His brother Mike and Barron brought the average age up a little, but even after tossing my 75.8 years in along with TO, Dock, Fred and Genos' years, the average age of the "Old Guy's Locker Room" was only 48.6 while the "Young Guys Locker Room" came in at 50.8!  They were lucky that Bill BTW was not there because he would have put them 3 years

Ryan the Referee and his Dad before Food arrived.

older than the Old Guys.  Bill used to be a regular in the old guy locker room when he started, but when the King retired, he left us to be with the young guys where he thought he would fit in better.  Was he wrong, He was picked on for being the old guy.  He had a hard time keeping up with his BVDs and towels.  I laughed and said, "You asked for it!"

Whites 7, Reds 6.  Barron and The Whites came from behind for a thrilling 7-6 win.
White Goals: Berserk, TO (Assist to the Czar), Greg Z, The Czar, T&A and Tommy Z had 2
Red goals: Jeff 3, Mini Wheezer 3

One of Mini Wheezer's goals was disputed.  T&A and Barron said, "no goal" and the Commander and referee Ryan said, "Good Goal."  Mini Wheezer was not at the Kilt to break the tie, but it didn't matter since the Whites won by 1 goal and they had 3 meaningful goals. Ryan the Referee waved off Jeff's second goal because it went off of a skate with a distinct kicking motion. The only problem with that call was that it was kicked into his own net by Noah.  Noah is a goalie on Jack's Midget team and he was a big help late in the 3rd period when he scooped up Barron's blocker and gave it to him. That quick thinking prevented Barron from making a save with his bare hand. That would not be a good thing since Barron makes his living piercing flesh with his hands. Barron had his best night ever! The best almost assist of the night came when Jeff and Tommy Z were tangled up at the left face-off circle and Jeff had the puck pressed against his chest and his stick was clamped under TZ's arm. He somehow was able to

 the puck and kick a perfect ice hugging pass to his grandpa Beak who one-timed a slap shot that Barron saved with his newly acquired blocker.

Perfect Attendance: Beak and Fruitcake.

Ryan and his Brother after food

Referee Ryan was wide awake while waiting for his food.

Ryan, Jack and Matt all passed out.

My great granddaughter and her Mom show us that they can lift the cup too.
Room  Detroit Roommates   
1 Anzelmo Steve Anzo
1 Mazurk Chris Berserk
2 Zivalich Robert Rob
2 Hamerquest Steve Hammer
3 Miceli Jim King
3 Dikinis Arvidas Harvey
4 Tamasi  Viorel V-Man
4 Sandrick John Spectator
5 Margolish Dan Bird Man
5 Dubreuil Ron Doc
6 Barron William Piercer
6 Lopatka Mike Monet
6 Lopatka Jeff Speed Racer
6 Mazzarella Joe 3 Olgie
7 Pinet Leepin Lu* Lou
8 Lea Flea Perry
8 Morris Guest Richard
9 Ambrosia Joe J&A
9 Ambrosia Tom T&A
10 Zerkis Greg Z-Man
10 Lopatka Greg Beak
10 Smith Dan Goalie
11 Coughenhaur Jim Beavis
11 Morgan Tom Butt-head
12 Oskroba Mike MiniWheezer
12 Bocain John Johnny B
13 Giffune Bill Klinger
13 Morgan Bob Buckshot
14 Granato Don Brinks
14 Granato Bob  
15 Evans Joe Drago
15 Nance Terry Crash
16 O'Connor Tom TO
16 Mazzarella Joe cowboy
17 Lamont Darrin Lemon
17 Koss John Cone
18 Wadsworth  Stephen Wad
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19 Zagorski Tom TZ
19 Hawrysio Ed Anvil
 		  

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(Above) Mike's work of art on Joe Mazzarella III's leg.

(Above) Mike's work of art on Joe Mazzarella III's ribs.

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Michelle hits a 2 run home run for Romeoville High School in a 3-0 victory against Joliet Catholic Academy.

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Michelle Spillman hit a 2 run Home run to beat Joliet Catholic on April 18, 2012. ... greg Lopatka ... Michelle Spillman and Romeoville High School. ...

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Michelle Spillman hit her 4th homerun on April 21, 2012 to beat Hershey High. ... greg Lopatka ... Michelle Spillman "outdoor sports" ...

 

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Michelle hit a triple to help beat Highland Park High 8-5 on 4/21/2012.

 

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Duffers Hockey Canlan Ice Sports Romeoville 2014-2015 Schedule

wk      Date              Time

1 September 5, 2014 8:00 PM ***

2 September 12, 2014 8:40 PM

3 September 19, 2014 8:40 PM

4 September 26, 2014 8:40 PM

5 October 3, 2014 8:40 PM

6 October 10, 2014 8:40 PM

October 17, 2014 NO ICE

7 October 24, 2014 8:40 PM

8 October 31, 2014 8:40 PM

November 7, 2014 NO ICE

9 November 14, 2014 8:40 PM

10 November 21, 2014 8:40 PM

11 Thanksgiving 8:45 at Downers Grove IceArena

November 28, 2014 NO ICE

December 5, 2014 NO ICE

12 December 12, 2014 8:40 PM

13 December 19, 2014 8:40 PM

December 26, 2014 NO ICE

14 January 2, 2015 8:40 PM

15 January 9, 2015 8:40 PM

16 January 16, 2015 8:40 PM

January 23, 2015 NO ICE

17 January 30, 2015 8:40 PM

18 February 6, 2015 8:40 PM

19 February 13, 2015 8:40 PM

20 February 20, 2015 8:40 PM

21 February 27, 2015 8:40 PM

22 March 6, 2015 8:40 PM

23 March 13, 2015 8:40 PM

24 March 20, 2015 8:40 PM

25 March 27, 2015 8:40 PM

26 April 3, 2015 8:40 PM

27 April 10, 2015 8:40 PM

28 April 17, 2015 8:40 PM

29 April 24, 2015 8:40 PM

30 May 1, 2015 8:40 PM