Slayers Fry the Birds 5-1

Slayers News:
Slayers beat the Birds 5-1 last Wednesday night at the Chapman Hill Ice Arena. Strong showing by all the Slayers. Scott Simmons of the Slayers found a way to frustrate net-minder Peter with his extra sneaky roll'em-up-nice-n-slow-off-the-back shots.

Thanks to Scotty at the Summit for having the Slayers out for the Summit's x-mas party. Also a big thanks to guest bartenders Muff and Matty. They had this amazing knack for never allowing the pint glass to go dry.

Thanks to Richard, Holly and the rest of the Leavitt's for another great winter Solstice party. Good friends, warm bonfire, cold beers, yummy grub and good times. Cheers.

Slayers Sign Tim Heinle and Beat Ranch 6-2 in season opener

Slayers season opener show-cased old but new Slayer, Tim Heinle. Tim's strong skating and heads up plays, along with the rest of the Slayers earned them a 6-2 win.

The Slayers welcome back Tim and also want to thank their newest sponsor, The Summit. The Summit offers live music, great cocktails as well as pool tables. They are located on the corner of College and Main. Stay tuned for Slayers nights at The Summit. Cheers and beers!

Slayers Start 08/09 Season Dec 10th 10:30 PM

Slayers face the Ranch Wednesday, Dec 10th at 10:30pm. Everyone is welcome to come out for the game. The entire 08/09 schedual can be seen here http://durangoadulthockeyleague.com/Level_2_League.html



photo: Slayers vs Cheap 08 playoffs (Eric Bekkala image)

Cheers and Beers

-the Slayers

Dale MVP for last 08 Winter Season!

Dale was voted by his team as last seasons MVP. Dale played out of his head and stood on it from time to time giving the Slayers a chance to win every night. Congrats Dale!

Photo: Eric Bekkala (Thanks for the photos Eric!)

Enough of the Past. Game on 08-09!!!

Dale and baggage navigate the terrible waters of the upper Animas. Dale brings in new talent from the northern border. When asked what position he plays, the new recruit responded with " Pabst?".

So can the Cheapskates find a replacement for the human brick in net? Rumors from Grand Junction report former goalie stonewall jackson has recommended two winos, an eight year old figure skater and a tape ball as comparable replacements.

Cheapskates-Spring 2008 Champions!

Slayers drop "game 7" 0-2 to a determined Cheapskates squad lead by the solid play of net minder SWJ. The Slayers kept the game close, but the wheels had fallen off and scoring chances were far few between. Kyle buried a great shot late in the 2nd period to seal the deal. The Slayers could not get back into the game. Dale played very strong in the losing effort. So, with our glasses help high in the air, our hats are off to the entire Cheapskates team. Cheers guys. Congrats to the Cheapskate's protector of the net, the blue liners, the forwards, the coaching staff and the entire Cheapskates organization. You guys were a class act this entire season and speaking for the entire Slayer organization, you guys were a blast to battle game in and game out. Win and Lose. Again, CONGRATS!

-Will

Game Notes:
Goals....uh, none.

Net: Dale (Spring 08 Slayers team MVP), SWJ Cheapskates (Landon is our vote for the DAHL Division 2, Spring 2008 MVP) Way to go man!

All the Cheapskates players were sporting giant toothless hockey grins as they needed a minute to figure out how to take the championship photo at center ice. They figured it out with a little coaching from Mike Davis. Then the Slayers and Cheapskates joined forces to battle beers and Zimas in the parking lot.

Slayers Force "Game 7" with 1-0 Win

Slayers worked hard for a 1-0 game against Cheapskates Sunday morning. Between the hustle of the forwards, strong play of the blueliners and play of Dale Wallmac, the Slayers earn a chance to take the Championship Sunday evening at 5:30. The Slayers know the Cheapskates will bring everything they have and it will be a great game between the two teams.

Game Notes:
Davis continues to impress his team with his blue line river dance style of controlling lose and bouncing pucks at the point. Dale records his first shutout of the playoffs. SWJ had an impressive game as well.

Goal
1) Brian (GW) from Drew

Pipes: Slayers Dale. Cheapskates SWJ.
Refs: Earl and Kyle

Slayers Snuff Fire And Ice 3-1

Like physical hockey? Well that is what Slayer fans enjoyed Saturday night as the Slayers put the hose to a chippy Fire and Ice team with a solid win. Fire and Ice player, Joe Petters, had a chance to get his team within one with a minute fourty remaining, but the solid defensive play of Drew-Fing-Barber forced the play wide of Dale. All the Slayers played a solid game, but Mike Davis had a stealer game. He skated soooo smoooth his teammates were surprised roses were not cascading over the glass in appreciation of his performance. Way to go Mike, we are very proud of you buddy. This win sets up a rematch with Cheapskates for the Championship on Sunday morning at 11am. We'll see you in the AM Stoney.
Game Notes:

Goals:
1) Scott
2) Kevin (GW)
3) Scott (the nail)

All three primary helpers from Dale. Secondary helpers form Davis as he once again fished the pucks out from the back of the net for the refs.

Net: Dale Wallmack for the Slayers. Clean-cut Griz for the Wet Sparks.
Refs: Evan and Johnny G. John, hope you will enjoy the 24 year old Scotch.

Great to have the fans cheering the Slayers on. The Slayers were stoked to have Drew Barbers parents on hand for the win. Welcome to the world of Slayer hockey.

ps Bolton, just for grins, hold your hand in front of your face with your fingers spread out kinda like you were looking for a high-five. Boldly have it about 4 or 5 inches away and ask Reeshard to try to hit your hand before you move it away from in front of your mug. Ha-ha jackass great game. Sorry for the typos.

Photo: Lady Luck. Suprised the paint has not been lucky-rubbed right off.

Slayers Look Strong Against Ranch Win 5-4

Slayers battled El Rancho Saturaday morning to a 5 to 4 win. Despite being up 5 to 1, and allowing the Ranch to get within one in the 3rd period, the Slayers move on in the playoffs. The Slayers play Fire on Ice Saturday night at 5:30.

Game Notes:

Goals:
1) Brian
2) Will
3) Drew
4) Drew
5) Tommy (GW)

Helpers: Brian (2), Will, ?

Net: Dale for your San Juan Slayers. Eric for the Ranch
Refs: Kyle and Earl
Photos: Kev heading to the Arena, the ladies of the Slayer's MVP trophy, Tommy killin'the cutty (photo removed)

Slayers Live to See Another Day! Shock Collar the Puppies 4-3 in OT

Slayers 4 Dawgs 3 (OT)

The Slayers playoff hopes are still alive as they eliminated the Old Dawgs Sunday afternoon.

The Slayers, playing a like hung-over arm-less grannies pulled off an amazing win against the Old Dawgs despite looking tired and not all that together for a better part of the game. The Dawgs controlled most of what was a spirited game between two teams who enjoy playing each other. Paul Wilson, the Dawgs goalie, made a number of amazing saves, including one from Tommy that smacked his face mask and shot straight up. The puck then landed back on Tommy's stick and he let her rip and clanged the post. The Dawgs had a commanding 3 to 1 lead till the Slayers found the back of the net in the 3rd period. With the score 3 to 2 the Dawgs had a couple untimely penalties (Tonya!) and the Slayers made the puppies pay. Later in the 3rd period, on the PP, the Slayers battled and scored with 6.7 seconds remaining forcing overtime! What a turn of events. The Dawgs were slack jawed in amazement as their commanding lead had evaporated. With the game on the line the Slayers battled hard in the first minute of over-time. With only a minute and forty seconds into the OT the Slayers won a key offensive face-off and with the determined play of Blanchard on the short side the cource of history would change forever.

With Altree draped all over him, Blanchard tried to bank a shot off Wilson's shoulder or noggin but it hit Altree's stick at the same time and the puck flipped up onto the top of the net and bounced twice on the cross bar before falling back behind the goal to the right of Wilson. The puck bounced from Blanchard's arm, then to his thigh, then stick, then the ice. The puck continued to bounce and Altree continued to mug Blanchard. Blanchard spied a semi open Kevin Kolb and hacky sacked the puck out of the air with his right skate to him in front of the net. Kev made two moves pulled the puck back and then buried it past Wilson for the game winner in OT! All while having three sticks trying to contain him. Kevin, showed incredible pacience. What a goal! The team erupted. It had looked as though the Slayers were done, but they reached deep and found a way to win. FUKENEH!

Game Notes:

Goals/Helpers:
1) Drew from Richard
2) Mike from Brian
3) Mike from a Slayer
4) Kev (GW in OT) from Will

Goalies: Slayers Dale, Dawgs Paul

Slayers Look Like Drunk Arm-Less Grannies In Loss

Slayers 2 Cheapskates 5

Slayers notched the first goal of the game then bumbled their way through the 2nd and 3rd periods in what turned out to be a pathetic showing against Cheapskates. SWJ, Kyle and Will brought their A games along with the rest of the Cheapskates team. The Cheapos out played the Slayers in the 2nd and 3rd with hard play and pretty goals. The Slayers did get a goal late in the game but there was not enough time to change the momentum. Stoney looked strong making a few key saves. See you guys in the finals.

Slayers look to rebound today against the Puppies. Puck drops at 4:14 Sunday April 20th.

Game Notes:
Net-Slayers Dale, Cheapos Lando

Goals: Driver from Barber, Nimrod from someone.

John Gardner was seen paying the refs near the zam room after the game. At least the Avs won eh? Sorry Reeshard, but it is T-time in Mini.

Slayers VS Cheapskates Sat 9:15 pm!

Slayers stats and playoff schedule updated today! Check it!

http://gottrout.com/slayers.html



Your San Juan Slayers are set to battle Cheapskates on Saturday at 9:15 pm. Battle of goalies; Dale Womack for the Slayers and Stoney for the Cheapskates.

See you all there. Bring your foil. FUKENEH!

Slayers Take Presidents Trophy with Win Against Cheapskates

Slayers vs Cheapskates: W 3-1

A rare evening game turned out to be a bit on the crazy side with disallowed goals, dinged posts, missing ref whistles and a bundle of fans in the stands. This was the Slayers last regular season game and a win would reward the team with a by in the first round of the playoffs, the Presidents Trophy for the most points in the regular season and beer. Lots of beer. (I still feel ill). The Slayers jumped out to an early lead and was able to hold it together the rest of the game for the win. Dale made some key saves only allowing one past him. Landon, the Stone Wall allowed three goals and like Dale made some killer saves. One stand out save by SWJ that had the crowd roaring was a save on Blanchard who flicked a wrister at point blank range. The Cheapskates could not penetrate the Slayers zone with speed with most of their plays dissolving due to the grinding play of the Slayers. Great game and the Slayers hope to see the Cheapskates again in the playoffs.

Game Notes:
Goals: Drew-Fing-Barber, Kev (GW) and Scott. Helpers: Nimrod (about time), Richard and Mike

The Slayers welcomed back Kevin Kolb after missing a couple games due to illness. His left ear is still jacked up and he can not hear out of it so well. When asked if it affected his game he said, "What? Oh, no because I played on the left wing." MIAs Harper, Brian.

Goalies: Dale for the Slayers. Dale finished the regular season with an impressive 7 wins and only 2 loses. He posted one shut out. His goals against average is right at 2.50. Stone Wall was in the net for Cheapskates.

Refs: Kyle and Trevor

Dale Womack Stands On His Head...Slayers Beat Ranch 2-0

Dale, Double 00s, stole the show with an impressive shutout. Dale was in perfect possition for every shot the Ranch put on him. Toe saves, blocker saves, shoulder saves and no rebounds was the key to Womacks game. Mike Davis of the Slayers had an impressive night as well with two goals. About time. Both teams were short on the bench. Despite just one sub the Slayers prevailed. Drew-F-ing-Barber the iron man skated the entire game. He ended the game with a nasty hit on the blue line with the El Rancho's Floorshow. In Drew fashion he stood back up with a big ass grin. FUKENEH Barber.

Coach Brian has missed 2 games due to a smashed and broken finger but will make the Sunday game. He was on the bench calling lines, oh yea, no he just just yelled at us because there were not enough players to call lines. Cory and Dan MIA, Reeshard missed the game due to parental duties, Kevin missed his 2nd game in row due to an infection or something. Slayers should be intact on Sunday when they face the Cheapskates.

Goal: Mike from some one.......
Goal: MIKE from Tommy and Will

Goalies: Dale for the Slayers, Zack for the Ranch (the Slayers Jersey was a nice touch Zack!)

Slayers Killing It-10 goals In Last 2 Games

Slayers send Tonya and his sand-bagger to the puppy house Slayers 5-2

A solid game by the Dogs, but the Slayers owned the 3rd period and won the game 5 to 2. Jim was held pointless, but their new acquisition Shawn Fergusson had a strong first game with his new club.

Game Notes: Slayers net minder Dale, Dawgs net minder Paul
The Slayers equipment manager helped Scott Simmons find his jock strap. Yep jock strap. This missing cup was misplaced not once but twice. Both times the missing jimmy protector was found in the arena parking lot. Weird and mysterious for sure. Being very attached to his equipment, he is very pleased to have it back. Scott, sure beats tapping the cup on with sock tape eh?

Goals: Drew, Dan, Tommy, Cory and Scott Simmons with his first ever empty-netter!
Helpers: Richard (not sure on the rest)


Slayers Douse Fire and Ice 5-3

Big time battle and a solid game for both teams. Slayers took control in the 2nd period and win the game 5-3

Game Notes: Slayers goalie Dale, Griz for Fire and Ice

Goals:Richard, Scott (sh), Will, Dan, Tom
Helpers: Richard, Tom, Cory, Dan

Note that Drew Barber continues to wear his luck dress-up sperm socks. (see photo)
And it was rumored that Will's girlfriend from BC was on hand to watch the game. She was not there after the game and was believed to be make believe. Richard did meet her, but the rest of the team is calling BS. Truth be known, she had heard how crazy and stinky the Slayers are post game.

Slayers Broast (deep fry) Cuckoos 5-2

Slayers allowed the first goal of the game scored by Brian Davies. Then the Slayers started to ramp it up and finished the game 5-2. Big night for Scott-the deke master-Simmons. He pounded in the first three goals and added a helper later in the game. Mike Davis recorded his first assist (helper) of the season by fetching the puck out from behind the Cuckoos goalie after Scott's 2nd goal and then handed the puck to referee John Gardner. Way to go Mike!

Notes:
1)Goal Simmons
2)Goal Simmons
3)Goal Simmons
4)Goal Driver
5)Goal Tommy

I'll add the helpers tonight.

Slayers Record 4-2. The win moves them into 2nd place behind Fire Ice.

Goalies: Slayers-Dale, Birds-Peter

Brian Cartwright's 5-point night frustrates Ranch: Slayers 7 Ranch 3

A fiesty game between the Slayers and Ranch ended with a 7-3 win for the Slayers. The Slayers played their style of game, frustrating the Ranch most of the night. Lots of action on both sides of the ice in a physical game. The first period was full of great saves from both Dale and El Rancho's goalie, Eric Parker. Persistant play and solid goaltending from Dale made this an easy game for the Slayers. Brian nearly having a Gordy Howe hat trick, set the tone of the game with a 5 point night. The 3rd period was a penalty fest for both teams. Like most games between the Ranch and Slayers, it was enteraining for sure.

Game Notes:
Goal 1) Brian, Assist Cory
Goal 2) Brian, Assist Will
Goal 3) Kevin, Assist Brian
Goal 4) Scott ?, (GW) ?
Goal 5) Scott (shorty), Unassisted
Goal 6) Cory, Assist Brian
Goal 7) Cory (shorty), Brian

Goalies: Slayers-Dale, Ranch-Eric
Slayers Record 3-2

Slayers were pleased to have Mike Davis back on the ice after missing 5 weeks due to a knee injury.
The 3rd goal scored by the Ranch late in the 3rd did count, however after the game was over it was pointed out to the refs that the net was indeed off its moorings allowing the puck to slip under the goal, rather than going in.

Slayers Stoned By Stonewall Jackson: Slayers 2 Cheapskates 5

Slayers had one or two goals waved off in game they never got a handle on. One puck was waved off by the ref at center ice due to a crease issue, but the ref down deep near the play did not dispute the other ref. That damn Jiffy Pop ceiling blinding those refs again and just at the wrong time. It was brought up after the game, beers in hand, that another might have slipped in behind Landon but knothing came of it...whatever, the Slayers were sloppy in their own zone. They did look ok in nuetral ice and were pretty good in the Cheapskate's end of the ice. But it was Stonewall Jackson shutting the door. Landon only allowed two goals. He, along with the rest of his team were sharp. Slayers 2 Cheap 5.




Game Notes:

1) Goal: Dan, First Assist: Kevin
2) Goal: Tommy, First Assist: Scott

These might be wrong, let me know.

Slayers net minder: Dale and for Cortez Landon was between the pipes.
Slayers skated without Mike and Cory.

Slayers Ballpark Party Sunday-Fun Day Party!

Big thanks to all our friends, family and the staff at the Ballpark for a great party last Sunday. Cold beer, speed gun recorded slap shots, beer, arm wrastlin', beer, shots, foosball, beer, billards and good times. Stay tuned for the next Slayer hootenanny, it just might be a beer-chuggin'- slapshot launching-cedar picket busting good time.

Ballpark Party: Photos

More photos:

Ballpark Party: Photos

More photos. As the beers vanished, the pickets behind the goal were punished.







Damn, I need a haircut. Any girls out there up for the task? Have hair and beer (or wine); will travel.

Slayers Party @ Ballpark Sports Bar 5pm Sunday March 9th

Come hang with your San Juan Slayers and watch the Colorado Avalanche on a giant big screen at the Ballpark this Sunday. The game between the Avs and Dallas Stars starts at 5pm and the beer will flow cold and cheap.

The Ballpark Sports Bar is located next to Office Depot. We'll have a slapshot contest with the speed gun and an accuracy skills competition on the patio. We'll provide the classic wooden sticks.

None of your food or drink money will line the pockets of the Slayers. Instead, it'll go to the helping the bar buy the Slapshot Anniversary Edition DVD. No joke.

Drink specials, karaoke, hockey, slap shots, bust beer bottles with wicked wristers and good friends! What more could you want? See you all there, or suffer a blanket party in the locker room.

Bring your own foil.

Slayers burn Fire and Ice: Slayers 5 Fire and Ice 1

Fire and Ice jumped out to a 1-0 lead, but the Slayers found their legs and ended the first period 2-1. The ice tilted toward the Fire and Ice net most of the game. A goal from Scott and 2 from Richard set the tone. The game was locked up mid way through the 3rd when Cory nailed in a shorty while Will sat in the sin bin. Later in the period Will put an end to Fire and Ice by kicking the chair out from under them with the 5th goal fof the game. The Slayers ended with a score of 5-1.

Game Notes:

Goals: 1) Scott Helpers: Kevin
Goals: 2) Richard Helpers: Dan
Goals: 3) Richard Helpers: Cory
Goals: 4) Cory Helpers: Kevin
Goals: 5) Will Helpers: Scott, Dan

Goalies: Fire and Ice Griz, Slayers Dale.

Slayers Hen Pecked by The Birds: Slayers 3 Cuckoos 4

Slayers lose Tuesday Feb 26th to the Chicken House. It was a great game but the Slayers had a hard time getting it past the Birds comp goalie Peter Gasigna. The Slayers battled hard and had numerous scoring chances down low late in the 3rd but NHL level goalie Peter stood on his head keeping the puck out from the back of the net. The Slayers were able to get one past him in the 3rd, but could not get the equalizer to send the game into OT. The Slayers are 1-1 for the spring 08 season.

Game Notes:

Goals:
Harper 1
Richard 1
Driver 1

Helpers:
Harper 1

Slayers skated without flu infected Brian and Kevin. Dale was in goal for the Slayers and Peter Gasigna for Cuckoos.