The Talking Goats dream of back-to-back championship came to a crashing halt as a result of a 4-1 quarterfinal loss last night to Iovate.  Iovate (Muscletech) gained a measure of revenge on the Talking Goats with the win last night, as it was the Talking Goats that ended Iovate's dream in last year's final. 

 

Although out played early in the first, the Talking Goats took a 1-0 lead and had many opportunities to increase that lead in the first period.  However, Iovate held it close to end the first. 

 

In the second, although the Talking Goats had 3 powerplays, Iovate took a 2-1 lead with two late goals in the frame.  Heading into the third, the Talking Goats talked big - but showed little as Iovate scored 2 more goals to win 4-1, thus ending the dream of back-to-back championships early in the playoffs.  Key statistic this game - 0 for 6 on the Power Play for the Talking Goats.

 

However, 2 consolation games do remain for the Talking Goats in the 2005-06 season.  There is lots of talk in the dressing room about changes for next year, with respect to coaching and players.  Other than goaltending, Management has several areas to look at for next year.  Scoring must be a priority as the Talking Goats only averaged around 2 goals per game.  Players, and coaches, are playing for contracts over the next 2 games.

 

Stay tuned for a season wrap-up of the Talking Goats in 2 weeks. 

The Talking Goats dropped to 1-3-1 on the season, with a 4-3 loss to the Raiders last night.  Penalties played a factor in this game, as the Raiders scored 2 power play goals last night, including the game winner with a minute and seventeen seconds left in the game. 

 

After jumping out to a quick 2-0 lead 8 minutes into the first period, the Raiders erased the 2 goal deficit in just over a minute later.  The Raiders then took a 3-2 lead, on the power play, to end the first period.  No goals were scored until the 3rd period when George Mendes tipped in the tying goal, on the power play with 5 minutes to play.  However, the Raiders responded with a late power play goal to win the game 4-3. 

 

Last night at the Hershey Centre Community Rinks, the Talking Goats ended their 2 game winless streak with a solid 3-0 win.  The Talking Goats notched their first win of the young 2005-06 season - with a superb goaltending performance by Cory Gillingham and a pair of goals from 'Chopper.'  All around - it was a solid effort by all members of the Talking Goats.  Of special note from last night's game - the game starting shift of the 'Greatest Line Ever.'  talk about puck possession, cycling, control, etc - they dominated the first minute and a half of the period.  It was so embarrasing for the other team - Coach Tob decided to mix up the centres and let everyone get in on the mix.  Also, if a game ever goes to a shootout - Mark Walker - you will not be picked!

 

Last night, the Talking Goats opened the 2005-06 on a losing note, falling 4-3 to the Swamp Donkeys.  With a short bench and Coach Toby between the pipes (starting goalie Cory Gillingham was in Vegas), the Talking Goats ran into penalty trouble late in the third (Whalen and Adams) and the Swamp Donkeys capitalized.  The Swamp Donkeys erased a 1 goal deficit with under 5 minutes to play and took a 4-3 with 54 seconds left to seal the win.  Both goals were Power Play markers. 

 

Scoring for the Talking Goats was:

 

Sean Baker - 2 goals, Don Gillingham - 1 goal, Pat Whalen - 2 assists (16 PIM), Kenny Adams - 1 assist (18 PIM), Gavin Brauer - 2 assists

 

Next game is Wed Oct 5th at 9:45 p.m., verse Iovate.  The Talking Goats will be looking to rebound next week, hopefully with a full bench and less penalties.

 

Coach Toby

Congratulations to all the members of the PBF softball team, as PBF won their first WESPA championshiop.  In a convincing two-game sweep, by scores of13-6 & 19-6, PBF defeated Roadkill.  PBF put on a hitting display last night with approximately 50 plus hits and it was a good thing they did, because their defense was pretty suspect, with at least 15 errors in the doubleheader last night.  Yours truly, Coach Tob, led the way with at least half of those errors, however was clutch at the plate going 7 for 7, with 7 RBI's and 6 of those RBI's came with 2 outs.  But who is counting????

 

The batting lineup, from Donny to Karyn produced hits all night long with slugger Chad hitting 2 HUGE homers last night over the Green Monster at Birch Park.  Honourable mention to Donny for hitting 2 inside-the-park homers but please, someone bring an oxygen tank for the kid next time.  Furthermore, good pitching last night Gilly.

 

Once again, congrats to Donny, Pat, Chad, Kris, Cory, Chop,Trish, Keating, Dio, Willy, Karyn, Lorraine, Wil, Steph and yours truly on a very successful season.  Also a special thanks to Lance, Lisa Mac and Terry for subbing in for a couple games this year.  Regular season champs with a 14-2 record, earning a first round playoff bye, and league champs by going 4 and 0 in the playoffs - taking the trophy home.  No need to steal it at the banquet this year!!

 

See everyone at the Banquet on Oct 22nd at the Port Credit Legion.  But prior to that, Lorraine will be hosting a Championship Celebration at her house on Saturday October 1st, from 4 p.m. til ???  More information to follow.

 

We are the champions, we are the champions........ 

 

Coach Toby