I didn't have a lot but enjoy.
samedi 27 octobre 2007
dimanche 21 octobre 2007
Scorps home opener.
Andrew Martin 2007-08
New Mexico Scorpions
The new season starts for the Scorpions with many changes. Unlike some teams who have so many returning players the Scorpions don't. We have 6 returning players on a 17 man roster. Things take time to settle in and for them to get a feel for each other on the ice. The Scorpions opened their season at home against the Laredo Bucks.
The first game against the Bucks we got schooled. There was a lack of defensive effort & we needed help in goal. An 8 -2 loss is hard to take. We now have enforcers who will keep the Goons off our Boys. That's one good thing. But almost a moot point when loosing so badly. While we all know that the referees can't see everything having them for an opponent is another matter. When I talked to the Scorpion players after the game they realized that their performance was lacking. There will be another chance to step up & gain some momentum in a positive direction.
The second game was a much better showing. The final result the same. Having the defense show up was a major factor in keeping the scoring against the Scorpions down. The Goaltender still seems to have a problem with getting scored on when he goes down. I was told by a Scorpions player that he had a long off season from the end of his season in Ireland. They both feel that he will improve with play. I wish I could have taken a picture of the stunned looks on the Bucks at the end of the first period. The Scorps lead the Bucks 3-0. The Scorpions played a really good first periond. The Bucks are not the kind of team to just give up & the game ended in a 4-4 tie at the end of regulation. With 2:58 left in OT the Bucks scored. While loosing is never easy, it was a boost for the Scorpions knowing that they played one of the best teams in the Central Hockey League as well as they did this early in the season.
There was an after the game gathering at a local establishmet. The Boys got to meet & mingle with their fans. It's part of what makes CHL hockey so much fun. I talked to Andy Smale about the lack of our Captain being on the ice. He said that
"Vlady (Vladimer Hartinger) brings not only experience & wisdom but heart." Very good qualities for a Captain.
We have guys like Tommy Kotsopoulos , David Simoes , Blair Stayzer ,Shawn Skiehar , Ross McCain , guys who make the
Scorpions tougher and create sparks.
We have 2 new Goalies , Mike Minard & Andrew Martin. I have yet to see the resuls I have hoped for but it is early in the
season.
The Scorpions : 2007
From top to bottom
Vlady Hartinger
Michael Kolarz
Andrew Martin
The Scorpions have a lot of really nice guys on the team. They love hockey & are working at becoming more
in tune with each other.
There is Michael Kolarz from the Chezch Republic. He is a very nice guy. He started playing hockey at age 4.
He started playing defence at age 8 because he could skate backwards fast. lol
Vlady Hartinger is our Captain this year, He Just skated his 200th game as a Scorpion. A milestone that was announced
during the 2nd period. I was very happy for him. He is a good man & a good defense man.
Andrew Martin is a good Goalie and nice guy, I love to watch him in net. He comes fron Texas & can be seen with his
Longhorns cap on in bench.
mardi 16 octobre 2007
Scorps for 07-08 season.
Here are a few pictures from hardware store
From top to bottom.....
Vlady Hartinger ( Captain )
Blair Stayzer
Coach Murphy
Mike Minard (Goalie)
Kevin Harvey
A herd of Hockey players.
Scorps camp 3
I am sorry to be so slow.
The team really seems to be coming together.
The game in Oddessa was a good measuring stick , I think.
We now have enforcers that will keep our rookies from getting
the crap beat out of them,
jeudi 11 octobre 2007
Scorpions Camp 2
I will be glad to know who every one is.
The guy in the red shirt is cute.
The goalie with no helmet is Minard . ( I do believe.)
Scorpions Camp
The Boys are coming together.
As one might suspect I was watching the "netties" carefully.
jeudi 4 octobre 2007
Matt Frick
I had 2 interviews with Matt Fricks father Bob Frick.
For the record Matt Frick was taken advantage by this team and treated like yesterdays trash.
VERY UNCOOL .
The following post came from the CHL Forums. By Matt Fricks father.
Matt made the unfortunate mistake of signing a document at his exit interview last Spring stating he was "OK" when he, his coach, the trainer, the owner himself, and the team doctor knew that was not the case. Matt has learned several valuable lessons from this debacle. First, you must read what you sign and had he noted that he wasn't fully recovered from an on-ice injury, all of this might have been avoided.
Matt injured his lower back several weeks before the end of the regular season, received several injections, and was given a "cocktail" 1-1/2 hours before games. He played in a great deal of pain for an extended period of time.
The team doctor examined him, took X-rays (which were negative) and daignosed him with a muscle or nerve problem. He told Matt to rest for a few months, start building up his workout routine, and then test it on the ice. Matt followed the doctors orders. When he treid skating ahrd, the pain returned. He and I contacted the scorps and were instructed to get an MRI and were given the Fax number for the doctor to fax the invoice to. Then, as Matt puts it, the Scorps pulled the rug out from under him by saying that they would not pay for the MRI. In addition, we were told that the owner didn't want to bring Matt to camp if he was injured. Matt was, therefore, caught in a revolving door. He had signed his contract before coming home for the summer, he was still trying to recover from an injury that occcurred last season, but his team wouldn't pay to find out what the problem was. I have enough experience with back injuries to know that if the X-rays don't show anything, trying a chiropractor isn't a bad way to go. The first visit to the chiropractor revealed that Matt's hips were knocked out of alignment. The first thing any "Orthopod" I've ever been to checked this out first. Matt has been undergoing aggressive treatment, has been doing the prescribed therapy, and is responding as anticipated.
Matt asked for and has been granted his unconditional release making him a free agent. I confirmed that the CHL office has received this from the Scorps.
The bottom line is that the apple doesn't fall far from the tree, and loyalty is something that runs deep in the Frick family. Matt was deeply hurt that, after playing in pain for so long, his team hung him out to dry. He was especially shocked that Dave Ellett, a former player, would say that he had hurt his back after he left the team for the summer. He knows better, because he was on the ice with Matt in practices and saw how he struggled. It's uinfortunate that a club would treat it's players, especially one who has been as loyal as Matt, not much better than Mike Vick treated his dogs.......another lesson learned.
If anyone has any specific questions or comments, please feel free to e-mail me at fricker88@msn.com.
For the record Matt Frick was taken advantage by this team and treated like yesterdays trash.
VERY UNCOOL .
The following post came from the CHL Forums. By Matt Fricks father.
Matt made the unfortunate mistake of signing a document at his exit interview last Spring stating he was "OK" when he, his coach, the trainer, the owner himself, and the team doctor knew that was not the case. Matt has learned several valuable lessons from this debacle. First, you must read what you sign and had he noted that he wasn't fully recovered from an on-ice injury, all of this might have been avoided.
Matt injured his lower back several weeks before the end of the regular season, received several injections, and was given a "cocktail" 1-1/2 hours before games. He played in a great deal of pain for an extended period of time.
The team doctor examined him, took X-rays (which were negative) and daignosed him with a muscle or nerve problem. He told Matt to rest for a few months, start building up his workout routine, and then test it on the ice. Matt followed the doctors orders. When he treid skating ahrd, the pain returned. He and I contacted the scorps and were instructed to get an MRI and were given the Fax number for the doctor to fax the invoice to. Then, as Matt puts it, the Scorps pulled the rug out from under him by saying that they would not pay for the MRI. In addition, we were told that the owner didn't want to bring Matt to camp if he was injured. Matt was, therefore, caught in a revolving door. He had signed his contract before coming home for the summer, he was still trying to recover from an injury that occcurred last season, but his team wouldn't pay to find out what the problem was. I have enough experience with back injuries to know that if the X-rays don't show anything, trying a chiropractor isn't a bad way to go. The first visit to the chiropractor revealed that Matt's hips were knocked out of alignment. The first thing any "Orthopod" I've ever been to checked this out first. Matt has been undergoing aggressive treatment, has been doing the prescribed therapy, and is responding as anticipated.
Matt asked for and has been granted his unconditional release making him a free agent. I confirmed that the CHL office has received this from the Scorps.
The bottom line is that the apple doesn't fall far from the tree, and loyalty is something that runs deep in the Frick family. Matt was deeply hurt that, after playing in pain for so long, his team hung him out to dry. He was especially shocked that Dave Ellett, a former player, would say that he had hurt his back after he left the team for the summer. He knows better, because he was on the ice with Matt in practices and saw how he struggled. It's uinfortunate that a club would treat it's players, especially one who has been as loyal as Matt, not much better than Mike Vick treated his dogs.......another lesson learned.
If anyone has any specific questions or comments, please feel free to e-mail me at fricker88@msn.com.
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