Welcome back to the Fifth Season IHHL fans! It has been a long summer, but the lads of Winter are back and ready to play.
Over the off season, IHHL management was busy tweaking rules and getting new owners lined up, all in hopes of delivering another high impact fun-to-watch season. With the first week of games halfway done, things look very promising. Old grudges have been renewed and new blood is being split.
The first week of the season is spanning 11 days in total, from Wednesday, October 8, to Sunday, October 19, as the teams ease into the new season.
San Jose Soviet Bears vs Milwaukee Monarchs
The Soviet Bears, formerly the Barrel Riders of Buffalo, and the Monarchs have resumed their division rivalry in grand fashion. The Bears lead the Monarchs by a scant 20 points, but the two teams continue to trade blows and position on a nightly basis. Word from league sources is that the on-ice antics are spilling over to off-ice bravado and heated exchanges between the team owners. Current standing: Soviet Bears 121.7 to Monarchs 100.6
Saskatoon Sasquatches vs Seattle Wolves
The Sasquatches host the Wolves for their season opener and jumped out to an early lead on opening night. The Wolves fought back throughout the weekend though and now have a 30 point lead over the hometown favorites. With seven days to go, this matchup is far from over. Current standing: Sasquatches 76.05 to Wolves 106.
Harpswell Mayors vs Cleveland Blackjacks
New IHHL Owner Jason Hawthorne Petty spent most of the off season getting his team settled into their new home after moving the team from Richmond, VA this summer. The move seemed to energize the team that went all last season without a win. The Mayors jumped out to an early lead opening night, as they hosted the Blackjacks, but miscues over the weekend saw that lead evaporate as the Blakjacks rallied back. Many wonder if hiring former Toronto Mayor Rob Ford as the team coach may have been a mistake. Current standing: Mayors 99.95 to 115.85.
Washington Winter Warriors vs Las Vegas Balla’s
IHHL 2014 IceBucket Champions, the Washington Winter Warriors are hosting new owner Dan Hall and the Las Vega Balla’s this week. The Warriors were sluggish opening night, allowing the Balla’s to jump out to an early lead. That night, Owner Mac Cannon had a closed door meeting with the team that seems to have put a fire back under the reigning champs. Coming out the weekend, the Warriors hold a commanding 50+ point lead over the Balla’s. The week is far from over, but the Balla’s have their work cut out for them. Current standing: Warriors 150.50 to Balla’s 92.8.
Boston Benders vs Denver Demon Donkeys
The benders are opening up their season by playing host their bitter division rivals the Denver Demon Donkeys. The Benders, still stinging from their exit in the IHHL finals, came out strong and have the put the Donkeys’ on their heels from the start. Current standing: Benders 128 vs Donkeys 92.05.
Over the off season, IHHL management was busy tweaking rules and getting new owners lined up, all in hopes of delivering another high impact fun-to-watch season. With the first week of games halfway done, things look very promising. Old grudges have been renewed and new blood is being split.
The first week of the season is spanning 11 days in total, from Wednesday, October 8, to Sunday, October 19, as the teams ease into the new season.
San Jose Soviet Bears vs Milwaukee Monarchs
The Soviet Bears, formerly the Barrel Riders of Buffalo, and the Monarchs have resumed their division rivalry in grand fashion. The Bears lead the Monarchs by a scant 20 points, but the two teams continue to trade blows and position on a nightly basis. Word from league sources is that the on-ice antics are spilling over to off-ice bravado and heated exchanges between the team owners. Current standing: Soviet Bears 121.7 to Monarchs 100.6
Saskatoon Sasquatches vs Seattle Wolves
The Sasquatches host the Wolves for their season opener and jumped out to an early lead on opening night. The Wolves fought back throughout the weekend though and now have a 30 point lead over the hometown favorites. With seven days to go, this matchup is far from over. Current standing: Sasquatches 76.05 to Wolves 106.
Harpswell Mayors vs Cleveland Blackjacks
New IHHL Owner Jason Hawthorne Petty spent most of the off season getting his team settled into their new home after moving the team from Richmond, VA this summer. The move seemed to energize the team that went all last season without a win. The Mayors jumped out to an early lead opening night, as they hosted the Blackjacks, but miscues over the weekend saw that lead evaporate as the Blakjacks rallied back. Many wonder if hiring former Toronto Mayor Rob Ford as the team coach may have been a mistake. Current standing: Mayors 99.95 to 115.85.
Washington Winter Warriors vs Las Vegas Balla’s
IHHL 2014 IceBucket Champions, the Washington Winter Warriors are hosting new owner Dan Hall and the Las Vega Balla’s this week. The Warriors were sluggish opening night, allowing the Balla’s to jump out to an early lead. That night, Owner Mac Cannon had a closed door meeting with the team that seems to have put a fire back under the reigning champs. Coming out the weekend, the Warriors hold a commanding 50+ point lead over the Balla’s. The week is far from over, but the Balla’s have their work cut out for them. Current standing: Warriors 150.50 to Balla’s 92.8.
Boston Benders vs Denver Demon Donkeys
The benders are opening up their season by playing host their bitter division rivals the Denver Demon Donkeys. The Benders, still stinging from their exit in the IHHL finals, came out strong and have the put the Donkeys’ on their heels from the start. Current standing: Benders 128 vs Donkeys 92.05.
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