The stage is set for the Quarter Finals

Its all set folks. Last night the Silver Bullets handled their business against an uber small rostered Jags squad. One person on the bench was not enough to hold off the offensive attack from the Bullets. Now the Jags will play the Spider Monkeys in the final game of their seasons for the Bronze Cup this Saturday at 11:30. Moving on to the next round we have Mid Air, and of course the Silver Bullets. Both of these teams face an uphill battle as the Bullets have Bronze League powerhouse, the Keller Indians, and the Airport boys have to take on the mighty three time champ Stingers. Before I move on, I still haven’t seen the stats from the play in games, so I cant really comment on what all happened. I know Mid Air won a feisty battle against the Monkeys. CHL Journeyman Aaron Davis refereed the contest, and said it almost got ugly. I think the main story in the Jags Bullets game was the short bench. Having only one sub makes for a difficult and exhausting night.

So on to the Quarters. Indians and Bullets, and I have to go with the Indians here. They are just too deep, too strong, and play great as a team. Not too mention their netminder, Ryan Kelly, is a rock between the pipes. For the Bullets to have a chance in this one they are going to need to play together, and their defense is going to have to step it up. D is going to have to keep the puck in the zone, and prevent breakaways. If they can do that it will be up to the SB snipers such as the Birdman to find an empty spot in the back of the net. The Bullets have many capable scorers, the only problem is that the Indians are loaded with snipers as well. Kyle Kelly can easily light the lamp from the blue line at any given moment. I say 6-3 Indians in this one. Sorry Bullets, that Tribe is mighty strong.

Now the other play in winner Mid Air will face the Yellow and Black attack from the Stingers. Mid Air has shown some big signs of improvement, and is on a win streak. The only thing is that the Bees are looking for another Keg, and will be relentless. Roland and Meeks have been having fine seasons, and those are only two names on a list of about a half a dozen that can score at will. The big question is whether or not Dave Mulvey will be in uniform for the Stingers. The heart and soul of the team has been in talks with a Finnish I League team. Apparently coach Fenili is trying to trade Mulvey to the Gerstunkin Gefelterfish of the Finnish Premier I League. Last report talks were stalled out after Fenili rejected the first proposal of Mulvey for three pucks, a block of stick wax, and a fresh sheep’s head. My sources indicate Fenili is after no fewer than ten pucks which would make the Mulvey trade the biggest in Nytex Bronze League History. Stingers win this one 2-1 in overtime.