THE GUPPIES SIDE STEP THE SIDEWINDERS

9/6/02- Start counting on your other hand Linskey!! That's right the Guppies are now 6-0-0 for the 2002 season. Last night against the Sidewinders the Guppies swam to a 6-2 victory lead by Robert Murphy (2-2-4) and Mike Halle (2-0-2). The Sidewinders scored early but the Guppies swam back as Tom Mierkiewicz made it 2-1 with a wicked SLOW slap shot from the point. Guppies defenseman Tim Gessner said "It was one of the best change up shots I've ever saw or one of the worst slap shots I ever saw... you choose!" The game turned more physical during the second period and that favored the Guppies. "Cap was throwing the body and Mierk was diving face first in front of the ball" Marc Crayton explained. Crayton himself took several beatings in front of the Sidewinders net which translated into Guppie Goals. Defensively the Guppies were strong again and received great goaltending from Joe Linskey.
The Guppies have a double header next week, starting at 730pm when they faceoff against The Scratches; Then at 1030pm The Guppies take on Team Aloi. All tickets for next Thursday's game are 2 for 1, so by a ticket to the 730 game and the 1030 game is free. Also between the games Team members will be available for photos and autographs.

Side Notes-

-Last Night was the first time all season that The Guppies had a full roster.
-If the Guppies meet the Sidewinders again it will be in the playoffs, that was their only regular season match-up.
-With the 6th win last night the Guppies secured an above .500 record for the season and locked in a playoff berth.
-Last night was the first night of the Murphy-Crayton line, they responded well scoring 5-goals and 3-assist for 8-points.

Thursday's Scorers
Halle- 2
Murphy- 2
Crayton- 1
Mierkiewicz- 1

Next Week Double Header, 1st game @ 7:30 vs Scratches, then 10:30 vs Aloi.

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