Bucky's Blog

To our beloved fans:

The season has finished up with some of the most exciting playoff games of recent years leading to a tense, drama-filled final. What an amazing and exhilarating experience it was during our final game to look out into the crowd into a sea of white. Despite the final result, our road to winning a championship has not yet come to an end. I believe the Ice Flyers' best days are still ahead. Our dedication to improve our team is ongoing and we are committed to bring the Presidents Cup home. We hope that your support will continue in the coming season because there’s a lot more anthems to be sung, pucks to be dropped, sticks to be slashed, fights to be fought, goals to be scored, and championships to be won.

We would not be able to do our jobs without you. It’s a constant surprise that, no matter what the outcome of the games are, there you are, being a fan. You have adopted us as part of your family and as families often do, you have supported us through great times and the difficult ones. The players have a lot of names for you; “influencers” and “superfans” seem to be the current favorites. If I had to guess, I would say these terms came into fashion to better show how important you all can be. Your passion and dedication go a long way and have helped us persevere in the toughest of times and driven us to many victories. Your enthusiasm has inspired us to skate harder, play harder and achieve amazing results such as our journey to the final round.

Thanks for getting excited about the sport we all love. Thanks for your encouraging words and discussions on Facebook, Twitter and in person. The Ice Flyers organization is truly grateful for your support and unconditional love to my teammates and myself. We are blessed to have the best fans in pro sports. We look forward to seeing you in just a few short months. Have a terrific summer.

Your Captain
Dan "Bucky" Buccella



By Ryan Salvis

Hello Ice Flyers fans. We’re all aware that Bucky is a very busy man and because of this I have offered to help him out and write a little piece for his blog. He’s my linemate and neighbor and I have babysat for him on occasion. We drive to the rink together every day and if you asked Bucky who he enjoyed hanging out with on road trips and basically on a daily basis he’d probably say me. If the first three hints didn’t help you much I’m sure the last one was a dead giveaway. If you still can’t figure it out then I think you may need to pay better attention.

Although I haven’t been here the entire year I’m going to sum up some of the best moments, in my opinion, that happened this season. We’ve seen a lot of guys come and go and we had a few ups and downs throughout the season but here are my top 5 experiences so far this season:

5. The dressing room: Not the actual dressing room but the crew I had the pleasure to work with every day. I know it’s cliché when you look back at the season and always say things like “We had a great group of guys that came to work day in, day out.” “We had a very tight bunch of guys almost like a family.” It’s true for this group though. Out of all the pro teams I’ve played for this team was by far the closest, no contest. Mix in a head coach who keeps everyone in line but at the same time throws out more harmless chirps than anyone on the team and it seems to be a great mix as we move towards our ultimate goal.

4. Life is a beach. Playing the sport we love and living on the beach is an absolutely perfect combination. The drive to the rink every day is amazing. The fans are great and very loud and we love playing in front of you guys. The wildlife here is amazing and the winter weather wasn’t that bad at all (compared to the freezing winters most of us get… just another perk.) Mardi Gras was a great time and I think I can speak for all the guys when I say it was a great southern experience from what I can remember. You always hear people say “we do it right down in the south” and that Mardi Gras parade was top notch fun. Super Bowl party at the Days Inn was another great time. It seems that anytime we had the entire team together and a few cold bevvies it resulted in a good night. Add in some fans and food and Super Bowl was a successful party, even though we didn’t throw Brojek in the pool. We also had a couple Golf Tournaments which are always a good time and there were a handful of team outings away from the rink with the fans that we enjoyed.

3. We’re going streaking… No don’t worry, nobody on our team would ever do anything as absurd as streaking, especially not through the gymnasium and into the quad. What I’m talking about here is the great run we went on during December and January. When I got here in early December the team was just starting to click and things came together as we went on an 11-2 run in my first month here. Things were really clicking for us, and to be honest, we probably got a few lucky bounces here and there but that’s what happens when a team plays on the same page with relentless effort every night. We still put forth a very strong effort every night but during that 13 game stretch everything just seemed to be clicking. We’re hoping that the last 3 games (all wins) is a start to another lengthy streak.

2. Individual efforts help us win. Although our team is a great example of teamwork and not having any selfish players there were a few outstanding efforts that stood out. Chris Wilson Feb 2 @ Fayetteville: He had one of those nights where everything he touched found the back of the net. I’m not saying that Willy didn’t work for his goals or they were all total fluke but he did get a few bounces and he did a pretty good job of taking advantage of some sloppy defense. Not sure if it was 5 or 6 goals but either way it was a fun night to sit back and watch him do some work. Steve Christie Dec. 16 @ home vs. Columbus: It’s no hiding the fact that Stevie played real well for us while he was here and I believe he managed to shut out two teams during his short stay here. His second shutout was a great effort from everyone that night and Stevie made some spectacular saves on his way to a 3-0 27 save victory against a very good Columbus team. Jesse Kallechy Mar. 3 @ Huntsville: Not to take away from Jesse’s great individual effort but this highlight is a combination of a few things: great goaltending, great effort and systematic play from our forwards and defensemen and the fact that Huntsville had absolutely no idea what to do from the two minute mark on. I believe this may have been “Klutch’s” first professional shutout and he deserved it. Everyone played well this night, everyone was chipping pucks in and out, taking the body… basically doing all the little things that result in a win. After we dominated the first 2 minutes of the game their coach seemed to press the panic button a little and called a timeout. The game was still 0-0 and they were already on their heels. This timeout didn’t seem to work as we scored two minutes later. In another surprising move they pulled their goalie and put in the backup. We only had a one goal lead and the game wasn’t even 5 minutes old and we had a huge edge. All we had to do was keep chipping away and get the win which is exactly what we did.

1. Bring the noise please. Obviously the best memory SO FAR has to do with the fans, big noise and some timely goals. Like I said earlier; Pensacola is a great place to play. Hands down the best spot I’ve played pro hockey. Although not the biggest crowds, there have been a few nights where it feels like there is double the amount of people who are actually there, because you guys bring some serious noise. When Bucky scored with 24 seconds left last week against the River Kings I thought the roof was going to collapse there was so much noise. The final regular season game we had huge numbers and it was so easy to get fired up every shift. There was so much energy in the building all night, even afterwards at the jersey auction and while we were having our heads shaved. It was a great night to be a part of and hopefully we continue with the numbers and the noise we’ve seen (and heard) lately. Thanks for a great season so far.



Thank you Ryan Salvis for this great write up. When Ryan told me he was an English major I knew he would have a fun time with this blog. I would like to thank everyone for reading Bucky's Blogs. We hope to see everyone out for the playoffs starting tonight at the Hanger.

Until next time.....



The Final weeks,

Thanks for tuning into another session of Buckys Blog. It seems as though it was just yesterday Coach Gordon and I were sitting in our office looking at the white board with the list of players we were going to be recruiting for this season. Though many of those original names remain, many have changed. Just recently we have added some final touches to our roster. Defenseman Paul Holder and Goaltender Jesse Kallechy have joined us from the Knoxville Ice Bears. They have been a great edition for us. After our big win last week VS Louisiana Ice Gators we were in the dressing room and Paul pulls out of his bag a toy microphone and started to interview Matt Robinson as if he was on ESPN. It was very funny and all the boys had a good laugh. We have also acquired defenseman Steve Bergin. Steve has played with Ryan Hohl earlier this season in Dayton ECHL.

This past week fans may have noticed the return of the leagues best pest Adam Kuhn. Although we may not see Adam fight for the rest of the season we all enjoy his energy and hard work he brings every night. Other new additions to the Ice Flyer family are the birth of Andrew Howe’s son. Preston was born last month and is growing fast as Andrew tells his teammates on a regular basis.

In this final month of the hockey season our ultimate goal of winning the SPHL Presidents Cup comes in to focus. Everything we have done to this point is irrelevant. And the only thing that matters is winning. Sacrificing, dedication, determination and the will to work as hard as you can every shift. That will be the key to success in these last weeks. But not one player can do this alone. It will take every player on our roster, pulling in the same direction, picking each other up when one falls and encouraging each other to persevere.



Road Trip.

In this week of our season, we will be on the longest road trip of the year. We start off driving to Lafayette, Louisiana. 314 miles away the Ice Gators wait our presence on Tuesday night. Following the game we will then drive 950 miles to the east coast of Fayetteville, North Carolina and take on the FireAntz who we have not seen yet this year. Friday night after the bout with Rob Sich and the Antz, our next destination is 556 miles away: Huntsville, Alabama, a city where my pro career first started in 2003-04. The team was named the Huntsville Channel Cats and I won my first Championship there. We will be playing the Havoc Friday and again on Saturday night. Then it's home, 353 miles for a grand total of 2173 miles on the complete trip.

20 guys and 1 female trainer on one bus for over 20 hours can get very uncomfortable. Fortunately, our bus is complete with beds, a restroom, fridge, microwave, 2 TVs and TVs in the bunks, and couches. Finding things to pass the time is key. Some guys resort to reading books or playing games on their computers. Some will play a game of cards or watch movies, while others enjoy catching up on some well needed sleep. For the most part the trips are fairly smooth. But don't let your guard down, you never know when the bus driver is going to swerve and throw guys from their bunks, or when he slams on the breaks and launches guys from the back to the front of the bus in 2.5 seconds. Sometimes it's not the bus driver we have to worry about... The ungodly smells that grown men produce can leave teammates gasping for air. Pit stops are a great time to stretch you legs out and get a small snack and not to mention some fresh air.

I've had my share of horrible road trips in my career. Some memorable ones include the bus getting stuck in snow and having the team push it out. Or one time when I was in the Central League, our bus broke down on our trip home to Ohio. We were driving home from Texas and the bus died on us on the side of the road in the middle of the night while we were all sleeping. It wasn't till hours later when we started moving again and little did anyone know that we were being towed by a tow truck. But despite all the bad times and horrible smells I've experienced, I'll never forget just hanging with my teammates and enjoying this time we share together.

Bus trips are most enjoyable when we win. We have 4 games that are "MUST WINS" as we call them. We will have to play our best and stick to our systems to be successful this week. This road trip is going to help us get focused on hockey and get back to the team we know we can be. We look forward in seeing you all when we get back.

Thanks for reading and

till next time.....



Pre-Game Rituals And Superstition With The Ice Flyers

Thank you for tuning into this weeks blog. This week I thought it would be interesting to see what some of my teammates do to prepare for a game. So I asked 5 guys to walk me through their pre-game rituals…this is how it went.

Andrew Harrison told me that his pregame consists of team skate in the morning and stretch. He likes to eat pasta and chicken for lunch and then take a nap. Once he gets to the rink he tapes his sticks and stretches. He also likes to play soccer to warm up. When it’s time to put his gear on he makes sure he puts it on the same way every time.

On game days, Ryan Ramage likes eating a healthy meal, he also likes getting mentally focused as he walks and stretches on the beach enjoying the fresh air.

Tyler Soehner's pregame consists of a chicken pasta meal followed by a nap. When he arrives at the rink at 5pm he tries to stay relaxed and play some soccer with the boys.

One of our young defensemen, Donnie Harris, has made fans love his style of play with his hard work and his ability to skate end to end effortlessly. Donnie's pregame warm up starts when he gets out bed. He starts by visualizing himself playing the game in different situations. Everything is focused on what he's doing that night. No negative thoughts, and when he gets to the rink he warms up from hands to feet to get his body ready.

Another young defensemen Kevin Brojek tells me his whole pre game operation as he starts the night before a big game by placing himself in the right mindset by telling himself that tomorrow is going to be his best game yet. "I eat a healthy meal usually consisting of chicken or steak with pasta, a vegetable, potato and salad. Game day preparations consist of getting to the rink about a half hour before everyone else and stretching. Then get on the ice and stickhandle the puck and running through plays that will later be made in the game. Then I put my gear on from left to right but on Friday games I put my gear on right to left".

Kevin like most other hockey players is very superstitious about game day routines. Everything about what they wear to the rink to how they tape their hockey sticks and how they put their gear on. Most all hockey players like to have a set routine on game days. This allows them to be more focused on the game. From my experience, goaltenders seem to be the most superstitious. Hockey isn't just a physical sport it’s mental too. Not being mentally prepared for a game will most likely result in a loss. Our team tries to stay mentally and physically prepared throughout the week leading up to games. As Donnie says, “It's having a positive mindset; even when things don't seem like they are going your way.”

This week we look to start a new winning streak as we take on the RiverHawks two times at home and the Ice Gators on Sunday in Lafayette. It’s Military Night on Saturday where anyone with a Military ID can buy center ice tickets for only $10. After the game, we will be auctioning off our USA-themed game worn jerseys. We are on a mission to collect all 6 points and not look back but look to our future and the beef part of our season.

Thanks for reading.

‘til next time…


Bucky's blog is back after a small Christmas break.

The year is coming to an end and what a ride it has been. Winning 4 straight last week was a huge push in the right direction for our team. We continue to battle to close out the new year on high note. One of our major keys for us lately is our outstanding goalie Steve "McLovin" Christie. He has been raising eye brows in the stands every game with some remarkable saves and his ability to play the puck. Great job and keep it up Christie.

Some changes come to the Ice Flyer defensive line up as Dan Ehrman has decided to pursue new opportunities. Ehrman has been with the Flyers since last season and was 2nd team all star last year. We wish him the best in the future. Replacing Dan is Anthony Sarno. Anthony was in the FHL earlier this season with Cape Cod where he was playing with current teammate Jason Dolgy. He has great experience and is excited to be apart of the team and will be a good attribute for us. We have also been taking a look at some offensive players this week as Lee Mclure made an appearance in the line up and Andrew Howes will be in the line up this weekend. As a player there's alot of pressure for new guys to come in and try to make a name for themselves. Knowing they need to be better then what we currently have to secure a roster spot. I've been in this position a few times in my career and it very "awkward". Players/future teammates tend to give you a cold shoulder in fear of you taking their spot. That's why we as professional athletes have to be at the top of our game every game. Because there will always be players after your spot, and it's only up to you as a player to protect it by playing your best.

I hope everyone has a Happy and safe New Year! Remember we have a game New Years Eve night at 6:05 pm. Hope to see you out supporting your Ice Flyers!

Until next year...


Another week and another edition of Bucky’s Blog as I talk about the team and the few changes we have been through.

We are currently coming off a good weekend, winning back-to-back games. Our team is looking the best it has all season. Congratulations to Steve Christie for being awarded SPHL Player of the Week, shutting out Columbus last Friday with some spectacular saves for his second shutout in 5 games. Steve (McLovin) has made a tremendous impact on our team as he has won 4 of the last 5 he has played. I’m sure all the fans will agree with me when I say that we all enjoy watching him in the net making big saves for us when needed. Thanks Steve!!!

Aside from McLovin doing his part, several things have changed over the past few weeks that fans may have noticed. New players, such as Jason Dolgy and Ryan Salvis are now doing well in their Ice Flyer jerseys. They have brought some experience and some scoring power to our lineup. Another change is...Flyers 2010 SPHL rookie of the year Chris Wilson. Willy has been activated from the 30 day IR. We have missed his scoring touch around the net lately as we have lost a lot of one-goal games during his leave.

Not all our changes have been with players. The coaching staff has gone back to the drawing boards last week and changed up the offensive zone attack system. It is much more aggressive and when executed properly, teams will have a harder time shutting us down. This new system will create more opportunities for scoring chances. Although we have made more changes to our roster this year than the past two seasons, every change has made us better.

In light of the holiday season, the guys and I were spreading Christmas cheer around town as we sung Christmas carols at the mall Tuesday. Christmas time is also a time of giving, and the Ice Flyers would like to give all our fans our best effort as we play Friday night at the Hanger vs. Columbus. It is also Giveaway Night on Friday where you can win some great packages and other prizes. So bring whoever is around for the holidays out to watch us extend our home game-winning streak to 5 games.

We will be on a mission from now to New Year’s Eve to win all 6 of our games and collect 12 points. We thank you for all your support. I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and a safe and happy holiday!

Bucky


Winter Memories

It's another week of Bucky’s Blog. I wasn't too sure what to write about this week until I stepped outside Wednesday morning and it was 35 degrees. The first thing it reminded me of was being back home in Canada. Then I thought I'm going to write about winter times in Canada. So I asked a few of my fellow teammates what were some of their favorite or most memorable things to do back home in the winter.

Mike Carter says that he loved playing hockey on a pond or on a road with his two older brothers when he was just a young lad. He remembers his dad would always bring an inner tube home and they would use that to toboggan with. "Three or four of us would hop on and go for a ride." He said that his dad would attend all his minor hockey games cheering him on in those cold arenas.

Tyler Soehner told me that he also loved playing on the outdoor rinks with his friends and snow blowing his driveway.

Dan Ehrman grew up in Vancouver Island where it didn't snow that often. The odd time that it did he would always go sledding until it was too dark to see. He remembers school closing because as soon as there was any snow the whole town would shut down. There were lots of crazy rides too because no one had winter tires.

Chris Wilson said, "When I was little I would drive the snowmobile down to the rink about a mile from my house to play pick up hockey everyday. And I spent every night at Peter Pond from the second I got off the bus until it was dark where I had to ride my snowmobile all the way back home."

And as for me, my favorite winter memories were skating on the rink my dad would make me in our backyard. My dad would be out there all night long putting water on it so it would be ready for me the next day. I would practice playing hockey as soon as I got out of school everyday. Since I didn't have any brothers like Carter I resorted to the next best thing...my sisters. I would strap the goalie gear on them and practice my shots until it got dark and we couldn't see any longer. We would then go inside and my mother would make hot chocolate for us and we would drink it by the fireplace until we thawed.

I hope you enjoyed hearing some of the guys’ winter memories, as we enjoyed reminiscing about them.

We look forward to seeing you all out at tonight’s game as we play the Mississippi Surge.

Remember to bring a toy for Marine Toys for Tots, as it’s a great foundation to support this time of year. For every toy you bring, you will get to enter your name to win a jersey.

Until next time...


Thank you for tuning in again for this week’s blog. Adam Ward and I had a fun time with last week’s blog, "KNOWING WARDO" as I put him in the hot seat for 15 questions.

We are now entering the holiday season and our team is looking better then ever. Many player changes have been made in the past few weeks. We have recently acquired defenseman Ryan Ramage (Rammer) who will be making his Ice Flyer debut Friday versus Columbus. Rammer comes to us through a trade with the Memphis RiverKings for Chris Pontes. Other new faces include forward Anthony Ciraulo, who adds the spark we are looking for. We have nicknamed him Mario from Super Mario Brothers, as there is a close resemblance. We also welcome Donnie Harris who came from the ECHL. Donnie (21 years old) started with the Ottawa Senators of the NHL earlier this season, where he saw some pre-season action versus the Toronto Maple Leafs. We have not yet found a nickname for him yet, but I’ll let you know when we do. And last but not least, our latest addition who shut out the Havoc last Saturday night, is Steve Christie (McLoven). These new players add a new dynamic to our team. They helped us gain that confidence that we were missing from the start. You would be hard pressed to find a group of individuals more committed to one goal. Vince Lombardi who won 5 NFL Championships, including Super Bowls I and II, during his tenure with the Green Bay Packers once said, "The dictionary is the only place that success comes before work. Hard work is the price we must pay for success. You can accomplish anything if your willing to pay the price." As a team, we are willing to this price. Thank you for your continued support and great energy that you have been generating in the stands. The boys and I hear you from the bench, and let me say that there's nothing better then playing for an energetic crowed.

If you can’t make it to Columbus Friday night, go cheer for us at New York Nick’s. We’ll see you all back at The Hangar next Friday, December 9th when we battle our I-10 rival, the Mississippi Surge. It’s Marine Toys For Tots Night, so bring a toy to donate and come pack the house!

Thanks for reading…‘til next time.



Knowing Wardo!!

Thank you for tuning into my second blog of the season. I had tons of great feed back from last week’s hockey history blog. This week I would like to interview one of our players, Goaltender Adam Ward, otherwise known as Wardo. This is Wardo’s first pro season, and is from Swift Current, Saskatchewan. Adam is a great team guy and you can most likely catch him with a smile on his face 99% of the time. Adam and his girlfriend Kelcie have a dog together named Cooper. Kelcie is no stranger to hockey, as she also played competitive hockey growing up in Saskatchewan. I sat down with Adam and I asked him 15 questions that would help you get to know him better. This is how it went:

1. Bucky Question – What do you do back home in Swift Current, SASK during the off-season?

*Adam Answer
I was raised on the family farm just outside of Swift Current so a lot of my time in the summer I have spent working on the family grain farm as well as working other summer jobs to get me through University. Other things I enjoy back home is going to lakes, playing baseball, golfing and hanging out with family and friends.

2. Bucky Question – How and when did you start playing goalie?

*Adam Answer
I started to play goalie because my dad would take me to Swift Current Broncos’ games and I loved watching the goalies and loved their masks and equipment. I started playing hockey at the age of 6 and we all had our turn to play goalie and play all positions to learn the game. My first year of being a full time goalie was when I was around 9 or 10 years old.

3. Bucky Question – If you could meet anyone in the world dead or alive who would it be and what would you say to him/her?

*Adam Answer
I would like to meet Babe Ruth. I'm not sure what I would say to him but I would just love to hear all the stories he would have to tell.

4. Bucky Question – If you were stranded on a deserted island, what three items would you take with you?

*Adam Question
I would take water, my iPhone, and a tent.

5. Bucky Question – What are your favorite hockey memories?

*Adam Answer
My most memorable moments in hockey would be growing up in Swift playing minor hockey with a lot of close friends, my first game in the Western Hockey League in my hometown, playoff runs in Junior and University hockey as well as my first pro game this season in Columbus.

6. Bucky Question – What do you love most about Pensacola?

*Adam Answer
Playing in front of our home crowd and the beach.

7. Bucky Question – If you were an animal, which one would you want to be and why?

*Adam Answer
Tough question... I think I would be Kelcie’s dog Cooper because I would get spoiled beyond belief.

8. Bucky Question – Kelcie plays hockey... If she shot 10 pucks on you, how many do you think she would score?

*Adam Answer
She would say she would score but I'm going to say none haha. Kelcie's a very good hockey player though, and she was one of her team's leading scorers in University.

9. Bucky Question – What is your favorite food?

*Adam Answer
Steak

10. Bucky Question – Who would play you in the movie version of your life?

*Adam Answer
Christian Bale

11. Bucky Question – If I came to your home and looked inside the refrigerator, what would I find?

*Adam Answer
Today you would find some vegetables, lots of condiments, not many left overs here.

12. Bucky Question – What do you do to get ready before a game?

*Adam Answer
I try to keep a routine on game day such as taking a nap and eating at the same time.

13. Bucky Question – If you could have one superpower, what would it be?

*Adam Answer
I would like to be able to fly.

14. Bucky Question – What do you like doing in your spare time?

*Adam Answer
I like golfing, working out and taking in the sights and sounds of Pensacola.

15. Bucky Question – Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

*Adam Answer
In 5 years, I see myself either playing hockey or hopefully enjoying a good career doing something I love.

Adam is coming off an amazing game last Saturday night in Columbus as he stopped 35 of 37 shots. Adam is just one of our key links in our drive to the President’s Cup this year.

The team and I will be traveling to Augusta Thursday for our game vs. the RiverHawks Friday night. We will then be traveling home to play the Huntsville Havoc on Saturday night at 7:05pm @ the Pensacola Civic Center. I hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving and hope to see you all Saturday night. Don't forget it's Mascot Night!!

Until next week...



This week I thought we would start off by taking a quick trip back to where hockey all started. After all you can't tell where you are going if you don't know where you have been. I spent a little time researching a little about where the great game started. I've found a wide range of ideas of how people believe the game started. Some say Indians found the game calling it Field Hockey, where they play with a smaller stick and a hard ball or a rock on a grassy area. Some also believe the origins of hockey was started in northern Europe, where the ice frequently covers the lakes and ponds on the colder months of the year. However, the first hockey game is believed to have been played in Canada, near Montreal around 1870 or so. It would be a long while until the NHL was developed.

As far as the Pensacola Ice Flyers’ history goes, we are currently entering our third season. Luckily I have been able to be apart of all three seasons. In those years I've met some great fans and played with tons of great hockey players, such as fan favorites Tyler Barr and Mark Hinz.

That all being said it's time for a new chapter, a new season. With five returning players from last year, we are joined with new players and an opportunity for you to watch a new team work together. The returning players are Chris Wilson (Willy), Tyler Lyon (T-Ly), Tyler Soehner (Sains), Dan Ehrman (Ehrms), and myself. New faces include goalies Adam Ward (Wardo) and Erik Hudson (Huddy), and defensemen Kevin Brojek (Bro) and Ryan Corry (Core Dog).

Up front, Adam Kuhn (Kuhner) who has already started making a name for himself around the league is joined by fellow college teammate Britt Ouelette (Britter), as well as Matt Robertson (Rat), and Nolan Waker (Wakes). Other new players include Jordon Chong (The Chong Show), Jeff Tipilko (Tips) and Andrew Harrison (Harry). During the offseason, we traded for two players as well. We added some experience to our line up with 7-year veteran Mike Carter (Carts), who has an SPHL record for winning the President’s Cup in 3 consecutive seasons, and a good, young defenseman, Chris Pontes (Pony). With the mix of our returning guys and the addition of our new recruits, we are confident that this year will be very promising and exciting to watch.

We have a quiet week ahead of us as we visit Columbus for the 3rd time this season on Saturday. Our record against the Cottonmouths is 1-0-1 and we are heading over to their barn to steal 2 points on the road.

Our next home game is the Saturday after Thanksgiving. It’s Mascot Night so we want to see the whole family out cheering us on.

That concludes this Bucky’s Blog for this week. That’s all for now. Thanks for reading, and I’ll talk to you next week.

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