Player Comparisons

to build a winning team you require your snipers, your superstars, your grinders, character players and enforcers and the 2005-2006 addition certainly has their share of all types.
Can these guys take the Cavemen to the promised land?
The following comparisons is just for the fun of it all by me and what sources say about each player on the team
#2 Keith Lague forward - Simon Gagne Philadelphia Flyers
#7 Mike Iovio defence - John-Michael Liles Colorado Avalanche
#10 Brandon Thorogood forward - Alex Steen Toronto Maple Leafs
#13 Brad Harrison forward - Mats Sundin Toronto Maple Leafs
#14 Curtis Garnier forward - Tony Amonte Calgary Flames
#16 Graeme Matheson forward - Markus Naslund Vancouver Canucks
#19 Sean McConnell forward - Steve Sullivan Nashville Predators
#21 Jason Worron forward - Ryan Smyth Edmonton Oilers
#23 Adam Rogers defence - Ed Jovanovski Vancouver Canucks
#27 Aubrey Whalen forward - Shane Doan - Phoenix Coyotes
#28 Mark Freiburger defence - Adam Foote Columbus Blue Jackets
#30 Will Shaw goalie - Brian Boucher Phoenix Coyotes
#33 John Nezic goalie - Patrick Lalime St. Louis Blues
#36 Paul Blain forward - Kris Draper Detroit Red Wings
#55 Andrew Hockin forward - Michael Ryder Montreal Les Canadiens
#88 Matthew Bates forward - Eric Staal Carolina Hurricanes
#89 Adam Worron defence - Brian McCabe Toronto Maple Leafs

Goalie Wanted

Shocking News hit the Cavemen Organization as veteran goaltender Will Shaw jumps ship as the season is in progress and decides to play for another team leaving the hockey club up in arms.
Will Shaw agreed to be the back stopper for the Cavemen in May of this year but never announced that he was going to leave the Crusaders. A week before the season started Mr. Shaw leaves a message with the Crusaders rep that he will not be playing for them and will be the starting goaltender for the Cavemen in 2005-2006 season. After four games into the season the Crusaders complained and whined to Will Shaw how he left them in the dark & possibly screwed their team for the year. Will felt guilty and called the Cavemen organization and backed out of his decision and rushed back to the Crusaders for the rest of the season now leaving the Cavemen Hockey team to fend for themselves.
Its a shock and its very frustrating now that were a few games into the season. Trying to find a starting goaltender at this stage is near impossible. Most goalies have signed with teams already. The few that are left are usually unknowns and you never know what your going to get.
Will's thinking was to play for both teams but after finding out the schedule would conflict he opted out on one team and then jumped ship on the second team.
There is still the rumour that has surfaced by more than a few people and good sources from the Crusaders that mentioned the only reason Will Shaw was playing for the Cavemen was......he felt obligated because of a few Wood Pecker players that joined the Cavemen Hockey Team. Once Steve Gardner a former Wood Pecker walked out on the Cavemen after a petty fight on the team bench gave Will his reasons for leaving the team.
If that is true we wish Will Shaw good luck in the future.

Oct 20/05 vs Pavlik Construction

Pavlik Construction forfieted the game
No Show

#7 M. Iovio is credited for the goal

FINAL SCORE
Cavemen 1
Pavlik Construction 0

Steve Gardner Walks

Last Night #41 Steve Gardner played his third game and his last game for the Cavemen. During the second period of the game against the Crusaders, words were exchanged on the Cavemen bench about line shifts being too long. Steve Gardner took exception to this comment and had words of his own to some of the players on the bench.
This is men's hockey league where there are no marquee players. Everyone pays their registration fee to play so naturally there should be equal ice time for all players on the team. No doubt about it Steve is a gifted player but it does not give him the right to think he can stay on the ice almost double shifting and causing other players to sit on the bench & wait for him when he finally decides to take a rest. Steve pouted after the game and left the dressing room in a hurry.
I like Steve but, if anyone is going to act like that good riddance. One little complaint and the player bolts? Not mature enough to over look it and respect the other fifteen players on the team.
All I have to say good bye and don't let the door hit you on the way out.

Oct 13/05 vs Crusaders

~FIRST PERIOD~
8:58 Penalty - Cavemen #23 A. Rogers 2 mins for holding
8:50 Goal - Crusaders #2 A. Bishop, #9 D. Spinelli
8:32 Goal - Crusaders #9 D. Spinelli, #5 K. Dean, #16 J. Iannino
3:08 Goal - Crusaders #15 P. Cumbo, #14 D. Rykse, #96 B. Richardson
2:15 Goal - Cavemen #28 Mark Freiburger(1), #10 B. Thorogood

~SECOND PERIOD~
3:50 Goal - Crusaders #14 D. Rykse, #5 K. Dean, #2 A. Bishop
2:32 Goal - Crusaders #96 B. Richardson, #14 D. Rykse

~THIRD PERIOD~
3:06 Goal - Crusaders #5 K. Dean, #16 J. Iannino
2:32 Goal - Cavemen #2 A. Blanche(1), #23 A. Rogers

FINAL SCORE
Crusaders 6
Cavemen 2

Will Shaw Losing goaltender

Penalty Minutes
Cavemen 2
Crusaders 0

Oct 6/05 vs The Hosers

~ FIRST PERIOD ~
10:12 Goal - Hosers #13 R. lacroix, #14 C. Stickley
9:53 Goal - Hosers #9 J. Dekoning
7:40 Penalty - Cavemen #88 M Bates Tripping 2 mins

~ SECOND PERIOD ~
9:03 Goal - Hosers #22 K. Adams
8:43 Penalty - Cavemen #88 M Bates Interference 2 mins
6:19 Goal - Hosers #16 R. Whiteman, #7 M. Doyle
5:19 Goal - Hosers #13 R. Lacroix, #22 K. Adams, #00 B. Ody
2:21 Penalty - Cavemen #21 J Worron Roughing 2 mins
2:21 Penalty - Hosers #9 J. Dekoning Roughing 4 mins

~ THIRD PERIOD ~
2:21 Penalty - Cavemen #88 M Bates Body Contact 2 mins
1:03 Penalty - Hosers #7 M Doyle Charging 2 mins

FINAL SCORE
The HOSERS 5
CAVEMEN 0

CAVEMEN 8 minutes in penalties
the HOSERS 6 Minutes in penalties

Will Shaw losing Goaltender

#88 Matthew Bates 6 minutes in penalties

Scratches - 16 G Matheson, 19 S McConnell, #23 A Rogers

Sep 29/05 vs Reda Devils

~ FIRST PERIOD ~
10:58 Goal - Cavemen #41 S Gardner(1), #89 A Worron
10:02 Penalty - Devils #12 Roughing 4 mins
7:35 Penalty - Devils #3 Cross Checking 4 mins
5:45 Penalty - Devils #11 Cross Checking 4 mins
2:25 Goal - Devils #66 J Fleming, #7 & #11

~ SECOND PERIOD ~
7:20 Penalty - Cavemen #23 A Rogers Roughing 2 mins
7:20 Penalty - Devils #12 Roughing 2 mins
6:30 Goal - Cavemen #10 B Thorogood(1), #89 A Worron, #41 S Gardner
5:05 Penalty - Cavemen #89 A Worron Roughing 2 mins
3:03 Penalty - Devils #92 Roughing 2 mins
3:03 Penalty - Devils #9 Misconduct 10 mins

~ THIRD PERIOD ~
5:33 Penalty - Cavemen #21 J Worron Roughing 2 mins
5:33 Penalty - Devils #12 Roughing 2 mins
3:05 Goal - Cavemen #10 B Thorogood(2), #41 S Gardner, #89 A Worron
1:28 Penalty - Devils #7 Hooking 2 mins
1:56 Goal - Cavemen #23 A Rogers(1), #21 J Worron
0:28 Penalty - Cavemen #28 M Freiburger Roughing 2 mins
0:28 Penalty - Devils #11 Roughing 2 mins

FINAL SCORE
CAVEMEN 4
DEVILS 1

Cavemen 8 minutes in penalties
Devils 32 minutes in penalties

Brandon Thorogood 2 goals, game winning goal
Steve Gardner 1 goal 2 assists
Adam Rogers 1 goal 1 powerplay goal
Adam Worron 3 assists
Jason Worron 1 assist

win for Will Shaw Goaltender

scratches - #19 S McConnell

Hockey Is Back

The Cavemen Kick off their regular season hockey game tonight live at the Mohawk Ice 4 Pad Arena tonight on the Hamilton East Mountain Brow.
Game Time is 10:15pm vs Reda Devils.
It should be a dandy. Come out bring the whole family, tickets starting at just $10.00