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Posted: February 01, 2010 7:55AM; Updated: February 23, 2010 12:52PM The Wings Pro team took a monstrous step up the ladder of roller
hockeys elite with a 2nd place showing at the TORHS Winter Cup. Why
monstrous you ask? For more than one reason...here's a few...first, the
Wings beat last years National Champion Tour Mudcats not once, but
twice, and but a much improved margin the 2nd time...a 7-3 drubbing of
the legendary team in the semifinals. The Mudcats must have been
thinking they were going to walk right into the finals again, but ran up
against a determined, younger, hungrier squad, and saving the day was
possible Team USA goalie Richie Latona. Everyone was taking notice of
Richie's play and his saves kept the team from folding down the
stretch. The second reason was Russell "The Muscle" Folga, who
delivered the greatest hit in roller hockey history when he planted a
Detroit Revolution player into the players bench. The hit was almost
duplicated in the championship game with Russ almost put a Pama player
into his own bench. Russ then laid out the most well known roller
hockey player in Itan Chavira and that led to a turnover that the Wings
almost capitalized on. Russ was the force behind the physical game and
it helped the team to the finals. The third reason is the Wings have
made such great strides in a short amount of time that they can no
longer sneak up on teams and everyone comes ready to play the Wings. Sometimes though, it doesnt even matter. When the Wings play their
game, it's hard for anyone to compete at the same level. Pama got a
little lucky in the championship game when the tournament MVP sniped one
on Richie when no angle was present. Buffalo never gave in and made a
furious comeback attempt. Pama might be the King right now, but our
time is coming soon. Everyone played well this weekend and there is no
shame in a silver medal, even if gold is the standard. Now the team has
something to play for in a couple weeks for NARCh Winternats.
Good showing by all Wings teams this weekend. Both adult teams made the playoffs. At least they didnt have to face each other in the 1st round. Haak was a major rink rat this weekend. I was able to get in a round of mini golf with Berger and even though we "tied," I still had 2 holes in 1 and Berger 0. I'll take that tie breaker. I am exhausted today. I have no energy and no cares. It was a long weekend, but it was worth it. We went to Detroit feeling like a top team and left Detroit knowing we were. Now, in 2 weeks time, we can show the world who we are and how we do it...anyway, I'm out for now cuz I just can think of anything else to write...until next time Wingsnation, Steve out!!! About the Author Steve's single motivation is to make the Buffalo
Wings a household name in all roller hockey entities. "We have a renewed
enthusiasm within the organization now. We want people across the
country to associate Buffalo Wings Hockey with the best run, most
competitive, comprehensive hockey experience ever. We have the staff, we
have the players, we have the motivation, and now we are putting all
our efforts together to make the BWRHO the single most powerful and well
known organization in the roller hockey world." |
 Steve W |
