UPPER VALLEY HOCKEY LEAGUE

Jacks Look to Splinter Whalers.

ODDS:	Whalers By 2
OVER/UNDER:	8.5 Goals

Pre-Game Report: Whalers (2-1-0) @ Lumberjacks (1-3-0)
Date: Wednesday, November 20th, 2024
Time: 9:20 PM
Location: Lumberjack Ice Arena and Sauna (it’s been humid in there lately)

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Matchup Overview:

This isn’t just another hockey game; it’s a battle for pride and possibly the last shreds of sanity for both teams. The Lumberjacks lead the all-time series 24-7, but the Whalers have swept the last two meetings, including a lopsided 7-3 win in January.

The Lumberjacks are reeling after their latest loss to the Gamblers (5-1), while the Whalers are fresh off their bye week and fueled by a team dinner at an all-you-can-eat pasta bar. Expect the carbs to kick in during the third period.

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Key Players to Watch:

Whalers:

• Ezra “The Mutant” Mock: Leading the league in “absolute snipe shows” with 5 goals, Mock claims he uses a secret pre-game ritual: “I stare into a toaster until I see my reflection. Keeps me humble.”


• Jered “The Condor” Condon: The Whalers’ goaltender is posting a respectable .899 save percentage, but sources say he’s been working on a new move called “The Yoga Crab.” Time will tell if it pays off.


• Dan “Vanguard” VeNard: His “bombs from the point” strategy works 12% of the time, every time.

Lumberjacks:

• Nathan “The Deluge” DeLuca: With 7 points, DeLuca is the offensive cornerstone. When asked about his shooting accuracy, he said, “I aim for the goalie's head. Everything else is just gravy.”


• Jay “The Pizzaman” Zanleoni: Captain, GM, team therapist, and the guy who orders post-game pizzas. Known for his leadership and terrible pepperoni-to-cheese ratio.


• Luke “The Spiceman” McCormick: Goalie extraordinaire, McCormick has faced 131 shots this season and saved most of them. “It’s like dodgeball, except if you dodge, everyone yells at you,” he said.

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Quotes:

• Ezra Mock: “The Lumberjacks? More like the Splinterjacks. We’re going to leave them in pieces.”


• Nathan DeLuca: “The Whalers better bring a life raft because I’m flooding the scoreboard tonight.”


• Jered Condon: “If anyone sees a puck, please return it to my crease. I’ll be busy meditating.”

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Odds & Predictions:

• Moneyline: Whalers -125, Lumberjacks +105


• Over/Under: 8.5 goals


• Prop Bets:
  
  
  
  • Ezra “The Mutant” Mock to score a hat trick (+250)
  
  
  • Luke “The Spiceman” McCormick to stop 40+ shots (+300)
  
  
  • Jay “The Pizzaman” Zanleoni to chirp the ref at least 5 times (-400)
  
  
  
  

Prediction: This game will come down to which team can manage fewer turnovers—and which one can keep their bench hydrated. Final score prediction: Whalers 5, Lumberjacks 3.

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Game Storylines:

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   Whalers’ Top Line vs. Lumberjacks’ Defense
   Mock, Small, and Rouillard are clicking, but can the Lumberjacks’ blue line hold? DeLuca was heard saying, “I’m playing D tonight... maybe. Depends on how the vibes are.”

   
   


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   Goalie Battle
   “The Condor” vs. “The Spiceman.” Two goalies, one puck, and probably some misplaced rebounds.

   
   


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   Bench Dynamics
   Will the Lumberjacks survive another game of Nick “The Stick” Hall yelling, “I’m open!” and immediately missing the net?

   
   

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Pre-Game Narrative:

Word around the rink is that Ezra Mock spent the bye week training with an unconventional method: chasing a laser pointer around his backyard. “It’s all about hand-eye coordination,” said Mock, who may or may not be part cat. Meanwhile, Jay Zanleoni has reportedly implemented a “pizza per point” system for his team. “If you don’t score, you’re eating crusts,” he declared at practice.

On the Whalers’ side, Condon revealed he’s been visualizing saves by balancing a puck on his nose during team meetings. “It’s a mental game,” said Condon, who was promptly booed by his teammates.

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Final Word: The Whalers look sharp, and the Lumberjacks look... well, tired. But anything can happen in men’s league hockey, especially when the beer is cold, and the pizza is free. Buckle up, folks—it’s going to be a weird one! ????

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