ANN ARBOR– For the second straight season, Ashley’s Hopslam finds itself bumped out of the playoffs in a semi-final match-up with the Ice Dogs, losing 2-3 Tuesday night in a heartbreaker. “That hurt,” said defenseman Mark Woods, referring initially to…
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Updates specific to Ashley’s Hopslam team
Hopslam Defeats Spidey’s Amazing Friend
ANN ARBOR– Ashley’s Hopslam defeated Spider Man’s amazing friend Ice Man 6-4, Tuesday night. Andrew Thompson and Bob Brock each had two goals, while Chris Sutton and Al Juback each added a goal in the win. “We needed all eleven…
Weekend at Ashley’s
RUINATION– Jason Spence and Devin Collingridge each had two goals and an assist in the 5-1 win over Depot town Stags Saturday night, prompting defenseman Sean Payeur to state that he was in an “exceptionally good mood” over the win…
Groove, Meaning Sought for in Hopslam Tie
RYDELL HIGH SCHOOL– The Pink Ladies– a so-called female gang at Rydell High School– had cause to celebrate when a late and controversial goal to give the gals a 2-2 tie over rival gang, the Thunderbirds (often informally called Hopslam).…
Barron Grouchy Over GM Decision
ANN ARBOR– “I hate playing Cubs,” stated goaltender Rusty Barron following Hopslam’s 6-3 win Tuesday night. “I never know what they’re doing.” Despite that, Barron had a solid game in net, stopping 97 of 100 shots for a a gaudy…
Phillion Survives Celebrity Death Hoax
ANN ARBOR– When the league’s best goalie didn’t arrive for the game, players and fans grew concerned. “Huh,” said an oddly reflective Luke Bell upon hearing the “news” that Jeff Phillion had been involved in an accident riding along with…
Tough Work Week Forces Lame ‘Sports Round-Up’
AUBURN HILLS– Amid the bustle of meetings, deadlines, bleary eyes, and snow flurries that marked the work week, the sporting world managed to march forward without regard for any of these “trifling” concerns. And thousands of fans have come to…