Category: Hopslam

Updates specific to Ashley’s Hopslam team

ACk! Cubs Lose!

Ashley’s Hopslam (2-0) gave up a goal late in the first, but then rattled off six unanswered goals to beat Cubs AC 6-1 Tuesday night at Varsity Arena. “That was a lot of fun,” said newly acquired forward Even Feezel,…

Hopslam Charge Out of Gates

Ashley’s Hopslam (1-0) took an early and fought back late to win a roller coaster opener Saturday night 4-3 over a Mott-improved Gates team (0-1). Mike Leighton, who played for Mott before moving to Ashley’s through Plan B free agency,…

Hopslam Future Written in Ink

Ashley’s Hopslam suffered a first-round defeat at the hands of defending champion Ice Men 3-7 Tuesday night on Varsity Ice. The loss leaves a much improved Hopslam team looking to the Spring with more questions than answers. “Does anyone know…

Writer’s Strike Ends in Time for Playoffs

The Ashley’s Network experienced a so-called writer’s strike earlier in the week, lasting several tense hours as management met with union representatives to negotiate a “back-to-work” call Tuesday morning. “I’m just glad everything was settled and we’re back to work,”…

Tied-The-Topes

Hopslam (7-9-3) earned their third tie of the season, playing even with the Ice-o-topes (6-8-5) Tuesday night 3-3. Topes winger Kenny Brown opened the scoring in the first about mid-way through the period, but Hopslam quickly answered with a Jeff…

Dogs Pound ‘Slam

Ashley’s Hopslam (7-9-2) could not muster enough offense Saturday, falling 1-3 to the Ice Dogs.  The Dogs took advantage of the penalties, scoring all three goals on the power play. “They were all weak goals,” said a defiant Shawn Lopez,…

Chippy and Dips at Stag Party

Ashley’s Hopslam (7-8-2) mounted a furious third period comeback, but fell short in closing minute to finish 3-5 against the Depot Town Stags (9-4-4) Tuesday night in a game featuring 28 total penalty minutes. “I have a pretty nasty bump…