HOLLYWOOD– The stars come out at night, especially when it’s for the Academy Awards, which had no lack of glitter and glamour Sunday night as Aventinus scored five of the awards, including two for veteran Mark Johnston for Best Supporting…
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Updates specific to Ashley’s Aventinus team
Legend of Ken Coleman Grows
ANN ARBOR– Among the beer leagues across Southeast Michigan a name is whispered in reverance. One would think the likes of Gordie Howe, Steve Yzerman, or Nick Lidstrom might be that name mentioned with awe and respect. Instead, that name…
Aventinus in Gold Medal Game, Apparently
SOCHI– Ashley’s Aventinus failed to muster up enough excitement and energy Sunday night in what obviously had to be the medal game against Belarus’s Leafs, losing 2-5 and settling for the silver medal. “When the guy at the point is…
Galifinakis to Play Phillion in “Party Tardy”
HOLLYWOOD– The announcement came early Thursday that comedic actor Zach Galifianakis signed on to play the role of goaltender Jeff Phillion in Party Tardy: The Jeff Phillion Story. “I play a beer league hockey player with a heart of gold…
Coke Machine Fed Nickels, Aventinus
AUBURN HILLS– Every good news story requires the proper fuel: drama, pathos, and a Coke. All three were provided Monday following Aventinus’s comfortable 5-1 win over the Yaks 2, but curiously not from the game. While preparing to report the…
Goalie Out to Brunch
ANN ARBOR– Have you seen this goalie? Chances are if you watched the first half of the first period or about ten minutes of the second period, you might have had to say ‘no’ as goaltender Jeff Phillion battled time…
League Matching Pucks in 401(k)
ANN ARBOR– Corporations often entice potential hires with some form of “matching funds” 401(k) retirement plan. In an effort to remain contemporary, the D2 League has opted to begin a “matching pucks” option, as evidenced by the recent spat of…