CANTON– R. S. “Scotty” Coates expressed concern over the lack of “contributions” to the dwindling beer fund Thursday, prompting accusations and finger-pointing. “Mike (Leighton)… has already brought beer three times this season,” he declared.
“As have Bob (Brock) and I,” Coates added.
Inside the Ministry of Beer, where Coates hops to work
Named the (ad)Minister of Beer early in the season, Coates has taken his role quite seriously, sending periodic reminders on the importance of contributing to the beer fund. “I would request that you bring 24 beers or give Mike $20,” said Coates, explaining the process. As an incentive, Coates has offered Leighton (the Exchequer of the Keg-Checker) to bring the ice.
Coates’s administration has not been without contention, however, as feelings run high when hops and wheat and funding run low. Brock has on more than one occasion announced contributing and has rebuked others for not following suit. “No one has a problem drinking the beer,” he noted, but added that the money doesn’t seem to flow as easily.
Without anyone forthcoming, concern reached a boiling point just hours before Hopslam faced the Ice Dogs on Varsity ice.
“Quit whining!” exclaimed an exasperated Leighton. “I got the beer!”
“YES!!!” said a clearly relieved Andrew Thompson. “I was getting worried.”
Without the pressure of the beer, Thompson went on to score three goals as Hopslam topped the Dogs 6-4. Jim Socha, added a goal, an assist, and $20 to the beer fund.