ANN ARBOR– Despite the most convincing playoff win for the franchise, several Aventinus players expressed “dread, sheer dread” over the forthcoming “holiday party” hosted by executives and upper management. “It’s not one of my favorite things,” said defenseman Mark Woods, who had a goal and an assist in the 7-0 win over the Green Ach’rs.
“I’m pretty sure someone brought a used sweat sock for the white elephant gift exchange last year,” he noted.
Which dish was made by the lady with the eight or twenty cats?
Winger Tom Colis (goal) called it “disappointing” upon hearing that the party was not going to be catered by local Chinese restaurant Tian Chu. He also added that he preferred a good Oatmeal Stout from Bell’s Brewery to the drinks served at the party, which sources say rhyme with “Schma-batt Clue Bright.”
Last year’s “office party” included a pot luck dinner, which featured three separate “taco” and/or “bean” dip dishes, mini-wienies in barbecue sauce in a crock pot, a salad prepared by “the old guy who doesn’t wash his hands when he pees,” and “that Asian-y salad with the Ramen noodles that no one owns up to.”
Jeff Meden (goal, 2 assists), Mark Johnston (goal), Nate Greenman (goal, assist), and Ginny Klinesteker (2 goals) were positively upbeat, though Klinesteker expressed concern over the holiday CD, hoping it would not feature Elvis Presley. “Like nails on a chalkboard,” she said.