Teams Tie in First Game of Reset Match

With Kohn's Kommandos clinging to a one goal lead late in the game, Team Carter needed a little help from rink attendant Fritzie "The Snake" Curtis last night to eke out a tie in the first game of the "reset" series.

"I thought I was going to have a heart attack with all the extra time he gave us."
said Colonel Michael Kohn of the Red Squad

Fritzie (who rarely if ever grants extra time to the TNHL)seemed bound and determined not to go home until Team Carter tied it up last night. He managed to press the final buzzer at 11:10 just after the Carterites scored the tying goal.

When asked to comment, Fritzie, sucking on one of Kyle "I'm Not Scotty" Marancos fine White Team beers, had this to say:

"I didn't see no Red guys stuffing my Christmas stocking with CC, did you? Now Mr. Carter on the other hand, he looks after us. So what if I give a little extra time? It's the play-offs"

Yet another accusation of impropriety (and believe me, we're going to hopefully retire that word after this week) in a series that has been dominated by impropriety.

The TNHL Spring Classic, had up to now been dubbed as "The Series To Forget" due to the indifferent play and total domination by Team White. It was good to see the two teams settle down to good old fashioned play-off hockey. Last night's match was indeed a classic. The game was a spirited affair marked by the following (pick two only)

1. Hacking and holding by the White Squad
2. End to end action.
3. Consistent Red Team Confusion
4. Excellent goaltending.
5. Creative Goal Scoring
6. Selfish individual play

Commissioner Chase (who as always, picked #1 and #6) had this to say after the game:

"Parity Boy got his tie! Is he happy?" commented a still bitter Commissioner Chase.

McGee was his usual calm, albeit measured self when responding to Chase's outburst:

"I'm just a firm believer in sportsmanship and fair play. If Mr. Chase wasn't so focused on domination and anhilation and paid a little more attention to sportsmanship and his administrative duties, there would be no need for these drastic measures."

As most know, the series had been reset due to Chase's refusal to play by his own rules. The acting commissioner (in a continuing effort to be on the winning team every year) had bolstered his lineup with Steve "Almost A Doctor" Dunn, but hadn't collected his dues. Using an illegal player is strictly verboten in the storied league.

"It was an honest mistake" offered Chase for the last time.


Honest are not, the series now tied at five goals a piece, and the TNHL Championship comes down to one game - next week, 10pm McCormick Arena. With or without Fritzie, Team Carter has a major challenge on their hands.

Be there.

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