With the launch of the RSHL and MSHL seasons I just want to remind everyone how serious of an offense doublesquadding is. For those not in the know, doublesquadding is when one player occupies more than one roster spot, regardless of whether it's on the same team or different teams. The minimum penalty for this is a one year ban from the zone entirely, but I have been known to ban for much longer as this is pretty much the worst thing you can do in the zone.

I'm currently meticulously going over every roster in both leagues and any doublesquadders will be removed from the zone. This is your one and only warning.

Season 15 will begin on Sunday, August 24th. Each team should review the Season 15 rules to ensure everyone is aware of the changes and additions from previous seasons.

Please also note, that baring any changes to the schedule, I'm planning on beginning Season 15 on-time. Therefore, 24hrs prior to the first game scheduled, teams should have their rosters finalized. Suspensions will become enforced for players switching teams effective 8:00 PM EST this upcoming Saturday, August 23rd. Players that are not currently on teams after this deadlines will not be suspended, but will be subject to the 6 game rule should they decide to switch teams after the deadline. I hope everyone reads and understands this carefully.

**EDIT** Due to the schedule most likely not being released until tomorrow, the start of the games have been pushed back until Monday, August 25th.

However -- Creasers and Breakaway have agreed to kickoff Season 15 on Sunday @ 9:00 PM EST therefore that match is officially set. Season 15 BEGINS -- SUNDAY, AUGUST 24th @ 9:00 PM EST CR @ BA

Preseason is over and its time to start with the regular one. Here is the schedule for week 1.

* CrossCheck (0-0-0) @ Sting (0-0-0) -> Tue Aug 26 2008 8:00 PM
* Nordiques (0-0-0) @ Backhand (0-0-0) -> Wed Aug 27 2008 8:00 PM
* Hmmshl (0-0-0) @ CrossCheck (0-0-0) -> Wed Aug 27 2008 9:00 PM
* Admirals (0-0-0) @ Underdogs (0-0-0) -> Thu Aug 28 2008 5:00 PM
* Hipcheck (0-0-0) @ Nub Factor (0-0-0) -> Sun Aug 31 2008 5:00 PM

Quick reminder to all captains, you need at least 10 availabilities and preferably both sat as sun 5pm.

	1st	2nd	3rd	Final
	6	5	1	12
Hmmshl	0	3	3	6

Total game time: 36:00

To start this off i would like it say sorry for the rough game. I started to lag a bunch in the middle and such. Any ways on to the report.

The game started up Pretty fast with a goal in 32 seconds. This is pretty much where this game went down hill with the first 8 Goals go to Backhand including and Own Goal commited by Jerry Rice.

Hmm managage to Pot in a 6 goals but there efforts where no near close enough to pull out the win. The game end in a 12-6. Good game teams And good luck on your push to becoming MSHL champions.


3rd Star:Verez

2nd Star:Staal

1st Star: Tracid

	1st	2nd	3rd	Final
	0	0	7	7
Hipcheck	0	0	2	2

Total game time: 36:00

So guys today it was a pretty boring game till 3rd :D but in 3rd evrything change! With 9 goals! and 5 goals in a row by sting in 5mins :D

But HC was playing all the game with 5 players on field and a goalie rotation so... It wanst so fair :D but I have to admit that ltflagger played a pretty good game! And for the 3rd time in 3 game.. laggo (the owner and capt of the team) didnt play..
Rubber-Glue played maybe is best game ever with 3goals 1 assit and 94.5 Ra!

So that it :)

Total game time: 36:00

Game Summary
1st period
nothing.
2nd period
nothing.
3rd period
1:35 Sting goal by Navimaster
1:44 Sting goal by Rubber-Glue Assists: Saving
6:11 Hipcheck goal by Singer Assists: SuperSaiyan
7:19 Sting goal by Rubber-Glue Assists: Saving
7:30 Sting goal by Innofire Assists: Saving, Rubber-Glue
8:09 Sting goal by Saving Assists: Navimaster
8:29 Sting goal by Saving
11:23 Sting goal by Rubber-Glue Assists: King Andrew, Innofire
11:30 Hipcheck goal by Zanaz


Stars:
3rd:Zanaz
2nd:Saving
1st:Rubber-Glue

	1st	2nd	Final
	0	1	1
CrossCheck	5	6	11

Total game time: 19:45

So guys today was the last game for Both teamm CC vs NF, and easily win for CC by a mercy in mid of the second half.. Randel and Goaliship show us there skill with both 4 goals.. but H I M broke the 10-0 dream of CC in the second period with a nice goal, which revied NF a bit.. but too late it was 9-1 for CC and 4mins afther the Finish this game with a goal by again goaliship, hes 2 in a row. But any way Finn1 did a great job with 18 save in 25 shoots.

Total game time: 19:45

Game Summary
1st period
0:23 CrossCheck goal by Randle Assists: Deathboy-evil
1:08 CrossCheck goal by Randle Assists: Acido
5:21 CrossCheck goal by Acido Assists: Deathboy-evil, dmn
5:52 CrossCheck goal by Randle Assists: shiat
6:58 CrossCheck goal by Randle Assists: 77
11:45 Penalty on S h i e l d (Nub Factor). 5:00 for BDC.
2nd period
0:09 CrossCheck goal by goalieship Assists: Makavelii, AvAtAr.
1:53 CrossCheck goal by goalieship
2:37 CrossCheck goal by AvAtAr. Assists: goalieship, Makavelii
2:50 CrossCheck goal by Makavelii
3:17 Nub Factor goal by h I M Assists: finn1, Nubby
4:45 Penalty over: S h i e l d
6:18 CrossCheck goal by goalieship Assists: disown, AvAtAr.
7:45 CrossCheck goal by goalieship Assists: disown, Makavelii


Stars:
3rd: No one :(
2nd:Randel ft Goalieship with each 4 goals
1st:Finn1 with a great game :D

The match between Underdogs and Admirals on Sat Aug 16 2008 5:00 PM is postponed.

This should be the last week of preseason which means the RSHL season will most likely start first week of September (probably after Labor Day). Blink will give more details on that later, I am sure.

Blueliners (1-1-0) @ Legends (0-0-0) -> Sun Aug 17 2008 9:00 PM
Hmm (1-1-0) @ Explosive (0-2-0) -> Sun Aug 17 2008 10:00 PM
Mazer (2-0-0) @ Breakaway (2-0-0) -> Mon Aug 18 2008 9:00 PM
Creasers (0-2-0) @ Baby Seal Killers (0-2-0) -> Mon Aug 18 2008 10:00 PM
Reppowarriors (0-1-0) @ Legends (0-0-0) -> Tue Aug 19 2008 10:00 PM
Phasers (1-0-0) @ Reppowarriors (0-1-0) -> Thu Aug 21 2008 8:00 PM
DreamTeam (2-0-0) @ Mazer (2-0-0) -> Thu Aug 21 2008 9:00 PM

	1st	2nd	3rd	Final
	1	0	2	3
	0	3	2	5

Total game time: 36:00

First period was played close ending with 1-0 for BSK. Both teams also tied for shots taken on goal. BSK was slightly more dominant then BA in the midfield 1st period but nothing really outstanding.

BA managed to tie the game halfway into the second period, breaking Zep's shutout (and heart). Succeeding to succesfully break Zeppelin-'s heart BA dominantly scored two more goals while shutting out BSK the entire 2nd period.

During the third period Zeppelin- finally left goalieship, but unfortunately another Pro (Judge69) was stuck between pipes. BSKMr.Clean managed to hit Minor Threat in the net causing a DC. This did not stop mighty BAGufando or BAAqualicy from scoring a goal each with only 3teamates. With the score 5-1 Zeppelin- finally warmed up (after playing goalieship 1st and 2nd period) and put 2 goals in net for BSK.

gg both teams

STARS:
3rd - Procyon
2nd - Zeppelin-
1st - Aqualicy

# Admirals (2-0-0) @ Underdogs (1-0-0) -> Sat Aug 16 2008 5:00 PM
# CrossCheck (1-0-0) @ Nub Factor (1-1-0) -> Sun Aug 17 2008 5:00 PM
# Hipcheck (1-1-0) @ Sting (0-0-0) -> Mon Aug 18 2008 8:00 PM
# Nordiques (0-1-0) @ Backhand (0-2-0) -> Tue Aug 19 2008 8:00 PM
# Hmmshl (0-1-0) @ Backhand (0-2-0) -> Wed Aug 20 2008 9:00 PM

	1st	2nd	3rd	1st OT	Final
Hipcheck	1	1	0	1	4
	1	1	0	0	3

Total game time: 38:02

So guys here comes the game report... Well we got trouble cuz of 2 server crash .. well 1st win for HC and the 2nd lose for BH Sad As you know it was a very close game.. Ended but SuperSayian with a goal in an open net in over time.. by a mistake of verez who played a good game at all with more then 8 saves.. At all singer come 1st stars with 2 assists and 75.7 Ra!

At all it was.. A very very closed game.. with good defence for each team...

3rd Star: SuperSayian with the winning goal
2n Star: Dumpy with 2 goals
1st Star: Singer with a nice game!

	1st	2nd	3rd	Final
	0	0	4	4
	1	1	1	3

Total game time: 36:00

Saving my game reporting genius for regular season, but this game was surprising. EXP had a substantial 3-0 lead going 2 minutes into the last period. DT mounted a CLUTCH comeback to pull out the win with a final score of 4-3. Looking at the stats, these teams seem to be evenly matched--this season seems to be shaping up to have some decent competition.

Some notes: Sim had a pretty good run as goaltender putting up some solid numbers. EXP was having lag issues (ie Trick- and Splenetic) but still managed to maintain their lead until 3rd period. DT had a SLIGHT, slight edge over EXP in puck carries and hold time especially in the midfield.

Stars:

1st star: Bn- (DT) 1g, 2a
2nd star: Leopold Stotch (DT) 2g, 1a
3rd star: Sim (EXP) 17 sv, 1ga

Nordiques 0
Nub Factor 1

Today Nordiques squared off against Nub Factor. Both teams have a lot of new players in their team, and playing your first league game ever is always a fun, if slightly nervous, event.

And the game certainly started in a nervous way. Both teams tried to get grips on the game, but this resulted in very slow play with especially the new players aiming their passes for just a second too long. Both teams lacked the speed in front of the goal to really pose a threat to the other team. Nordiques had an slightly aggressive style, with focus on getting the puck in the midfield and go straight back to offence. Nub Factor applied the infamous Nub tactics, which were quite successful in the beginning of last season. However, keeping two cr sitters back for the entire game did cost them on offence, and most shots were desperate shots of 1v1 situations.

After shaking the nerves in the first period, the pace got a bit faster, and this made for more entertaining play. ND kept up their dominance in midfield, with DiscoDuck showing he could handle both defence and midfield, giving finloss a fairly easy period. However, ND didn't capitalise as Nubs tactic showed strength and NFs defence didn't break. ND did get close a couple of times, especially with Agaguk, a player who certainly showed insight and steady aim, hitting the post twice.

In the third nothing much changed. NF kept relying on breakaways to score, while ND was looking for a gap in NFs defence. And while the crowd was hoping for a buzzer goal, it was not to be. So overtime it was! And what an overtime! Nubby took the puck from the faceoff, dodged three ND defenders, faked down, and shot the puck to the top, GOAL! What a way to end the game. It has to be said that despite being the non-euro team in this game, ND was sleeping on that goal. Still, preseason isn't about winning, its about learning. And both teams have plenty of material to learn from now. This experience will be good for many of the new players, and can be used to build upon in later games. ND is doing great in possession and should keep this up, but try to create more room by using speed on offence. NF cr sitting tactics worked this time, compliments to NFs defenders (yes, all 6 of you), but how will their counter attack tactics work against a non offensive/sleeping/rusty ;)/new team? I guess we'll see if these teams have found an answer in upcoming matches.

1st star: w0
2nd star: Agaguk
3rd star: Finloss

The game crashed just after i ended it and apparently it still stands as 'not played'. Stats can be found here: http://rshl.org/forums/index.php?topic=21399.0

All teams that have applied have been added to CI and can start getting organized. The sooner the teams fill out the faster we can start preseason. As of this moment, there are 6 teams. However, MSHL will still be accepting applications, so hopefully we can get a few more. So if you’re seriously thinking about starting a team, contact me in game or send me a forum message.

Have fun applying for teams and recruiting the best! If all works smoothly, we can start preseason in 2 or 3 weeks.

UPDATE: Some teams have been added that do not have a sufficient roster yet. They were added to give them a chance to get organized. Every team has the opportunity to get 12 players together before Tuesday the 29th. All teams that do not have 12 players won't be allowed in the MSHL. If a new team applies, they will abide to the same rule. If all works out and teams are organized by the 29th, we can start preseason the week after that.

UPDATE 2: Could every captain forum message me with their team member for the BOD. The BOD will decide on matters concerning the league like structure, playoffs, ect ect.

This weeks preseason schedule. Sorry for the delay, from now on i'll try to get it online at least 5 days in advance.

# Admirals (1-0-0) @ Nub Factor (0-0-0) -> Sun Aug 10 2008 5:00 PM
# Backhand (0-1-0) @ Hipcheck (0-1-0) -> Mon Aug 11 2008 8:00 PM
# Hmmshl (0-1-0) @ Sting (0-0-0) -> Wed Aug 13 2008 10:00 PM
# Underdogs (1-0-0) @ Sting (0-0-0) -> Tue Aug 12 2008 9:00 PM
# CrossCheck (1-0-0) @ Nordiques (0-0-0) -> Wed Aug 13 2008 8:00 PM

Attention:

The Hmmshl - Sting game was moved to Wednesday Aug the 13th, because of a RSFL conflicts. Sorry for the inconvenience.

	1st	2nd	3rd	1st OT	Final
	1	0	1	1	3
Reppowarriors	1	1	0	0	2

Total game time: 9:50


First period started off with Hmm playing tight and REPPOWARRIORS going all out. Hmm seemed focused on maintaining control over the ball and the pace of the game while REPPOWARRIORS had their sights only on scoring goals. This seemed to pay off in favor of RW as they went up 1-0 with a nice snipe by Hazecloud top of the net. Shortly after Hazecloud's goal, REPPOWARRIORS managed to hit Goalmachine in the cr with puck causing a dc. With goaljudges saying Red30 was the 1 in cr and no replay to confirm: Penalty went on Red30, who was having none of it. Just before the end of the first period Hmm found an opportunity, took it, and tied the game up 1-1.
Total shots taken: RW:8 HMM:2

Second period's gameplay consisted of Hmm making the transition towards a more offense style while REPPOWARRIORS continued to bombard opponent's net whenever they received the ball. REPPOWARRIORS' hammering technique gave them yet another goal setting the score to 2-1 by the end of the second period.
Total shots taken: RW:7 HMM:6

Third period consisted of Hmm's spread out cautious moving technique dominating the midfield while REPPOWARRIORS attempted to score goals by clusterfucking towards nme's net. 21 seconds into the third period leafy slips past crsitter and scores a goal bottom of the net. Imho the crsitter had that prox'd but ball refused to phase or attach self 2 crsitter. Somwhere in this period REPPOWARRIORS had a chance to end game before OT with empty net above Goalmachine(goalie), shooter missed n did not take advantage of this opportunity.
Total shots taken: RW:3 HMM:7

Fourth period Hmm won fourth period.

3rd star Hungery
2nd star NINE
1st star Tanooki

A small interview with David Seaman #1

Mr.Jack+> What is the future of hmm?
David Seam> the future of hmm is going to be a season of no-shows, epic wins and poor reffing

Mr.Jack+> David seaman are you proud of the team u assembled at the last minute, do you c blackiecup?
David Seam> our team is assembled from legends picked off all over the USA, you can probably give us the blackie cup now

Mr.Jack+> How was your victory against your very first oppenent in rshl preaseaon?
David Seam> well it was easy actually, i dont see where bobbarkercantdie and reppo thought they could play out of mshl....it was basically us padding our presesaon stats

Mr.Jack+> How do you feel about hmmshl's loss against underdogs?
David Seam> there is alot of cancer on hmmshl thankfully we got the money for some chemotherapy and some futuer signings are in store

Mr.Jack+> Are there any teams u fear in RSHL?
David Seam> the teams we will be going 110% against are: Creasers and Phasers

Mr.Jack+>What happend last offseason that caused you to disappear, do you plan on staying this offseason?
David Seam> i pulled a brett favre and went emo according to htown crew as i looked at the rshl rosters i was disgusted and had to form a team for all the real heroes
David Seam> i also like to thank leafy for inspiring me to come back

Mr.Jack+> ok ty4urtime
Mr.Jack+> gg
David Seam> urwelcome plz cut ur hair faggot

	1st	2nd	3rd	1st OT	Final
	1	1	1	0	3
	1	1	2	0	4

Total game time: 36:00

Both teams fought hard but in the end Dreamteam leaves victorious in what was a somewhat entertaining game. Highlights of the game include African Panda performing a grade A++ judge shot (a for sure goal that he nails the post), and a spawn kill on Bak- which led to a power play goal for DreamTeam in the 3rd period. Violence sat out this game, perhaps to view the strengths and weaknesses of his players for the upcoming season.

3rd Star: Mr.Jack (2a)
2nd Star: Bn- (hrp, 1g)
1st Star: Lukez (1g, 3a)

	1st	2nd	3rd	1st OT	Final
	3	1	3	0	7
	0	2	0	0	2

Total game time: 36:00

In the first pre-season game of this season, Blueliners took on Breakaway in a game that provided a crowd of over 50 spectators some good action.

Period 1 saw a hat-trick from Doobie (Warbird) He magnificently had his ship weaving between defenders who had forgotten that they were supposed to kill him. Maddack got into the action early on by picking up a penalty for spawn killing.

Blueliners just needed to warm up, and period 2 saw them strike back reducing the score to 3-2.however late into the period cocain slotted one home for Breakaway increasing their lead again.

In period 3 Slartibartfast replaced Procyon in net, and even picked up a save in between dealing with a light in game interview! but not before Doobie scores his 4th goal!

Furry+> Slart, how do you feel about your teams performance today?

slartibart> personally i am sweating and shaking
slartibart> Doobie is a sexpot champion
slartibart> Maddack is the modern era bct (minus the lol :))
slartibart> If Doobie was in the score would be at least 4-2
slartibart> YET ANOTHER PREDICTION COMES TRUE

And about now Doobie creases a goal in..

Furry+> how happy would you be with a win today Slart?

slartibart> you gotta play one game at a time, gotta savor every moment. With that said, we're not gonna be happy with anything short of a championship, except for Iggy, who is in it for the love of the game.

Finally some real game action again as Hot Rodster BDC's Iggys Shot with 5:37 remaining and gets a 5 minute penalty! Breakaway managed 2 more goals and the game drew to an end.

STARS! (EDITED SUPER SPECIAL SECA EDITION)
3rd Star: Arcadian (Blueliners - Scored 2 Goals)
2nd star cocain (Breakaway - 1 Goal / 2 Assists)
1st star DOOBIE (Breakaway Hero - 4 Goals / classy dekes)

Preseason just around the corner. Here are the games for week 1.

* Admirals (0-0-0) @ Hipcheck (0-0-0) -> Sun Aug 3 2008 5:00 PM
* Backhand (0-0-0) @ CrossCheck (0-0-0) -> Tue Aug 5 2008 8:00 PM
* Hmmshl (0-0-0) @ Underdogs (0-0-0) -> Wed Aug 6 2008 8:00 PM
* Nordiques (0-0-0) @ Nub Factor (0-0-0) -> Sat Aug 9 2008 5:00 PM

For the teams that didn't fill in their availabilities yet, do so asap, and let me and your opposing captain know if you cant make it to your game.

I got the word from Blink to schedule two games for each team over the next two weeks. If you didn't even any avails yet, you were defaulted to the maximum. So I suggest you fix that ASAP. I am guessing depending on how these two weeks ago will depend on how much longer our preseason will be.

Legends (0-0-0) @ Slashers (0-0-0) -> Sun Aug 3 2008 9:00 PM
Blueliners (0-0-0) @ Breakaway (0-0-0) -> Mon Aug 4 2008 9:00 PM
DreamTeam (0-0-0) @ Creasers (0-0-0) -> Tue Aug 5 2008 9:00 PM
Mazer (0-0-0) @ Explosive (0-0-0) -> Wed Aug 6 2008 9:00 PM
Reppowarriors (0-0-0) @ Hmm (0-0-0) -> Thu Aug 7 2008 8:00 PM
Baby Seal Killers (0-0-0) @ Phasers (0-0-0) -> Thu Aug 7 2008 9:00 PM
Explosive (0-0-0) @ DreamTeam (0-0-0) -> Sun Aug 10 2008 9:00 PM
Hmm (0-0-0) @ Mazer (0-0-0) -> Mon Aug 11 2008 9:00 PM
Breakaway (0-0-0) @ Baby Seal Killers (0-0-0) -> Tue Aug 12 2008 8:00 PM
Slashers (0-0-0) @ Reppowarriors (0-0-0) -> Tue Aug 12 2008 9:00 PM
Creasers (0-0-0) @ Blueliners (0-0-0) -> Wed Aug 13 2008 9:00 PM
Phasers (0-0-0) @ Legends (0-0-0) -> Thu Aug 14 2008 9:00 PM