DUBLIN, OH - The Arrowhawks will face another stiff test when the play first place CS Bank tonight. Fans will remember how the Hawks struggled to defeat CS Bank last session in both games they played. They were outscored 10-4 in those games and didn't seem to have a clue how to handle the pesky bankers. At least until the playoffs. The Arrowhawks were able to oust CS Bank in the opening round of the playoffs. True, it took 4 periods and 2 Friday's to play (fire at the rink) but they finally made amends and advanced to the second round of the playoffs.
The Hawks will be without several of their best offensive weapons for tonight's game, including spring leading goal scorer Bryce Griffith. "Bryce is working with trainers on a lower body injury," said team spokesman William P. Miller III. "We've sent him to Canada to train with Dave Cameron. We expect him back for the next game.: Miller added.
Nate Mensel and Nick Lanctot will man the blueline with Terry Walker and Mike Gauthier. The foursome have a tough task tonight, trying to neutralize the formidable CS Bank goal scorers.
Mac Lawless fell down a flight of stairs while trying to balance a tray of jello shots on his head and will miss the game. Too bad, Lawless looked to be entering prime form. "I'm in one of those fancy white collars to protect my neck," said Lawless from the basement of his Upper Arlington mansion. "It was either that or one of those funky dog cones. So I chose the padded white collar. I've had all the kids in the neighborhood sign it," admitted Lawless.
Offensive threat
Through three games this session, CS Bank is averaging over 5 goals per game. At this pace, they'll notch 60 goals on the session. If you think they've padded their goals by playing poor competition, think again. They spanked the defending champion Maple Leafs 6-2 last week. Yes, the same Leafs that handed the Hawks their first loss 4-3 (remember the Hawks didn't have a goalie for a period and a half. Last we heard, goalies were kinda important in hockey).
