Hawks sprint to opening round win

DUBLIN, OH - The Arrowhawks scored three times in the first period and held on to defeat the skilled Bombers 3-1 Friday before at least a dozen fans. The defense played excellent in front of goaltender James Santho. It took a late power play goal with :10 seconds left to get the Bombers on the board. Tom Morgan was called for tripping and the Bombers pulled their goalie to get the goal. All three lines contributed to the Hawks win, according to those in attendance. The official Arrowhawk blog staff was busy trying to put together a new tent and couldn't be in attendance.

"I don't need instructions," said the Hawks beat reporter from the hills of Eastern Ohio as his wife stood by laughing. "Hey kids! Put together my tent by the light of the moon. I'll give you a merit badge!" said utility player Rick Titus from his Coleman chair.

Bryan Wharton, Barry Snow and Kevin Griffith were the goal scorers tonight. Assists came from Mike Gauthier, TRON, Griffith and defenseman Mac Lawless.

Arrowhawk captain Mark Monahan was a late scratch.

"Apparently he got distracted with a better offer and nearly burned down his house," said Morgan. "We're just glad his mouthpiece wasn't responsible for an expensive insurance claim and he and his family were ok," he added. Reportedly the skilled two-way center was trying to cure a new mouthpiece and fell asleep watching international stock market action on the internet.

"I couldn't decide if I should buy or sell," said the relieved Monahan after saving the day by squirting the blaze with three cases of PBR. "It's a shame I had to waste all that beer but it's what I had close." he admitted.

After the win, I'd buy Arrowhawk playoff stock for sure.

Lanctot and Factor scratched.
Minnesota Nick Lanctot missed the night's game. So did Joe Factor. The two core players were missed, but the rest of the guys apparently picked them up, skating their way to an impressive win. Lanctot was preparing for a triathlon and Factor was playing lead guitar in a weekend-long XBox Guitar Band marathon. No word if Factor is really any good.