Live Free or DIE

The Pearl River Pirates defeated the Back Bay Indians out of Wolfsboro New Hampshire in the first semi-final of the Northeast Regional played as the sun was rising this morning. It was the first time in the Hooter's memory that the 13 member squad competed against a team with fewer members (12). Kudos to the Indians who gave a credible fight before falling gamely (4-1) before the constant barrage of Buc snipers. The Pirates opened a 2-0 lead at the end of the first period on goals by Dolan Ocasal and CJ Greco. Greco restored the two goal lead before the close of the middle session countering the early 2nd period score by the Indians. Michael Ruthberg's third period tally sealed the deal for the Pirates who now advance to the Regional final to be played this afternoon. Their opponent will be the winner of the game between the Maine Maniacs and Darien Connecticut. Nana Lucy noted to the 'grumpy geriatric' as the happy group of Pirate fans exited the Smithfield arena, "Too pooped to hoot?" "Nah, retorted the notorious 'garrulous grouch,' first the Hoot must Poop... then I can root."