The Rockets Red Glare

The Batavia Ramparts was the only team on the Pirates dance card this date. The western regional representative presented a new challenge to our baker's dozen skaters. The Ramparts enjoyed brief one-to-nothing and two-to-one leads in the opening period that were countered by goals by Dolan Ocasal and Ryan McLinskey. From the drop of the puck in the second period the Pirate Express began to roll uncontested in the offensive zone. The Rampart net minder practically had to stand on his head to keep the score respectable as the Pirates marauded around the net during the final two periods. Michael Ruthberg and Dillon Krok dented the twine to supplement two more McLinskey goals in this resounding (6-2) victory. In winning all three games against their group opponents the Bucs are poised to play Tri-Town in the second semi-final tomorrow. As the 'Hooter' exited the arena he informed a few awe struck Batavian parents, "perhaps you should rename your team; at least when you play us. How about "Sieve." There was no rampart defending your goalie tonight!"