Comeback Kids

"Well Pop Tom, how's that for a comeback!" cackled Dillon Krok in the anteroom of Sport-O-Rama upon seeing the Hooter. The Pearl River Pirates Squirt A team had just treated their loyal fans to a stirring third period, overcoming a two goal deficit to defeat the much heralded Greenwich Blues, 4-3. The Blues had stormed net minder Sean Gordon for three unanswered goals in the second period to negate the one nothing lead established by a nifty shot by Mike Ruthberg in the opening stanza. But a swarming group of determined Bucs turned the tide midway through the final period. Goals by Krok and Dolan Ocasal knotted the score setting the stage for the game winning goal knocked home by Luke Myers with less than two minutes remaining. Staunch defense by CJ McGee, Owen McGee, Brian Quinn and Anthony Margiatta protected the fragile lead. The Hooter noted strong work in the corners by Liam McCullough, Ciran McEnroe as they effectively dished the biscuit to Luke Myers, Ruthberg and Ocasal for many scoring chances. The smooth skating and dominant puck handling skills of centers CJ Greco and Ryan McLinskey who were double shifted effectively by Coach McGee, contributed mightily to the happy outcome. As Coach McGee spotted the Hooter exiting the building hastily coach yelled, "Hey Pop Tom, we like you coming back too. What's your hurry?" To that the Grumpy Grandpa remarked, "Gotta catch a plane to Prague. We need a goalie for tomorrow."