As you loyal readers know, we here at the Digest take great pride in reporting on our beloved team and being the first source to report interviews and a post game analysis. It should come as no surprise when, effective immediately, the Red Army Digest (R.A.D) expands its coverage to report on the Redder Army. As expected, when the teams split, so did the fan base. Many fans with allegiances to certain players moved from franchise to franchise. In fear of losing some readers, we thought it would be in everyone's best interest to cover both teams here. Also, a new feature this year at RAD will be a prediction. After the pre-game breakdown, the final score will be guessed with the predicted player of the game. That being said, let the games begin.
First off, the Red Army laces them up tomorrow at 7 Pm against the much heralded Bear Calvary. Already thought to be a clash of the titans, this game has every making to be one of the best season openers in years. Mother Russia will suit up the Hendricks quad on offense, while seasoned veterans Brad and Lynch along with rookie Ryan Odell, and returning sophomore Jameson Simek head the blue line. The line combinations on offense will feature Mark and Beege on the first, with Neal and Peter on the second. While the players have yet to meet their goaltender, Josh VanBuskirk, the scouting report indicates that he should be exactly what the doctor ordered.
PREDICTION: The game will be a shootout. Both teams have offense and a lot of it. Given the defensive corps of the Red Army, I think they will be able to stave off some of the Bear attacks while the Red Army converts on more opportunities. Close game until the Red Army pulls away in the 3rd, final score 9-5. Player of the game: Beege (5 points).
Four hours later the Redder Army faces off against Cryptic Stench. To fill in those of you unaware of the roster of the Redder Army, voila:
Andy Schram
Steve Hand
Tony Horton
Jerrod Funk
Matt Kraus
Zach Wilson
Chris Duhaime
David Sobral
Mystery Player X
The mystery player will be revealed at 11, but given the talent on this team the match vs the stench could be another even tilt. What the Redder Army lacks on defense, it makes up for on offense. With a top four forwards of Wilson, Duhaime, Funk, and either Hand or X, many believe the Redder offense came out on top offensively after the split. With budding starts Andy and Tony on defense, if they continue their maturity and progression in the league, the more communist squad could pose problems for many teams.
PREDICTION: With captain Steve Hand out and a very skilled opponent, this is no easy game for the Redder Army. For them to win, they need their stars to show up and shine. Player X would need to contribute as well. Getting an early lead and shutting down the stench seems the most logical route to victory. But with all of these "X" factors, I see this game ending with the Stench on top. Final Score: 5-3. Star of the game: Kraus, keeping his team in it until the end.
There are the pre-game breakdowns, post your predictions below if you want to keep a running tally. The winner with the most correct guesses will sing the National Anthem at the Red Army vs Redder Army game.
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