Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Soviets Stay Loose at Practice

Today's optional practice for Mother Russia was heavily attended, as only Mike D'Ignazio and Pat King were not on the rink. Coach Trotz-Stalin ran a brief 30 minute practice but ended it with a shootout, much to the players' and fans' (who came out in record numbers) delight.

After the practice, players spoke about their excitement for tomorrow's game.

"Anytime you play [Prestige Worldwide] it's a big game," Captain Steve Hand said. "I think we're pretty even with them through our history, in the regular season and playoffs, and we're not expecting anything different. It's going to be a tough series, but we're really looking forward to it."

Defender Ryan Odell was also excited.

"I am very excited," Odell said. "That's really all there is. Get that [expletive] microphone out of my face."

When asked about the possibility of a letdown following an emotional win on Sunday night, players didn't seem to be concerned.

"It's the best rivalry in the league," Mark Hendricks said. "We'll be up for it, they'll be up for it. No let downs."

"This series has more plot lines than any other series in the history of sports. The Mike D'Ignazio story, the epic rivalry story, the Soviet Tuxedo story, the Scott-Smith-hasn't-taken-a-penalty-yet story," Tony Horton said. "So many stories!"


We'll have a game-one preview replete with keys to the games (for both teams) as well as, you guessed it, our infamous BOLD PREDICTION up tonight or tomorrow morning.

Keep on rockin' in the Motherland, Comrades.

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