Can vs USA 6/14 - Pls RSVP

Event Details

Time: June 14, 2008 at 12pm
Location: Greenwood E then Petos
Event Type: Annual, Canada, USA, spanking
Organized By: Gregg Schneuer
Latest Activity: Jun 10, 2008

Event Description

2nd annual
Canada vs USA
Ball hockey game/BBQ
Sat. 14 June, 2008
NOON

Normal hockey spot
BBQ to follow at Peto's, corner of 81st & Linden
(As in Trevor Linden)

I'm asking for a donation of $10 from each player
(this covers family as well)
We'll get burgers/hot dogs w/condiments, pop and BEER
50/50 lottery to help support SSH
Jersey color for Canada will be red. Blue for the USA. Please forward this if I missed anyone. More info to come.

For the BBQ if your last name ends in. A-H bring a appetizer
I-Q bring a salad
R-Z bring a dessert
Please send donation to Gregg Schneuer at 6215 Phinney Ave. N #203
Seattle, WA. 98103
or give it to me personally

Comment Wall

Comment by ML on June 9, 2008 at 11:50am: We live in a democracy (at least until McCain wins) so I'll speak my mind: I don't like the mini-team ideas that have been floating around. What's the point of having a US vs Canada game if it could end up being Can vs Can (or US vs US) in the finals? I say let's keep it simple like we did last year, a big Can vs US rumble.

I know some people have been voicing complaints about there being too many people on each team last year, and a lot of standing around on the sidelines because of it. IMHO any concerns about too many players can be dispelled by us enforcing mandatory line changes. For example whenever a goalie freezes the ball, a goal is scored, or the ball is sent out of bounds both teams have to do a wholesale line change. Changing on the fly of course would continue as is. Having 4 + teams will only guarantee more standing around than last year, while we wait 20 minutes (or 40!) for our team to play next.

Plus, evenly distributing players so that each of the mini-teams is equal I think is easier said than done. This could only remotely work if all the goalies were of the same skill level, which they're not. (Goalies, don't take offense. Besides I freely admit I'm more of a pylon than a sniper).

A'ight, I said my peace. Either way I'm looking forward to the big gameday this weekend!

Comment by Adam on June 9, 2008 at 2:29pm: As it stands right now, how many players do we have on each team so far?

Comment by vp on June 9, 2008 at 3:29pm: Good point Mike. Plus, the extra standing around time allows for beer breaks on the sidelines. Vitamin Molson is our secret weapon.

Comment by gw on June 9, 2008 at 3:35pm: Sadly, I will not be attending this year, which is good news for you guys... one less dude to work into the rotation :-) Have fun everyone, I know I'll be missing out on the festivities!

Comment by Eric Gervais on June 9, 2008 at 9:39pm: Hey there. I'm in town for the next four weeks down from beautiful (although not as beautiful as Seattle) Montreal, Canada. I'd love to join you guys for what looks like some awesome street hockey games you've got here, however I don't have any equipment beside running shoes... Any chance someone can lend me a stick? I'm left handed.

Comment by WastedYouth9 on June 9, 2008 at 10:28pm: Hey fellas,
I got 4 guys from the Olympia Breakers that want to come up and represent for the US of A. A couple of us chatted with a few guys at the bar after the game on Saturday and were invited to come down, just wanted to make sure we were welcome as we didn't want to invite ourselves!

Comment by Bill Litwin on June 10, 2008 at 2:09pm: I'll be there with the family.

Comment by Adam on June 10, 2008 at 2:54pm: Looking forward to it, Mr. Green.

Comment by Rainer on June 10, 2008 at 4:27pm: On Format. Gregg's talked to a bunch of us about this and there's really no perfect way to make all happy. I got my view as does everyone else. Kudos to Schneuer for making it happen. The best way this will go down is if we all just let Gregg tell us the plan cause he's spent more time and energy than anyone else. Lookin forward to it.