9th team rumored to be joining the MDL for '07-'08 season

fyi...heard that there's a 9th team coming into the league this upcoming season. My only comment was that I hoped they'd make sure it wasn't another Crunch scenario (where they're overly talented and throw off the balance of parity in the league). I met one of the guys on the new team and he seemed cool and a good fit for this league. Let's hope the rest of his buddies are like him!

Daniels Ranch Hockey Picnic on Saturday September 8th starting around 1 pm

Alison (Jack's wife) sent email about this. Let me know if you didn't get it and I'll forward it to you.

--Babs

Ice Demons Golf Outing

Men,

I came to realize at the team party at Nate's house that we have indeed several golfers on our squad! I'd like to try and organize some sort of team outing if possible.

Sound off here if you'd be interested in playing a round together. Perhaps I could scare up a cheap trophy...or I could just give it to Fred and save the golf round fee. ;-)

Thanks!
--Babs

Leadership for 2007-2008 MDL season

Babs -- captain and official inspector of the penalty box
Jack and Zimmy --asst captains
Fred -- team rep
Nate -- asst team rep
Ricky -- team equipment manager
Mikey D -- public relations
Doc -- enforcer
Jesse -- negotiating agent to Roger
Joe -- official legs model for the team (for photo ops, etc. since his legs were voted best at the team party)
Greg -- team chaplin
Zeke -- announcer
Blankey -- official snacks provider
Bip -- chief on ice negotiator
Murph -- milk carton poster child
Andy -- I guess that leaves the job of beer man for you, Andy!

Payment schedule for upcoming season

Men,

You know my way of doing things (financially) in the past was to get all of the money up front so that we never had to bring $1 to the rink after the first drop of the puck. I still welcome that from any player who can do so, but if you can't, I understand. From those who need to spread it out, we'll collect 50% of the total due at Game 1, then the remaining balance due at the beginning of December.

Start putting aside funds for a $500 bill....that's everything, and I'm hoping that includes a new jersey too. I'd like to get a White (mostly)/Red/Black combination to be an alternate for when we play the Crunch or perhaps even when we play the Hawks.

Everyone will be required to have a jersey...no more "knock offs" like last year. If you need help with that, I might be able to spread out the cost a bit for you. I don't anticipate it being more than $50 though, as Mitch got us a great deal (since we bought in bulk) the last time, and as you all can see, his jerseys are the absolute best we've ever had, so it's money well spent. For you part-time guys, I'm hoping you'll get on board with this too and be a regular part of the team. We don't need any "I'm my own island" kinds of mentalities! lol!

Sound good?

MDL Summer "Open" Hockey

Gentlemen,

Here's the direct link to show you the schedule yet: http://mdlhockey.com/topstory2.htm

Here's the dates/times for the lazy among us:

Saturday 8/18/07 4:15-5:45 pm
Saturday 8/25/07 4:15-5:45 pm
Saturday 9/1/07 Labor day weekend 4:15-5:45
Saturday 9/8/07 4:15-5:45 pm
Saturday 9/15/07 4:15-5:45 pm
Saturday 9/22/07 4:30-6:00 pm
Saturday 9/29/07 4:30-6:00 pm

At $8/man, you can't beat that price. I personally haven't been to any of them yet, but would like to start getting my ass out there! SOOOO, who's in for this Saturday?

--Babs