08/09/07
St. Louis
Whoever it was that said you can't play competitive hockey with five skaters and goalie is the same kind of person that stays inside when there's an excessive heat warning issued. Fylers faithfuls call that person any number of colorful expressions, I call them a wimp.
This past weekend did not yield heat induced vomiting or blackouts, but it did make for some creative hockey. At 9am the Fylers had no choice but to run some old fashioned 2-on-1 drills. However, following a 66% increase in players about 9:30, good solid 3-on-2 action was had.
Truth be told, until the Fylers can close the ranks and take care of their own, who knows where this is heading. With Hess' contract negotiations at a standstill, Brooks' official admission of a hangover at game time, and Frain the Jr one gallbladder lighter, we're all wondering when we'll see the Fylers and full strength.
Is there any hope of rounding up more than a handful of players this weekend? Mother Nature says "Are you kidding? It's going to be 101 degrees." The Fylers say 'pshaw we'll see you at
9am Sunday August 12th.