World Cup of Hockey 10: Everything Thread

[The Fanboyists]

Roster:
Team Name: Rolling Blue
Country: The Federal Republic of Fanboyist States
Colors: Navy Blue, Teal, Silver (Home Jersey: Navy Blue; Away Jersey: Teal; all have silver stripes.)
Style Modifier: 0
RP Permissions: Yes to all, but I determine severity of injuries beyond the duration of one game, and I'd prefer nothing too crazy for godmoding stuff (with same conditions as injuries), unless you make it funny. Players are disciplined and are not terribly likely to start fights, but will happily jump into a provoked fight or into a fight started by someone else. They play fairly physically, but, unlike other Fanboyist teams, are not as focused on the 'smash-mouth' aspects of the game, preferring to use speed and finesse rather than brute force (unlike the gridiron team).

Head Coach: Archie Fellesmann (Wilsonville Wardogs)

Starting Lineup:
LW#11 - Danielle Andicek (Vienna Valkyries)(5'11", 162lbs, 27)
C#07 - Markus Stahlberg (New Copenhagen Crimson)(6'3", 258lbs, 29) - C
RW#15 - Olin Perjorsec (Zagreb Wolfpack)(6'0", 192lbs, 31)
LD#28 - Artie Weiss (Leif's Harbor Normans)(6'4", 264lbs, 30)
GK#10 - Caitlin Strasbourg (Filia Cataphracts)(5'10", 163lbs, 28)
RD#31 - Steve Papadopolous (New Inneville Capitals)(6'1", 221lbs, 34)

Starters Overview:
Center Markus Stahlberg is easily the most physical player in the starting lineup, along with Artie Weiss, and is the most likely to get into fights of anyone. He is a good smashing, in-your-face player, and happily and easily knocks defenders out of the way on his route to the goal. He's not particularly fast, accurate or agile, but he's damn near unstoppable, and if he hits the puck in the right area of the net, good luck blocking it (balanced by the fact that he misses a lot. Left Winger Danielle Andicek, of one of Vienna's competing teams, the all-female Valkyries, is Stahlburg's opposite; quick, accurate, agile, and acutely aware of the best place to be. She just might have a little trouble getting there if there's too many people in the way. Olin Perjorsec, on the other hand, is flashy, fast, almost acrobatic, and a total superstar in manner, and easily the highest scoring player on the team (in domestic play), leading the FNHL in points scored. Artie Weiss, as stated before, is probably, with Stahlburg, the most physical starter. He's not afraid to sacrifice his body somewhere and stuff the offense, and is prone to dirty playing, taking knees out and such to wreck the momentum of a pressing attack. Weiss will probably be the most penalized player on the ice. Goalkeeper Caitlin Strasbourg is a saving-machine, leading the league in saves last year, both in total and average per game. She is arguably the cornerstone of the entire Blue defense. Lastly, defenseman Steve Papadopolous rounds out the defense, and is a reliable player, even if he isn't the greatest, showiest, or playmaking-est defender; he's experienced, reliable, and can almost without failure be expected to stabilize a defense and keep a situation under control and calm down sometimes over-excited or nervous teammates.

2nd Line - Rotating Players
LW#03 - Andrea Stopher (Vienna Valkyries)(6'0", 179lbs, 30)
C#22 - John Marshall (Vienna Huskies)(6'1", 231lbs, 29)
RW#02 - Kristopher Allen (Filia Cataphracts)(6'2", 228lbs, 37)
3rd Line - Enforcement and Grind-Out Line
LW#25 - Hanrik Muhlburg (Filia Cataphracts)(6'3", 249lbs, 29)
C#01 - Thomas O'Daniel (Filia Cataphracts)(6'5", 271lbs, 27)
RW#04 - Frank Jorgeson (Leif's Harbor Normans)(6'4", 257lbs, 30)
4th Line - Last-Ditch Reserves
LW#03 - Andy Miller (Thomasburg Penguins)(6'2", 238lbs, 31)
C#05 - Julie Redman (Vienna Huskies)(6'1", 167lbs, 28)
RW#22 - Tom Stiles (Wilsonville Wardogs)(6'2", 241lbs, 25)

Reserve Defencemen:
LD#06 - Hannah Douglas (Vienna Huskies)(5'9", 178lbs, 24)
LD#18 - Arnulf Vinson (New Copenhagen Crimson)(6'1", 223lbs, 26)
GK#04 - Piotr Ivanovich (Zagreb Wolfpack)(6'0", 256lbs, 28)
GK#20 - Isaak Komeos (Carthago Nova Peoni)(6'2", 237lbs, 34)
RD#12 - Theo Cunningham (Frost Landing Mariners)(5'11", 210lbs, 29)
RD#24 - Sheila O'Connor (Wilsonville Wardogs)(5'8", 141lbs, 24)

[The Fanboyists]

Vienna Times-Tribune
Another Tournament?

Well, another international sport, another Fanboyist team trying to make a dent in the standings.

The roster is up, and players from the leading teams in the nation (ahem...Copenhagen, anyone?) and is to be lead on the ice by Center Markus Stahlburg, right winger Olin Perjorsec and Goalkeeper Caitlin Strasbourg. So the leading goalkeeper, the leading scorer, and the roughest, toughest, biggest bruiser of a center in the nation? Should be interesting.

The most important games will arguably be the opener against Docky (as it will likely set the tone for the rest of the qualifiers for the team) and against increasingly-rival-like Qazox, who's gridiron triumphs over Fanboyist players the Blues will try to repay in kind on the ice. Sarzonia is another team to beat, although without the rivalry factor.

The first game will be played in Newmanistan (South Charlotte) against Docky. The schedule is as follows:

Fanboyist Rolling Blues World Cup of Hockey X Schedule
Bolded Games are particularly important games:
Games in South Charlotte
GI: NR Docky
G2: #34 Sibirsky
G3: #3 Qazox
G4: #14 Sarzonia
G5: Kulverint
Games in Loudon
G6: NR Docky
G7: #34 Sibirsky
G8: #3 Qazox
G9: #14 Sarzonia
G10: NR Kulverint

[Qazox]

QSPN.com/WCoHX/Qazox

Qazox is one of the early tourney favorites to win the 10th World Cup of Hockey. They have a decent group stage draw. Let's see it now:

Sarzonia @ South Charlotte
Kulverint @ South Charlotte
The Fanboyists @ South Charlotte
Sibirsky @ South Charlotte
Docky @ South Charlotte
Sarzonia @ Loudon
Kulverint @ Loudon
The Fanboyists @ Loudon
Sibirsky @ Loudon
Docky @ Loudon

Sarzonia will be the toughest games of the 10, follwed most likely with The Fanboyists, who will look upon the ice to avenge the failures on the gridiron. Qazox should qualify for the next round with relative ease, with our predictor predicting the the Pheonix will get 7 wins, 1 loss (to sarzonia) and two ties (one with Sibirsky and the other to The Fanboyists).

[Connar Republic]

Roster:
Team Name:Bobcats
Country: Connar
Colors: White red and Black
Style Modifier: +3
RP Permissions: anything but death

GK #99 Harris Boynard
D #22 Luke Allen
D #7 Raffy Sanders
LW #33 Eric Breanstein
C #5 Dirk Sampers
RW#22 Alvin Mink

Reserves
G #36 Parker Wilson
RW #98 John Sather
RW #67 Yven Deroux
RW #45 Luke Boyd
LW #21 Doug Carter
LW #44 Zed Kepper
LW #50 Ilya Audoi
C #94 Brad Cooper
C #29 Max Cooper
C #31 Zeke Zeon
D #77 Drake Manifold
D #80 Stan Hover
D #37 Derikke Dallis
D#92 Shaun O'Deded

[Newmanistan]

NEWMANISTAN WCOH 10 ROSTER

Things have not gone well for the Rockets during the World Cup of Hockey, and the Empire is hoping that having home ice throughout the tournament can signal our move to the next level. There are no returnees. No one deserves to return. Also, the team will play more wide open hockey moreso to thrill the home fans.

Style Mod: +2

RP Permissions:
Choose goalscorers: Yes
Choose goal scoring events: Yes
Godmod goal scoring events: Yes
Penalize players/give game misconducts: Yes. Note that unlike past Newmanistan teams which have “gooned it up”, we have more skill players and will not nearly be as aggressive as in the past. We’ll still drop the gloves, but just keep that in mind, please.
Injure Players: Yes, but only say they are hurt. I will determine the severity.
Godmod other events: TG your idea for approval first. I am open to doing some moderately crazy things, but for super crazy, look elsewhere!

Newmanistan does not use “set lines”. Next to each player’s name is the line they are normally found on, but things can change. (LW1= left wing top line, PP2, second PP unit; etc.)


Coach: Robert Hennessy
Assistant Coach: Jim Mauldin
Goalie Coach: Pascal Haskins
Trainer: Mark Monroe
Equipment Manager: Nathan Thomas

Dressed players (normally)

Forwards:

#11- Derek Bannister, 27- Loudon Leopards, 6'1" 207, LW1, PP1, PK1- Sniper, hard-nosed.
#10- Matt Kalinski, 25- Centralia Cougars, 5' 11" 193, C1, PP1- Playmaker
#17- Jacques Carpentier (C)- 24, Pocono City Capitals, 6'3" 211, RW1, PP1, PK1- All-around player.

#21- Brett Stuart- 20, Fairfield City Admirals, 6'1" 174, LW2, PP2- Speedster, strong wrist shot.
#15- Jakko Koskinen (A)- 25, Southport Tigers, 6'3" 206, C2, PP2, PK2- Playmaker but also excellent defensively; faceoff specialist.
#16- Jasper Daugavins- 28, Southport Tigers, 6'5" 223, RW2, PP2- Power forward.

#27- Ryan Spencer- 25, Brighton Bulls, 6'0" 195, LW3– Sniper, great skater. Physical.
#25- James Clarkson- 30, South Charlotte Condors, 6'4" 220, C3, PK2- Defensive specialist.
#22- Andre Beaulieu- 22, Dover City Mountaineers, 6'2" 213, RW3- Agitator.

#12- Trevor Anderson- 18, Putnam Lake Eagles, 5'11" 184, LW4- All around player, but young and mistake prone.
#33- Casey Vernace- 19, Loudon Leopards, 6'4" 224, C4- Much like Anderson.
#36- Paul Stapleton- 24, Dover City Mountaineers, 6'7" 245, RW4- Goon.


Defensemen:
#7- Slava Kolosov- 23, South Charlotte Condors, 5'10", 183- D1, PP1- Offensive Dman, outstanding slapshot.
#4- Patrice Lemieux (A)- 27, Brighton Bulls, 6'5", 230- D1, PK1- Physical, stay at home type.
#2- Steve Caldwell- 26, Centralia Cougars, 6'2", 209- D2, PP2, PK2- All-around player, decent slapper.
#3- Mattais Robertsson- 32, North Charlotte Wildcats, 6'1" 184- D2, PK1- Defense-first, always.
#5- Michael Vigilante- 24, Daytopia Racers, 6'3" 211- D3, PK2- Passionate and physical.
#6- Jan Nedved- 26, Pocono City Capitals, 6'2" 206- D3, PP1- Offensive Dman, great slapper.

Goaltenders:
#1- Phillipe Benoit- 25, South Tier Seagulls- 6'1" 182, Starter- Butterfly style.
#31- Michael Reid- 26, Olympia Gladiators- 6'3" 198, Backup- Standup.

Also on roster: (normal scratches)

F: #18- Zach Alsner, 23- Loudon Leopards
F: #19- Darren Neuvirth, 28- Olympia Gladiators
F: #14- Jaime Gilroy, 20- Hampton Bulldogs
F: #9- Scott Fraser, 21- Springfield Thoroughbreds
F: #28- John Bordeleau, 26- Pocono City Capitals
F: #29- Derek Pelletier, 33- South Charlotte Condors
D: #8- Alexander Starkov, 26- Dover City Mountaineers
D: #20- Tyler Corrente, 23- Putnam Lake Eagles
D: #24- Oliver McKenna, 30- Fairfield City Admirals
D: #34- Marc-Andre Gauthier, 25- Centralia Cougars
G: #35- Brad McChesney, 27- Brighton Bulls

[Newmanistan]

ROCKETS LOOK TO REBOUND ON HOME ICE

Tundra Falls- Just when it didn’t seem like we could do any worse then our performance in World Cup of Hockey 8, along came the ninth edition. These two terrible efforts by the men wearing the sky blue and white have left many thinking that hockey just is not our sport. Other regional nations have seen more success in less time as the Rockets have been an also-ran time and time again. But perhaps, things can change now. Newmanistan is going to be a completely different team in this Frozen World Cup. Gone are the days of defense first as now these Rockets look to play an exciting wide open brand of hockey and the roster has been completely overhauled, including the entire coaching staff. Now, Newmanistan will look for success in this way, and hope to do it on home ice. For the first time, the greatest hockey players in the world are coming to Newmanistan and while we will hope for great success for our Rockets, or at least have a rebound year, hopefully our fans can take a moment to enjoy the skills of the greatest hockey players the world has to offer.

Newmanistan has been placed in group four, and are the second seed in this group, however this could stand to be a pretty tough group if the Spirits of the Proving Grounds are not looking to make this easier for us in the first half. The team to beat in this group figures to be defending champion Plutoni as there is no reason to think that they will not be as good as they were in Septentrionia. Will they have the same desire? Count on it. Plutoni is a hockey power, and their people very passionate. They owe their fans a great run again as they would love to defend their championship. After them, Delaclava is the closest ranked team to us, and they will be tough no question, but you cannot overlook Jeffgordonville either. We know that they have a good sporting program there, and if they are any bit as good on the ice as they are on a race track, they will be tough to beat. The first two teams in the group will advance to the playoffs, and then it’s the next four overall across the six groups, and the battle for second place could be very intense in this group. This isn’t to say that Swartaz and Foolproof Dynasty cannot get it done either. This has the makings, as we said, of being one of the most competitive groups, so the draw may not have really done the host nation any favors. After playing the first leg at the Proving Grouds, the Rockets and groupmates head out to Putnam Lake for the second half.

In all, we have 36 teams coming to Newmanistan, and this looks like a very competitive field. The Rockets will need to play on top form as they look to defend their home ice. At any rate, enjoy the tournament, it should be a classic.

[Jeffgordonville]

The Jeffgordonville Star
Yes, we know it actually isn't a star

McReynolds promises playoff berth for Jeffgordonville
Today, JHL sensational Martin McReynolds promised his fans that Jeffgordonville would make the playoffs in the upcoming 10th World Cup of Hockey. McReynolds is one of the most talented Jeffgordonvillian hockey players on the team, and all eyes in the nation will be planted firmly on him as he will be expected to carry on his incredible scoring streak of 146 consecutive games.

"We aren't in the most favourable of positions," admitted McReynolds, "We'll have quite the mountain of work ahead of us if we wish to perform well in the World Cup. Still, I believe that this team has the talent necessary to progress to the playoffs. I think, no, I promise, that we will all put in 110%, and we will do you all proud."

The Jeffgordonville national side is largely comprimised of players from the Labonteville Thunder, winner of the last 4 JHL championships. There are a few players from other teams, though, notably Tara Farmer of the Webber City Tornados, and the Lyons twins and Arnold Fly of the Ramton Bulls. The team will be facing up against Delaclava, Plutoni, and Newmanistan in group 4, along with fellow newcomers Swartaz and Foolproof Dynasty. Plutoni are the favourites to take the group, with Jeffgordonville being noted by international hockey experts as a candidate for the second spot, along with Newmanistan and Delaclava. Whether they will deliver and secure a playoff berth remains to be seen, however.

[Taeshan]

X Island

Well after a Championship for the Baseball team, finally, and the early exit of the Football team from the World Bowl focus will now shift to Ice Hockey in Taeshan. The only other team still playing a international season is the Ghetto Warriors in Futsal, but that is not as important as the event coming forward in the coming weeks. The World Cup of Hockey 10 hosted in Newmanistan. The second favorite sport of the nation, Ice Hockey is as expected played throughout the year in the land of the ice and snow. The coldest place on earth is home to many lakes that freeze over 60-80 % of the year, so available service is available anywhere. And Hockey is the main focus of the winter months everywhere, so here we go.

On dock this season are 5 teams. Only two of which come into this tournament with rankings, as the Purple Knights have. Those teams are World Number 8 Septrionia, who seems to have fallen on hard times as of late, and Toyur ranked 23rd, those two are really the only compeition for the Knights, so expect maybe a loss or to in the 10 game regular season/ group stage. The other three are Andrewboy, The Great Sandy Desert, and no stranger to Tae national teams the Queer Pcoc El Mono Era team, so either way this season will be very interesting. Hopefully there might be a medal in the near future for the team as they fight it out for the goal.

[Skworn]

Skworn(shelous) Ferrets Roster:

Line 1:
LW: Markus Enho
C: Mattias Silvionen C
RW: Lasse Kotka

Line 2:
LW: Tulli Jarilahti A
C: Jarmo Pekkanen
RW: Jouko Peltonen

Line 3:
LW: Eino Tolkki
C: Ville Valaniemi
RW: Anssi Kakko

Line 4:
LW: Teuvo Samulainen
C: Lari Teronen
RW: Janne Yrjana

Defensive Pairing 1:
Janus Toivonen A
Olli Kippo

Defensive Pairing 2:
Tuomas Jokela
Juhan Aaponen

Defensive Pairing 3:
Markku Niemi
Sauli Toivonen

Goalkeepers:
Kai Yrjonen
Paavo Mylyvirta

[Plutoni]

Plutoni ice hockey blog: WCoH 10
Roster and schedule set

The draw has been released for the group stages of the forthcoming World Cup of Hockey. Plutoni are first seeds in group 4, where they will face the hosts Newmanistan, group-stage opponents last time out Delaclava, unranked but serious Jeffgordonville, Swartaz, and a Foolproof Dynasty that appears somewhat less than foolproof.

Of the starting six, only two--Shrindli Clom and Lintsa Tameen--were also starters last time around, but the other four were also on the team. Tristan McCloud scored the first goal in the final, while Disp Lawklo was perfect in the quarterfinal shootout. Vasuda Hesse returns as captain, though this time on line two, and Tameen remains as assistant captain. The new assistant captain this time around is Rachelle Conary, the only returnee from the WCoH 7 team.

Comments:
1. bocky_boy: Having a captain who doesn't start is pushing it a little, I think. Clom would have been a better choice, even if just as an assistant.
2. mrdude: we win the tourney and wer stil just 7th? if prux were still around we'd be 2nd seeds!!
3. delayed_miracle: [1] But Conary's the only holdover from 7, and it's not like we're gonna de-captainize someone.
4. bocky_boy: [2] Being fourteenth didn't seem to hurt us last time.
5. combatant94: Let's win again! Then we can be third and a half seeds!
6. seb: [3] They did to Barnhart.
7. icebaby: Speaking of holdovers, it's a pity Kelsey Shabble isn't here anymore.

[Toyur]

Toyurska Sportnyhet

ROARING TO GO
Grizzlies prepare for diverse mix of opponents
by Sven Magnusson

DOVER CITY, NEWMANISTAN (TP) - Win or lose in the competition, Toyur head coach Viktor Brandin promises that his team will go for broke in every game that they play in.

'We want to go out there and maybe surprise some teams this time around,' Brandin said during the long plane trip to Newmanistan. 'Last time we did well in our first game against Quakmybush and thought we were ready to go, but obviously we were just riding on emotion as we dropped games where we shouldn't have. This time around we're the favourites in the first game and it's important to get off to a good start. We don't want to be on the other end of a big headline in another country.'

A fun group of opponents will line up to take on the Grizzlies, who are icing the exact same team as in the previous World Cup. 'We felt as though we needed some chemistry and that will happen with these guys. They've all played together before and are leaders on their club teams. We'll rely on some of our older guys and our big line talents to keep us in check and get some good results.'

Toyur start the competition against Andrewboy, a team that is much talked about going into the competition despite not having played a game on the international stage. They are a loud, proud team that will likely be ready to go come tomorrow's opening face-off. They are putting out a small team, only two forward lines and two defensive pairings, but their conditioning should be stellar if that is all that Andrewboy needs in this most prestigious international hockey competition. Andrewboy are not group 1's only newcomers, as footballing mainstays Queer Poco el Mono Ara are hitting the frozen field, as well as The Great Sandy Desert, whose name does not necessarily imply a strong hockey programme, but can't be taken lightly by anyone in this group.

Group 1 favourites are 5th ranked Septentrionia and 8th ranked Taeshan, with the Purple Knights poised to make a strong run this time around. The Francophones in Septentrionia, who hosted this competition last time around, will be their usual strong selves, coming from a strong hockey tradition that was evident throughout the country in the 9th edition of the World Cup of Hockey.

All games can be seen on TSTV1 and Toyurska Sportsnyhet will be providing daily updates from Newmanistan throughout the competition. Also don't miss tonight's one hour preview show on TSTV2, at 7pm.

[Tocrowkia]

An inspiring, albeit brief, World Bowl run has done much to re-energize Nordic Nation. And with the WCoH about to begin, the Keisler Cup in process, not to mention the birth of a football team from Nordic Nation on the horizon, fans do and will have a lot of sports to watch. The Group Draw for the 10th edition of the World Cup of Hockey places the Nordics in group 5. And despite being seeded with number one ranked Valanora, the draw is actually rather favorable. The only other ranked team in the group is Kenavt at a distant 39. The Connar Republic, Shivat, and Skworn make up the rest of the group. Assuming the Nordics can at least match their last performance, and take at least one from Valanora, they should be in good shape come play-off time.

So while the teams sharpens the skates and tapes the sticks, Nordic Nation continues to flood into Newmanistan. Considering the odd structure of the most recent World Bowl and the early exit of the team, the Sports Ministry has promised to redeem tickets to that event for either Keisler Cup of World Cup of Hockey tickets, and of course sports loving Tocrowkians are taking advantage of this. Nordic Nation is normally a well-behaved bunch, but considering that about 55% of the population is under the age of thirty, and young people like to party...it's easy to see how things can get out of hand. However, the Ministry of Justice has warned any rowdy fans that get too carried away are subject to Newmanistan law, with certain exceptions.

[Secristan]

THEY’RE PLAYING HOCKEY NEXT DOOR

World Cup of Hockey 10 gets set to kick off in Newmanistan tomorrow, making One Big Island a very popular place for sporting events right now. For Secristan, the World Cup of Hockey means only one thing: drawing ratings. However the ice girls (we’ll get you a team picture soon, we promise), will continue to play in their unconventional hockey uniform and they will look to continue to have success. After all if the last World Cup is any indication, success in hockey is not about possessing a great slap shot, or knowing how to forecheck with much ability; it is about looking hot while you are out on the ice. One look at the past Ice Girls teams will make opponents think as though we have been soundly beaten but that is not the case at all; we have a better history in this tournament then do our neighbors which are hosting this thing, and they field actual hockey players.

The competition begins with us playing in Pocono City for the first half, and that was real nice of the Newmanistanians to put us in a city that is right on the border. We do not officially have home ice advantage, but unofficially, you can say that we do. Cassadaigua is in our group, and they will bring a lot of fans over as well, but for the rest of this group, Pocono City will be like West Secristan to them. The second half will send us to Southport, which is not as close, but it’s not as if our fans can’t afford the trip. Other then Cassadaigua, who is the only significant competition in this group, we will be playing Quintessence of Dust, Kosovoe, Iglesian Archipelago, and TGWTGland. (Whatever that stands for). Quintessence of Dust could be a threat to us, but we like our chances against them. The Millionaires should not have too much difficulty making the playoffs, especially with sixteen teams qualifying.

The Secristan Department of Wagering placed the following odds on team from the group on their chances to win the group:

Secristan 1:2 (homer bias applies)
Cassadaigua 3:1
Quintessence of Dust 15:1
Iglesian Archipelago: 50:1
Kosovoe: 1000:1
TGWTGland: 1,000,000:1

[Newmanistan]

Let's drop the puck on the World Cup, shall we? Cutoff time!

Group 1
Queer Poco el Mono Ara 2-4 Septentrionia
Andrewboy 1-5 Toyur
The Great Sandy Desert 1-3 Taeshan

 Pos  Team                       P   W   D   L   GF   GA   GD  Pts
   1  Toyur                      1   1   0   0    5    1    4    2
   2  Septentrionia              1   1   0   0    4    2    2    2
   3  Taeshan                    1   1   0   0    3    1    2    2
   4  Queer Poco el Mono Ara     1   0   0   1    2    4   -2    0
   5  The Great Sandy Desert     1   0   0   1    1    3   -2    0
   6  Andrewboy                  1   0   0   1    1    5   -4    0

Group 2
Qazox 3-3 Sarzonia
Kulverint 2-2 Sibirsky
Docky 2-3 The Fanboyists

 Pos  Team                       P   W   D   L   GF   GA   GD  Pts
   1  The Fanboyists             1   1   0   0    3    2    1    2
   2  Qazox                      1   0   1   0    3    3    0    1
   3  Sarzonia                   1   0   1   0    3    3    0    1
   4  Kulverint                  1   0   1   0    2    2    0    1
   5  Sibirsky                   1   0   1   0    2    2    0    1
   6  Docky                      1   0   0   1    2    3   -1    0

Group 3
Kosovoe 0-4 Cassadaigua
Secristan 6-2 Iglesian Archipelago
TGWTGland 1-1 Quintessence of Dust

 Pos  Team                       P   W   D   L   GF   GA   GD  Pts
   1  Secristan                  1   1   0   0    6    2    4    2
   2  Cassadaigua                1   1   0   0    4    0    4    2
   3  TGWTGland                  1   0   1   0    1    1    0    1
   4  Quintessence of Dust       1   0   1   0    1    1    0    1
   5  Iglesian Archipelago       1   0   0   1    2    6   -4    0
   6  Kosovoe                    1   0   0   1    0    4   -4    0

Group 4
Delaclava 3-1 Newmanistan
Swartaz 0-2 Jeffgordonville
Foolproof Dynasty 1-2 Plutoni

 Pos  Team                       P   W   D   L   GF   GA   GD  Pts
   1  Delaclava                  1   1   0   0    3    1    2    2
   2  Jeffgordonville            1   1   0   0    2    0    2    2
   3  Plutoni                    1   1   0   0    2    1    1    2
   4  Foolproof Dynasty          1   0   0   1    1    2   -1    0
   5  Newmanistan                1   0   0   1    1    3   -2    0
   6  Swartaz                    1   0   0   1    0    2   -2    0

Group 5
Tocrowkia 3-4 Valanora
Connar Republic 2-2 Kenavt
Skworn 3-2 Shivat

 Pos  Team                       P   W   D   L   GF   GA   GD  Pts
   1  Valanora                   1   1   0   0    4    3    1    2
   2  Skworn                     1   1   0   0    3    2    1    2
   3  Kenavt                     1   0   1   0    2    2    0    1
   4  Connar Republic            1   0   1   0    2    2    0    1
   5  Tocrowkia                  1   0   0   1    3    4   -1    0
   6  Shivat                     1   0   0   1    2    3   -1    0

Group 6
Milchama 4-3 Dancougar
Kelssek 5-0 Somewhereistonia
The Babbage Islands 0-1 Euroslavia

 Pos  Team                       P   W   D   L   GF   GA   GD  Pts
   1  Kelssek                    1   1   0   0    5    0    5    2
   2  Milchama                   1   1   0   0    4    3    1    2
   3  Euroslavia                 1   1   0   0    1    0    1    2
   4  Dancougar                  1   0   0   1    3    4   -1    0
   5  The Babbage Islands        1   0   0   1    0    1   -1    0
   6  Somewhereistonia           1   0   0   1    0    5   -5    0

[Sibirsky]

Sibirsky Capitalizt starting roster

LW #42 Eugene V. Southerland
C #99 Johannes Henriksson
RW #50 Marion L. Henke
LD #25 David V. Satchell
GK #44 Ville-Veik Hasti
RD #66 Robert L. Jackson

[Sibirsky]

South Charlotte, Newmanistan (SP) Capitalizt Draw First Match
The 34th ranked Capitalizt opened the tenth World Cup of hockey with a 2-2 draw against unranked Kulverint. The Capitalizt are the second lowest ranked team (amongst ranked teams) to participate. We do not expect them to win many games. It is these games, against unranked opponents they should be taking advantage of. They failed to capitalize against Kulverint as star goalie Ville-Veik Hasti let in one goal in both the second and third periods of play. The offense played little better as star left wing Eugene V. Southerland managed no goals and just one assist. Center Johannes Henriksson had both goals for the Capitalizt, the other assisted by right wing Marion L. Henke. Up next is a match up against The Fanboyists who are also unranked and this would be a good opportunity to secure two pints. The Fanboyists made their debut at the international hockey stage with a good showing, defeating also unranked Dockey 3-2 today.The Fanboyists lead the group at the moment being the only winning team. The powerhouse teams of the group Qazox (#3) and Sarzonia (#13) where matched up against each and split the points playing to a 3-3 draw. Qazox will face Kulverint and Sarzonia will face Docky tomorrow. The biggest win came in group 6 action as #2 ranked Kelssek easily defeated unranked Somewhereistonia 5-0. As always, we wish the Capitalizt luck.

[Cassadaigua]

Andrew’s Blog

Well it is great to be back in the World Cup of Hockey again, the one sport in which men play a major role in a sport in Cassadaigua. After going all the way to the final two Cups ago, we would like to have another great run and should be in a pretty favorable group. It won’t be easy, mind you, but I really believe that as long as we play to our ability, that we will find a way to get through. We are in a group with Secristan again, and they claim that they are fielding their ice girls for ratings only. That’s not true. They field them because they are the best players in their country and the men there are too embarrassed to be able to admit that. It can be odd seeing all of these other cultures that actually allow their men to have more rights then their women. I get asked a lot as a male athlete in Cassadaigua if I wish I could live somewhere else, in one of those other countries where there are greater opportunities for men. My answer to that is an emphatic, but not empathetic, no! There are benefits to living here, but I don’t need to get into that as I am sure you can figure that out.

We began World Cup of Hockey 10 hosted by Newmanistan by playing Kosovoe. They are well known for their soccer prowess and I guess they make people in Taeshan jealous due to that fact. We have a mixed roster but Melanie Roy, the goalie is still the person to beat. She is just so awesome, and she stopped all 28 shots that the Blue Tornado, I think they’re called, fired upon her. We scored twice in the first period with myself and Danielle Castleberry scoring. Danielle got her second in the second, and then in the third a laser from the point by Adrienne Gaucher found the back of the net to give us a solid 4-0 victory. Our next game is against TGWTGland and we did not hear a lot about them before the tournament, but they pulled off a tie against Quintessence of Dust, so that will definitely get our attention. I feel good about our chances, not just in that game but overall. We are comfortable here, and we are ready to make a long run into the playoffs.

[Sarzonia]

After a disappointing finish to Sarzonia's appearance in the ninth World Cup of Hockey, Tim Leinhold, the executive director of Sarzonia's Incorporated Hockey Federation walked into coach Mark Browers' office with something Sarzonian managers rarely get. An ultimatum.

"Unless you advance out of the group stage in WCoH 10, you're gone," he said simply before he turned around and walked out. That stunned Browers, who knew Sarzonia's sporting history. Sarzonian national teams rarely fire their managers, except for an aborted attempt to dump former football manager Barry Owens that was overridden by presidential edict and the baseball team's dismissal of longtime skipper Jim Paulsen.

In the case of Paulsen, he was fired for reasons not related to the team's play. He was fired for a legendary tirade during a group stage match against Newmanistan that involved crawling on his hands and knees and throwing a resin bag as if it were a grenade. It also included grabbing second base and taking it with him as he stormed off the baseball pitch.

However, Browers was on a much shorter leash. Except for Sarzonia's shock appearance in the final of the 15th Don Cherry Cup, the Stars had relatively little success in hockey relative to other sports. Even the field hockey team has a world championship to its credit.

Facing a group draw that featured world No. 3 and two-time World Cup champions Qazox, Browers knew his task would be a difficult one. Opening with Qazox would be an acid test that might determine where the team was headed and whether it had a chance to qualify for the knockout stages.

After a 3-3 draw that featured Sarzonia ralling from a three-goal deficit in the third period, the jury was still out. The Stars looked listless, Browers looked like he was coaching scared. Then, goalie Matt Peterson called Sarzonia's timeout.

As the team skated to the players bench, Peterson took off his mask.

"Let's wake the fuck up!" he screamed. "Everyone! That includes you, coach!" he said, turning his attention to Browers. "Keep your fucking head in the fucking game!" After that, he put on his goalie's mask and skated back to his crease.

The speech fired up the Stars, who scored their three goals in a span of 1:17 to give Sarzonia a vital opening point to start the tenth World Cup of Hockey.

"Mattie just shook some sense into us," said defenceman Craig Langhorn, the team's captain. "He stepped up his game, too." Peterson made two point-blank saves, leaving center Nathan Javier and right wing James Carter talking to themselves. From there, left wing Sylvan Turcotte scored twice and right wing Mike Ridley tallied the equaliser.

Perhaps the Stars gave Leinhold something to think about.

[Valanora]

Modifier: +2

Manager
Bellthiion Hadrageth

Scoring Line 1
RW: Alauthien Gatholonel (Raynor City)
C: Lathdagelion Yraulithe (Therathor)
LW: Draeyion Gaethas (Turbani)

Scoring Line 2
RW: Latherion Galonvathar (Therathor)
C: Lithmorndon Noroloth (Gladerial)
LW: Tamrauthon Haeviel (Raynor City)

Checking Line 1
RW: Imgoldur Lardhrinlal (Zul'Atun)
C: Melmaedhdon (Therathor)
LW: Elervaul Polenaerdon (Therathor)

Checking Line 2
RW: Menaeyion Galadel (Turbani)
C: Limion Aldavir (Raynor City)
LW: Mábelladuil Taleme (Zul'Atun)

Defensive Pair 1
LD: Sidhimion Mithlithil (Therathor)
RD: Kamaeon Undolithe (Zul'Atun)

Defensive Pair 2
LD: Taurcabarthon Rolovathar (Gladerial)
RD: Turimthor Elerrina (Raynor City)

Defensives Pair 3
LB: Galenronion Kialta (Zul'Atun)
RD: Titheluionion Undorina (Stormguard)

Starting Goalie
Morenthon Galonmin (Zul'Atun)

Backup Goalie
Landailion Galaiel (Stormguard)

[Taeshan]

X Island Inquirer

Well it is offically hcokey season. With the drop of the puck last night by the Plutonian Referee in the Dover City, Newmanistan. The Taeshan Purple Knights would open the season with a very nice 3-1 defeat of the Great Sandy Desert national team in their first international tournament. The Knights contorolled the puck throughout most of the match so it realyl was not suprising that they would score most of teh goals. It was more suprising that they conceded that loan goal in the 2nd, but really every win counts the same and it is always good to get yourself off to a good start if you want to suceed as the Knights do.

Star forward Ashton Appelby of the A-Line would be the first person to net a goa;l for the Knights this season, as unusual as that idea is , Appelby would net the goal in the 8th minute of regulation. The game was pretty much decided by goal 2, a Tyler Klingon goal from the C-Line, or the more commonly known Bully line. After a lot of hits he was able to skim a ball over the gaoies left leg into the net. Then Ayele Borreman would lose his Clean Sheet/shutut in the 2nd off a fluke goal, he would be perfect for most of the rest of the game. The goal that ultimately put the game out of reach would come a minute into the third when Appleby found defender Jamie Myers for the one timer from near the blue line.

[Plutoni]

Plutoni ice hockey blog: WCoH 10, Matchday 1
Foolish underestimation

Plutoni defeated debutants Foolproof Dynasty 2-1, but the game was closer than it looked through much of the second period. Though Ackle Blund would score eight minutes and thirty-one seconds into the game, their unranked opponents' defense was resurgent and created several counterattacks. They wouldn't get on the scoreboard until 2:37 into the second period, but the ensuing seventeen-and-a-half minutes saw both sides struggling to break the deadlock. Shrindli Clom excelled when Tristan McCloud's fourteenth-minute penalty forced Plutoni to play shorthanded, and the second period finished 1-1. It would take a Milo Young goal with eleven minutes to play to secure Plutoni's first victory.

Comments:
1. seb: Give them a couple titles under their belt, then they can start talking about being a dynasty.
2. combatant94: What's a fool proof--one where you divide by zero to prove something ridiculous?
3. bocky_boy: People are trying to blow close games out of proportion to make people pay attention in the group stage. We're going to be fine.
4. delayed_miracle: So Jeffgordonville next, they're coming off a victory but that was against Swartaz. It'll be tough to shut down McReynolds but Clom still looks good.
5. seb: On the other hand, Jeffgordonville had a bigger win against an unranked team than we did.
6. mrdude: [2] shut up this is not about math

[The Fanboyists]

Inneville Times Sports Section
Special World Cup of Hockey X Coverage

The Rolling Blues start off strong!
Andy Hauchska - 10/24
-South Charlotte, Newmanistan-

The Fanboyist Rolling Blues ice hockey team got off to a good start with a 3-2 triumph over Docky in the first game of the qualifying round of the Tenth Hockey World Cup. The game started with Docky scoring two goals in rapid succession, but the Blues making a steady erosion of their lead, to finally take the lead in the beginning of the third period, definitively outlasting the Mighty-Blue-and-Green.

Both of Docky's scores were made by Adam Cranwell, early on, both in the first period. Things went downhill for the Mighty Green and Blue, as center Markus Stahlburg smashed one into the goal at the end of the period, the first of three ensuing goals. Weiss had some fun stealing the puck from Cranwell no less than five times, and the goalkeeper had seven saves.

The second period was full of cases of the puck moving across the ice, never staying in one side for long. This was arguably the peak of the game, as Blues had fourteen attempts at scoring, only one of which was successful, led primarily by the two wings Andicek and Perjorsec, with Stahlburg anchoring them and effectively keeping defenders off of them. Finally, about halfway through the period, Perjorsec succeeded in threading the puck into the goal, with Andicek getting credit for the assist. Goalkeeper Caitlin Strasbourg had twelve saves during this period, not allowing a goal. Artie Weiss started a fight close to the end of the period, after butt-planting Paul Docherty by crashing into him (the penalty shot was deflected by Strasbourg, in case you were wondering). True to Fanboyist pride, Weiss proceeded to kick Docherty AND Cranwell's asses single handedly (although shortly before they skated away, Stahlburg came over to help).

Then came the third period, the icing on the cake. Stahlburg and Andicek both got credit for assisting Olin Perjorsec's second goal of the night a few minutes into the period. By this point, the "Mighty" Green and Blue wasn't looking so mighty, and in spite of two penalty shots they got for fouls by Stahlburg and Weiss (again), Strasbourg easily blocked both, as well as their three other attempts at the goal. Weiss and Papadopolous happily swiped the puck a number of times, one of them most notably setting up the goal early on in the period. The Blues controlled the puck almost the entire game, as they had closer to the end of the second period. The game ended with a happy rally winning the day for the Rolling Blues, with an inaugural victory of 3-2.

The Rolling Blues were also the only team in the grouping to win today, as both Qazox (against Sarzonia) and Sibirsky (against Kulverint) tied their games, putting the Blues in the lead of the grouping for now.

The next game will be played also in South Charlotte, agains the Sibirsky Capitalizt. Sibirsky tied their game against unranked Kulverint, but they may fair better against the Blues; we'll have to see.

Scoring Summary
Fanboyist Rolling Blues -------- 1 - 1 - 1 --- 3
Docky Might-Blue-and-Green - 2 - 0 - 0 --- 2

Fanboyist Rolling Blues World Cup of Hockey X Schedule and Results
Bolded Games are particularly important games:
Games in South Charlotte
GI: NR Docky - 3-2 Fanboyists (ranked #1 in group)
G2: #34 Sibirsky
G3: #3 Qazox
G4: #14 Sarzonia
G5: Kulverint
Games in Loudon
G6: NR Docky
G7: #34 Sibirsky
G8: #3 Qazox
G9: #14 Sarzonia
G10: NR Kulverint

[Dancougar]

World Cup of Hockey on AGAINST

Last time out, Black Wing hockey made its debut with a mostly positive result, making the knockouts and getting blown away by Valanora once there. Any number of excuses could have been used, ranging from lack of experience to a lack of rubber chickens thrown on the ice during any of the goals scored by Dancougar throughout the tournament. But no matter which one you pick, the fact remains that the Wings had enough to get there in the first place. If the baseball team was any model for the development of an international sports program, fans had every reason to be excited about the team's second World Cup of Hockey adventure. Springfield was the venue; Milchama, the opponent. The Wings brought back the same team from the previous edition of the tournament, each two years older and eager to prove that their first run through the group stage wasn't a fluke.

The nation with the really long newspaper name did their best to ensure that the Black Wings had a really long night. Justin Willens was back between the pipes after going 3-3-3 in the previous tournament with a respectable GAA of 2.01. What the team needed more of, though, was offense. The team was hardly one to be feared during the last tournament, and most of they time they got by on scrappy play and a few big saves. Most consistent support for their goalie was going to be key, so naturally, the defense let up an early goal to the Milchamans. Wait, what?

Puck is dumped deep into the zone and Shilke to chase it, man on him and there's a strong forecheck, and they'll find along the boards. Puck comes free and behind the net to Brancanto, who knocks it up along the boards, couldn't get it out! Pass to the middle, space, SCORE! Milchama open the scoring, as both Black Wing defenders were stuck behind the net, and the Milchama center slips in there for a one-on-one with Willens. Poor defending by the Wings, nobody picked up the slack in front of goal, and it's one-nothing here just into the first period.

The Wings let through a second goal later in the first period, as once again the defense was caught napping and a breakaway was converted to make it 2-0. That's how they went into the locker room, and overall, one could only call the performance sloppy. The team registered only five shots on goal to Milchama's eleven, the skating looked sluggish, and the only thing that could have made Milchama's fans more excited about the performance would have been the appearance of Marc J. Floren on top of the zamboni. But when the team came out after the intermission, they looked different. The passes looked crisper and the defense put up a few hits. And then, they got on the board:

Shot goes wide, around back, Jacaruso to pick it up in the corner, now he dumps behind the net for Brancanto. Tries to stuff it around front, and that'll draw a whistle, as the goalie will freeze that with twelve fourteen in the second period. And the Black Wings have been showing some more vigor now, still down two-nothing, and the top line will stay out for the faceoff. Won by Brancanto, back to Prier, Prier with the shot, AND HE SCOOOOOOOORRRRRRRES!! It's the defenseman, Levi Prier, and he put some sizzle on that one! We got a game, now, two to one!

Then, about four minutes later, they drew level on the power play:

Cycled around, Shilke to Eric Brancanto. All three brothers on the ice. Brancanto back across to Shilke, as they look for an opening, Shilke will fire, AND IT'S IN!! DEFLECTION GOAL! And there it is, tied up two-two, and who got on that? They're giving that goal to Anthony Brancanto, the captain, he had seven goals last time and he's off to a good start here. Take a look at the replay, and right there, he gets a stick on it and it drops right under the glove.

It seemed like the momentum had shifted decisively, as the Black Wings began to pepper the Milchama net with shots. Talk about a tale of two periods. Although Milchama had easily won the first, whatever they were told during the intermission had sparked the team to action.

But stellar goalkeeping kept the score level, and late in the period, the Milchamans regained the lead after a two-on-one break with a little over two minutes remaining. Willens nearly got his blocker to the puck in time, but there was just too much on it. The third period began and the Wings tried to claw back, but then Milchama scored again. Too many Wings were caught forward trying to push in a power play, and that led to a short-handed breakaway after Prier failed to keep the puck in the zone and let a Milchama forward get behind him. Willens was deked and beaten, and it was 4-2.

The Wings continued to look for goals, and with a little under 90 seconds left, Willens came off the ice for an extra attacker:

And that gets over the line, Milchama have some breathing space, but Shilke grabs the puck and he comes back. Looong shift for the Milchamans now, under a minute to go, Andreasen skates it into the zone and leaves it back for Jacaruso, who fires on goal, save, rebound, SCOOOOOORE!! It's Baillie who got it! Pascal Baillie pokes it under the goalie as he gives up a soft rebound, and a little scuffle there as he came through the defender to get it. Baillie wanted that more, and it's four-three, we got an interesting final minute coming up!

Willens came back on for the faceoff, but the Wings lost it and didn't have a good opportunity to pull him back off for the extra attacker. So in the end, a 4-3 loss to unranked Milchama, which brought back memories of their own debut, a 1-1 draw with Ad'ihan. The lesson, of course, was that they couldn't afford to let up even a little if they were going to get back to the knockout stage.

[Jeffgordonville]

The Jeffgordonville Star
Yes, we know it actually isn't a star

The best of starts
It was a fantastic entry for Jeffgordonville into the world of international competitive hockey, as the team won a decisive victory over fellow newcomers Swartaz, the final score being 2-0. The game winner was scored early on, coach Mikko Kozarowitzky opting to field the second line of forwards featuring the Lyons twins, as opposed to the first line. An interesting decision which ultimately paid off, as Frederica Lyons scored not 30 seconds into the match. Arnold Fly won the first face off, passing to Jimmy Lyons, who then took the puck deep before setting his sister up for a quick one-timer goal.

Kozarowitzky then immediately switched out the second line for the first time, with Martin McReynolds, Tara Farmer, and Rodney Jefferson all keeping Swartaz bogged down in the defensive zone for the majority of the game. McReynolds eventually scored midway through the second period to take his scoring streak to 147 consecutive games, with a slapshot which riocheted off the crossbar into the net.

Despite the constant offensive employed by Jeffgordonville, Swartaz did manage to fire a few shots at Brett LeRoi, but all were denied, bringing the goalie his 50th shutout since joining the JHL. The team is all fired up to continue their success as they look to play defending champs Plutoni next, but Kozarowitzky remains cautiously optimistic.

"I feel that this next game will be the single greatest challenge any of our team will have faced so far. It will be a true test of our combined skill and ability, but I remain confident that we will give the Plutoni team as big a challenge as we can possibly muster. With luck, we may just come away with the win, but it will certainly not be as easy as this last game."

[Qazox]

QSPN.com/WCoHX/Qazox

Tough tie starts off quest.

Sarzonia   0  0  3  3
Qazox      0  2  1  3

BOX SCORE
First Period
Goals:
NONE
Penalties:
NONE
Second Period
Goals:

QAZOX: Ulf Hardeski- 11:17 (1-0 Qazox)
QAZOX: Vance Chamonov- 15:10 (2-0 Qazox)

Penalties:

Qazox: Silas Micgentry- 3:52 (Roughing)
Qazox: Oliver Colbert- 8:07 (High-sticking)
Sarzonia: Craig Langhorn- 12:08 (Cross-checking)

Third Period
Goals:

QAZOX: Nathan Picard- 6:09 (3-0 Qazox)
SARZONIA: Sylvan Turcotte- 9:53 (3-1 Qazox)
SARZONIA: Sylvan Turcotte (2)- 12:12 (3-2 Qazox)
SARZONIA: Mike Ridley- 17:11 PP (3-3)

Penalties:

Qazox: Mike LeTade- 16:19 (High-sticking)

Up next Qazox will face Kulverint who drew Sibirsky 2-2 earlier in the day.