Ice C (Monday): Rick Rouselle vs Ryan Hagger. WIN for Rouselle. The Posties have been awesome this year. But so has the Hagger rink. This is a new team, this year, and they have made quite a splash in the Mens League. They have had many close, entertaining games and if this squad stays together, they will be a force to be reckoned with next season for sure. They win the "Metamorphosis Complete" Award.
Ice C (Tuesday): John Hammond vs Francois Lemieux. WIN for Lemieux. It's been an uncharacteristic second half for the Hammond rink. They have had their share of struggles and this is a team that is usually a tough customer. With the playoffs approaching, I think they will be looking to make their move. They win the "We've Fallen But We Will Get Up" Award.
Ice D: Chris Astles vs Mike Laderoute. WIN for Laderoute. The Laderoute rink has had a great season. They are on a streak and continue to be a presence on the ice in each and every game. They win the "Big As Life" award.
Ice A (Thursday): Rick Berthelot vs Michel Rivard. WIN for Berthelot. The Berthelot rink have been up and down but in the second half of this season, they have strung some wins together and certainly have the wherewithall to get on a roll and be a serious contender in the playoffs. They win the "Always Been In It" Award.
Ice B: Dan Berthelot vs Craig Roberts. WIN for Berthelot. The Roberts rink is a new rink this year and they have been forced to go through the growing phase as most teams with newer players must. However, they are a committed bunch and they keep workin' it and eventually, they will be stringing together the wins. They win the "Not Doin' Our Time For Much longer" Award.
Ice C: Ben Lemieux vs Jim Kendrick. WIN for Lemieux. The Robb Road Express.....can they be stopped? They have been dealing out the beatings for quite a while now. This veteran squad is one of the teams to watch as the season winds down. You will recall they lost the Club Championship final last year so it is not surprising they are looking to spit out that bitter taste. And they have had lots of help from Robin St Jules in the third position. He continues to punish his opponents by making shot after shot. He wins the "Enforcer" Award which means he also wind the "Go Ahead, Make My Day" Award.
Ice D: Keith Rouselle vs Glen Austin. WIN for Austin. The Molson Exers came out swinging in this one but let it get away from them in the latter stages of the game. They win the "Trouble Closin' The Deal" Award. This is still a solid crew and they also have the potential to make a big splash in the playoffs.
Ice A(Late): Dave Mitchell vs Jeff Mitchell. WIN for Dave Mitchell. In this battle of the brothers, it was the shorter one that came out the victor. Dave wins the "Kin Don't Mean Nothin' In Curling" Award.
Ice B: Bob Villeneuve vs Al Viel. WIN for Villeneuve. With Terry Fryer at the helm, the Villeneuve crew continue to move up the leaderboard. They have had a much better second half. These guys have always been a tough squad so it is not surprising to see them stringing some wins together. They win the "No Crabs In The Can Syndrome For Us" Award.
Ice C: Yvon Valiquette vs Brian West. WIN for Valiquette. The Valiquette squad have not had the season that they had last year but since everyone makes the playoffs, they are just as big a threat as any other team out there. It is so typical in curling for a team to escape the doldrums just at the right time and get on a roll. I see this as a possibility for this crew. They win the "Never Discount Us" Award. I would never count these guys out...that would be a huge mistake.
Ice D: Brian Tonelli vs Chris Zagar. WIN for Tonelli. The Friendly Giant did not have the season that he had hoped for but it sure was nice to see Brian get back into the game after going through knee surgery last year. He may not have won alot of games this year but you will not find a nicer guy on the ice. He wins the "Most Sportsman-Like Player" Award. I believe being the good sportsman that he is, is just as prestigious as being a club champion.
So that's how it worked out for this past Thursday Mens. There are 3 weeks of regular season play left and then the play offs start. This year, everyone makes the playoffs so if your team has had an off year, don't swear it because if you get on a roll at the right time, none of this will matter and you can still come out on top. And at this point, it is difficult to say who will be the next BRCC Club Champion. Kudos to Dave Mitchell who has looked after the Mens League for many years. The Mens League is very strong and lots of good teams in it. And the atmosphere at the club on Thursdays is fun and you can always count on good games. Dave has alot to do with this and the BRCC (and the players) owe Dave a debt of gratitude. If you see Dave around, mention this to him. Let him know that you appreciate the time, effort and support that he has given the BRCC. He's another of the great assets of the club and I am proud to call him a friend. Thanks alot Dave!
Rock On!
The Curling Chronic
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