Week 1 - 09.12.07 Gators vs Antiques
The Gators faced a tough team last Wednesday; The Antiques once again. Team Green have lost six straight games to The Antiques which spanned 3 seasons. Strong out of the gates, The Gators won the game 4-1.

Game 1 (9/12/07) vs. Noonan's Antiques
Hopefully setting the pace for the rest of this season, The Gators took on The Antiques and won for the first time in the teams' past six encounters. The result of a last-minute scheduling change, the opposing teams both came out strong to start the game off. With help from Brian Pasono (17) and Jack Hibit (9), Steve Randall (10) started the scoring off just two minutes into the first period. Quickly coming back, The Antiques managed to get their one and only goal past keeper Jerry Suplicki (35) at 9:08, but the score did not remain tied for long. Two minutes later, Dave Varecka (18) made his shot, assisted by Mark Schirmer (11), giving The Gators a 2-1 lead going into the second period.

The second period gave Suplicki (35) a workout, with The Antiques non-stop shooting from every angle. Luckily, Gator offense wrestled the puck back, and Pasono scored at 7:57 off an assist from Varecka and John Scully (32). Barely one minute later, Suplicki (35) moved the puck along to Dave Salafia (15) to score the final goal of the evening. The Antiques nearly scored once more in the third period, but The Gator goalie proved his skill, making a blind save, and keeping the score 4-1 for the remainder of the game.

Although out-shot by The Antiques, The Gators team came together seamlessly Wednesday night, with nearly all their returning players and one of the two additions to this season's team: defenseman Alé Mendoza (4). The slight changes in lines and positions worked well for the men; and having an extra week to recuperate and practice before Game 2, the guys are sure to deliver a repeat performance when they return to the ice September 26th. Bing bong!

Gators 4, Antiques 1

Three Stars of the Week
Jerry Suplicki 40 plus saves with one goal allowed		Dave Varecka game winning goal and an assist		Frank Warner a great return to the ice with a solid performance