All Posts By Chris Marttila

• 161. This Week in SCOHA –September 18th, 2019

  Week 2 is in the books. Legions of fans turned out for an action-packed Sunday of SCOHA hockey. Kids waited for autographs and selfies after games like never before. Let’s shake out the rug and see what went down. JUNIOR DIVISION: BRUINS 2 OILERS 0: Lane Dunlop stayed in his ...

  by Chris Marttila on 09/19 03:20AM - Article - 1,739 Hits
• 162. This Week in SCOHA –September 10th, 2019

  We are off and running! Several players changed teams over the off-season while some teams have their deck chairs somewhat in the same spot. Let’s dive into week one of action… JUNIOR DIVISION: OILERS 5 FLYERS 3: The Haslam’s showed their usual minestrone of moves out on the ice but ...

  by Chris Marttila on 09/11 04:32AM - Article - 1,798 Hits
• 163. SCOHA Summer Update – July 9, 2019

  Go ahead, have seconds at the bbq, we still have plenty of time before off-season regiments are handed out by team captain’s. With about a month before the big SCOHA Draft, several players are contacting their agents to see how much wiggle room their teams have to re-sign them or ...

  by Chris Marttila on 07/09 11:04PM - Article - 1,874 Hits
• 164. This Week in SCOHA – May 26th, 2019

  May 25, 2019 Jim Mercanti Memorial Golf Tournament On the eve of the 2019 Jim Mercanti Memorial Golf Tournament, players and organizers had their eyes on the CHCH weather forecast while dusting and shining up their weapons of grass destruction. Tournament morning saw clear skies as the weather gods were ...

  by Chris Marttila on 05/26 10:08PM - Article - 2,063 Hits
• 165. This Week in SCOHA – April 2nd, 2019

  These playoffs are blowing everyone's hair back. Unfortunately some more than others. Semi final weekend had tv ratings skyrocket while popcorn and soda were in very high demand at the arena. Shout out to Mary, the waitress upstairs, who is back from maternity leave! Let's unzip this past weekends action. ...

  by Chris Marttila on 04/02 10:32AM - Article - 2,516 Hits
• 166. This Week in SCOHA – March 19th, 2019

  Another high-flying weekend of playoff hockey that saw some teams polish the apple for a much needed 2 points while others have a few bumps in the walkway. At any rate, let’s go over the week that was. JUNIOR DIVISION (March 8th) BRUINS 2 FLYERS 0: Roman Bratovz ...

  by Chris Marttila on 03/20 10:02AM - Article - 2,056 Hits
• 167. This Week in SCOHA – March 5th, 2019

  My hip is still sore from falling off the edge of my sofa. Tore through 2 bags of popcorn watching some crazy playoff hockey over the weekend. Pretty close games, no one got their lunches eaten which makes for more fans and tv ratings. Let’s get right to it.... ...

  by Chris Marttila on 03/05 08:59AM - Article - 2,059 Hits
• 168. This Week in SCOHA – February 27th, 2019

  Now that we are all sick and tired of shoveling, here’s the scoop on last week’s week in SCOHA which saw master’s Division lift the lid on their playoff season. Meanwhile, rivalries heated up in the Junior and Intermediate groups as they look forward to getting the 2nd season underway. ...

  by Chris Marttila on 02/28 12:50PM - Article - 1,708 Hits
• 169. This Week in SCOHA – February 18th, 2019

  Lots of catching up to do as my work was busier than a one-legged ass kicker last week, apologies for not getting a blog up. This week we saw the Masters Division finish up regular season play. Standings in all divisions are tighter than security for a presidential motorcade. I ...

  by Chris Marttila on 02/19 10:51AM - Article - 1,709 Hits
• 170. This Week in SCOHA – Jan 29th, 2019

  What a weekend of action over at the quad. Most of the games were close while a few others .. well you get my drift. Let’s unpack the weekend that was before my break is over... JUNIOR DIVISION: FLYERS 3 BLACKHAWKS 2: Flyers Bob Howarth scored his ...

  by Chris Marttila on 01/29 10:18PM - Article - 1,697 Hits
• 171. This Week in SCOHA – January 25th, 2019

  What a weekend of action! Our game of the week saw the masters Bruins beat the Kings 6-3. More ups and downs than a Pamela Anderson dvd. JUNIOR DIVISION: PENGUINS 8 OILERS 3: Make that 7 straight wins for the Penguins, these guys are kicking ass and eating chips at ...

  by Chris Marttila on 01/24 08:57AM - Article - 1,890 Hits
• 172. This Week in SCOHA - January 18th 2019

  Back in the Saddle after more rays than a marijuana plant. All 3 divisions are heating up like a bowl of tomato soup with no lid on... JUNIOR DIVISION: PENGUINS 5 REDWINGS 1: penguins have rattled off 6 straight wins to take over the division lead with a 5-1 win ...

  by Chris Marttila on 01/19 12:52PM - Article - 1,821 Hits
• 173. This Week in SCOHA – January 3rd, 2019

  Back on the ice after the Christmas break where some of us realized we are now a 2XL and brown socks and slippers are cool. Junior Penguins have put together a modest 4 game winning streak while Intermediate Canadiens have only one loss since mid- November, these guys are hotter ...

  by Chris Marttila on 01/03 10:32AM - Article - 1,592 Hits
• 174. This Week in SCOHA – December 19th, 2018

  Just another day on the beach for the usual point-getters this past weekend as the rivalries are warming up before the new year. Stick tap of the week goes to Master’s Blackhawks Bob “Deep Fryer” Schweyer returned to the lineup and skated like a deer running through the woods, making ...

  by Chris Marttila on 12/19 12:05PM - Article - 1,495 Hits
• 175. This Week in SCOHA – December 11th, 2018

  JUNIOR DIVISION: No games this week but I had a chance to chat with Bruins goalkeeper Roman Bratovz up at the Hot Stove Lounge and we chatted about his past SCOHA achievements and had some laughs over a few Carlsberg’s. Roman’s resume boasts 2 league MVP awards and 2-time Bruins ...

  by Chris Marttila on 12/11 02:39PM - Article - 1,386 Hits
• 176. This Week in SCOHA – Dec. 4th, 2018

  Another action-packed week of SCOHA hockey that has many fans sitting on the edge of their sofa’s. Just a heads up, message your team rep if you detect any gamesheet errors and have them email me before the 8pm Monday deadline so I can fix it before posting the weekly ...

  by Chris Marttila on 12/04 03:01PM - Article - 1,834 Hits
• 177. This Week in SCOHA – Nov. 27th, 2018

  Another weekend in the books as the SCOHA season starts to ramp up, just in time for everyone to gain 12 pounds over the holidays. Junior Blackhawks are the hottest team right now, having won 4 straight and with a few ties before that, haven’t tasted defeat since Oct.12th for ...

  by Chris Marttila on 11/27 11:56PM - Article - 1,397 Hits
• 178. This Week in SCOHA – Nov. 20th, 2018

  What a week of action! Thanks to the team reps who did their part in crossing off players scratched from the lineup. Besides a few phantom jersey numbers getting points, things went as smooth as a double crown and coke on a Friday evening. Let’s check out some highlights (and ...

  by Chris Marttila on 11/20 10:49PM - Article - 1,461 Hits
• 179. This Week in SCOHA - Nov.14th 2018

  JUNIOR DIVISION: PENGUINS 6 BRUINS 1: The Bruins game plan to get out of their 5 game winless slump got eaten by their dog. Mike Haslam fired home a pair of goals and an assist to slide the Penguins to a convincing 6-1 victory. Kevin Clark also added two ...

  by Chris Marttila on 11/14 08:04AM - Article - 1,517 Hits
• 180. This Week in SCOHA - Nov.6th 2018

  JUNIOR DIVISION: OILERS 2 PENGUINS 2 – Quite the battle between the top 2 teams in the division, ending up in a 2-2 saw off. Both teams matched each other’s speed, giving the 5 fans something to cheer about at more than one occasion. Both goalies made some beauty saves, ...

  by Chris Marttila on 11/06 10:39PM - Article - 1,435 Hits