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The Wednesday night hockey school is on all summer at Sanlin. Contact Mark Simon at +86 137-6441-8544
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Posted by Barry Duke, Created 16 days ago
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The Wednesday night hockey school is on all summer at Sanlin. Contact Mark Simon at +86 137-6441-8544
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Posted by Barry Duke, Created 16 days ago
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It's that time of the year again when the beers flow like water, the clubs dig deeper then gopher holes, and the boys laugh harder then school boys when they see their first set of boobs. The annual Shanghai Hockey Club Golf Tournament is happening and it's going to be a good one. The boys from last year can attest to this life changing event. The details are listed below, I hope to see many of you out this year to play some golf, drinks some cold ones, and bond with fellow expats over an 18 hole shit show. When: Saturday, June 8th Time: 12:04 starting tee times. Shot gun start. Bus will leave at 8am from BB Who: Anybody who wants to have a good time golfing (friends, family, hockey boys) Price: 965RMB (if we have 21 guys) (which we will) (maybe even little cheaper) (working on it) Where: Shanghai Orient Golf Club (link listed below) https://plus.google.com/111068245964157512365/about?gl=ca&hl=en What: Golfing, drinking, swearing, laughing, hugging, and winning. What you need to do: Contact Shane Wilson at #13814556440 or email him at wilson.shane@sinocanada.ca Sign up as a single or sign up a team. Please make sure guys are reliable and will show. This is crucial to planning and tee times. I will need to know if you need rentals as well (shoes/clubs). Dress code is mandatory. No Daisy Duke cut off jean shorts (Lickwar). Shaner
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Posted by Barry Duke, Created 16 days ago, Updated 16 days ago
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PRESS RELEASE - SHC ADDS GUARDIAN INTERNATIONAL AS A SPONSOR
Guardian International is delighted to be involved with the Shanghai hockey club as a sponsor for the 2012/2013 season. Managing Director Alan Churchill said having a good name and profile in our industry is very important, and realize that giving back to the community in which we operate is paramount. Whether this is through charity raising events, donations, sponsorship or simply creating opportunities for the local community to come together - we are keen to ensure we continue to play our part in supporting the local communities in P.R. China and Thailand. Guardian International currently sponsor two teams in the Shanghai International Football (soccer) League, have been involved with a number charities such as “We Haul to Play” and the “Great Wall Marathon” in China during 2012. Executive Director Mike Snowdon said that we were looking to increase name awareness through sponsorship for 2013 and when we were approached by the club, Ice Hockey seemed the perfect fit. So who is Guardian International? Guardian International is an Independent Financial Advisory Company offering a wide range of high quality offshore wealth management services to both businesses and individuals in Asia.We bring together some of the most experienced and highly regarded professionals working in the offshore financial service market, who have built strong, trusted and lasting relationships with their clients.
Guardian International offers a complete investment management and financial service, tailored to meet the needs of individual & corporate investors alike. We are uniquely positioned in the wealth management market because of the strength, depth and experience of our advisers and distinctive approach to investment management. Being independent we have no ties to any fund managers, banks or financial institutions and are free to search the entire market place to find the right solutions for clients.
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Posted by Barry Duke, Created Mon Nov 26, 2012, Updated Mon Nov 26, 2012
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SHC Puckheads
Shinny is underway and league play is around the corner. Many of you are new to the SHC and some of you returning players are a little thick, so here is a review of some things you should know:
Arena Etiquette and Stuff
- Especially at shinny, the guy going on the ice never closes the door behind him. The next guy in line needs to close the door and latch it. We actually did have a broken collar bone recently at Songjiang due to someone not latching the door during play, so many of us take this seriously. If you don't do it expect to be yelled at by one of the old timers.
- The water cooler stays in the equipment room during shinny so if you bring a bottle, fill it up before you get dressed. Bottles are for sale for 30rmb
- Keep the aisle into the equipment room clear. Don't steal other peoples stuff. Don't use the skate sharpener unless you have been trained on it because - http://www.icehockeyshanghai.com/league/page.aspx?PageID=5180 .
- Take your turn wheeling the beer cooler back and forth from the bus.
- Take your turn on game nights setting up the sound equipment and helping in the scorer keeper/ announcer booth (this is actually the social hub of the rink and a lot of fun)
Bus Times
- There will not always be an executive member going on the bus. If not, feel free to take charge and load the beer and tell the bus driver it is ok to leave (7:15 for shinny and 7:00 for game nights). Let s be on time - screw the late guys
- On shinny nights only, the bus will stop at WuZhong Lu (Gubei area) on the way back if you tell the driver. No stops on way out - no time for that.
Beer Situation
- We get 48 beer from our sponsor for every event whether shinny or game nights. We are arranging extra beer for game nights but be aware that the league is not responsible for endless beer when everyone in the league spontaneously decides that particular night is going to be an all nighter.
- If the turnout for shinny is light and there is too much beer, put the excess in the equipment room
- If you think its going to be a huge night of drinking (most game nights) you can always throw a few emergency beers in your bag. We will try to supply several free cases per game but these things are sometimes unpredictable.
Apparel Deadline
- We are ordering practice jerseys in a few days!!! We may not be able to reorder quickly as there is a large minimum order quantity. If you want 1 or 2, please order asap. One of our star players used the sample jersey last night and reports it is super lightweight and comfortable. 100rmb each - you should order 1 per colour so you can switch teams when you get pissed off at the guys that don't pass to you
- All other apparel must be ordered by October 13th (season opening weekend)
Shinny
- Tuesday we had 47 skaters for Shinny. That's too many but who knew? Well, we all would have known if you checked off 'will attend' on the website before the event. When you do this it says how many others are going. You can check this before you leave and decide if it is worth going or not. If you are going to the event, please take the time to check this off on your website page SO THAT EVERYONE KNOWS WHETHER IT WILL BE TOO CROWDED BEFORE TRAVELING ALL THAT WAY. Show a little respect to your fellow players and make the 2 minute effort to say you are attending.
- For 1800rmb you can play unlimited shinny from now until Dec 31st. That's a lot of shinny. We have at least 23 Shinny sessions left so if you plan on going to 12 of these you should buy the season pass.
iPhone App
- if you want to download the iPhone app for our website, go to http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/teamopolis/id500769175?ls=1&mt=8 . When it asks you for your site name use shc.teamopolis.com. I am not sure how much value it adds but if you are an iPhone nerd you will probably like it.
Blackberry / iPhone Calendar sync
- You can import your team calendar calendar directly to your Google Calendar, Outlook 2007, iCal program or Blackberry as per these instructions CLICK HERE
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Posted by Barry Duke, Created Fri Sep 21, 2012, Updated Fri Sep 21, 2012
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Answers to some of your questions about the SHC:
Q When is the next league event, shinny, game, tournament, party at the Ohlrich mansion, etc?
A The website has a schedule already for the entire season. Its in the 3rd box down on the right hand side of the home page - Divisions - Schedule. On ice events tend to get added and cancelled from time to time so check often.
Q How do I get to Shinny?
A A bus leaves Big Bamboo Jingan at 7:15pm for Songjiang shinny and returns at about 11:30pm. You can also get there on line 9 plus a 7 block taxi ride. If you want to take the subway back you will need to get off the ice a little early and not play too long in the shower.
Q Will I be annoyed by the loud Americans on the bus?
A Yes - but there will be sponsor provided beer and hockey DVDs on the entertainment system
Q I am from Sweden and am still not convinced about the Americans. I will find my own way. Where are the rinks?
A Maps are on the website and there is a downloadable instruction sheet here http://shc.teamopolis.com/league/download.aspx?FT=1&ULL=23306417& ;LID=6016&FileID=76383&Inline=true&Thumb=false
Q How much is shinny?
A 150rmb per session or 1800rmb for approximately 29 shinnys up to Dec 30. For the benefit of you English teachers, smart ass math teacher Mike Tarnow has calculated that if you plan to go to 13 or more of the 29 shinnys it is cheaper to prepay. Keep your head up Tarnow
Q How do we pay for shinny?
A Pay 150rmb everytime you go. If you want the 1800rmb deal you must PAY Steve Schoenberger your first time out to shinny.
Q My wife/boss/mom won't let me play in league games. Can i still play shinny?
A Yes, but you should probably get a new wife/boss/mom before the January new player draft because the league is really really fun
Q When are the league games?
A They are 8:30, 9:30 and 10:30 pm on Friday and Saturday nights. SHC veteran Charlie Frump has advised that it may be better if you don't tell your wife or girlfriend that games run very late and we often have overtime. The bus leaves at 7:00 sharp from BB Jingan (6:30 if you have adapted to Shanghai time. It really is leaving at 7:00 no matter what - so don't call asking to hold the bus)
Q Whats with the evaluation tryout on Sept 5th?
A Its not a tryout noob (your questions are getting dumber). Everyone is placed on a team. The evaluation skate is just a shinny game with new players only. The 8 team captains will drink beer while they evaluate your skill level for the draft. This will deteriorate into heckling towards the end. Afterward you will be encouraged to come back to the Boo for a welcome to the league drink. The Evaluation Skate start at 9pm. Bus leaves BB Jingan at 8pm. Tell your wife you want to impress the captains and may have to stay out late.
Q Whens the draft?
A Sept 8th at 3pm at BB Jingan upstairs. You are invited. Show up and you get a free SHC baseball hat when your name gets called. The Season Kickoff party is immediately following the draft with dinner at 6:30pm same place. More details to follow.
Q Whens the league start?
A Stupid Question - check the website schedule (OK - its Oct 12th)
Q I saw this scruffy guy with a Boston accent in the French concession that's always wearing SHC clothing. He smells a little funny but I like the duds. Where can I buy that stuff?
A First of all - don't give him any money - he really does have a job and doesn't need your handout. You can order lots of great SHC apparel at the kick off party. We will have samples to see.
Q I saw this guy from California that was wearing really cool stuff with a lacrosse logo on it, but back in Sweden lacrosse is only played by girls. Can we get something like that with the Red Guard logo?
A Ok - now you're just taking shots at guys - piss off (F'ing Swedes)
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Posted by Barry Duke, Created Thu Aug 30, 2012, Updated Thu Oct 18, 2012
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The Shanghai Hockey Club held a vote in May and appointed 3 new executive members to the SHC executive committee. Stephen Scheonberger, Mike Collier, and John Pezel move in to replace Adam Cameron, Brian Ohlrich and Brian Wallace who are all retiring from the committee. The league owes a big thanks to all 3 departing execs. Adam and Brian have been workhorses in the league over the last 3 years, and while Wally was only on the exec committee for one year he has helped out in one form or another since the league started. Mike Tarnow has also been brought on board as a sub committee chairperson. Here is a run down of what everyone will be looking after:
Mike Collier (and his trusty sidekick Mike Tarnow) - Good Toimes Tsar - In charge of sponsorship, Shanghai Tournament, Copious fun events and things that can not be mentioned.
Stephen Scheonberger - Mr Money II - In charge of money, money, money
John Pezel - Mr. Hockey - In charge on ice everything including drafts, captains, referees and rules
Michael Goffman - SHC Rink Rat - In charge of anything to do with the rinks from negotiations for prime time slots on down to arranging hot showers, cold ice, fog control and scheduling
Barry Duke - In charge of merchandise ordering, registration, away tournament listings and website
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Posted by Barry Duke, Created Fri Jun 8, 2012, Updated Mon Jun 11, 2012
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Goffman announces SHC Playoff Schedule
SHC's Mike Goffman announced today that the playoff schedule for April has been set and has optimistically been posted on this website. All games will be played at Songjiang Ice Palace and will be spread over 3 weekends. Says Goffman 'We are hoping that the China indoor cricket team does not make a last minute decision to come to Songjiang to practice and steal our rink'. Assuming nothing bad happens, here are the highlights according to Mike:
1) Playoffs start with 2 round robin pools of 4 teams. Pool A will be made up of 1st, 4th, 5th and FDth place (sic) in league standings. Pool B will be 2nd, 3rd, 6th and 7th place in league standings. Each team will play 3 games withing their pool. These games will be spread over the weekends of April 6/7 and April 13/14 at our regular Songjiang evening time slots. Each team will have only 1 double header weekend over this time period.
2) There will be 4 final games on Championship day... April 21st.... in the AFTERNOON. The first game will be the 'participant' medal game featuring last place pool A vs last place pool B. The next game will be the bronze game (3rd vs 3rd) and so on to the gold medal championship spectacular (1st vs 1st in case you haven't spotted the pattern). These games will start at 2pm and go until 8pm. That's 6 hours for 4 games so we will either have extended length championship games or some sort of dog & pony show between games. Goffman has hinted at some Minnesota style fun involving pigs, grease and skidoos but would not elaborate. Says Goffman 'The intention is to make this a fan and family friendly event with some sort of food and fun to keep everyone at the rink. In Minnesota we call this the Four F's - food, fun family and fans' (inbreeding optional). Apparently volunteers will be needed for this event.
In a more somber mood Mr Goffman finally added 'Some SHC members will be disappointed that we are not going to Nanjing. It should be known that the SHC executive tried to make a weekend in Nanjing work but there were too many obstacles. The main obstacle was that while Nanjing worked great for a 6 team playoff, it just did not work very well for an 8 team playoff. We would have had to choose between playing only 2 games each spread over 2 nights in NJ or keep everyone there until late Sunday afternoon. On top of this Nanjing raised their rates to us by well over 100%, train tickets can no longer be bought in bulk, and the league poll earlier this year said players overwhelmingly preferred Songjiang.
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Posted by Barry Duke, Created Fri Mar 2, 2012, Updated Fri Mar 2, 2012
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Wikileaks has struck again at the SHC This time the whistle blower website uncovered several secret documents from SHC executive meetings. Among the documents was a bizarre request from Chiefs captain Andy Sigfrids Dear Execs I think it has become obvious by filling my team with Americans that I have created a truly superior team as shown by our recent team of the week nomination. I think we can take this further by getting rid of the few Canadians and Euros I was forced to draft. I mean we really are getting tired of Duncan Smith talking about Paul Henderson’s goal back in ’72. Pffft – he knows that irrelevant fact but can’t name a single Minnesota high school championship team. Not only would we like an all American team, I would like to take it one step further and have an all Minnesota team. If we get rid of the waiguoren from Canada and Sweden, why not take it a step further and get rid of the waidiren from outside of Minnesota too. Sure they are Americans but they are not Minnesotans. We are tired of hockey players from Massachusetts that spit on the ice, the players from Michigan that talk too loud in the locker rooms and players from the western states that steal your wallets as soon as you leave the room. I suggest we have a ‘pure hockey’ team made up of just Minnesotans. I guess it’s OK if the league has a team each from the other 2 major hockey states – New York and California - but they will of course be inferior.
Regards Captain Andy 'Gopher' Sigfrids
Wikileaks also released a response to the Exec’s from one of Sigfrids own players: Dear Execs I feel I must voice the feelings of the non-Minnesotans on our team - that captain Sigfrids must be stopped. He and his fellow Minnesotans treat the rest of us like outsiders. We do all the hard work while they take the best locker room stalls and most of the ice time. They are also so rude to us. If 2 Minnesotans and a New England team mate are at a table the Minnesotans will switch to their local dialect so the guy from New England can’t understand them – how rude!! These guys need to be put in their place. Yours truly Steve Scheonberger Other less interesting letters were also released including the Fog Devil captain Corey Sorento's now annual request to award teams points for 'moral victories' and reduce the emphasis on the actual goal differential in games. Townie captain and head Zebra Tim Gardner made a request to add a long list of new penalties to the SHC rule book including 2 minutes for smiling while losing and a 5 minute major for speaking French during a game. Meanwhile Expos captain Zack Anderson requested 3 more Jr A players for his team to get them up to .500 hockey. It is not known if or when the SHC exec will act on any of these requests.
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Posted by Barry Duke, Created Sat Jan 21, 2012, Updated Sat Jan 21, 2012
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JOIN THE SHANGHAI HOCKEY CLUB LEAGUE - WINTER SESSION
The January mid season entry draft is coming and you must sign up before the year end to be eligible. The cost is 1000rmb for approximately 15 games plus 400rmb for a beautiful uniform (unless you are drafted by the Expos). The registration can be done online from the top right corner of the home page on this website. Please keep in mind that you must pay 1400rmb before the draft in person to an SHC Exec (or make extremely firm arrangements to do so). The website says $230 because the web software designer doesn't know there is hockey in China. Ignore that - we want RMB
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Posted by Barry Duke, Created Fri Nov 25, 2011
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Its time to start priming the wife, the boss, the customers and any other Hockey Blockers out there that might interfere with you going to that great tournament in the spring. Depending on how short your stay in China is, this can be one of the great life long stories you can take back with you. Cancel that trip to Xian - its over rated. Get on the plane to Dalian or Mongolia!
Based on the buzz heard around the rink, SHC has decided to promote 4 upcoming tournaments to try and have full teams going to each one. Here are the details on the BIG 4:
Dalian Pond Hockey Tournament (2nd weekend in January)
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Mongolia (Jan 25th weekend)
Details to follow but check this website for photos posted from Adam Kameronov's excellent adventure there a few years ago http://www.icehockeyshanghai.com/league/photos.aspx?Action=1&AlbumID=2 627. Expect Beijing, Shenyang and Dalian players and some Russians. Very friendly place!
Bangkok 35+ (Mid March - exact date to follow soon)
Kevin McCarthy organized this last year and said it was a blast. Bangkok runs a first class tournament and of course its a fun city. Kevin will be organizing again this year but needs an assistant as he is out of Shanghai more than in it.
Hong Kong 5's (May 8-12)
This is probably the best organized tournament in Asia. Games are played on the 10th floor of the Mega Box Shopping Mall and every single detail is first class. Cal Wong is recruiting a 'Competitive' team and we are looking for a volunteer to run the 'Recreational' team. Cal has done this before so he can help anyone who takes on the Rec team.
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Posted by Barry Duke, Created Mon Nov 7, 2011, Updated Mon Jan 16, 2012
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Wikileaks Infiltrates SHC Dressing Rooms Wikileaks shocked the hockey world this week by releasing transcripts of actual team conversations made behind the closed doors of Shanghai Hockey Club team dressing rooms. While some revelations will not surprise (for example the rainbow colours on the Puxi Checkers logo are not an coincidence) others will cause controversy within the SHC community. Perhaps one of the most pressing questions to start the season was ‘can a group of type A psychopaths bond into a winning team’. The following transcripts from the Townie dressing room before their first game can shed a little light on their progress. Player/coach Tim Gardners opening address seems to set the table for the season: If you ladies leave my island, if you survive Townie training... you will be a weapon, you will be a minister of death, praying for hockey. But until that day you are pukes! You're the lowest form of life on Earth. You are not even human-freaking-beings! You are nothing but unorganized grabasstic pieces of amphibian poop! Because I am hard, you will not like me. But the more you hate me, the more you will learn: I am hard, but I am fair! There is no racial bigotry here! I do not look down on Finns, Swedes, Canucks or Yanks; here you are all equally worthless! And my orders are to weed out all non-hackers who do not pack the gear to serve in my beloved Corps! Do you maggots understand that? And after the 2nd game some scoring tips Tonight... you pukes will sleep with your hockey sticks! You will give your stick a girl's name! Because this is the only fun you people are going to get! Your days of ***explicit content*** old Mary Jane Zhang through her pretty pink ***explicit content*** are over! You're married to this piece, this weapon of graphite and wood! And you will be faithful! And a little attitude adjustment before the 3rd game Coach Gardner: Rookie, what is that button on your hockey jersey? Antti Kivioja: A play fair symbol, sir! Coach Gardner: Where’d you get it? Antti Kivioja: I don’t remember, sir! Coach Gardner: What is that you’ve got written on your helmet? Antti Kivioja: "Born to kill," sir! Coach Gardner: You write "Born to kill" on your helmet, and you wear a play fair button. What’s that supposed to be, some kind of sick joke? Antti Kivioja: No, sir! Coach Gardner: What is it supposed to mean? Antti Kivioja: I don’t know, sir! Coach Gardner: You don’t know very much, do you? Antti Kivioja: No, sir! Coach Gardner: You better get your head and your ass wired together, or I will take a giant poop on you! Antti Kivioja: Yes, sir! Coach Gardner: Now answer my question or you’ll be standing tall before the man! Antti Kivioja: I think I was trying to suggest something about the duality of man, sir! Coach Gardner: The what? Antti Kivioja: The duality of man. The Jungian thing, sir! Coach Gardner: Whose side are you on, son? Antti Kivioja: Our side, sir! Coach Gardner: Don’t you love your team? Antti Kivioja: Yes, sir! Coach Gardner: Then how ‘bout getting with the program? Why don’t you jump on the team and come on in for the big win? Antti Kivioja: Yes, sir! Coach Gardner: Son, all I’ve ever asked of my Townies is for them to obey my orders as they would the word of God. We are here to help the Finns and Swedes, because inside every European there is an American trying to get out. It’s a hard-ball world, son. We’ve gotta try to keep our heads until this play fair craze blows over! Antti Kivioja: Aye-aye, sir! 
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Posted by Barry Duke, Created Sun Nov 6, 2011
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Please check your schedule. The games previously scheduled for Saturday November 5th have been re- scheduled for Friday Nov 4th at the Mercedes Benz Arena. It seems the Songjiang folks need a few extra days to get the place back in order after the interruption they caused to SHC's regular events. We have been told that shinny in Songjiang is still scheduled to return November 8th.
Please note that because of the high cost of MB ice and their lack of flexibility, we must start and end each game exactly on schedule to avoid a curfew. This means a maximum 2 minute warmup. Please be ready to play as soon as the Zamboni is off the ice (especially GOALIES!!)
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Posted by Barry Duke, Created Sun Oct 30, 2011
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Oct 16th 2011 - First weekend completed - Free Water - Fulls stats now online instructions below
The kickoff
weekend is over and despite a few hiccups the games seem to have been a
success. All three games on Friday were 1 goal games, and while
Saturdays were more high scoring, all teams were within striking
distance of a win at least until the final 10 minutes.
As you should know we have several large water coolers available for games. If you don't already have a super cool water bottle, you can buy one from the league for 50 rmb. Get them game days from Joy at the score keeping box or at shinny from Money Olhrich. We will ask Big Bamboo to delete the water from our cooler and add more beer.
Score keeping was
a challenge as we had new sheets, new scorers, new players and no
jersey numbers. Still we did manage to record the goals, assists and
penalties accurately as per what the referees called. Goalies and refs
were not included, but we will hopefully get them added next week. If
you want to see the actual game sheet stats do the following:
1) go to 'schedule'
2) select 'all' where it says 'SHOW upcoming - past - all'
3) select the 'i' in a circle for game info to the right of the game you want to see
4) click 'stats'
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Posted by Barry Duke, Created Sun Oct 16, 2011, Updated Thu Dec 1, 2011
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The 3rd Bi-Annual SHC Golf Classic is almost 2 weeks away and spots are going fast. If you want to
join the fun, please send an email ASAP to Tim Gardner at tbg777@yahoo.com.
- What: 18 holes of golfing good toimes!
- Why: Goodtoimes! Plus, there are no hockey games scheduled that weekend; we need some mischief to keep us oot of trouble !
- Where: Orient Golf Course, Songjiang (Puxi - Tim will provide detailed driving directions)
- When: Bus leaves Big Bamboo, Nan yang Lu at 10:30 am sharp on Saturday October 29th, tee off is at 12 noon
- How Much: 910RMB per person for 18 holes (includes 2 free beer at the course, golf cart and caddie, caddie tip not included, but is not required)
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Posted by Barry Duke, Created Wed Oct 12, 2011, Updated Sun Oct 16, 2011
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Sept 24, 2011
The Bethune Cup is widely regarded as the annual China expat hockey challenge to determine the best team in China. This year a strong Shanghai Red Guard team completed the long march with a 5-0 round robin sweep of the tournament against strong teams from Beijing, Shenyang, Dalian (2 teams) and Mongolia. Lead my captain Tim Gaadner and revitalized veteran Duncan ‘Colonel’ Smith, the Guard made good use of 9 rookies to pound the shell shocked northerners into a state of depression so deep that several bottles of Jager were required to cheer them back up. The first two games against Mongolia and Dalian 2 were easy victories, but things tightened up against Dalian 1 who held on until Shanghai opened things up in the second half. Bejing was next and threw a scare into the eventual winners holding a lead past the half way point and keeping it tight to the end. The final game was a dramatic affair against Shenyang who were the other undefeated team at that point. Stacked with ringers from across northern China, the Shenyang players were fast and passed well. They too held a lead past the half way point but the Red Guard changed gears and pulled away in the final 10 minutes to win the game comfortably 5-3 with John Hilton doing an end to end dangle for the final insurance goal.
The team’s chances were almost crushed before the tournament started when SHC regular goalie JF Goalanger had to cancel out last minute with a case of the dangerous IHASG Flu (I Have A Shanghai Girlfriend Flu). Luckily newcomer Darren ‘don’t call me Sieve’ Seath answered the call to back stop the team with solid saves and a few dramatic race to the blue line poke checks. Newcomers Ryan Sturgeon, John Hilton and Mike Collier anchored the defence under the guidance of their older and wiser defensive partners Andy R&T Weinstein, Barry Duke and the Colonel. SHC buzzsaw John Pezel set a tournament record for most 360 degree circles with the puck and also got a bunch of goals along with linemates Andy Hughes who got the first goal of the tournament and January signup Paul Hayes who got the first goal of his life. Two other January signups worked well on Mike Goffman’s line with Chris Joslin and Goffman scoring often during the tournament and Shane Wilson waiting until afterward to finally score. New comer Antti Kivioja was dominant controlling the puck in the offense zone setting up Timmy Gaadner often (or else he would be benched). SHC Veteran Adam Cameronov controlled the ice between the bluelines as usual and even showed some strong finishing moves when the score was close in the last 2 games. It is believed this is the first tournament win for the Red Guard since the legendary 1932 Shanghai team had their historic undefeated season. Special thanks to the hosts from Shenyang and all the great people from the other teams. In the words of the Colonel ‘ If my wife finds out how much fun I am having I will be in big trouble’. When we find out which bar we left the trophy in we will have it returned to Shanghai for engraving and display at Big Bamboo (or on Cameronov’s balcony).
Ready….. Bark on One.... One…….Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaa-ooooooooooooooh
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Posted by Barry Duke, Created Sat Sep 24, 2011, Updated Wed Oct 12, 2011
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hockey blade pattern.pdf (527.81 K)Once again this year SHC’s own goalie & stick salesman, Will Kao, will be offering custom hockey sticks for sale. The sticks are available in 3 popular blades and 3 flex’s. As a nice added feature your name and our Shanghai/NHL style logo can be added to make it a nice souvenir or Shanghai Hockey. Orders must be in by next week. The details are as follows:
Cost: ¥400
Order Deadline: Sept 26th
Delivery: before Christmas
Contact: Will Kao 18621992339 willyumkao@gmail.com
Blades: MA Afinogenov / P90 Forsberg / P55 Lidstrom
Shaft/Flex: 100% carbon 60" 455+/- flex 85/100/110 (Right or Left)
Goalie stick: LUC 27" or 28" paddle $500rmb each
Junior Sticks also available – contact Will
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Posted by Barry Duke, Created Mon Sep 19, 2011, Updated Mon Sep 26, 2011
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Yes - league registration is now closed with a record 120 players spread across 8 teams. The next opportunity to get into this league is the Jan 1st draft for the 2nd half of the season.
If you missed out don't despair. Shinny is still available. We have 2 sessions under our belt and 17 to go before Christmas. You can pay 1500rmb for the period until Christmas or 150rmb per session (showing up for 10 out of 19 is the break even point).Just show up at the rink on a scheduled date and bring cash and equipment
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Posted by Barry Duke, Created Fri Sep 16, 2011, Updated Fri Sep 16, 2011
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And now a few words from Father Tim Gardner, captain of the Townies and head of referees......
If any of you have refing experience, or a desire to learn how to ref, we need at least one volunteer from each team; … looking to recruit 5-6 new refs this year; no previous refing experience is required, but it’s helpful. If you want to ref, it’s a paid gig (50 RMB / game), but it’s also a commitment; (we) will be running a ref clinic in a couple of weeks; you should be a fairly strong skater, and know the basic rules (we play USA Hockey rules, with some Hockey Canada rules)
Editor's note: SHC has lost 5 referees this season due to job transfers and/or reaching the end of their mandatory community service sentence. We have been lucky enough to have a fine tradition of quality volunteer refing in the past, and need new blood so we can continue to play. If you want to help ooot please contact Tim at tbg777@yahoo.com
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Posted by Barry Duke, Created Fri Sep 16, 2011, Updated Wed Oct 12, 2011
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Sorry folks, we forgot to include the link to the Red Guard Jerseys sign-up sheet: https://www.smartsheet.com/b/publish?EQBCT=0699f80e82754d13b82631fec410a2fa Please fill in the form and we will email everyone on/after September 1st to collect money (can pay when/if signing up for league), approximately 400RMB per jersey x 2 jerseys for the red/white set.
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Posted by Barry Duke, Created Sat Aug 27, 2011, Updated Fri Sep 16, 2011
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Folks, If free beer, the chance to pad your stats against the Expos and getting to listen to Fitz on the mic were not enough reasons for you to sign up for another year of SHC league action then how about this list of Captains to lead you to victory and good toimes? Ladies and Gentlemen here are your 2011-12 SHC League team captains: Fog Devils - Corey Sorrento
Ghost Warriors - Cory Burnett
Bombers - Ryan Burke
Expos - Jonny GeenEn
Paper Tigers - Andy Sigfrids
Broncos - Cal Wong Let's play some hockey! Los Executivos Your Shanghai Hockey Club Execs
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Posted by Barry Duke, Created Sat Aug 27, 2011, Updated Mon Aug 29, 2011
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New Exec Members SHC Faithful, A big thank you to all those that voted for the candidates vying for the 2 exec positions on the board this year, it was a very close battle but in the end we would like to extend a warm (like the feeling you get after your 3rd Jager shot and a sweaty Mark Andrews arm over your shoulder) SHC welcome to your new execs: Brian "Wally" Wallace Barry Duke Updates on shinny and league start times coming shortly (as well as some fancy online forms for league this year). Don't light any cop cars on fire if your exec candidate didn't win
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Posted by Barry Duke, Created Tue Aug 23, 2011
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