CCHL: Back in Business

There is hope for the NHL lockout if they can follow in the footsteps of the CCHL and come to their senses. The players and management of the CCHL found common ground at center ice and ended the lockout that lasted two weeks. "We're back in business!", said Jeff "Kano" Cain. "The players agreed to donate a percent of their earnings to the charity "Hockey Fights Obesity" and the owners will match it. "We are thrilled that the CCHL has joined with the NAHL to support our cause", said Donnie "Doughnut Hole" Duncan, the chairman for Hockey Fights Obesity. Week two of the young CCHL season featured the battle of the unbeatens. It pitted Alan's versus The Windmill. The Windmill took a 3-2 lead thanks to two quick strikes by league leading scorer Joel Arsenault, but they couldn't hold the lead for long. Alan's rally sparked by goals by Shane LeBreton and Ed Caron proved to be too much for The Windmill. Alans is now the lone undefeated team in the league. Week two also found two teams looking to get into the win column. Cheers was eager for the return of their captain Tim Walsh who missed game 1 with a SWD injury that had many believing his career was over. The injury has plagued the league for several years and researchers have found that Sneezing While Driving (SWD) injuries are on the rise and air conditioning may be one of the factors involved. Walsh was treated by Dr. Lucy Flem who is considered the leading authority on SWD. Captain Tim was back in the lineup for game two against Cimmos and it paid dividends immediately. Walsh scored two goals, but it was Cory "Cockroach" Laroche who led all scorers with four lamp lighters. Nate Raimo had the hat trick for Cimmo's in a losing effort. Even John "King Tutt" Tuttle's thirty five saves couldn't save Cimmo's who now sit alone in the cellar. Zach Guercia made twenty eight saves for Cheers. It was a sound defensive effort by both teams as Cheers came out on top 10-8.