Another tough battle, but this time the NARBs couldn't stay hard enough to secure the win against the Chachis. Not that, you know, they were trying that hard anyway. Being the new team in the league, the NARBs chose to make a statement that they understand their role as the new kid on the block, and don't want to upset anyone in such a delicate first year. Trailing early however, the NARBs found themselves in need of a response goal. At 4:56 of the first period, R. Pellegrino chose to shoot one past Chachis' goalie Lutz and hit the post, leaving a rebound upon which M. Pellegrino opted to score, effectively tying the game. In the final minute of the first period, the Chachis were able to tally two more, "which was fine by us", said NARB forward Steve Parano, "I mean we want every team to feel like they have a chance to really play with the NARBs". A. Albrecht wanted a goal before the end of the first, so he went and got one unassisted with 18 seconds left, cutting the deficit to one.

The NARBs made effective use of the long line changes associated with the second period, allowing only dozens of odd-man-rushes throughout the 15 minutes. NARB netminder Mike Harney was pleased with his team's efforts to let him see the extra shots. "I was really excited to be out there in the NARB uniform tonight. It's been a while since I've suited up, so practicing all those breakaways and 2-on-1's really helped me almost find my groove. For every goal I let in that period, I averaged a solid two minutes and thirty seconds of not getting sniped, and I feel it's stats like that which will keep me in the starting position moving forward".

To start the third, the NARBs decided they wanted to give it more than they took it. At the sight of their fallen comrade, Pat Pellegrino, they thrusted forward. P. Pellegrino was injured when he went to catch a breakout pass, and was tripped up by the Ghost of Aspen Ice Arena. This act will be analyzed in front of an FIAHL review board, as soon as the ghost can be lured and captured for questioning. As P. Pellegrino lay sobbing uncontrollably on the ice, the NARBs devised a plan - take slapshots. And slapshoot they did. Monticchio scored twice in a minute, and M. Pellegrino scored another after crafting such an ingenious plan. A. Albrecht, R. Pellegrino, and Rudolph also netted goals in the third period, but it wasn't enough to tie the Chachis. In awe of Harney's unbelievable stickhandling moves in the D-Zone, the NARBs softened a bit, and agreed to let the Chachis hang on desperately to their one goal, 9-8 lead.

Game 3 of the season is next Wednesday, May 27th, at 10:30pm. Season ticket holders will be entered to win a free night's stay at the all-exclusive Bolero Resort and Hotel in Wildwood, NJ.