Cooz backstops Ballers to a close 9-3 win.

The gold Rough Riders had a rough day trying to score on Cooz. And when they did beat him, guys like JA Ambrosino were there to make the save.

It was a battle for first place, as the two teams at the top met here in an early season matchup.

Don Fortini's new skates didn't do much for his skating, but he said it didn't hurt when he blocked shots for either team.

It was 3-1 green after one and they were off and running. It was 7-2 after two, and by that time, guys like Steve Hardy and Dan Ryan were getting regular shifts.

"This is the time to get guys like that some ice time," said Jon Morin.

Kevin Flanagan and Jacob Minsk were going stride for stride all game long, as all the old guys sat and just watched. In the end, it was Flanagan showing he was still king of the Friday morning jungle getting 3 goals in the 9-3 win.

Sub goalie Mike Vest noted the lack of defense on the gold team.

"Yeah, there's that," said Bob Powell.

The green Breakfast Ballers improve to 3-0 and appear to be the team to beat, even with Tony Onello.


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