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 Caps Alumni v Coconuts Hockey Club

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Hey!  Doesn't that qualify as goalie interference?

If only Slapshot could do that to the Pens' goalies . . . ;-)

This event is always well-attended, even though the quality of hockey is usually less-than-stellar.  It's for a good cause after all (St. Jude's Hospital this time), and it's always fun watching Laughlin, Army and Hunter out on the ice again.  Last year, the game was a lot closer (possibly because Steve Kolbe was in goal for the Caps last year!); this time when I left after the second period, it was 8-0 Alumni (ouch!).  Halpern and Klee made their appearance and took off (game the next day).  Langway was patrolling the blueline with aplomb, while his forwards kept the puck in the Coconuts' zone for the majority of the game.  Missed passes, slow wheels, mascot interference--this game had it all!  And when it was done, the Alumni had raised $10,000 for St. Jude's--not too shabby!

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Tim Army is ready for battle

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Army gets a big smile from a teammate

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Army is dangerous by the net while Hunter lurks in the slot

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Army taking a beating in front of the crease

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As you can see, there was a big crowd in attendance

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Tim Hunter in prime scoring position

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Langway shares a grin with a Coconuts player

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This kid looks at Langway in awe

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Laughlin and Army have a laugh on the bench

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Laughlin prepares to take the faceoff

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Note the tattered condition of Craig's shorts

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These guys look like they're having fun!

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I would have to say that Mr. Payne was DEFINITELY in pain after giving up 8 goals!

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The view from the glass

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The old guys put another one past Payne

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Slapshot has a little chat with Payne

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Shortly after this was taken, the Alumni scored again--surprise!

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Eventually, Slapshot was removed from play by the officials

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But not before he got a good view of the action from his perch