Riverbank Hockey Parents Association

RB BANTAMS vs. BAYONNE/STATEN ISLAND SELECTS
March 12, 2008, Riverbank

Score 3-2

The Riverbank Bantams won a closely matched game in the final seconds of the third period versus the hard battling Selects. The RB Bantams got off to a quick start with an early goal in the first period and followed up with another as the Selects were still finding their skating legs. In the 2nd and 3rd periods, the Selects launched repeated offensive charges to the RB net and successfuly trapped the puck in the RB zone to tie the RB Bantams 2-2. In the final minutes of 3rd period, the two teams battled to gain the advantage. The RB Bantams scored with less than five seconds left for the win. A great game for both teams! Kudos to Riverbank and the Selects!

RB BANTAMS vs. PELHAM PREDATORS
March 9, 2008, Riverbank

Score 0-5

The Pelham Predators shut out the Riverbank Bantams with strong, clean, offensive and defensive play. The RB Bantams made efforts to find a crack in Pelham's defense to launch an effective attack but were repelled before reaching the net in RB breakouts. RB set ups were stymied with close coverage in the front of the goal. Pelham managed the puck well in the RB zone scoring periodically. Pelham played very well throughout the game earning kudos. A well fought, tough game for the battling RB Bantams.

RB BANTAMS vs. WHITE PLAINS PLAINSMEN
February 24, 2008, Riverbank

Score: 2-5

The White Plains Plainsmen defeated the Riverbank Bantams, 5-2, in an exciting game of ice hockey. Using well-honed offensive and defensive position play, the Plainsmen sustained an early advantage by scoring twice early on and once again. The RB Bantams broke free of the Plainsmen defense and gained ground coming from behind to score two goals, one in the last period. However, the Plainsmen responded by cutting off RB offensive attacks, trapping the puck in the RB zone and making an unrelenting offensive effort scored to 2 goals in the final minutes of the game in a very strong finish. Great game Plainsmen! Bravo RB Bantams for fighting hard to the end.

RB BANTAMS vs. WESTCHESTER MARINERS
February 23, 2008, E. J. Murray Memorial Skating Center

Score: 5 - 0

In a return match, the Riverbank Bantams held the Westchester Mariners scoreless with solid goaltending and defense. The RB Bantams faced continuous charges by the Mariner forwards and center to their zone for shots on goal. However, the RB defense did not allow goals or the Mariners to keep the puck in the attacking zone or neutral ice long enough to launch an effective offensive. The Mariners and RB Bantams traded runs up and down the ice for the entire game but the Bantams were able to score on set ups and battles in the front of the Mariner's net. Kudos to both teams!

RB BANTAMS vs. ENGLEWOOD FIELD CLUB
February 10, 2008, Riverbank

Score: 3-7

The Englewood Field Club in a return match bested the RB Bantams 7-3 in an exciting game of ice hockey. The determined, swift skating EFC team scored early and followed up with 2 goals to place the RB Bantams at a 3-0 disadvantage. The RB Bantams recovered their offense and defense to even the score to 3-3 with hard forward skating and breakaways that passed through the EFC defense. However, EFC renewed their offense to score 4 more goals by slipping through the RB defense, trapping the puck to pound the well-defending RB goalies who made many great saves. Congrats to EFC! Hurrahs for the RB Bantams for coming back from a 3-0 score!

RB BANTAMS vs. MARINERS
February 3, 2008,

Score: 2-1

After only a few hours rest from Saturday nights late game vs Nassau, the Riverbank Bantams were back on the ice early vs. the Westchester Mariners. The RB Bantams got off to a slow start and fell behind the more energetic and focused Mariners team. As the game progressed and the boys found their rhythm and despite the chippiness in the game, the RB Bantams started to gain control of the play. By the end of the 2nd period, all that was needed were for some pucks to go in the net. However, the Mariners defended well, trapped the puck in the RB zone and did not allow the RB Bantams solid opportunities for shots on goal. Good passing and swift skating with renewed determination and guidance from Coach Nate, resulted in 2 third period goals, one near the end of the 3rd period leaving no time for the Mariners to respond. This was another well deserved victory in very close, 2-1 win over the fast skating, hard playing Mariners. Congratulations on a great weekend of hockey which was capped off with the GIANTS great win. Thanks to the unrelenting Mariners for a good game of ice hockey. [AB]

RB BANTAMS vs. NASSAU HOCKEY
February 2, 2008, Lisa McGraw Rink

Score: 5-2

In a well played game at Princeton NJ, the Riverbank Bantams got off to a fast start against Nassau who nearly won in a shootout in a very close game early in the season. Riverbank used their skating skills and good passing to score 2 quick goals in the first minutes of the game. Nassau responded with heavy body checking and the game went chippy for a while as Riverbank made heavy returns on Nassau's investment. Both teams evened out to play by skill. The teams traded goals in the final two periods for a final score of 5-2. The game showed how far the RB team has progressed this season and made the trip a great success. Well done! And kudos to Nassau for being resilient and determined to gain the laurel! [AB]

RB BANTAMS vs. BAYONNE/STATEN ISLAND SELECTS
January 27, 2008, Riverbank

Cancellation Game

The Bayonne/Staten Island Selects graciously visited the RB Bantams on a last minute request to play due to a side cancellation. The two teams engaged in a fast paced scrimmage and both teams had a good workout. In their next meeting in March, the Selects will have their full team on hand to fully challenge the RB Bantams. Thanks to Ray DeMeno and the Selects for coming so far on such short notice.

RB BANTAMS vs. KODIAK BEARS
January 13, 2008, Riverbank

Score: 1-5

In a return match, the Kodiak Bears came to Riverbank with a stronger line up and a deeper bench than before (12/15/08) and overcame Riverbank 5-1. The Kodiaks dominated the first two periods with aggressive ice play, strong and fast up ice charges to the net and solid forechecking and backchecking. The RB Bantams responded in kind. However, it was not until the third period when they really came together game to show their mettle. By then the Kodiak's advantage was too great to overcome. These two teams will meet again in Newark, DE at the "Flight in Ice" Tournament. Good game to both teams.

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