BRONZE LEAGUE'S WILSON CONTRACTING'S STARS WEREN'T 'FOOLIN' AROUND' ON SATURDAY, NOW HEADED TO CHAMPIONSHIP

HARRINGTON, DE - April 3, 2006

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Although it was April Fool’s Day, neither the Wilson Contracting’s “Stars” nor the Stover Homes’ “Outlaws” were joking around in the fast-paced, Bronze league, ice hockey game.

It was obvious from the start that both teams were eager to score. In the first period, however, while one of the Outlaws sat in the penalty box, his team’s goalie, Dave Freeman, saved two attempts—the second caught in mid air just seconds before the scoreless period ended.

It wasn’t until the second period that the scoring action erupted as the Stars’ Robert Patterson (assist: Fred Messa) grabbed a goal and was followed by teammate Carl Klein (unassisted) thirty seconds later. Less than one minute later, the Outlaws’ John Gregory (assist: Petr Lyseil) answered with a goal. Not to be outdone, the Stars’ Dave Wilson (unassisted) netted another puck. As the period progressed, the Stars’ goalie, Joe Alvarado, held back all attempts snatching two shots out of the air and keeping the team ahead by two points.

In the final period, both teams were aggressive and the Outlaws’ Dan Matta (unassisted), with 1:25 left on the clock, tried to close up the gap; however, it wasn’t enough as the Stars grabbed the (3-2) win. Through the double elimination playoffs, the Stars will now advance to the championship game tentatively scheduled for Sunday, April 9 at 6:00 p.m.

The Centre Ice Rink at the Delaware State Fair in Harrington offers an adult (18+) hockey league; men and women are encouraged to join. The League is USA Hockey certified and Atlantic Amateur Hockey Association (AAHA) affiliated. Per USA Hockey standards, placement is based on interest, experience and ability. The Bronze League is designed for those players who are interested in organized hockey. The depth of talent will span the entire range of skill and age. For more information on how you can compete or for information on watching the playoff games and the championship, please call The Centre at (302) 398-5900.###