"Do You Believe in Miracles"

Those fateful words were uttered by Al Michaels in the last seconds of the US Olympic Hockey team defeating the Russians in the 1980 Olympics. These same words were uttered tonight by the Grave Diggers after we defeated the Chiefs 5-4.

In a game that can only be described as MIRACULOUS, the Grave Diggers amounted a consistent attack and pushed the Chiefs to do something they have not done all season and chase another team for the lead. Though they were able to tie it up, the arrival of our regular goalie John made it that special to have our complete team together. Both teams had 25 shots on goal yet we were still able to squeak in the deciding goal with 4:46 left in the game.

Being my third time to play for a championship and my second winner, this one proved to be the most special. Playing with a group of guys who were more concerned with having fun and playing as a team allowed us to win. We were not individuals focused on being difference makers we were teammates playing for each other.

I would like to thank our fans for showing up for tonight's game. You made this game that much fun for us to have shared it with you. At times your cheers proved to be the extra teammate we needed to push us. I also want to thank Raul for taking the position of our coach and being our ready to play to player to fill in for some of our injured guys who fought to stay in the game all night. Raul you have been a detriment to this team for numerous seasons and your accomplishments will never be forgotten. I look forward to many more seasons with you. I also would like to thank all of my teammates tonight for making this victory special (Ron, Steve C., Stephen S., Randy, Bob, Tim, Billy, Mel, Howard, Brian, Tom, Bruce, David, and John). I look forward to playing with each and every one of you again next session and growing as a team.

Here are some pictures from our celebration (at least the clean ones, you know how those hockey celebrations can go).