INJURY REPORT
KNUCKLES went to see the team physician this week. He said, "The ACL is "loose" - which may be a partial or complete tear. Also might be meniscus damage." When our Purp reporters located KNUCKLES on the golf course he was a bit more optimistic and was quoted as saying, "An MRI scheduled for next week. I'm running 2 miles a day, taking my vitamins and I feel great! Big deal if I can't really cut or turn...that is why they have boards at each end of the rink! I'm sure that Purp Nation anxiously awaits my return."
MAD DOG MISSING
A strange event happened Sunday night. For the first time in Purp history, the beer guy did not show up! An email earlier this week from MAD DOG gave the reason why: "Team, I am sorry for the no-show this week. I was on my way to the rink with the 30 pack when all of a sudden out of nowhere..." well, you guys get the picture. Leave it to team co-captain BOSS to quickly get dressed after the game and head to the store for some victory beverages. No hard feelings MAD DOG!!
TEX TAKES ON MICKEY MOUSE AND STILL MAKES IT TO THE GAME
After playing hockey with Mickey Mouse for a week, TEX's plane landed in Manchseter at 6:10pm Sunday night. TEX was fully dressed and on the ice for warm-ups at 7:00. Although that was impressive, TEX secretly told Purp reporters how he did it. "Sure, people on the plane thought I was a bit strange for wearing full hockey equipment, but the hardest part was driving my truck with skates on! There was NO WAY I was going to miss opening night. Besides, I found out that Mickey Mouse isn't real...it's just a person dressed up. What a let down!"