New Britain herald., 1927-12-23

Wallingford ...,. 15 .-65
 Games Tonight
 New Britain at Holyoke.
 Walllngford at Meridcn.
 The New Britain roller hockey ,eam, though showing superior team work for the greater part of the game, was defeated by the Holyoke Giants at the Stanley Arena last night. The New Britain team, show ing a complete reversal or form over its exhibition last Monday night, started scoring in the first half but a second halt rally bv the visitors in which every break possible went against the nome club, gave the clan of Jean lead that New Britain couldn't overcome.
 An idea Of the kind Of "brcaks' New Britain was up against last night can be gained from the fact that three cleanly shot goals came out ot Holyoke's cage while a fourth, hit the top bar and rested behind the goal tenders feet. Just as Boucher made a lunge for the hall, St. Aubin hooked it out of danger.
 On the other hand, in the second half, Holyoke made what appeared 10 be at least three very lucky shots. One hoped in very slowly because of the English" on 1t while the others hit the side pipe and slithered in while Blount twisted his legs every which way trying to stop them.
 From the first period right to the end Of the game. the ipCal quintet flashed a pretty floor game. Not be- fore this season has New Britain as last night. Drives were made only when necessary and at times, Boucher with his clever handling Of the ball made Fred Jean look fool ish as he tucked by him while Alexander piled into all opposition in a great fight for the game.
 The defensive trio again found its stride last night and HolyoNe had to work exceedingly hard to get near New Britain's cage. Blount's wort in the goal was exceptional and had it not been for the trick" twists o. the ball as it hoped into the cage Folyoke would hayo been two or three goals short Of winning.
 The three goals which came out for New Britain, were heart break CTS. Boucher drove one from th' side that hit the back of the cage and took the net with if on its out ward journey. Alexander sent two shots from the far side. Both hit the side and came out. These beat New Britain.
 Referee Billy Luch failed to call a foul unttl the third period. Then the game began 10 get rough and Captain Fred Jean of the visitor was caught three times pNsh!ng while .Alriuda. Holyoke halfback had another called on him. Brown received two calls but one, which was an out and out foul saved New Britain from another score by Hol- yoke.
 Adding to the misforrunes Of tho team, in the second period while he was going great guns. AleXand"1 collidod with one ol the iron poles holding the net in place and injured his neck. He left but returned tc
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 New Britain led at the end Of the first period 9 to 1 on goals hy Muir head and Boucher. S'. Aupin eo' Holyoke's point. Then in the sec ond half, IIolyoke had ifs field day and scored five straight counters while New Britain couldn't :. one in. Two Of the three outs took place in this session.
 Again in the third period. Nv Britain outscored HolynEe to Q lu' another "out" occurred and killed New Bri+ain's chances. U0lychs lost one goal on fouls in this session aud New Britain needed fT1 .o lie. I@ same ended. however, before ;ho-' could be made.
 Bib Touchcr starred for Now Britain with his er.at work aeains' Jean. His handling Of the ball o, tho floor WAS a ratrn'iou and th, great master' had ;Il hu could d. 'o keep 'h" local rusr., from niua tr- tho ball 10 Hnsu.''s eng. w every sally. N-2aal Ui' ia 'h. r,st gan, siron f' cam" ro N.u Britain last night wtue Iro~u's Passes to tho front ",r u."y t1 watch. Captain MHrtuG rry his usual great d,ansya game a' center and jt can w.I l. -.id O. the team 'hat amhw.1 tAe -m vas lost. 1T. players .9aea' hard r "i0.
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 First Period
 Goals Won by Cas,d hy Tim Nov Britain Novnad 2:t
 ? iToyor- S} tpun 5:2
 3 New Britain Bon" ar 6;2
 second prriOd
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