Table Hockey Heaven

[bluecollardan]

look out for the Punisher

[Jim Rzonca]

Im prasticing up on my betting skills for Las Vegas so i bet a Gatineau type will WIN and PRINT IT! Its the GAMACHE or DESJARDINS.

Its great to see players traveling to this event! The East has lost dates over the last few years. Binghamton picks up some slack whith this great event . Good luck to the travelers and to the orginizers playing in BINGHAMTON!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NHbOqmNVm8

Jim Rzonca
www.StigaLasVegas.com

[DTHLcommish]

My final four ? on the 21st .... Dany P. L . , Matt D . , S . Klump and Mike Cap . All good guys but who wants it more . It will be a great tournament ,with no clear cut ... who will have the hot hand and peak at the right time when the A bracket is done and set for the playoffs . Hope we get timely results and photos as well .Let the fur fly . Dang I wish I were going .

[Steve Dowell]

Those "hot hands" are very dangerous! Often times that's what wins the cup! Good luck to all and sorry I cannot be there.

[KevinSoCal]

Good luck to all of the players involved in the Battle at Binghamton today.
It's a great day for table hockey!

We do not stop playing because we grow old;
We grow old because we stop playing.

Kevin

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Dr. Kevin Rafferty
UNITED STATES STIGA SHOOTOUT
Huntington Beach, CA

[EricK]

OK, here's what I got...


From Johnny Labs...


Alain Gamache 11-0-2
Michel Decarie 11-1-1
Dany Leclerc 10-1-2
Chris DiDomizio 10-2-1
Steve Bernstein 9-2-2 (I think...txt msg said "Stein")
Eric Desjardins 9-3-1

[EricK]

Here's your A Group at Binghamton...

1. Alain Gamache
2. Steve Bernstein
3. Eric DesJardins
4. David Decrozant
5. Michel Decarie
6. Chris DiDomizio
7. Dany Leclerc
8. Stephen Klump



Mr. Caponetti was a late scratch, I am told. But Mr. Bernstein a late add.

We've got two US players in the top 8. Go Steve and Chris!

Them Canadians are tough. It's like hockey is big in Canada or something...

[EricK]

Am told by reliable sources that it's Mr. Bernstein and Mr. Gamache in the finals.

[EricK]

A Pool finals: Gamache over Bernstein 4-0.

B Pool finals: Matt DiDomizio over Eric Dibacco 3-2.

C Pool finals: Len Mecca over Jerry Kiballa 3-1.



Thanks to Len and Johnny Labs for the results.

And congrats to Mike Horan and Jerry Kiballa and their crew for putting on the second edition of the Battle at Binghamton.

[Jim Rzonca]

I knew it. Its the GAMACHE!!! Things are lookin up for Las Vegas!

Congrats
Jim Rzonca

[BOBBY 21]

[johnny labs]

I think its funny that Eric(lives in Chicago) was getting results from me (i live in Las Vegas) via Len who was playing in the event in upstate NY. BTW I was working in a sportsbook. Its all good!!!

[bathlmike]

Thanks Len, John, and Eric for keeping the community updated. I am just not that electronically savey. The final results were accurate and the official results for all players will be posted on the USTHA website soon. To all who attended, My apologies for the slow start to the event and my abscense for the first 1.5 hours to attend my daughter's NY State Championship run in Field Hockey!

http://www.wbng.com/sports/highschool/70681002.html?video=YHI&t=a

http://www.pressconnects.com/article/20091120/SPORTS05/911200400/1118/SPORTS05/M-E+regroups+to+earn+berth+in++B++field+hockey+final

Her team had won Friday , which she played a big role in but unfortunately the lost 2-0 on Saturday against a team with the goaltender with the last name of Didomizio. Those Didom's were hard to beat that day, even at our event. But, Hockey is in my families blood, from table, to ice, to the grass, GO HOCKEY! I hope everyone had a great time, tell your friends who were not in attendance about us and maybe next year they will put us on there schedule. I hope you all got your fill of food we will try to improve on that next year as well. Maybe we will have waitresses serve you at your seat. Can't beat that carving station though, hah!
Congrats Again to the winners! but I think everyone was a winner!


Mike

[PensFan]

The OVTHL pulled back into the Burgh early Sunday morning around 4 30 am. We woud like to thank Mike for the hospitality and for putting on a great tournament. We all had a blast and it was great seeing familiar faces again and meeting some new ones. The door prizes, tee shirt and giant beer mug were great !!!. And man o man, what a buffett !!! That was easliy at least a $10 buffett at any restaraunt and all included in the entry fee.

The OVTHL is already looking forward to next year as well improving on our performance again.

Thanks Mike, for a real good time.

And a thank you to Len for bringing international players, you were a hero, at least to us.
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IT'S A GRATEFUL DAY FOR HOCKEY

LET'S GO PENS
2009 STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONS

[KevinSoCal]

Congrats to all involved in the Battle at Binghamton.

Looking at the tournament Champion plus the B Pool and C Pool Champions, that was a very strong field of competitors!

I like the way your tournament leads up to a minor league hockey game, too!

Kevin

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Dr. Kevin Rafferty
UNITED STATES STIGA SHOOTOUT
Huntington Beach, CA

[NCRSelect]

The NCR Select players did very well, 3 in the top 4 that's excellent.
Alain Eric and David.

Excellente job les boys !

Pascal

[Sabre_in_Virginia]

Congratulations to all those who attended or supported from afar. Another successful, fun event.

I'd telephoned Mecca awhile back about the event, as Binghamtom is not too far from home and would afford me a picturesque drive, as well as an opportunity to see some of you I'd not seen in awhile. (Okay, and to get out of the house). But, I had to work both Saturday and Sunday.

I look forward to reading up on the event and seeing the photos.

Cheers

[EricK]

Hello everybody. The organizers of the Battle at Binghamton have announced the date of their 2010 tournament. It'll be held on Nov. 20.

They're updating their web site. You can find out some details already here:

http://www.freewebs.com/bathl/

They're eager to let you all know the date, but want to be respectful on the hype part, given that there's Edmonton coming up next weekend and Gatineau after that in late October.

Still, you can sign up today or start making plans.


Best,
Eric

[EricK]

Hello. The next event on the schedule after the Canada Challenge in Gatineau is the Battle at Binghamton on Nov. 20.

As the promotion winds up for Gatineau this week, wanted to help the very nice Mike Horan promote the event.

I've heard more players are interested in Binghamton including Dany Leclerc, the Puopolos, John Power, Len Mecca perhaps, and maybe some other MTL-area players. (Keeping it all positive, not calling anyone out by name...just have heard about their interest.)

I've booked my tickets and can't wait.

You can find out more here: http://www.freewebs.com/bathl/

[EricK]

Had a bunch more players sign up for Binghamton...including famous table hockey warrior Reggie S from Edmonton and table hockey dealer Len Mecca of New Jersey.

Still time to register...don't have the link as I type this but it's at the top of the left-hand column (I think) on http://www.ustha.com

[EricK]

Still more players signing up for the Battle at Binghamton...Saturday, Nov. 20.

Looks like some OVTHL guys are on board and a certain Canada Challenge winner as well...

See it all here: http://www.freewebs.com/bathl/



Also: Today, I got the hotel rate at the Holiday Inn across the street from the arena. It was $98 a night (split in two if you're bunking up with someone). But it expires Nov. 10, I am told.

[Sabre_in_Virginia]

Note: I've whipped together this information and may come back and perfect it. Nonetheless, if you are interested in this sort of thing I've given you a great start and point to jump off from.

I hope you appreciate my effort to add to and enhance this great upcoming tournament. ~ Sabre_in_Virginia~

I like to meet the people from the areas I visit and learn something about each area. Enhances the trip and I feel I get more bang for my buck.

If you are traveling to or considering traveling to Binghamton, NY, you may consider doing something more to enhance your journey there. Especially, if you are bringing family along. So, I offer the following things to see and do in Binghamton, NY

Contents

1. Distances to Binghamton by Car

2. Notable People, Things and Places
2A. History

3. AHL Hockey

4. Classic Cars

5. Bundy
- precursor IBM
- Victorian Home
- Antique Barbershop

6. Nightlife - Food & Beer

7. Shopping

8. For Children
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1. Distances - Transportation by Car
Albany - 143 miles
Baltimore - 248 miles
Boston - 304 miles
Buffalo - 222 miles
Harrisburg - 177 miles
New York City - 178 miles
Philadelphia - 190 miles
Pittsburgh - 302 miles
Rochester - 153 miles
Scranton - 61 miles
Syracuse - 76 miles
Washington, D.C. - 283 miles

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2. Notable People, Things and Places
• Recreation Park Carousel
• Art Mission Theater
• Ross Park Carousel
• The Discovery Center
• Apple Hill
• The Forum Theater
• Walk of Stars
• Childhood home of Rod Serling
---- 67 Bennett St.
• Rod Serling School of Fine Arts
• Numerous art galleries / items made there
• Bundy - Victorian Museum / History / IBM
• Antique Carousel Capital of the World

Binghamton, New York is considered the "Carousel Capital of the World" due to the six original carousels in the Triple Cities area, donated by George F. Johnson, owner of the Endicott-Johnson Company early in the 20th century.

These Carousels were donated with the express stipulation that they would never charge admission for anyone to ride them. Apparently when Mr. Johnson was a child he was frequently too poor to ride the local carousel and he vowed this would never happen to another child in the area.

The carousel at the Ross park zoo in Binghamton, NY does charge admission, in a way, as it requires the child to drop one piece of litter found in the park into a trash barrel in order to ride. This is all written on a plaque at the entrance to the carousel

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carousel

http://www.visitbinghamton.org/whattosee/carousels.php

http://www.visitbinghamton.org/whattosee/carousels.php

http://www.visitbinghamton.org/ebrochures/Ride_The_Circuit_2010_Guide.pdf


Rod Serling, creator of "The Twilight Zone" grew up in Binghamton. His boyhood home still stands on the West Side of Binghamton. He graduated from Binghamton Central High School in 1943. These are some key points of interest for Serling fans to visit in the area.

http://www.visitbinghamton.org/ebrochures/rodserling.pdf
http://www.visitbinghamton.org/whattosee/rodserling.php

2.A. History
A great source of information, both current and historical, about all aspects of life in Binghamton, NY would include Wikipedia's

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Binghamton,_New_York


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3. AHL Hockey

Binghamton Senators of the AHL
http://www.binghamtonsenators.com/

@ home
19 Nov, Friday night, 7pm
Hershey Bears

@ home
20 Nove, Saturday night, 7pm
Hartford Wolfpack

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4. Classic Cars
Classic Car Museum
http://www.classiccarmuseum.org/
160 antique cars
daily 9-5
About the Museum
The Northeast Classic Car Museum is an educational facility that collects, preserves, interprets and exhibits vehicles related to the evolution of transportation, with particular emphasis on the role of the automobile and its impact on American culture.

The Northeast Classic Car Museum is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation, chartered by the New York State Department of Education. The Museum is funded by generous private and corporate donors, fund-raising efforts, and by admissions and gift shop sales. Governed by a 20+ member Board of Trustees, the Museum relies on 4 paid staff members and nearly 100 volunteers for operations.

The Museum opened on Memorial Day weekend 1997 with one building and just over 50 vehicles on display. Currently, over 160 vehicles are on display in 5 connected buildings. Informative videos, period fashions, and more enhance the Museum experience.

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5. Bundy
- precursor IBM
- Victorian Home
- Antique Barbershop


Bundy Arts and Victorian Museumhttp://www.bundymuseum.org/site3/

In the wake of the industrial revolution, the way in which humans understood and organized time shifted. In the industrial workplace, time became a unit of measuring work performance; a worker’s productivity could be measured by judging their output versus the amount of time spent working.

A machine that could accurately record a worker’s time would have been especially useful. In 1888, a jeweler named Willard Bundy patented such a device.

His brother Harlow E. Bundy, an attorney and entrepreneur saw a market for the device, and the Bundy Manufacturing Company was born in 1889.

The time-recording clocks were greatly successful, one of their biggest clients being the U.S. Postal Service.

Bundy Manufacturing — 1905
courtesy of the IBM archives
The company was reorganized as International Time Recording Company in 1906, and moved to Endicott. After two more mergers and reorganizations, the company became International Business Machines (IBM).

The Permanent Exhibits….
Permanent Collection: A collection of authentic BundyTime Recording Clocks dating back to the 1890’s to early 1900’s.

* African Gallery: Discover the "The Picasso Meets Africa" gallery….one of the largest collections of ancestrial and ceremonial African artifacts found in the world.

* Open Art Gallery: Provides a venue for upcoming as well as established artists. Exhibiting artists change monthly. Part of Binghamton’s First Friday Art Walk.

* Asian Artifacts: Featuring authentic antique furniture, elaborate wood and bronze sculptures, hand-woven carpets, exquisite jade amulets, and other cultural artifacts have been imported from the Far East.

* Southern Tier Broadcasters Hall of Fame: Honoring the pioneers of Southern Tier Broadcasting. Among those honored are names like Rod Serling, Richard Deacon, Ralph Carroll and Bill Parker.

* Vintage Barbershop: A complete Barbershop that originally stood two blocks away from the IBM factory in Endicott.

* Golden Age of Broadcast Media: Featuring a comprehensive collection of media artifacts dating back to the early days of broadcasting.


6. Nightlife - Food & Beer

Tom & Marty's Town House Restrnt
great reviews
A mason jar of Blue Moon beer, $4.75
89 State St
Binghamton, NY 13901

Mad Moose
mixed reviews
Great Lakes and Brooklyn beers
Wood-fired pizzas - apple wood
BBQ (incl apple wood), representing regional US tastes, i.e. dry rubbed and wet

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7. Shopping
In downtown Binghamton you will find Berger’s Ski & Snowboard Specialists, Binghamton Bag Company, Boscov’s Department Store, M.Y. Boutique, On The Town, a dress shoppe, and River Read books. There are also several eateries, art galleries and other unique shops.

A collection of antiques stores that line Binghamton’s Clinton Street, also known as Antique Row, are just a few blocks from downtown.

Downtown Endicott, the Union District in Endicott, and Johnson City all offer an old-fashioned downtown shopping experience!

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8. For Children

Hands on Learning for Children at The Discover Center
http://www.thediscoverycenter.org/
"The mission of The Discovery Center of the Southern Tier is to develop the intellectual, physical and emotional well-being of the children of the Southern Tier through participatory exhibits and programs.
These exhibits engage the senses, challenge the mind and offer a diverse framework for discovery in the arts, sciences and humanities."


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Binghamton, NY websites
http://www.cityofbinghamton.com/around-town.asp

[Paul]

Thanks for the information Greg. Anyone interested in the tournament can come to this thread for ALL information related to the tournament.

[EricK]

Still time to register for the Battle at Binghamton...

[EricK]

A bunch more locals on the board for Binghamton and a certain Mr. Punisher surfaces...don't be denied! Contact Mike Horan today..

http://bathl.webs.com/registeredplayers.htm