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EricK · Last edited by EricK on Tue Apr 23, 2013 1:29 pm; edited 1 time in total

Hello all. Now some news on the final tournament of the North American Tour for this tour year.

It's the Great Lakes Invitational (an open event, everyone's invited) to be held on Sunday, June 24, 2012 in Madison, WI.

It's the third year for the event that's put on by the Madison Resistance THL.

You can find out more information here:

http://byline302.tripod.com/aboutus/madison2010.html

EricK · Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2012 7:41 pm Post subject:

Some hotel group rate information posted on the tournament web site tonight, courtesy Darwin Sampson:

HOTEL GROUP RATE INFO

We have put together a group rate for the tournament covering Saturday, June 23 and Sunday June 24. The rate is $79 plus tax at the Holiday Inn Madison at The American Center. Guests can either call the hotel directly at 608-249-4220, the toll free number 1-800-HOLIDAY or online. The web site is http://www.holidayinn.com/madisonwi. On the left hand side of the web site, the guest would select the date of June 23 or June 24 and enter the group code of THT. They will be directed to the group rate of $79 plus tax, where they will be able to make their reservation. The hotel is located just off I90/94 and Hwy 151 on the east side of Madison. It does offer complimentary airport transportation.

EricK · Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2012 2:11 pm Post subject:

Hello. Just a couple weeks until the Madison Stiga tournament.

If you're interested in playing, check out the tournament web page and contact the organizer, Darwin Sampson.

http://byline302.tripod.com/aboutus/madison2010.html

EricK · Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2012 8:21 am Post subject:

I spoke with Darwin Sampson last night thanks to an inadvertent butt dial, LOL.

He's busy prepping for the Great Lakes Invitational tournament that's set to take place in two weeks (Sunday, June 24). The player list is at a solid 11 with negotiations taking place with up to a dozen more as people figure out their summer plans.

Still time to get in on the action, especially if you're in the Midwest and within driving distance.

Madison, WI is an incredibly fun town....kinda the Austin, TX of the Midwest...university town, lots of great places to drink. It's but a fraction of the size of Chicago and it has about as many, possibly more, great local microbreweries.

I can personally recommend Ale Asylum (Hopalicious) and Spotted Cow (pretty much anything). The Great Dane restaurant is a microbrewery with a lot to choose from. There are many others.

EricK · Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2012 7:02 pm Post subject:

Bumped up for potential updates Sunday, tournament day.

EricK · Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2012 8:44 am Post subject:

End of first round:

1 Eric Davis 11 8 0 2 18
2 John Medema 11 7 1 2 16
3 Eric Krol 11 7 2 1 15
4 Darwin Sampson 11 7 2 1 15
5 Mike Hibbard 11 5 4 1 11
6 Dustin Boyle 11 4 5 1 9
7 Darrell Beyer 11 4 5 1 9
8 JJ van Lieshout 11 3 5 2 8
9 Kevin Williams 11 3 6 1 7
10 Eric Mansfield 11 0 9 1 1
11 Carmela Wiese 10 0 9 1 0 0 0.00 0.00 1

EricK · Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2012 11:36 am Post subject:

after round two

John Medema 11 16 2 2 34
Eric Davis 11 14 1 5 33
Eric Krol 11 15 4 1 31
Darwin Sampson 11 14 3 3 31
Mike Hibbard 11 8 8 4 20
Dustin Boyle 11 8 9 3 19
Kevin Williams 11 8 11 1 17
Darrell Beyer 11 7 11 2 16
JJ van Lieshout 11 4 14 2 10
Eric Mansfield 11 2 15 3 7
Carmela Wiese 20 0 18 2 0 0 0.00 0.00 2

EricK · Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2012 1:05 pm Post subject:

Prelim playoffs

(6) Dustin Boyle over (11) Carmela Wiese 3-0
(10) Eric Mansfield over (7) Kevin Williams 3-2
(9) JJ van Lieshout over ( Cool

Darrell Beyer 3-1

Quarterfinals

(1) John Medema 4-0 (10) Mansfield
(2) Eric Davis 4-0 (9) Lieshout
(3) Eric Krol 4-1 (6) Dustin Boyle
(4) Darwin Sampson 4-2 (5) Mike Hibbard

Semifinals

(1) John Medema vs. (4) Darwin Sampson
(2) Eric Davis vs. (3) Eric Krol

EricK · Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2012 1:37 pm Post subject:

Medema 4-0 over Sampson

Davis 4-0 Krol

Medema vs Davis in finals.

EricK · Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2012 2:09 pm Post subject:

The third place was best of 7 at the host's request.

Krol 4-0 Sampson

Game 1: Medema 5-2 Davis
Game 2: Medema 7-1 Davis

EricK · Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2012 2:16 pm Post subject:

Medema wins game 3 by a 4-2 tally.

Leads series 3-0.

EricK · Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2012 2:23 pm Post subject:

Medema 3-2 in Game 4.

Medema wins the GLI 4-0.

EricK · Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2012 9:37 am Post subject:

Playoff scores:

Prelim round Best of 5.

6 Boyle over 11 Wiese 3 games to 0

7 Kevin Williams 1 2 3 3 1
10 Eric Mansfield 3 4 2 0 2

Mansfield wins 3-2.

8 Beyer 2 3 3 1
9 van Lieshout 3 4 0 2

JJ wins 3-1.

Quarters (Best of 7)

(1) Medema 3 2 5 3
(10) Mansfield 1 0 2 1

Medema 4-0.

(4) Darwin 5 5 3 3 4 4
(5) Hibbard 6 0 4 2 2 2

(Game 4 was OT.)

Darwin Sampson wins 4-2.

(3) Krol 5 2 4 8 6
(6) Boyle 1 3 3 2 2

Krol wins 4-1.

(2) Davis 5 5 3 6
(9) van Lieshout 4 1 0 2

Davis wins 4-0.

Semis (Best of 7)

(1) Medema 2 2 3 5
(4) Sampson 1 0 2 2

Medema wins 4-0.

(2) Davis 8 5 5 3
(3) Krol 4 4 4 1

Davis wins 4-0.

3rd place (Best of 7)

(3) Krol 2 2 7 4
(4) Sampson 0 0 0 2

Krol wins 4-0.

Finals (Best of 7)

(1) Medema 5 7 4 3
(2) Davis 2 1 2 2

Medema wins 4-0 and is the 2012 GLI champion.

ReggieJ44 · Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2012 4:25 pm Post subject:

Congrats, John!!

Reggie Stefaniszyn ETHL

Roadrunners · 2nd Team All Star Joined: 31 Jul 2007 Posts: 307

Want to thank the GLI committee, the Madison Resistance League and all players involved for running a great tournament.

Was great to particpate and will make it next year. Now, got to start downlading all the film now @_@

-Kevin Williams
CAGA Hockey
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ICECHEXX · Veteran Joined: 17 Jan 2007 Posts: 244

Thanks, Reg. Totally unexpected because I haven't been playing that well lately. I still can't believe it, especially since my hands were cramping up most of the afternoon. I was drinking a lot of water & Coca-cola all afternoon to try to counter the effects. I guess Grandpa can still bring it from time to time, which should be encouraging to all the young whipper-snappers out there that there is always hope. Cheers

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TTTHC & LTHL

Cowboy · Posted: Wed Jun 27, 2012 4:10 pm Post subject:

Grandpa, err.... I mean John, went 12-0 in the playoffs!?

That is awsome! Way to go John!

Warren

ICECHEXX · Veteran Joined: 17 Jan 2007 Posts: 244

Thanks, Warren. Cowboy

My only 2 losses on the day were to Darwin (2-1 loss) and Eric Davis (6-3 loss). I had to meet both of them in the playoff rounds and I didn't forget what had happened in the morning, especially Eric, who I was leading 3-2 with 2 min. left in the game.

I also had, in the back of my mind, the rememberance of 1 week earlier when Eric Davis won the LTHL championship. He knocked me out 4 games to 1 quite easily in round 2 that day. Boxing

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John Medema
TTTHC & LTHL

Cowboy · Posted: Wed Jun 27, 2012 7:38 pm Post subject:

ICECHEXX · Veteran Joined: 17 Jan 2007 Posts: 244

I want to thank Darwin & the Madison Resistance crew for putting on another good time for all of us. It's always a good time there. Nice and cordial & competitive.
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TTTHC & LTHL

ICECHEXX · Veteran Joined: 17 Jan 2007 Posts: 244

Kevin, I'd like to get a copy of the footage if you could do that for me, please. Most of that afternoon was a blur to me.
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John Medema
TTTHC & LTHL

EricK · Posted: Sat Jun 30, 2012 7:17 pm Post subject:

Yes, thank you Madison gang for putting on a fun time. What great local beers you have. Brought home a variety of them. See ya in three weeks in Lemont.

Paul · Site Admin Joined: 17 Jan 2007 Posts: 771

Congratulations John!!! you are a fine competitor and a gentleman.

Paul

ICECHEXX · Veteran Joined: 17 Jan 2007 Posts: 244

Thanks, Paul. Persistence pays off.

Interesting side note: No bent rods reported all that day.
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TTTHC & LTHL

ICECHEXX · Veteran Joined: 17 Jan 2007 Posts: 244

"I also had, in the back of my mind, the rememberance of 1 week earlier when Eric Davis won the LTHL championship. He knocked me out 4 games to 1 quite easily in round 2 that day."

Correction: I have a short memory sometimes. Eric Davis was the LTHL champion that day, but it was Jim that knocked me out in the previous round.
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John Medema
TTTHC & LTHL