Avenue F Hockey

Sunday 10/30 9 am Avenue F.

2011-10-23T11:29:00.000-07:00

Because I played to horrible last week I figure let's do it again because it couldn't be any worse for me. So once again I'm willing to look foolish for you guys as a punching bag. Sunday 9am Avenue F, because who's really gonna care 100 years from now.

Ronnie Lope

THIS SUNDAY OCTOBER 16th @ 9:00 AM

2011-10-13T10:35:00.000-07:00

Guys -

Remember - the annual hockey reunion is on for this Sunday, October 16th at 9 am. We don't have a lot of feedback from folks so I hope you all will make an effort to be there and capture a little past glory. If you skated at Ave F in the 70s (and even 1980) you are who we are talking to. Of course, we'll take any warm body, but this is really geared toward you old timers in your late 40s through 50s (and you know who you are).

No excuses! Be there!

Pete and Ronnie

Reunion on October16th

2011-09-23T10:40:00.000-07:00

Alright boys...a year has gone by and we are still breathing (most of us). Today is the first day of Fall...so that means hockey is in the air. We are looking to get as many of our old 70th Pct roller hockey league brothers who played back in the 70's at Avenue F, to show up at 9 AM on October 16th. We'd love for you all to lace on skates and look like fools for a little while, but if you'd rather not skate - or can't - come down to the court anyway...we'd love to catch up. And bring your sons/nephews/daughters/neices if you'd rather have them skate in your place.

We've been doing this a couple of times a year every year for the last few...and we have gotten everything from a big turnout (two years ago) to a measly turnout last year...don't forget how much fun you used to have playing at Ave F as a kid - you can still recapture some of that magic for one day.

Hope to see you all there - and pass the word if you are still in contact with other former players from back then - no hard competition, just a chance to catch up, have a bunch of laughs and reminisce with old friends - and play a little of the game we all love.

Pete and Ronnie

Next Hockey Date: November 21 at 9AM at Ave F

2010-11-09T11:23:00.000-08:00

Alright folks ... we had a great turnout in October and we are only looking for you lazy bums to haul your butts out to skate about once every four to six weeks so no excuses. And to those of you who missed the skate last time, you missed a lot of fun - the weather was crisp and the companionship was great. Kevin Ryan (ex-FDNY) and Ronnie Lopez (ex-Sawchuk winner) in goal - how could we go wrong? Lopez even pulled out one of his patented laying-on-his-back-and-leg-in-the-air saves. Ho cool is that?

So, with the exception of Alfred Guerrero and Mike Kenna who can't make it on Sundays, and Charlie Gili who is away at his daughter's tournament, I expect to see more of you old timers at Ave F at 9 on November 21 (the Sunday BEFORE Thanksgiving, so you won't be slowed by the turkey gut)...Hell, even Josh Seff is making a special trip from Texas just to play! Don't dissapoint him and me. Webster? Ryan? Pierce? Drudy? Savino? Competiello? Gruder? Spinner? Gelling? Brier? Placido? Maloney? All the rest? Come on guys, we need you out there. Life is short - and getting shorter every day. Hope to see you there.

Let Ron or me know if you are coming...

Pete

THE DAY IS HERE! HOCKEY/REUNION Sunday October 3rd

2010-10-01T18:00:00.000-07:00

Alright you pansies....time to WD-40 your Kryptos and sand off the splinters from your old Northland and head to Avenue F on Sunday at 9 -- and if you can't skate anymore, head to Ronnie's house (399 East 4th) around noon or so for our at least once a year reunion. Charlie Gili promised to make sure the court is unlocked for us, and wished us well (he won't be there).

Some guys have been added to the attendance and some dropped out but all in all we should have enough to skate two teams without collapsing.

As far as I know the following will skate:

Ron Lopez (G)
Pete Liria
Larry Freid
Pete Savino
Pete Competiello
Kevin Ryan (G)
Mike Biagione
Dennis Maloney
Jerry Spinner - and he'll bring 3 or 4 friends
Christian Barbariantz
Gordon Anthony
Artie Scalo

Tim & Bob Slezarchik - No for hockey, yes for afterparty
Mike Kenna - - No for hockey, maybe for afterparty

A few guys responded they cannot make it (Pat Desimone, Paul McNally, Glenn Gruder, Neil & Eddie O'Callaghan, Charlie Gili, Josh Seff and Mike Kenna) a TON of guys just never responded so it is anyone's guess who else may show. Don't be a wuss - show up, even if it is just to hang out....an spread the word.

Pete Liria & Ron Lopez

UPDATED ATTENDANCE FOR HOCKEY/REUNION Sunday October 3rd

2010-09-19T15:43:00.000-07:00

I've heard from a few more guys but a bunch of you lame excuses for hockey players have yet to respond. Where are you Don & Mike Kenna, Mickey Pierce, Steve Placido, Robert DelGaudio, Glenn Gruder (I still love you Telly), Neil O'Callaghan, Jimmy Webster, Andrew Canepa, Jim Spinner and Jim Brier, Tom & Bob Brennan, Dennis and Jim Maloney, Siz, Gordon, Jimbo, Randy Reis, Mike Cartolano and on and on?

Updated attendance:
Ron Lopez - yes
Pete Liria - Yes
Larry Freid - plans to be there (and he passed the info on to a few others)
Pete Savino - as of now yes
Pete Competiello - Yes
Kevin Ryan - yes
Mike Biagione - Yes
Jerry Spinner - Yes and he'll bring 3 or 4 friends
Christian Barbariantz - Yes
Pat Desimone - willing to make the trip from Florida if enough guys commit
Nunzio Competiello - No for hockey, yes for afterparty
Iim & Bob Slezarchik - No for hockey, yes for afterparty
Paul McNally - No
Josh Seff - No (lives in Texas)
Charlie Gili - Unlikely (daughter has tournament)
Eddie O'Callaghan - No

LET ME KNOW ONE WAY OR ANOTHER IF YOU PLAN TO COME SKATE or just to hang out after....October 3 is only a couple of weeks away. email mopar195@yahoo.com OR pliria@hvc.rr.com.

Pete

HOCKEY/REUNION CHANGE OF DATE

2010-09-09T20:34:00.000-07:00

Folks -

It looks like for a variety of reasons (including an Inky Memorial Softball Game to take place on Saturday October 2nd) we need to push the Avenue F reunion hockey game and reception to follow at Ronnie's house to SUNDAY OCTOBER 3rd starting at 9AM at the Ave F hockey court. No excuses....you've had plenty of time to prepare and last year's October game was well attended - let's see if we can do it again. Let us know if you plan to attend - mopar195@yahoo.com or pliria@hvc.rr.com ... Looking forward to seeing a lot of the guys who played at Avenue F in the early to mid 70's. More reminders to follow....Pete & Ron

Next Old Timers Game (10/2) 9 am @ Avenue F

2010-08-23T10:52:00.000-07:00

Ok, so the next old time reunion and afterwards gathering will be on October 2nd 2010 at 9 am at Avenue F and then after the game at my house. Stay tuned for for info.

Ronnie

Sunday May 2nd 9 am Avenue F

2010-04-22T17:21:00.000-07:00

Sunday May 2nd 9 am Avenue F is old man hockey. Bring your old self, your enlarged prostate, your drooping man breasts. Yes, it's time for old time hockey!

Ron

Next Old Timers Game to be Announced

2009-12-31T07:30:00.000-08:00

Due to some real horrible weather we've been shut out of playing for a while. I promise that we will do another Old Timers game real soon. Maybe sometime in January, stay tuned.

Ronnie

SUNDAY 12/20 9 am at Avenue F

2009-12-14T18:25:00.001-08:00

Once again Patty D's in the house!!.
PLease let me know who's playing!

Ronnie

SUNDAY (DECEMBER 13) 9 AM (WHO'S IN LIST)

2009-11-16T08:35:00.000-08:00

Please add in the comments section
if you are in for Sunday December 13th.

So far this is the list:

Ronnie Lopez (G)
Pete Liria
Neil O'Callaghan
Dennis Maloney
Gorden Anthony
Larry Fried
Phil Fried
Mike Oliva

HOCKEY SUNDAY NOV 15 9AM AT AVE F

2009-11-14T09:44:00.000-08:00

BE THERE TOMORROW MORNING NOV. 15 9AM AT AVENUE F FOR SOME MORE OLD TIME HOCKEY.

RONNIE LOPEZ
mopar195@yahoo.com

Avenue F Reunion Game Video

2009-11-06T12:44:00.000-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUs8exyZ_WI

Ron Lopez
Mopar195@yahoo.com

Next Old Timers Game (11/15) 9 am @ Avenue F

2009-11-05T09:23:00.000-08:00

The face of Avenue F Old Timers Hockey-Glenn Gruder
Come meet Glenn in person on November 15.
He will be there at Avenue F to share all his stories
about Brooklyn and what he did to celebrate the
Yankee Victory last night.

NEXT OLD TIMERS GAME (11/15) 9 AM AT AVENUE F
NEXT OLD TIMERS GAME (11/15) 9 AM AT AVENUE F
NEXT OLD TIMERS GAME (11/15) 9 AM AT AVENUE F
NEXT OLD TIMERS GAME (11/15) 9 AM AT AVENUE F

Quirky Kensington

2009-11-02T06:35:00.000-08:00

http://www.nydailynews.com/real_estate/2009/10/30/2009-10-30_quirky_kensington_hidden_treasures_dominate_this_brooklyn_hood.html

Ron Lopez
Mopar195@yahoo.com

SUNDAY 11/1 (CANCELLED) NEXT DATE 11/15

2009-10-30T07:25:00.000-07:00

Hi Guys,

Sorry, but due to the fact it may rain and also the NYC Marathon,
we are canceling 11/1 Avenue F Hockey. We will pick it up on
11/15 9 am down at Avenue F. And this way Glenn Gruder still
has more time to lift weights and get into shape.

So in the meantime here are more pictures from the old days.

Thanks,
Ron
Mopar195@yahoo.com

HOCKEY CANCELED FOR 11/1 (Due to rain and marathon) New Date 11/15 9am

2009-10-29T08:31:00.001-07:00

HOCKEY CANCELED FOR 11/1 (Due to rain and marathon) New Date 11/15 9am

Sunday November 1st @ 9 am Avenue F

2009-10-27T06:58:00.000-07:00

OK, so the next planned scrimmage is this Sunday November 1st @
9 am down at Avenue F. The only problem is it is the same day as the NY Marathon. So please check what roads are good to get into the city. The biggest problem will be the Verrazano bridge, which will be closed all day. So if you are coming in from Jersey take the Holland Tunnel or Lincoln.

It really does not cause many problems, except for the Verrazano and the FDR Drive. The West side is a clean run from the GW to the Battery Tunnel.

We are all waiting for the grand entrance of Glenn Gruder. I heard he is trash talking everyone about how much better he is and how he can still skate everyone under the table. How his body is an example of what women want while the rest of us are just ones and blubber. Yes, Gruder has been talking a lot, so I hope he really shows up so he can teach us all a lesson.

Ronnie
Mopar195@yahoo.com

Some more blasts from the past

2009-10-12T13:08:00.000-07:00

Looks like Neil O'Callaghan taking a slap shot with Bob Lesser looking on. Then more of the Avenue F Flyers sitting on the bench outside of the rink (on top). Can anyone identify the players in the picture?

Ron Lopez
Mopar195@yahoo.com

For Inky

2009-10-09T13:39:00.001-07:00

Next Game 11/1/09 @ 9 am

2009-10-07T16:49:00.001-07:00

We are an older group of hockey players (35-55) looking to just have some fun and share some laughs. Many of us in fact played down at Avenue F in the 70's and 80's, so being back here is just like old times. We are looking to get together about once a month because that's how long it usually takes to recover!

Our pick-up games start around 9 am and last a couple of hours.
No rough stuff or fighting please, because we all ready did that when we were younger. Also please bring one dark and one light jersey.

Contact: Ron Lopez @ Mopar195@yahoo.com

Inky's Fundraiser Game (10/4/09)

2009-10-04T16:15:00.001-07:00

I just wanted to say thank you to all the guys who came down to the reunion game today. We were able to raise just over 500 dollars for Inky's family. It was a total blast and I'm sure we will all see each other again.

Hey, Sunday November 1st looks like a perfect day to play again,
how about it boys?

Ronnie Lopez
Mopar195@yahoo.com

Avenue F Reunion Game

2009-09-17T10:50:00.000-07:00

Fred Allen Memorial Game (October 2005)

2009-09-15T11:12:00.000-07:00

Here are some pictures to get you guys in the mood. And no you don't have to pop open that bottle of Viagra for this one. No, just your stick, skates, and some hockey gloves. Be there October 4th at 9 am for our first of many Old Timers games down at Avenue F. We plan to collect some money for Inky's family the first game.

Ron Lopez
Mopar195@yahoo.com

Ron Lopez

From the 70's

2009-09-15T10:54:00.000-07:00

Just a bunch of pictures from the 70's at good old Avenue F.

Ron Lopez
Mopar195@yahoo.com

The 67 pct Blues

2009-09-10T11:51:00.000-07:00

They came from a distant land, somewhere on the other side of Brooklyn. With names like Buell, Randazzo, Arnold, Cunningham, McMorrow and McNiel, they were probably more like us than we realized. Yet the 67th Pct. Blues were the "outsiders" when it came to Avenue F. And whenever we played them it was always guaranteed to be an event. Fights, breakaways, cursing, and of course their "fans" standing on the bench giving us a hard time.

Back in 2005 we had a reunion game at Avenue F, and many of the original Blues showed up. Afterwards there were drinks at the Gallery and talk about the old days. No, there were no fights or cursing, just talk about roller hockey and the game we all loved so much.

Hey, if any of you guys are out there, I'll be getting the court at Avenue F starting on Sunday October 4th form 9-12. We plan on having some pick-up games every other Sunday till late December. And I hope you boys can make it.

Thanks for the memories,
Ronnie Lopez

Back in the day at Avenue F

2009-09-10T09:44:00.001-07:00

Avenue F roller hockey (circa 1974)

2009-09-09T11:18:00.001-07:00

Ron Lopez
Mopar195@yahoo.com

Old Man Hockey Begins October 4th (9-12)

2009-09-04T13:51:00.000-07:00

Now here's someone actually older than me!
My cousin Pete!

Old Man Hockey Begins October 4th (9-12)

2009-09-04T13:07:00.000-07:00

1972

2009

Well, I'm not 17 anymore but at 51 can still stop a puck and skate you under the table. So show me what you got and be there Sunday October 4th and I'll kick your ass at "Showdown in the NHL"'. Yeah, whatever hair I have is grey as the concrete and I had my knee repaired already. But still I'll whoop you and stick my catch glove right in your face with that new Scotch 88 and show you who's boss.

Ok, well thats enough of my "Trash" talk, and where's my oxygen tank on that little hand-truck anyway?

Ron Lopez
Mopar195@yahoo.com