Climax teams ascend to top of divisionsChris Empson scored a hat trick and added an assist, and Rebecca Godsill had a goal and two assists as the Coors Light Colorado Climax Too defeated the Slumpbusters 6-3 on December 15 and padded its division lead to six points. Meanwhile, on December 13 the Climax won its fourth consecutive game and took over first place in the B-3 division. It's the first time in Climax hockey history that two teams have held first place in their divisions simultaneously. Climax Too Dominates in Early Season WinsColorado’s state-wide smoking ban has been in effect for several months, but that hasn’t stopped the Coors Light Colorado Climax Too ice hockey team from lighting up the competition and smoking it like a fine Cuban cigar. In their first two games of the young 2006-2007 season, the Toonies have outscored their opponents 13-2 en route to a perfect 2-0 start and a tie for first place in their division of the Ice Centre Adult Hockey League in Westminster. Gay Hockey Team Sizzles on IceAndy Winsett didn't start playing hockey until he was 30 years old. He got into the sport when his partner's son started playing. "We would go to the games and be the hockey dads and have a great time with that," Winsett said. "I said, 'Oh that looks like fun.' Climax Champs AgainThe Coors Light Colorado Climax hockey team’s domination in the nation’s largest adult hockey league continues. Once again, the Ides of March were a phantom and the rites of spring included another divisional championship. The Climax defeated the Missing Lynx by a score of 2-0 on April 13 in Westminster, Colo., to capture its fourth championship in five winter seasons. Climax Rolls to Fourth ChampionshipErik Kirkland broke a scoreless deadlock at 11:41 of the third period helping the Coors Light Colorado Climax defeat the Missing Lynx 2-0 on April 13 and claim its fourth winter season championship in five seasons. Climax Evolution's Championship Bid Falls ShortThe Coors Light Colorado Climax came within one game of the championship match-up in its inaugural season, but lost to the Numb Pucks 3-1 in the semifinal. on April 13, despite out-shooting its opponents by a whopping 38-14. Hockey Named Best in the US.The announcement, made today at www.outsports.com, states in part: "[The Colorado Climax] have been taking on straight teams and stereotypes since Outsports was born. Few gay-sports groups can claim the incredible success the Climax have forged." Evolution Comeback Falls ShortThe Coors Light Colorado Climax Evolution staged a furious third period comeback but came up short against Nelson by a score of 5-4 on Jan. 21. Climax Gets a Taste of Aspen, Victory“This was one of the most amazing experiences. The crowd went crazy after we scored,” said Eric Kirkland, whose early assist, along with Glenn Witman on Keith Miller’s goal, propelled the Climax to a 1-0 lead. “We haven’t had this kind of atmosphere since winning the league championship a few years back.” Indeed, the Aspen ski crowd was somewhat subdued during the first part of the game, having spent most of the day on the slopes. However, as the game progressed and the intensity picked up, the crowd Toonies Shutout by Ice ZombiesAfter losing Chris Norris -- the division’s top scorer -- due to a league mandated player shuffle, the Coors Light Colorado Climax Too found themselves with little offensive punch and lost to the Ice Zombies 3-0 on Jan. 20. Climax Bags Moosehawks 4-2Erik Kirkland scored two goals and Matt Young and Gary Skogen had two game points apiece as the Coors Light Colorado Climax defeated the Moosehawks on Jan. 19. |