In the INDOOR OUTHOUSE POWER INDEX I will, first of all, put the top ten teams in my STABLE. Then I will put the rest of THE HERD out to pasture (in no particular order). Finally, I will drop THE DEUCE, the two teams in the MASL that are stinking up THE OUTHOUSE.
THE STABLE
1. Missouri Comets The Comets are still undefeated this season, and their last win, on the road against the Monterrey Flash. was an overtime win that highlighted the Comets' poise and discipline as they came back from being down a couple times against the Flash. They have secured the Central Division Title, they have the best power play percentage, the best penalty kill percentage, the goalie with the most wins, two of the top five points leaders, the most road wins, and they have scored the most goals.2. Baltimore Blast The undefeated Blast picked up some big wins on the road against the Wave and the Waza Flo, and won at home against a good Rochester side. One of the best traits about the Blast is their defense. They one of the best goalies in the league in Vanzela, who has the best goals against average. They have one of the best defenders in Pat Healey, who has the most blocked shots in the league. Those two are a big reason why Baltimore has the least amount of goals scored against them in the league and also have a penalty kill better than 70%.
3. Milwaukee Wave Milwaukee's only losses have come at the hands, or feet I should say, actually thinking back to their loss to Missouri, hands of Chicago, Baltimore, and Missouri. They started out the season playing 7 of their 8 games on the road, which isn't easy, they play in the most difficult division, they have had one of the toughest schedules, but they are still sitting pretty and will most likely win their last 4 games to put them in second place in the division.
4. Monterrey Flash The Flash just lost at home in OT to the Comets, but I still have them ranked highly, only because they have the 5th best power play, the 2nd best penalty kill, the second most goals scored in the league, a 7-0 road record, and on of the best goalies in the league Jose Bontti. The only knock against them is that they have gained a lot of wins against mediocre teams like Saltillo, Brownsville, and Hidalgo, 10 of their 14 to be exact.
5. Chicago Mustangs Chicago has a very tough bunch of games to finish out the season and needs to pick up some wins if they want to make to the postseason. Their next game on the road in Missouri will be especially tough, but important if they want to hold off the B-52's, who have been picking up wins and gaining ground in the division. They have a high powered offense with some very talented players and the 4th best power play in the MASL. These next 6 games are going to be crucial for the Mustangs.
6. San Diego Sockers After their unsuccessful journey into the Central Division the Sockers have won six straight, and will most likely win their seventh this Saturday. They team has been sharpening their talons over these last few games and coming together as a team, learning each others habits and styles, and improving their ranks with the addition of Louis Piffer and Evan Mundine to the squad. The last 4 games of the regular season will be important for the team as they look to the postseason.
7. Wichita B-52's The B-52's have one five of their last six games under the leadership of great players like Matt Clare and Alex Moseley. They have a penalty kill better than 70% and a fighting spirit that has lead them to some amazing finishes. If they can keep up their winning ways they might be able to break into the number three spot in the division and make it to the postseason.
8. Oxford City FC The team that was the laughing stock of the league picked up some outstanding players and now they have won four out of their last five and now hold a spot in the playoffs. I am interested in how they finish out the rest of there season in their games against Monterrey and Dallas to see how they are playing and how they will match up against the teams they will face in the playoffs.
9. Ontario Fury The Fury scare the hell out of me as a Sockers fan. Whether they were the Anaheim Bolts of the Ontario Fury, the Sockers have beat them 11 straight times, and we will play them 2 more times before the end of the season. That is 13 straight losses before we could possibly face them again in the playoffs. It just feels bad. On the field they are a great team with a lot of play makers and a seasoned and crafty coach Bernie Lilavois who knows a thing or two about winning. They too have a difficult end to the season, but that will only make them better going forward.
10. Dallas Sidekicks It has been said that "The best ability is availability" and unfortunately for much of the season the Sidekicks bench has been fighting a battle against injury and other forces that have kept them from suiting up their ideal team. They seem to be getting back some of their pieces and putting together some wins here at the end of the season just in time for the playoffs. It is possible that having such a unusually difficult regular season in terms of player health and availability, which has led to a number of losses is a sign of possible postseason success, given that when they cruise through the regular season they usually are immediately eliminated. I am interested in what their roster looks like as the season comes to an end, and if they can pick up wins against Monterrey at home and Oxford City on the road.
THE HERD
St. Louis Ambush
Syracuse Silver Knights
Las Vegas Legends
Turlock Express
Rochester Lancers
Detroit Waza Flo
Brownsville Barracudas
Sacramento Surge
Tacoma Stars
Saltillo Rancho Seco
THE DEUCE
1. Tulsa Revolution Forfeiting to Chicago probably saved Tulsa some unnecessary embarrassment. I watched the Ambush rock them last weekend and it was tough to watch. I could pile some more on the Revolution, but I am already kicking them while they are down and feel bad enough.2. Harrisburg Heat "Knock Knock" "Who is there?" "Owen" "Owen who?" "0 and 12"
Great job. Highly entertaining
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