Mindil Beach Ice hockey Club

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Mindil BeachsocialIce Hockey Club

Reigning world champions

and fiercly proud of it!

THE MATCHES

The victorious 1995 Christmas team which rendered the Ottawa Senators

redundant with outstanding teamwork, remarkable fittness and an unexpected

heatwave which left the ice a little soft.

3 nil

The June 1997 line up that travelled to Timor and swept aside an undermanned and underskilled Kupang Cobras in what was an one-sided

whitewash that rarely challenged our skills. With an excess of post-game

energy, the team turned to their 2nd and 3rd loves.... drinking beer and

chasing chooks led by legendary goalkeeper Alfoil Al.

8 nil

.Christmas 1989 and we are left scanning the horizon for the French Faliques. We waited for the required 5

mins. then went to the pub. Then went to another pub. Then went to another pub.

Then went to another pub. Then went to another pub. Then went to the rock

(see rocksitters). We gave them an eiffel hiding.

4 nil

The traditional victory pyramid after laying waste to an amaturish Edmonton

Oilers whoose underhanded tactics and creative interpretetion of the rules

reduced the game to a spiteful affair of which some team members still

have scars, both physical and mental.

3 nil

Ice hockey is a very dangerous pastime.

After game celebrations following the utter decimation of the Pittsburg Steelers who came into the match undisputed favourites but were shown the door by what was, I believe, one of our best line ups to date.

6 nil

A pre-match photo of both the Darwin and Swiss Muhen teams. We were very impressed when a team actually showed up on time and we excitedly set about line marking, erecting goals and spectator stands only to discover that they were actually a soccer team. We checked the rule book and after a brief team discussion it was decided that bugger it we'll beat the pants off them anyway. Unfortunatly, whilst these delays were taking place, the bloody ice melted and the match could not take place. We then challenged them to a game of pool at the closest pub.

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HISTORY

We have a very long and distinguished history.

But no-one can remember anything.

THE RULES

1. On the day of the match...

All team members are required to muster for an inspection of the rink at Mindil Beach. If the water has frozen over, teamsters are required to immediatly set about erecting goal nets, marking out the full size boundaries on the ice and recuiting spectators as potential reserves.

Whilst this is happening, the forwards and the wingers will run about brandishing their racquets shouting "who has the rule book..." and "what the puck do we do now?". (If we are playing against the Canadians... they will shout "whoez vous 'as le rulez magazin..." ans "c'est le fuq, vous femme la sex organ".

We will then listen carefully to the current team coach and spokesperson, who will psych us up for the coming massacre.

2. If the water hasn't frozen over....

Teamsters will wait for a full 5 minutes for the opposing team to arrive. If they do arrive, we will officially welcome them and the match will be decided by a series of pool games and boat races at local pubs.

For official challange matches, no other ice rink venues will be considered, for we would lose our home ground advantage. Other venues may be considered for exhibition matches to promote the game, if the team agrees.

If they don't arrive, the current president will publicly declare a win by forfeiture. Following this we will all make our way, in the club bus, in an orderly fashion, to various pubs to celebrate our victory, during the course of which the club secretary will announce the seasons progressive point score, make a brief financial statement, then lead a hearty three cheers in support of the losing team.

3. In order that we may best advertise the club, on days when we have on by a forfeit, we will change the celebration venue at least each hour until 6pm..... where upon a vote will be taken as to the location of our post match revelry for the evening.

4. Each member will contribute a small amount by way of a club levy to employ a teetotal bus driver for the day and heed the call of the "Wallet" at all times.

5. At the end of the evening, the club presedent will call upon the team members to take notice of arrangements for the next match.

THE SONG

Got drunk last night

and drunk the night before

going to get drunk tonight

like we've never been drunk before

because when we're drunk

we're as happy as can be

we're the Darwin Ice Hockey

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