Team Ultra officially arrives on Mpls. broomball scene!

Ultra had their "unofficial 'official' " coming out party Thursday as they proved to the league they are going to be a force to be reckoned with. Ultra got on the board quickly with a goal by Mr. Cocky Jos C. in the first minutes of the game followed 'by' a scoop goal by 'New Kid' Todd W. The floodgates were officially opened and Ultra dominated the half with nearly everyone getting in the scoring mix. Man of the Match Ben Jones had a hat trick in a 5 minute period. By halftime it was 8-0 and Cobra and Zach were break dancing on the ice. The second half was closer as Ultra had people rotating through positions and trying new things. Cobra's shutout was denied as the opponents scored, but he remains the most confident player in the league. The final was 11-1 and there was much rejoicing. Quote of the night goes to the ref - "No riding your broom like a horse"

Ultra receives dose of reality, lands back on hard snow.

Ultra took its first lump as a broomball team by losing 4-3 on Saturday. Things started badly early as the team was not organized, missing key players and scrambling to get used to it's first game with a coating of snow. We learned (although a little too late) just how slippery it is and how important positioning can be. After giving up 3 quick goals in the first half, then one more in the second, Ultra responded with newfound vengeance. Cobra Jr. (Todd W) kept the lads in the match with many big time saves. Runner up M of the M Beau K. started it off by putting away a long distance shot. Then all around star Ben J. and Joe Z. hooked up for a give and go to get the second goal. Ben J the third goal shortly thereafter and the comeback was nearly complete. But it was too little to late, and despite hard fore-checking (Chuck C) up to the final whistle, it was not to be. Kudos to Cobra Jr. for winning a well deserved Man of the Match.

Ultra finishes regular season with solid win, boys itching for more.

Just as it seemed like the season was getting rolling it has finished, and Ultra now prepares for city playoffs. The team came out like a house of fire Thursday, getting an early goal by Ben J and then another quickly by Joe Z. The teams settled in and played some rough bball. Jos showed up, (class cancelled), and decided to wear a hand towel on his head. This was another great team effort, with everyone playing hard and fighting for every loose ball. Star defenders Pat (spleen) and Ian (too many injuries to mention) took some hits but kept on ticking. The tall twins (Beau and Todd) really started to hone their game, firing powerful shots and passing with precession. Billy Boy returned from 'a trip to Tijuana' and provided stability in back. Charlie and Ben both hit posts twice and kept the dream alive. Cobra came up with some big time saves in the middle of the game. Man of the Match winner Ben J (with hon. mention to Bill, Charlie, Ian, Cobra) finally found the net again midway through the second half. Ultra then proceeded to limp to the end of the game, giving up two soft goals in the last few minutes. The primadona Cobra says it is all part of his master plan. Look for this team to surprise some people in playoffs.

Quote of the game (this one was easy) - by member of opponents, to Jamie - "Gee, goalie, what do you have a horseshoe up your ass?"