Captain Ennsmann elected a Week One bye for White, and they certainly made their week one their own, stomping Dark Green, 4-0. Josh Wirt had a hand in his captain’s GWG in the first, then dropped a hat trick hammer in the third to put White in cruise control. Alyce Perry collected three assists, Ennsmann added a pair of helpers, and Steve Testen stopped 11/11 to continue his surge toward the top of the goalie ranks. It’s one week…one game…but White looks to have all of the tools to terrorize teams for the next two months.

Dan Jurgens took the hat trick torch from Josh Wirt, and used it to char Black, 4-2. Jurgens also assisted on the Julie Ott goal early in the first, giving him four points on the season, and share of second place in the scoring race. Steve Jones scored his first two goals of the season in vain, as Don Tran was steady enough (11/13) to hold the fort, and even Grey’s record at 1-1-0.

Captain Jeremy Copp continued to lead by (surprising) example, assisting on both of Nick Adkins (not surprising) goals, including the game-winner in Teal’s 2-1 win over Pink. Andrew Jacobsen scored the lone goal for Pink…now their only goal through two full games. Chris Tran outdueled Captain Kid Kelly (7/9) in a fill-in roll in nets for Teal, stopping 27/28.

In the real world, a low salt diet is usually just what the doctor ordered for a healthy lifestyle. In the SDFHL world, a no Salt evening has opponents licking their chops, and salivating over the savory prospect of victory. Alas, for Green, no Salt only meant another bitter defeat. Ashish Wadhwa scored a wacky goal off a Green defender, and Steph Chen made no mistake with an open look in front to make Captain Jon Salt beam with pride all the way from the east coast, as Light Blue was just a pinch better than Green, 2-1. Zach Siemer provided the only retaliation for Green, who are rumored to be making some significant lineup changes in the wake of their 0-2-0 start.

Connor Miller is quickly establishing himself as the cream of the rookie crop, and has elevated Orange’s prognosis in the process. Miller’s 2 and 1 effort helped lead Orange to a 5-3 win over Gold, and lead Miller into a tie atop the league scoring slate. He shares that lead (five points) with teammate, Andy Strathman, both of whom hold just a one point edge over their captain (and…apparent overachiever?), Shawna Hamon. Kris Tosczak recorded both goals for Gold before going to war with the refs over an offside call, and finding himself ejected as a result. Gold will need to keep Tosczak’s body and, more importantly, his rational mind, on the court if they are going to dig their way out of an early season hole.

The season got off to a slow start, as Pink and Black stared blankly at each other for two periods. Bill Casey finally broke the scoring seal on the season, giving Black a lead which Kim Hernandez doubled minutes later. Cory Brin spoiled Captain ‘Kid’ Kelly’s debut, stopping 22/22 to earn the shutout in Black’s 2-0 win.

Param Gill netted one in the first, one in the second, and assisted on Min-Soo Smith’s game-winner in the third as Royal Blue slid past Gold, 3-2. Mark Nagy and Kris Tosczak comprised the offense for the losing side, as rookie netminder, Jerry Russell, won his SDFHL debut behind a 16/18 line.

Captain Jeremy Copp is better known for his draft table acumen than his scoring touch, but the latter was the story in Teal’s 1-0 win over Grey. Copp’s late first period tally would be the only blemish for either goalie, with Marc Devoe (27/27) looking very impressive in besting perennial top notch tender, Don Tran (10/11).

Captain Shawna Hamon made clear to her fellows at the draft table that she was not thrilled with her fifth round draft value. So far, she’s a steal. Hamon scored the first half of Orange’s goals in a 4-1 romp over Green. Andy Strathman had a hand in both of those goals, rookie, Connor Miller, collected his first two career points, Jon Zygelman scored his first of the season, and Alan Razoky went 1 and 1, including the empty net icing on the cake. It was not all doom and gloom for Captain Mark DeGraffenreid’s side, however, as x-factor, Rick Brutchey, showed off his sniper release, accounting for the only fly in Fred Fournier’s 21/22 ointment.

Tim Vick made his return to the SDFHL count…1…2…3. Vick’s trick led the way in what many saw as a shocking upset, as Dark Green rolled past Light Blue, 4-2. Captain Jon Salt actually had his team on the board first, but Vick retaliated thrice unanswered before Jeff Henderson finally cut the lead late in the third. Alexis DaCosta capped the win with his first of the season, and Tiffany Fox started the season in the win column, stopping 20/22.