DEA Bedford Masters 2

The DEA Masters, coming off a nearly perfect record, going 9-0-1 in the regular season and sweeping the playoffs, announced its season end awards last night.  This was a truly amazing season for DEA.  They have climbed out of the Division 7 pit and are headed for the top.  The key to DEA success this season was the team commitment.   There were no games with less than 5 substitutes and some games with as many at 10.  The quality of play has improved tremendously also.  We all look forward to the Spring season as DEA has moved up into division 6.

The 2005 Fall Season Awards are as follows:

Top Goal Scorer:  Stan Wisneiwski with 8 goals.  Stan has the knack to be in the right place at the right time.  Ironically enough he had the most offsides penalties also...

Offensive Player of the Year:  This was a tough one because all of the offense was so good this year.  Scoring a total of 39 goals in 10 games is an all time DEA NEOTHSL record.  The award was given to Jeff Guild.  Jeff had 5 goals and 3 Assists this year and any time he was in the game he was an offensive force.

Midfielder of the Year:   Another tough one.  Our midfield controlled the tempo of all the games.  With his 7 Goals and 6 Assists and showing up for every single game, the award had to go to our Captain,  Jim McCall.  Jim has true leadership on and off the field and is a key to DEA success.

Defender of the Year:  The DEA Masters defense was tops in our division and probably the entire league.  Giving up only 10 goals in 10 games which was our divisions best and nearly the league best, the defense was exceptional.  The award goes to the leader of this pack, our sweeper, Mitch Green.  Mitch has the ability to track down any striker that dares to slip through the back three.  Great job by all the defense this year.

Goal Keeper of the Year:  We had three keepers during the year and playoffs and they all were exceptional as can be shown by the record setting 10 goals against.  However, we need to give this award to the guy who got us to the Championship, Jim Goddard.  Jim played exceptional throughout the year.  Playing in 8 of 10 regular season games had a goal save percentage of 92.3%.  Great Job.

Rookie of the Year:  This was a very hard choice as we had so many new quality players join this season.  The award goes to Nick Masci.  Nick's speed, ball control and work ethic was amazing and caused many a nightmare for opposing defenders.  Nick's presence was always felt when he was on the field.

Defensive "Striker" Award:  This award is given to the defender who plays his position well and still manages to get a few shots off or even a goal.  Ray Luscinski won this award hands down.  Ray had numerous shots at the goal, over the goal, into the woods, did much tree and property damage and ended up with 3 goals of his own.  All of this offensive power without sacrificing his rock solid defense at his stopper position.  Great job Ray!

Goal of the Year:  We had a lot of sweet goals in the 39 that we scored.  However, the Goal of the Year award goes to George Wegricht for his game winning goal in the semi-final match in overtime against the Canary Square Veterans.  George Blasted the shot to the near side to win the match and send DEA to the finals.

Save of the Year:  No Question about this one either.  It goes to John Morin for his whole performance in the Finals against the Marion-Mariner United team.  John, a long time DEA veteran keeper had retired from this position years ago after many injuries.  When he learned that both our other keepers were going to miss the final game, he said, "Bring the goalie gloves."  John played excellent throughout the finals and saved the 7th PK in the shoot out to win the Championship for DEA.  

Lou Gehrig Award:  This award is given to the player who has played in every match.  This year with the great commitment we had multiple winners of the award.  We also had many players that made all but one game.  Great commitment by all the DEA team.  The Lou Gehrig award is shared by:  Jim McCall, Mitch Green, John Morin and Stan Wisneiwski.

Bad Boy of the Year Award:  This award is usually given to Paul Cote each year, I mean the guy who has the most card points each year.  DEA was only officially charged with three card points on the year(which is really unbelievable) and they all went to seperate players.  Although it is not incouraged to win this award, sometimes it is necessary to express your opinion or establish your territory on the pitch.  The award this year, which I am sure they will fight over who gets the biggest piece,  will be split between Mark Major, Dan Roberge and Mark Ilaria.  I think Paul Cote got a yellow card in the one game he played when we tied Lexington.  I remember him knocking someone on their rear following a call...  Anyway.. 

I hope you all enjoyed the season as much as I did.  I look forward to the Spring season in the new division.  Stay in shape over the winter months...  Ray, let us know when the next party is.  For those who didn't go... Navy crushed Army... and  Masci and Kellogg's team won the half time football game.    Championship hats from the league and Championship Sweatshirts from our sponsor were handed out.  If you haven't received one yet, send me an email...

GREAT SEASON DEA MASTERS -  CHAMPIONS