The River Pirates have made the playoffs for the first time since going to nationals in 2008. Locking up the 4th seed by defeating the Leftovers in the final game with stellar goaltending by sub goalie Troy of Battlecats fame, they look to make another deep run in the playoffs. Check the side calendar for the playoff schedule. The first game is putting the Pirates back in the ring against the Leftovers on Thursday the 12th.

Your River Pirates have had a slow start to the season, but the team is playing well despite losing a few close games. Helping make it happen is some outstanding goal tending. If the Pirates can get into a grove and not have to worry about a short bench, look out!

Here's a recap of games so far:

10/30 L River Pirates 2 - Gators 6
11/06 L River Pirates 2 - Chiefs 8
11/13 L River Pirates 1 - Venom 2
11/26 W River Pirates 6 - Mutiny 0
12/04 L River Pirates 4 - Ice Hogs 5
12/11 W River Pirates 4 - Fighting Piranhas 2

Also, for your viewing pleasure, here's a short video recapping our game vs the Venom. I highly recommend watching around the 4:00 mark. Oh, Roy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3lybUkWQ64

Your 2011-12 St. Croix River Pirates kick off the new season on October 30th in an epic battle of Pirates versus Gators. Who will win? The Pirates doesn't have the whole Captain Hook story going their way, but hey, the other team probably don't have Peter Pan there to help them out. Come out to St. Thomas Academy at 9:20pm for a swashbuckling good time!

The entire new season is up in the team calendar. Check it out and add the google calendar to your own for easy reference and reminders.