Welcome to the Mid-Michigan Fantasy Hockey League ONLINE!!!
MMFHL
HISTORY: This is where it all started! On a whim, John asked Ryan if he'd be interested in starting a fantasy hockey league. Both had participated in a league run by Jamie Watkins of WaldenSoftware fame where the traveling trophy was a large statue of Brett Hull. They joined that league in 1996; by 1998 it was defunct. However, after some research it was determined that the website used by Jamie was still in existence, so the young commissioners-to-be signed up for the stat service and the Mid Michigan Fantasy Hockey League was born! The first draft was held in an H&R Block office in Bay City. There were ten teams that first season in two divisions:
MICHIGAN
Birch Run Beavers, David Kerns
Flint Dangerous Crew, Steve Riselay
Houghton Ice Bergs, Eric Rupprecht
Midland Implants, Mike Appold
Saginaw Dance of Joy, Matt Riselay
NON-MICHIGAN
Bangor Ice-Goats, John Schlicker
DC West Wingers, Lisa Meyer
Laredo Lethal Lions, Jane Schlicker
Montreal Mad Hatters, Ryan Scherzer
Ohno Godzilla, Darren Milbrandt
Steve ran up the best record in Michigan and John won the Non-Thumb-State division. As fate would have it, those two met up in the finals and John was lucky enough to walk away with the Sacred Cup (and the tradition of celebrating by chugging Woodchuck from said Cup). That first year only two trophies were awarded, as Darren went on to win the Golden Cup. Since that time several other trophies have been added to the list. We are happy to say that eight of the original ten owners still participate in the MMFHL.
SACRED CUP
Championship Bracket Winner
HISTORY: The Grand Daddy of them all. The only championship that has never been won more than once by any owner. And you can drink out of it when you win! The 2009-2010 season marked the first time we had a repeat champion, as Jane Bradshaw pulled it off. In the second round she defeated her brother John Schlicker. When he sent an email to congratulate her, she replied "Gosh, I didn't realize we are already in the playoffs..." That's the level of intensity and dedication we are looking for at MMFSL!
1999-00 Bangor Ice-Goats, John Schlicker
2000-01 Ohno Godzilla, Darren Milbrandt
2001-02 DC West Wingers, Lisa Meyer
2002-03 Montreal Mad Hatters, Ryan Scherzer
2003-04 Laredo Lethal Lions, Jane Schlicker
2004-05 NHL LOCKOUT
2005-06 Midland Implants, Mike Appold
2006-07 East Side Dangerous Crew, Steve Riselay
2007-08 Ancient Mariners, Jeff Goudy
2008-09 Wychwood Scarecrows, The Kids
2009-10
GOLDEN CUP
Consolation Bracket Winner
HISTORY: We needed another Cup to stick with the hockey theme for the Consolation Bracket. As with the Sacred Cup, no owner has won it more than once. But I wouldn't drink out of it!
1999-00 Ohno Godzilla, Darren Milbrandt
2000-01 Clio Hayseeds, Aaron Geister
2001-02 Houghton Ice Bergs, Eric Rupprecht
2002-03 Marquette Monsters, Matt Riselay
2003-04 Ancient Mariners, Jeff Goudy
2004-05 NHL LOCKOUT
2005-06 East Side Dangerous Crew, Steve Riselay
2006-07 Birch Run Bobcats, Dennis Spense
2007-08 Laredo Lethal Lions, Jane Bradshaw
2008-09 DC West Wingers, Lisa Schlicker
2009-10 Freeland FireHawks, Darrell and Tracy Schlicker
MARTIN BRODEUR MEMORIAL TROPHY
Goal Scoring Goalie OR Most Regular Season Shoot Out Saves (starting 2006-07)
HISTORY: One of the first non-championship trophies. However, since there aren't too many goalies that score goals, we decided to add another criteria for winning this trophy. When the NHL returned from the lockout, ties were a thing of the past, replaced by the shootout. So now, if there are no goal-scoring goalies, the award will go to the owner of the Goalie with the most shootout saves at the end of the season.
2000-01 Martin Brodeur, Houghton Ice Bergs, Eric Rupprecht
2001-02 Evgeni Nabakov, Houghton Ice Bergs, Eric Rupprecht
2002-03 OPEN
2003-04 OPEN
2004-05 NHL LOCKOUT
2005-06 OPEN
2006-07 (34 SHOS) Rick DiPietro, Flushing Fury, Aaron Geister
2007-08 (32 SHOS) Roberto Luongo, Cloud Nine 5 Holers, James Mercer
2008-09 (23 SHOS) Henrik Lundqvist, Wychwood Scarecrows, The Kids
2009-10 (26 SHOS) Jonathan Quick, Estonia Cat’s Heads, Norm Fazekas
ALL-STAR AWARD
Highest Scoring Player in the All-Star Game
HISTORY: This is a handsome trophy which changes with each winner. An official All-Star Puck and a rookie card of the player are set on a beautiful plaque.
2001-02 (18 points) Eric Daze, Vietnam VooDoo, Nicholas Begick
2002-03 (26 points) Danny Heatley, Alaskan Ice Warriors, Matthew Schlicker
2003-04 (19 points) Joe Sakic, Cloud Nine 5 Holers, James Mercer
2004-05 NHL LOCKOUT
2005-06 No All-Star Game due to the Olympics
2006-07 (16 Points) Daniel Briere, Bangor Ice-Goats, John Schlicker
2007-08 (13 Points) Rick Nash, Estonia Cat’s Heads, Norman Fazekas
2008-09 (11 Points) Martin St. Louis, Ancient Mariners, Jeff Goudy
2009-10 No All-Star Game due to the Olympics
OLYMPIC AWARD
Highest Scoring Player in the Olympics
HISTORY: This is another handsome trophy which changes with each winner. An official Olympic Puck and an card of the player in his national garb are set on a beautiful plaque.
2001-02 (49 points) Nikolai Khabibulin, Ohno Godzilla, Darren Milbrandt
2005-06 (61 points) Antero Niittymaki, East Side Dangerous Crew, Steve Riselay
2009-10 (45.75 Points) Ryan Miller,
PRESIDENT’S TROPHY
Best Regular Season Record
HISTORY: This trophy was acquired during an H&R Banquet. It was a door prize and we just couldn't let it go.
2001-02 (20-4) Bangor IceGoats, John Schlicker
2002-03 (15-8) Montreal Mad Hatters, Ryan Scherzer
2003-04 (15-8) Cloud Nine 5 Holers, James Mercer
2004-05 NHL LOCKOUT
2005-06 (16-7) Bangor Ice-Goats, John Schlicker
2006-07 (15-8) Bangor Ice-Goats, John Schlicker
2007-08 (17-6) Wychwood Scarecrows, The Kids
2008-09 (18-5) Wychwood Scarecrows, The Kids
2009-10 (16-5) Cloud Nine 5 Holers, James Mercer
CHUCK E. CHEESE AWARD
Fewest Regular Season Wins
HISTORY: This is a great story. One night Jane and Lisa where playing euchre against Darren and John. A friendly wager was made that the losers would treat the winners to dinner at Chuck E. Cheese. The boys won and during that trip to the pizza joint, they earned enough tickets (100, maybe) to select this guy as a prize. Of course, it was destined for MMFHL award greatness.
2001-02 (6-18) Alaskan Ice Warriors, Matthew Schlicker
2002-03 (5-18) Alaskan Ice Warriors, Matthew Schlicker
2003-04 (5-18) Ancient Mariners, Jeff Goudy
2004-05 NHL LOCKOUT
2005-06 (4-19) Wychwood Scarecrows, The Kids
2006-07 (7-16) Birch Run Bobcats, Dennis Spense
2007-08 (8-15)
2008-09 (6-17) Estonia Cat's Heads, Norman Fazekas
2009-10 (6-15) Freeland FireHawks, Darrell and Tracy Schlicker
OFFENSIVE JUGGERNAUT
Most Regular Season Team Points
HISTORY: Without a doubt the most creative of all the trophies! You can just see the skill and craftsman ship that went into it. Truly coveted by all!
2001-02 (1152 points) Clio Dragons II, Jeff Goudy
2002-03 (1264 points) Montreal Mad Hatters, Ryan Scherzer
2003-04 (1220 points) DC West Wingers, Lisa Meyer
2004-05 NHL LOCKOUT
2005-06 (1234.25 points) Bangor Ice-Goats, John Schlicker
2006-07 (1106.5 points) Bangor Ice-Goats, John Schlicker
2007-08 (1017.5 points) Wychwood Scarecrows, The Kids
2008-09 (1072 points) Wychwood Scarecrows, The Kids
2009-10 (1109.5 points) Cloud Nine 5 Holers, James Mercer
PAVEL BURE MEMORIAL AWARD
Best Regular Season Record (Clio Division) (Clio Cup prior to 2005-06)
HISTORY: It didn't take long for the MMFHL to evolve to include one division made up entirely of owners from the Clio Area (Aaron Geister, Dennis Spence, Jeff Goudy, Matt Riselay and Steve Riselay). Originally the winner of the division would create a trophy, but it was decided to honor Pavel Bure (pronounced "Boo-Yah") with Clio's own trophy, to go to the winner of the Clio Division.
2001-02 Clio Hayseeds, Aaron Geister
2002-03 (15-8) Clio Hayseeds, Aaron Geister
2003-04 (14-9) Flint Dangerous Crew, Steve Riselay
2004-05 NHL LOCKOUT
2005-06 (15-8) Ancient Mariners, Jeff Goudy
2006-07 (14-9) East Side Dangerous Crew, Steve Riselay
2007-08 (15-8) East Side Dangerous Crew,
2008-09 (15-8) Ancient Mariners, Jeff Goudy
2009-10 RETIRED until Clio Teams return
DOMINIK HASEK AWARD
Highest Scoring Goalie
HISTORY: This was created after Hasek retired to recognize the highest scoring goalie in the league. Of course, Hasek has since un-retired, retired, and un-retired again. Yet he has not won his own trophy. On a side note, Hasek did finish as the leading scoring goalie in the 00-01 season with 386 points, which is why the trophy is named for him.
2002-03 (419 points) Ed Belfour, Clio Dragons II, Jeff Goudy
2003-04 (526 points) Roberto Luongo, Vietnam VooDoo, Nicholas Begick
2004-05 NHL LOCKOUT
2005-06 (455) Miikka Kiprusoff, Team Jesus, Matt Riselay
2006-07 (469.75) Martin Brodeur, Midland Implants, Mike Appold
2007-08 (385.25) Martin Brodeur, Ohno Godzilla, Darren Milbrandt
2008-09 (361) Miikka Kiprusoff, Midland Implants, Mike Appold
2009-10 (428) Craig Anderson, Ohno Godzilla, Darren Milbrandt
CHEWBACCA AWARD
Highest Scoring Drafted Rookie
HISTORY: "Rookie" "Wookie" Close enough for us! And remember, the winner has to be drafted - free agents don't count!
2002-03 (206 points) Henrik Zetterberg, Montreal Mad Hatters, Ryan Scherzer
2003-04 (127 points) Tuomo Ruutu, Flint Dangerous Crew, Steve Riselay
2004-05 NHL LOCKOUT
2005-06 (127 points) Alexander Ovechkin, Bangor Ice-Goats, John Schlicker
2006-07 (170 points) Evgeni Malkin, Estonia Cat’s Heads, Norm Fazekas
2007-08 (131 points) Nicklas Backstrom, Team Jesus, Matt Riselay
2008-09 (0 points) No Drafted Rookies
2009-10 (78 points) John Tavares,
STANLEY CUP AWARD
Highest Scoring Player in the Stanley Cup Playoffs
HISTORY: The year Ryan Miller won, he did not make it to the finals, but the two goalies in the finals and highest scoring players (Cam Ward & Dwayne Roloson) were not owned. But that worked out okay for Matt that year.
2002-03 (193 points) J.S. Giguere, Alaskan Ice Warriors, Matthew Schlicker
2003-04 (172 points) Miikka Kiprusoff, Bangor Ice Goats, John Schlicker
2004-05 NHL LOCKOUT
2005-06 (94.5 points) Ryan Miller, Team Jesus, Matt Riselay
2006-07 (114.5 points) Ray Emery, DC West Wingers, Lisa Meyer
2007-08 (148.25 points) Marc-Andre Fleury, Team Jesus, Matt Riselay
2008-09 (144.5 points) Chris Osgood, Estonia Cat's Heads, Norman Fazekas
2009-10 (73 points) Jonathen Toews, Ohno Godzilla, Darren Milbrandt
LITTLE RED SERGEI
The Winner of the MSU/Condo Wars between Darren Milbrandt and Steve Riselay
HISTORY: Think "Little Brown Jug". Darren and Steve had some epic battles involving the once flashy Russian.
2003-04 (2-1) Flint Dangerous Crew, Steve Riselay
2004-05 NHL LOCKOUT
2005-06 (1-0) East Side Dangerous Crew, Steve Riselay
2006-07 (1-0) East Side Dangerous Crew, Steve Riselay
2007-08 (1-0)
2008-09 (1-0) Flushing Fury, Steve Riselay
2009-10 RETIRED
RESURRECTION AWARD
Most Improved Record
HISTORY: Based on the success of the MMFFL Resurrection Award, we decided to bring the skeleton to basketball and hockey, to serve as recognition of the team that resurrected its record.
2006-07 (From: 4-19 To: 14-9) Wychwood Scarecrows, The Kids
2007-08 (From: 10-13 To: 14-9) Cloud Nine 5 Holers, James Mercer
2008-09 (From: 9-14 To: 14-9) Laredo Lethal Lions, Jane Bradshaw
2009-10 (From: 7-16 To: 16-5) Cloud Nine 5 Holers, James Mercer
SUB-ZERO AWARD
Lowest Earliest Single Week Starting Points
HISTORY: This is truly a traveling trophy! The lowest scoring team in Week 1 inherits the trophy and keeps it until another team scores lower.
2007-08 (-14.5 points, Week 13) DC West Wingers, Lisa Meyer
2008-09 (-8.5 points, Week 17) Cloud Nine 5 Holers, James Mercer
2009-10 (-4.5 points, Week 2) Estonia Cat’s Heads, Norm Fazekas
TEXAS SHOOTOUT AWARD
Player with Most Shoot-Out Goals (or Best %)
HISTORY: This little gem comes courtesy of Norm Fazekas, current resident in Texas and finder of unique trophy material.
2008-09 (8 Goals) Wojitek Wolski, Cloud Nine 5 Holers, James Mercer
2009-10 (7 Goals) Brad Boyes, Ohno Godzilla, Darren Milbrandt
BOBBY "THE BRAIN" HEENAN AWARD
Best Regular Season Winning Percentage Over All Sports
HISTORY: This is for the owner that participates in all three sports and has the best regular season winning percentage. A tribute to the greatest manager in the history of pro-wrestling. "When life gives you lemons, throw them at someone."
2001-02 (.780) John Schlicker
2002-03 (.780) Darren Milbrandt
2003-04 (.552) Jeff Goudy
2004-05 (.722) John Schlicker
2005-06 (.615) John Schlicker
2006-07 (.596) John Schlicker
2007-08 (.661) James Mercer
2008-09 (.639) The Kids
2009-10 (.647) John Schlicker
