CHICAGO - The ice at the arena was still steaming when the final horn blasted, signaling the end of a contest that felt less like a hockey game and more like a clash of cultural titans. In a game defined by a blistering start and a heart-stopping finish, the Seattle Musicians edged out Chicago Style 3–2, riding the hot hand of Kurt Cobain and the brick-wall goaltending of Patrick Roy.
From the opening face-off, Seattle looked to impose a rhythm that was heavy, distorted, and aggressive. They found their groove early in the first period. The play began in the defensive zone with Big L, who stripped the puck from Jeff Bezos along the boards. Big L moved it quickly to Jimi Hendrix, who was streaking through the neutral zone like electricity through a wire. Hendrix feathered a perfect pass across the blue line to Kurt Cobain. With a quick snap of the wrists, Cobain buried it top shelf, putting the Musicians up 1–0.
The onslaught didn’t stop there. Seattle continued to press, their offensive zone time fueled by the relentless forechecking of Kendall Coyne Schofield and the defensive prowess of Doug Harvey. Cobain struck again midway through the second period, showcasing his opportunistic scoring touch to double the lead.
Just minutes later, the Musicians seemed to put the nail in the coffin. Doug Harvey unleashed a slap shot from the point that created a chaotic rebound. Big L, showing incredible vision, tapped it over to Chris Cornell, who slammed it home. It was 3–0 Seattle, and the Chicago bench looked deflated. The “Style” seemed to lack substance, with Michael Jordan struggling to find traction on skates and Ted Williams looking out of sync with the speed of the modern game.
But you can never count out a team with Bobby Hull on the wing and Hunter S. Thompson bringing the madness.
Entering the third period, Chicago finally found their legs. The spark came from an unlikely source – Tupac Shakur. The rapper played with a ferocity that rattled the Seattle defense, digging a puck out of the corner and feeding it to Thompson. Thompson, skating with a erratic but effective energy, slid a pass to Hull. The Golden Jet did not miss, blasting a one-timer past Patrick Roy to break the shutout.
The momentum shifted violently. Suddenly, the Musicians were on their heels, their earlier grunge swagger replaced by desperate defense. With five minutes left on the clock, Vint Cerf orchestrated a play of digital precision, connecting with Thompson who once again found Hull. Hull’s second goal of the night cut the deficit to 3–2, sending the Chicago faithful into a frenzy.
The final minutes were pure chaos. Chicago pulled their goalie for the extra attacker, turning the ice into a six-on-five siege. Angela Ruggiero and Phil Esposito peppered the net with shots, but Patrick Roy stood on his head. Roy, who finished with 26 saves and a .929 save percentage, made a sprawling glove save on a point-blank attempt by Gangsta Boo with ten seconds remaining.
As the clock ticked down, Hendrix cleared the puck the length of the ice, sealing the victory. The Seattle Musicians had played a perfect two periods and survived a nightmare third to take the win. Chicago Style had the stats and the late surge, but on this night, the rhythm belonged to Seattle.# Game Report: Chicago Style vs. Seattle Musicians
Final Score
Chicago Style: 2
Seattle Musicians: 3
Scoring Summary
- Seattle Musicians Goal: Kurt Cobain (Jimi Hendrix, Big L)
- Seattle Musicians Goal: Kurt Cobain
- Seattle Musicians Goal: Chris Cornell (Doug Harvey, Big L)
- Chicago Style Goal: Bobby Hull (Hunter S. Thompson, Tupac Shakur)
- Chicago Style Goal: Bobby Hull (Vint Cerf, Hunter S. Thompson)
Chicago Style Stats
| Player | G | A | P | SOG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Hull | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| Hunter S. Thompson | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Tupac Shakur | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| Vint Cerf | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Phil Esposito | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Angela Ruggiero | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Gangsta Boo | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Jeff Bezos | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ted Williams | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Michael Jordan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Seattle Musicians Stats
| Player | G | A | P | SOG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kurt Cobain | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Big L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 8 |
| Chris Cornell | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| Doug Harvey | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| Jimi Hendrix | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| Kendall Coyne Schofield | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Goalie | SV | GA | SV% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Roy | 26 | 2 | 0.929 |