The Caribou hobbits toast a semi-successful season, unaware of the hoopla at the MEHA.
The rest of the hobbits have been completely distracted by a large pumpkin.

September 26, 2004

DOM-LAND, Middle Earth—Make the screaming stop.

After enduring two weeks of protest, legal wrangling and a mini riot, the MEHA upheld the Eldar's victory over the Dom-Land Caribou and confirned the elves as champions. Many of the Caribou had since gone to their respective homes to get some rest, or in Gandalf's case, medical attention. But the debate raged on, spilling into the streets where fans of both teams picketed outside the MEHA headquarters. The most bizarre of these protesters were a small group of hobbits carrying blank signs and chanting, "we will not protest!" Whether it was an attempt at the avante garde or simple confusion, no one is quite sure.

Eldar fans were determined to claim The Precious and were quite annoyed that the game-winning goal scorer was never named. It was Elrohir.

"I'm going to be hearing about this at every family dinner," said Aragorn.

"It's not my fault your whole family is dead," said Arwen.

"Welcome to the clan, dear," he replied.

Caribou fans insisted that Eldar goaltender Galadriel had broken MEHA rules, which nullified the win. They demanded a do-over.

Galadriel's obviously supernatural eruption two weeks ago was viewed repeatedly by MEHA officials, who decided that while the Lady of Light violated the "no flaunting supernatural powers" rule, she couldn't really help it. They fined her for her outburst and have suggested she seek professional anger mangement counseling.

"Okay," she said.

And the fans rioted. MEHA officials were trapped in their offices while the jubilant and the bitterly disappointed mixed it up on the sidewalk. Security had to be called in, and when that didn't work, the players themselves were summoned to sort out their supporters.

"I think I hit someone with my crutches," said Gandalf. "I think I'm sorry? I don't know what's going on." The Grey Wizard was apparently on heavy painkillers. His doctors believe he should be alright for next season provided he takes it easy in the off season.

"But I wanted to learn rhythmic gymnastics," he complained.

Eventually it was all sorted out, and everyone went home.

Now that that's all finished, the MEHA is looking forward to an off-season exhibition game, in an effort to change the subject. Harry Potter and Co. have agreed to a rematch of last year's exhibition game. The MEHA felt that instead of just the Caribou, the whole league should have a chance to get involved. Therefore, it will be the MEHA All-Stars vs. The Wizarding World people. (Does that make you Faramir people happy?)

Sorry this was so late. The riot, you know. If that's all the explanation you want, cool. If you really want to know, click here. Here are the funny links from last week, a shooting puppy, and a story about a hockey dog.

**Note: Due to family circumstances the Dom-Land Caribou updates will be a little...wonky. They may be early or more likely late, but probably no later than Mondays, Bubbles Standard Time. Also, Bubbles will probably not be able to respond to email unless you have a specific question or correction. Sorry about that.

Hey, Caribou fans. Thanks for voting in the poll. Thanks to the 100% "yes" vote, there will be one more season of Dom-Land Caribou. Whee!

***It has come to our attention that some people have been listing the Dom-Land Caribou as their own personal websites. We would appreciate it if you didn't. Thank you.***

Playoff Primer

1) Each round is a seven-game series. Basically, two teams play each other until one team wins four games. That team wins the series.

2) There are no ties. If a match is tied at the end of three periods, the teams will play 20-minute overtimes until one of them wins or they both drop dead. In the case of dropping dead, all members of both teams have to be completely dead. The game will then be temporarily postponed.

3) The teams who have qualified for this year's playoffs are:
The Dom-Land Caribou
The Fighting Uruk-Hai
The Ithilien Rangers
The Eldar
Whoever wins the Caribou/Uruk-Hai series will go on to play the winner of the Rangers/Eldar series for The Precious.

4) Although there are traditions of throwing things onto the ice in the NHL during the playoffs, (i.e. the octopus in Detroit) the MEHA has strictly forbidden the throwing of cephalopods. This measure was taken to prevent the injury and/or death of anyone trying to capture The Watcher in the Water.

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