Wednesday May 9 (F2 Finals)
(0)Venom vs United Armenians (4) Game 2
United Armenians back on even terms after long wait
On this night, the value of playoff experience was on full display. Sure they were sour about losing 5-3 a week ago to fall behind in the series, but instead of wasting time wondering what might have been, the United Armenians buckled down defensively and pulled out a 4-0 shutout victory. One of the key elements was to try and get that first goal. Both sides played to a scoreless opening frame before C.Fragkiudakis ended the spell five minutes into the second period. It took over a period of hockey-from that point on for the next goal with neither side able to find the back of the net. The United Armenians knew they weren't out of the woods just yet and made sure to secure all doubts when they erupted with three late markers. G.Follano had an up and down game one, but his solid play between the pipes is one of the biggest reasons why this series is back on even footing.
(3)United Armenians vs Venom(0) Game 3
United Armenians defy odds with back to back shutouts, winners of F2 division
It's not that they didn't believe they could win, but the United Armenians may not have expected to blank Venom twice to capture a difficult championship. With the United Armenians rolling three lines while getting the expected goaltending-from G.Follano, Venom felt that they were under siege throughout the entire night. Clearly the United Armenians meant business and came out to play knowing that it was a do or die situation. For a second straight game, they grabbed the lead and used it to their advantage. Y.Derohannessian proved to be the spark plug needed in this particular game as the crafty forward participated in all three goals that included a pair. All the work and effort put in-from the opening faceoff of the night, added up for the United Armenians. G.Follano was brilliant yet again, and Gabi Missakian applied the right game plan in order to get his club to bounce back and succeed .On behalf of Hockeyballe.com, congratulations go out to Gabi Missakian and the United Armenians for capturing the F2 Wednesday division title.
The SalumiVino player of the night goes to Gerry Follano of the United Armenians. In the two most important games of the season, G.Follano was absolutely dynamite not allowing a goal.
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