Sunday September 23
(6)Butchers vs Shockers (12)
Shockers making a strong Impression
When you're scoring in bunches, teams will often win. And the Shockers did just that in their 12-6 thumping of the Butchers to open up the season. Even with many different players finding the back of the net, C.DeBonis stood out a little more than everyone else. The highly skilled forward opened the scoring while adding three more by the third to finish with an impressive eight points. The Butchers did strike first courtesy of E.Girouard, who went on to complete a hat trick, but were nowhere to be seen as the game went on. They did manage to pull within one goal after trailing 4-1, but that was as close as it got. The Shockers were simply too fast winning nearly every loose ball that translated into loads of ball possession. Unless the Butchers address their fundamental need of dressing more bodies, their season will resemble the previous one.
(3)Brew Crew vs Lynx(5)
Late Perry Stroubakis goal lifts Lynx over Brew Crew
P.Stroubakis scored the tiebreaking goal with just over a minute remaining, and the Lynx look like they haven't missed a beat after being crowned winners only a couple of weeks ago. Neither side took a lead after two consecutive periods. The match was so close that it took a perfect pass-from J.Mason to an open P.Stroubakis to get the job done. The Lynx took advantage with two power goals-from Y.Vanasse and his captain J.Lang. Despite the loss, N.Harvey helped keep the game close posting two goals for the Brew Crew. S.Catalano faced 30 shots to edge out his counterpart C.Muccino, who was also vital making key saves for the Brew Crew.
(3)Fatal Demons vs Shockers(7)
Shockers remain hot to sweep double header night
Playing only one hour prior to this match had absolutely no bearing on slowing the down the Shockers. As a matter of fact, it was the Fatal Demons who entered with a disadvantage having barely two lines. Regardless the situation, the Shockers just went about their business adding seven more goals where once again C.Debonis was a part of it bagging a pair. The Fatal Demons found themselves trailing 4-2 after only one period and never really recovered scoring only once in the next two frames. J.Bolonakis kept it close riffling two first period goals for the Fatal Demons. For a second straight game, the Shockers relied on balance scoring that had only C.Debonis score more than once in both games.
The SalumiVino player of the night goes to the Shockers sniper. C.DeBonis fuelled his clubs offense striking six times while adding five helpers to jump start his season with eleven points.
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