Thursday December 13(Semi finals)

(7)Raging Rhinos vs Smooth Sailors(2) Game 1

Second period explosion sets the pace for the Rhinos

Despite their horrific start allowing two shorthand goals on the very same power play, the Smooth Sailors put it past them with a heavy response late in the frame. However, once the second period hit, the Smooth Sailors fell apart at the seams. The Raging Rhinos took over completely striking four times without any push back. M.Nikas was part of the onslaught earning his hat trick after notching his clubs two shorthanded goals early in the game. Only three players found the back of the net out of the seven that went in. A.Papazian and J.Tzanetakos shared two goals each and F.Levasseur kept the door shut for two straight periods.

(5)Smooth Sailors vs Raging Rhinos(2) Game 2

Smooth Sailors Thwart Rhinos stars and even the series

S.Liparota had two goals and an assist and the Smooth Sailors found a way to slow down the Raging Rhinos high scoring players. The Smooth Sailors knew they had to come out stronger and did a great job early on winning the opening frame 3-1. And even though the second period belonged to the Raging Rhinos courtesy of a lone goal-from S.Pilon, the Smooth Sailors would eventually take over by the third. Liparota and C.Fragkiudakis wasted no time netting goals only minutes apart and G.Follano wasn't going to let this one slip away after a three goal cushion.

(3)Raging Rhinos vs Smooth Sailors(5) Game 3

Momentum continues over into game 3, Sailors advance to final

The Smooth Sailors couldn't have scripted a better end to their night. After being embarrassed in game one, this series flipped the other way with the Smooth Sailors earning two big consecutive wins. In the span of only five minutes, the Smooth Sailors put on an impressive display. Four different players had scored before M.Broccoli buried his second late in the game to secure and seal the series. The Raging Rhinos did have the better start jumping out to a 1-0 lead but quickly found themselves fighting -from behind.

(7)JLR Brossard vs Legends(6) S.O Game 1

Unlikely hero Joe DeStefano saves the day for JLR Brossard

If not for a very late goal by J.DeStefano, the JLR Brossard would have found themselves trailing in the series. Instead, the hardnosed forward not only scored once but struck for a second time late in the game to force a shootout. This contest swung back and forth several times with the JLR Brossard bouncing to a 3-0 lead. Then, after regrouping in between periods, a strong message was sent-from P.Santullo and the Legends would take over with a massive wave of goals. Five straight had gone in for the veteran side before a late push by the JLR Brossard complicated matters. With the shootout as the only determining factor, M.Gagnon and Payam Assadi came through for the win while A.Jalilvand was the only player to beat Pedram Assadi.

(2)Legends vs JLR Brossard(11) Game 2

Legends overpowered by superior opponent

To summarise this match up, the JLR Brossard were plain and simple the better of the two sides. Plenty of broken plays led to counter attacks. And when you have to go up against lines and duos consisting of J.Rochon, P.Assadi , J.Pantelis and G.Pisanelli just to name a few, you're asking for trouble. That kind of talent will almost never miss when given decent chances. The Legends had no choice but to go for it, but in doing so, a deadly counter attack would just make matters worse. Payam Assadi scored the most earning a hat trick.S.Robineault struck twice and nearly every player recorded at least one point in the onslaught.

The SalumiVino player of the night goes to Joe DeStefano of the JLR Brossard. If not for his two goals that included a huge late marker, the JLR Brossard ran the risk of playing two consecutive games in order to pass the semi final round.

With the E Thursday division down to only two teams, the JLR Brossard will face the Smooth Sailors for all the marbles. Both these teams have arguably the top two guns of the division. G.Pisanelli being one of them for the JLR side,and M.Testolina for the Smooth Sailors. Since offense won't be the deciding factor, both teams will need to figure out each others tendencies to limit the damage. An obvious point will rely on the goaltenders to remain sharp. G.Follano and Pedram Assadi will perhaps be the reason why either team will be hoisting the trophy when it's said and done.