Wednesday October 27

United Arms starting to get the attention they deserve

(1)Altius vs United Arms(3)

Grinding out games may be the United Arms formula for success. High scoring, wide open games are not very conductive to a team solely relying on hard work and a committed man on man game. The Altius learned this lesson in their 3-1 loss. If not for B.Bentivegna striking extremely late, the Altius would have gone empty handed on the score sheet. It took some time but A.Zakarian eventually cracked the barrier just passed the ten minute mark of the second period to put the United Arms on board. A.Papazian and H.Jerjian provided some secondary scoring, and the United Arms buckled down defensively not giving much life to a frustrated opponent. The United Arms knew they had another difficult challenge, but at the same time, they know that they can live up to it. Its safe to say at this point into the season, teams will need to get used going up against a team that will be showing up with their lunch pail every single time. In addition to their collective work ethic, R.Ricaurte gives them a legit chance to win every night as the goaltender was sharp once more stopping 27 of 28 shots.

M.Mavroudis and F.Benhamadi putting up nice numbers for Fatal Demons

(7)Fatal Demons vs RCGT Knights(2)

The Fatal Demons came to play on Thursday night as they clicked on all cylinders to down the RCGT Knights. M.Mavroudis is a force as the sniper produced again in a big way bagging a hat trick as part of a five point performance. The game remained fairly close until a quick spurt mid way through the match put the Fatal Demons in the drivers seat riding a 4-0 lead. Eventually, T.Spano was able to solve S.Fraga in the third period to at least spoil the shutout. The RCGT Knights did have a chance to get back into it on a power play chance, but it was all for nothing when M.Mavroudis potted in a greasy goal to keep the game idle. F.Benahamadi has also been consistent for the Fatal Demons as the work horse provided two goals and two assists. Many new players suited up for the RCGT Knights which is never a bad thing. However, it may take a little time for a team in search of their identity.

M.Croteau taps in OT winner, Assadi Consulting starting to find their groove

(3)Left Wings vs Assadi Consulting inc(4) O.T

Thursday night saw what was an incredible battle between the Assadi Consulting inc and the Left Wings. In the end, the Assadi Consulting inc took the back and forth affair in a game that could have gone either way. Both teams saw everyone respond at certain points during the contest. J.Rochon provided two leads for the Assadi consulting inc, but the Left Wings would respond and grab their late lead thanks to a power play marker by A.Perrault. A late hooking penalty gave the moment the Assadi Consulting inc needed in order to try and equalise. After putting on their unit for the man advantage, M.Do Couto was the one who delivered on a hard low slap shot that had eyes. That goal forced a four versus four overtime where if not for Pedram Assadi standing tall in net, the Left Wings would have walked away with the win. Instead, the result went the other way when Payam Assadi launched a perfect hard low pass that was tapped in by M.Croteau.

The SalumiVino player of the night goes to Robert Ricaurte of the United Arms. No doubt, a great goaltending performance-from the focused net minder. Allowing only one goal against the Altius isn’t easy to do, but Ricaurte proved that he can assume the responsibility.