Monday November 15

Split expected between evenly matched Orient and HBHA Seniors

Despite their differences in experience, these teams are extremely close. It came to be expected that who ever dropped the first encounter, the response would have been there for the second game. Tonight was a perfect example of two very good hockey teams splitting their night. The first encounter went the HBHA Seniors’s way by owning the second frame on two unanswered goals by J.Kontitsis and P.Musto. They got solid work-from E.Parent, who let in one power play goal by F.Nasser. As expected, the Orient answered, and they wasted no time in doing so. After only two minutes and a half into the ensuing match, M.Zarzour and M.Monteschio got to Parent for a quick 2-0 lead. It looked like it would have been an easier mission for the Orient, but it was by far -from being the case. The HBHA Seniors battled and eventually tied the game thanks to M.Della Rocca. Less than ten minutes were remaining-from that point on which indicated that the next goal would surely decided matters. Eventually, the Orient got their first courtesy of M.Morin with just under two minutes left on the clock.

(1)Orient vs HBHA Seniors(3)

(2)HBHA Seniors vs Orient(3)

Golden Knights don’t get much resistance-from Dragons

The Golden Knights ability to score in bunches was on full display  Monday night. Granted, they were down 2-0 early on, but that had zero impact on them for responding with nine straight for a  9-2 rout of the Dragons. The barrage went on without much resistance-from the Dragons, who knew they needed a reset for the second game in hopes for a better performance. Although the end result was more respectable, the Golden Knights had no issues for making it two in a row. The first match had balanced scoring while the second encounter saw M.Labrie do his thing once again riffling four out of his clubs five goals. His first tally was a bad omen for the Dragons as it came in a shorthanded situation. His next two goals were on the power play while his last one was notched even strength. Even though both results appear lopsided, the Dragons are a better team than what the score indicates. S.Morante couldn’t provide some key saves, the offense failed to capitalise on some decent chances, and their defensive game struggled at times unable to keep up with their man.

(2)Dragons vs Golden Knights(9)

(5)Golden Knights vs Dragons(1)

Both teams relying on their big guns to produce

In tonight’s confrontation between the Hungry Hippos and the Assadi Classics, the attention had to be focused on two particular players. Maybe the memo wasn’t sent out as both players did pretty much what they wanted. The Assadi Classics relied once again on M.Mavrouidis to produce while the Hungry Hippos depended on M.Stoico to carry the burden. The two combined for seven goals in the first match which was decided on a pair of shootout goals by J.Pantelis and M.Mavrouidis of the Assadi Classics. J.Pantelis scored twice prior to the shootouts, and P.Santullo was behind setting up four goals. The Assadi Classics had an excellent start to their second game. They scored three times including a shorthanded goal by S.Fraga and a power play marker by P.Santullo for a solid 3-0 lead. It appeared to be an easier outing-from that point on, but the Hungry Hippos still had an appetite to compete and make a game of it. J.Discepola was able to pull his club within one with plenty of time left over. With the game that close, the Assadi Classics played with a lot more urgency by tightening the bolts in order to preserve their slight lead. The Hungry Hippos did everything in their power to try and force the extra time only to hit a determined net minder in P.Assadi, who shut the door the rest of the way.

(5)Hungry Hippos vs Assadi Classics(7) S.O

(3)Assadi Classics vs Hungry Hippos(2)

Degenerates use lethal counter attack in double up wins over Mighty Cucs

The Mighty Cucs would have been content if they at least split their mini series with the Degenerates on Monday night. Instead, a bad start to the first game along with a poor defensive effort in the second match saw them go empty handed. The Degenerates scored two quick goals to jump start their night with D.Greco leading the way on three helpers for a 3-1 victory. Both sides played it differently after that by opening up the game a lot more. As the Mighty Cucs kept falling behind, time and space started to open up even more for the Degenerates. Every time they broke up a play, there would be an odd man rush  that resulted in plenty of goals. The score was 6-1 after only one period with many players chipping in offensively. The Mighty Cucs did finish strong netting four tallies that included two each by M.Cerone and A.Masi, but time just wasn’t a luxury they had.

(3)Degenerates vs Mighty Cucs(1)

(5)Mighty Cucs vs Degenerates(8)

The SalumiVino player of the night goes to Pat Santullo of the Assadi Classics. For many of you that think this is a miss print, the Assadi Classics captain actually had a very productive night collecting four helpers in the first encounter while bagging the winner in the second match.