Monday August 18(Semi finals)
(5)Smooth Sailors vs Brew Jackets(4) Game 1
Whether it was an unexpected challenge or the Brew Jackets just simply playing well, the Smooth Sailors nearly dropped the contest versus a winless club in twelve games. Lots of credit however goes to the Brew Jackets who led on a couple of occasions and brought the game to the very last whistle giving the Smooth Sailors something to thing about heading into game two. Each side tallied twice with their five man unit that saw R.Richard bag the game winner by the four minute mark of the final frame. It came in a losing cause, but J.Cyr was a force out there participating in all four goals to finish his game with two goals and two helpers.
(1)Brew Jackets vs Smooth Sailors(10) Game 2
Whatever was said in the dressing room between games definitely worked for the Smooth Sailors as they book a spot to the finals. This result resembled nothing compared to game one for both sides that saw the Smooth Sailors play a full out game posting plenty of goals while conceding only one. Already up 4-0 after one period, the Smooth Sailors carried their momentum in the second frame riffling five more tallies making sure to capture the victory. J.Palmitano led the way netting a hat trick and the captain R.Fasano along with A.Centis and D.Baptista each had two goal games.
(8)Team Slovakia vs Raging Rhinos(3) Game 1
Somehow with only six players Team Slovakia hand the Raging Rhinos an easy loss. Great leadership went to work from start to finish that saw the captain C.Campeau dominate the court. Apart from his clubs second goal, C.Campeau made sure he participated in all other tallies to finish with an impressive seven points. S.Bernier didn’t score but had five assists while his teammate L.Descary converted on two occasions less than three minutes apart.
(3)Raging Rhinos(1) Game 2
Despite winning the previous match rather easily, Team Slovakia had to know that they were pressing their luck with only one change on the bench. This time the Raging Rhinos made sure by adjusting and taking advantage of the depleted line up. A.Kornaros struck early and added a second period tally as well before B.Kornaros made the score 3-0 before the end of the second period. Although S.Cardinal eventually got on the board for Team Slovakia, it wasn’t nearly enough as the Raging Rhinos were able to hold on and even the series. F.Vigliotti lived up to the challenge by allowing only one third period tally after facing 26 shots.
(1)Team Slovakia vs Raging Rhinos(3) Game 3
After dominating game two for the Raging Rhinos, A.Kornaros proves to be clutch for a second straight game. The determined forward made sure to cap off the night in fashion by setting up M.Bourassa’s goal before adding two straight tallies to seal the deal. Similar to the previous match, S.Cardinal once again struck to narrow the margin for Team Slovakia but weren’t able to get that much needed equaliser.
The Raging Rhinos seem to bring out there best hockey in the post season. As much as things are going well so far, they know that they will have the ultimate challenge going up against the Smooth Sailors in next weeks battle.
The Boston Pizza player of the night goes to Andy Kornaros. His clutch performances in games two and game three were vital for the Raging Rhinos booking a spot in the finals.
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