Tuesday March 27
(6)Stones vs Devil Dawgz(3)
Survival mode kicks in late for Stones
If not for some late heroics, the Stones would be watching-from the sidelines in the post season. But even though they did the improbable battling back-from a 3-0 lead while scoring four in the last six minutes of play, their season still remains on life support. For now, they'll live another day and will look to start off strong against the Chiefs if they can get some help-from the Bramabulls prior to their game. This win came with a full out effort that involved six unanswered goals. D.Ramada, S.Pilon, M.Salerno and J.Pizzuco all scored late in mounting a remarkable comeback.
Friday March 30
(1)Chiefs vs National(7)
National sweeps season series with Chiefs
About the only good news for the Chiefs on Friday night is that they don't play National again, unless it's in the playoffs. Three times both teams squared off and three times National made minced meat of out of their opponent. With that said, the Chiefs didn't help themselves either with only two spares. They actually played well for half the game being down only 2-1.Then, once the third period hit, this contest was nowhere close with National posting four straight goals. S.Huard and E.Ferlatte each scored twice and F.Lamarche had plenty of help in front of him allowing only one goal on 17 shots.
(3)Bramabulls vs Devil Dawgz(5)
Devil Dawgz seize opportunity to clinch playoff spot
After eying a depleted bench, the Devil Dawgz salivated with hope in their must win battle with the Bramabulls. However, it didn't come easy for the desperate side. The Devil Dawgz needed a huge third period in order to resolve their situation. Two of their big goals came on the power play. A.Jalilvand put his club in front for the first time by the very late stages of the second period. Once they went ahead, there was no way that they would allow any sort of comeback, especially with the Bramabulls gasping for air. P.Paikopoulos added an insurance marker right before B.Deslauriers put the final nail in an empty cage.
(6)Chiefs vs Stones(1)
Stones playoff hopes crashed with Devil Dawgz win
As they waited with anticipation and plenty of anxiety-from the stands, the Stones saw their season come to an end on Friday night. They needed absolutely for the Devil Dawgz to lose points while grabbing a win versus the Chiefs. Unfortunately, they didn't get the help they needed and were stuck playing some pond hockey instead. Both sides kept the intensity so low that would have most viewers shut their TV's if this was televised. The only good thing the Stones did was score late in the game to spoil S.Pare's shutout. D.Bellitto had a strong outing with two goals, as did B.Panarello famously known as the Breeze Panareeze who set up plenty of nice plays.
The SalumiVino player of the night goes to Steve Laplante of National. The crafty sometimes forward or defenseman was sound in his club's 7-1 win over the Chiefs. He broke up plays while creating plenty of chances resulting in three helpers-from the back end.
Friday night saw the regular season come to a close. With four teams advancing to the semi finals, the match ups are as follows:
(1)National vs Devil Dawgz(4) The Devil Dawgz will need all their players present while relying heavily on S.Sauk to shine in net. One thing's for sure is that National will get loads of chances because of their ball possession which will force the Devil Dawgz to pay attention without the ball.
(2)Bramabulls vs Chiefs(3) Two hardnosed teams that are structured will suggest for a good series. They both have the goaltending, defence and game breakers up front. Applying the bare basics may make the difference between winning and losing.
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