Monday May 28

F.Gaudet-Peloquin shines in both games versus United Arms

Goaltenders usually get too much credit for the good and too much blame for the bad. But in tonight's case, the Chic Choc net minder warrants the praise as he stood tall allowing all but one goal. After giving up his lone tally early in the opening game, the Chic Choc eventually responded and never looked back. Y.Belkassem had a multi goal performance while M.Ethier was behind setting up three goals en route to a 4-1 victory. The United Arms had the opportunity to put it behind them in the second encounter. Unfortunately, they were stuck trying to kill a penalty that resulted into a goal instead. S.Scott took advantage with a power play marker before setting up M.Ethier moments later. Unable to turn the tables, the United Arms felt their final blow when E.Gaem struck early in the second period, also with the man advantage. By then, it was about time management for the Chic Choc, who had no issues protecting their lead that enabled F.Gaudet-Peloquin to earn a shutout.

(4)Chic Choc vs United Arms(1)

(0)United Arms vs Chic Choc(3)

F.Nasser sets tone, Les Reds take both matches against Carmoni

F.Nasser picked up from-where he left off only a week ago, this time posting a hat trick to kick start the night for Les Reds. The only thing missing in the opening contest was a shutout by C.Malkoun, who nearly got it with 90 seconds left in the game. A.Zarzour set up two goals, and J.Constantin made sure to seal it by feeding a yawning cage. Les Carmoni weren't pleased with what had just transpired and hoped to rebound in the second contest to finish on a better note. Instead, it was the same song and dance reoccurring. Les Reds showed clearly that they were the better of the two sides handing les Carmoni another convincing loss. They struck five times with scoring efforts-from different players. It came in a losing cause, but D.Desmarais did provide both goals for Les Carmoni.

(4)Les Reds vs Carmoni(1)

(2)Carmoni vs Les Reds(5)

Mighty Drunks heavy response split wins with Tocas

After dropping the opening contest, the Mighty Drunks cooled off the Tocas to split the miniseries. The Tocas looked to be going nowhere early on after giving up two straight goals in less than three minutes. Then, with one play looking nicer than the other, the tides shifted, and the Mighty Drunks had no answers giving up six consecutive goals. R.Elias and C.Maltese had a major hand in the win as both players scored a pair of beauties each en route to a 6-3 win. As gratifying as that win came to be, the night wasn't over yet. The Mighty Drunks made it a point to bounce back-from an embarrassing loss. And although it took some time, the flood gates would eventually open by the final frame. The Tocas had played three solid periods before looking ordinary in the final stretch. P.Arkalis took matters into his own hands striking twice while adding his third late in the game for a hat trick. One good period was all it took for the Mighty Drunks to earn three points after a slow start to the night.

(3)Mighty Drunks vs Tocas(6)

(1)Tocas vs Mighty Drunks(6)

Hustlers keep proving they are a step ahead of everyone

Entering the night, the Corporation knew they would have their hands full versus the Hustlers. Even though they struck first, it really didn't matter in the end. The Hustlers would eventually do their thing by creating numbers resulting in goal after goal. D.Bertrand found the back of the net three times, and P.Assadi along with A.Stamiris collected three assists each. The second contest was just a carbon copy of the first one. Everything was close to being identical. The score was 6-2 and the Hustlers kept creating odd man rushes leaving the Corporation in limbo. This time, A.Stamiris led the goal scoring department with two markers while P.Assadi got credited the winner by finding himself in his office, which is behind the other teams defence.

(2)The Corporation vs Hustlers(6)

(6)Hustlers vs The Corporation (2)

Captain S.Sicuso caps off night by delivering two winners

It's not often a defensemen gets you that big goal for the winner, but S.Sicuso was able to do it twice versus the Vitamin C on Monday night. However, prior to the madness, the Vitamin C had all the indicators that they would prevail, at least in the opening contest. They won every loose ball and controlled most of the play that justified a 3-0 score after one period. By that point, the Degenerates sent a clear message to one another that they wouldn't go down that easy, even if they though the comeback seemed like a long shot. But crazier things have happened before and the Degenerates knew they had life when S.Sicuso got them on board. Then, in the short span of only 30 seconds, L.Folini set up P.Paikopoulos both times to level the score. The match was only one minute shy of overtime when Sicuso riffled a slap shot to beat S.Sauk. With that kind of momentum, the Degenerates made sure to not repeat the same mistake. They had the better start by grabbing the lead once again-from their captain. S.Sicuso's breaking ball styled slap shot somehow found its way behind S.Sauk. The Vitamin C, despite being down, had well over a period for the equaliser only to hit a wall. P.Assadi didn't have the start he wanted but definitely earned the end result by shutting the door for three straight periods.

(4)Degenerates vs Vitamin C(3)

(0) Vitamin C vs Degenerates(1)

The SalumiVino player of the night goes to Sebastian Sicuso of the Degenerates. In both games versus the Vitamin C, the veteran defenseman decided the outcomes with two slap shots that had eyes.