Sunday January 20
(2)Winter Soldiers vs Fatal Demons(5)
Fatal Demons pull away-from Winter Soldiers with late goals
The Winters Soldiers kept it close for most of the night, but the fatal Demons were able to pull away late to claim an early season victory. Marco Diaco, J.Bolanakis and the captain P.Santullo all scored in the final frame for the Fatal Demons. Taking a few consecutive penalties in the second period didn't help the Winter Soldiers at all. The Fatal Demons made sure to take advantage on a power play goal-from D.Tzimpopoulos that snapped a 1-1 tie. It's never ideal dropping the first game of the season but the Winter Soldiers won't be too concerned with their deep roster.
(5)Slayers vs Lynx(4) S.O
Slayers prevail in wild shootout win over Lynx
The Slayers and Lynx provided some exciting hockey on Sunday night. Both teams combined for eight goals that included tons of back and forth action keeping the net minders extremely busy. However, 45 minutes and a five minute overtime wasn't enough to determine a winner. With both sides sending some of their top guns, only P.Musto was able to score. The veteran showed once again how it's done by getting the better of S.Catalano. On the flip side of the court, C.Confuorti remained steady denying three straight attempts. Neither team had anybody steal the show as different players scored. M.Barone did salvage at least a point for the Lynx bagging a late marker with only 45 seconds remaining.
The SalumiVino player of the night goes to Paolo Musto of the Slayers. The long time veteran is still extremely effective collecting two points along with the shootout winner.
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