Friday March 8
(5)HBHA vs National(6)
J.Pantelis nets four but National take back and forth match
In a single eight minute stretch of the second period, the HBHA dramatically took the lead after find themselves down 3-0.Its not often that National give up that many goals, especially in a short period of time but stranger things have happened. Regardless the let down, they did manage to overcome the slight deficit with a solid third period. J.Pantelis, despite ripping it up with four goals and an assist had an extraordinary opportunity to level after finding himself alone in front of F.Lamarche. And rather than tying the game on that play, M.Pinheiro made a brilliant one on one move to find himself alone in front of F.Vigliotti where he made no mistake burying his chance. That goal made the score 6-4 which proved to be just enough for the win.
(9)Killer Wolves vs Devil Dawgz(2)
O.Valiquette fuels Killer Wolves blow out win
Natural goal scorers usually don't need much help finding the back of the net. But it's always nice to have a supporting cast that can simplify matters. O.Valiquette is surrounded with enough quality players that he doesn't need much of an effort-from his part to do what he does best, and that is to score goals. The Killer Wolves forward got the ball rolling striking twice in the first period before completing his hat trick early in the second frame. It's been their theme as of late that the Killer Wolves put games out of reach early on. However, it took longer than that versus the Devil Dawgz, who battled and kept it close up until the mid way point of the match. Jeremi Brunet still managed to find the back of the net on two occasions while setting up three teammates.
(9)HBHA vs The Pillows(2)
Second game of a double header a non factor for the HBHA
It didn't matter that the HBHA played only an hour ago in their convincing win over the Pillows. Actually, it looked like they could have played three to four times in a row and still get the job done for how well they played. Prior to this contest, J.Pantelis went on a tear riffling four goals an assist versus the National. So to suggest that he would be blanked for nine goals would be an anomaly. Amazingly enough, that's what happened. However, if something doesn't give in one area it will in another. J.Pantelis was again the catalyst behind the win as the crafty forward set up six out of his clubs nine goals. Some of assists helped feed P.Lapointe, who couldn't be denied on four occasions. And while everything was fine and dandy offensively, goaltending played a part in it as well. F.Vigliotti was riding a clean ship up until the final frame where L.Bavellas beat him both times.
(3)Excalibur vs Brewers(9)
Slumping Excalibur fall hard to Brewers
Slumps are never fun and unfortunately for the Excalibur they just can't seem to get out of one. All three periods were decided the same way with the Brewers taking them 3-1.T.Adamacopoulos notched two late markers in the opening frame sharing a multi goal performance with E.Bouchard. The Excalibur did strike first courtesy of S.Ruggiero, who has been a stable piece for his club. The natural sniper took care of all three markers in the loss. After getting his club on board, A.Lanni relied on his playing making skills that resulted in four helpers for the Brewers captain.
The SalumiVino player of the night goes to Jimmy Pantelis of the HBHA. In two games of a double header night, J.Pantelis collected an abundance of points. The highly skilled forward finished with a total of four goals and seven assists.
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