Sunday March 4
(2)Fatal Demons vs Shockers(3)
Shockers seek payback versus Fatal Demons
The Shockers couldn't wait to get back on the court and settle what had just happened to them a week ago. After dropping a 10-8 result to the very same Fatal Demons, the Shockers took a different approach in this contest. By playing better defensively, they did a far better job keeping the ball out of their net with the sacrifice of limiting their production up front. One of the differences came down to the special teams. With both sides getting the opportunities on their power plays, it was the Shockers succeeding with two goals on only two chances. C.Debonis scored his first of two with the man advantage while T.Debonis bagged the other. The Fatal Demons scored only once on four opportunities and were forced to play from-behind for nearly the entire match.
(3)Lynx vs Brew Crew(6)
First period onslaught launches Brew Crew to 6-3 win
It certainly wasn't the start they were looking for. The Lynx stood still as the Brew Crew stormed out of the gate with five first period goals. It's not often that the Lynx had such a terrible period. The charge was led with the help of L.Verta, who participated in four of the five goals that included two markers. But the most critical goal came by D.Verta. The Lynx had a great opportunity to cut the lead in half but things only got worse with D.Verta scoring shorthanded. It's almost a given when a team like the Brew Crew carries a massive five goal cushion that there isn't much anyone can do. The only thing that really transpired after that was the frustrations- from both sides. Rather than the court being busy, it was the penalty boxes that carried the action. Both teams would meet again one hour later with the Lynx seeking to even the score.
(5)Sportek vs Team Cuba(4) O.T
Sportek rally to celebrate crucial win
The race for the final playoff spot is a tight one between Sportek and Team Cuba. Faced with practically a must win situation, Sportek made their valid attempt of a comeback and got there with three unanswered goals. First, S.Pinero narrowed the gap by one and then C.Flikas evened the score with half a period remaining. Unable to take advantage of a late power play opportunity, Team Cuba were stuck witnessing the dagger that set them back when M.Rosato scored in overtime. As disappointing as this loss came for Team Cuba, they still had a chance to redeem themselves and overtake Sportek in the standings an hour later as both sides would meet again.
(11)Lynx vs Brew Crew(2)
Lynx respond and annihilate Brew Crew
Despite taking the earlier contest, the Lynx proved to be too clinical for the Brew Crew. One of the things that came to bite the Brew Crew was their amount of trips to the penalty box. The Lynx made them pay with four power play goals that saw J.Mason strike three times. That was just three out of the snipers five goals. Just like what the Brew Crew did in the opening period of their first encounter, the Lynx did the same in the second period of this game. They out ran and out played the Brew Crew resulting in five goals for a 7-2 lead. There would be no way that the Brew Crew would have any chance by that point to make a game of it. Instead, they just threw in the towel that resulted in four more goals by the Lynx.
(3)Sportek vs Team Cuba(2)
Team Cuba fall short, season on life support
With their regular season on life support, Team Cuba had to endure another heartbreaking loss. This time, the game was decided by the third period when Sportek struck twice in a row to snap a dreaded 1-1 tie. M.Page and C.Flikas each scored during that frame that gave little hope for the comeback despite a late tally-from J.DeSua. Throughout both games, the chances were there but the bounces just didn't come. Also, it didn't help that P.DelliColli stood tall between the pipes. The net minder was good for both game s and especially in the second encounter making plenty of crucial saves. Both these results put Sportek in the driver's seat to making the playoffs as Team Cuba will need close to a miracle if they plan on getting in.
The SalumiVino player of the night goes to Paolo DelliColli of Sportek. The net minder capped off a two game run with a masterful performance. If not for his great ability on this night, the uncertainty of making the playoffs would still loom for Sportek.
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