Friday April 19(Semi finals)
(5)Brewers vs The Pillows(4) Game 2
Brewers hang on to close out series
With their backs against the wall in a pivotal game, the Pillows fell short against a more determined Brewers team. The Pillows had a week to thing about how to adjust and still couldn't find any answers to try and even the series. S.Bakas and S.Fabrici started the scoring festivities as both players combined for an impressive nine points. Despite trailing by three, the Pillows seized back some momentum on two late second period goals. The only problem was that they faced a stubborn net minder by the third period. G.Platanitis was simply that good denying many shots and some quality chances. The Brewers entered this series respecting a game plan that ultimately pulled them through to the final.
(1)Excalibur vs Devil Dawgz(7) Game 2
Offensive onslaught puts Devil Dawgz through to final
By the time the final buzzer sounded, the Devil Dawgz earned an easy win and a ticket to the final. It showed-from the drop of the ball that the Devil Dawgz would eventually pull though. A.Moniz, not known for his scoring had an incredible first period striking twice for a 2-0 lead. That was his first of three on the night which is usually rare for a defenseman. Regardless who did the scoring, the Devil Dawgz won this series by committee. M.Trivisonno was solid allowing only F.Bchara to get the better of him. J.Melo was also very productive accumulating five points as was H.Berberyan who closed off the scoring after setting up three markers.
With both series ending in a sweep ,the Devil Dawgz and the Brewers will meet in the final of the Masters 35+ second division. The Brewers will look to do the same against the Devil Dawgz like they did versus the Pillows, and that is to create shooting lanes while having someone go to the net. A simple game plan is often the right game plan and the Brewers will look to cause another surprise if the Devil Dawgz don't take them serious.
The SalumiVino player of the night goes to George Bakas of the Brewers. Never once did the jitter bug forward stop running. His commitment to compete paid high dividends resulting in two goals and two assists.
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