Monday November 8

Down to the wire, Golden Knights seal wins over Orient

It was a taut, intense battle that had the look and feel of a playoff game. The Golden Knights didn’t hesitate to send a strong message that they are the team to beat despite both games going practically down to the wire. After taking the opening contest 4-3, the second game was closer with both sides trading goals in each period before deciding it in the shootout. The Orient responded twice after falling behind but were never able to play with the lead in the second encounter. Instead, they had to settle for a shootout loss unable to solve G.Pilon on three attempts. Only one player scored during the breakaways for the Golden Knights. By patiently stick handling his way toward the net, S.Lachapelle timed his back hand threw the legs move just right in order to slide the ball right under N.Comptois. The two losses will not discourage the Orient at all as they know that they can compete with anyone, even the Golden Knights.

(3)Orient vs Golden Knights(4)

(3)Golden Knights vs Orient(2) S.O

Unable to close out the deal, Mighty Cucs fall twice in close calls to Hungry Hippos

The Mighty Cucs couldn’t have asked for a better start Monday night in their confrontation with the Hungry Hippos. M.D’Agostino and S.Masi each scored, and A.Giampalma was solid in net. It looked like the game was going exactly how the Might Cucs had hoped for. However, that all changed as of the second period. The court tilted so much that it looked like two different teams going at it. By the time the frame ended, the Hungry Hippos stormed back on three unanswered goals that included a very late tally-from T.Oliveira. The Mighty Cucs didn’t have much time to erase a heartbreaking finish. They did look unfazed entering the next match only to repeat a similar fate. This time, they led 2-1 in the second period before giving up two straight tallies in a short span. B.Travisano potted the winner with the help of M.Stoico, who set up all three goals for the victory. In the end, it just wasn’t the Mighty Cucs night. They’ll have no choice but to put it behind them and look at what’s ahead.

(3)Hungry Hippos vs Mighty Cucs(2)

(2)Mighty Cucs(3) vs Hungry Hippos(3)

F.Nasser, E.Harnois and H.Nasser pair goals for Orient rout of RCGT Knights

It came to be expected that there wasn’t going to be much intensity between the Orient and the RCGT Knights. That’s what you get when teams have no more than one or two changes on their bench. Basically, the game is played calm and patient as both sides sat back waiting for their chances to arise. In tonight’s case, the Orient created more opportunities and benefited more than enough times to rout the RCGT Knights. F.Nasser, E.Harnois and H.Nasser all had two goals each for the win as did J.DeSua but in a losing cause. The Orient had the better start building a 3-1 lead just passed the five minute mark of the opening frame. Despite plenty of time left over, it was more than enough for a team that can control the game to their liking. Prior to this contest, the RCGT Knights got credited the win because the Orient didn’t have enough players in time to floor a team. It may come as cheap points, but that wont stop the RCGT Knights for claiming them  as every single one matters at this stage of the season.

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(3)RCGT Knights vs Orient(6)

HBHA Seniors respond after dropping close encounter with Dragons

You always want to steal that first game of a mini series to give yourself a chance at a sweep. With the game deadlocked 1-1, G.DeMarinis broke the tie, and the Dragons were the ones to carry the series lead versus the HBHA Seniors. However, in order to complete a perfect night, they’ll have no choice but to continue their stride against an opponent that will push back even harder. This has always been a challenge for a side taking the opening contest. Naturally, when two evenly matched teams go at it, it often tends to split. The HBHA Seniors were more determined and made it a point to start the game with more urgency. Only four minutes had gone by when M.DellaRocca and P.Lapointe scored for a 2-0 lead. Clearly, a bad situation for the Dragons, who had to work twice as hard to try and overcome a deficit versus a stingy HBHA Seniors team. P.Musto would eventually widen the margin, and the HBHA Seniors knew they were on their way for the split en route to a 5-0 that included two empty net goals.

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Two haunting finishes leave Degenerates empty handed vs Assadi Classics

With just over 30 seconds remaining in the second game , it looked like the Degenerates were on their way to splitting their night with the Assadi Classics. Then, the Assadi Classics stunned them on not one but two quick goals. The second tally was actually shorthanded leaving only 4 seconds on the clock. The first encounter was nearly as difficult to digest with the Assadi Classics deciding it with just less than a minute remaining. During that match, M.Mavroudis did most of the damage netting all four goals for a 4-3 victory. Considering their situation of a limited bench, the Degenerates challenged well enough to take both games only to run out of luck in the end. J.Melo was a big contributor scoring three out of the five Degenerates goals.

(4)Assadi Classics vs Degenerates(3)

(2)Degenerates vs Assadi Classics(3)

The SalumiVino player of the night goes to M.Mavroudis of the Assadi Classics. After scoring all 4 goals in the opening game versus the Degenerates, the power forward added two more big assists to help lead his team twice to victories.