Thursday August 5

Fatal Demons take both games in grueling match-up vs Brewers

This game gave us a prelude of what the playoffs would look like. These two teams are no strangers to each other and there was no love lost between them as the intensity was turned up a notch and there was plenty of chirping to go around. In two tightly contested affairs, game 1 went the Fatal Demons way with S.Marricco leading the way with 2 goals and a helper, while G.Vouloumanos chipped in with his own 2 goals and a helper for the Brewers. Game 2 was a different story as both teams focused on playing overall team defense and limiting the other’s opportunities. At the 14 second mark of the 2nd period and with the score tied at 0, K.Araujo’s eyes lit up like a beach ball when he found himself alone with the ball in the slot and rifled it past G.Platanitis leaving him no chance. There was still plenty of time for the Brewers to get on the board, but they just couldn’t muster up anything offensively as their high danger chances were few and far between and R.Ranieri pushed everything aside en route to earning the shutout. The Brewers left precious points on the board in what is a very tight battle in the standings, but knowing A.Lanni, he’ll surely make the necessary adjustments, regroup and rally his troops for the upcoming games.

(4) Fatal Demons vs Brewers (3) 

(2) Fatal Demons vs Brewers (0) 

Floodgates open for the Dragons as goals come fast & furious

Let’s just say that the Dragons had a very short memory and completely forgot about last week’s dismal and lack luster offensive performance and Carnage fell victim to their onslaught. In what was an offensive slugfest, the 2 teams combined for 23 goals in both games. The Dragons came out guns blazing and opened up their arsenal producing an incredible 15 goals as they scored fast and often to successfully sweep the two-game set. Their game plan was simple and effective, quick passing and fire everything on net. In one of the more dominant performances in recent memory, G.DeMarinis participated in 12 of their goals with a ridiculous 7 goal and 5 assist performance. Carnage knew how crucial these games were in terms of the standings and they could ill afford to surrender any points and so their playoff quest becomes that much harder. The Dragons on the other hand reclaimed 2nd place and demonstrated that they’re still a force within the division.

(7) Dragons vs Carnage (4) 

(8) Dragons vs Carnage (4) 

Pylons grab crucial points in tightly contested affair vs The Family

Regardless of their place in the standings, The Family will always provide an honest, solid, hard-working, defensive minded effort in their approach to their games, thus giving their opponents fits. Tonight was no different as they stuck to their game plan and didn’t deviate and battled till the bitter end with the Pylons in 2 hard fought games. Game 1 saw both teams tied at 2 goals apiece after 1 period, and with both goaltenders holding their own and not allowing any further goals in regulation, the dreaded shootout was required. Y.Derohannesian and M.Sasso respectfully were the only 2 shooters to beat the goaltenders and so they settled for a 3-3 draw. Game 2 was a different story however as The Family was able to hold onto a slim 1 goal lead for most of the game and just couldn’t find that crucial insurance marker to put the Pylons away and it would prove to be costly. The Pylons replicated in spectacular fashion, as they exploded for 3 goals in less than 40 seconds, demoralizing their opponent. The turning point in this contest may have been prior to the game as the crafty, ambidextrous veteran E.Allen was inserted into the line-up and provided an instant spark leading the way with a 3 point performance, which included 2 goals. Although they let precious points escape, The Family knows they can compete with any opponent in their division.

(3) Pylons vs The Family (3) S.O

(4) Pylons vs The Family (3)

The SalumiVino player of the night goes to Gino DeMarinis of the Dragons. Just a monster performance for the spark plug that accumulated an impressive seven goals and five assists in both wins for the Dragons.