Tuesday April 30

Team Canada Cruises Past Undermanned Italy in 8-1 Rout

(1)Team Italy vs Team Canada( 8 )

With Team Italy struggling to field a full line-up due to some key injuries, Team Canada wasted no time seizing control of the game, imposing their will and unleashing a relentless offensive onslaught that left their opponents reeling. Leading the charge for Team Canada was C. Gervais, whose exceptional performance saw him net an impressive total four goals, scoring three consecutive tallies to ignite the offense and propel his team towards victory. But Gervais wasn't the only star shining brightly for Team Canada. P. Genereaux made his presence felt with a pair of goals, adding to the team's offensive firepower and contributing to their commanding lead. Meanwhile, K. Vincent delivered a standout performance of his own, collecting three points with a combination of goals and assists to further bolster Team Canada's dominance. Despite their valiant efforts, Team Italy found themselves overwhelmed by the relentless pressure and offensive firepower of Team Canada, struggling to contain their opponents' relentless attacks and failing to mount a significant challenge. D.Lombardi was the only player to solve C.Lantin, who didn’t need to be at his best on this particular night.

E.Figaro Breaks Second Period Tie to Lead Team Haiti to Victory

(1)Team Armenia vs Team Haiti(4)

After a tightly contested first period resulting in a 1-1 tie, anticipation hung heavy in the air as both teams sought to gain the upper hand. It was in the second period that the game's momentum shifted dramatically. E. Figaro, placing himself at the right spot, broke the deadlock, slamming home a pivotal goal to put Team Haiti in the lead. The energy in the bench surged as Team Haiti erupted in cheers. As the game entered its final frame, Team Haiti refused to relent, pressing their advantage. With precision passing and relentless pressure, they found the back of the net once again thanks to B.Dorvil-Villaneuva, extending their lead to 3-1. Despite Team Armenia's valiant efforts to stage a comeback, they were unable to overcome the formidable defense of Team Haiti. In the closing minutes of the game, Team Haiti sealed their victory with an empty-net goal by T.Dorneval, securing a commanding 4-1 win over Team Armenia. A standout performance-from goaltender L. Augustin-Registe cannot be overlooked, as his stellar play between the pipes played a crucial role in claiming the victory for Team Haiti, allowing only one goal on 20 shots.

The SalumiVino player of the night goes to C.Gervais of Team Canada. As Team Canada dominated the game-from start to finish, Gervais proved to be a relentless force on the court, capitalizing on scoring opportunities with precision and finesse, resulting in an impressive four goal display.

As the regular season of the Dek World Elite division draws to a close, anticipation mounts for the thrilling playoff matchups that lie ahead. With the top two seeds, Team Canada and Team Greece, securing automatic passes to the semi-finals, the stage is set for an intense battle among the remaining teams. In the opening round of the playoffs, all eyes will be on the showdown between Team Italy and Team Pakistan. Both teams have shown flashes of ups and downs throughout the season, and now they'll clash head-to-head in a high-stakes battle for supremacy on the ball hockey rink. Expect an intense, hard-fought contest as these two teams leave it all on the line in pursuit of playoff glory. Meanwhile, in the other opening round matchup, Team Haiti is set to square off against Team Armenia in what promises to be another thrilling clash. With both teams hungry for success, this matchup is sure to deliver plenty of excitement and drama. From-end to end, expect fast-paced action and fierce competition as these two teams battle for a chance to advance to the semi-finals.