Sunday February 4

Kraken storm back with 4 in a row to defeat Kings

( 8 )Kraken vs Kings(6)

The game featuring the Kraken and the Kings was no question a roller coaster of emotion as the two sides kept going back and forth exchanging leads. At one point, the Kings took command on a dominant stretch rattling off three consecutive goals for a 6-4 lead by the 36 six minute mark. The Kraken had to figure out a way on order to turn the table around. With R.Beaupre reducing the gap by one, this contest was far-from over as the Kraken felt confident about their chances. It took only a couple of minutes and change afterwards for the very same R.Beaupre to strike again and even the score. The Kraken was clearly riding hot a sequence, and had more in the tank for a potential stunning comeback. After the Kings had thought they calmed the tides, A.Amicone was still fuelled by his clubs resurgence providing a huge go ahead marker for the Kraken. The slight lead proved to be sufficient with the Kraken’s defence holding firm while getting the timely stops by M.Freda.

The Allo Mon Coco Ste Dorothee player of the game goes to Richer Beaupre of the Kraken. His two goals weren’t just about putting points on the board; they were momentum shifting coming a at pivotal point to change direction of the game.

Zuccaro’s late heroics propel Predators to overtime win over Bruins

( 8 )Predators vs Bruins(7) O.T

The Bruins seemed to be in firm control carrying a commanding 6-3 lead against the Predators. However, as the game unfolded, it became a tale of an unexpected turn around. The Predators, refusing to back down, launched a relentless comeback, clawing their way back into contention. The Bruins were perhaps caught off guard by the sudden shift in momentum unable to maintain control. One brilliant sequence led to another for the Predators with J.Bergola orchestrating many of the plays. After M.Cimenelli narrowed the gap by one, M.Zuccaro took over the show in a wild finish to his game. The Predators d-man lit up like wild fire scoring two big goals before netting an even bigger one by the time it was over. His performance was nothing short of sensational, leaving a lasting impression to all his teammates. The Bruins, despite their initial lead, couldn’t fend off the determined Predators, and the overtime defeat added an extra layer of heartbreak to their night. It was a game filled with twits and turns, showcasing the unpredictability of  hockey game. In the end, the Predators never let up turning a deficit into a thrilling victory.

The Allo Mon Coco Ste Dorothee player of the game goes to Marco Zuccaro of the Predators. There was no question the spotlight belonged to M.Zuccaro, who’s impact on the game was undeniable scoring three consecutive goals that included the sudden death winner.

Spirited Sabres battle back but fall in clash with the Flyers

(9)Flyers vs Sabres(5)

The clash between the Flyers and the Sabres unfolded as a tale of resilience and determination. While the Flyers kept jumping ahead on a slight lead, the Sabres refused to be overshadowed as they kept tying the game. This exchange went on for four straight goals until finally M.Testa put the Sabres in front for a rare time. In hopes of building off that momentum, the Sabres no longer resembled the same team as they couldn’t keep up anymore. The Flyers would eventually put together some well executed plays and timely goals to create a gap that proved insurmountable for the Sabres. Contributing factors saw M.Saia stimulate the offense with six points while T.Angelis hit his target three times for the hat trick. For well over 30 minutes, the Sabres remained very competitive with no clear cut winner in sight. Then, one momentum swing altered the direction of the match, and the Flyers were well on their way to an extraordinary finish.

The Allo Mon Coco Ste Dorothee player of the game goes to Mathew Saia of the Flyers. As the game went on, M.Saia’s influence grew strong making everyone around him look better. By the time the final horn sounded, the lanky skilled forward produced a whopping six points.

Prowling Panthers prevail on massive 4 goal surge  

(11)Panthers vs Wild(7)

The game started off with both teams showcasing some impressive offensive skills, but it was the Panthers who managed to pull away with four consecutive goals, turning the tide in their favour. The Panthers offensive onslaught was led by some stellar teamwork and sharpshooting. Their players were relentless in their pursuit of the net, finding gaps in the Wild’s defense and capitalising on opportunities that came their way. It was a sight to behold as they smoothly moved the ball, leaving the Wild scrambling to catch up. L.Iacuessa was one of the catalysts behind his clubs production by setting up four goals while netting one himself. J.Martuccio, G.Martuccio and A.Albot each scored twice while many others chipped away. Whether is was precision passing, powerful shots or strategic positioning, the Panthers left no stone unturned in securing their lead. The turning point came with their four consecutive goals occurring just shy of the 32 minute mark.

The Allo Mon Coco Ste Dorothee player of the game goes to Lui Iacuessa of the Panthers. Lui Iacuessa exhibited chemistry with his teammates that led to a very productive game scoring once while setting up four goals.

Playmaker extraordinaire D.Greco nets 4 to propel Blackhawks to victory

(6)Red Wings vs Blackhawks( 8 )

The clash between the Red Wings and the Blackhawks was a rollercoaster of momentum shifts, with the Blackhawks storming out of the gate establishing a 4-0 lead early on. It seemed like they were on the verge of runaway victory, but the Red Wings had other plans. The Red Wings displayed resilience and determination, refusing to be overwhelmed by the early deficit. Part of the comeback effort was led by A.Farina, who scored twice and R.Ranieri to pull his side within one. Once the game was this close, the two teams kept trading blows with an abundance of time left over. The Blackhawks always carried the slight advantage of playing ahead, but were never secured of anything easy. Not even a 7-4 lead was a guarantee as the Red Wings continued to fight back on two straight goals to with five minutes remaining. With the game hanging in the balance, D.Greco was the defining factor as to why the Blackhawks preserved their lead en route to a nail biter. Already with a tally under his belt, Greco unleashed a relentless onslaught stringing three consecutive goals in the latter stages of the game.

The Allo Mon Coco Ste Dorothee player of the game goes to Daniel Greco of the Blackhawks. Widely recognized for his playmaking abilities, Greco deviated-from his usual role, deciding to put the ball in the net himself resulting in an impressive four goal display.

Albe Passarelli takes centre stage with 5 points to help lead the Islanders past the Canadiens

( 8 )Islanders vs Canadiens(2)

It didn’t take long for the Islanders to assert their dominance against the Canadiens on Sunday night. A rapid start along with sound defense and a dialled in goaltender, the Islanders cruised their way to an easy victory. Albe Passarelli opened and close the scoring while collecting three assists in between. M.Barone used two early goals to help set the tone while making sound defensive plays to thwart the Canadiens offense. Often enough, teams are stuck enduing a harsh start, but sometimes bounce back to make the game competitive. Unfortunately for the Canadiens, they just didn’t have the ball bounce their way as they were stuck falling into a deeper hole. Their first goal only came as of the 28 minute mark which is to far into the game if you plan on competing till the finish line. Perhaps, it didn’t help either with S.Catalano guarding the cage as the net minder was sharp allowing all but two goals on 27 shots

The Allo Mon Coco Ste Dorothee player of the game goes to Albe Passarelli of the Islanders. His influence was felt throughout the game. The forward struck early to help set the tone, then set up three teammates before capping off the night for his second in a five point performance.

Wednesday February 7

Flyers soar past Panthers in high scoring showdown

(5)Panthers vs Flyers(9)

In an action packed showdown between the Panthers and the Flyers, fans were treated to a rollercoaster of a game filled with lead changes, high scoring plays, and thrilling moments-from start to finish. The Panthers battled back on a couple of occasions before pulling ahead on a couple of slight leads. T.Longhi had scored twice, and M.Kardum collected his third point for the 5-4 advantage. Eventually, this contest saw the court tilt in one zone , with the Flyers taking charge on a strong finish to their game. The next five goals only belonged to the orange shirts as they blew past their opponent on five straight tallies. The sequence saw many participate in the barrage that had may different players take turns finding the back of the net. With the scoring widely spread out, the Flyers had no one in particular to rely on other than an overall team effort. M.Destounis had a quiet night for his standards accumulating four points. Other notables include P.Carone and C.Arnoldo  as both snipers notched two goals each.

The Allo Mon Coco Ste Dorothee player of the game goes to Marino Destounis of the Flyers. As he often does, the forward made his presence felt, making his teammates around him better. By the time the game ended, the skilled forward led everyone on the score sheet producing two goals along with a pair of helpers.