Tuesday March 12

Team Canada edges out Team Greece in shootout thriller

(4)Team Canada vs Team Greece(3) S.O

In a showdown between two powerhouse teams, Team Canada emerged victorious in a thrilling match against Team Greece. The game was a rollercoaster of momentum shifts and heart stopping action that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final buzzer. Team Canada came out of the gates strong, quickly establishing a 2-0 lead on goals by S.Bellefleur and N.Samson. With their backs against the wall, Team Greece dug deep and found another gear posting three straight goals that had K.Kuczmarski  riffle a pair. There was almost no way that Team Canada wasn’t going to make a serious attempt at tying the game, no matter how sound A.Mancini was between the pipes. The equaliser undoubtedly came when A.Mirolla struck with just under five minutes remaining. Both teams then battled valiantly in the extra frame, but neither side could find the back of the net, sending the game into a shootout. The breakaway competition was a nerve-wracking affair, with each team’s top players going head to head against the opposing goaltender. Out of the six combined attempts, J.Bradley had the most success as the only player to score to help seal a hard fought victory for Team Canada.

Team Haiti battle back twice in tightly contested battle with Team Pakistan

(3)Team Haiti vs Team Pakistan(2)

The match was a tightly contested battled-from the opening whistle until the final buzzer. Despite facing early challenges, Team Haiti remained composed and fought tooth and nail to keep themselves in contention. With each shift, they demonstrated their speed and skill refusing to let adversity dampen their spirits. Team Pakistan, however, proved to be formidable opponents, showcasing their own prowess on the court and putting up a strong fight throughout the game. They capitalised on opportunities by M-A DiStasio and their captain O.Wahid and maintained pressure on Team Haiti, making every moment crucial in this intense matchup. As the game progressed, the momentum swung back and forth until Team Haiti controlled their fate when R.Marcellus provided their first go ahead marker early in the third period.  Since time wasn’t yet an issue, Team Pakistan still struggled to level with S.Rivest thwarting scoring opportunities-from Team Pakistan. Team Haiti were able to maintain their lead with poise and resilience, refusing to let their hard earned advantage slip away.

Team Armenia’s deep roster overwhelms Team Italy

(7)Team Armenia vs Team Italy(2)

From-the outset, it was clear that Team Armenia had come prepared, utilising their depth and versatility as they cruised to a commanding victory over a formidable Team Italy squad. Their well rounded line up allowed them to rotate seamlessly, keeping their energy levels high and their opponents on their toes throughout the game. Despite facing a strong Team Italy squad, Team Armenia wasted no time asserting their dominance on the court. Although the first period remained relatively close, Team Armenia started to pull away in the second, padding their lead with three more unanswered goals. Finally, J.Crivello got Team Italy on board early in the third period, but it didn’t matter much in the grand scheme of things. Team Armenia continued to apply more pressure which resulted in ball possession that saw their captain Y.Derohannessian rattled off a hat trick. As much as Team Italy fought valiantly to compete, they were no match for the depth put forth by a committed Team Armenia.

The SalumiVino player of the night goes to Sam Rivest of Team Haiti. Rivets’s acrobatic saves and unwavering focus provided a solid foundation for Team Haiti to build on, instilling confidence in their defensive efforts and allowing their offensive talents to shine.