Monday October 30

Snipers respond with 7-0 thumping after dropping shootout to Degenerates

In order for the Degenerates to have a chance against the Snipers, they had to adopt playing a stingy man on man boring hockey game. Also, the importance of scoring first was vital if they stood any sort of chance. With D.Charbonneau striking on the power play, the Degenerates were now able to sit back and force the Snipers to open up. The strategy worked for as long as possible until a late fluky goal with a minute left forced the shootout. The Degenerates did finally take it in the end on a pair of tallies by J.Courteau and D.Charbonneau. The second encounter was a completely different story. It barely took any time for the Snipers to score quick and take over the game. This was the worse possible start to deal with if your the Degenerates. Already having to deal with a hungrier and quicker side, having only three change ups didn’t help their cause. Nothing really changed-from that point on with the Snipers always playing step ahead. Eventually, they scored a total of  seven goals without any push back ending the game earlier than expected. C.Henriguez wasn’t overly busy, but got credited the shutout.

(3)Degenerates vs Snipers(1) S.O

(0)Degenerates vs Snipers(7)

Classics triumph over Orient in two thrilling encounters

As expected, it was going to be close between the Orient and the Classics. In a pivotal moment late in the first game, C.Kakivelis seized the opportunity and delivered a game changing play. It should have been the Orient instead to break the barrier since they were the ones playing with a man up. Instead, C.Kakivelis defied the odds on an incredible effort to put his team ahead. That tally was followed up with another big goal by C.Gingras to help close out a nail biting opener. The second game was another thrilling match up between these two sides. Neither team lead after one which left a period for the Orient to try and even the night. Unfortunately, a bad start allowing two straight goals ultimately doomed them in the end. C.Gingras made the score 3-1 on the power play with about half a period remaining. The Orient didn’t back down however with O.Wahid responding almost immediately. The problem was that A.Kakivelis wasted barely any time to restore a two goal cushion that would ultimately hold up. Both games were close, but the Classics showed their ability to finding ways to win. After a huge shorthanded goal in the opener, the Classics made sure to capitalise in the second game on their power play chance using their special teams as a key reason why they edged out the Orient.

(2)Orient vs Classics(4)

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Sharpshooters storm late to secure second victory over the Assadi Consulting inc

Right-from the opening face off, the Sharpshooters seized control of the game. Their precision passing and sharpshooting abilities were on full display. They managed to score the games first three goals to set the tone. The Assadi Consulting inc were nowhere to be found until A.Papazian cracked the barrier late in the first period. In hope of carrying their momentum, the Assadi Consulting inc didn’t have enough influence in trying to shift the game. The Sharpshooters would win the frame anyway with D.Greco setting up all three tallies. The second encounter had somewhat of a different story line. This time, the Assadi Consulting in were the ones dictating the terms by playing ahead. Three times they led by two goals which looked to be just enough since time was winding down for the Sharpshooters. Just as it seemed like the game was going to be decided, the Sharpshooters pulled a rabbit out of the hat netting two late goals by the very same M.Kardum. All of a sudden, this contest needed a shootout to decide a winner. With all the momentum favouring the Sharpshooters, D.Greco and V.Orsini-Boyer made sure to bury their chances while L.Regis stood tall denying two of three attempts by the Assadi Consulting inc.

(3)Assadi Consulting inc vs Sharpshooters(6)

(5)Assadi Consulting inc vs Sharpshooters(6) S.O

Crazy finish has Dragons walking away with two wins over the Punishers

In the opening game of their matchup, the Dragons demonstrated their superiority over the Punishers with a convincing win. At no point did they stop their relentless attack in the first period striking five times. Goals came-from many different players with D.Lombardi being the only multi goal scorer. After taking an easy 7-2 victory, the Dragons looked to duplicate their efforts in the ensuing match. However, it didn’t quite turn out that way with the Punishers fine tuning their game and responding with a much crisper and determined effort. They led 3-2 after one period thanks to a pair of goals by B.Makris, and doubled their lead later in the second period when P.Karvouriaris scored on the power play. Trailing 4-2 with less than two minutes seems like an insurmountable deficit. That being said, the Dragons did have two power play opportunities in which they made sure to take advantage of. First, A.Mirolla cut the lead by one, and then, D.Lombardi was able to follow up equalising the score 4-4. If that wasn’t enough drama, the Dragons delivered the final knock out blow courtesy of A.Mirolla bagging his second. There is no question that the two sides will remember how this game went down. The Dragons ability to score three late goals and snatch victory-from the jaws of defeat will be remembered as a thrilling moment to their season. Unfortunately for the Punishers, like a bad indigestion, time will heal all wounds.

(2)Punishers vs Dragons(7)

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Hustlers miss out in opening game as they go empty handed vs Peters

The stage was set for an electrifying mini series between two teams very familiar with one another. Although both sides didn’t quite have their full line up, the games lived up to the hype anyway. After exchanging three goals each in the first period, M.DoCouto of the Hustlers snapped the tie on a power play goal to take the lead. The game continued to intensify as both sides knew it was going to be a nail biter. The onus was on the Peters to make something happen as they desperately searched for that next goal. Not only did J.Lulic eventually tie it, but scored two minutes after the equaliser putting the Peters ahead for good. The Hustlers weren’t pleased on how things ended. With the chance to even their night, the second game didn’t quite go according to plan. It was the Peters starting off on a bang posting three quick goals. The Hustlers were now stuck playing catch up throughout the entire game, and despite narrowing the gap a couple of times, they just couldn’t make enough ground as the Peters kept responding. The collective team effort that involved six different goal scorers is part of the Peters identity.  If your the opposition, its very difficult to contain a team that doesn’t really have a standout player. The Peters play a style that involves everyone which forces the opposition to commit as a collective unit if they are to stand a chance.

(4)Hustlers vs The Peters(5)

(4)Hustlers vs The Peters(6)

The SalumiVino player of the night goes to Daniel Greco of the Sharpshooters. His outstanding performance, including six assists in two games along with a decisive shootout goal played a significant role in the Sharpshooters two wins over the Assadi Consulting inc.