Wednesday January 17

Golden Knights pull away after Senators show signs of life

(9)Golden Knights vs Senators(5)

The opening ten minutes set the tone for the game as the Golden Knights wasted no time storming out of the gate. Some swift passes along with precision shooting allowed them to jump ahead 3-0. As bad of a start it was for the Senators, it didn’t stop them-from battling back on three consecutive goals. The back and forth action may have suggested for an evenly contested match. Instead, things only fell apart -from that point on for the Senators. The Golden Knights erased a bad sequence on a massive response that barely had any resistance.  The flood gates opened once more with P.Elizardo and M.Ciminelli notching their second at a critical point of the game. Their well coordinated plays and clinical finishing allowed them to run away with the match. M.DiLena went on to add his second as well, and D.Ferrara remained focused in net to earn the win. The Senators, though valiant in their efforts, couldn’t withstand the Golden Knights relentless attack. J.Teresa did have a strong game despite the loss as the gritty and skilled spark plug collected three nice goals along with a helper.

The Allo Mon Coco Ste Dorothee player of the game goes to Paulo Elizardo of the Golden Knights. The forward emerged undeniable as the standout player of the match recording an impressive five total points.

Hurricanes top guns run loose in landslide win over Rangers

(14)Hurricanes vs Rangers(7)

Some penalty trouble proved to be the Achilles heel for the Rangers as the Hurricanes capitalised on three straight penalty shots to establish an early lead. The penalty shot opportunities provided the Hurricanes with ample chances to showcase their skill set in converting those opportunities into goals. It just showed how evident the depth of the Hurricanes was to much to handle for the Rangers. So many players contributed up front with F.Bchara and T.Nardelli sharing the same output on hat tricks and three assists apiece.  Right behind them was B.Travisano collecting five points followed with B.Monette, D.Lipinski and P.Labateya  riding three points each. As much as the Rangers battled hard to stem the tide, the Hurricanes offensive guns proved too formidable. C.Pizzuto, Manny and A.Vernucci each faired well as all three players cashed in twice in the loss.

The Allo Mon Coco Ste Dorothee player of the game goes to Brian Travisano of the Hurricanes. The dynamic forward showcased his speed and skill, making a significant impact on both sides of the court ,and amassing an impressive five points.

Stars mount incredible comeback to stun Oilers

( 8 )Oilers vs Stars(10)

The game began with the Oilers establishing a comfortable and massive lead only twenty minutes into the game. P.Stroubakis needed just over seven minutes to notch a hat trick with the help of D.Melo’s primary helpers. It was the kind of start that normally would fuel a team to go the distance and secure a win. However , the Stars refused to pack it in, and quickly regrouped to slowly flip the script. Some strategic adjustments coupled with the will to compete played a huge role as to why this game took a turn. Since time wasn’t an issue, the Stars had the chance to erase a difficult start into a memorable finish. And its not like it took one particular player to take charge as everyone pulled their weight. The collective team effort saw S.Tosi make a significant impact scoring twice while setting up three goals. A.Mason, G.Charron and A.Hughes sparked the offense with a pair of goals each while A.Maraj was the engine that caused perhaps the most havoc due to his awareness and strength to keep the ball long enough and make crisp high end plays. The Stars tenacity and never say die attitude paid off as they completed the stunning comeback securing a well earned 10-8 win.

The Allo Mon Coco Ste Dorothee player of the game goes to Andrew Maraj of the Stars. In the midst of the Stars sensational comeback against the Oilers, A.Maraj emerged as the undeniable player of the game. His performance on both sides of the court played a pivotal role in his teams victory, showcasing his prowess as a force breaking up plays defensively while contributing significantly to the teams offensive resurgence.