Thursday October 11

M.Mavroudis hits his target three times in the second period, Fatal Demons outlast the HC Fennecs

(4)Fatal Demons vs HC Fennecs(2)

The first period saw a strong defensive performance-from both sides. Goaltenders made impressive saves, and the teams defensemen prevented many scoring opportunities. M.Bahabi was the lone scorer providing the HC Fennecs a slight 1-0 lead. It didn’t take long after for M.Mavroudis to get the Fatal demons on board. That was just the beginning for the Fatal Demons top sniper. With his side trailing 2-1 by the five minute mark, M.Mavroudis took complete charge bagging two straight markers right before the period ended. The HC Fennecs trailed for the first time in the match leaving a whole entire period to bounce back. Despite their relentless effort, R.Ranieri wasn’t having it as the net minder thrived denying every single ball his way. The Fatal Demons were awarded a great opportunity to double the score on a four minute power play. With that kind of room out there, it was only a question of time before M.Destounis capitalised. Although only a two goal lead with half a period remaining, the HC Fennecs had no answers on how to breakdown a defensive structured team.

Generals make Brew Crew pay on their mistakes

(3)Brew Crew vs Generals(8)

Right-from the first period, the Generals came out storming with three goals. It didn’t help that the Brew Crew took a pair of trips to the penalty box. You don’t want to give the Generals more room than they have to. With so many high end talented players, your asking for trouble if you’re the defending side. The Brew Crew perhaps knew this already, but were stuck anyway trying  to overcome a massive hurdle. Rather than improving in the ensuing frame, things only got worse with the Generals adding three unanswered goals. The massive 6-1 lead was to much to overcome for the Brew Crew despite riffling a pair by the third. In the end, the Generals offensive players were in fine form again with J-R Turgeon rattling off a hat trick while J.Brunet and M.Pinheiro were good for two goals apiece.

Armadillos, close to completing miracle comeback, Rated R sweat out the win

(6)Rated R vs Armadillos(5)

At the rate of where this contest was headed, Rated R likely felt they were on their way to an easy win. And why not after popping four goals while not conceding one for nearly two full periods, especially against a depleted Armadillos line up. However, the Armadillos refused to go away quietly mounting an incredible comeback. They clawed their way back into the game finishing off a strong second period with two goals. Unable to feed off their momentum, Rated R responded instead with a pair of quick tallies to regaining a four goal lead. Payam Assadi had just completed his hat trick after setting up a pair of teammates. You would figure that Rated R had learned their lesson by regaining control of the situation. That being said, a furious response by the Armadillos had them in panic mode once more with L.Panetta leading the charge on three consecutive points. All of a sudden, the Armadillos were breathing down their necks with still enough time for a miracle ending. As much as the Armadillos displayed great resiliency, time wasn’t a luxury they had. Rated R were able to handle the late pressure by simply defending harder while knowing Pedram Assadi was there to make the last few saves.

The SalumiVino player of the night goes to Manny Mavroudis of the Fatal Demons. The power forward stole the spotlight, especially in the second period alone where he riffled three consecutive goals for his side.