Tuesday May 21(Dek Elite Final)

Strong Second Half Propels Team Canada Past Greece

(7)Team Canada vs Team Greece(2) Game 1

In a thrilling opener of the Dek Elite Division finals, Team Canada faced off against Team Greece. The match promised high-intensity action, and it delivered just that-from the get-go. Both teams came out strong, exchanging goals in a fast-paced first period. Team Canada struck first, but Team Greece quickly responded, showcasing their resilience and skill. The period ended in a 2-2 draw, setting the stage for an exciting remainder of the game. Team Canada began to assert their dominance in the second period. Their defense tightened, and their offense became more aggressive. Team Canada’s strategic plays and precise passing led to two unanswered goals by D.Provost-Jarry and K.Leveille, giving them a 4-2 lead by the end of the period. In the final frame, Team Canada continued to build on their momentum. They maintained pressure on Team Greece, whose efforts to mount a comeback were thwarted by Canada's solid defensive line and stellar goaltending by C.Lantin. Team Canada added three more goals by K.Vincent-Lambert, A.St-Denis and Leveille’s hat trick, sealing a comprehensive 7-2 victory. With this win, Team Canada takes a 1-0 lead in the series, demonstrating why they are a formidable force in the Dek Elite Division. Team Greece will need to regroup and come up with a new strategy to level the series in the next game.

The SalumiVino player of the game goes to Karl Leveille of Team Canada. The power forward had an outstanding performance, collecting five points, including a hat trick, playing a pivotal role in securing the win for his team.