Monday February 26

Les Yables battle back to force draw against DHK in intense rematch

As expected, Les Yables and the DHK clashed in two heart pounding battles that had everyone on the edge of their seats. The first encounter was filled with high lite- reel goals, and end to end action that carried through for the entire four periods. N.St-Onge snapped a 3-3 tie for Les Yables hoping that it would stick. Instead, the DHK surged on a barrage of goals with scoring efforts-form three different players in a very short span. Although Les Yables battled back with their net minder pulled on a pair of tallies, the comeback effort fell short as time expired. It was clear that Les Yables wanted nothing less than to even the score in the ensuing match. Unfortunately, they were stuck enduing a slow start by giving up two goals, but that didn’t stop them for seeking some redemption. By the time the first period ended, M.Brouillard had tallied twice along with P.Corbin chipping in for a 3-2 lead. The final frame continued with both teams fiercely battling to get an edge. The DHK managed to overcome a pair of slight deficits which eventually forced a shootout competition. With neither side able to pull ahead, the score remained a draw .

(7)DHK vs Les Yables(6)

(5)DHK vs Les Yables(5) S.O

Chiefs bounce back to even series with Hustlers

 The opening game saw the Hustlers use a strong finish in order to get the better of the Chiefs. A.Kobayati had tied the game on the power play, and T.Bozinakis provided a huge go ahead marker with a blistering slap shot leaving less than two minutes on the clock. The Chiefs nearly forced a shootout as they kept pressing for the equaliser with the extra attacker. But with C.Stavriadis guarding his cage, the net minder held firm making key saves in order to preserve the win. It was expected that the Chiefs would come out with more urgency after suffering a loss. Their determination to bounce back showed almost immediately as they took the first period with authority. After getting goals-from three different players, S.Vanier converted for his second early in the final frame for a commanding four goal cushion. The margin was perhaps to much to overcome for the Hustlers. They did manage to get the games next two goals by M.Batri and P.Arkalis, but time wasn’t a luxury they had anymore. By displaying resilience and tenacity, the Chiefs made sure to not go empty handed.

(4)Hustlers vs Chiefs(3)

(2)Hustlers vs Chiefs(4)

Degenerates stage late comeback to split with Assadi Consulting inc

Down 3-0 early in the second period, the Degenerates were put on the back foot with no signs of good things to come. Sometimes, its all about getting a positive in order to prepare yourself for a better second game. That being said, the Degenerates actually came close to stunning the Assadi Consulting inc. With their net minder pulled, they managed two goals to pull themselves within one with enough time left over. After some limited attempts, P.Assadi held firm in net to secure a nail biter. Entering the second game, the Degenerates faced an identical situation trailing 3-0. Undeterred by their horrible start however, the Degenerates simply kept at in search of getting that first goal. Once S.Marricco provided it on the power play, the hope was there for more to come. It wasn’t up until they were forced to pull their net minder  in order to get some scoring done. They managed again to score twice in that situation which in this particular case forced a shootout. With both sides sending some of their high end players to take the breakaways, M.Richrad was the only successful one to figure out the goaltenders. R.Ranieri never flinched as the seasoned goaltender remained poised and confident to getting the job done. It wasn’t their best overall night, but the Degenerates showed resilience throughout both games getting four of their five goals with their net minder pulled.

(3)Assadi Consulting inc vs Degenerates(2)

(3)Assadi Consulting inc vs Degenerates(4) S.O

Snipers outlast Sharpshooters in gritty win after both teams draw in earlier contest

After an initial draw in the first encounter , both teams were hungry for victory, setting the stage for another intense showdown. The Sharpshooters couldn’t close out the deal in the earlier tilt giving up two second period goals that eventually ended in a 5-5 tie after both sides traded two shootout goals apiece. The opportunity was there for someone to claim being the winner. Every time the Snipers would pull ahead ,the Sharpshooters responded swiftly to tying the game. This happened on a pair of occasions keeping both teams on alert with so much unpredictability. The Snipers managed to regain their slight edge for a third time when B.Cabral broke the tie.  This time however, the Snipers defense stood tall, denying the Sharpshooters attempt in coming back to even the score. Led by their stalwart goaltender and supported by a cohesive defensive unit, the Snipers held firm under relentless pressure, refusing to yield an inch to their opponents.

(5)Sharpshooters vs Snipers(5) S.O

(2)Sharpshooters vs Snipers(3)

The SalumiVino player of the night goes to Jafar Hassan of the Snipers. In a much needed turnaround for the Snipers, J.Hassan’s outstanding play on the court propelled his team to four out of possible six points to the standings. The skilled forward had a total of three big points along with a nifty shootout goal.