Thursday December 8(Quarter-finals)
(7)SBS Trashers vs Street Ballers(0)
Street Ballers picked apart by high-octane Trashers
With the SBS Trashers hungry to begin what could be a long playoff run, the division leaders meant business in their decisive win over the Street Ballers. The SBS Trashers grew stronger as the game went on. It was by the second period where the powerless Street Ballers fell apart. J.Scalia and M.Elfassy each scored power play goals building a 4-0 lead after two frames. P.Hodhod along with Elfassy went on to add their second of the night while F.Gentile controlled the back end accumulating four helpers. The Street Ballers attempted almost 20 shots and were unable to solve R.Pampena. Now that this round is out of the way, the SBS Trashers will enter the semi finals in their quest for a repeat to the final.
(7)Chiefs vs Carnage(2)
Chiefs pummel Carnage in 7-2 rout
The Chiefs made sure to start strong and they did building a 3-0 first period lead before countering any hopes of a Carnage comeback. Using their three centers and two sets of wingers, the veteran side got contributions fromm many players. But it’s not only the forwards that produce in this club. P.Cardillo and N.Gilbert provide just as much offence as both defensemen combined for three straight goals. D.Galloro got the ball rolling striking first and last to finish his night with five points. The Chiefs couldn’t ask for a better game dominating in most areas. S.Pare held a tight ship up until the early stages of the third period where S.Bourlakos’s finally solved the stubborn net minder.
(2)Werewolves vs P.E.Y.O(8)
J.Courteau and P.E.Y.O oust Werewolves, punch ticket to semi finals
It came at a time when the game was already out of reach, but nothing should be taken away fromm anybody who can score four goals. J.Courteau had a field day by the third period. The rugged forward did more in one frame that most players do during a season. With the score 4-1 after two periods, J.Courteau put the game away posting four tallies. He did get help by B.Deslauriers who normally puts the ball in the net, but decided to be generous instead since it’s the holiday season. Prior to the onslaught, J.Pantelis continues to score as a well as the crafty centre man added two more goals. The Werewolves don’t usually give up so many, especially in the most important time of the season. Despite a close first period, this match belonged to only the P.E.Y.O.
(7)Deadlast vs French Connection(4)
Deadlast use speed to outlast French Connection
The French Connection have all the necessary basics of what it takes to do well except for maybe one thing, and that is speed. With the help of a couple of quick forwards, Deadlast used their speed to their advantage. K.Kakivelis is an example of it as the forward opened the scoring before adding his second that stood up for the winner. For two straight periods, this match wasn’t even close. Deadlast entered the third period up 5-1 before the French Connection finally woke up. The Trailing side scored three straight goals that included two with the man advantage to pull within one. But as much as the comeback was in effect, the momentum eventually got crushed when N.Gikas and J.Skafidas each scored to secure the win. M.Nikas collected four points and J.Sanoudakis kept his club in it when it mattered the most facing up to 26 shots.
The SalumiVino player of the night goes to Jonathan Courteau of the P.E.Y.O. In one period alone, the sharp shooter struck four times to help secure an 8-2 win over the Werewolves.
In a night where all the favorites came in, each side will enter the next phase, and that is the semi final round. The match ups are as follows:
(1)SBS Trashers vs P.E.Y.O(4) Goal scoring and solid goaltending won’t be an issue for both sides. That leaves one important aspect of hockey which is defense. Whoever decides to apply playing better without the ball should prevail in this battle. The SBS Trashers won both their encounters during the regular season. But that won’t bother the P.E.Y.O too much knowing that the games were extremely close.
(2)Chiefs vs Deadlast(3) Both sides will need to play two full out 45 minute games in what will likely go down to the wire. The Chiefs need to make it difficult for the Deadlast forwards. If they do that then they’ll be fine. As for Deadlast, they’ll need to figure out how to penetrate many layers of defense including a very good goalie.
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