After another hard fought game this evening, the Minivans were able to lock up their first victory of the year and move one step closer to that championship title that eluded them last year.
Stabs helped out the team in a big way, scoring one goal and assisting on 3 to help cruise to a 4-1 victory. His energy was evident throughout the game as he was all over the floor pressuring as well as making plays in the defensive and offensive zones.
The first period was a back and forth affair, and yet again the Minivans started the game slow and took a while to get going. They only recorded one shot on net in the first period, fortunately for the 'Vans that single shot resulted in the goal by Andrew Hackett (who is back to playing forward) about halfway through the frame. The Bullets responded late in the first with tally of their own to even it at one.
The second period was relatively quiet. No goals for either team and a few scoring chances for both squads. Things were back and forth but neither team was able to take advantage of opportunities.
It came down to the 3rd period and the Minivans just had more gas in the tank for the final frame. It appeared as though the Bullets would be able to keep up with the 'Vans in the early stages of the game as they (for once) had a full team out to play. They usually played with a short bench and still manged to beat most teams in past seasons. That wasnt the case this time as the 'Vans struck early and often to lock up the win.
Cheese scored first at 8:59 of the third and they got another 3 minutes later. I'm not sure who got the goal though because the timesheet is wrong. It says it was Kells but he wasnt even at the game so that's not right.
With 2 miniutes left in the game, Stoute made a sweet move on one of their best players and blew by him down the floor. The guy must have been pissed because he chased after Stoute and ended up starting a fight with him. It was a pretty good tilt, punches landed on both sides and the refs let them go for a while. Sounds as though they'll only be getting 1 game each which is good so we wont be missing him for long.
The Bullets pulled their goalie late in the game and Winston took a clapper from behind our goal and it may or may not have tipped off of Stabs on its way into the net. The scoresheet credits Stabs but Winston deserves a shoutout for the shot. Smart play.
End result it a win for the Minivans who now stand with a record of 1-0-1 and 3 points.
Next up is a beauty of a matchup. Two powerhouses collide as the Minivans and Mighty Drunks meet up for the first of probably a few great rematches. No more playing only 2 and a half periods. We need to play a whole game to beat these kids.
We have been informed that Ross and Older Brawley are not returning for this season. Tough loss for the team, Ross has deadly speed and Brawley is good playing with his bro.
Shoutouts
- Like I said up top, Stabs had a monster game and he was a big reason for our victory. Keep it up bud
- Baskie kept us in the game and gave us the chance to go home with the win. He's the best goalie in the league
- Stoute gets a shoutout for that fight. He took a nice punch to the eye from that guy but I know he got him back a with a few hooks of his own. I just didnt get a chance to see the other guy's face after the game. Another big part of that play was that Stoute was able to get their best player off for the rest of the game so he also took one for the team.
- New player Winston had a solid game on defence, he had some big defensive stops
- Cowin laid his body on the line for the team. He was blocking shots left right and center, clutch
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