Jeremy scores twice in win over Kings

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January 24, 2015 – Lake Raiders vs. Kings (Boxscore)

Jeremy scores twice in 2 – 1 comeback victory over the Kings.

In the first period, David Donnelly gave the Kings the opening lead at 8:15 with his 16th goal of the season, assisted by Sharmin Alam who got her 15th point. Leo Xu was strong in net keeping the Lake Raiders off the scoreboard.

In the second period, it continued to be a defensive battle where the Lake Raiders were able to answer back with a goal from Jeremy at 3:48 to tie the game at 1 – 1, assisted by Eriin.

In the third period, the Lake Raiders broke the deadlock at 5:15 to give them an important 2 – 1 lead on Jeremy's 40th goal of the season. The Kings would give it all they got but were unable to find on equalizing goal. The win gave the Lake Raiders 14 points which was good for a second place tie in the race to the playoffs, while the Kings are five points back of the final playoff spot.

Mohit Shines in lost to Saints

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January 24, 2015 – Saints vs. Bulldogs (Boxscore)

Mohit Sharma shines in a close 3 – 1 lost to the Saints.

In the first period, the Bulldogs would strike first at 5:27 on a goal from Meghan Hines, her 7th of the season assisted by Scott Allen for the 1 – 0 lead. However the Saints would have an answer 3 minutes later at 8:55 on Brandy Edwards 36th goal of the season, assisted by Don. Their offense continued at 10:01 giving them their first lead of the game 2 – 1 on a goal from Don, assisted by Brandy Edwards.

In the second period, it continued to be a tightly contested game with both teams trading chances. The Saints would score the only goal of the frame at 10:43 on Don's 6th of the season for a 3 – 1 lead, assisted by Braden Martz.

In the third period, there was no score with the Saints getting tons of great chances, but the amazing goaltending from Mohit Sharma was able to stop them and keep his team the Bulldogs in the game. With the win the Saints would stay three points clear in first place, and the Bulldogs are tied for second place with 14 points. There are only eight games remaining in the regular season with four of six teams making the playoffs.

Jerry's Hattrick leads Bulldogs over Kings

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January 17, 2015 – Bulldogs vs. Kings (Boxscore)

Jerry scores three goals in a 4 – 1 victory over the Kings.

In the first period, Sharmin Alam gave the Kings a quick start just one minute into the game for a 1 – 0 lead. Jerry Mariano would answer back for the Bulldogs at 11:49 to tie the game at 1, assisted by Christine Pacheco.

In the second period, the Bulldogs would start to take control of the game with Jerry Mariano scoring his second goal for a 2 – 1 lead at 2:09. They would extend the lead at 10:49 on Jerry's Hattrick goal that just beat Kings goalie Leo Xu, after receiving a great pass from the corner by Christine Pacheco.

In the third period, the Kings gave it their all to try and get another one on the board, but Meghan Hines would seal the win for the Bulldogs with her goal at 6:25 assisted by Jerry Mariano.

Saints outscores Wolves

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January 17, 2015 – Saints vs. Wolves (Boxscore)

Saints win 9 – 7 in a high-scoring game versus the Wolves.

In the first period, Don opened the scoring for the Saints at 4:06 to give them a 1 – 0 lead. Saverio Romano would answer right back for the Wolves at 5:30 to tie the game at 1, on an amazing long shot. The Wolves had a few close chances but was turned aside by Saints goalie Tracey Taylor. Don would give the Saints their second lead 2 – 1 at the 10 minute mark, and added another one at 13:58 from a great pass by Brandy Edwards which stretched out the Wolves goalie Torrance Ho.

In the second period, the Wolves would cut the lead to 3 – 2 at 1:38 on a nice goal from Saverio Romano who deked out the Saints defense. The Saints once again extended the lead to 5 – 2 on goals from Don and Brandy Edwards at 4:37 and 12:59. They nearly scored another goal but goalie Torrance Ho made a couple of excellent saves.

In the third period, the Wolves would outscore the Saints 5 – 4. With Saverio Romano scoring four goals and one assist, Matt Vocino with an incredible goal, and Mitchell Stark with an assist for the Wolves. For the Saints, Brandy Edwards would score all four goals with Braden Martz providing two assists. However the comeback would fall short, as the Saints hung on for the win to stay in first place.

Mustangs end first half on a high note in a game of firsts

December 20, 2014 – Saints vs. Mustangs (Boxscore)

In the last game before the Christmas break the Mustangs took to the floor against the Saints.  

The Saints opened the scoring in the first period with a goal from Matt Cockburn – his first of the season, and in the senior league.

Mike Iacovone would answer back early in the second period to tie the game at 1 goal apiece before Brandy Edwards would take the Saints into the third period with a one goal lead.

The third period was a back and forth battle of shots where both Brad Gordon and Tracey Taylor traded saves with players on both teams trying to figure out what it would take to beat them again. The Mustangs finally figured out what that would take at the 8 minute mark of the third period where Istok Vidmar scored his first goal of the 2014-2015 season unassisted tying the game at 2. Thus giving the Mustangs their first game point of the season since November 1^st.

Isaac leads Kings over Wolves

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December 20, 2014 – Kings vs. Wolves (Boxscore)

The Kings doubled up the Wolves 6 – 3 avenging an earlier defeat in the season.

In the first period, Saverio Romano gave the Wolves an early 1 – 0 lead. The Kings would answer back at 8:45 on a goal from Isaac to tie the game. However two minutes later at 10:45 the Wolves would take the lead again 2 – 1 on a beautiful shot from Saverio Romano assisted by Mitchell Stark.The Kings Isaac once again tied the game in the dying seconds to end the frame.

In the second period, the Kings took their first lead of the game 3 – 2 on a goal from substitute player Jeremy who was left in front of the Wolves net for the easy tap in, after a deflection off a defenseman. Before the end of the frame the Wolves would tie the game at 3 from Saverio Romano's hat trick goal assisted by Mitchell Stark.

In the third period, Jeremy deked out the Wolves defense and scored on the backhand to give the Kings a 4 – 3 lead. Four minutes later he would once again score on a high looping shot for a two-goal 8dvantage. Isaac rounded out the scoring with his hat trick goal. The Kings goalie Leo Xu was great in helping his team to close out the game, and the defense played solid as well.

The TPWHL season will resume in the new year on January 17.

Roberto makes debut in hard-fought battle against Bulldogs

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December 13, 2014 – Bulldogs vs. Mustangs (Boxscore)

Both teams battled hard in a 4 – 2 win for the Bulldogs.

In the first period, Jerry Mariano would score twice to help give the Bulldogs a 2 – 0 lead. It was Jerry's 22nd goal of the season.

In the second period, it was scoreless with a strong effort by both goalies Brad Gordon and Mohit Sharma keeping the score close.

In the third period, Mustangs rookie Roberto Monteiro who was playing his first ever PowerHockey game, scored his first goal to cut the lead to 2 – 1 assisted by Nicole Neeson at 2:25. However at 5:05 the Bulldogs would score twice in a minute to take a 4 – 1 lead, thanks to Christine Pacheco's second goal of the season and Monique Lawrence's first goal assisted by Jerry Mariano. The Mustangs would continue fighting hard with Nicole Neeson's 10th goal of the season assisted by Roberto Monteiro with five minutes remaining, but were unable to get another one pass the Bulldogs goalie.

Saints snaps the Kings three-game winning streak

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December 13, 2014 – Saints vs. Kings (Boxscore)

The Saints win 4 – 3 snapping the Kings three-game winning streak.

In the first period, it was all Saints where Brandy Edwards scored three goals to help her team lead 3 – 0.

In the second period, the Saints would extend the lead to 4 – 0 at 7:15 on a goal from substitute player Roberto Monteiro assisted by Brandy Edwards. However starting 13 seconds later the Kings picked up their game and scored 3 straight goals to cut the lead to 4 – 3. Two of the goals were scored by Isaac, Sharmin Alam would add a goal and an assist, and David Donnelly contributed with three assists.

In the third period, the Kings had a lot of great chances to tie the game including on the power-play with Saints Brandy Edwards in the penalty box for dangerous driving at 9:50. But the Kings was turned aside by Tracey Taylor who had a solid effort in net, and also great defensive plays from the team to preserve the win.

Lake Raiders double up on Saints

December 6, 2014 – Lake Raiders vs. Saints (Boxscore)

In the second meeting of the season the Lake Raiders were looking to avenge a 6-1 loss at the hands of the Saints on November 1st.

Action started early with the Saints serving a dangerous driving minor, Brandy Edwards (unassisted) put the Saints up 1-0 with a shorthanded goal at 2:53. 31 seconds later the Lake Raiders's Jeremy Schofield (unassisted) drew even with a power play marker at 3:24. Then with the Saints being denied on an excellent chance, it was the Lake Raiders Jeremy Schofield (unassisted) who scored going stick side at 7:25, followed shortly by another at 11:57 taking a 3-1 lead into the second period.

The second frame saw the Lake Raiders build on their lead early on a Jeremy Schofield solo effort at 1:14. Not to be outdone the Saints Brandy Edwards (unassisted) deaked out the Lake Raiders defense bringing them within two at 4:04. both sides continued to exchange excellent chances, however it was the Lake Raiders Jeremy Schofield (unassisted) shot off the inside of the post, despite being short handed that  gave the Lake Raiders a healthy 5-2  lead into the third period.

The final period saw the Lake Raiders penalty killers working overtime, with a total of four minor penalties but somehow managed to add another even strength tally at 9:44, while giving up a power play goal at 11:22 to end the scoring and secure the 6-3 win.

Kings seek and get revenge.

December 6, 2014 – Kings vs. Mustangs (Boxscore)

The Kings took to the floor against the Mustangs on Saturday hoping to avenge their loss from the last time these two teams took the floor.

The Kings would open the scoring with a goal from David Donnelly.  With Mike Iacovone answering back from the Mustangs at the 2:05 minute mark, on a great pass from Nicole Neeson. The Kings would score 3 more goals with two from David Donnelly and a goal and two assists from Isaac for a 4 – 1 lead after the first period.

The Kings Isaac scored the lone goal at 12:29 in the second period, assisted by Sharmin Alam.

It was a scoreless third period. Brad Gordon put on an excellent effort in net for the Mustangs who just could not keep up with the mighty Kings.  Falling victim to them in a 5 – 1 loss.

Wolves use third period come back in win

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December 6, 2014 – Wolves vs. Bulldogs (Boxscore)

The Wolves comes back in the third to win 7 – 5 over the Bulldogs.

In the first period, the Wolves got off to an early start scoring two goals from Saverio Romano at 2:30 and 7:15 for a 2 – 0 lead. The Bulldogs would answer at 9:02 with Meghan Hines scoring a beauty of a goal deking out Wolves goalie Torrance Ho to cut the lead in half, assisted by Christine Pacheco.

In the second period, the Wolves would immediately regain their two-goal lead 40 seconds into the period on a sweet goal from Saverio Romano who made some nice moves around the Bulldogs players, assisted by Matt Vocino. However the Bulldogs would score 3 unanswered goals starting at 7:15 to take their first lead of the game 4 – 3. All three goals were scored by Jerry Mariano with assists from Christine Pacheco and Meghan Hines.

In the third period, the Wolves at 6:55 would tie the game at 4 – 4 on a goal from Saverio Romano assisted by Matt Vocino. With five minutes left in an exciting game, the Wolves would break the tie with Saverio Romano scoring three straight goals to lead 7 – 4. Jerry Mariano scored the lone goal for the Bulldogs assisted by Meghan Hines. But the Wolves would hang on for their fourth straight win with great defense in the final two minutes, especially from Matthew Costa.

Kings overwelm penalty plagued Lake Raiders

November 29, 2014 – Kings vs. Lake Raiders (Boxscore)

In this match up between the upgraded Kings and Lake Raiders, it was the Lake Raiders who drew first blood on a Jeremy Schofield solo effort with the Kings shorthanded at 3:37. 7:47 saw the Lake Raiders build on their lead off a Jeremy Schofield (unassisted) line drive for a 2-0 lead. the Kings responded at 9:17 on a David Donnelly (unassisted) goal closing out the first period.

In the second frame the Kings tied things up early on a Issaac Vescio (David Donnelly) goal at 3:37. the Kings added another on a Sharmin Alam (unassisted) goal at 5:24. With the Lake Raiders serving a crease violation minor, Jeremy Schofield deaked out the King's D and buried a shorthanded goal for a 3-3 tie at the end of thirty minutes of play.

Third period action started very early as the Lake Raider's Jeremy Schofield (unassisted) regained the lead at 0:15, then with the Lake Raiders once again shorthanded (the second of three times in the third period) the King's Issaac Vescio (Sharmin Alam, David Donnelly) scored on a mad flury in front of the Lake Raiders net pulling things even at 4-4. 10:14 saw the Lake Raiders capitalize on the power play with Jeremy Schofield (unassisted) scoring his fifth of the game. From then on the Kings dominated with three unanswered goals from Sharmin Alam (David Donnelly) at 11:06, Issaac Vescio (Sharmin Alam, David Donnelly) at 13:00 and a power play marker to seal the deal and the 7-5 win by David Donnelly (Sharmin Alam) at 14:53.

Wolves win wild game versus Mustangs

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November 29, 2014 – Wolves vs. Mustangs (Boxscore)

The Wolves win a high scoring game versus the Mustangs.

In the first period, the Mustangs had a great start having 3 two goal leads with Mike Iacovone scoring 2 goals and one assist, and Nicole Neeson scoring two as well. However Saverio Romano answered each time for the Wolves to trail 4 – 3 in the game.

In the second period, the Wolves took their game up a notch to outscore the Mustangs 4 – 1 for a 7 – 5 lead. Saverio Romano would score 3 more goals with one assist, Mitchell Stark added a goal, and Matt Vocino with an assist. Nicole Neeson scored the lone goal for the Mustangs.

In the third period, there was no quit in the Mustangs where they would score 2 goals in the first five minutes to tie the game at 7 – 7 with a goal and assist from Nicole Neeson, and a goal from Mike Iacovone. But once again the Wolves had an answer with the game-winning goal from Mitchell Stark assisted by Matt Vocino and Saverio Romano, who also added another goal in a crazy 9 – 7 game.

Saints edge Bulldogs in close game

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November 29, 2014 – Saints vs. Bulldogs (Boxscore)

Both teams were looking to rebound from tough losses.

In the first period, it was scoreless where both teams had tons of great chances but were unable to score. The Bulldogs goalie Mohit Sharma made a few incredible saves to keep the score at zero's.

In the second period, the Bulldogs nearly scored but was turned aside by Saints goalie Tracey Taylor. The Saints would end up breaking the tie at the nine minute mark scoring two goals 40 seconds apart to lead 2 – 0. The goals were scored by Brandy Edwards and Braden Martz.

In the third period, the Bulldogs were looking to score to get back into the game and they would get just that five minutes in, scored by Jerry Mariano assisted by Christine Pacheco. The goal would give them life where they pressured the Saints and nearly tied the game, but the Saints weathered the storm and added a late goal from Brandy Edwards to win 3 – 1.

Lake Raiders stand tall against Mustangs

November 22, 2014 – Lake Raiders vs. Mustangs (Boxscore)

In this match up between the Mustangs and Lake Raiders it was a tight game with neither team capitalizing in the first.

It wasn't until 7:05 of the second, when Mustangs sniper Mike Iacovone (Nicole Neeson) went top shelf for a 1-0 Mustangs lead. 10:26 saw the Lake Raiders even things up on a Jeremy Schofield (unassisted) power play goal taking a 1-1 tie into the third period. 

The third frame saw the Lake Raiders take control with two quick unassisted Jeremy Schofield markers at 2:15 and 2:50 for a 3-1 lead. The Lake Raiders Jeremy Schofield continued to add to the lead with another at 6:25. at 10:17 the Lake Raiders began running into penalty troubles with a checking from behind minor, however despite being a man short Jeremy Schofield (Elyas Abdullah, Steven Davis) potted a short handed goal at 8:37 for the 5-1 win.

Wolves shutout Saints with complete team effort

November 22, 2014 – Wolves vs. Saints (Boxscore)

The Wolves played a complete team game and shutout the Saints 5 – 0, avenging an opening day 7 – 2 loss to the same team.

In the first period, it was a tight battle with both teams trading chances to score. The Wolves would end up scoring first on a goal from Saverio Romano at 10:15 for the 1 – 0 lead.

In the second period, the Wolves would pick up their game and score 2 goals both by Saverio Romano for the 3 – 0 lead. They would keep the 3 goal lead with solid defensive play from Krista Bath, Matthew Costa, and Gabe.

In the third period, the Wolves would continue their offensive output with another two goals from Saverio Romano, with the help from forwards Matt Vocino, James Lawton, and newly acquired Mitchell Stark. The Saints led by Brandy Edwards had some great chances, but were unable to capitalize. The Wolves goalie Torrance Ho was sharp in net for his first shutout of the season.

New look Kings gets first win of season

November 22, 2014 – Kings vs. Bulldogs (Boxscore)

The new look Kings won their first game of the season 6 – 2, breaking the Bulldogs winning streak.

In the first period, Jerry Mariano got the Bulldogs off to an early lead, assisted by Christine Pacheco who worked hard in front of the Kings net. However Isaac would answer for the Kings two minutes later to tie the game at one goal a piece. The goal was assisted by newly acquired David Donnelly who they got in a trade.

In the second period, the Kings started taking control of the game scoring two goals to take a 3 – 1 lead. David Donnelly would score his first goal as a king, and also assist on Sharmin Alam's goal.

In the third period, the Kings want continue their dominance with three more goals. Two were scored by Sharmin Alam assisted by Isaac, and David Donnelly would add one more. Jerry Mariano would score another for the Bulldogs assisted by Meghan Hines, but it would be too little too late.

Bulldogs hold off Lake Raiders to keep streak alive

November 15, 2014 – Bulldogs vs. Lake Raiders (Boxscore)

In their first meeting of the season, the unbeaten Bulldogs look to keep the streak alive verses the Lake Raiders. Action stared 2:38 in as Meghan Hines (unassisted) drove the net and scored on her own rebound to open the scoring. 9:15 saw Meghan Hines (unassisted) add another for the 2-0 Bulldogs lead. With just over left in the first Jeremy Schofield (Sean Celsie) cut the lead in half at 13:58.

The second again saw the Bulldogs strike early on a Meghan Hines (unassisted) attempted wrap around that trickled in after the Lake Raiders net minder made the initial save at 2:19 for the Hat trick. 5:50 saw the Lake Raiders begin the push back on a Jeremy Schofield solo effort, followed by another Jeremy Schofield (unassisted) power play marker at 12:11 for a 3-3 tie. However with under a minute remaining in the second, Lorne Donnelly connected on a Jerry Mariano pass to take a 4-3 Bulldogs lead into the third period.

The third frame saw the Bulldogs build on their lead on a Jerry Mariano (Scott Allen) at 1:01. The Lake Raiders made things interesting on Jeremy Schofield's (unassisted) fourth goal at 11:15 to bring the Lake Raiders within one. Then at 12:11 a Coach Ray Landry line change payed off for the Bulldogs on a Christine Pacheco (unassisted) shorthanded goal, her career first for a Bulldogs 6-4 win!

Mustangs fall short in comeback

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November 15, 2014 – Saints vs. Mustangs (Boxscore)

The Saints led by Brandy Edwards took to the floor against the Mustangs on Saturday.

Brandy opened the scoring at 11 minutes of the first period and would add a second goal 1 minute later to take a 2-0 lead. 

The second period was evenly matched with Nicole Neeson having a few breakaways for the Mustangs which would just fall short of their mark.  Brandy would follow up with a few shots of her own just barely missing the net.

The third period opened up with Mustangs Mike Iacovone scoring at 1:27 of the period.  Brandy would then answer back with another goal of her own before the Mustangs added 2 more goals before falling short of a comeback to the Saints who scored 2 more times in the third. 

Wolves get by a scrappy Kings team

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November 15, 2014 – Wolves vs. Kings (Boxscore)

In a game where both teams were hungry for a win, the Wolves would come out with a 6 – 4 score against the Kings.

In the first period, the Wolves came out taking charge with tons of traffic in front of the Kings net but they would weather the storm. Until the eight minute mark where Matt Vocino would direct the Saverio Romano shot for his first goal of the season for the 1 – 0 Wolves lead. They would continue their offensive outburst with three goals from Saverio Romano including one on the power-play, and an assist from Gabe for the 4 – 0 lead after one period.

In the second period, it would be a different story for the Kings who answered with three goals of their own to cut the lead to 4 – 3. Two were scored by substitute player David Donnelly, and one from rookie Elyas Abdullah who scored his first career TPWHL goal when he banked a shot off the back of the Wolves goalie Torrance Ho and into the net. Isaac would add an assist on one of the goals.

In the third period, it would be end to end action with the Wolves Saverio Romano scoring to extend the lead to 5 – 3 for his team at 5:13. However David Donnelly would once again help the Kings pull within one five minutes later, roofing a shot under the crossbar for an exciting ending. The Wolves would eventually score a goal from Saverio Romano assisted by Matt Vocino late in the game to seal the victory.