Mustangs stampede depleted Lake Raiders

Saturday Nov 23rd 1:30pm -2:30pm. Missing their big goal scorer the Lake Raiders had their work cut out for them against the Mustangs. 4:48 saw Captain Kirk Ashman open the scoring with an unassisted effort, followed by a sweet backhander by Mike Iacovone (Kirk Ashman, Mitchell Stark) at 11:41, adding another at 12:50 assisted by Istok "The Rock" Vidmar bringing the first to close at 3-0. The scoreless second period saw the Lake Raiders D and goaltending make a solid attempt to keep hopes alive. In the third the Mustangs kept on coming with a unassisted Kirk Ashman marker at 6:35. Just when it seemed all hope was lost for the Lake Raiders; the Gritty Alicia Palma crashed the net, poking in her first (unassisted) of the season spoiling goalie Brad Gordon's shutout bid. 11:39 saw Kirk Ashman close out the period with his third for the hat trick and a 5-1 victory. 

Saints Rally to tie Wolves

November 23, 2013 – Wolves vs Saints (Boxscore)

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In a wild game the Saints comes back from three goals down in the 3rd to tie the Wolves 3-3.

In the first period, the Wolves got off to a fast start to lead 2-0 with two goals from saverio was assists from Darrin and newly acquired Matt vocino, who made a great debut. In the second Darrin gave the Wolves a 3-0 lead.

In the third, Braden led the Saints inspiring come back with two goals that he tipped in. And Bryan Scored with 20 seconds left in the game for the tie.

Hon. mention: Matthew Cockburn provided great spirit in the game. Gabe made some great plays clearing the ball.

Kings use strong second half for the win

November 23, 2013 – Bulldogs vs Kings (Boxscore)

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In a close game, the Kings used a strong second-half to win 3-1 over the Bulldogs.

It was a scoreless first period. In the second period, the Bulldogs opened the scoring on Scott Allen's second goal of the season. However the Kings answered with a late marker to tie the game at one. The tough looping shot beat the goalie.

In the third period the Kings Wei Jiet Goh gave them their first lead of the game, which would eventually be the game-winning goal. Jordan would add one more.

Hon. mention: Eli and Leo provided great goaltending for their respective teams.

TPWHL Team Profile: Saints

Saints

Forwards:

The Saints has three great shooters in Brandy, Don and Alexa who are capable of providing offence. Braden has amazing puck control skills, which will help the team.

Defence:

They also have three great D as well: Matthew who won his first championship last year is one of the great young D in the league. Bryan a veteran will provide great experience and toughness to the team. Greg Contaxis will be a great team player as always.

Tracey has been a solid goalie since she started playing two years ago.

Interview with coaches Chris and Ed

1. What are your expectations from your team?

Chris: Well to finish as high on the standings as possible.

Ed: Keep improving every game and always put in your best effort no matter the end result of the game.

2. Which team is your favourite to win it all?

Chris: No problem the Saints.

Ed: All the teams are very balanced, but I'll pick the Saints any day.

3. Based on what you've seen so far, what do you like most about your team? what needs to improve?

Chris: They are starting to mend together as a team, we can use another body with a stick and to be able to check the other team's forwards.Keep concentration on the game communicate with other players and yes try your best.

Ed: I think we have a talented team. The season is young and the players are just getting to know each other`s strengths. We need to start playing together as a team and less as individuals which is starting to come around.

4. How will help the new players in the league? If any?

Ed: I want the new players to feel welcome and enjoy coming out to play each week.

5. What do you hope to accomplish as a coach?

Chris: For me satisfaction love it i wish i had a lot more free time to devote to this.

Ed: I hope to help every player improve their game.

6. What inspires you to coach in the league?

Chris: The efforts some of this young people put in to this and the satisfaction they get accomplishing what they love.

Ed: This league shows that everyone, no matter their abilities, can play organized sports. I enjoy giving back to the community and have done so my entire life.

Thanks Chris & Ed!

Brandy Scores 6 in Saints Win

November 16, 2013 – Saints vs Mustangs (Boxscore)

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In an offensive outburst the Saints defeated the Mustangs 7-3.

Braden opened the scoring for the Saints, tipping in Sharmin's shot. Kirk replied for the Mustangs a minute later to tie the game at one. Brandon gave the Mustangs the 2-1 lead after one period, with this first goal of the season.

The Saints dominated the second period with four goals from Brandy Edwards to give them the commanding 5-2 lead.With assists coming from Braden, Alexa, and Bryan.

Brandy added two more goals in the third period. Mike added one more for the Mustangs, assisted by Mitchell and Kirk.

Hon. mention: Matthew played a great game as always. Brad played his hardest in a tough lost.

Kings Overcome Being 2 Goals Down

November 16, 2013 – Wolves vs Kings (Boxscore)

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The Kings comes back from 2 goals down in 5-3 win over the Wolves.

Darrin and Saverio scored to give the Wolves an early 2-0 lead. However the Kings stormed back with two goals from Lorne Donnelly, assisted by Jordan to tie the game at two after one period.

In the second period, Lorne Donnelly completed his hat trick to give the Kings their first lead of the game at 3-2. Jordan added another goal later in the period. Saverio scored his second goal of the game at 12:40 to pull the Wolves within one, to give them a chance in the third.

In the third period, Lorne put the game away with his fourth goal of the game.

Hon. mention: Brent Lyon was amazing in net for the Kings. Krista Bath played a great game as well.

Lake Raiders tame Bulldogs

Saturday Nov 16th 1:30pm -2:30pm. In this first meeting of the Bulldogs and Lake Raiders, it was the Lake Raiders who got on the board with the lone goal in the first by Erin Vassilakos at 9:40. The second period saw Scott Allen snap a quick one in for the Bulldogs early to tie things up at 1's. 5:01 saw Isaac Vescio break the tie for the Lake Raiders and add another at 6:57 for a 3-1 lead, followed shortly by Jeremy Schofield sniping number 4 for the Lake Raiders at 8:59. not to be outdone Matthew Vocino shoveled in his 2nd on the season at 10:59 to finish the frame at 4-2. In the third it was all Lake Raiders with goals by Jeremy Schofield at 0:50, Erin Vassilakos assisted by Alicia Palma at 11:15 and Jeremy Schofield capitalizing on a Eli Shupak interference call for the hat trick at 13:37 bringing the game to a 7-2 final.