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.

Monthly Wrap Up in Accessible Sports!

Source: http://thefordian.com/

Here are the most notable accessible sports articles in November:

Another great article on the Philadelphia Powerplay and Jake Saxton.

Great piece on the 2014 PowerHockey cup featuring University St. Thomas graduates who play/coach for the Minnesota Saints and Selects.

The Ontario Volleyball Association announced a new partnership with Parasport Ontario to help implement sitting volleyball in Ontario.

International Paralympic Committee (IPC) President Sir Philip Craven speaks about how technology has helped the growth of para-sports at a United Nations conference.

IPC President also spoke about how para-sports is important in rehabilitation.

Let's Get Coaching, part of a City of Toronto program and leading up to the 2015 ParaPan Am/Pan Am Games. Register now for Free training to become a coach starting in January 2015.

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!