Week 15 & 16 Recap
Ok back in action and here is a quick recap of the last 2 weeks of games.
Jan 2 9:15 game – Flyers vs Oilers
Oilers get the lone goal in the opening frame. Oilers out score the Flyers 3-2 in the 2nd period for a 4-2 lead. One more Oilers goal early in the 3rd for a final Oilers win 5-2. Messenger and Rundle score for the Islanders and Baratta with 2, Cosentino, Randa and Kelly for the Oilers. Islanders went 1-1 on the PP and Oilers were 0-1. Players of the Game went to #9 Rob Messinger for the Island and #17 Tony Baratta for the Oilers. Flyers 6 game win streak comes to an end.
Jan 2 10:30 game – Bruins vs Islanders
Both squads score a single goal each in the opening period. Bruins jump out in front 3-2 after 2 periods. 2 unanswered goals in the final make this a Boston 5-2 win. Jackes and Chantaj score for the Islanders. Brideau, Flumerfelt, Peacock, Lott and Thomas get the Bruin markers. NYI went 0-2 on the PP and Bruins went 0-0. Players of the Game #7 Murray Barrett for the Islanders and #44 Tony Thomas for the Bruins.
Jan 9 9:15 game – Flyers vs Bruins
3-0 Boston after one period. 6 more Boston goals scored in the 2nd period as Flyers get only 2. Flyers squeegie 2 more goals in the final frame as Boston cruises to a 9-4 win and their 4th win in a row. Messenger, Riddell, Tygesen and May score for the Flyers. Hat tricks for both Flumerfelt and Harty on the Bruins, McKean with 2 goals, Peacock with the lone goal. Flyers go 0-0 on the PP and Bruins go 0-1. Players of the Game for the Flyers goes to #9 Rob Messenger, his back to back awards, nice. Bruins POG goes to #11 Paul Harty. Bruins win their 4th in a row.
Jan 9 10:30 game – Islanders vs Canadians
2-2 after one period. Islanders blow up the Habs and take a 6-3 lead into the final frame. Final period both squads score twice for a final victory for the Islanders 8-5. Habs get 2 goals off the wood of Maguire, Sparrow, Kryslak and Kidd getting the other goals. Islanders get a trick from Nicholson (yep thats right Kevin scores 3 times), Annan and Salapoutis get 2 goals each and a single from Robb. Habs go 0-2 on the PP and Islanders go 1-1. Islanders make some room between the Habs in the standings and Habs continue their struggles losing their 4th in a row. Bruins now officially cannot finish 5th with their 20 points and the Habs with 5 and 7 games remaining.
So check out all the stats and we have been adding photos into the Gallery tab as well.
This weeks games Friday January 16 are as follows – 9:15 Islanders vs Oilers and the late game 10:30 will feature the top team Bruins vs the last place team, the sand baggers, Montreal. Flyers get a much deserved week off after ending their 6 game win streak with 2 straight losses.
Have a good week and please remember – we are a beer league, relax and enjoy!