A Monday Night special as our 4th round of games is in the books.

Early game had a lot of implications for all 5 teams as the Oilers and the Flyers faced off.  This was a goal tenders dual.  Oilers get the lone goal in the first period.  Flyers tied it up with 5:59 left in the 2nd period.  As action was hot at both ends the Oilers jump back on top 2-1 at 4:07 and score again in the last minute of the 2nd now with a commanding 3-1 lead with a period to go.  Flyers make it a 1 goal game midway through the 3rd period with a power play goal and now both teams were on their heels.  Oilers protecting their 1 goal lead and Flyers pressing to tie the game.  Both goalies shut the front door the rest of the way and Oilers get their 3rd straight playoff victory 3-2.  Flyers went 1-1 on the PP and Oilers were 0-2.  Oilers get goals from Freeman, Randa and the game winner from Cosentino.  Flyers goals from Diluzio and Kostick.  Pl,ayers of the Game went to Oilers #20 Moe Connell and Flyers #16 Jay Cummings.

Late game between the 4th and 5th seeds Islanders and Canadians.  Excellent game through the first 2 periods.  Habs open the scoring in the opening minute.  Islanders get 2 goals 13 seconds apart with 2 minutes to go in the period.  Habs tie it up in the dieing seconds at 2’s as the period ends.  The 2nd period belonged to Ide and Senkowski as both goalies stopped numerous break aways and many other big saves.  Islanders get the lone goal late in the period to go ahead 3-2 with 15 minutes left to play.  The final period was what Montreal has played all season long UGLY.  Islanders out score the Habs 4-1 for a final victory of 7-3.  The battle of the brothers was won by Murray and Robin once again.  Islanders went 0-1 on the PP and Habs were 0-0.  Islanders get 2 goals from Dupal and Carlisle and singles from Salapoutis, Plewes, and Manning.  4 assists from our Prez Robb.  Habs get 2 goals from Maguire and a single from McCormick.  Players of the Game went to Islanders #16 Chris Salapoutis and Habs #18 Kenny Coffin.

So with these results and one more week of round robin games 3 of the 5 teams have booked their tickets and hotels for our Championship Night.  Oilers will play the Bruins in back to back games.  They will meet this Sunday night to set the stage for their Gold medal match next Friday.  Should be an interesting 6 periods of hockey between these two titans of this season.  The Islanders get this week off but have confirmed a spot in our infamous ‘Kiss your Sister’ game next week.  The Habs and the Flyers will square off this week to determine who will face off against the Islanders for Bronze or who will book their golf tee times early.  A Flyers win or tie will give them that last spot, a Habs win after a 14 game losing streak will put them in against the Islanders.

So thats the poops and scoops boys.  This weeks games will be played Sunday, April 12 at Port Credit arena.  The early game at 8:00pm will see a preview of our Gold medal game as the Oilers will try and send a message to the Bruins.  The big game will go at 9:15 as the Flyers and Habs will face off and try and end the other guys season.  Islanders will be off and scouting the 2nd game in preparation of their Bronze medal journey.

Reminder to hand in your sweater and socks once you have played your last game.  Also to bring in your applications and $50 deposits to secure a spot for next year.  If you know you will not be returning please let us know.  Any PUMP receipts please give to Jeff Kostick.

Good luck the rest of the way and see you all on the ice!