Round 2 is now in the books.  Early tilt between Sweden and USA, our top 2 teams early in our season.  Opening period saw both teams score once.  2nd period was scoreless for the brunt of it until Sweden notched 2 late goals taking a 3-1 lead after 2.  Sweden scored again early in the 3rd but USA would not back down and scored twice making it a 4-3 game with just over 4 minutes to go.  A big push from the Americans right through to the final buzzer and this one ends Sweden 4 USA 3.  Great game at both ends.  Both squads went 0-1 on the PP.  Sweden got goals from Paul Barbosa, Rob Messenger, Mike Rukavina and the game winner from Joe Peacock.  USA got goals from Peter Freeman, Steve Atchison and Joel May.  Players of the Game went to Swedens Paul Barbosa and for USA Dan Barrett.

Late game started out as a hockey game then a football game broke out.  My oh my.  Canada vs Poland.  Both teams scored 3 times in the 1st period.  Canada explodes for 8 goals in the 2nd period, might be a record, and Poland scored 3 times.  11-6 after 2 periods for the Canuckle heads.  Poland scored the first 3 goals in the 3rd making it an 11-9 game and with almost 6 minutes to go looked like a huge comeback was in the makings.  Canada takes a late penalty in the 3rd and then go ahead and score a short handed goal which basically closed out this football game with Canada on top 12-9.  Brenda had hand cramps logging this game sheet.  For Canada, hat tricks from both Patty Sharp and Robin ‘Stitches’ Flumerfelt.  2 goals from both Robin Chantaj and Neil Kelly and singles from Pat McCormick and Rob McKean.  Poland got a hat trick from Frank Arruda, 2 goals from both Jimmy Maguire and rookie Matt Goddard and singles from Brent Byer and Joe Cosentino.  Poland went 0-1 on the PP and Canada was 0-0.  Players of the Game went to Polands #8 Matt Goddard and for Canada #10 Robin Chantaj.  Maybe not the best side of Robin with the flash causing a bit of blindness.

OK so Round 2 of our 5 rounds of pre season games done.  Sweden sits on top with 13 pts.  USA with 9, Canada with 7, Poland 6 and Finland 5.  USA has scored the most goals with 41 followed by Canada with 40.  Sweden has the least against with 21.  USA has spent the most time with Brenda with 32 minutes.  Finland leads the league with a lethal power play of 44% success.  Canada and Finland has not allowed a power play goal yet this season.  Diluzio sits on top of the individual scoring race and most goals scored with 11.  Brideau has the most helpers with 11.  Rookie Skingley leads the league with 8 penalty minutes and is tied for the rookie scoring lead with 9 pts with Johnny Cowboy Ridge from USA.

Upcoming games will kick off our 3rd round of games this Friday, November 29 at 9:15 with Sweden vs Finland and at 10:30 USA vs Canada.  Poland is off for their annual Perogie Making Team Bonding Session in Krakow!!!!!

Boys have started selling our Holiday 50/50 tickets please support.  $5 each or 5 for $20.  We are welcoming any donated corporate gifts for our Holiday draw as well.  Please drop off prizes to Mark Plewes, Robin Flumerfelt or Brian Spence.

See you all on the ice!!!