Last Fridays week 4 Playoff round robin is in the books and some interesting games.

Early match between the undefeated rested Swedes and the 1 and 1 Fins.  Finland looked solid in the opening frame out scoring the Swedes 3-1.  The play was basically all in the Swedish zone and only Gordie Ide kept this from blowing up.  The listless Swedes had nothing in the tank for the 2nd frame as the Fins score 3 unanswered goals for a 6-1 lead.  An early Swedish goal in the 3rd was the only final period marker and the Fins have a big bounce back game winning 6-2.  Sweden was 1-1 on the PP and Finland was 0-0.  Finland got 2 goals from Sal Guerra and singles from Henry Krajewski, Steve Ferrin, Joe Cosentino and Enzo Ianno.  Sweden got a goal from Rukavina and Moe Connell.  Players of the Game went to Finlands #19 Enzo Ianno.

And to Swedens goalie #1 Gordie Ide.

Late game between USA and Canada was a big one.  USA go out on top 2-1 after the opening frame.  Canada scores the only 2 goals in the 2nd to take a 3-2 lead.  USA tie it up with 5 minutes to go.  A late Canada goalie injury shuts this game down at 3-3.  WTF is going on with all our goalie injuries?????   Big point for both sides.  USA went 1-2 on the PP and Canada was 0-0.  Canada got goals from Leo Brideau, Michael Kidd and the ageless Gary Julius.  Dad got a penalty too, fire in the belly!!!!   USA got goals from George Karabinis, Murray Russell and Tim Randa.  Players of the game went to USA #5 Dan Barrett.

And to Canada Michael Kidd.

So with only one more scheduled round robin games here is what we have calculated out.  Our 2nd seed Poland has now been officially eliminated from Championship Night BUT can play quite the spoilers this week.  USA who will be off needs Poland to beat Finland and they will go to the Gold game otherwise any other scenario USA play the Kiss your Sister Game.  Maybe a few Americans will be out Sunday night to watch that game and cheer the Polocks on.  Finland wins or ties against Poland they go to the Gold game, lose they play for Bronze.  Sweden wins or ties Canada they go to the Gold game, lose they play for Bronze.  And a Canada win puts them in the Gold game, a loss or tie puts them in the Bronze game.  mmmm the 5th seed team may go back to back to a Gold game.  Shock the World Canada!!!

So Poland please bring your sweater and socks this Sunday and we will be taking a team photo on the ice following your game.

This week there will be NO games on Friday, April 14 as it is Good Friday.  This week the games will go on Sunday, April 16 at Port Credit arena.  First game has a puck drop of 7:30 pm with Finland playing Poland.  The late game is at 8:45 pm as Sweden will do battle with Canada.  USA is off but will be playing Championship Night the following Friday.

Don’t forget to get your application/waivers filled out and signed for next season along with your $50 deposit to secure a spot.  If you will not be returning next season please let us know as soon as you can.  Any players who know they will be away Championship Night please make arrangements to get us your socks and sweaters.

Cheers and see you all on the ice!!!