Week 12 in the books and 2 really different games. Early tilt between the Dupal Studios Italia and the Chinook Paddles Ireland. Ireland was a bit stronger in the opening frame taking a 2-1 lead. The 2nd period saw both squads score twice as Ireland led 4-3 after 2 periods. Italy scored early to tie up the game at 4’s. The battle was fierce at both ends but neither squad could solve Frankie and Art. With 3 minutes to go Italy took the lead for the first time in this one, and a late one giving the Italians a 6-4 win. A really good game. Italy went 0-2 on the PP and Ireland was 0-0. Ireland got 2 goals from Paul Harty and singles from Brian Spence and Neil Kelly. Harty had. 2 goals, 2 assists and 4 minutes in penalties. Mr. Mikita I think. Italia got all singles, Tim Randa, Tony Cipparrone, Chris Johnson, Jimmy Maguire, Johnny Fasulo and Marcelo Di Luzio. Players fo the Game went to Irelands George ‘don’t drop the soap’ Letsos.

And for Italia Jim Maguire.

Late game between the rested Gary Julius Portugal and the David Dodic Slovenia. Realtor vs realtor, mmmmmm!!!!! All Portugal in the 1st as they out score Slovenia 3-1 after 1. Portugal scores the lone goal in the 2nd taking a 4-1 lead into the final frame. 2 more early Portugal goals in the 3rd making it a 6-1 game. Portugal sending a statement out to the entire league as they refused to let up and scoring 2 more goals in the final couple of minutes for a dominating 8-1 victory. This was Portugals 4th straight victory telling all the teams come and get us boys!!!! Portugal went 1-3 on the PP and Slovenia was 0-0. Slov’s lone goal from Rukavina. Portugal got 2 goals from Mike Russo and 2 gaols from Jeff Boulton and singles from Rob McLaughlin, Peter Freeman, Tony Thomas, and Rob McKean. Players of the Game went to Portugal’s very handsome plunger holder Tony Thomas.

And for the Slovenians the amazing and wonderful Steve Kaluzny. Hopefully Mrs. K can see this and reward her man as well??????

OK so this weeks games will be our last before our Holiday shut down of 2 weeks. Friday, December 17 at 9:15 Italy vs Portugal. This is a big game as both these soccer powers will be facing off in the new year to decide who goes and who does not to the World Cup, the boys will be making a statement on the frozen tundra this Friday. And our late game at 10:30 to close out 2021 will be an epic battle. Ireland will face off against Scotland. Oh my oh my. This will be the first time legend Alan Robb will be returning to Scotland who traded him last month. He has circled this date on his calendar. Not sure how the Scottish fans will treat him but a video celebration is planned by the Scottish management. Get your tickets fast as this one for sure will be sold out. Slovenia gets the much needed week off and has booked extra on ice and dry land training over the holidays as they have been out scored 15 – 4 in 2 very bad back to back losses after a fine start to the season. I think spending too much time with their sheep has caused this recent melt down.

See you all on the ice boys!!!