Last weeks games recap as follows.

Early match between Finland and USA.  All light blue in the opening frame as the Fin’s take a 3-0 lead into the 2nd.  USA have a stronger period in the 2nd and out score the Fins 2-1.  Fins still on top 4-2 with 15 minutes to go.  The Americans score 2 goals in the first 57 seconds of the 3rd to tie up the surprised Fin’s.  Finland go back on top 5-4 a minute later but the Americans tie it up again just under 9 minutes to go.  Finland go back on top 6-5 with 7 minutes to go and score an empty netter to victory 7-5.  Great hockey game.  Finland went 1-3 on the PP and USA was 0-0.  Finland got 2 goals from league leader Marcelo Diluzio, and singles from Murray Barrett (the better looking brother), Steve Ferrin, Sal Guerra, Dr. Joel May and Joe Cosentino.  American goals, 2 from Rob Leenaars and singles from Murray Russell, Jimmy Maguire and Tim Rundle.  Players of the Game goes to Finlands #15 Joel May and from the USA #19 Rob Leenaars.

Late game between the #2 and #3 seeds Poland and Sweden.  Strong opening period as both teams only manage a goal each.  The 2nd period saw the Poles go off on the Swedes like a fat kid on a smartie as they score 6 times to Swedes single goal taking a commanding 7-2 lead.  The final frame saw the Swedes out score the Polocks 2-1 but the fat lady was already well into her song as the Polocks win 8-4.  Poland went 1-1 on the PP and Sweden was 0-1.  Poland got hat tricks from Alan Robb and Robin Flumerfelt and 2 goals from Patrick McCormick.  Sweden got 2 goals from the always smiling Joey Peacock and singles from Moe Connell and Ron Cormier.  Ron was a bit discumbongulated as both his regular amazing feet lineman Burke was away and his regular Friday night ride Gordie Ide was away, a lost puppy.  Players of the game went to Swedens #10 Moe Connell continuing his outstanding play and the long time owner of the horned head gear.

 

And for the Polocks we continue to struggle with these images but hey something to show your co workers.  #6 Gordon Manning….nice.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

So this week February 24 at 9:15 USA will do battle with Poland and at 10:30 Finland will face off against Canada.  Sweden gets the week off and will go to the spa.

So here is still what is up for the remainder of the last 3 weeks.  Finland has locked the #1 seed.  Poland needs 2 points in its last 3 games to secure the 2nd seed.  Sweden needs to win its last 2 games and get help against Poland to get the #2 seed but have locked the #3 seed with the USA loss last week.  USA and Canada are still battling for the 4th and 5th seeds with the USA holding a 3 point lead on Canada.  But the Canadians have an extra game in hand.

See you all on the ice and remember we are a Beer League, take it easy!