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Writer: Conor Wyatt
North Stars vs High Rollers
In an action-packed game between the North Stars and the High Rollers, the North Stars emerged victorious in a high-scoring affair.
1st Period:
The High Rollers struck first as R.J. Upton found the back of the net at 11:23, assisted by Mathys Nemeth and Oiva Lyttinen. However, the North Stars quickly responded, with Giff Bradbury leveling the score just 18 seconds later at 11:41, assisted by Joseph Knaus and Laurent Godbout.
2nd Period:
The North Stars took the lead in the second period as K.C. Levers scored at 3:35, with an assist from Sang Tianzhi and Jessy Soucy. The High Rollers answered back promptly with a goal from Steve Banga at 4:22, assisted by Leon Christensen and Vladimir Khokhlachev. The North Stars regained the lead with goals from Sang Tianzhi at 12:21, assisted by Jessy Soucy, and Mikko Tasanen at 13:35, assisted by Jamey Fequet and Iisakki Wallen. Marly Ruttan of the High Rollers narrowed the gap with a goal at 16:55, assisted by Barnabas Vilezsal and Antoni Petherbridge.
3rd Period:
The North Stars extended their lead early in the third period as Joseph Knaus scored at 1:52, with assists from Laurent Godbout and K.C. Levers. Cole Mcure of the High Rollers served a minor penalty for hooking at 15:44, but neither team managed to capitalize on the power play.
Goalie Stats:
Emilio Istad of the North Stars delivered a solid performance in goal, making 29 saves out of 32 shots for a save percentage of 0.906, earning him the win with a final score of 12-5-2. Kyllian Lind tended the net for the High Rollers, making 33 saves out of 38 shots for a save percentage of 0.868, despite suffering the loss with a final score of 17-13-1.
Three Stars:
The official three stars of the game were awarded to:
In a thrilling contest, the North Stars showcased their offensive firepower and solid teamwork to secure the win over the High Rollers.
Moose vs Chaos
In a game packed with action, the Chaos emerged victorious over the Mighty Moose in a high-scoring battle.
The Mighty Moose got off to a quick start as Lloyd Mceachern scored just 1 minute and 51 seconds into the game, with an assist from Abel Skipper. However, the Chaos responded with a goal from Yegor Mylnikov at 9:36, assisted by Grels Hohka. The period also saw Maksim Lalancette of the Chaos serving a minor penalty for high sticking.
The Chaos took control in the second period, with Newton Dee scoring at 14:26, assisted by Thomas Braaksma. They extended their lead with goals from Aatami Kevari at 15:43, assisted by Lalancette and Konstantin Pastushenko, and Newton Dee again at 15:58 on the power play, with Lalancette and Pastushenko registering assists. Mceachern of the Mighty Moose served a minor penalty for tripping during this period.
The Chaos continued their offensive onslaught in the third period, with B.J. Zack scoring at 8:55, assisted by Anthoni Pears and Braaksma. Konstantin Pastushenko added another goal at 12:29, with assists from Mylnikov and Hohka. Quinn Millbank and Layton Neveu of the Chaos each served minor penalties during the period.
Innis Knox of the Chaos delivered an outstanding performance in goal, making 38 saves out of 39 shots for an impressive save percentage of 0.974, earning him the win with a final score of 6-7-3. Marco Rutherford tended the net for the Mighty Moose, making 28 saves out of 34 shots for a save percentage of 0.824, despite suffering the loss with a final score of 13-10-1.
In a dominant performance, the Chaos showcased their offensive prowess and solid goaltending to secure the win over the Mighty Moose.
Orcas vs Harfang
In a thrilling match between the Orcas and the Harfang, the Harfang emerged victorious in a high-scoring affair.
The Harfang got off to a strong start with Josef Dolnicek netting the opening goal at 13:33, assisted by Dillon Salerno and Vsevolod Neretin. They quickly followed up with another goal, this time by Osma Gullfors at 16:31, assisted by Wil Garland and Dwight Robichaud.
The Orcas fought back early in the second period, as Eetu-Pekka Pylsy found the back of the net at 1:01, with an assist from Jamal Gratton. However, the Harfang responded swiftly, with Jesse Podloski scoring just 36 seconds later at 1:37, assisted by Isiah Bruton. They extended their lead with another goal from Wil Garland at 11:12, with assists from Nichlas Bjorklund and Osma Gullfors.
Despite both teams' efforts, there were no goals scored in the final period.
Penalties:
Mikko-Matti Forsblad of the Orcas and Nichlas Bjorklund of the Harfang were both penalized for fighting at 11:40 of the third period.
Ludvik Lyngmo of the Harfang delivered a stellar performance between the pipes, making 31 saves out of 32 shots for an impressive save percentage of 0.969, earning him the win with a final score of 11-3-1. Yefim Rogozhkin tended the net for the Orcas, making 28 saves out of 32 shots for a save percentage of 0.875, despite suffering the loss with a final score of 3-4-0.
In an exciting game filled with scoring opportunities, the Harfang's offensive prowess and strong goaltending led them to a well-deserved victory over the Orcas.
Mustangs vs Samurai
In a matchup between the Mustangs and the Samurai, the game unfolded with skilled plays and thrilling moments.
The Mustangs took an early lead as Pete Sandhu scored at 10:19, with an assist from Miihkali Haataja. Both teams saw penalties during the period, with Herbert Pohjolainen of the Mustangs and Ragnvald Myntti of the Samurai each serving minor penalties for infractions.
The Samurai quickly responded in the second period, with Sterling Capelle scoring just 37 seconds into the period, assisted by Kenneth Pehrson. However, the Mustangs regained the lead with goals from Tikhon Lemyasev at 7:08, assisted by Rurik Pietsalo, and Rodney Brockman at 14:18, assisted by Jimmy Ruddell and Sergey Krivulya. Craig Lythgoe of the Samurai was penalized for tripping during the period.
The Samurai fought back in the third period, as Leimo Ali scored at 3:11, with assists from Nevin Callaghan and Karim Hogdal. Zaine Bosch of the Mustangs incurred a penalty for delaying the game at 14:53.
Ruben Junnilainen of the Mustangs delivered a standout performance in goal, making 35 saves out of 37 shots for a save percentage of 0.946, earning him the win with a final score of 9-14-3. Karim Hogdal tended the net for the Samurai, making 24 saves out of 27 shots for a save percentage of 0.889, despite suffering the loss with a final score of 10-11-3.
MILITIA vs Trident
In a thrilling contest between the MILITIA and Trident, the game unfolded with dramatic moments and skilled plays on both ends of the ice.
The opening period saw both teams battling hard, but neither managed to find the back of the net. However, there were penalties as Zack Blanch of Trident received a minor penalty for high sticking early in the period, followed by Marc-Andre Larochelle being called for goalie interference later on.
Ezra Baskerville broke the deadlock for the Militia at 13:05, assisted by Russ Berlin and Melvin Hertz. Trident quickly responded with a goal from Marc-Andre Larochelle at 13:54, assisted by Lenny Koonts and Valentin Lokhanov, tying the game.
The Militia regained the lead in the third period, as Ron Lebar scored at 10:52, with assists from Ed Zandbeek and Carl-Luc Alzner. However, Trident answered back with a goal from Andrei Flatley at 13:57, assisted by Garland Newkirk and Zack Blanch, leveling the score once again.
Overtime #1:
Despite intense efforts from both teams, neither managed to score in the overtime period, sending the game into a shootout.
Shootout:
Amadeus Helm scored for the Militia, while Andrew Wiewel made a crucial save on Garland Newkirk's attempt for Trident. Oleg Svitov then scored for the Militia, but Trident responded with a goal from Stanley Cyncar. Ed Zandbeek sealed the victory for the Militia with another goal in the shootout.
Andrew Wiewel of the Militia delivered a stellar performance, making 32 saves out of 34 shots for a save percentage of 0.941, earning him the win with a final score of 19-3-1. Parttyli Kruus tended the net for Trident, making 35 saves out of 37 shots for a save percentage of 0.946, despite suffering the overtime loss with a final score of 6-15-6.
In a closely contested matchup, the Militia emerged victorious over Trident in a shootout thriller, showcasing their resilience and determination to claim the victory
Dynasty vs Knights
In a highly charged match between the Dynasty and the Knights, the Knights emerged victorious in a game filled with intense action and multiple goals.
The Knights started the scoring on a power play opportunity, with Timothy Chisholm netting the first goal of the game at 15:34, assisted by Toby Hornbrook. Both teams faced penalties during the period, with Trafim Zaleski of the Knights and Vladimir Zayev of the Dynasty each serving minor penalties. Chisholm also incurred a minor penalty for high sticking.
The Dynasty responded in the second period, as Chris Neurauter found the back of the net at 13:12, with assists from Zayev and Eyck Eismann, tying the game. However, the Knights regained the lead late in the period, with Uno Thun scoring at 18:57, assisted by Glynn Simpson.
The Knights dominated the third period with a flurry of goals. Vilppu Lavinen struck early at 0:10, followed by power play goals from Reinhold Lahdo at 4:19 and Tomas Rydval at 6:40. The Dynasty managed to narrow the gap with a goal from Eismann at 8:53, but it wasn't enough to mount a comeback. The period was marked by several penalties, including cross-checking, slashing, and fighting infractions.
Ingemar Sjoberg of the Knights delivered a standout performance in goal, making 34 saves out of 36 shots for a save percentage of 0.944, earning him the win with a final score of 13-7-2. J.T. Macleish tended the net for the Dynasty, making 35 saves out of 40 shots for a save percentage of 0.875, despite suffering the loss with a final score of 11-17-3.
In a game characterized by offensive firepower and physical play, the Knights emerged victorious, showcasing their scoring prowess and defensive resilience to secure the win over the Dynasty.
Dockheads VS Blues
In a tightly contested matchup between the Dockheads and Blues, both teams battled fiercely throughout the game.
The opening period saw a defensive struggle, with neither team managing to find the back of the net. However, both teams incurred penalties, with Kaarl Kontturi of the Blues receiving a minor penalty for slashing at 0:51, and Duma Dodrescu also serving a minor penalty for cross-checking at 18:05.
The Blues broke the deadlock midway through the second period, as Hampus Ollilainen scored his 8th goal of the season at 10:41, assisted by Loughlin Dowe and Mikhail Tsvetkov. The Dockheads quickly responded, with Eric Picklyk netting his 3rd goal of the season at 12:38, assisted by Rawley Boney and Harper Frick. However, the Blues regained the lead just over a minute later, as Wesley Groulx scored his 1st goal of the season at 14:19, with Ollilainen notching his second point of the game with an assist.
Trailing by a goal, the Dockheads surged back in the third period. Aiden Wourms tied the game at 2-2 with his 2nd goal of the season at 11:26, assisted by Joran De Haan. The Dockheads then took the lead late in the period, as Eric Picklyk scored his 2nd goal of the game and 4th of the season at 16:48, with assists from Bedrich Visek and Hartley OCurry.
Cooper Fornataro of the Dockheads delivered a stellar performance in net, making 34 saves out of 36 shots for a save percentage of 0.944, earning him the win with a final score of 14-12-2. Sampa Paunonen tended the net for the Blues, making 32 saves out of 35 shots for a save percentage of 0.914, despite suffering the loss with a final score of 18-8-2.
In a thrilling contest, the Dockheads emerged victorious over the Blues, capitalizing on timely scoring and solid goaltending to secure the win.