Week 3 Summaries

 

 

Sharks defeat Nordiques 5-4 SO 

 

The Nords and Sharks faced off first to kick off Week 3. The Sharks were without their first round pick Abu Hafejee but that didn't stop them from scoring the first goal thanks to Andrew Persaud. The Nords would not have it as GM Shoaib Khan scored his first of the night to tie it up at one. Both teams traded goals back and forth in one of the most defensive games of the season that saw a lot of clean physical play. The Sharks had the seemingly upper hand with a 4-2 lead thanks to Shoaib Rangrez and GM Syed Ahmed, but the Nords were not giving up. With 8 seconds left in play Khan would score to make it 4-3 and his first rounder Rizwan Hassan would tie it up with 1.2 left on the clock to force our first shootout of the season. Goaltended Mohamed Bashir was all too strong for the Nords and GM Syed Ahmed would have the last laugh as he scored the winner. Sharks win 5-4 SO.

Falcons defeat Bruins 5-3  

 

The Bruins and Falcons faced off next in a game that did not live up to its hype. The undermanned Bruins scored first with a goal from GM Suhaib Shaikh, while first rounder Shahzad Rana returned to make his debut. He would assist Arif Billa on the Falcons' first goal to tie things up. Neither team anticipated a slow game but that is what it turned out to be as the Bruins took multiple trips to the box, with only goalie Abbas Shaikh keeping them in the game. The Falcons would win this one with Rana's second goal of the night and win this contest 5-3. The Bruins are now 0-3 and GM Suhaib Shaikh knows it's time to start making some trades. 

 

Jets defeat Hawks 9-5  

 

And finally the Jets and Hawks took on the short-benched Hawks, with a rumor circulating it's all due to lack of playing time. The Jets set the tone for the night, producing three goals thanks to GM Ricky Saili (2) and Adil Patel. The Jets pushed back to tie in the period with goals from Sadik Backhand Patel (2) and Fahim Limbada. Sukhvir Mundi would add a pair to start the second and the Hawks are on top 5-3. It's at this point in the game where all-star Adil patel decided to dictate the flow of the game and set up two goals along with scoring another to rout the Jets 9-5. The Hawks were simply out of gas and let in 6 unanswered goals to finish the night.

 

Week 3 Previews

 

 

Nordiques Vs Sharks @ 8:45 pm 

 

Kicking things off this week will be the Nordiques and Sharks, both teams that have something to prove on the MMGL stage. The Nords are coming off of their first win of the season and will be looking to utilize that momentum to keep pushing forward. For a team that is physically this big, there is no reason goalie Ali Khwaja should have trouble fending off any Shark attacks. As for GM Syed Ahmed's team, there will be a strong push to produce more offense as last week's game was a bit too close for comfort. 

 

 

Bruins Vs Falcons @ 9:45 pm 

 

The Bruins and Falcons will hit the hardwood next in a game that is bound to keep the referees busy. GM Suhaib Shaikh will be leading his Bruin gang in search of their first win against a Falcons team that went toe to toe with the Jets last week. The Bruins will need to focus on their defensive gaps before worrying about who's going to shoot, whereas the Falcons will be looking to play a full 40 minute game that will not fall short.

 

Jets Vs Hawks @ 10:45 pm 

 

And finally the east end Hawks will be taking on the undefeated Jets who will be looking to make it 3-0 Friday night. The team boasting the two strongest offensive forces in the league almost had a scare last week with their last minute victory and defenseman dropped by an invisible force. Expect a hard hitting run and gun game dictated by the Hawks early on, who will be taking no chances against a team they know have the upper hand. Should be an exciting one folks.