Week 7 Previews
Jets Vs Hawks @ 8:45 pm
The Hawks and Jets face off first this week in a game that is sure to have both goalies tested. Both teams dominated last week offensively and will be riding the wave of momentum to secure another win. The Jets boast an amazing offense that was displayed by Adil Patel, GM Ricky Saili, and Abu Patel. As for the Hawks, they boast a diverse offense in Aziz Patel, Musa Bhoola, and a few others. This one will come down to the goalies; the victor will definitely be making a strong statement for the Vezina.
Falcons Vs Bruins @ 9:45 pm
Next up, the Bruins and Falcons. This game will decide who won the trade between the two. There were bets made that taking on Kaleem Mirza as a goalie was a loss, but last week's rout of the Falcons proved otherwise. The Falcons will need to step up their defense as Abdul Manjra and Shahzad Rana clean up in the front. As for the Bruins, their offense has solidified considerably giving GM Suhaib Shaikh more freedom to control the defense. May the best team win.
Sharks Vs Nordiques @ 10:45 pm
And finally the Nords and Sharks face off in a game that will push each team to the limit as they try to grab a W. Both teams are coming off of disheartening losses and will be looking to utilize their offenses more efficiently. Be on the lookout for Rizwan Hassan who has been playing a bigger offensive role for the Nords, while the Sharks are desperately waiting for Abu Hafejee to wake up. The MMGL gurus have pointed to the Sharks to win this one, but I personally am leaning towards the Nords with stronger goaltending.
Week 6 Summaries
Bruins defeat Nordiques 5-4
The Nordiques and Bruins faced off first this week after a big trade. Things looked the same as before as Fayaz Kazi and Rizwan Hassan scored to give the Nords the 2-0 lead. New Bruin Sufyaan Kazi scored his first to put the Bruins up, but that celebration was short lived as Shoaib Khan scored to maintain a 2 goal lead. Erfan Bhanapatel would score just before the half to cut the lead down to one. The second period started with Bruin dominance as Arif Hanslod and Mohammed Kazi scored to gain the lead only to have Fayaz Kazi tie the game. With six seconds left on the clock, the hero would be newly acquired Arif Hanslod with a snipe for the highlight reel. Bruins win 6-5.
Hawks defeat Sharks 13-5
The next game was an offensive roller coaster as the Hawks and Sharks faced off at 10:00. The Hawks struck first with a pair thanks to Aziz Patel and Musa Bhoola. The Sharks' GM Syed Ahmed cut that lead to one, only before the Hawks went on the onslaught with four straight goals, once again thanks to Bhoola and Patel. Hafejee would have his lone goal before period end but the Hawks led this comfortably 7-2. Moving into the second, the Sharks looked more in control but could not keep up with the speedy legs of the Hawks as Aziz was on fire with a 6 goal night. Tough night for goalie Mohamed Bashir as the Sharks drop this one 13-5.
Jets defeat Falcons 15-8
The Jets and Falcons finished things off in a game that the Falcons would love to forget. With newly acquired goalie Abbas Shaikh, things were meant to turn around but the team provided absolutely no defense as they were rocked 6-2 in the first half. The second half domination continued as Adil Patel and company raked in multiple points and won this one 15-8. Giving credit where it is due, Abdul Manjra and Shahzad Rana both had relatively big nights. Here's to hoping they can turn things around next game.
Week 6 Previews
Bruins Vs Nordiques @ 8:45 pm
The Bruins and Nords will be facing off first this week. The Bruins underwent a huge roster shuffle after losing in dramatic fashion last week. They welcome new goalie Kaleem Mirza and additional firepower in the form of Sufyaan Kazi, Faizan Kazi, and Arif Billa. Perhaps this offensive change is exactly what they needed to get into a winning swing this late in the stretch. As for the Nords, they will be looking for another win with a full bench this week. Scoring has spread out across the team and they are definitely looking to be a threat.
Hawks Vs Sharks @ 9:45 pm
The Sharks and Hawks will face off next, with both teams coming off of huge wins. The momentum will hit an abrupt wall for one of these teams before the clock hits 11. The Sharks are looking to use their diversity in scoring all while providing much needed backup to goalie Mohamed Bashir. The Hawks on the other hand will have to utilize their quickness and stamina to beat a team that looks much better on paper.
Jets Vs Falcons @ 10:45 pm
And finally the Falcons and Jets will cap things off for the night. Both teams are coming off of very tough losses and will be looking to grab a W. The Jets will aim to ensure they have a full bench this week that is not without Adil Patel as his presence was missed dearly last week. As for the Falcons, a new look and goalie may be all it takes for them to end the season on a supercharged run to the cup.
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