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FALL 2017 VERDI CUP CHAMPIONS!
Nordiques edge Sharks 3-2 to Capture Verdi Cup!
Finals MVP: Ridhwan Khanji
This may have been the lowest scoring finals in MMGL history, but that didn’t stop it from being one of the best. The President’s Trophy winning Nordiques took on the ever-hungry Sharks, in a clean physical Finals that was a fan pleaser. The Sharks took to scoring early in the game, with a pair of goals from Fahad Panchbhaya. The referees let the boys play, as there were no powerplays to be utilized this game. The Nords pushed back hard towards the end of the first, and managed to cut the lead in half with a goal from Syed Ahmed. The Sharks held the 2-1 lead going into the half. The second period was far more defensive from both teams, limiting shots to both netminders who kept their teams in the game. At the 9:50 mark in the second, Muzammil Khan would rocket one past netminder Mohamed Bashir to tie the game. Minutes later, Sufyaan Shaikh would complete on the pass from Khan, to put the Nords up 3-2. With time winding down in the game, neither team could muster anything else, as both goalies were on the top of their game. As the clock hit 00:00, the Nordiques would be crowned the Fall 2017 MMGL Champs, taking home quite the collection of silverware!
Sharks Vs Nordiques
Friday December 1 @ 9:15 pm
Malton Community Center
And this is what it comes down to, after a long season of ups and downs…the two most dominant teams will rightfully battle it out in the MMGL Finals. The Nordiques, with their President’s Trophy win, will be looking to add some more silverware to their name with a win. The Sharks, on the other hand, have their egos on the line, having been leapfrogged for first place in the season by the Nords. Expect a super-fast paced game with lots of scoring. Ultimately, this will come down to the goalies to win it all.
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Playoffs
Semi Finals
Nordiques defeat Jets 10-5
The Nords and Jets battled it out in a very fast paced game. The Jets were adamant on living their Cinderalla story, scoring the first goal of the game via Sadik Patel. The Nords equalized thanks to Abraar Gangat, but the Jets went on a three goal tirade led by Muaz Bharucha. The Nords pushed for a late first period comeback with a pair from Manjot Bhatti and Sufyaan Shaikh. Jets lead 4-3 after one. The Nords regrouped in the second while the Jets fizzled out. The Nords netted seven in the second, featuring a hat trick from Muzammil Khan. Nords won this one in resounding fashion 10-5 to go on to the Finals.
Sharks defeat Bruins 4-2
The Sharks and Bruins battled it out in a much slower concentrated game. The Bruins struck real quick 5 seconds in, with a goal from GM Suhaib Shaikh. The Sharks took the 2-1 lead towards the end of the period thanks to Shahrukh Shah and Yusuf Ingar. The second period saw another pair of goals from the Sharks’ Shah and Bhanapatel, giving them a confident 4-1 lead with 8:35 left in play. Zaheer Kazi would score the only goal for the Bruins in the second, too little too late. Sharks win this 4-2 and move on to the Finals!
Jets vs Nordiques @ 9:00pm
The Nords and Jets will face off in Game 1 of the semifinals at 8:45. The Jets have pulled off the impossible feat of upstaging the Hawks, and will now aim to make it two in a row to keep their Cinderella story alive. As for the Nords, this team looks absolutely unstoppable. Anything can happen...
Bruins vs Sharks @ 10:00pm
The Sharks and Bruins will face off in Game 2, in a game that could go to either extreme. The Bruins absolutely dominated last week, and will look to do it again against the Sharks team that was invincible at one point in the season.
Quarter Finals
Jets defeat Hawks 8-7 SO
The Jets and Hawks played our game of the night, and possibly game of the playoffs. The Jets struck first with a goal from GM Ricky Saili, before the Hawks turned up the heat and scored three straight thanks to Aziz Patel and Jalil Shaikh. The Jets managed to push back late in the first, with both teams tied at four each going into the second. The second period saw the Jets jump out strong with goals from Jason Gogna and Saili. The Jets led 7-5 with 1:44 left on the clock, and had the fans on the edge of their seats. Zahid Panchbhaya would be the Hawks saving grace, netting two goals in 35 seconds to tie the game and push it to a shootout. The lone goal to win this and push their team to the semis would come from Divesh Sharma, sending the league into absolute shock. The Jets have finished writing the first chapter of their Cinderella story.
Bruins defeat Falcons 7-2
The Bruins and Falcons faced off next in a game that could not be forgotten. The Falcons struck first, as many had predicted, with a goal from Huzzy Panchbhaya. The Bruins took advantage later on with a power play goal to tie it up, thanks to Zaheer Kazi. Tied at one a piece after the first period, fans were scratching their head as to where this new Bruins team came from. The second period was absolutely dominated by the Bruins, starting off with a pair of goals from GM Suhaib Shaikh. Abdullah Panchbhaya would also net a pair as the Bruins won this one 7-2 to move on to the semifinals. The Falcons exit the season in absolute shock.
Jets Vs Hawks @ 8:45 pm
The Hawks will take on the Jets in the quarter finals, with an air of doubt floating around. The Hawks dropped their last game of the season, while the Jets were able to get it together at season’s end. Don’t underestimate either team, as we’ve seen them both pull out amazing wins this season.
Bruins Vs Falcons @ 9:45 pm
The Falcons and Bruins will provide some serious entertainment as they go head to head for playoff glory. The Bruins have been underwritten all season and now is their time to shine. The Falcons on the other hand, are a very promising team that can pull off some serious upsets in the forthcoming rounds.
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Week 10 Summaries
Bruins defeat Sharks 7-2
The Bruins and Sharks played a game that was a curveball to us all. The Bruins were relentless in the first, coming off strong with goals from Mohammed Saleh (2) and company. The Sharks managed to squeeze one by thanks to Shahrukh Shah. The second period saw more of the same, with Mohammed Saleh adding another two to his grand total for the night, propelling the Bruins to a compelling 7-2 win. With this being the last game of the season for both teams, is it foreshadowing playoff results to come?
Nordiques defeat Jets 10-9 SO
The Nords and Jets went at it, with the Nordiques in search of the President’s trophy. The Jets wouldn’t make it easy for them. The Jets struck first with a pair thanks to GM Ricky Saili and Divesh Sharma. The Nords would end the period on a three goal flurry, to regain the lead 4-3. Moving into the second, both teams traded goals back and forth, and the Jets displayed for a rare moment what this team should look like on the hardwood. The Jets ended the game with three straight goals from Jason Gogna to tie the game and Mohammed Bhad would net the go ahead goal for a 9-8 lead with 1:26 to go! The Nords wanted the win bad and rallied in the last 6 seconds of the game to score twice! Nords win 10-9; congrats on the trophy.
Falcons defeat Hawks 9-8
The Hawks and Falcons faced off in the last game of the season, and what a way to end it! A potential playoff match up saw the Hawks start strong with goals from Arif Hansold and Mohammed Kazi, but the Falcons pushed back with a quad flurry from four different players. The Hawks bounced back from their defensive lapse and managed to tie, with both teams at 5 apiece. Moving into the second, the Falcons were blood thirsty in search of a win, and scored another four straight, this time led by GM Abdul Manjra. The Hawks were too late to force a comeback, and lost this one 9-8.
Week 10 Previews
Sharks Vs Bruins @ 8:45 pm
The Bruins and Sharks will kick things off in our last game of the season. The Sharks are in contention for first place, and will need the win to give them a shot. As for the Bruins, coming off of a demoralizing loss must be a driver for winning this last game. There won't be any change in their standing win or lose.
Jets Vs Nordiques @ 9:45 pm
The Nords can claim the President's trophy with a win over the Jets. The Jets are on a high, coming off of their first win of the season. Can they make it two in a row, going strong into the playoffs? As for the Nords, this game will send a message before going into the playoffs.
Falcons Vs Hawks @ 10:45 pm
The Falcons and Hawks will play the last game of the season, in what could be a potential playoff match up. The Hawks have a slim chance to grab second place. As for the Falcons, they have been performing above expectation and have been known to pull off major upsets. Watch closely...
Week 9 Summaries
Jets defeat Bruins 6-5 SO
The Jets and Bruins faced off in the game of the season. The Jets, still short on the bench, took control in the first with a 2-1 defense-first lead. Netminder Abbas Shaikh was back in true form. The lone goal in the first for the Bruins came from GM Suhaib Shaikh. The second period saw a pair of goals from the Bruins, thanks to Abdullah Patel and Faizan Kazi. The Jets pushed back, using the offensive tandem of Jason Gogna and GM Ricky Saili. Both teams were tied 5-5 with a minute left in play, and this game got pushed to SO. The Jets got their first official point of the season. The Bruins missed all three shots, allowing the lone success from Jason Gogna to give the Jets their first win of the season.
Nordiques defeat Hawks 10-5
The Hawks and Nords faced off next in a game with some serious reprecussions in terms of playoffs. The Hawks got off to a good 2-1 start, but let their defense slip as the Nords went on to pile on four straight. Abraar Gangat netted a pair, along with help from Sufyaan Sahikh. Nords lead 5-2 after one. The Hawks managed to get within two in the second period, with goals from Mohammed Kazi and Jalil Shaikh, The Nords pushed back yet again with four unanswered to rout the Hawks for a strong 10-5 win.
Sharks defeat Falcons 9-6
The Sharks and Falcons capped off the night in a hell of a game. Both teams traded goals back and forth, with both goalies looking in top shape. GM Abdul Manjra netted the only Falcons goals in the first, with Sharks leading 3-2. The second period saw a strong start from the Falcons, with Manjra's third goal, along with help from Farhan Saleh and Zak Manjra. The Sharks regrouped and pushed back with a 5 goal blitz, featuring back to back goals from Yusuf Ingar. Fahad Panchbhaya would provide the insurance goal with a minute left, and the Sharks win this one 9-6.
Week 9 Previews
Jets Vs Bruins @ 8:45 pm
The Jets will take on the Bruins in a game that we can almost predict down to the minute. The Jets have been short players for a number of weeks, and is likely to be the case this week as well. The Bruins gained a point last week and will be looking to add a few more with a win this week. Do not underestimate this team, that has shown time and time again all they need is a good finisher.
Hawks Vs Nordiques @ 9:45 pm
The first place Hawks will defend their title against the Nords. This is without a doubt our game of the night, as both of these powerhouses battle it out for a win. Can the Hawks defense slow down the dynamic duo of Shoaib Khan and Syed Ahmed?
Falcons Vs Sharks @ 10:45 pm
And finally, the Sharks and Falcons will battle it out for some late season points. The two teams have been evenly matched in the season thus far. This game will give a psychological edge to the winner, going into the playoffs.
Week 8 Summaries
Nordiques defeat Falcons 7-5
The Nords and Falcons kicked things off with a beautiful game. Both teams were evenly matched, trading goals back and forth. The Falcons struck first with a goal from Huzaifah Panchbhaya. The Nords equalized minutes later with a goal from Abraar Gangat. The Nords took the narrow 3-2 lead after half, thanks to efforts from Syed Ahmed. The second period saw Shoaib Khan double the lead with his second of the night. Khan would later go on to complete his hat trick. The Falcons pushed back with Abdul Manjra netting a second period pair, and Mohammed Iqbal Patel tying the game with 5 minutes left to play. The Nords would eventually seal the deal with goals from Manjot Bhatti and Muzammil Khan, winning this one 7-5.
Sharks defeat Jets 13-6
The Sharks took on the Jets next up, with the Sharks aiming to snap a two-game losing streak. They got off to a good start with a goal from Yusuf Ingar, against a yet again benchless Jets team. It looks like they’ve thrown in the towel for the rest of the season, with Zak Manjra and Fayaz Kazi subbing in this game. The Sharks duo of Fahad Panchbhaya and Yusuf Ingar went to town in the first period, leading 7-3 after the first. The Sharks opened scoring in the second with goals from Shahrukh Shah and Ingar, and this game was already over. The Jets managed to net 3 goals in the second to save face. Sharks win this contest 13-6.
Hawks defeat Bruins 8-7 SO
The Hawks and Bruins finished the night, in one nail biter of a game. The Bruins struck first with a goal from young star Zaheer Kazi. The Hawks bounced back with goals from Mohammed Kazi and Arif Hanslod. Mohammed Saleh would tie things up a minute later, before the Hawks gained the two goal lead thanks to a Kazi-Rangrez effort. Hawks lead 4-2 at the half. The second period saw the Hawks double up on their lead with goals from Rangrez and Jalil Shaikh. You gotta give it to the Bruins for pushing back, scoring four straight goals to tie, featuring a two goal effort from Faizan Kazi. You could tell the absence of Aziz Patel on the Hawks was making a difference. Arif Hanslod would net his second of the night with 2 minutes left in play, but Zaheer Kazi would not let the Hawks have the regulation win, netting the game tying goal with 1:12 left to play. This game went to shootout, with Bilaal Bana netting the winner for the Hawks.
