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Week 2 Summaries
Falcons defeat Nordiques 9-7
The full squad Falcons took on the Nords and were quick to take advantage of the missing Tanvir Dulai presence. The Falcons scored first with a goal from Arif Hanslod, before Prateek Johal would tie things up. The Falcons would take the 3-1 lead at the half thanks to goals from Yusuf Ingar and Arif Billa. The second half saw netminder Mohammed AK take the spotlight, stopping wave after wave of Nordique attack. The Falcons gained the upper hand late in the game with goals from Billa and Anant Kaushal. Despite Prateek Johal’s monster second half, the Nords fell short 9-7 to the Falcons.
Bruins defeat Sharks 7-6
The Bruins took on the Sharks in what was easily our game of the night. The Bruins were without Abraar Gangat and Zaheer Kazi, while the Sharks were missing Pavan Dulai and Zahid Panchbhaya. The Sharks got on board quick with two early goals thanks to the two Shoaibs. The Bruins cut the lead in half with a goal from Muhammad Patel. Both teams traded goals before the half, with the Sharks leading 5-4 thanks to a dual goal effort from Syed Ahmed. The second half saw some more of the same clean hard-fought hockey with the Bruins squeezing by thanks to a goal from Adil Patel. Bruins win this one 7-6.
Week 2 Previews
Falcons Vs Nordiques @ 9:15 pm
The Nords and Falcons will kick things off this week, with one of these teams guaranteed their first win of the season. Given first week hiccups, there are a number of changes in style that we are expecting from both teams. Too early in the season to tell where the upper hand lies, making for some great hockey.
Bruins Vs Sharks @ 10:15 pm
The Bruins and Sharks will face off next, with one team guaranteed their first loss of the season. The Bruins have intended for an image restructure this season, and would like not to be considered the underdogs. Will be an interesting turn of events.
Week 1 Summaries
Sharks defeat Nordiques 5-3
The Nords and Sharks faced off with the Nords missing their netminder and key players Anmol Sharma and Prateek Johal. The Sharks on the other hand came ready to play with a full squad. They took quick advantage of their undermanned opponent with two goals to start coming from Mohamed Suleman and Syed Ahmed. The Nords cut the lead in half with a goal from Indy Pabla before period end. The second half saw the Nords take a lead thanks to a double from Divesh Sharma. The Sharks regrouped and came back to rally, netting three late goals past backup goalie Abbas Shaikh. Pavan Dulai would score the game winner. Sharks win this one 5-3.
Bruins defeat Falcons 10-9
The Bruins took on the Falcons, who were missing Abdul Manjra. The Falcons struck first with a pair of goals from Anant Kaushal, who managed to net both in the first minute. The Bruins pushed back with goals from Suhaib Shaikh and Zaheer Kazi. Kaushal completed his first period hat trick, as both teams tied in the first 3-3. The second period saw more back and forth hockey, with a very clean style of play. Leading 9-7, the Bruins had a bit of a scare late as Arif Hanslod would bring the Falcons within one. Sadik Patel would be the hero as his last minute goal would give the Bruins the 10-9 win.
Week 1 Previews
Nordiques Vs Sharks at 9:30 pm
The Nordiques will be taking on the Sharks in the very first game of this Winter 2019 season. Both teams will be looking to make a strong opening statement as they go head to head. Expect the Nords to take the lead on offence, while the Sharks are expected to play more of a defensive game. Expect both Dulai brothers to clash as they put it all out there to get their team's very first win.
Falcons Vs Bruins at 10:30 pm
The Falcons will take on the Bruins next in what will be a very interesting game. The Bruins will be debuting the return of Adil Patel while the Falcons will be looking to rack up the points. Fans will be keeping a close eye on the play of Anant Kaushal to see if he lives up to the hype, while both goalies will be looking to stand tall against strong offensive output.
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Winter 2019 Season
Team Previews
The Nords being led by Divesh Sharma will be looking to repeat MMGL glory with Tanvir Dulai drafted first overall. Dulai is noted as one of the best shutdown defensive players, and will be making his MMGL debut this season. In between the pipes will be none other than Kaleem Mirza, who will be supported by a squad stacked heavy on offense.
The Sharks will be led by netminder Ridwaan Khanji, who put his faith in Shoaib Khan as the first overall pick. Teaming up with Syed Ahmed, there is nothing this dynamic duo can't do. Will the supporting squad take on a more defensive role this season? Fans will be keeping a close eye on how Khanji looks to manage his team in his first ever lead role.
The Bruin Gang has an all too familiar look to it this season with GM Suhaib Shaikh drafting who he trusts the most. The exception to this rule is the first overall pick, with Adil Patel joining the squad this season. Hopes are high for this team who have in the past shown heart, but not formidable playoff success. Can this season be the one to change it all with a young squad and experienced netminder in Abbas Shaikh?
The Falcons are being managed by netminder Mohammed AK Patel this season, who wasted no time in taking Yusuf Ingar in the first round. This combined with a mix of friends will be sure to make things interesting this season. Mystery man Anant Kaushal is rumoured to be a sharpshooter, but only time will tell. There are high hopes for this team to perform as well as they look on paper.
