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Week 6 Previews
Nordiques vs Falcons @ 9:30 pm
The Falcons will take on the Nordiques who are coming off of a strong confidence boosting win. Nords' netminder Kaleem Mirza will be put on the spot this week to test his mettle against the Falcons who are in need of a win themselves.
Hawks vs Bruins @ 10:30 pm
The Hawks have been dominating and will look to catch another W against the Bruin gang this week. It would help the Bruins' chances if they got a full squad to go head to head with the big guns of the league.
Week 5 Summaries
Hawks defeat Falcons 11-3
The Hawks and Falcons were both without their GMs and left it to the teams to fend on their own. The Hawks had a strong first half with 5 first period goals, while the Falcons could only muster one through Shahrukh Shah. The second half saw another pair from the Hawks via Maaz Panchbhaya, who would finish the night with a hat trick. Needless to say, this was not a strong night for Falcons' Ridwaan Khanji, for whom the night fell 11-3.
Nordiques defeat Bruins 11-4
The Bruins showed up with a severely depleted bench but still gave the Nords a run for their money. Mohit Sharma and Zahid Patel would net the first two for the Bruins, before Abdul Kazi would cut the lead in half. Bruins led 3-2 at the half. The second period saw exhaustion catch up with the Bruin gang as the Nords pummeled them with 7 straight goals to end the game and win this contest 11-4.
Week 5 Previews
Hawks vs Falcons @ 9:30 pm
Both teams are coming off of very close games from the previous week and are likely to want to stay away from that kind of trouble. Expect a strong breakout from either side to start and finish the game long before the clock hits 0. Both netminders are poised to battle it out in a bid for top spot.
Nordiques vs Bruins @ 10:30 pm
The Nords are on a high right now with a huge win and will be looking to extend that winning streak just a bit more. Expect a strong push from the Bruins as always, but can they close out the game? It will all come down to who is willing to play the full two periods.
Week 4 Summaries
Falcons defeat Bruins 6-5
The Bruins and Falcons faced off in a game that came right down to the wire. The Bruins struck first with a goal from GM Suhaib Shaikh, leading by example. The Falcons were adamant on pushing back, and did so with a pair of goals thanks for Nidhaan Natt and Huzzy Panchbhaya. The Bruins would fight hard to keep it close, trailing 4-3 at the half. The second period saw the Falcons take a two-goal lead thanks to Zahid Panchbhaya. The Bruins equalized minutes later thanks to Mohit Sharma and Shaikh. With the clock ticking down, Razi Ahmed would be the Falcons' hero as he netted the game winner at 2:10 in the game. Falcons win this one 6-5.
Nordiques defeat Falcons 10-9 OT
The Nords and Hawks put on an even better show in game two of the night. The Nords hit fast and hard to start with a pair from Indy Pabla. The Hawks pushed back with four straight thanks to a team effort. The Hawks led 8-3 at the half and seemed to have been destined to win this one easy. Netminder Kaleem Mirza was being put to the test and the Nords desperately needed to turn things around. The second period saw a completely different Nords team, with strong offence from Pabla and Divesh Sharma. The Nords would tie this one and sent it to a shootout, where lady luck would favor them for the come from behind 10-9 win. This would be the Hawks first loss of the season!
Week 3 Summaries
Nordiques defeat Bruins 7-5
The Bruins and Nords faced off in a game that had the Nords fighting to save face. The Bruins struck first with a goal from Suhaib Shaikh, before Moose Khan equalized. Both teams traded goals back and forth for a 3-3 tie at the end of the first. The second period saw the Bruin gang take a one goal lead thanks to HB, but the Nords had a full squad pushing. They rallied with four straight goals, including a hat trick from Pavan Dulai. This was too much for netminder AK who's team faced several defensive lapses. Nords win this one 7-5.
Hawks defeat Falcons 11-10 SO
The Hawks and Falcons put on a hell of a show with a tantalizing nail-biter of a game. The Falcons struck first with a goal from Sufyan Kazi, leading by example. The Hawks retaliated with a pair from GM Kazi. The Falcons pushed back with a trio thanks to Shahrukh Shah (2) and Razi Ahmed. The Falcons led 6-4 at the half with a short bench, but their top scorers. The Hawks pushed back strong in the second with goals from all around to take a one goal lead. Ridwaan Khanji was feeling the heat as the Hawks took advantage with more legs. Nadir Ahmed's confidence seemed to be better in the second as the Hawks rallied to tie things up 10-10. This game went to shootout and the Hawks would have the last laugh with the 11-10 win.
Week 3 Previews
Bruins Vs Nordiques @ 9:30 pm
The Nords and Bruins sit at the bottom of the standings and the Nords will be pushing hard this week for their firs win. It will give them a chance to tie it up with the Bruins how are 1-1 on the season so far. Expect a big push, because if nothing happens now, this will be the persona the team carries throughout the season.
Hawks vs Falcons @ 10:30pm
The Hawks will aim to stay atop the league without a loss and make it 3-0 this week against the Falcons. The Falcons have a solid core that can hand the Hawks their first loss if they can get their focus going for the full two periods. If the Hawks win, expect a mental block to get that much bigger for the opposition.
Week 2 Summaries
Bruins defeat Falcons 6-5 SO
The Bruins and Falcons faced off in yet another close one as this became our game of the night. The Falcons came out strong with back-to-back goals against netminder Mohammed AK. The Bruins pushed back to cut the deficit to one, and ended up trailing the Falcons 2-3 before period end. The second half saw both teams trade goals back and forth with the Bruins being able to tie it before the clock hit 0 to force a shootout. Call up Yasir Husssain would be the first to crack in extra time, giving the Bruins the come from behind 6-5 win.
Hawks defeat Nordiques 17-8
The Hawks took advantage of a depleted Nords team this week in the very first blowout game of the season. Behind the offensive power of Syed Ahmed, the Hawks combined for 9 goals in the first period before the Nordiques could get their names up on the board. Credit to the Nords, they were able to score three straight before the Hawks continued their barrage for a 12-3 first period. The second period was more of the same with netminder Kaleem Mirza taking hit after hit as the Hawks won this one 17-8 for the easy win. There is strong expectation that the Nords will focus on a regroup this week and perhaps look at
making some trades.
Week 2 Previews
Bruins Vs Falcons @ 9:30 pm
The Bruins will take on the Falcons in a game that is sure to raise some heads. The Bruins are coming off of a tough loss, while the Falcons are reeling from a huge Game 1 win. Can they keep up the momentum, or was it just a fluke? The early games in the season dictate so much later on, so expect both teams to be pushing hard for a win.
Hawks vs Nordiques @ 10:30pm
The Nords and Hawks will go at it next, with the Nords looking for their first win after a tough close loss last week. There will be a lot expected from the Hawks who will have a chance to show their true potential this week
Week 1 Summaries
Hawks defeat Bruins 6-5
The defending champs took on the Hawks and put on a hell of a show for the season opener. The game was tight, with both teams trading goals back and forth, trying to undermine netminders Mohammed AK and Nadir. The Hawks had a solid hold on the game with a 4-2 first period, but the Bruins pushed back in the second with a quick goal to cut the lead to one. The Hawks were able to net two more to build a respectable cushion and fend off a late dying seconds attack from the Bruins that saw this game end 6-5. Nadir Ahmed wins this one for his team to start off the season on a strong note.
Falcons defeat Nordiques 10-9
The Nords were slow to start the season with a short bench, while the Falcons came ready to play with a full explosive squad. That being said, the first goal of the game didn't hit the scoreboard until ten minutes in, with Prateek Johal taking credit. Snipers and their respective offensive lines kept both goalies busy this game, with goals being traded left, right, and center. Both Khanji and Mirza were instrumental in making some key saves to keep the game in check and keep it close. The Nords unfortunately fell victim to tired legs late in the game, giving the Falcons the chance to squeak by with a 10-9 win.
Week 1 Previews
Hawks Vs Bruins @ 9:15 pm
Talk about starting the season with a bang! The Hawks and Bruins will go head to head as the Kazi and Shaikh squads will rival for early dominance in the season. Expect a lot of attempts at net, and a full end-to-end game given the quick legs both teams are bringing to the table. Ultimately, this game lies with the stronger netminder, which will set a standard moving forward.
Nordiques Vs Falcons @ 10:15
Talk about an uphill battle for new GM Sufyaan Kazi, who will have to put his skill set to the test against GM Sharma and company. The Falcons are expected to be the underdogs as they face off against an experienced Nords team. As the game prior, success lies in the hands of the stronger goalie for this game. This should serve as a litmus test for both GMs and goalies.
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