Vasteras opens S35 with a bang
While it may be only the beginning of the season, the Vasteras Iron Eagles have started the season strong with two wins, first against the reigning champion Helsinki Titans and second against the rebuilding Riga Reign. In the very first game of the season, Vasteras defeated the Titans by a score of 3-2, with goals from Guido Schwarz, Esq., Blake Knight, and Michael Haan. The Iron Eagles were also powered by a first-star performance by captain Willem Janssen, who added two assists. On Helsinki, meanwhile, defenseman Ryan Sullivan had a solid debut, with two assists on goals from Anatoli Zhumbayev and Ethan Osborne.
Vasteras’ second game was a much more convincing 6-1 win over Riga. Schwarz added two goals, while Michael Haan and Mattis Trumbauer each impressed with 4 and 3 points, respectively. Not many on Riga impressed, however outspoken defenseman and Season 35 fifth overall pick Edwin Encarnacion was able to score the Reign’s lone goal in the second period.