The Big Test - Riga Reign

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Justin Lose and the Riga Reign are in a tough spot right now right before the trade deadline. The GM has to choose either buying to gear up for a playoff push like last season or sell and hope to get to the playoffs. Currently Riga does not own their first round pick. That pick is with the London United. At the time of writing this, Riga is only 1 point back with 2 games in hand versus the 5th seed Malmo Nighthawks. It appeared that Riga was finished for the season after trading away star players General Zod and James Rose but are shocking hockey fans by pulling out wins against the big contenders this season. In the past 4 games they have beaten Toronto, Warsaw and Malmo. All of which are currently or in the hunt for a playoff spot. The biggest shock is the win against the league leader Warsaw Predators in a 4-3 victory for Riga. Justin Lose actually had the first star in that game with a 4 assist performance.

"It's nice to see that we can beat the big juggernauts. Sometimes the big guys think it's going to be an easy win for them when they face the bubble teams. We proved that sometimes that doesn't work out for them. Don't count us out for a late playoff push."

 

Of the remaining scheduled games, Riga has 13 games against playoff teams and 5 playoff bubble teams. The road to the playoffs is not easy for the Riga Reign. The trade deadline will be a big test for the squad as it could mean playoffs or the lottery tournament.