Markinson finishes strong

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Moscow, Russia.

 

The Moscow Menace have finished their season, as they landed in the second spot in the European Conference. They had 99 points, which was 7 back of the Malmo Nighthawks for first in the EU and 19 back from the powerhouse meta team Vancouver Wolves. Menace Assistance Captain, Hard Markinson, finished the season with a career best in points, assists, plus/minus, shots taken and PIM. He also tied his total of goals scored at 28 from last season. The hard hitting, smooth skating, defenseman was paired for the majority of the season with Zdeno Chara on the second line, where they gave issues to teams with shallower rosters. Moscow defenseman Aurelien Moreau had a remarkable season, which had him atop of many statistical categories for defensemen. The Menace management tried putting the two top defensemen together, but it proved more beneficial for the team to split the two up.

 

Moscow looks ahead to playoffs, where they attempt to redeem themselves after falling short in the Finals against the Wolves last season. Moscow will face the Prague Phantoms in the first round. They have a handful of great talent - Dominic Gobelle, Asher Rynheart, Battery Sandstorm, and Sven Deviserson.