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 Oslo Storm Dissipates

 

Well the Norwegian sensation has finally met its match.  The Oslo storm fell in five games to the Ottawa Lynx in the VHLM Finals, unable to capitalize on the tremendous momentum gained from their systematic dismantling of the European Conference.  Though the more senior members of the Oslo squad had a very productive final round, it wasn’t enough to stop the relentless pressure of the Ottawa offense.  Overall, both teams gave their best performances of the postseason.

With three close games played, the Storm landed one resounding blow to the Lynx before finally collapsing in game 5.  The back and forth play of the series meant that even though Ottawa had taken a three games to none lead, anyone paying attention knew the series still hung in the balance.  With the Storm raging to a 6-1 win in game four, all bets were off as to what direction the next game would take.  Storm center, Til Baumann, was interviewed after the series loss about their only win,

 

“Yeah, we had a real good showing there.  Klose and Light were on fire.  It seemed like Ottawa really had their brooms ready, and were relying on them to finish the game.  We still had some fire in our guts, though.  We didn’t want to go home without showing that we at least belonged in the finals.”

 

Unfortunately, it would be the only mark that the Storm had to leave in the finals, exiting the series on a 5-3 loss the next game.

 

Vladimir Komarov of the Oslo Storm defends the puck against Ottawa Lynx forward Thomas O'Malley

 

Christoph Klose, points leader on the Storm this postseason, left a major mark as he exploded for 13 points in the final 5 games.  Carrying the offensive load, he even had a five goal game in the first of the series, a 7-6 overtime loss. His performance will be held as one of the finest in Storm postseason history.

 

Offensive defenseman, Lloyd Light, was a solid presence for the Storm all through the playoffs.  Ending up with 7 goals and 24 assists, Light helped push his team to the finals.  He was also a major reason the Storm’s powerplay was as lethal as it was, converting at an unbelievable 41.38%.  Light put up a team best 12 points with the extra man, quarterbacking powerplay units featuring the likes of Alecs van der Merder, Vincenzo Valentini, and pure scorer Christoph Klose.

 

Christoph Klose celebrating one of his many games of the finals

 

Unfortunately, Light, Klose, and Baumann will all face a long offseason, wondering what more they could have done to come out victorious during the S39 playoffs.  A few of the Oslo Storm players, including Baumann and android AIM-11, are eligible for the S40 VHLM Dispersal Draft in the next week.  It will be interesting to see what GM Don Draper will do to retain as much talent as he can from the squad that surprised with its tremendous title try.

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Content: 3/3 Not bad. Even though the Storm lost while I was there, they should still be tough. Draper will draft well. Playoffs will still be in your futures.

Grammar: 2/2 One thing

Appearance: 1/1

 

FINAL: 6/6

 

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