Seattle Bears Fall Short in Conference Finals Against Calgary Wranglers

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Seattle Gazette

Seattle Bears Fall Short in Conference Finals Against Calgary Wranglers

By Todd Ripley

 

The Seattle Bears, a formidable team in the VHL, fell just short of their bid to move on to the VHL Finals, as they lost to the Calgary Wranglers in the conference finals. While the Bears gave their all, they were unable to overcome the Wranglers' offensive power, losing the series 4-2.

 

The Bears had an impressive regular season record of 33-31-8, placing them fourth in the Western Conference standings. They had a solid roster of players, including forwards Vasile Lamb, Tavish DeGroot, and Hulk Hogan 2, and defenseman Ryuji Sakamoto. They also had several promising rookies, including Randy Bobandy and Elias Lampi.

 

In their series against the Wranglers, the Bears had their work cut out for them. The Wranglers had a potent offensive line, led by Daniel Janser, Leandro Gonclaves, and Landon Wolanin. The Bears' defense was up for the challenge, with Lampi and Sakamoto leading the charge, but the Wranglers were able to find the back of the net in crucial moments.

 

On the offensive side, Lamb and DeGroot were unable to find their groove, as they were held in check by the Wranglers' defense, anchored by AirRig GoodBrandSun. Rookie Randy Bobandy showed flashes of brilliance, but was unable to convert his opportunities into goals.

 

The Bears' goaltending was also tested in the series, as Dusty Wilson was under constant pressure from the Wranglers' offense. Despite making several key saves, Wilson was ultimately unable to stop the Wranglers from scoring.

 

In Game 6 of the series, the Wranglers dominated the ice with a resounding 5-0 victory. Oskar Lindbergh was outstanding in goal, making 33 saves and earning a shutout. The Wranglers' offense was led by Janser and Wolanin, who each scored two goals in the game.

 

Despite the loss, the Bears had a lot to be proud of in their season. They had several standout players, including Lampi, who showed great potential as a rookie defenseman. The team also had a solid group of veteran players who provided leadership and guidance.

 

It's worth noting that one of the key players for the Bears in their playoff push was forward Vasile Lamb, who was acquired by General Manager Bana in a trade earlier in the season. Lamb provided a much-needed boost to the Bears' offense, scoring several key goals down the stretch and in the playoffs. It was a shrewd move by GM Bana that paid off for the Bears in their playoff run.

 

Looking ahead, the Bears will likely continue to build around their core players and look to add new talent to their roster. With the right mix of veteran leadership and young talent, they have the potential to make a deep playoff run in the future.

 

As for the Wranglers, they will move on to the VHL Finals, where they will face off against the winner of the European Conference. With their potent offense and strong defense, they will be a tough opponent for any team.

 

Overall, the Bears' loss to the Wranglers was a tough one, but they have plenty to be proud of in their season. Fans can look forward to seeing what the future holds for this talented team.

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A good battle regardless! Nice to finally get a win over da bearz.

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Gg bears