The London Low-Down

[Aimee 1,119]

Wow. What a way to end the season. With a 15-6-2 record, Jesse Teno and the London United are VHL Champions for the first time in team history. This team broke every London playoff record, though that seems easy since London had never won a playoff series until now. Against all odds they not only won, but did so with a dramatic flair that had fans and players on the edge of their seats. It’s amazing that only last season London hadn’t even made it to the wildcard round and now here they are, under the genius direction of Jacob hoisting the Continental Cup. 

With such an incredible run, let’s see what it took each game in the finals for London to get to where they are today.

 

Game 1: 3-2 London

 

Trading minimal shots during regulation, both teams managed 2 goals each, Seattle in the 2nd period and London in the 3rd. Going into overtime, Ivan Retoslav became the hero of the game scoring the game winning goal with 3:54 remaining.

 

Teno - 0.935

 

 

Game 2: 1-3 Seattle

 

During the first period, Jesse Teno allowed 2 goals on only 4 shots and let in a 3rd during the second period. London only managed 1 goal in the second which was also the only period in this game where they managed to make as many shots as Seattle.

 

Teno - 0.912

 

 

Game 3: 2-1 Seattle

 

London managed to prevent Seattle from scoring in the 1st or 2nd period but were unable to prevent 2 goals on the 16 shots in the third. 

 

Teno - 0.963

 

 

Game 4: 3-2 Seattle

 

London had a high 21 shots in the first period and Siyan Yasilievich grabbed a goal but the team seemed to lose steam when Seattle throttled them with 18 shots to London’s 7, managing 2 goals. Shots in the end were almost even but Seattle was hard to keep out of the net.

 

Teno - 0.925

 

 

Game 5: 5-2 London

 

Despite a 50 shot night for Seattle, Teno was able to hold down the fort, allowing London to have 5 different players score the 5 goals. A hard push brought London back from the brink of elimination.

 

Teno - 0.960

 

 

Game 6: 2-3 London

 

79-63 shots in favor of Seattle, triple overtime, and a low-scoring game. Both goalies had an incredible night but it was Jesse Teno who was able to hold out the longest as Sock Monkey put away the game winning goal at 0:36!

 

Teno - 0.975

 

 

Game 7: 2-0 London

 

A shutout to end it all. For the win. For the cup. Teno stopped 24 shots as Yasilievich and Igor Molotov scored the opener and the winning goals respectively.

 

Teno - 1.000

 

A truly amazing showing by both teams as Seattle managed to bring London to a chance of elimination with the last 3 games. But the heart and hard work from the United could not be stopped this time. An incredible team, top notch leadership, and a backstop to end all backstops.

 

Your S88 Continental Cup Champs: The London United.

 

 

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[kirbithan 1,699]

congratulations again, my friend! well deserved 

[JCarson 723]

Article Review: Great Article, the breakdown of London's progression through the finals detailing out the fantastic play by an amazing young goalie.  Definitely deserving of playoff MVP honors.

Keep up the great work, keep building your player, keep writing fantastic articles.  Yo have many seasons ahead of you to establish yourself as one of the best in the league.

 

I give this article a 9/10, only because you didn't mention Molly the Cat

[Daniel Janser 2,167]

2 hours ago, JCarson said:

I give this article a 9/10, only because you didn't mention Molly the Cat

[Aimee 1,119]

3 hours ago, JCarson said:

Article Review: Great Article, the breakdown of London's progression through the finals detailing out the fantastic play by an amazing young goalie.  Definitely deserving of playoff MVP honors.

Keep up the great work, keep building your player, keep writing fantastic articles.  Yo have many seasons ahead of you to establish yourself as one of the best in the league.

 

I give this article a 9/10, only because you didn't mention Molly the Cat

I promise that my next article will mention Molly the Cat. 

[Subject056 1,198]

Great read! Congrats on the win!