Games: 407-425

[VHL Games 1,188]

Game 407:

Riga Reign vs. HC Davos Dynamo

Game 408:

New York Americans vs. Vancouver Wolves

Game 409:

Malmo Nighthawks vs. Warsaw Predators

Game 410:

Seattle Bears vs. Helsinki Titans

Game 411:

Los Angeles Stars vs. D.C. Dragons

Game 412:

Calgary Wranglers vs. Moscow Menace

Game 413:

Los Angeles Stars vs. Malmo Nighthawks

Game 414:

Vancouver Wolves vs. Riga Reign

Game 415:

London United vs. New York Americans

Game 416:

HC Davos Dynamo vs. Prague Phantoms

Game 417:

Toronto Legion vs. Chicago Phoenix

Game 418:

D.C. Dragons vs. Seattle Bears

Game 419:

Warsaw Predators vs. London United

Game 420:

Vancouver Wolves vs. Helsinki Titans

Game 421:

Los Angeles Stars vs. Toronto Legion

Game 422:

Moscow Menace vs. Calgary Wranglers

Game 423:

New York Americans vs. HC Davos Dynamo

Game 424:

Malmo Nighthawks vs. Prague Phantoms

Game 425:

Chicago Phoenix vs. Riga Reign

Go to Standings

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Points!

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GM 412 Recap

In a battle of two seventh-place teams, it was the Calgary Wranglers who came out on top of the Moscow Menace. All of the scoring was done in the second period, with the Menace striking first before Calgary's Steve Lattimer took over. Lattimer scored twice in a space of under 3 and a half minutes, which was all the Wranglers needed to secure the win. The goals were numbers 18 and 19 on the season for Lattimer, who leads all rookies in the category. Fellow first year Fradin McGryer notched two assists while the sophomore netminder Merome Dilson continued his strong season with a 27-save performance.

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Game 421:

Los Angeles Stars vs. Toronto Legion

 

Game Review:

Battle of the first place teams in the North American conference as Los Angeles with an 38-12-2 record and 78pts; faced off against the second placed Toronto Legion 33-9-10 and 76pts. True battle for first place? Well, sort of!!

 

First Period:

The game started rather slowly with both teams feeling each other out and not really looking to make a mistake that they other team might capitalize on; which is what would happen with Elias Lampi @Pifferfish would get called for cross checking from behind on Ronan Lavelle @Arce at 8:28 of the first period after turn the puck over; very luckily only give two minutes rather than a five and a game; I would think. Toronto would waste little time capitalizing on the power play when former Vancouver Wolf Jimmy MacElroy @Xflexz would score only his second goal of the season to put the Legion ahead 1-0. In a ironic twist of fate; it would be Jimmy MacElroy @Xflexz and the Legion to make the next mistake when he hooked former team mate Svatopluk Puk @Oatex and Vancouver Wolf at 15:11 of the first period giving the Stars a chance to pull even. Just minute into the power play Adam Rage @MrMom would deflect a shot by Sunglasses Joyo @JetsGoalie101 past Joel Castle @animal74 and tying the game at 16:01.

 

At the end of the frame Toronto and the Los Angeles would be tied 1-1 with Toronto out shooting Los Angeles 6-4; in what has been a tie checking game up until this point.

 

Second Period:

The game would open up with the teams firing thirteen shots a piece at two goaltender of Art Vandelay (LAS)  @Gustav and Joel Castle (TOR) @animal74; with neither budging an inch keeping the game tried at 1-1 heading into the third period. It was now really shaping up into a goalie battle with the question being who would break first?

 

At the end of the second the game was still tied 1-1 with Toronto having a slight edge in shots 19-17; in a game that was becoming a goaltending duel.

 

Third Period:

Back and forth the team would battle for most of the third period with neither team breaking or bending until 14:14 of the third period when Siyan Yasilievich @badcolethetitan would fire the puck on the Los Angeles netminder Art Vandelay @Gustav ; who couldn`t handle the rebound and Ronan Lavelle @Arce would hammer home his thirtieth of the season to put Toronto Legion a head with just over five minutes remaining in the game. Los Angeles would try everything outshooting Toronto down the final stretch of the game but in the end couldn`t solve Joel Castle @animal74 as he stood his ground.

 

As the final buzzer sounded, It was Toronto Legion two and the Los Angeles Stars one; with shots fairly even with Los Angeles outshooting Toronto in the end 29-28. 

 

3 Stars
1 - Joel Castle (TOR)
2 - Ronan Lavelle (TOR)
3 - Adam Rage (LAS)

 

 

* Making most take note that this finished the theme week with a FISTED ANALLY BY A CIRCUS MONKEY as Art Vandelay (LAS) wouldn`t even be give a star after losing the goaltending duel to Joel Castle (TOR).

 

 

Edited September 18, 2023 by Gaikoku-hito

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In a gritty contest between the Toronto Legion and Chicago Phoenix, the Phoenix narrowly edged the Legion 2-1. Both teams showcased a fierce defensive battle in the first period, keeping the scoreboard untouched and penalty-free.

 

However, the second period proved pivotal for Chicago as Ivan Retoslav, with assists from Bo Johansson and Scotty Sundin, scored two quick goals, one on a power play. The Legion faced disciplinary issues with Siyan Yasilievich being penalized for roughing, leading to the Phoenix's powerplay advantage. In total, Toronto accrued five penalties in this period.

 

The Legion made a determined effort in the third period, resulting in Ronan Lavelle finding the net, assisted by Yasilievich. Despite Toronto’s push, the Phoenix's defensive line and goalie Karl Pedersen, who saved 19 out of 20 shots, ensured Chicago's win.

 

Joel Castle of Toronto delivered a commendable performance, blocking 37 of 39 shots, but couldn't fend off Retoslav’s sharpshooting. The game's 3 stars were rightfully given to Ivan Retoslav, Karl Pedersen, and Joel Castle for their significant impacts.

 

While Chicago was more successful with their power play, both teams showed formidable penalty-killing skills. Ultimately, it was Chicago’s efficient conversion in the second period that made the difference.