Disappointment in San Diego as Marlins Lose Game 7

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They were the VHLM's top team all season long, but it's disappointment in San Diego today after the Marlins were unable to get the job done in Game 7 against the Miami Marauders, dropping a close 3-2 decision that allows Miami to advance to the Founders Cup Finals against the Mississauga Hounds.

 

Eric White put up 20 points in 11 games as the Marlins' captain gave his best effort in an attempt to drag his team to back-to-back titles. But while the Marlins frantically tried to come back, trailing 3-2 for the last 11:14 of the game, the Marauders defense stood tall and shut them down. The Marlins managed just 7 shots on goal in the third period.

 

Miami netminder David Slezak stood tall between the pipes all series and currently sports a .915 SV% in the playoffs, while defenseman Lionel Collberg is making himself a case for Playoff MVP with 18 points (second in the playoffs) in 13 games as a defenseman.

 

The Hounds will be favoured in the finals on the strength of their 54-16-2 regular season record (Miami was 39-27-6), but after knocking off the Marlins, the Marauders will be riding a high and this franchise has been historically known to pull off some surprising feats in the post-season. This should be a thrilling final.