Underdog?

[Steve 1,920]

If you looked at the standings at the end of the season, Moscow would most likely not be your pick to win the cup. The team had a plan, but it just wasn't consistent and failed to yield results. We stuck to it after a bit of line jumping. It was a tense time during the season and caused a few issues. I am sure those are all behind us now. The plan all along was to have a strong 1^st line that could be dangerous if left unchecked, and it was. The second part of the plan was to have a very talented 2^nd line that would be able to pick up the points when the top line had a target on their backs. It worked sometimes, not as much as we had hoped. Meanwhile, the team got better. I mean just about every player was banging in skills. Syko made several big jumps and by the time we hit the playoffs, the perfect storm was brewing. Moscow was about to go on a mission. One that started many seasons ago but the end was to actually get Moscow and Spartan a cup. We beat Warsaw for the wildcard spot. Then, against all odd makers, we swept London. Then onto Riga, a brutal series indeed. Took us to seven games but we came out on top. We were in the finals, against the top dog of the league, Toronto. We played our game and we traded wins for the most part. Our 1-2 punch plan was working. Gunner was fighting off their top players and our defense and 2^nd line just lit them up whenever they had the chance. Great feeling to win on a team that has some horrible luck in the past. Well, good times in Moscow for the moment. It was a fun ride and I hope to be there again.

 

 

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