A look at Prague's four wins last season

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The team record for most losses in a single season was set by the Toronto Legion back in Season 11. They lost 69 of 72 games, a mark that has not been matched since then. This record is not untouchable, as the last couple of season have shown us. In Season 93, the Los Angeles stars lost 67 games. Last season, the Prague Phantoms were the first team to lose 68 games since the Seattle Bears in Season 46.

 

Prague won four games last season, and none of them came by more than a goal. While only one of them went to overtime, it wouldn't be a stretch to say that the Phantoms were close to a winless season. You would think with 16 teams in the league, there would be at least one or two other bad teams for even the worst team to get some wins off of, but for the Phantoms, three of their wins actually came against playoff teams, which is quite remarkable. Let's take a look back at each of Prague's wins from what was nearly a record-setting season.

 

Game 68: 2-1 vs Helsinki

Their first win came relatively early in the season, as they had only lost eight games at this point. Goaltender Amir Redzic was the star of the show, as the Phantoms won 2-1 despite being outshot 18-48. Helsinki was not a great team either, but they were considerably better. If Redzic doesn't stand on his head in this one, Prague could have easily lost it.

 

Game 72: 3-2 vs Warsaw

Riding the high of their first win, Prague's second win actually came in the very next game. The Predators did start their backup goalie Pipo Popa in this game, but for them to only score two was the bigger issue. Popa actually had the majority of the starts for Warsaw against Prague, and this was the only game in which they allowed more than one goal. Redzic had to play well again, saving 36 of 38 shots, and LeBen Aky scored twice for the Phantoms to earn them their second win.

 

Game 155: 3-2 vs Riga

The trend continues in that it took an incredible performance from the Prague goalie for them to win, as the Reign put 42 shots on net compared to the Phantoms' 17. Red Panda had a poor game, allowing three goals, while it was actually B-PRG G2 who made all 40 saves that were needed to get the win. Braeden Panarella, who had eight goals in 40 games for the Phantoms, scored twice in the game. They were 3-15-2 after this win, which is not actually all that bad considering where they ended up.

 

Game 299: 4-3 (SO) vs Malmo

Prague lost 17 straight after the Riga win before claiming their fourth victory. Redzic had another good game, saving 44 of 47 shots, but it was Aky who earned the first star of the game. Aky, who had been the second star in all three of Prague's previous wins, scored all three of Prague's goals against Malmo.