VHLM Semi-Finals Review [2/2]

[Matt_O 896]

In an earlier article I wrote, I wrote about the Ottawa Lynx and their miracle playoff run. Keep in mind, this was after Game 4 of their series with the Yukon Rush. Now, they find themselves in the Finals facing Saskatoon, who came out of a 3-1 hole against the Halifax 21st. They have shocked the VHLM world with their game 7 win in Yukon and hope to continue to chug along in the playoffs, as they now face the Saskatoon Wild.

 

Quick Recap of the Semi-Finals:

 

Saskatoon Wild vs Halifax 21st

 

The Wild had to settle for the second seed after they lost their last two games of the season to destroy any hopes they had of getting first place. The Halifax 21st had battled it out with Las Vegas for the 3 seed, and they finished ahead of them, securing their first round bye. The Wild had nine more wins than the 21st, and all looked well in game 1, when the Wild stormed out to a 7-1 lead. However, this wouldn't stick, and Halifax pulled off a god tier comeback, scoring seven straight goals and winning game 1 in overtime. The Wild answered back in game 2, with a statement 4-0 shutout win. But in Games 3 and 4, things were different. Halifax won both of those games and took a 3-1 series lead. In a must win game 5 for Saskatoon, they came in with a clutch 5-4 win. However, perhaps their biggest challenge was game 6, which was in Halifax. This turned out to not be an issue, as the Wild won that game 7-1. In game 7, the Wild won 5-3. But wait! Halifax's lines were never updated, and a re-sim went underway at the demands of the entire city of Halifax. It didn't matter. The Wild won 6-1 instead of 5-3, and still moved onto the finals.

 

 

Ottawa Lynx vs Yukon Rush

 

The Lynx were that team that is only in the playoffs because someone has to be. They were very bad this year, with their only bright spots being Elias Dahlberg and Finn Davidson. Meanwhile in Yukon, the Rush had the talents of Ryan Zabby, Ryan Sullivan Jr., and Kisshan Shan, as well as Rhett Stoffiday in net. Their talent outmatched Ottawa for two games, as they convincing took a 2-0 series lead. The balance in the realm seemed to be doing well. That was until the Lynx stormed back with two clutch wins in game 3 and 4, as they headed back to Yukon for game 5, with the series tied 2-2. Yukon needed to bounceback, as this was not the time to play down to your competition. They ended up winning game five 2-0, and gave themselves a chance to finish off the series in game 6. They couldn't though, as Ottawa won it in overtime, with Gritty and Gregor Rasputinov both having multi point nights, and Dahlberg was held pointless. Now, we entered game 7. The Yukon Rush, who literally had an article written about them called "Can anybody stop the Yukon Rush?" were now on the brink of elimination facing a weak Ottawa team, who had a whole 22 less wins than Yukon did that season. And in incredible fashion, the Lynx pulled off an insane upset and topped Yukon 2-1 in game 7. What a day to be an Ottawa Lynx fan. 

 

Now, we reach the finals. A surprising matchup, but surely we look forward to game 1, which is tomorrow. Good luck to both teams!

[TheLastOlympian07 2,388]

Review

Meets the word count. Well written. Interesting article on how both teams made it to the finals.

[TheFlash 317]

Review - Well written, a good comprehensive look at the series and how both teams got there. Good to read as someone who wasn't on the site then, I felt like I knew what was going on and was there to experience it all!