Last night the Slayers pulled off a hard fought 2-0 win over Cortez. Cheapskates brought their hard work ethic and strong goal tending by Landon Johnson. However, Cheapskates, the best team on paper with an impressive 7-1 record could not find a way to score due to the stellar work of the Slayers blue liners, pesky play of the forwards and the fast glove of goalie Greg Sykes. The game was a chess match of sorts, with both teams getting good scoring chances, but neither team could find the back of the net. Late in the 3rd, with 4:10 remaining Slayers winger Will Blanchard flipped a pass from just inside the blue line to Brian Cartwright who was moving from behind the Cortez net. Brian gloved the puck down, made one deke and scored high on Landon's blocker side. Brian, the fans and the rest of the Slayers erupted with excitement. A few moments later Tommy Van Buskirk sealed the victory by blasting a rebound past Landon on the glove side. With less than 4 minutes remaining the Slayers shut down any play Cortez tried to generate. Once the final seconds ticked by the Slayers flooded the ice celebrating another championship. After the hand shakes and photos the Slayers enjoyed a couple beers, a couple pizzas at Just Bo's all washed down by a couple more beers and Crown Royal. Spoils to the victors eh?
Goals:
Brian Cartwright (GW) 1
Tom Van Buskirk 1
Helpers:
Will Blanchard
Game Notes: This was the Slayers 3rd consecutive Championship.
Mike Davis left the ice midway through the 3rd due to a dislocated knee. Slayers activated goalie Greg Sykes to replace Dale who has been hammered by the flu. Thanks again Greg, you were a big help and it was great having you play with us. Greg made 17 saves on 17 shots for the shutout. Cheapskates had Landon Johnson in the net who played very well. Coach Jeff Watson was on the bench for the Slayers. Big thanks to all the families and friends who came out and supported us.
FUKENEH!
Slayers
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