*** GOING FORWARD GAMES WILL NOW BE PLAYED OUT OF THE TAGGART PARKES BOYS & GIRLS CLUB ***
WEEKLY UPDATE
The playoffs started with a bang as teams came out firing and the scoreboards got a serious workout. Alta Vista, Great Balls of Fire, Blackwater, Cross Bearers, Noel Properties, and Jagaloons all punched their tickets with strong performances, while a few opponents were left searching for answers — and maybe a bigger goalie. From runaway wins to offensive explosions, the first round had it all. The message was clear: playoff hockey is fast, unforgiving, and apparently very bad for goalies’ statistics.
REMINDER:
-Playoffs are scheduled for July 19th and 26th
-All players require 3 games played to qualify for the playoffs and we go by the website
-Any playoff goalie spares must be approved by the league in advance to ensure fairness
-The higher seed has priority on game time, shirt color and which end of the gym they want
RECAPS
Redline vs Alta Vista Leaguers
Redline struck first, but Alta Vista quickly hit the gas and never looked back. After trading power-play goals, the Leaguers turned the game into a one-way traffic jam, piling on goals and even sneaking one in with four seconds left for good measure. Redline's early lead disappeared faster than a fresh roll of hockey tape, while Alta Vista skated away with a convincing win.
RL – Behrooz Amoli (7GA/38SA)
AVL – Phil Laurenco (3GA/47SA with an assist)
Rag Tag Bunch vs Great Balls of Fire
Great Balls of Fire came out blazing and never really let Rag Tag Bunch catch their breath. Rag Tag managed to hang around early, but GBF kept pouring on the offense, turning the third period into a full-on fireworks show before cruising to a convincing win. By the final buzzer, the only thing hotter than the score sheet was Great Balls of Fire's sticks.
RTB – David Sade (10GA/47SA)
GBF – Felix Boucher (4GA/29SA)
Care vs Blackwater
Blackwater came out absolutely flying, scoring six unanswered goals before Care could finally stop the bleeding. Care showed a little life with a late first-period marker and another in the second, but Blackwater kept their foot firmly on the gas. A power-play goal and relentless offense sealed the deal, leaving Care wondering if they accidentally signed up for a cardio session instead of a hockey game. Final score: all Blackwater, all night long.
CA – Mark Christpoher (11GA27SA)
BW – Brett Ginn (2GA/42SA)
Warriors vs Cross Bearers
The Cross Bearers came out flying and never really looked back, building a comfortable lead while the Warriors struggled to keep pace. The Warriors managed a goal in each period to avoid the shutout, but the Cross Bearers kept the pressure on with a relentless attack and plenty of finish. By the final buzzer, it was less of a battle and more of a Sunday stroll to victory for the Cross Bearers.
WAR – Al Villeneuvet (8GA/45SA)
CB– Gianmarco Pagani (3GA/26SA)
Kings vs Noel Properties
Noel Properties came out firing, building an early lead while the Kings struggled to keep up. Every time the Kings found the back of the net, Noel had an answer ready, eventually skating away with an 8-5 victory. The power play chipped in, the offense stayed hot, and by the final buzzer Noel had turned the Kings' castle into prime real estate.
KG – Dylan Leclair (8GA/32SA)
NP – Jude Roberge (5GA/30SA)
Jagaloons vs Lumberjacks
The Lumberjacks came out swinging early, but the Jagaloons quickly turned the game into a one-team lumber sale. After a brief opening exchange, the Jacks couldn’t slow down the offensive storm as the Jagaloons piled on goal after goal. By the final buzzer, the Lumberjacks were left looking for a bigger axe, while the Jagaloons walked away with an 8–1 victory and a whole lot of bragging rights.
JAG – Stephane Portelance (1GA/35SA with an assist)
LBJ – Alex Paquette (8GA/47SA with an assist)
*** 3 STARS OF THE NIGHT ***
1. Nolan Marshall (5G)
2. Jaxon McVie-Stevenson (3G/1A)
3. Cole Dashnay (3G/1A)
TOP GOALIE: Stephane Portelance (1GA/35SA with an assist)