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Sudbury Nickel Capitals Wolves
The Capitals have taken a commanding lead in
their first round playoff series against Kirkland Lake by
winning the first two games. They can dispose of the Legion
87's on Saturday in Kirkland Lake.
Playoff results: game one: 6-2 win on Feb.
18, game two: 4-3 win on Feb. 19.
Next game: Sudbury at Kirkland Lake,
Saturday, Feb. 25.
Leading scorers (games played, goals,
assists, points): Jacob Johnston 2-1-3-4, Vern Cooper 2-2-1-3,
Matt Lecours 2-2-1-3.
Goalie stats (games played,
goals-against-average (GAA)): Andre Frappier 1-2.00, Joey Delwo
1-3.00.
Rayside Balfour Sabrecats
The Sabrecats are in a dogfight with New
Liskeard in their first-round matchup in the playoffs.
Playoff results: game one, 5-2 win on Feb.
18; game two, 3-1 loss on Feb. 19.
Next games: game three, Rayside at New
Liskeard, Friday, Feb. 24; game four, Rayside at New Liskeard,
Saturday, Feb. 25.
Leading scorers: Zac McGillis 2-0-4-4, Chris
Kangas 2-2-0-2, Mike Mascioli 2-2-0-2.
Goalie stats: Al Valiquette 2-2.50.
Valley East Cobras
The Cobras have the daunting task of taking
on powerhouse Sault Ste. Marie in the first round of the
playoffs. The Cobras are on the ropes and on the verge of being
knocked out after sustaining two losses.
Playoff results: game one, 3-0 loss on Feb.
18; game two, 7-3 loss on Feb. 19.
Next game: Sault Ste. Marie at Valley East,
Friday, Feb. 24. Game time at the Ray Plourde Arena is 8:20
pm.
Leading scorers: Scott Faulkner 2-2-0-2, Joel
Villeneuve 2-1-1-2, Matthieu Arbour 2-0-1-1.
Goalie stats: Tyler Beskorowany 1-3.00, Shawn
Sirman 1-7.00
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Onaping Falls Huskies
The Huskies finished second overall in the
league with a sparkling record of 26-8-0 for 52 points. The
Huskies also enter their first-round playoff series against
Sudbury red hot, having won five straight games, including
three straight over Sudbury.
Playoff opponent and first two games: Onaping
Falls versus Sudbury; game one, Saturday, Feb. 25; game two,
Sunday, Feb. 26. Both games are at the Levack Arena and game
time is 1 pm.
Regular season top three scorers: Nick
Esposto 32-36-51-87, Jamie Haines 30-31-32-63, Stephane Demore
31-23-26-49.
Goalie stats (record and GAA): Matthew Comber
7-3-0 - 3.27, Max Bouffard 9-3-1 - 3.63.
Sudbury Bantam Wolves
Sudbury limps into the playoffs having only
one win in their last 10 games. They're hoping for better
fortunes against the Huskies in the first round. Sudbury lost
all 10 games to the Huskies in the regular season.
Playoff opponent and first two games: Same as
above in Huskies.
Regular season top three scorers: Chris Fisch
33-16-19-35, Denis Restoule 34-16-15-31, Marcus Foligno
31-16-15-31.
Goalie stats: Nicholas McMullen 3-11-4 -
4.94, Bryan Lawson 3-8-0 - 5.07.
- Scott Haddow
