The playoffs had all four teams face-off against each other. The Cheese Burgers took on the Vipers while the Big Mighty Beasts took on the Cougars. Due to some absences, the teams were juggled in order for them to be balanced. Game 1 Cougars vs the Big Mighty Beasts Maya started the scoring for the Mighty Beasts on what looked to be a quick play with a nice pass from Daniel. However, that lead did not last to long as Joey found the back of the net shortly after in the first to tie the game at 1 at the end of the first period. In the second, both teams continued with strong defensive play as Giancarlo and Marco scored for their respective teams keeping the score tied at 2 each. but in the third period, the Mighty Beasts started to press and put on the pressure as the scored 3 times to make there way to finals with a 5-3 win over the Cougars. Game 2 Cheese Burgers vs Vipers Stafano played goalkeeper in this game as Chole started as a forward for the Vipers. They had a hard task as the Vipers had to try and beat a strong Cheese Burgers team that was lead by one of the leagues best passers in Ryan. However, Stefano and Domenic were up to the task. Domenic found the back of the net a total of 6 times within the first 2 periods and Stefano only let in 2 goals in that time span. Overall with the missing players on the Cheese Burgers, the Vipers were able to win and make there way to the finals. Third Place Game Cheese Burgers vs Cougars This was a more defensive game by both teams as they both knew what needed to be done to come away with the win. The Cougars scored 2 goals within the first two periods one by Marco and the other by Lucas for a total score of 2-0 going into the third for the Cougars. but just when they taught they won, the Cheese Burgers played spoiler and Ryan stepped up his game scoring 5 straight goals in and assisted on another, which was scored by Maria to give them the 6-2 win. Finals Vipers vs Big Mighty Beasts With Chole back in nets, both teams were set to play a game that was very intense to watch and very entertaining. Both teams played hard from the start to the very end. It all started when Domenic scored the first goal of the game which was quickly answered by Giancarlo. Both teams continued to trade goals until the period ended 4-2 in favour for the Vipers. But in the second period everything changed, the Mighty beasts scored 2 quick goals one form Giancarlo and the other from Maya tying the game at 4. But with less then a minute on the clock in the second period, Domenic scored to give his team the lead at 5-4. In the third period the game got really intense and players started to show brilliance. The game was like nothing I could have imagined, players were making amazing passes, creating chances to score and were playing simply amazing. The Vipers struck first early in the third with a goal form Domenic which was answered quickly by Maya off an incredible pass form Giancarlo from behind the net which kept the score close at 6-5. Both players then added another tally for a 7-6 score in favour for the Vipers. However, that is when the Vipers have more endurance, after an amazing sliding save by Chole, Domenic managed to score a big goal and recorded another one shortly after form an assist from Tristan giving them a 3 goal lead with under a minute to go. Time was not on the Mighty Beasts side as they did managed to score 1 goal which was not enough as the final score stood: 10 for the Vipers and 8 for the Mighty Beasts. Congratulations to the Vipers, Stefano, Domenic, Chole and Tristan, you are our USL Champions!
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