Team Beast 9 vs. Team Feast 7
Friday, May 27, 2005

"Razor" Raymon Hsiao makes his third writing contribution for this game's recap... thanks Razor.

The series resumed from its Victoria day holiday and Team Beast was back fighting for its life down at the Igloo. This was by far one of the best games as no one side had any considerable advantage over the other and chances were numerous at both ends of the ice. Team Beast pulled out a much deserved 9 - 7 win over Team Feast keeping their hopes alive for yet another game.

Beast Captain Ron Pong should be proud of this win as his team never fell behind always finding a way to answer back whenever Team Feast tried to tie it up or take the lead. This was a complete team victory. Following the game, one of his first comments was "well guys, just another three games to go!" showing a small bit of exhuberance.

Substitute goalie Sherman Chan made his first appearance between the pipes for Team Beast after the recent birth of his new born baby. Maybe thoughts of his new son was still in his head as at one point, he almost let a goal in turning his back to the play not realizing that his team was not able to clear the puck out of their zone successfully.

Similarly, Beast defenseman Gordon Chan was seen heading to the wrong and opposing teams penalty box, sitting himself beside Feast forward Travis Wong who was already in for holding.

Team Feast played a much more risky and open style of game as they left them self open to being scored upon. Beast fowards Chris Stampvincent, Nixon Tham, Allen Leung and Albert Chang had many opportunities including some breakaways only to miss the mark more than once.

Feast Captain Derek Lowe tried everything including mixing and matching his lines in an effort to try to gain the lead.

Towards the end, Team Feast was able to pull within one(again) before pulling their goalie for the extra man attack. Unfortunately Team Feast lost possession of the puck on a weak break out attempt from their zone. Seconds later Feast forward Jason Lai was found trying to play goalie as Raymon Hsiao scooped up the free puck for the empty netter and his second of the evening.

The excitement didn't stop there as Feast captain Derek Lowe reinjured his ribs while being checked into the boards. With their leader down in extreme pain, the final seconds ran off the clock killing the second extra man attack and the game. They were looking for two goals to tie things up.

Rookie Dennis Chan kept his unprecedented career goal scoring streak alive stretching it to six games as he helped Team Feast see another day or game in the current series.

For the second game in a row, Team Feast failed to finish off the series. They currently lead it by five games to two.

MDHL STARS OF THE GAME    Chris Stampvincent  Led all forwards with goals and his play this evening.    Anthony Chang  The usual. Just keep putting the black puck in the net whether its by himself or off a linemate.    Derek Lowe  An impressive display of team leadership as the C dictates only to go down himself in the end. View the lifetime game star tally.