Team Babushka 17 vs. Team Rocks 10
Archibald leads the way to victory with ten goals!
Friday, February 28, 2003

And oh how that momemtum has shifted! With pre-game goaltending indecisions, Team Rocks' original rookie sub to-be was cancelled at the last minute replaced with veteran sub Sherman "love to test my new pads under MDHL fire" Chan. Rocks were looking to clinch the series and stick it to the Babs after last game's loss, but twas not to be.

Team Babushka rolled on with their second straight victory and in a butt kicker no less, riding on one of the most feared lines in recent history. The Oye-Archibald-Chiu juggernaut reigned terror all night long highlighted by a league record tying ten goal performance from Chris "reach like Mario, points like Sittler" Archibald. And his record breaking goal was within reach with time to play if not for some rarified defensive play from Rocks captain LW Anthony "back check dammit! That's MY goal record on the line..." Chang.

Team Babs' started the game fast with a 3-0 lead and their alternate forward line was doin' the damage as well. Along with Archibald's feat, another highlight performance was had by Michael "got me some r-e-s-p-e-c-t now baby" Nguyen with a hat trick and Matt Cooke like energy all game long. Basically Babs offence was rolling while Rocks offece was a sputterin. I guess 10 goals just doesn't cut it anymore in today's game. Rocks' assistant captain Jason "I may look 22 but definitely feel like 32" Lai pulls up lame mid-game with a calf cramp after a manly outing of volleyball before game time. Thanks to Sherman "I'll play first aid attendant after knocking your ass down" Woo for acting fast to avoid any pending amputation. Otherwise, Rocks C Terry "two-way" Wong did turn in a solid performance at both ends of the rink with some strong back checking and kicking in a goal in a losing cause.

Babs G Mike "I'll take the W but let's forget tonight's goal against" Smith gets the win in an evening that both goalies would rather not relish in.

MDHL 3 Stars:

3. Terry Wong... after 2 weeks on D, steps nicely into the center role with strong 2-way play.
2. Michael Nguyen... hat trick on a lunch bucket line... time for contract talks.
1. Chris Archibald... etched in the record books with his ten goal performance.