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(posted Apr. 21,
9:00AM NST
- Issue Number 27)
Mt. Pearl -- CAPS 2 BLADES 0
As One Door Closes …
The St. John’s Caps
eliminated the Mount Pearl Blades in the first round of playoff hockey at the
Glacier on Tuesday night with a 2-0 win. The Caps won the series with two
straight victories closing the door on the Blades advance to the finals.
Both
teams seemed a little nervous in the opening period. It was a much different
looking Caps team than the one that gave the Blades a 12-0 beating just two days
before. The Blades looked a little different too. Perhaps it was the return
of Head Coach Rod Noseworthy that pumped the team up for game two. Whatever
the reason, the Blades put on a great show in front of the home town fans but
fell just a little short of advancing to game three.
At the
end of three periods the Blades graciously conceded the loss and headed to the
dressing room. Parents, players, and coaches didn’t take long to head out. The
coaching staff never laid blame or complained. They let their team deal with the
loss and wished them all a happy holiday weekend.
Before
clearing out of the dressing room the team continued their tradition of
recognizing the Blades players of the game. Lenny French’s aggressive
checking earned him the Blades Offensive Player of the Game. He came out of the
gate firing on all cylinders and lead the team in forechecking. James Brennan
was acknowledged as the Blades Defensive Player of the Game for his flawless
blueline support and movement of the puck.
“This
holiday weekend is just what the team needs to rest up for the All Newfoundland
.” said Head Coach Noseworthy. “With the regular season and playoffs behind us,
this may have worked out in our favor. Our players can rest up and focus on next
week’s tournament. We can carry the momentum from the final round of the regular
season into the tournament. They have beaten every team in the Tri-Com league
this year. So, they have a legitimate shot at the provincial crown.”
So, as
one door closes, another one opens. Expect an exciting finish to the Blades
hockey season. Tournament play begins on Monday. Mount Pearl faces St. John’s
in game one at 1:00pm. Catch the excitement at the Kelligrews Arena. See you
there.
GO BLADES GO!!! | 
