The Wrap: Snickas vs. The Seamen

A Mess outside but an absolute delight inside, Snickas sled comfortable to 3-1 win!

The League's best team and best defencemen showed exactly why they are just that in tonight's dominating performance over the 2nd placed Seamen. Snickas controlled the puck for long stretches of time in the Seamen's end and when they needed a goal they simple turned to their top defencemen, Neil Townsend. Townsend potted all three goals for Snickas; The opener, a 2-two man down shorthanded job, the game winner came even strength and the final goal came on the powerplay.

The Entire Snickas team showed great discipline but weren't' afraid to mix it up. Trailing 1-0 and nothing going right the Seamen tried to get physical but that didn't work either. Both Morton brothers got involved in some of festivities and showed their hands are not just for racking up points. Chris and Craig both squared up opponents in the second period.

Aside from Townsend's outstanding night, the entire Snickas backline including goalie Kirk Burgess were exceptional. They were efficient to the point of borderline anal, not a single second chance opportunity came the Seamens way with all but one of their shots either smothered immediately or cleared by the blueline core. Snickas came within 48 seconds of their first shutout of the season but the game and two points are all that matter to this extremely focused bunch.

Snickas Stars:
1st Star: Neil Townsend. A rock on the blueline going either forward or defending. Look for an upcoming one on one with Neil discussing Fatherhood, his ever present 5 o'clock shadow and his decision to almost leave Snickas last summer.
2nd Star: Chris Murdoch. After an early gaffe Chris rebounded superbly, shutting down several Seamen attacks. His 4 PIMS also showed fiery redheads physical nature.
3rd Star(s): The Hogan Brothers: Both Gary and Pete may not always figure on the score sheet but the dirty work they do is not undetected and tonight they Brothers Hogan were in fine form.

Snickas do battle next week against the only team to have beaten them since mid-November, The Sports Unlimited Storm. The action gets underway at 9:15pm.