The Wrap: Snickas vs. Milton Chiefs

The dream is over, Snickas fall in overtime 2-1.

In a game that featured everything, including a ton of penalties Snickas came up just a few millimeters short. The Milton Chiefs will now go on and face the SU Storm for the Molson Canadian Championship next Monday night.

The game was a defensive gem from the neutrals point of view with both goalies standing on their heads when called upon. With the Refs blowing down everything the game lacked the normal flow that would be associated with a semi-final. The Chiefs and Snickas both had ample powerplay chances but neither team could find the net until halfway through the third period.

The Chiefs struck first, on a rebound that actually struck Snickas goalie Kirk Burgess in the head before going in. Snickas pulled level on a goal from an unlikely source, Rob MacOdrum scored his first goal of the season on a beautiful backhander to give the Snickas new life. With less than ten seconds left Snickas thought they had the game but as the puck sat on the Chiefs goal line not a single Snickas stick could get close enough to push it that extra bit more.

Overtime it was and just like the final play of regulation luck was not on Snickas side. Just a minute in & it was over. The Chiefs crashed the net hard on the opening shift and got a huge break when a rebound off Burgess' pad hit a Snickas player's skate and went in their own net.

Heartbreak for a team that really seemed to come together in the playoffs, after struggling to find consistency for most of the regular season. Snickas finish the season without any Silverware for the first time in 4 years.

2006-07 Offensive Player of the Year:
Craig Morton. Snickas top point producer had 10 goals and 16 assists in 20 games.

2006-07 Defensive Player of the Year:
Neil Townsend. The big blueliner finished as the top scoring defensemen in the league with 8 goals and 12 assists in 22 games.

2006-07 Most Improved Player
Paul Stinnett. Flex set career highs in all categories with 14 goals and 8 assists in 21 games.

Snickas Weekly: Semi-Final Edition

There's a certain electricity in the air when it comes down to this stage. It's win or go home time, either play next week or spend next Monday night watching the Hills. The Playoffs, the Knockout round, it doesn't get any better!

Snickas, Milton Chiefs, 7:15pm TONIGHT!!!

For the fourth straight season Snickas find themselves in the semi-finals, twice advancing further to win the Championship; including last years title. For the second straight season Snickas will take on their long time league rivals the Milton Chiefs in the semi-finals. The Chiefs and Snickas league history goes back to 2002-03, but their playoff clashes have been limited to the one meeting last season. Snickas prevailed last year 5-2.

More on the game as the day progresses including an interview with Snickas Captain Chris Morton.