Aces Upset Bobcats
By I.P. Freely, Guelph Mercury
Fans of the Guelph Aces took to the streets last night to celebrate their upset victory of the heavily favoured defending Cup champs, the Brantford Bobcats in round one of the TFHL playoffs. The Aces managed to stumble into the last playoff spot with a win on the final day of the season for the right to face the Eastern Conference champs in the first round. Despite the differences in regular season success, the Aces seemed to be up to the post-season challenge.
After dropping game 1 and a shaky game 2 win, the Aces benched goalie Barry Brust in favour of veteran netminder, Tomas Vokoun. Experience between the pipes proved to be the difference as the Aces went on to beat their Highway 24 rivals in 6.
"We expected an uphill battle", said captain Mike Modano, "but we were up for the challenge". Seeing contributions from all four lines, the Aces really did seem to come together. After a disappointing regular season, it was obvious they were on a mission to prove something in the post season.
"We feel a bit sorry for the Bobcats", said Alexandre Picard after his 3 point night, "...but it passes quickly".
Bring on round 2....
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