Playing behind a massive crowd in Riverdale, the SAR Sting defended their home rink, defeating the DRS Wildcats 6-2 in the quarterfinals. Strong play by DRS goalie Gabriel Miller, and SAR goalie Jonah Amron kept the game scoreless until midway through the second period, when defenseman Eli Best put home a rebound to give the Sting an early 1-0 lead. Soon after, Gordie Kolb batted home a goal on his backhand out of midair, and the game stood at 2-0 SAR heading into the third. SAR came out flying and put this game away early in the 3rd period. Shua Friedman and Solomon Freilich combining for 3 goals in less than 2 minutes, 2 by the All-Star Freilich. Kolb would add a shorthanded goal on a ridiculous move through the legs of a DRS defensman to give SAR a commanding 6-0 lead. DRS would add 2 late goals but Sar was in full control of this game, defeating the Wildcats 6-2. The Sting will now travel to Haftr to take on the two-time defending champion Hawks in the Semi-Finals, in a rematch of last years thrilling 4-OT epic battle.
Box score:
1st period: No Score
SAR:
2nd period:
(1)Elie Best G, assisted by Kolb
(2)Gordie Kolb, assisted by Mogilner
3rd Period:
(3)Shua Friedman, assisted by Gordie Kolb
(4)Solomon Freilich, assisted by Josh Rosenberg
(5)Solomon Freilich, assisted by Andrew Tiegman
(6)Gordie Kolb (SHG) , assisted by Shua Friedman
DRS:
3rd Period:
(1) Aryeh, assisted by Fries
(2) Giller, assisted by Sturm
Jonah Amron played well in Goal for SAR, defeating DRS for the 3rd time in his career, including 2 playoff wins.
DRS Goaltender Gabriel Miller played extremely well, keeping his team in the game until SAR blew the game open in the 3rd period.
3 STARS:
1)Gordie Kolb
2)Elie Best
3)Jonah Amron