GAME 47 - MILITIA @ MAMMOTHS




A cross conference clash between the two previous cup champions was bond to get sparks flying and everyone involved feeling feisty, but the fans were treated to a real contest when the Militia made the trip over to Colorado to take on the Mammoths. Who would prevail in this hotly contested match up? Lets take a look!





1. Highlight Reel

First period, 17:12

"The Militia have the powerplay opportunity! Ilmari Maatta plays the puck to Watson who will drag it back to the blue line to Richard Douglas. He shoots it with a big slap shot and it's in the back of the net! The Militia take the lead late in the 1st period "



Second period, 2:05

"Maverick O'Dooley paces with the puck as the Colorado Mammoths look to make a break! O'Dooley feeds it to Antoine Vietto, Vietto looks out wide and reaches Steven Stamkos Jr. Stamkos Jr rounds the defenders, spins and shoots, and it rattles off the post and into the net! Tie game!"



Second Period, 11:57

"The Militia have a commanding two goal lead here and it doesn't look like they intend on letting up! Nolan Angello breaks out of the zone with it, dekes right and toe drags it through the defensemen and plays a beautiful no look pass back to Vladimir Lenin! Lenin shoots at goal, it ricochets off the stick of Jason Forbrook and into the net! The Militia score their 4th!"






2. You and me got a whole lotta history...

We've already mentioned briefly that there's a bit of a rivalry between the Colorado Mammoths and the Montreal Militia. This mostly dates back to the Militia/Mammoths cup final series in S27. Back then the Militia were known as the Impact, and after a Laurifer Trophy as the regular season's best team they were looking to complete their season with a Four Star Cup. They fielded a dominant team with players including league MVP Matt Lewis Flood and leading scorer Raven Silverwing, but ultimately the Mammoths managed to prevail in 6 games and win the series. The Militia refused to rest on their laurels and managed to refine their roster to the level that they could win the Four Star Cup in their first season with their new name, this time defeating the Prince George Firebirds in the final series.


3. I have to praise you like I should...
The Game's Unsung Heroes.

Now comes the time when we pick a player for each team who stood out for something a bit less than obvious than the usual statistics considered. For the Montreal Militia, we have Viatcheslav Orlov. Orlov is a key defenseman for the Militia and he demonstrated just why in this game. Playing big minutes at important times of the game largely at even strength and penalty kill situations, Orlov also contributed solidly with a brace each of hits and blocked shots. This overall defensive grit undoubtedly played a big part in helping Montreal hold their lead. When it comes to the Mammoths, their unsung hero would without a doubt be defenseman Richie Pecker. Playing tough minutes on a young team, Pecker managed to maintain a even plus minus and put up other solid numbers in terms of shots, hits and blocked shots. All in all a solid performance from the defenseman that helped his team at least make an effort to get back into the game.

In conclusion

Two young teams enjoyed a game that was maybe a little closer than the scoreline suggested. Could these teams replicate past success and meet again in the Four Star Cup finals? Perhaps, but if this is any indication of how a series between the two could shape up we'd certainly be in for some exciting viewing.

Final Score:

Montreal Militia - 4
Colorado Mammoths - 2