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Final Series High School Dragons win series 2-0

Korbinian too good for the Snakes

Game 2: HS Dragons vs. Mexican Mad Snakes (5-1)

The Mad Snakes wanted to put game 1 behind them and come out much stronger and put the Dragons under pressure. Its exactly what they did; out hustled, fore checked well and The Mad Snakes werent letting the

played with much more enthusiasm than last week.

Dragons break out of their zone easily and this paid off when Nicolo scored the first goal of the game, beating Korbinian Lutz. This seemed to wake the Dragons up, and they started to It was a tight first period with both goalies

hustle to the puck and win the little battles.

having solid starts to the game but with 3 minutes left in the period Jerry Tang converted a Justin Cheng pass. It looked like the teams would go into the break all tied up but with

25seconds left in the period, Jerry Tang scored his second of the night putting them up 2-1 at the break. The Mad Snakes had one period left to save their playoff hopes and came out

strong, out shooting their opponents but the goal tending of Korbinian Lutz was keeping the Dragons in the game. After soaking up the pressure from the Mad Snakes, the Dragons

would quickly turn defence into attack and score 2 turn over goals with Justin Cheng and Jack Woods both putting the puck past Jordan Ho in net. his team up 5-1. Jerry Tang completed his hat trick to put

The Mad Snakes were given some hope with 2 power play opportunities in

the last 3 minutes of the game but were un able to convert and once again Playoff MVP Korbinian Lutz was un-beatable.

3 Stars: Points:

1) Korbinian Lutz MMS:

2) Jerry Tang

3) Jason Fan HSD: J. Tang (3g, 1a), J. Cheng (1g, 1a), J. Fan

N. Hayat (1g), S. Smeed (1a).

(2a), J. Woods (1g).

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Award Winners: League MVP Justin Cheng Playoff MVP Korbinian Lutz Best Defender Ricky Nyhoff Points Leader Justin Cheng

Most Sportsman Tin Tin Top Goalie Korbinian Lutz Most Assists Justin cheng

Next Week at a glance

Wednesday: 3 on 3 Year of the Snake Tournament. 10am-6pm.

Saturday YIHL is not on this weekend due to Chinese New Year! Kung Hei Fat Choi.

REMINDERS:
1. 2. We had a theft incident this week, so as a reminder please always keep your valuables safe and locked away! Register for the SPRING LEAGUE! Registration closes 18/02/13, the draft will be held on the 19/02/13. mitchellking@ymcahk.org.hk for more details or for registration information. Contact

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Please Vote for our 14U Dragons Team who have been nominated for the Bank of China Sports Stars Award! To vote please visit: http://sportstar2012.hkolympic.org /publicVotings/voting_index

Youth League Wrap Up

It was a great weekend of youth hockey with all games being close encounters!

Red Devils vs Assassins (3-3): The

opening game was a close one with the Yujoe stepping into net for the Red Devils and making some vital saves. Zachary Ho scored all 3 goals for the Assassins. The Assassins went into the break 2-1 up but failed to hang onto the lead with Vinson Li scoring 2 second period goals. Sharks vs. Charges (4-1). The Sharks had a full bench for this one with their opposition only having 2 on the bench. The Sharks out shot and out hustled their opponents going up 3-0 in the first period. The Sharks found it hard to score in the second period but Yujoe found a way past Titus Li in goal and made the score 4-0. The Charges scored a consolation goal with 27 seconds remaining in the second period. Flash vs. 10U Dragons (2-1) Another tight game saw the Dragons lead the first period 1-0 for 14minutes with a goal from Zach Ho, however with 50 seconds left on the clock Kyle Wong scored for flash to tie the game at the break. The second period was tight, with Tom woods playing outstanding in goal, facing 17shots. With 5 minutes left, Marco Yan scored the game winning goal for the Flash. Rockets vs. 10U Dragons (3-2): The Dragons backed up for their second straight game and were involved in another tight game. The teams went into the break in a dead lock at 2-2. Tom woods once again having a standout game, facing 17 shots, was keeping his team in the game as the Dragons only got 8 shots on goal. They couldnt find the goal they needed and Ernest Chan scored with 3 minutes left in the game to seal the victory. 12U Sidewinders vs. 12U Dragons (5-1): The Sidewinders came to the game ready to shoot in this one as King stepped into net for the Dragons and faced 35 shots. Tim Kobler picked up 3 points in this one with Marco Yan being the sole goal scorer for the Dragons. Scorpions vs. 12U Dragons (5-1): The Dragons were out for revenge in this one but it wasnt to be as they couldnt get enough shots on net managing only 3, King stayed in net again for the Dragons facing 22 shots. Scorpions vs. 12U Dragons (5-1): Both teams stayed on their benches as they played each other again in the catch up game. The Scorpions scored 5 first period goals but were un-able to beat King in the second period. Wayne Tsang scored for the 12U team as they took the second period. 14U Dragons vs. Jerry (5-3): It was another tight 1st period 14U Dragons vs. Lewis (4-3): The Dragons were on the with Jerrys team being up 1-0 at the break. However, the Dragons re-focused during the break and stopped chatting on the bench, and put on 5 second period goals to take the win.
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hunt for their 2 straight win of the day. They started the game well putting in 2 first period goals, and led at the break 2-1. Team Lewis worked their way back into the game with Lewis scoring twice in the period to take the lead however, goals from Justin Cheng and Keith Tsang gave the Dragons their second win of the day.

Athletes of the Week

This award goes to the High School Dragons, who took out the National Division playoffs winning the series 2-0. They were also the league champions. Congratulations.