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The winless Swedes take to rink 2 to face their venerable opponent, the reigning champ Ice Hogs. The Hogs, having won multiple championships in as many years, sported the same goalie that has beaten the Swedes before. The first period however was won handily by the Swedes, who skated hard and took pucks to the net. Beleaguered, the Hogs pressed but were overrun by Swedish spirits who were blazing. Leaving the first an astonishing 4-0, led by Brian Gore, who stole the show with his board diving Ovechkin-esque antics. The Hogs tallied on an odd man chance in front, but the Swedes pressed hard and continued to get the lion's share of chances. The Hog goalie coming up with some huge stuff, it could have been way worse a deficiet without his flashing glove. Some pressure came in the third, but Smith proved reasonable in net, making saves and holding rebounds. Overall the story of the night was the Swedish Offense, who forechecked like men possesesed. Swedes win 8-3 and are now out of the winless schnide! |