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FINALS8OTJan 29 · 9:00 PM

Medium Sized Men

MSM

SHC

MSM

SHC

THREE STARS

1ST

hugeexpl

LW2 G · 2 A · 4 PTS

2ND

Peck l87 l

RW2 G · 2 A · 4 PTS

3RD

Lleclerc27

D0 G · 4 A · 4 PTS

GOALS

TEAM STATS

MSM

Final · OT

SHC

Shots

Shot attempts

Hits

11:18

Time on attack

7:37

Faceoff wins

Power-play goals

MSM

Final · OT

SHC

Takeaways

Giveaways

Blocked shots

138

Pass attempts

100

Penalty minutes

RECAP

Medium Sized Men managed to escape with a 5-4 victory over Smoke HC in a contest defined by clinical offensive execution and physical defensive play. The game was a back-and-forth affair that saw Smoke HC utilize a balanced attack to stay within striking distance, but they were ultimately unable to overcome a heavy deficit in puck possession. The narrative shifted in the final frame when Medium Sized Men’s sustained pressure forced Smoke into defensive lapses, culminating in hugeexpl’s game-winning goal that silenced the home squad's comeback efforts. The offensive output for Medium Sized Men was concentrated in a dominant three-man cycle. hugeexpl and Peck l87l were relentless, both recording 2 goals and 2 assists to spearhead the attack. While they handled the finishing, XLeCx27 was the engine from the back end, facilitating play with 4 assists and setting a physical tone with a game-high 11 hits. On the other side, Rxzmus did everything he could to keep Smoke HC in the hunt, factoring into 3 of their 4 goals. In the crease, lRxfio kept things competitive for Smoke with 18 saves, but the sheer volume of high-quality looks from the visitors eventually took its toll. The deciding factor in this matchup was Medium Sized Men’s ability to control the pace of the game through zone time and discipline. They dominated the Time on Attack (11:18 to 7:37) and outshot Smoke HC 23-16, ensuring the puck spent the majority of the night away from their own net. Furthermore, the visitors played a remarkably clean game with 0 penalty minutes, while their power play unit capitalized on one of the few opportunities they were given. By combining a 1-for-3 performance on the man advantage with superior possession metrics, Medium Sized Men proved that efficiency and puck control are often more valuable than raw shot totals.

Medium Sized Men


RWPeck l87 l	2	2	4	5	6	0	0	7	10	0	0	0	10	0	0	–	0	0	6	31	25	81%	5:02	72
LWhugeexpl	2	2	4	8	3	0	1	3	11	1	0	0	11	0	0	–	2	0	8	25	17	68%	6:30	72
DLleclerc27	0	4	4	2	11	0	0	4	8	2	1	0	8	0	0	–	1	0	3	32	24	75%	6:15	72
CLup l7l	1	1	2	5	1	1	0	3	12	1	1	1	12	16	15	52%	0	0	6	26	21	81%	4:08	72
DAttree x i33i	0	1	1	0	1	0	0	4	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	–	1	1	0	24	24	100%	2:24	72

Goalies	SV%	GAA	SV	SA	GA
Gll Superstar ll	.750	3.33	12	16	4

Smoke HC

OTL4


RWRxzmus	1	2	3	5	4	0	4	12	3	0	12	2	2	50%	1	0	7	25	17	68%	4:46	72
CFrishmania	1	1	2	1	5	4	4	12	1	2	12	13	14	48%	0	0	3	25	17	68%	4:26	68
LW𝕊𝕨𝕚𝕫𝕫 𝕎𝕣𝕝𝕕	1	1	2	3	10	2	4	6	0	0	6	0	0	–	1	0	5	18	13	72%	3:42	72
DCruel Bloom7525	0	2	2	2	3	2	3	9	2	1	9	0	0	–	1	2	3	19	14	74%	5:43	70
DGingertronXX	1	0	1	2	1	0	2	9	2	0	9	0	0	–	1	1	2	13	9	69%	2:54	72