Rebels Gunned Down by Mafia Again

Write up by Cody:

Going into the game with a 6 game winning streak, the Rebels couldn't surpass the Mafia again after a 7-4 beating. All full line up and some hard work along with some frustration by some of us, was just not enough. The Mafia out played us in many ways, sneaking past 7 goals behind the below 2 GAA goalie Nestor. Steve and Kevin topped the night with a goal and assist each, and Matt got his first goal of the winter season. Let's not get our heads down and go into next game and start our streak all over again!

Rebels Grip Past Vice in Shootout 3-2

Write up by Cody:

Going into the game in a fresh new tier 7 the Rebels looked to continue their winning ways. Facing the Karachi Vice getting many chances and opportunities early and throughout the game the Rebels and Nestor get their 6th straight win. Nestor playing yet another phenomenal performance stopped 37 shots, and Kevin having a GREAT game came out with a goal early in the first half and then the shootout winning goal, after returning from leaving the game midway through the second half due to injury. After some questionable reffing, another hard fought game well earned for the Rebels was won, keep up the good work and communication guys.
Kevin also wanted to dedicate his OT shootout goal to Dean's new son (and future Rebel) Reece, who was born the day of the game.

Phantoms Haunted By Rebels

Write up by Cody:

Rebels fight past the Phantoms 6-1 to take the spot in the division in a 4-way tie for first place.
The Rebels had almost all their players out tonight with 3 forward lines, and 7 defensemen. During the first half while the Phantoms had their legs going, the Rebels were kept from the score board until late in the period when Kevin opened the scoring. Going into the second half, everything seemed to open up for the Rebels. Cody scored his first goal in a few games just 57 seconds into the second half, as well as another super highlight goal midway through the second half and the game winning goal. Kyle came out with 2 goals, 2 assists along with a great performance with his entire line. Nestor played another extremely well game with getting his shutout taken away with 13 minutes left in the game. With almost 20 players out, the Rebels showed that even with an overload of players we can all communicate as a team and move forward in the standings. Lets keep up the great work and communication and let the wins keep on flowing!

Rebels Move Into Second Place Overall

The Rebels defeated the Woodpeckers and are now in a 3 way tie for second place and are just 2 points out of first. The Rebels opened the scoring early when Kyle found the back of the net just 44 seconds in. The Woodpeckers came right back though and scored just under a minute later to tie things up. On the powerplay, Kevin was able to score to give the Rebels the lead to end the first half. The second half remained scoreless until the grinder line stepped up once again when Dean was able to tip the ball in off a pass from Ryan. Nestor played a solid game with more than a few highlight reel saves to ensure the win.

Rebels Defeat First Place Team

The Rebels handed the Entourage only their second loss of the season outscoring them by a score of 4-2. The whole team contributed to this win as all lines worked very hard. The Entourage got on the board first but the Rebels answered back shortly after with a goal by Mike to deadlock both teams at 1 a piece going into the second half. The grinder line (or as Dean likes to call it, the "Rudy Line") got the team energized with some great pressure in the second and Dean was able to capitalize getting one passed their netminder. Curt then gave the Rebels a 2 goal cushion with a point shot but the Entourage came back and scored to come within 1. Dustin put the nail in the coffin though just over 2 minutes later. The Rebels are now 2 points out of second place in the tier and 4 points out of first and have a game in hand over most of the teams in front of them.

Rebels Get Overtime Win To Achieve Milestone

The Rebels scored in overtime against the Knowlton Gnashers to bring their win total to 6 which now gives them the most wins in a winter season in the history of the team, and the season isn't even half over! It wasn't their best game of the season; the communication wasn't there which lead to a lot of confusion as to where everyone should be positioned. Cody did open the scoring for the Rebels though and ended his 3 game scoring drought but the Gnashers answered back just a few minutes later to end the first half tied at 1. Not much happened in the second half until Kevin was able to bang the ball in after Mike and Scott took a few swipes at an open net with just over 2 minutes remaining. Then, with the their goalie pulled and the extra attacker on, the Gnashers were able to tie things up with just 8 seconds remaining to force overtime. The Gnashers took a body checking penalty early into OT with a hit on Kevin which would give the Rebels the powerplay for 5 minutes. The Rebels actually started communicating then and got set up in the zone. A quick pass back to Devin on the point and his slapshot past the goalie gave the Rebels the win.