CFHL Semis

 

The stage is set for the Cherry Cup.  

The Goon Crew were able to hang on to beat his brother and 5 time Cherry Cup Champion Checkers.  The game ended 2-2-2 and with the Goon Crew the home team and higher seed, they break the tie.  This game couldn't have gotten any closer.  The Checkers dominated, as predicted, goalie categories with Hellebuyck and Vasilevskiy combining for 4 wins and a SV% of .917.  The Crew only had one goalie going.  The teams tied for Goals and Assists but the Goon Crew managed to edge the Checkers in PPP 8-6 and surprisingly hits 46-40.  Leading the way in hits was Olivier with 14 and Tom Wilson with 13 for the  Crew.  This will be the Crew's second trip to the Cup final.  Last time they were here they lost to the Checkers on a last minute empty net goal by Zetterberg...

The other game wasn't quite as dramatic.  Who Gives a Puck dominated the California Raisins 6-0. Goals were close (8-7) but the blew out the Raisins 21-9 in assists, 7-4 in PPP and 42-25 in hits.  Brandon Hagel had 7 assists in the win and Luke Schenn had 14 hits!  

Who Gives a Puck vs. R.C. Goon Crew

For the 2024-2025 Cherry Cup, Who Gives a Puck is going for their 4th title and the Goon Crew are trying to get their name engraved on the Cup for the first time.  If either team plays like they did last week it should be another close one.  The week is short (ends Thursday) and some players only play once.  Adin Hill is coming in for the Crew but plays a back to back so will likely only get one start.  Hits will be close but the Goon Crew might have the edge with Wilson, Olivier and Gudas.  Lucke Schenn for the Puck will be a force on the blue line and the boards.  

Good luck!