SEASON ENDS ON A WHIMPER

TEAM CAN'T DECIDE ON THEIR FORMATION

Sparty Ball says "That's all folks"

In their inaugural indoor season, the Spartans managed to secure themselves within the six team playoffs.

"We weren't happy about being last," commented Captain J," but this is our first season as an indoor team. Like the Toronto Maple Leafs, we're in a situation where we're in a building year."

Playoff Game 1 : Loss 6 - 4

In their first playoff game, things started out well for the Spartans.

Captain J led the attack with a quick goal with just seconds out of the opening bell.

Things turned sour, though, as the Royals seemed to find a weakness within Baron's goal keeping.

It was 4-1 at the half.

Faced with an overwhelming disadvantage, Captain J took Baron aside and offered him some words of encouragement.


Back on field, and the Spartans came out as lions. Pressing with all they had, the Spartains quickly made it 4-3. Baron was back on track, stopping some important shots.

In the end, though, the formation broke down in what is now an expected occurance.

"Some bad lapses led to our defeat," stated Captain J.

Although the game ended 6 - 4 for the bad guys, our local heroes proved that they wouldn't give up, even in the most dire of circumstances.

Special regards went to Sam, who, having the opportunity to net a hat trick, fed a fellow Spartan.
The crowd gave the Spartan striker a standing ovation after the game.
Playoff Game 2 : Loss 7 - 2

The Spartans, ready to come off their shakey loss of last week, were set to make history.

Unfortunately, such would not be the case.

In what can only be viewed as a bad game, the Spartans were lucky to walk away with only a 7 - 2 loss.

"There were a lot of heroes in this game," said Gerry Dobson of TSN." but when we came down to it, the lack of defense cost them big. Sometimes you can sacrifice your goalie when you're scoring huge goals. But this was not the case."

In what was probably one of Baron's best games, the Spartan Keeper was called upon time and time again to make stops against one on nones and two on ones.

"It was spectacular watching him play, catch the angles and take the abuse," related one fan.

"It's too bad," laughed Dave," while he had one of his best games, we had our worst."

"I had a lot to atone for in last game," revealed Baron," and I took those mistakes in here to learn. Next year we can only get better."

THE STATS:
GAME 1:
Captain J (1)
Sam (2)
Carmen (1)

NET:
Baron (6)

GAME 2:
Anders (1)
Carmen (1)


NET:
Baron (7)