STORIES FROM THE END OF A BLADE
For the third time in five seasons, like last year, the first place will be decided in the final game of the regular season. The Avengers at 37 points, exceed by 1 point the Rhinos. The Rhinos for their part must absolutely win the game in regulation time since a shootout victory would bring both teams to 38 points but the Avengers with a better differential would win the Tremblay trophy. The 2pm game between the Loggers and the Meteors, who are fighting to stay in the top four, will not only have to win the game, but they must win by more than 2 goals to pass the Loggers to ensure their place in the top 4. The 3:30 pm game between the Shamrocks and the Kamikazes is just as important for the Shamrocks who will try to curb their curse and get back on track by winning their game and hoping to stay in the top 4. For The Czeckers and the Vipers who will play at five , they will try to play well in order to be ready for the playoffs and who knows mabe cause a surprise in the series.
Also note that we have a hot fight for the first rank of the pointers. Ian Boudreau who was top scorer during a good part of the season, was shifted by Stéphane Savoie last week. But now, Bradford Redpath with 4 goals and 1 pass last Saturday climed to top spot in the raise.for the first time in his career. Also note that Raymond (the scorer) Riffon is just behind at a point of Brad tied with Stéphane Savoie.
Regarding individual historical statistics, note that Simon Lavery-Lebeau is the first player in the LFA to have reached the 100-pass mark. He achieved this feat last Saturday by scoring four times and adding 1 pass. He is only 3 goals shy of reaching the 100 goal plateau. Gio Pigafetta follows closely with 96 goals and Bradford Redpath has 93. Note that it was Julien Steager who was the first scorer of 100 goals. He has 137. He also has the highest number of points in career with 202. It is very likely that Simon Lavery-Lebeau will surpass him during this years playoffs since he as 197 points.
I would also like to thank the person who, every week, week after week, compiles the statistics and updates them on the site even when it's nice outside, even if he works 50 hours in his week, Even if it does not feel like spending 1 hour to enter the statistics of Saturday's games, he does it the same. To those who find that the stats are not updated fast enough, volunteer to do it this summer or for the next fall-winter season. A big thank you to the statistician Patrick Blais. A true LFIENS in the soul!
Sebastien Renault (As translated by JFD)