End of Season Summary from Coach Kevin

Thank you parents for the support you have given us this season, without it we would have nothing.  Unfortunately it didn't end the way we planned but it was a great ride.  Special thank yous go out to our team manager Ilona Bisenieks, our team accountant Cindy Van Heuven, our team photographer Kenny Funk, our official blogger and play by play guy from the ice Bill Michelle (Heidi Androl's got nothing on you) and my fellow coaches Peter, Chris and EB.  It was a blessing to have you guys on the ice and on the bench.

    From barely having a team a week before pre-season to having a truly gifted group of players come together and giving every team in SCAHA a run for their money . . . we were definitely the threat no one saw coming.  The boys worked extremely hard this season and I'm proud of everyone of them for their dedication to the team and commitment to work.  I'm sure it wasn't easy with all the dry land, the early morning video reviews and extra clinics.  It was a honor to have shared the ice with such fantastic young men.  They're hard work showed in games and to watch that final game was a reward in it of itself.  The boys played a tremendous game and after giving everything they had, I couldn't have asked for anything more.  We are all students of the game and each year I learn more and more.  I am humbled being surrounded by great players, parents and coaches.  Thank you everyone for the experience and let's come back with vengeance. 

Coach Kevin

Pasadena PW Leafs show Playoff Pride and Prowess

....but it was one game too late. The illness riddled boys, bolstered by some solid net play by both goalies could manage just an OT win in game one, an uncharacteristically listless game versus the Riptide, and then a dominant game against the Ducks, one worthy of a championship setting. Sunday afternoon saw Andrew come back with a big bang, but the Ducks battled from 2-1 down in the third to rob us of the chance to move on.

Heads should be high, as we showed them they are so lucky they will not have to deal with us in the championship rounds, as we pushed them around, and but for some great saves, we were not able to advance.

A magical ride, though it ended on less than preferred terms, we stood tall in the biggest game of the year, righting our efforts from games 1 and 2, and delivering a game worthy of a victory.

Thanks to all the players, parents and coaches--we had something special, and anyone who saw us play knew it, that when we were at our best, we were, simply, the best. Hurts a bit, but felt great to go out with a fight.

Any comments I can surely post with your names if you like and we can use this as a final thoughts for the season. Video highlights from games one (some kid scored a goal as I recall..) and three will follow shortly!!

Highlights vs Ontario ..watch 86 go to the net!

Leafs best Eagles 5-3 in Ontario to finish regular season

In a hard fought battle, the Maple Leafs got back on the winning track 5-3 over the Ontario Eagles at the stinky mini rink we all can't stand. Playoff ready indeed, a strong road game under the guidance of Coach Kevin and Coach E.B, as Jonathan turned aside a penalty shot chance and the Eagles could not hold off the surging Leafs.

Period One Thrills and Chills

Second Period Anyone??


And finally, last but not least..an encore presentation of the third period great plays. Chris and Taylor salt away the victory, Jonathan stands tall in net..See you in Harbor City!

Last Reg Season action..

Express ambush Leafs 5-4 in Valencia

The Valencia Express took advantage of a rare flat performance by the Maple Leafs and came away with a 5-4 victory. Toma netted a goal early, and things seem to be going our way, but Valencia kept coming and got stronger, as we lacked our usual energy for the most part.

Port Moody too much for the Leafs to handle 4-1 in finals

The streak of four wins came to an end, as we could not mount the energy to give the Panthers of Port Moody (Vancouver, Canada) our best, and the Leafs fell 4-1.

In the final analysis, short two experienced player, the young, undermanned Leafs had a fine showing, and were clearly the top PW B team at the tournament, and even beat a local PW A team.

Final numbers looked like this:

Pasadena Maple Leafs PeeWee B 26, Rest of the World 8    Plus 18 in Arizona
Shots on Leafs Goal    74,    Saves by Leafs Goalie   66
Top three Leafs scorers   47 points,   Top Three scorers for Panthers   24 points
Miles driven to Arizona and back including rink trips and all   About 1000 miles!

Did we bring home the banner? No, but we proved we were right there, and just couldn't quite finish the job. We should all be proud of the way the boys played, a perfect tuneup as we ready for the playoffs.

Congratulations Maple Leafs, and thanks for letting us come along for the ride.

Leafs blast OC Hockey 9-3 to reach finals

A close game after 1 period, and the Leafs pulled away with four goals in the second and the third. Four goals for Chris, three for Steven, and tallies from David and Kevin Kroo and the finals were in reach for the hard working Maple Leafs. Hayden was solid in goal, turning aside 28 of 31 shots.

After one, shots were 7-4 OC, game was tied at 1, highlighted by Chris throwing the old knuckle-puck through a screen right over the goalie's shoulder and into the net!

Scoring plays in first period

A bit more scoring in the second, as the Leafs took over physically and on the scoreboard.

Period 2 action

Period 3 action

Wow--that was a delightful thrashing! 

Jr Eagles can't keep up with Leafs-- 6-0 victory

The Pasadena Maple Leafs secured the top spot in the standings with a hard fought win 6-0 over the Jr Eagles from Arizona. The Leafs took the opening faceoff and held the puck down low with pressure for about 75 seconds, and although we did not score, this 640am tilt was a one sided affair. Shots were in favor of the Leafs about 36-16 (not sure), as Hayden played the first, and Jonathan took the final two periods for a combined shutout.

Looks like a meeting with our OC Hockey pals this afternoon.

Game recap