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..