The second series of games of the Commando Challenge were played at the University of Ottawa on Wednesday afternoon (27th) with surprising outcomes and a nice cheque for the Navy League of Canada.
The first game was played between the Esprit de Corps Commando Lites team against the OSAA Lame Ducks, a team of defence attachés from various embassies around town. It was a well contested match with good skating on both sides and enough determination to start a war. Although closely fought, the Lame Ducks emerged victorious, 3 to 1, to even the series at one game apiece.
The second game, between the Esprit de Corps Commandos and the General Officers and Flag Officers of DND (GOFOs), was a different game altogether. The skill level was clearly a notch up on both sides with fast skating, good puck handling, and a few bits of contact (accidental I’m sure) and penalties. The Commandos started off badly with their goalie, Miles Reid, sustaining an injury during the warm up with a possible broken thumb that bled profusely but once it was wrapped up, he endured the pain and played the whole game. The game was close going into the third period with the GOFOs taking the lead 3-2 late in the third. With the Commando goalie pulled for the extra player, the Commandos pressed hard for the last 2 minutes but a long clearing shot from the GOFOs put the nail in the coffin as it coasted into the empty goal. Final score, 4-2 for the GOFOs, evening the series at 1-1.
At the reception, recognition was given to the MVPs of each team and a cheque was presented to the Navy League of Canada for $3800.00 while players and spectators helped themselves to pizza and hot dogs server by Dave Smith.
So, the stage is set for the final series of games on 01 June, 2017, at the Jim Durrel Arena with the Lites and Lame Ducks tied at 1-1 and the Commandos and GOFOs also at 1-1 in the three game series. Come out and support the teams and the charities for what will be a promising event.
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