San Francisco Quakes
Quakes Fall in Round One of Playoffs
For fans who missed the Earthquake's playoff game last Thursday, it was one of our most exciting games of the season as we, the #8 seed, took on the #1 seed. We scored first on a zinger from defenseman James who beat the Puckheads' goalie high. The Puckheads suddenly seemed to realize that this game was going to be a lot tougher for them than our last two meetings. Eventually they answered back. But we pulled ahead again when Dan Hogan gave a perfect pass to Mike at the back door, while the goalie was at the front door. Again, the Puckheads evened the score with a goal from their same player who scored their first. In the third period we scored again when Bonnie gave a beautiful pass to Kieran and he strategically tapped it into the goal. But the Puckheads managed to pull ahead of us at the end of the third. With goalie John pulled so we could have an extra attacker, we had some almost-goals but the Puckheads got control of the puck and shot it down the ice for an empty netter, making the final score 5-3.

It was really nice to finish our season with such a good game. Great effort by goalie John, our steadfast defense of Dan W/Johannes & David B/James, fast forwards Jon, Bonnie, Kieran, Dan, Ian, Irene, Jeff, and Mike. Great teamwork everyone! I think it's a good sign for us for next season. As soon as I hear the start date from the league manager, I'll let you all know. -

---Capt. Keihl