NationStates Jolt Archive

Welcome to the Lacrosse World Cup I! Hosted in beautiful, icy Hockey Canada, the best lacrosse nations have been accepted to join our tournement! The following arenas will be the sites of these lacrosse games:

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Name: Vanjner Stadium
Seats: 22,000
City Located in: Otnorot
Condition: New

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Name: Znbrotsky Stadium
Seats: 17,550
City Located in: Revuocnav
Condition: Renovated in 2004

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Name: Udvaraz Stadium
Seats: 18,947
City Located in: Awatto
Condition: Old bet excellent

Team Matchups:

The following are the team numbers.

1. Hockey Canada
2. Sarzonia
3. Fmjphoenix
4. Fimble Loving Peoples
5. Euroslavia
6. Largent
7. Kazakhstania
8. Tonissia
9. Lovisa
10. Marligantis
11. Funny Looking Islands
12. Splinteria

Schedule:

MD1

1 vs 12
2 vs 11
3 vs 10
4 vs 9
5 vs 8
6 vs 7

MD2

MD2

1 vs 11
2 vs 10
3 vs 9
4 vs 8
5 vs 7
6 vs 12

MD4

1 vs 10
2 vs 9
3 vs 8
4 vs 7
5 vs 6
11 vs 12

MD4

1 vs 9
2 vs 8
3 vs 7
4 vs 6
5 vs 12
11 vs 10

MD5

1 vs 8
2 vs 7
3 vs 6
4 vs 5
9 vs 11
10 vs 12

MD6

1 vs 7
2 vs 6
3 vs 5
11 vs 9
8 vs 12
4 vs 10

Schedule will be written for last 5 games after first 6 have ended

Divisions:

Division 1:

Hockey Canada
Largent
Lovisa
Tonissia

Division 2:

Funny Looking Islands
Splinteria
Euroslavia
Sarzonia

Division 3:

Kazakhstania
Fmjphoenix
Fimble Loving Peoples
Splinteria

Overview:

Well people here we go... (I just need some help with the standings cuz i have like no clue how to work that).

Good luck all!

Hockey Canada's Roster:

Forwards:

97 Bullen, Terry
11 Clark, Glen
2 Coyle, Pat
19 Dairon, Brad
7 Doyle, Colin
27 Giles, Matt
25 Gill, Chris
22 Graham, Rory
14 Harrison, Dean
99 Heard, Russ
21 Jones, Pat
6 Ladouceur, Dan
10 Langdale, Chris
1 Langdale, Kevin
76 Maynard, Niall
33 Millin, Ken
12 O'Brien, Marty
67 O'Connor, Ryan
42 Olson, John

Defence:

23 Reed, Brad
Sedgewick, Cam
93 Squire, Kim
8 Stroup, Dan
9 Toth, Kaleb
32 Veltman, Jim

Goalies:

25 Campbell, Pat
44 Cosmo, Anthony
29 Watson, Bob

Hockey Canada kix bum!

MD 1:

Hockey Canada- 10
Splinteria-11

Sarzonia- 13
Funny Looking Islands- 8

Fmjphoenix- 8
Marligantis- 6

Fimble Loving Peoples- 17
Lovisia- 12

Euroslavia- 7
Tonissa- 11

(Overtime)
Largent- 13
Kazakhstania- 12

There is the scores... I have no clue how to do the standings.

OOC: You have Splinteria listed in both Division 2 and Division 3.

What I'd suggest is doing a C&P from World Cup standings and modifying those. I can do that for you later on if you'd like.

Kazahstanian fans today were aghast by the close game against Lergent, their recently formed Lacrosse team being defeated in overtime against the strong largent side.

In the countries first international competition, ever, this is not a good sign! But the fans were adament that the team had the ability to win matches.

FLP won their first lacrosse match depsite not knowing what the sport was.

If this keeps up they should do well.

Sarzonia... please fix any glitches possible (and someone please do some standings!)

Division 1:

Team: GP W L OL P GF GA GD
Tonissa 1 1 0 0 2 11 7 +4
Largent 1 1 0 0 2 13 12 +1
Hockey Canada 1 0 1 0 0 10 11 -1
Lovisia 1 0 1 0 0 12 17 -5

Division 2:

Team: GP W L OL P GF GA GD
Sarzonia 1 1 0 0 2 13 8 +5
Splinteria 1 1 0 0 2 11 10 +1
Euroslavia 1 0 1 0 0 7 11 -4
Funny Looking Islands 1 0 1 0 0 8 13 -5

Division 3:

Team: GP W L OL P GF GA GD
Fimble Loving Peoples 1 1 0 0 2 17 12 +5
Fmjphoenix 1 1 0 0 2 8 6 +2
Kazakhstania 1 0 0 1 1 12 13 -1
Marligantis 1 0 1 0 0 6 8 -2

NorthSports:

FLP comes out with a bang by beating Lovisia. Meanwhile Sarzonia handles Funny Looking Islands 13-8. Kaz loses a heartbreaker in overtime to Largent. Oh No! Host and favourite loses opener to Splinteria! More will be posted so keep it coming! Scores to be posted shortly.

:eek: So much for letting anyone, other than yourself, post an RP before scores were produced...

:eek: So much for letting anyone, other than yourself, post an RP before scores were produced...

Actually, I just posted a roster... sue me. :(
You could sign up for the next one if you want. Scorinating right now before I go to my hockey game.......

^^^ Looking above :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: ^^^ Sorry Sar... if any consolation, i put like alot of time into my standings.

Slash opens with blaze, 13-8

Even though lacrosse is little more than a recreation sport for Sarzonia, Coach Dave Howland was optimistic heading into the inaugural Lacrosse World Cup. The players in Sarzonia's recreational leagues took the sport seriously enough to play hard and understand the rules, and National Lacrosse League games trailed only old National Football League contests in popularity in Sarzonia.

"We've got as good a chance of winning as anybody," Howland said. "We're only a matter of time away from forming a national league in this sport. Football's not the only sport we can do in Sarzonia."

The Slash made Howland look like a prophet, playing like a team that had been together a lot longer than one week's worth of practice in dispatching Funny Looking Islands 13-8 in the World Cup opener for both teams. Center Jeff Prescott scored the first goal in Slash history with 12:32 to go in the first quarter with a off-handed blast while fighting off a defender. Defender Tom Spencer scored twice and assisted on Prescott's goal, which was one of three Prescott goals.

"We just played a great game out there," Prescott said. "It'll be a little while before we get our legs under us, but it was fun to get out there and play as a team."

The Slash will play their next game against Marligantis, who lost their first game to Fmjphoenix 8-6 in the lowest scoring matchup on this first day of the World Cup. Howland said the team would practice with an eye toward beating a "tough defense."

"You only allow eight goals in a box lacrosse game, you're doing something right defensively," Howland said. "I guess that applies to us too. But we're going to have our work cut out for us."

(sorry this is untimely and quick, but I need to hurry)

MD2:

Hockey Canada- 18
Funny Looking Islands- 9

Sarzonia- 12
Marlgantis- 10

Fmjphoenix- 14
Lovisia- 6

Fimble Loving Peoples- 7
Tonissia- 13

Euroslavia- 16
Kazakhstania- 18

Largent- 4
Splinteria- 14

NorthSports:

Hockey Canada gets first win by doubling up on Funny looking Islands. Sarzonia wins 2nd straight with win over Marlgantis. Fmjphoenix walks all over Lowly Lovisia with a 14-6 rout. Fimble Loving Peoples lose a lead to Tonissia. Euroslavia and Kazakhstania don't know the meaning of defence in a high-scoring affair. Splinteria's goalie knows where the ball (or net) is by only allowing 4 goals in a huge win.


Thank you, someone please help with standings (i'm lost)

Division 1 P W L OL Pts GF-GA GD
Tonissa 2 2 0 0 4 24-14 +10
Hockey Canada 2 1 1 0 2 28-20 +8
Largent 2 1 1 0 2 17-26 -9
Lovisa 2 0 2 0 0 18-31 -13

Division 2 P W L OL Pts GF-GA GD
Splinteria 2 2 0 0 4 25-14 +11
Sarzonia 2 2 0 0 4 25-18 +7
Euroslavia 2 0 2 0 0 23-29 -6
Funny Looking Islands 2 0 2 0 0 17-31 -14

Division 3 P W L OL Pts GF-GA GD
Fmjphoenix 2 2 0 0 4 22-12 +10
Kazakhstania 2 1 0 1 3 30-29 +1
Fimble Loving Peoples 2 1 1 0 2 24-25 -1
Marligantis 2 0 2 0 0 16-20 -4

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The Marligantis Roster:
:: Mnan'i A'a ( 24 )
:: R'iaa Traiargiir'aag'u'a ( 24 )
:: Iunu Naailinr ( 24 )
:: Aaanura'tlilraoanimr Larirr'n ( 23 )
:: Iimg Ga'rr ( 24 )
:: Uami'u Ortigorii'g ( 29 )
:: Ri'ai'tniiuoiuin Iln ( 18 )
:: Mr'iurir'mr Atiou'irriia ( 24 )
:: Rui'mliala'I'r Tul ( 23 )
:: Iolgmiia'irot'rl'g No'ttaai'rltuggu ( 23 )
:: Irr G'anrioii ( 20 )
:: Uuiu'n Or'ogimat'i ( 15 )
:: Rrrgogrn'ttal Ioailiti'loi'aii ( 19 )
:: Marliiar A'i ( 25 )
:: Rng'i Toin'rrnaaootom'go ( 29 )
:: Iaoioo'oiii'rgi'ir Eoriolinaaao'gn ( 24 )


Marligantis Furious at Tournament Hosts

Marligantis are furious at the hosts of the Laccrosse tournament. Marligantis were not even informed of the start of the tournament, and already two matches have taken place. Marligantis feels unfairly cheated out of the chance to win these matches because they did not even get to send a team to the game before the game took place. Marligantis wishes that the hosts take more consideration to the fact that everybody doesnt sit on the forums 24 hours a day with a bug crawling up their leg waiting to post scores. Marligantis wishes to have a chance to do well in something. Marligantis realizes that this will not be Laccrosse, thanks to the poor hosting. Marligantis thinks that the hosts should not have invited other teams, if they wished only to make the cup revolve around their own desires and schedule. Marligantis assumes they will not be able to win now. Marligantis hopes future scores will provide teams with a chance to at least see their score before the next scores are posted. Marligantis congratulates Sarzonia on being able to sneak an RP in between the sporatic posting of scores.


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Slash tired of whining from Marligantis

Sarzonia's 12-10 victory over Marligantis in the first-ever Lacrosse World Cup didn't come without controversy. After the game, the Marligantis team complained to World Cup organisers about the allegedly fast start to the World Cup.

"It's not my fault that team wasn't ready to play," Coach Dave Howland said. "I can only train one team at a time and I've got to focus on my team. This smacks of sour grapes from a team that takes winning and losing too seriously."

"Marligantis assumes they will not be able to win now," the complaint read in part. "Marligantis thinks that the hosts should not have invited other teams, if they wished only to make the cup revolve around their own desires and schedule."

"Jeez, can't those creeps stop whining," center Jeff Prescott (two goals) said after the game. "They lost fair and square and now they're crying because they didn't get practice time? They need to suck it up and start playing."

The verbal jousting overshadowed a strong performance by a Slash team that has averaged 12.5 goals in its two matches and has conceded 18. The Slash (2-0) is tied for third place among World Cup teams with 25 goals and is fourth with 18 goals against. Goaltender Chris Bancroft made nine saves in the win over Marligantis and has 16 on the tournament.

"We're just going to go back out there and focus on lacrosse," Bancroft said. "Marligantis needs to shut up and start playing like men."

Hockey Canada crushes Funny Looking Islands 18-9

Today Hockey Canada beat Funny Looking islands 18-9 in a rput that saw Hockey Canada dominating from start to finish. Goalie Bob Watson played awful even for his standards as he admitted to playing an awful game tonight. Colin Doyle took the lead in scoring by scoring 6 in their 1st game and 5 against FLI to take the goal-scoring lead to 11 goals in 2 games.

Hockey Canadians are flocking to the lacrosse arenas all over Hockey Canada to watch their next few games. Their next opponent, Marigantais, is winless in the tournement and has been complaining excessively in the past few hours. However, Hockey Canada will try to defend their honour and rights by beating Marigantis and proving they are the best lacrosse nation in the world!

LSN News: Bitter-Sweet

"Welcome to another session of LNS News, for all your Largentian Sports news. It was a bitter-sweet opening in the Lacrosse games. The Largentian team squeezed by in over time but got their asses handed to them in the next game by the Splinteria team. Most analasists contribute this to the injury of star defense man, Greg Winn.

"However he will be back by the next game and a win is expected, the third place standing will hopefully be a thing of the past and Largent will return to its rightful place in the top half of the standings. Also, other star attack player, Timothy Craig is reportedly recovering from a pulled muscle, just more hope for a substantial win next time. Thats all for this edition of LNS News."

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Marligantis Questions Sarzonian Comments

Marligantis are left wondering what Sarzonia could be insinuating on their latest comments. Marligantis note it is not their business if Sarzonia are buddy buddy with the host nation, but would like to be given as fair a chance as anyone to compete. Marligantis questions the Sarzonian suggestion that "Marligantis needs to shut up and start playing like men." Marligantis invites Sarzonia to take a look at the Marligantian Uniforms. Marligantis plays in a pink and purple uniform, with a large butterfly on the front. Marligantis should not be expected to play like men, and will instead use other methods to try and achieve success. Marligantis also suspect match fixing will occur in their next game, against the hosts, Hockey Canada. Marligantis suspect to find Robert Hoyzer on the sidelines with a Hockey Canada T-Shirt under his referring kit, and will instead focus on trying to figure out if any other teams are aware that the competition, and complain some more.


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Slash win first two matches with ease, show why lacrosse is a popular sport in Fmjphoenix

Fmjphoenix handled their first two matches like the Vanguard Slash, the top lacrosse team in Fmjphoenix, with ease. They played it dominantly as if it was their nature. They defeated Marligantis 8-6 and then manhandled Lovisa 14-6. Apologies go out as there is not time to relay info from the matches, but a little information can be given.

#3 scored 4 goals in match one and 4 goals in match two

#12 scored 2 goals in match one and 3 goals in match two

#1 scored 1 goal in the first match and 3 goals in the second match

#5 scored 1 goal in the first match and 2 goals in the second match

#14 scored 2 goals in the second match

Team roster will come later when the names have been given to the numbers.

Euroslav Team Falls Again

The Euroslav Team fell for the second time in a row, losing to Kazakhstania by two points. Statistically, their team is almost equal to the rest of the teams out there, if you compare the points for and points against, however, the thing that matters the most is if you can follow through with a win. Each time, the Euroslav Team has lost it by a few points. There needs to be a turn-around very quickly, or else they will have no chance at making the playoffs.

MD3:

Hockey Canada- 13
Marligantis- 9

Sarzonia- 14
Lovisia- 16

Fmjphoenix- 17 (OVERTIME)
Tonissia- 16

Fimble Loving Peoples- 8
Kazakhstania- 10

Euroslavia- 22
Largent- 9

Funny Looking Islands- 12
Splinteria- 7

Division 1 P W L OL Pts GF-GA GD
Tonissa 3 2 0 1 5 40-31 +9
Hockey Canada 3 2 1 0 4 41-29 +12
Lovisa 3 1 2 0 0 34-45 -11
Largent 3 1 2 0 2 26-48 -19

Division 2 P W L OL Pts GF-GA GD
Splinteria 3 2 1 0 4 32-26 +6
Sarzonia 3 2 1 0 4 39-34 +5
Euroslavia 3 1 2 0 2 45-38 +7
Funny Looking Islands 3 1 2 0 2 29-38 -9

Division 3 P W L OL Pts GF-GA GD
Fmjphoenix 3 3 0 0 6 39-28 +11
Kazakhstania 3 2 0 1 5 40-37 +3
Fimble Loving Peoples 3 1 2 0 2 32-35 -3
Marligantis 3 0 3 0 0 25-33 -8

The Chromas Get Their First Victory!

The Euroslav team finally received their first victory in a lashing of the team from Largent. The final score was 22-9. After the match, the head coach of the Euroslav team responded with, "Today, I finally seen the teamwork and the motivation that we have been working for. I seen it in their eyes. They wanted to win, and they refuse to be known as just another team. These guys are known for their comebacks, and I believe that the rest of the conference needs to be careful. Once they set their eyes on the goal, its almost impossible to stop them."

If you look at the statistics, the Chromas have the best offense in the entire Lacrosse World Cup. Despite being in third position, their team is vastly under-rated. The conference that they are in is probably the hardest conference to succeed in, with such great teams as Sarzonia, Splinteria, and Funny Looking Islands.

MD4:

Well, we've all got 22 games to play... and here is game 4 (there will be a 3 day rest after the 11th game for teams to recooperate)

Hockey Canada- 17
Lovisia- 6

Sarzonia- 13 (OVERTIME)
Tonissia- 12

Fmjphoenix- 6 (OVERETIME)
Kazakhstania- 7

Fimble Loving Peoples- 12
Largent- 19

Euroslavia- 20
Splinteria- 9

Funny Looking Islands- 7
Marligantis- 18

NorthSports:

Our beloved Hockey Canada back on track. Sarzonia messes up Tonissia's plans of taking top spot in Division 1. Kaz beats Fmjphoenix in OT to tie them in 1st in Division 3. Largent notches win #2 beating FLP. Euroslavia must have god on their side with a 20-9 win over Splinteria (I checked and odds of getting 3 b2b +20 goal games are 1:287). Marligantis doesn't look like the team they started as after beating Funny Looking Islands 18-7, seems like bitchin' and complainin' actually can get you a win in NS, who'd a thunk?

Hockey Canada happy with win, worried about Tonissia.

Hockey Canadians have been celebrating with their 17-6 rout of Lovisia, bet there is a shadow upon them... Tonissia.
Division 1 rivals Tonissia and host Hockey Canada are tied for 1st with 6 points. Though Fmjphoenix has 7 points after losing in overtime to Kazakhstania, making them the top team in international Lacrosse at the moment, if Fmjphoenix wins, they will have 9 points and either team will have 8, making them still 2nd overall.

Scouting Reports:

Sarzonia: The gritty Sarzonians are on top of Division 2, but not by fluke. These guys may prove a larger threat than what has been revealed.

Fmjphoenix: Topping international Lacrosse with 7 points, Fmjphoenix is like the Brazil of soccer. You will lose to them, just by a little bit.

Fimble Loving Peoples: Being last in Division 3 doesn't mean squat, believe it. These guys have 18 games to turn it around so don't think they are down so fast.

Euroslavia: If you could describe the Euroslav attack in one word it would be "WOW". 65 goals in 4 games seems something like a miracle more than a statistic, but Euroslavia is pulling it off. They must have God or something behind the bench...

Largent: A good team, just coming up short. Keep an eye out for them later in the round robin, they shine late in the tourney.

Kazakhstania: Tied for 1st in Division 3, Kazakhstania will be the dark horse in this World Cup... not making much noise, but beheading the giants that storm through the rankings.

More to come! (Damn English classes... I'm not going to england!)

LSN News: 50-50 Isn't Bad

"Well the Largentian team is fifty fifty. It isn't a winning record but it sure isn't a losing one either. Their team has been solid but coming up short on goals. The coach of the Sachems has made a change however, all midi's will switch from their traditional long-sticks to short sticks. They have the skill for attack and enough speed to still have an okay defense. Lead by Greg Winn, the defense should hold up as long as he stays healthy.

"The Sachem's next game will be against the fmjpheonix team. They are good but not too good. The only goal of the sachems is to loose by no more than two, one of the main reasons they switched to an offensive strategy. Also, Winn has told us that penalties will not be something he is concerned with. An injured opponent is much better than a healthy one."

Division 1 P W L OL Pts GF-GA GD
Hockey Canada 4 3 1 0 6 58-35 +23
Tonissa 4 2 0 2 6 52-44 +8
Largent 4 2 2 0 4 45-60 -15
Lovisa 4 1 3 0 2 40-62 -22

Division 2 P W L OL Pts GF-GA GD
Sarzonia 4 3 1 0 6 52-46 +6
Euroslavia 4 2 2 0 4 65-47 +18
Splinteria 4 2 2 0 4 41-46 -5
Funny Looking Islands 4 1 3 0 2 36-56 -20

Division 3 P W L OL Pts GF-GA GD
Kazakhstania 4 3 0 1 7 47-43 +4
Fmjphoenix 4 3 0 1 7 45-35 +10
Fimble Loving Peoples 4 1 3 0 2 44-54 -10
Marligantis 4 1 3 0 2 44-40 +2

Slash split games, lead group

Fortunately for Coach Dave Howland and the Sarzonian box lacrosse team, they didn't have very much time to stew over their first loss of the inaugural World Cup of Lacrosse. After dropping a 16-14 match to previously winless Lovisa, the Slash rebounded by posting a comeback win, beating Tonissa 13-12 in overtime to take over first place in Division 2.

"We needed to come back after playing an atrocious game against Lovisa," Howland said. "We had no excuses losing to a weak team like that. We were fortunate to beat a quality team after trailing for three quarters against them." The Slash (3-1) scored a total of five goals in the first three quarters, trailing 11-5 heading into the fourth.

Then center Bill Rowland came alive. He scored three of his four goals in the fourth period to lead a 4-0 run that brought the Slash to 11-9 with 8:46 to go in the quarter. Tonissa got one goal back at the 6:57 mark, but center Jeff Prescott scored the game tying goal with 31 seconds remaining in regulation to force the overtime period. He also assisted on the other two goals in the Slash's comeback.

"It's all on us," Prescott yelled as his team gathered on the player's bench after the end of regulation. He then set up Rowland for the winning goal when he came in for injured left winger Kevin Califf.

"It felt great to get the winner," Rowland said in the jubilant Slash locker room. "We're feeling some heat from Euroslavia and that attack, so we've got to play our best lacrosse to beat them. Hockey Canada and Fmjphoenix are also going to be tough. We have to be just as tough as they are."

Chromas set their sights on Sarzonia

After a second victory in a row, the team is officially back to the .500 mark. A quick turn-around, or as others would put it, a slow start gave the Euroslav team an 0-2 deficit, however, the players look like they've finally got back into the sway of things.

The head coach of Euroslavia was asked what his predictions would be, when the season was finished, as to where every team would be placed. Here is his response.

Division 1
1. Hockey Canada (They've got a strong group of players, and they work together quite efficiently. Look for them to be the main competition for the finals.)
2. Tonissa (They will definitely put Hockey Canada up for the challenge. Expect their team to work twice as hard for the rest of the Cup to oust Hockey Canada from first.)
3. Largent (Despite a slower start, this team is definitely one of the better teams in the league. Division 1 is definitely going to be difficult to defeat, but in order for Largent to make the playoffs, they need to step it up some more.)
4. Lovisa (It was unfortunate that such a team was thrown into a 'pack of wolves' (Division 1). This team really has to work harder than ever if it wants to stay out of the cellar of Division 1.)

Division 2
1. Sarzonia (This team, in my mind, is probably the favorite in winning this cup. Their team has proven itself to be one of the most efficient and respectable teams in the league.)
2. Euroslavia (I would certainly like to rank our team number one, however Sarzonia definitely has a chance at running away with things in this division. Our offense has proven to be the best in the league, but we'll see what happens when Euroslavia and Sarzonia face off. I can guarantee it will be one of the most watched games in the season.)
3. Splinteria (This team got off to a quick start, but lost it. Splinteria definitely has the potential at being one of the top teams in the League, however Division 2, in my opinion, is going to be the hardest to make it into the playoffs.)
4. Funny Looking Islands (I was personally shocked when FNI fell to 1-3 with this past game. They have a good team, but they have yet to release their true potential. They may certainly prove to be a rogue, when it comes down to playoff time.)

Division 3
1. Fmjphoenix (Despite its loss to Kazakhstania, I really think that this team will prove to be the best in Division 3. Their offense needs to be improved upon though, for this to happen.)
2. Kazakhstania (they are really going to put Fmjphoenix up for their money. If Fmj doesn't step up their offense, Kazakhstania will easily take advantage of it, and take the lead in the Division.)
3. Fimble Loving Peoples (Their team has potential, just as Splinteria does in Division 2, but they have yet to show it. Teamwork is a quality that this team has, but they need to work harder at it.)
4. Marligantis (Another one of those teams that might prove to be the upsetter when it comes to the end of the season. They could potentially deny a few teams their chance at going into the playoffs. Look for this team to catch up to the rest of the pack, and possibly speed ahead of them in the rest of the season.)

FLP back on form.

After recording 3 straight losses FLP are recording the kind of scores expected at the start of the tournament. With a team formed from the group of people sent to find out what lacrosse is, they have completed the expected and sunk like bricks.

The early win was clearly a fluke, but they remain hopeful. They have even created a makeshift training pitch and are practicing. Things may yet pick up.

Alrighty then, scorinating took like 40 minutes to do here, I don't know why.

MD5:

Hockey Canada- 16 (OVERTIME)
Tonissia- 15

Sarzonia- 12
Kazakhstania- 10

Fmjphoenix- 9
Largent- 13

Fimble Loving Peoples- 13
Euroslavia- 15

Lovisia- 5
Funny Looking Islands- 7

Marligantis- 14 (OVERTIME)
Splinteria-13

NorthSports:

Welcome back folks! Hockey Canada lucks out with an OT win over Tonissia. Sarzonia edges Kazakhstania. Largent pulls out a miracle and takes down Fmjphoenix. FLP no match for Euroslav onslaught. Funny Looking Islands beat Lovisia in lowest scoring game of tournement. Lowly Marligantis butterflies are flying high after beating Splinteria.

Looks like Hockey Canada has some breathing room but Tonissia is still fighting heard.

Calm down HC. I know you're eager but you have posted 5 matches in 2 days.

You need to leave time for people to RP.

Does that count as a complaint? It wasn't meant to be.

Kazakhstania on Attack

Kazakhstania look to be in a commanding position in it's division, even after another loss against Sarzonia, who look to be the teams closest rivals.

Wearing their Green and Yellow strips and fashionable non-advertising, the team look smart even as they grace defeat in their recent very close matches. The team has proclaimed:

"We wish to perhaps make it through the division stages, but all we can hope for is a place in the final!"

Slash win close in overtime, lose close in overtime, then forget what do do in another loss

The Fmjphoenix Slash take a 17-16 win over Tonissa in overtime with an amazing 8 goals scored by forward #3, including the game winner. The Slash are looking like the top performing team offensively, but the defense needs work. Other goalscorers were #12 with 4, #4 with 4, and #1 with 1.

Another overtime game, another win. Right? Wrong. The Slash were narrowly beaten out by Kazakhstania 6-7, the SLahses lowest scoring output. Despite the loss, the Slash are still a front runner for making it far, and still have much more to do. #3 scored 4 goals, with the other 2 coming from #12.

Defense destroyed Fmjphoenix in the last game as they lost to Largent 9-13. Goalkeeper #24 was having a hard time seeing the ball as he could not even come close to stopping it. THey will need to work on it more in order to have any chance to keep going. #3 scored 3 goals, #12 scored 3 goals, #1 scored 2 goals, #14 scored 1 goal.

Calm down HC. I know you're eager but you have posted 5 matches in 2 days.

You need to leave time for people to RP.

Does that count as a complaint? It wasn't meant to be.

Understandable, however most, if not all leagues don't play nearly as many games as we are going to in this Cup, so it all probably evens out.

You also seem to be a winning a lot of your games...you're not going to do a 'me as Mas' are you?

MD6:

Hockey Canada- 12
Kazakhstania- 14

Sarzonia- 15
Largent- 11

Fmjphoenix- 17
Euroslavia- 9

Funny looking Islands- 21
Lovisia- 15

Tonissia- 8
Splinteria- 14

Fimble Loving Peoples- 13 (OVERTIME)
Marligantis- 14

Losing continues. People not surpised.

FLP continue to be humiliated at lacrosse. The nations people are not really surprised though. The minds of the nation are incessantly pessimistic, and even more so with this sport, where it is widely shown that none of the player actually know the finer points of lacrosse.

They just hope the team bows out of the competition with grace.

NorthSports:

Hockey Canada taken down by red-hot Kazakhstania. Sarzonia keep on pace with a 15-11 win over Largent. Fmjphoenix turned Euroslavia's offence against them by scoring 17 goals in a win. Funny Looking Islands are making Lovisia look funny after handing them loss number 5. Splinteria cruises to an easy win over strong Tonissia. Marligantis gets it's 2nd 14-13 win in overtime (seems wierd no?).

Division 1 GP W L OL Pts WS GF-GA GD
Hockey Canada 6 4 2 0 8 L1 86-64 +22
Tonissa 6 2 1 3 7 L2 75-74 +1
Largent 6 3 3 0 6 L1 69-84 -15
Lovisa 6 1 5 0 2 L3 60-90 -30

Division 2 GP W L OL Pts WS GF-GA GD
Sarzonia 6 5 1 0 10 W3 79-67 +12
Splinteria 6 3 2 1 7 W1 68-68 0
Euroslavia 6 3 3 0 6 L1 89-77 +12
Funny Looking Islands 6 3 3 0 6 W2 64-76 -12

Division 3 GP W L OL Pts WS GF-GA GD
Kazakhstania 6 4 1 1 9 W1 71-67 +4
Fmjphoenix 6 4 1 1 9 W1 71-57 +18
Marligantis 6 3 3 0 6 W3 72-66 +6
Fimble Loving Peoples 6 1 4 1 3 L5 70-83 -13

Best Defense Shuts Down Euroslav Offense

The team from Fmjphoenix proved too much for the Euroslav team, shutting down their offense, and ending their three game winning streak, as well as pushing them back into third place in Division Two. When the first half of the game ended, the Euroslav team went back to its locker room to devise a strategy that would throw the Fmjphoenix team off of its typical defense, however the strategy didn't work, due to the flexibility of their opponents defense. When asked what the Euroslav team plans on doing, offense-wise, for the rest of the season, the Head Coach answered with, "We're going to keep bombarding our opponents with different strategies. There's only so much you can do when you're going against the best defense in the league, but we definitely learned something today. We just have to keep on our toes, and expect the unexpected. Our offense continues to be one of the strongest in the league, but there is still much room for improvement, and the team from Fmjphoenix showed that to us today."

Slash races to top of table

With a collection of players from recreation league box lacrosse teams, the Sarzonian national lacrosse team organisers weren't expecting much for the Slash. They expected to face teams from countries that had established national leagues and experienced professionals and expected to have their hats handed to them.

So far, it's been just the opposite. Besides a loss to lowly Lovisa, the Slash have proven to be one of the teams to beat in the inaugural Lacrosse World Cup. They continued their winning ways by defeating Largent 15-11, setting a team high for most goals in a game and extending their lead over Division 2 second place Splinteria to three points.

"We've played well so far this tournament," Coach Dave Howland said. "We're getting scoring when we need it and we're playing well defensively." The team is third out of 12 teams in scoring with 79 goals and is tied for fourth in goals against with 67. Only Hockey Canada and Fmjphoenix have higher goal differentials than the Slash's plus-12.

"I thought we might, might have a chance to do well," defenseman Jesse Lund said. "I don't think anyone in his right mind expected us to do this well at this stage of the tournament." Still, Lund cautioned the reporter that it was early. "There's still a long way to go in this tournament. We still have 16 round-robin matches left and then possibly a next stage."

Team officials from other World Cup teams were viewing game tapes of the Sarzonian recreation leagues and said that some of the teams played as well as pros.

"For a rec league, they're really intense," one team's general manager said. "You'd think it was a mid-calibre league the way they were getting at it."

Slash go back to scoring ways, defeat Euroslavia

The Fmjphoenix Slash produced another high scoring affair defeating Euroslavia 17-8, and went back up to be tied for first with Kazakhstania.

#3 scored 6 goals, proving again that he is a valuble asset to the Fmjphoenix team. Other scores were #15 scoring his first 3 goals, #1 getting 3 himself, #12 with 2, #8 with 2 and #14 with 1.

The Slash are still one of the top teams in the league and are going to continue to play hard to beat every team they play.

Do You Believe In Miracles?

"Yes, that is right, we did it. Despite our recent loss the victory over the Slash overshowdes in greatly. It leaves us asking; is there hope yet? Many believe there is, but don't go partying yet. We are still second to last and looking for our second wind. No changes will be made this time but the coach is gettin' down and dirty with the sachems. They will be training hard and will be performing at their best level during their next game."

Tonissia Roster



F
15 Alex Zero
25 Dylan McLaro
78 Doug Ladd
93 Moroso Van den Haeger
1 Luigi Mario
66 Zander Conway
99 Jeff Lanoon
D
8 Dale Ernhard
7 Zaxby McScott
76 Phil Lip
14 Ross Perzojicaff
G
56 Mario Luigi
23 Ken Wallice

Fmjphoenix Slashers

* denotes starters

Goalkeepers:
#24 Gourl Hovel*
#88 Berry Dunker

Defenders:
#15 Susan Devole*
#09 Brian Boytoy
#22 Corran Horn*
#02 Verial Brandoy*
#20 Link Dorsal

Midfielders:
#08 George Hush*
#11 Scerina Preval
#05 Darius Rush*
#18 Levant Wordly*
#00 Justin Listerine

Forwards
#03 Chad DeBolt*
#01 Tony Buck*
#12 Barry Larkin*
#20 Randy Tucker
#13 Freddy Kragen

I may need some help with the remaining 5 game schedule (for the rest of the 1st half of the round robin).

Anyone feel free to help with the scheduling please.
(I g2g and don't have time to see all the schedule)

1/4 Awards:

God Scoring Goals Award (best offence): Euroslavia

What's A Goalie? Award (worst defence): Lovisia

Rockets not working award (worst start): Marligantis

Lacrosse is a sport? (most clueless): Tonissia

Freezinmei Nutsov Award (coldest nation competing): Hockey Canada

Mmmmmmm chicken! Award (no clue what this is for): Fmjphoenix & Kazakhstania

Best Defense: Fmjphoenix (fewest goals allowed :D)

OOC:

Yay! Chicken!

Sorry guys, I amn't RPing at all, no roster as so far. I'm a bit busy, you see. Well, here it is:

IC:

Kazakhstanian Roster

Goalkeepers:

Stuart Busby
Kier Johnson

Defenders:

Michael Winton
David Whelan
Findlay Blair
Zander Diamond
Paul Smith
Chris Paul

Midfielders:

Stuart Crook
Thomas Curran
Adam Fisher
Ross Strang
Tarique Nabi
Daniel Marr
Neil Kedsley

Forwards

Jordan Young
Ross Kemp
Adam Pollock
Liam Fisher
Michael Hart

The team this eyar looks especially strong, and so far look to be doing well. "Perhaps we should play this more often" is the general feeling in Kazakhstania, with millions glued to their TV's every match! Everyone here hoeps the good form continues, and we advance to the next round!

Sachem Roster

*= star player
**= Super Star

Attack:

Timothy Craig 14 **
Gage Jackson 17
Mike Weiner 18
Kevin Wall 15
Jake Arwe 20
Mike Feblowitz 16

Mid:

Etienne Johnson 9 *
Pierre Pedego 8
Vincent Phillips 10
James McCaffery 11*
Jack Fallon 12*
Cameron Hudson 13


Defense:

Greg Winn 5 **
Achmed Kwak 4
Mark Cohen 3*
Bernard Alper
Jeff Becker
Vlad Kolchinski*

Goal:

Samuel Grimes 1*
Peter Borneuff 2

Ok, um.... I need help with the remaining 5 games of the 1st half of the tournement so we can continue.

Thanks for ur help ppl!

MD 7:

1 vs 6
2 vs 5
3 vs 4
7 vs 12
8 vs 11
9 vs 10

Ok people, we're all excited to see what's gonna happen so here's the latest scores:

Hockey Canada 17
Largent 12

Sarzonia 14
Euroslavia 15

Fmjphoenix 10
Fimble Loving Peoples 13

Kazakhstania 8
Splinteria 15

Tonissia 6
Funny Looking Islands 18

Lovisia 11 (OVERTIME)
Marligantis 12

NorthSports:

Hockey Canada brushes off loss to Kaz with win over Largent. Sarzonia's late goals prove not wnough in loss to Euroslavia. FLP loses losing ways in win over Fmjphoenix. Splinteria nearly doubles up on Kaz. Funny Looking Islands pull upset on Tonissia. Lovisia loses to Marligantis on OT.

Heading into final 4 games of round robin, it's getting really close.

FLP win. Experts confused as to nations sporting prowess.

FLP recorded their first win, showing signs that they can be pretty good at this kind of thing, when they try. But going into the fial leg opf matches we find that the team are still expecting to be defeated. You just can't put pessimism down.

Division 1 GP W L OL Pts WS GF-GA GD
Hockey Canada 7 5 2 0 10 W1 103-76 +27
Tonissa 7 2 2 3 7 L3 81-92 -11
Largent 7 3 4 0 6 L2 81-101 -20
Lovisa 7 1 5 1 3 L4 71-102 -31

Division 2 GP W L OL Pts WS GF-GA GD
Sarzonia 7 5 2 0 10 L1 93-82 +11
Splinteria 7 4 2 1 9 W2 83-76 +7
Euroslavia 7 4 3 0 8 W1 104-91 +13
Funny Looking Islands 7 4 3 0 8 W3 79-79 0

Division 3 GP W L OL Pts WS GF-GA GD
Kazakhstania 7 4 2 1 9 L1 79-82 -3
Fmjphoenix 7 4 2 1 9 L1 81-70 +11
Marligantis 7 4 3 0 8 W4 84-77 +7
Fimble Loving Peoples 7 2 4 1 5 W1 83-93 -10


Well, there you have it... the points and standings... this took me like forever...

Is 2nd Possible?

"Well, our national team at our teams national passtime is sucking it up but there may be a ray of hope yet. we are only one point out of second place an a win in our next game will put us in second. This may not get us past the round-robin but at least we will walk away form this competition with some respect. The team continues to train and work hard. They are only focused on this one game, on what could be there next win and their ticket to second place."

*snip*

Well, there you have it... the points and standings... this took me like forever...

If you type it out in Notepad first, it cuts down on time spent considerably. That's what I do.

MD8 Schedule:

1 vs 5
2 vs 4
3 vs 6
7 vs 8
9 vs 12
10 vs 11

With 3 games left... here is the score from last night:

Hockey Canada- 18 (OVERTIME)
Euroslavia-17

Sarzonia- 14
Fimble Loving Peoples- 16

Fmjphoenix- 10
Largent- 15

Kazakhstania- 16
Tonissia- 11

Lovisia- 7
Splinteria- 14

Marligantis- 13
Funny Looking Islands- 16

NorthSports:

As most teams are making a final dash for a playoff spot, here is a basic overview of what's going on with the teams (a breif comment on each):

Hockey Canada: The hosts have gotten lucky... but will it last?

Tonissia: A good start, but will they stumble at the finish line?

Largent: Flying coming into the last part of the round robin.

Lovisia: Miracles may happen, but they should pray for a better future.

Sarzonia: In a tight pack, it's all up to them to make it through.

Splinteria: These guys know how to stay competitive.

Euroslavia: All out attack could get them all out wins.

Funny Looking Islands: They don't look so funny coming down to the wire.

Kazakhstania: They'll beat anyone in their way to the finals.

Fmjphoenix: Keeping it cool as they heat up Division 3.

Marligantis: Butterflies win at lacrosse? Now I've seen everything.

Fimble Loving Peoples: Maybe their hockey team should play lacrosse... they'd win a whole lot more, maybe even go to the finals like CC9.

OOC: How exactly is this being scored. I have a few concerns...

OOC: How exactly is this being scored. I have a few concerns...

OOC: It is a little suspiscious. But I'm on back to back wins so no complaints. Yay for being a hypocrite.

IC:

Two wins on the trot signals end of world, proclaim religious leaders.

After two wins on the trot religious leaders all over FLP are proclaiming the apocalypse. They are mystified how a team can win where the only people who know even the merest details about the game must be used as the squad. A team of government clerks and librarians. However they have soon slipped into sportsmanship and we have word that they are already drinking heavily and sleeping with hookers.

OOC: How exactly is this being scored. I have a few concerns...

Scorinated with the scorinator and to set the scores in the right kind of style (for lacrosse), I added all the scores from the NLL from last season.

Scores can reach a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 25. It's like dice, 7 being most common (in this case low teen scores) and 12 and 2 being least common (like 3 or 25). However, a team's chances of winning by more than 20 goals is 1:7392.

MD9: schedule

1 vs 4
2 vs 6
3 vs 5
7 vs 10
9 vs 11
8 vs 12

MD9:

2 games left! Who's gonna win them?

Hockey Canada- 16 (OVERTIME)
Fimble Loving Peoples- 17

Sarzonia- 14
Largent- 16

Fmjphoenix- 12
Euroslavia- 19

Kazakhstania- 9
Marligantis- 11

Lovisia- 8
Funny Looking Islands- 17

Tonissia- 13 (OVERTIME)
Splinteria- 12

NorthSports:

Hockey Canada loses in OT to FLP, who seems to be gaining momentum. Largent gets a big win over Sarzonia, both need wins in the final 2 games to advance. Euroslavia keeps their reputation as high-offence with a 19-12 win over Fmjphoenix. Marligantis beats Kaz by 2 in a close game. Lovisia can't win against Funny Looking Islands. Tonissia gets by with a 13-12 win over Splinteria.

MD9:

NorthSports:
Euroslavia keeps their reputation as high-offence with a 19-12 win over Fmjphoenix. Marligantis beats Kaz by 2 in a close game. Lovisia can't win against Funny Looking Islands. Tonissia gets by with a 13-12 win over Splinteria.


You are just repeating the scores that you typed two inches above? I dont need to read them twice :)

Kazakhstanian's all voer the nation today got worried, as their team lost two on the trot at a game they thought they would be good at. It may be a close finale, and our good will is with the entire Kazakhstanian team!

*To Victory*

(Or at least the Semi's)

[U]Division 1
Hockey Canada
Largent
Tonissia
Lovisa

[code][U]Division 2
Euroslavia
Splinteria
Sarzonia
Funny Looking Islands

[code][U]Division 3
Kazakhstania
Marligantis
Fimble Loving Peoples
Fmjphoenix


Teams in Red are eliminated
Teams in Green have advanced.
Teams in Blue are in fighting for playoff spots.

FLP beat hosts, still in tournament.

A close win over hosts HC has kept FLP in the cup. They may be hanging on by a thread but they're hanging on nonetheless. It's 3 wins on the trot now with librarian Kenny Kilgallon on top form.

You are just repeating the scores that you typed two inches above? I dont need to read them twice :)

D'oh! :)

major bumpage

MD 10 Schedule:

1 vs 3
2 vs 4
5 vs 7
6 vs 12
9 vs 10
11 vs 8

There we go

MD10:

Hockey Canada- 15
Fmjphoenix- 11

Sarzonia- 17
Fimble Loving Peoples- 19

Euroslavia- 17
Kazakhstania- 12

Largent- 14
Splinteria- 8

Lovisia- 6
Marligantis- 13

Funny Looking Islands- 14
Tonissia- 10

NorthSports:

No OT? This is new. With only 1 game to go, teams are fighting right down to the wire. Many teams are fighting hard, winning big ones, losing small ones.

Hockey Canada beats Fmjphoenix in a really close one, though the score doesn't say. FLP dominates but nearly trips in a close win over Sarzonia. Euroslavia keeps attacking with a huge win over Kaz. Largent, who has been pretty quiet in the round robin makes a loud impression over Splinteria. Lovisia keeps losing, Marligantis proves that statement. Funny Looking Islands are no longer that funny after taking down giant Tonissia.

(asking kindly for a standing post, i'm a lil busy right now wit examz)

Kazakhstanian's Cry for Playoff Spot!

Kazahstanians today were in shock after their large defeat off of Euroslavia! Kazkahstania actually wan'ts to win something, and hopes they can do it with a final win! Can we go through!

The whole of Kazkahstania hopes we can.

FLP still has a chance? Is there nothing we can't do well?

FLP recorded yet another win, and seem to still have a chance of progressing to the next round. Pundits are holding their breath on this one, however fans are luud and clear in their expectations of failure.

Fmjphoenix falling hard after strong start

After a strong start to the tournament, the Fmjphoenix Slashers have fallen apart big time, and need to start playing hard to have a chance at playoffs. They had the best defense, but it has not been playing good at all. They need to step up before they are crushed under.

Hockey Canada, along with many other nations, awaits final game.

Hockey Canada is eurupting in joy and sorrow as the round robin draws to a close. The founding nation of the Lacrosse World Cup has been filled with nations that have dominated and stunk up the court. However, after tomorrow's game... we will remember those who have fallen.

R.I.P.

Major Bumpage so there is some bumping to be done.

The final game of the round robin schedule:

MD11:

1 vs 2
3 vs 4
5 vs 6
7 vs 8
9 vs 10
11 vs 12



We will say goodbye to a few teams in just a few moments. The scores must be posted (after scorination).

Congrats! We have our relegation round teams! Here is the scores:

MD11:

Hockey Canada- 10
Sarzonia- 16

Fmjphoenix- 13
Fimble Loving Peoples- 9

Euroslavia- 17
Largent- 12

Kazakhstania- 15
Tonissia-13

Lovisia- 8
Marligantis- 11

Funny Looking Islands- 9
Splinteria- 16

NorthSports:

Hockey Canada loses to Sarzonia in the last game. Fmjphoenix could just get that win they've been ahing for. Euroslavia slams upstart Largent. Kazakhstania may have put out Tonissia with that win. Marligantis gets win over lol Lovisia. And Splinteria goes big over Funny looking Islands.

Teams Qualified for relegation:

Hockey Canada
Kazakhstania
Marligantis
Largent
Euroslavia
Splinteria
Sarzonia
Fimble Loving Peoples

Quarter Final Series (best of 3):

Hockey Canada
Fimble Loving Peoples

Kazakhstania
Sarzonia

Euroslavia
Splinteria

Largent
Marligantis

(Semi finals best of 3 and finals are best of 5) Good luck!

R.I.P. Teams that have departed us...

Lovisia
Fmjphoenix
Funny Looking Islands
Tonissia

We bid you ado...

We bid you ado...

'adieu' :)

Sorry... took too many stoopid pills today

FLP through. Dancing ordered.

Upon confirmation that FLP were through to the quarter finals, and thus ruling all over the place in yet another sport, it was ordered that every citizen must perform an embarresing dance for 10 mi9nutes each day. The dance may be performed within the confines of ones own home however, and an audience is not nessecary.

The team have also been told that, having halted pessism temporarily, they better not start losing.

Division 1 GP W L OL Pts WS GF-GA GD
Hockey Canada 11 7 3 1 15 L1 162-137 +25
Largent 11 6 5 0 12 L1 138-150 -12
Tonissa 11 3 5 3 9 L2 128-149 -19
Lovisa 11 1 9 1 3 L8 100-157 -54

Division 2 GP W L OL Pts WS GF-GA GD
Euroslavia 11 7 3 1 15 W3 174-145 +29
Funny Looking Islands 11 7 4 0 14 L1 136-126 +10
Splinteria 11 6 3 2 14 W1 133-119 +14
Sarzonia 11 6 5 0 12 W1 154-143 +11


Division 3 GP W L OL Pts WS GF-GA GD
Marligantis 11 7 4 0 14 W3 119-100 +19
Kazakhstania 11 6 4 1 13 W1 131-134 -3
Fmjphoenix 11 5 5 1 11 W1 127-128 -1
Fimble Loving Peoples 11 5 5 1 11 L1 144-154 -10

Kazakhstania Through!

Kazakhstania have made it through! Hurrah! In the first Lacrosse World Cup, Kazakhstania have made it through, and are indeed very happy! What they can look forward to now, no-one knows, but we wish the team luck!

To victory! Or at least the Semi's.

I'm confused as to how you picked which team goes against the other. Maybe we should go by seeds. 1 vs. 8, 2 vs. 7, 3 vs. 6, and 4 vs. 5.

EDIT: Also confused as to why Fimble Loving Peoples made it through, instead of Funny Looking Islands, seeing as FLI has the better record.

Wait. According to the tables we're not through........

Crap.

Cancel the damn dancing. Anyone caught dancing will be shot.

Wait. According to the tables we're not through........

Crap.

Cancel the damn dancing. Anyone caught dancing will be shot.

OOC: Sorry...didn't mean to spoil your fun..

OOC: Sorry...didn't mean to spoil your fun..

Meh. Gives me an excuse to shoot people. Everyone wins.

Sorry...

Revised relegation teams:

Hockey Canada
Largent
Euroslavia
Funny Looking Islands
Marligantis
Kazakhstania
Splinteria
Fmjphoenix

Series: (best of 3)

Hockey Canada
Fmjphoenix

Euroslavia
Splinteria

Marligantis
Largent

Kazakhstania
Funny Looking Islands

Game 1 of playoffs:

Fmjphoenix leads series 1-0

Hockey Canada- 12
Fmjphoenix- 17

Euroslavia leads series 1-0

Euroslavia- 16
Splinteria- 10

Largent leads series 1-0

Marligantis- 11
Largent- 15

Kazakhstania leads series 1-0

Kazakhstania- 14 (OVERTIME)
Funny Looking Islands-13

Kazakhstania Wins!

Kazakhstania, in their second overtiemd game of the competition, lead the series against worthy competitors Funny Looking Islands 1-0!

In an exciting game which involved several of Kazakhstania's top goalscorers and some fantastic keeping and possesion play, Kazakhstania hold a chance of goign through to the semi's!

Game 2 of Playoffs:

Series tied 1-1

Hockey Canada- 19
Fmjphoenix- 10

Euroslavia wins series 2-0

Euroslavia- 15
Splinteria- 13

Largent wins series 2-0

Marligantis- 16
Largent- 17 (OVERTIME)

Series tied 1-1

Kazakhstania- 8
Funny Looking Islands- 13

NorthSports:

Swept in 2? That's what Splinteria and Marligantis were saying after their narrow defeats at the hands of Largent and Euroslavia. Hockey Canada won to even the series with Fmjphoenix. Funny Looking Islands are hanging in there with a win to keep them alive for another day.

Playoff Game 3:

Hockey Canada wins 2-0

Hockey Canada- 17
Fmjphoenix- 16

Euroslavia wins series 2-0

Euroslavia
Splinteria

Largent wins series 2-0

Marligantis-
Largent-

Kazakhstania wins series 2-1

Kazakhstania- 18
Funny Looking Islands- 15

NorthSports:

Well then, we have our semi-final teams, but here is a breif summary of what happened yesterday: Hockey Canada wins by 1 but not in OT, bringing them to play Largent in the next round. Kazakhstania beats Funny Looking Islands, ending their somewhat-miracle World Cup.

Semi-Final Matchups (best of 5):

Hockey Canada
vs
Largent

Euroslavia
vs.
Kazakhstania

ooc: I'm back...

The Team That Time Forgot

"Well, it was only a short time ago that you all turned the TV's off and went to get a snack. When someone spoke of the Sachems one would have to rack their brain to remember what the Sachems were. There was no news on them, there were no updates.

"Now you are all back, glued to the screens. You now their names, positions, weakness, strength. They were forgotten, a past we swept under the rug. Now we are waiting for great things. This was truly a team that time forgot."

Time didn't forget you... only RPers did. I obviously didn't seeing how you got into the semis to play against me.

Time didn't forget you... only RPers did. I obviously didn't seeing how you got into the semis to play against me.

Oh, no, you misunderstand me. I was just making up a clever RP excuse for my extended absence.

Ahhhhhhh... my bad

Playoff semi final Game 1:

Largent leads series 1-0

Hockey Canada- 13
Largent- 14 (OVERTIME)

Euroslavia leads series 1-0

Euroslavia- 17
Kazakhstania- 14

Playoff semi final Game 2:

Series tied 1-1

Hockey Canada- 20
Largent- 17

Series tied 1-1

Euroslavia- 12
Kazakhstania- 19

kazakhstania Draw Level!

The Kazakhstanian team are national heroes currently, especially one Jordan Young, scorer of 9 points in their latest game. The team put on a fabulous and vital eprformance to draw leve with Euroslavia, facign the demon team for the second time in the competition!

They are fairly tired, but are draining cans of Red Bull in preperation for the next big match. The A team is being played,w ith various new tactics being developed, and the coaches are working their feet off.

The manager said:

"We have various ingenious new ploys, including a new Red Bull sponsorship,w hich gives us free caffeine! I have full confidence in the team anyway, and the next match is ours for the taking!

oooo, I can hardly take the anxiety.... its all tied up...

Yeah, this is getting tense. the scorinator said I had 200 goals but it must've been a bug in the system. Ran it through and it ended up 20-17 again. So it all works out .

Playoff semi final Game 3:

Hockey Canada leads series 2-1

Hockey Canada- 16 (OVERTIME)
Largent- 15

Kazakhstania leads series 2-1

Euroslavia- 17
Kazakhstania- 21

Playoff semi final Game 4:

Hockey Canada wins series 3-1

Hockey Canada- 22
Largent- 18

Kazakhstania wins series 3-1

Euroslavia- 12
Kazakhstania- 14

Kazakhstania WIN!!

Kazkahstania are through! The fairytale has coem true, as the team from Atryau continues to the finals. The team rejoiced, draining far more cans of Red Bull than is healthy, before rejoicing in the streets. Oh, and their fair share of beer, too.

The team has been unchanged as they go through to the final, Jordan Young leading the squad from the front!

*To victory*

Playoff Final (best of 7) Game 1:

Kazakhstania leads series 1-0

Hockey Canada- 16
Kazakhstania- 19

Playoff Final (best of 7) Game 2:

Kazakhstania leads series 2-0

Hockey Canada- 11
Kazakhstania- 15

Playoff Final (best of 7) Game 3:

Kazakhstania leads series 3-0

Hockey Canada- 15
Kazakhstania- 16 (OVERTIME)