In a rematch of familiar foes, the EDS Trashers and Grinders will once again meet in the final of the Comox Valley Sports & Social Club’s Floor Hockey League.
The Trashers came out victorious in the fall league finale, tying the game in the last minute before emerging victorious in the shootout. But the Grinders took their regular season meeting by a 12-5 count and enter Tuesday’s championship final at the Comox Recreation Centre with an unblemished record.
The Grinders (8-0) dispatched league newcomers Blades of Steel (4-4) in their semifinal game by a 13-5 score to punch their ticket to the final, while the Trashers (7-1) won 14-9 over the Puck-Offs (4-4) to get there. The Blades of Steel and Puck-Offs will now face off for third place.
Meanwhile, the Jets (2-6-1) made things interesting in the more recreational side of the playoff bracket, pushing the fifth-place 4th Liners (4-3-1) to a shootout before eventually losing in the sixth round by a final of 7-6. They then had a play-in with Champagne Showers (1-7) to stay in the playoffs, in which they climbed back from a three-goal deficit with minutes remaining to win 10-9. The Crotch Kickers (3-5) won the other playoff semifinal by a 9-6 count over Shut Your 5-Hole (2-6).
Registration is currently open for the CVSSC’s Spring Sports Leagues, which include beach volleyball, flag football, soccer, ultimate Frisbee, slo-pitch and kickball. Individuals, small groups, and entire teams can register online at www.comoxvalleysports.ca.
For more information, visit the website or contact Scott at 250-898-7286 or scott@comoxvalleysports.ca.
– Comox Valley Sports & Social Club
