Tier 1: BullFrogs beat Cobras to win series 2-0

Game 1 Summary:

The game between the BullFrogs and the Cobras was a tight contest with an exciting back-and-forth. The BullFrogs won with a final score of 8-7.

Scoring Breakdown:

• 1st Period:

  • BullFrogs took the lead first with Michael Curtis scoring at 18:19 (1-0).
  • The Cobras responded with goals from Nicholas Short (11:03) and Wiley Black (4:15) to take a 2-1 lead.
  • Jake Kopitkze tied it up for the BullFrogs at 2:31, but Nicholas Short's second goal at 00:09 gave the Cobras a 3-2 lead heading into the break.

• 2nd Period:

  • The Cobras extended their lead with goals from Nicholas Short (19:46), and Austin Gomez (18:29), bringing the score to 5-2.
  • The BullFrogs answered with Tony Norcia's goal at 17:40, cutting the lead to 5-3.
  • Austin Gomez scored again for the Cobras at 16:31, making it 6-3.
  • Michael Curtis and Gibson Curwen of the BullFrogs scored at 15:31 and 14:41, respectively, closing the gap to 6-5.
  • Jake Kopitkze then scored the equalizer for the BullFrogs at 8:08 (6-6).
  • Nicholas Short put the Cobras back ahead at 7:34 (7-6), but Ben Garvey’s goal at 4:01 tied it up again (7-7).
  • With only 1:24 left, Michael Curtis completed his hat trick and gave the BullFrogs a dramatic 8-7 victory.

Final Score: BullFrogs 8, Cobras 7.

Shots on Goal:

• BullFrogs: 14 in the 1st, 21 in the 2nd, 35 total.
• Cobras: 23 in the 1st, 14 in the 2nd, 37 total.

The game was a hard-fought, fast-paced contest with momentum shifting multiple times before the BullFrogs clinched the win in the final moments.

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Game 2 Summary:

In a high-energy game, the BullFrogs triumphed over the Cobras with a final score of 9-6. The BullFrogs maintained a strong offensive presence throughout, outshooting the Cobras and holding off a late push.

Scoring Breakdown:

• 1st Period:

  • Adam Samuelson gave the BullFrogs an early lead at 20:41 (1-0).
  • Michael Curtis doubled their lead at 20:00 (2-0).
  • The Cobras responded quickly, with Joe Terry scoring at 19:09 and Nicholas Short netting two goals (18:02 and 16:54), giving the Cobras a 3-2 lead.
  • The BullFrogs answered back with Michael Curtis’ second goal (13:56) and then another from Jake Kopitkze (10:00), pushing the score to 4-3 in their favor.
  • Curtis scored twice more at 6:22 and 4:58, building a 6-3 lead for the BullFrogs.
  • The Cobras weren’t done yet, though, as Short (2:25) and Wiley Black (1:18) scored to make it 6-5, but the BullFrogs held the lead after one period.

• 2nd Period:

  • Jake Kopitkze extended the BullFrogs' lead to 7-5 at 20:28.
  • Wiley Black’s second goal (10:44) brought the Cobras within one, 7-6.
  • However, Kopitkze answered again with another goal (8:31), making it 8-6.
  • Michael Curtis sealed the game with a final goal at 00:32, ensuring a 9-6 victory for the BullFrogs.

Final Score: BullFrogs 9, Cobras 6.

Shots on Goal:

• BullFrogs: 18 in the 1st, 15 in the 2nd, 33 total.
• Cobras: 14 in the 1st, 16 in the 2nd, 30 total.

The BullFrogs had an early offensive explosion in the first period and held onto their lead despite a late surge by the Cobras. Curtis and Kopitkze were key players for the BullFrogs, each contributing multiple goals in the win.