05/06/2015
Monday saw the DOOM take on two old foes in what would be a day about vengeance, the Dianella Demons, and the Bicton Banter Lords.
First up were the Demons, the first team DOOM ever played against, and also their first ever loss. With coach Kai back in the team, DOOM were looking for payback, and right from the get go started putting goals in the back of the net, both Sam and Bodie working well together to give the team a healthy lead into the first break.
The second period saw Matty shrugging off his hamstring injury, attach a GoPro to himself and then set out to make some speccy highlights, getting 2 quick goals to set the tone for the rest of the game. A few hiccups couldn't derail the DOOM-train though, even Sam managed to find some glory in what has been a quiet season for him, racking up 6 goals in the game, but was still overshadowed by Bodie's 8 goal 5 assist haul, claiming the first "OCTAGOALS" for the season.
In the end DOOM prevailed over the Demons, 19 to 4, and finally found the retribution for last seasons game.
After a celebratory winner's dinner, DOOM travelled to the far west to take on the Banter Lords at Gibbon in a chilly evening of more hockey. DOOM were still hungry for more payback as the Banter Lords were the team to knock DOOM out at the quarter finals during the playoffs.
After the first few minutes of play, it was apparent this game was only going to be decided by a goal or two. Banter Lords managed to get 2 in quick succession, but DOOM replied with 2 of their own. Banter Lords would get another but DOOM replied straight away. This continued for the whole game in a gritty grind-fest, both teams trying to make every shot, every pass, every save count.
Tied up and with 3 minutes left in the game Banter Lords snuck in a goal, but DOOM were quick to respond with more pressure, trying valiantly to get in that equalizer, but with 30 seconds left the Banter Lords got a lucky turnover and the out of position DOOM weren't able to prevent the last goal of the game that sealed their fate. Going down to 11 to 9.
Despite the loss, spirits were still high, both teams pushed each other to the brink and even though Banter Lords came out on top again, it was one hell of a match and we can't wait until the next time we face off.
Tune in next time as we play our last game of the regular season against the Mindarie Molotovs at John Forrest on Saturday!