In a battle of titans, the PieRats claimed the crown with a 3-1 series victory over the formidable Zamboni Zombies, clinching the MSHL S9 Championship in a dramatic Game 4 comeback win.
What began as a match dominated by the Zombies shifted dramatically in the third period, as the PieRats turned up the heat and sealed the deal in front of a packed server.
1st Period:
The opening minutes saw heavy exchanges, as both sides fought fiercely for puck possession. The Zombies were clearly the aggressors, outshooting the PieRats with relentless pressure. Their efforts paid off at 5:24, when Creature fired a precise shot past Linix on the north post, assisted by Pooter89! and Scuzzy Sureshot.
Zamboni Zombies were on the scoreboard: 1-0.
2nd Period:
PieRats struggled to break through, managing only two shots to the Zombies’ seven shots. However, goalie Linix stood tall, fending off attack after attack. The period ended with the score unchanged, but cracks began to show in the Zombies’ defense.
3rd Period:
The tide turned. The PieRats awakened like a sleeping giant. Randle, who had been quiet in the 1st half of the game, suddenly became a force of nature as he connected with his fellow warbird teammate Chaotic-. He darted past defenders and tied the game for his team.
At 5:29 remaining, Ra, the rising star of the PieRats, slipped a slick shot past Jack from an impossible angle on the top post, assisted by Oli and Randle.
With the Zombies desperate and pressing high in order to get the game to a tie, Randle struck again, assisted by Cig Smoke and Oli, putting the nail in the coffin.
⭐ Game Stars
🥇 1st Star: Randle — 2 Goals, 1 Assist
🥈 2nd Star: Oli — 2 Assists
🥉 3rd Star: Linix — 12 Saves, 1 GA
🥄 Wooden Spoon: Malstryx — Needs no further comment. 😅
🦓 Referee: puker
🧑⚖️ Goal Judges: Antsy-HZ, DarkAlpha, big eater, Navee, GLYDE
🎉 Final Thoughts
With this 3-1 series win, the PieRats hoist the Live-Wire Cup and claim their rightful place as MSHL S9 Champions! Their mixture of veteran savvy, explosive offense, and lockdown goaltending made them a team that simply refused to be denied the league championship.
Congratulations, PieRats — long may you sail! ⚓🏒
