Beyond the drama prior to the championship series, ISMO has been tight lipped regarding next steps, only announcing the training program and exhibition to be a 'success'. With all of the test players now released from their temporary contracts, it is unclear what, if anything, will come of the skills they have developed over the last several months. And without any follow-up plans for the 75 test players, what does ISMO have to build on?
Read MoreVicky Li once again scored the deciding goal to wrap up the final game of ISMO’s exhibition hockey with a definitive win for the Moles!
Read MoreIn another edge-of-your-seat game, the Wildcards and Moles proved they were worthy adversaries. Playing to a full house with over 1,200 spectators, it was do or die for the Wildcards as the Moles were hunting for the series sweep after yesterday’s shutout victory in overtime.
Read MoreIt’s been hours since Vicky Li of the Moles smashed the puck into the right-corner of the net to win the game 1-0 for the Moles. But Europa is still abuzz with triumphant Moles’ fans and dejected supporters of the Wildcards.
Read MoreISMO officials have released a statement early today recanting their original decision not to run a finale game to tie-up this round of exhibition hockey.
Read MoreEarlier this week, team captains, Janice Campbell and Samuel Marquez, failed in their attempt to petition ISMO for a special winner-takes-all match between their respective teams, the Moles and Wildcards.
Read MoreThe Moles disposed of Khimik 3 – 0 led by Kara Okeke’s 2 assists and a goal and another Sam Bailey shutout.
For Bailey, it was another brilliant day, as he made 14 saves to record his third shutout in six exhibition games in the second round.
Read MoreThe last time the Wildcards and Moles met at Wendland, the Wildcards 2-1 were defeated by a hair with an overtime goal. Today they returned the favour, besting the Moles in overtime as they battled in Marineris.
Read MoreMiller was conspicuously absent from the team benches today despite being cleared to play. While inconclusive, rumours have emerged that the 34-year-old Korolevian has returned to his home-settlement with little warning or explanation.
Read MorePlaying in front of their home crowd at Marineris, the Moles provided a balanced attack that blanked Khimik 2 – 0 and moved the Moles to the top of the standings alongside the Cosmonauts.
Read MoreThe best two teams in Round 1 faced-off today.
The Moles with 5 wins mostly thanks to the powerhouse that was Fredrick Mattila (with 9 goals), and the strong team chemistry led by the San Olympus female trifecta: Janice Campbell, Kara Okeke, and Vicky Li.
Today’s game pitted the Cosmonauts against the Moles, who were playing a game at their new home rink in Marineris. The final score was Cosmonauts 2 and Moles 1.
Read MoreNoviymir fans were treated to a rare battle between the two Noviymir-based teams, with the Moles’ Fredrick Mattila delivering the difference as the Moles won 1 – 0 over the Cosmonauts.
Mattila picked up the goal when he deflected Kara Okeke’s point shot past Cosmonauts’ goalie Marius Hansen at 13:47 of the 3rd period.
Read MoreWith the win, the Moles moved into sole possession of 1st place with a 4-1 record while The Phantoms dropped to 1-4. With yesterday's ISMO announcement of a 2nd stage exhibition featuring the top 4 teams, the Phantoms now face elimination while the Moles have earned their spot in the play-off-like exhibition round.
Read MoreIt’s been a tough exhibition for the Sands so far as they’ve been shut out of almost every game they’ve played so far. They were not able to break the losing streak today. In fact, they were utterly crushed by the Moles 4 to 0.
Read MoreAfter 2 convincing victories over the Sands in week 1 of the exhibition games, the Wildcards came into Mareotis the undefeated favourites in their matchup with the 1 and 1 Moles. However, the Wildcard’s dominance last week became a distant memory as the Moles upset the Wildcards 4–2 with a balance of relentless offence and sound defence.
Read MoreThe first weekend of ISMO Hockey demonstrates how immature the sport really is. With a blend of highlights, lowlights and everything in between, ice hockey is likely to entertain, but not necessarily for the reasons ISMO had hoped for.
Read MoreThe hockey teams of ISMO started a promotional tour this week. With media events planned in every major colony, this is the first intimate exposure of winter-style sports on Mars.
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