Flash Back to Forward Attack. MAFL Season 2 Predictions
/As we countdown to the MAFL opening weekend, we flash back to some key Season 1 trends to see how Season 2 might play out.
Read MoreAs we countdown to the MAFL opening weekend, we flash back to some key Season 1 trends to see how Season 2 might play out.
Read MoreTo defend one’s championship title requires one’s defence to be just as good if not better than in the previous year. And balanced defence was a calling card for the Marineris Comets led by Defender of the year, Stephen Liu.
Read MoreThe crisis continues to unfold on Earth after last week's devastation. The series of earthquakes have taken a global toll affecting countries that straddle the boundaries of the Ring of Fire. Japan and the West American Quadrant were the hardest hit. The exact loss of life is still unknown after the initial wave of tectonic activity began 6 days ago, but hundreds of thousands are thought to have perished.
Read MoreMAFL clubs have been upgrading equipment to meet new specifications and updates for safety, but some clubs have taken the opportunity to come back for season 2 in style.
Read MoreSeason 2 of MAFL is just weeks away as Aiger Masing confirms the weekend of Mathuna 7th for the first round of matches.
It will be the original 8 clubs returning with the majority of players as the league enforces a restrictions on roster changes.
Read MoreEarth sports hero turned businessman drives cows-on-Mars agenda.
Colonies look to introduce cows for dairy production with the first payload of genetically modified livestock en route from Earth. If this venture works out, it will have a significant impact on synthetic and human milk programs.
Read MoreBeyond 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 MoreTonight the Cosmonauts faced-off against the Wildcards. The two teams were tied in the standings with 3 wins and 2 losses each as of Taurus 22.
Read MoreWhile everyone is hyped about the emergence of ice hockey on Mars, I wanted to inform our readers of what has been going on during the off-season of the Mars Aero Football League. Of course, there has been some trading of players, and some new acquisitions, but I’m more fascinated by the emergence of local fan organizations throughout the settlements.
Read MoreThe Cosmonauts iced the game in the first minute and a half of the third period with their third goal of the game. Katy Fedin delivered a back handed pass from behind the net to Stephen Meyer who slapped a shot past Hansen with the crowd responding with a thunderous ovation.
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 MoreIn front of a raucous home crowd, the Wildcards escaped with a last minute 1 - 0 over Khimik at Wendland rink. And with the win, the Wildcards move to 2 and 2 for the season while Khimik moves to the bottom of the second exhibition round with a 1 – 3 record.
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.
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