Falcons Put End to IJHL Final After 6-2 Win in Summerside
Summerside- The Sherwood Falcons regained their scoring touch over the final two games of the IJHL final, culminating in a 6-2 victory Thursday and a six game series victory against the Kensington Vipers. The Falcons will now advance to represent PEI at the Don Johnson Cup in Newfoundland April 16-19.
After spotting the Vipers a 1-0 lead after the opening period on a Cory Conway goal, the Falcons would reel off three straight goals in a two minute span midway through the second period, before a Mark Paynter goal would close the gap to 3-2 entering the third period. Robbie Chandler, Brodie MacDonald, and Craig Cameron had netted the Sherwood goals. Third period goals by MacDonald, Brent Coade, and Jason Morais would seal the victory for Sherwood. Tyler MacDonald earned the win for the Falcons, facing 32 shots, while Todd Gregory faced 50 shots in the losing effort.

Vipers Look to Force Game Seven at Credit Union Place
Kensington- The Kensington Moase Plumbing and Heating Vipers will be looking for some deja-vu this Thursday when they host the Sherwood Falcons at Credit Union Place in Summerside in game 6 of the IJHL finals . The Vipers trail the series 3 - 2 after a 5 - 2 loss on Sunday night in Sherwood . Game time Thursday night is 7:30.
The Vipers claimed the IJHL title last year in game 6 at the Credit Union Place before 1000 fans and are hoping to win again to force a game 7 in Charlottetown on Saturday night . The Vipers were forced to play game 6 in Summerside due to the ice being removed at Community Gardens In Kensington. "We would like to be at our normal home for a big game like this but there is nothing we can do about it, " states Viper GM Pat McIver. "With minor hockey and all other user groups done for the season, it just isn't feasible to stay open for one more playoff game" .
The Vipers come in facing adversity again and have been down that road before. "We lost the 1st two games of both series so far and have bounced back in games that were must wins. We feel with the rest that we will be able to bounce back and force a game seven "
Tickets have gone on sale at the Credit Union Place box office and can be picked up in advance. With there being a break in the Caps schedule and with no other playoff hockey going on, the Vipers hope to draw a great crowd to the game in what has been a terrific playoff series between two evenly matched teams thus far .

Falcons Reclaim Series Lead After 5-2 Win Sunday Evening
Sherwood- The Sherwood Falcons had lost their scoring touch since a 4-2 victory in game one against the Kensington Vipers, scoring just three goals in three games, but they struck for five goals Sunday in dropping the Vipers 5-2 and gaining a 3-2 series advantage and an opportunity to wrap things up Thursday night at Credit Union Place in Summerside.
After playing through a scoreless opening period, the teams erupted for four goals and 33 shots on net in the middle frame, and entered the third period tied 2-2. Craig Cameron would break the deadlock just 1:46 into the third period, and than would add an insurance marker at the 13:22 mark. Sam Siddall would add the exclamation point just 18 seconds later. Shawn McManaman and Cameron Webster had goals for the Vipers in the second period while Robbie Chandler and Jon Vloet replied for Sherwood. Chris Dalziel faced 25 shots for the win, while Todd Gregory faced 42 Sherwood shots.

Vipers Even Series at 2-2 Following 2-1 Victory Saturday Night
Kensington- The Sherwood Falcons and Kensington Vipers met Saturday night in yet another tight contest decided by a single goal, and it was defenceman Scott Bernard's powerplay goal at the11:50 mark of the second period that would prove to be the winner as the Vipers took the 2-1 decision and evened the series at two games apiece. The teams played through a scoreless first period. The Sherwood Falcons would then strike for the game's first goal 8:23 into the second period, as Jon Vloet would score with the man advantage. That lead didn't last for long, as affiliate Jeremy Jollimore tied the game just seven seconds later. As has been the story of the series, both netminders had solid outings, with Todd Gregory picking up the win on the strength of a 30 save performance. Tyler MacDonald was the hard luck loser, facing 43 Viper shots, including turning aside all 18 shots in the third period to give the Falcons a chance to tie the game. The teams have little time to recover from game four, as they will meet again tomorrow evening at 7:30 at Cody Banks Arena.

Gregory Bests Dalziel in Goaltending Battle as Vipers Strike Back
Sherwood- Netminders Todd Gregory of the Kensington Vipers and Sherwood's Chris Dalziel locked horns in an old fashioned goaltending duel, and it took just one goal to decide the outcome, as Nick Reilly scored the game's lone goal in a 1-0 Kensington win Thursday night. With the win, the Viper's jumped right back into the series, now trailing Sherwood 2-1 heading into Saturday evening's fourth game in Kensington. Gregory would make 23 saves in picking up the shutout while Dalziel turned aside 30 of 31 shots. Reilly scored the game's only goal 8:34 into the opening period, and the netminders took over from there, holding the league's top offensive teams at bay. Bad blood spilled over at the conclusion of the game, as the Vipers picked up 69 penalty minutes, including a fighting major, while coaches Wade Waddell of the Vipers and Jason Denomme of the Falcons were each assessed game misconducts.

Falcons Look to Take Stranglehold on IJHL Final Thursday Night
Sherwood- The Sherwood A&S Scrap Metal Falcons will look to take a 3-0 lead in the Island Junior Hockey League finals against arch-rival Kensington Vipers Thursday evening at 8:30 pm at the Cody Banks Arena in Sherwood.
   Falcons overage forward Sam Siddall, who was acquired mid-season from the Vipers in a multi-player deal, was the game two hero, scoring with 57 seconds remaining to give the Falcons a 2-1 win against his former teammates. The Falcons won game 1 of the series 4-2.
   Goaltending has been a huge story thus far, in this, the 9th consecutive playoff meeting between the Falcons and the Vipers. Chris Dalziel and Tyler MacDonald have both turned in 40 plus save performances for the Falcons while former Charlottetown Abbie and PEI Rocket Todd Gregory has made a number of spectacular saves in the Viper goal. Gregory, who is playing in his final season of junior hockey, will be looking to turn-in another strong performance in an effort to get his team back in the series.
   "We have a long history with Kensington, and we've learned many times that they have a lot of character in their room and will never quit. We know they'll come out gunning in game three. It takes four games to win a series, not two. We haven't won anything yet," said Falcons coach Colin Hansen after their game two victory.
    Game four of the series will be played Saturday night in Kensington, while the teams will return to Cody Banks Arena Sunday for a game five if needed. The winner of the series will represent PEI at the Don Johnson Cup in Newfoundland April 16-19.
 

Siddall Burns Former Teammates With Last Minute Goal
Kensington- Sam Siddall scored with just 57 seconds remaining in the third period to snap a 1-1 tie and lift the Sherwood Falcons to a 2-1 win and a 2-0 series lead against the Kensington Vipers. Kensington opened the scoring with the lone first period goal, as Morgan Cooke scored on the powerplay, with Nick Reilly and Thomas McSweeney drawing assists. Sherwood would knot the score at 1-1 on a powerplay tally of their own, as Grant MacAulay would beat Todd Gregory at the 17:11 mark of the middle frame, with Jason Morais and Chris Boswell assisting. That set the stage for Siddall's heroics. Morais and MacAulay would draw assists to finish with two point nights. Tyler MacDonald turned in his best start of the playoffs, as the rookie stopped 43 of 44 shots, while Gregory was equally impressive, making 39 saves on 41 shots. The series resumes Thursday night in Sherwood. The puck will drop at 8:30.

Falcons and Vipers to Meet Tonight in Game Two of Championship
Kensington- The Kensington Vipers will host the Sherwood Falcons tonight (Tuesday) in game two of their IJHL Championship Series. The Game will get underway at 8:00 at the Kensington Community Gardens. 

Falcons Use Three Goal First Period to Take 1-0 Lead in Final Series
Sherwood- The Sherwood Falcons scored three times in the opening period to grab a commanding 3-0 lead, and then rode the hot goaltending of Chris Dalziel in picking up a 4-2 win in the opening game of the IJHL Championship Series against archrival Kensington. Sherwood advanced after knocking off Western in a hard fought six game series, while Kensington rebounded after spotting Pownal a 2-0 series lead to take the next four games and also advance in six. 
On Sunday, Dan Roberts, Jon Vloet and Tyler Simpson netted first period goals, including a pair in the final minute of the period to spot Sherwood the 3-0 lead. Thomas McSweeney would score his first of two goals in the middle frame to narrow the deficit to 3-1 entering the third period. McSweeney's second just five minutes into the period made it a one goal game, but Chad Cameron scored on the powerplay at the 15:24 mark to put the game on ice. Chris Dalziel had a strong game for Sherwood, turning aside 42 shots, while Todd Gregory made 23 saves in the Kensington goal.

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