Keg Title Set: It's Ice Holes and Fugaweez

Last season, there were Keg champions in two divisions. It was Fugaweez and Ice Holes. This season, there will be just one champ: Fugaweez or Ice Holes.

Fugaweez leapfrogged two teams on the last week of regular play to secure a spot in the title game. These teams battled to a 1-1 tie on Feb. 4. (See Week 3 highlights below)

Fugaweez got to the title with a 1-0 victory over Snipers Saturday night. That was coupled with a last-minute, 5-4 win by Phantoms over the fading Patriots. Both Phantoms and Fugaweez have 10 points, but Fugaweez advance by virtue of 3-1 head-to-head victory in Week 2.

Saturday's results

Phantoms 5, Patriots 4: Scott Alcon gets the winning goal on a Bobby Sirkis assist with 57 seconds left. It's his second goal of the game. The Pats' John Newell had just tied the game 4-4 with his second goal. It's a heartbreaker for Patriots, who finished the season on a three-game slide after sitting in first all year. Phantoms get 17 shots to Patriots' 12. Other scoring for Phantoms: Sirkis ( 2 goals, 1 assist), Corey Howard (1 goal), Jason Neal (2 assists), Robert Sirkis (1 assist). Patriots get goals from Steve Benefield (1) and Jeff Vaughn (1) and assists from Rahul Sharma and Les York. Photo above: Pats' Benefield skates away after Phantoms take 2-0 lead in the first period.

Blue Devils 2, Brewzers 0: Greg Sargent scores two, including an empty-netter late. Eric Hogentogler gets an assist. Goalie Jesse Gonzales makes the lead stand, shutting down Brewzers on 20 shots, including a critical flurry when Devils' Ray Workman was called for obstruction and gave the Brewzers a 5-on-3 advantage in the third. Took me 10 min to figure out how to work you in here, Ray ... ;)

Fugaweez 1, Snipers 0: No details on this one yet, but we saw a bit of the game. Looked like Snipers hung tough with the exception of a rebound goal by Fugaweez's No. 3, "Pops." Way to go, Pops. Love that nickname.

Spyders 2, Stickmen 1: Andy Patti and Alex Atkins score unassisted goals for the Spyders. Ken Halford scores for Stickmen on assists by the Listmans, Glenn and Brian.

REDRUM 2, Ice Holes 2 (tie): Jeff Vaughn's goal with 8:56 left forces an astounding fifth tie of the season for REDRUM, which also got a goal from Lance Kelly (assist: Kurt Moore). Ice Holes get goals from Greg Hunt (assist: Peter Nieft and Greg Durante) and Michael Crook (assist: Joe Picardo.) Ice Holes defense has another strong game, allowing just eight shots. Ice Holes take 24 shots.

UPDATED: Scoring leaders after Week 8

Roster closed for March 24 game

The roster is full for the March 24 Euless vs. Grapevine I-League game. Those who are playing can expect a team email in the next few days.

Details
When: Friday, March 24, at 9:15 p.m.
Where: Polar Ice at Grapevine Mills Mall.
How much: $15 at the door.

Scoring leaders: After Week 7

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News just in: Keg Round moves up a week

Knute has issued the remaining season schedule, and there have been a few changes. Most prominently, the season has been shortened by a week -- to the usual 12 weeks instead of 13. So, no, you're not being ripped off. The sessions are always 12 weeks.

The Keg Round is now March 18 instead of March 25.

Here's a look:

Schedule for the Keg Round, March 18
Game for Third Place (3-4), 8 p.m., Green Rink
Game for the Stanley Keg (1-2), 9 p.m., Gold Rink
Game for Fifth Place (5-6), 9:15 p.m., Green Rink
Game for Seventh Place (7-8), 10:15 p.m., Gold Rink
Game for Ninth Place (9-10), 10:30 p.m., Green Rink

Week 7 results

Brewzers 4, Stickmen 0: Jamil Jabril scores twice in the second period for Brewzers, who dominate this game thoroughly. Andrew Thomas and Matt Walker add goals, with assists to Lee Bailey and Ken Thomas. Stickmen manage just 9 shots. If standings hold, these two teams could meet in the keg round.

Phantoms 5, Blue Devils 1: Five different Phantoms score in an easy victory: James Highfill, Bobby Sirkis, Scott Alcon, Jason Neal, Cory Howard. Assists go to Howard, Neal, Mike Skupien and a fourth player whose name is illegible. The low-scoring Blue Devils get an unassisted third-period goal from defenseman Ray Workman. We’re not in the prediction business, but … hey Patriots, watch out for those Phantoms. Lots of offensive talent. If not for Week 2 loss to Fugaweez, Phantoms could challenge for the title.

Fugaweez 1, Patriots 0: Derek Tillemans scores at 7:26 of the second period to give Fugaweez the victory. Carl Moser gets the assist. Patriots, now on a two-game skid, get just 11 shots. They’d better get it together quickly: Phantoms come calling Saturday night, with second place on the line. Fugaweez, meanwhile, could capitalize big on a Phantoms win. If they can beat the last-place Snipers, Fugaweez would have 10 points and a second-place tie. But a Week 2 victory over Phantoms would give them the head-to-head advantage ... if we have the rules figured correctly.

Spyders 1, REDRUM 1 (tie): Heather Gray scores with 26 seconds left for the Spyders to force the tie. Chris Kirton scores for Redrum on a Guy Riggs assist. Only 25 shots between both teams. Spyders win 13-12. ... It’s Redrum’s fourth tie of the season. Hey Knute, what about shootouts next season? ... If standings hold, these guys appear headed for a keg-round rematch.

Ice Holes 2, Snipers 1: Ice Holes stay on track for the keg with goals by Phillip Hussey and No. 5 (who’s name isn’t listed on the sheet). Assists to Nicholle Palomar, Peter Neift and Lee Jennings. Snipers get a Scott Hughes goal. Assists by Brett Fitch and Roger Bishop.